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Event:
SMASH: Mettovaara vs Cabal
Date: May 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Saitoh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nagasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Hiroshima Nagasaki has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Saitoh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nagasaki doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagasaki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saitoh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A shot to the liver by Saitoh. Beautiful body shot.
Hiroshima Nagasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh has his takedown stuffed
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saitoh with a body shot.
Masa Saitoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Saitoh drops Nagasaki with a left right combo! Saitoh follows him down to the ground into side control.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki defending against the ground and pound.
Nagasaki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Saitoh.
Saitoh working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Saitoh trying to control the action but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki prevents Saitoh from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Saitoh misses with the ground and pound.
Nagasaki prevents Saitoh from improving position.
Saitoh trying to control the position but Nagasaki is working away. #T3#
Saitoh is staying tight to Nagasaki's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Saitoh tries to advance to mount but can't.
Saitoh in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nagasaki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nagasaki is looking to reverse the position.
Saitoh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagasaki keeps working. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saitoh controlling from side mount.
Saitoh lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh moves into full mount!
Saitoh throws some wild stikes that Nagasaki manages to avoid easily.
Saitoh wants to control the pace but Nagasaki is squirming around nicely.
Saitoh throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nagasaki because Saitoh loaded up on that one.
Saitoh content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saitoh.
Nagasaki misses with a right hand #TD#
and Saitoh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saitoh.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saitoh with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh throws a strike but Nagasaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Saitoh is controlling Nagasaki's posture.
Saitoh keeping full guard, as Nagasaki tries to pass.
Nagasaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nagasaki 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.
Saitoh pulls Nagasaki in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saitoh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saitoh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nagasaki's guard. #REVR#
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Saitoh trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nagasaki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Saitoh 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.#T3#
Saitoh has a closed guard, preventing Nagasaki from standing up.
Saitoh is controlling Nagasaki's posture.
Saitoh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nagasaki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Saitoh wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is keeping the position.
Saitoh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saitoh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saitoh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saitoh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki has momentary wrist control but Saitoh slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh postures up in Nagasaki's guard and throws a big left but Nagasaki blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Saitoh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Masa Saitoh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nagasaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saitoh lands a really nice looking cross but Nagasaki seems unphased.
Masa Saitoh is winning the standup battle so far.
Saitoh sizes up Nagasaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saitoh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh thuds a left hand into Nagasaki's body.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Saitoh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nagasaki to the ground. Saitoh is now in Nagasaki's guard.
Nagasaki is looking to stand back up but Saitoh counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nagasaki. #T1##REVB#
Still in half guard, Saitoh seems content to control.
Nagasaki is trying to stand up here but Saitoh is controlling him well.
Saitoh slows the pace down in half guard.
Hiroshima Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saitoh uses his free foot to push down on Nagasaki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nagasaki.
Saitoh controlling from mount. #T3#
Saitoh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nagasaki for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nagasaki is trying desperately to improve position.
Saitoh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saitoh'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Saitoh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saitoh 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Saitoh!
Our winner, Masa Saitoh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C410: Duran vs Hidaka
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Krylov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Saitoh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Krylov keeps Saitoh at a distance using the push kick.
Krylov misses with a hook to the body
and Saitoh counters with a right hand to the body.
Krylov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Saitoh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Krylov wants to sweep here but Saitoh controlling him for the moment.
Saitoh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saitoh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saitoh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saitoh 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saitoh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saitoh pushes down on Krylov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krylov has hold of Saitoh's hands but Saitoh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saitoh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Nice strikes from Saitoh there.
Saitoh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krylov won't allow Saitoh to pass to mount.
Saitoh is looking to take a break and control but Krylov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saitoh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Krylov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saitoh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saitoh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saitoh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krylov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Saitoh. #T2#
Saitoh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saitoh is keen to just control but Krylov is a slippery customer.
Saitoh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Saitoh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Saitoh working over Krylov with some ground and pound. Krylov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saitoh throws a strike but Krylov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Krylov trying to control the position.
Saitoh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krylov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krylov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saitoh. #T3#
Saitoh postures up in Krylov's guard and throws a big left but Krylov blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krylov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saitoh advances position into side control!
Saitoh scores with a couple of short elbows.
Krylov taking a bit of punishment here - Saitoh scoring with strikes. #CUT#It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Krylov parries the strikes from Saitoh easily there. Saitoh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Krylov to escape.
Krylov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Saitoh connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Saitoh controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Saitoh connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#CUT#That has opened up Boris Krylov's cut even more.#T4#
Saitoh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#CUT#Boris Krylov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boris Krylov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Masa Saitoh!
An out of breath Masa Saitoh 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:
C405: Duran vs Gunnarsson
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Saitoh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saitoh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saitoh swings wildly with an uppercut but Vitalik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saitoh struggles to land a body shot inside as Vitalik controls his hands.
Saitoh is working Vitalik over against the cage.
Vitalik tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Vitalik back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Saitoh.
We've been hearing reports that Saitoh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saitoh presses Vitalik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vitalik looks winded!
Saitoh lands a nice shot to the body.
Saitoh lands with a right to the head.
Saitoh scores with a shot to the side of Vitalik's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vitalik has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Saitoh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vitalik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Saitoh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vitalik prevents a body shot from Saitoh.
A short body shot lands from Saitoh as the two fighters clinch.
Saitoh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Saitoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vitalik's elbow.
Saitoh gets through Vitalik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vitalik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Vitalik avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
Saitoh misses with a body punch.
Vitalik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saitoh misses with some punches.
Saitoh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vitalik blocks a body shot from Saitoh.
Saitoh struggles to land a body shot inside as Vitalik controls his hands.
Vitalik is working Saitoh over against the cage.#BC2#
Vitalik breaks the clinch.
Saitoh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saitoh looks to land a right hand but Vitalik moved out of range.
Vitalik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Saitoh throws a big shot that misses.
Vitalik ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Vitalik throws out a powerful jab.
Sloppy strikes from Vitalik. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Saitoh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saitoh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Saitoh there.
Saitoh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vitalik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saitoh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vitalik somewhat.#T3#
Saitoh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vitalik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saitoh misses with a hook. Vitalik ducked under it nicely.
Vitalik slips under a jab.
Vitalik feints the counter takedown.
Vitalik walks into a straight right hand from Saitoh.
Vitalik walks into a left hand.
Vitalik throws a nice looking combination but Saitoh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Saitoh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vitalik scores with a jab to the body.
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saitoh misses with a straight right.
Saitoh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vitalik lands a jab to Saitoh's midsection.#T4#
Vitalik misses with a few strikes there.
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vitalik.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vitalik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saitoh.
Saitoh looks to throw the jab but Vitalik is out of range.
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vitalik.
Vitalik feints the counter takedown.
Vitalik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saitoh.
Saitoh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saitoh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vitalik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Vitalik tries to counter it with a takedown but Saitoh pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vitalik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saitoh.
#TD2#
Vitalik gets a takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
That's time! Saitoh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Saitoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vitalik was well out of range. Poor timing from Saitoh.
Vitalik misses the jab.
Saitoh throws a shot from downtown. Vitalik moves away and avoids it.
Vitalik lunges at Saitoh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saitoh's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Vitalik avoids the body shot from Saitoh.
Vitalik with the counter takedown but Saitoh avoids it easily.
Vitalik throws a body shot but no joy.
Vitalik misses the shot to the body.
Vitalik is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saitoh rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik misses with a hook
and Vitalik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vitalik defending well as Saitoh loads up on a big left hand.
Saitoh throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Saitoh does it's job there.#T1#
Saitoh lands a slapping body shot.
Saitoh tries to clinch but Vitalik is having none of it.
Vitalik looks for a takedown but Saitoh sprawls well.
Saitoh avoids the body shot from Vitalik.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Saitoh scores with a shot to the body.
Vitalik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masa Saitoh is winning the standup battle so far.
Vitalik throws a right hand that Saitoh ducks under and follows up with a left that Saitoh also avoids with ease.
Vitalik shoots in for a double leg but Saitoh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Vitalik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saitoh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Saitoh gets a clinch.
Vitalik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saitoh.
Saitoh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Saitoh working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Saitoh.
Vitalik is breathing heavily.
Saitoh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Saitoh.
Vitalik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saitoh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vitalik takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Vitalik is rocked!
Saitoh misses with the head strike.
Vitalik takes a shot to the head.
Vitalik is still on wobbly legs! Can Saitoh finish him?
Masa Saitoh has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Saitoh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saitoh misses with a short punch on the inside. #KD#
Saitoh drops Vitalik onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vitalik is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Saitoh has Vitalik pressed against the cage, preventing Vitalik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saitoh lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Saitoh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saitoh closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Vitalik out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Saitoh!
Our winner, Masa Saitoh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C399: Dewitt vs Shida II
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Jab from Okoro.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Okoro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Saitoh circles away from the clinch attempt
and Saitoh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Saitoh drives through with a takedown into guard.
Okoro wriggles free and stands up.
Okoro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okoro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saitoh misses with a lunging right hand
and Okoro counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.#CL2#
Saitoh closes the distance and clinches.
Saitoh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Saitoh is trying to push Okoro away but Okoro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okoro.
Saitoh lands an uppercut.
Saitoh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saitoh avoiding damage as Okoro throws knees to the body.
Saitoh tries to work over Okoro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saitoh tries a body shot but Okoro blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Saitoh.
Saitoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okoro's elbow.
Okoro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okoro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okoro pushes Saitoh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okoro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saitoh misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Saitoh.
Saitoh takes a shot to the head.
Saitoh tries to work over Okoro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saitoh tries a body shot but Okoro blocks it.
Okoro looking to throw knees to the head but Saitoh is blocking nicely.
Okoro misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Okoro scores with a shot to the side of Saitoh's head.
Saitoh goes for a takedown attempt but Okoro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kobe Okoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Saitoh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okoro cracks Saitoh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Okoro connects with a crisp jab.
Okoro looks to land a left hand but Saitoh moved out of range nicely.
Saitoh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okoro.
Saitoh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okoro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saitoh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Okoro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Saitoh pushes Okoro up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Saitoh misses with a body punch.
Okoro working aggressively here.
Okoro blocking some punches.
Saitoh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okoros head.
Okoro lands with a right to the head.
Okoro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Saitoh.
Saitoh tries a body shot but Okoro blocks it.
Okoro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Okoro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okoro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saitoh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Okoro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Okoro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saitoh. That did some damage!#T4#
Saitoh misses with a looping right.
Okoro misses with a hook. Saitoh ducked under it nicely.
Okoro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okoro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoro takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#It looks like Kobe Okoro has been cut.
Saitoh throws a looping overhand right but Okoro ducks down to avoid it.
Okoro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Okoro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saitoh moves away.
Okoro connects with an inside leg kick.
Masa Saitoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okoro misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Saitoh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saitoh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Okoro dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Saitoh closes the distance and clinches up with Okoro, looking for a takedown. Saitoh pushes Okoro against the cage but Okoro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Saitoh misses.
Saitoh needs to keep his hands up - Okoro had a free shot at his head there.
Okoro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Saitoh goes for a double leg but Okoro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Okoro continues to drive forward.
Okoro thinks about countering with a body kick.
Saitoh scores with a nice strike.
Okoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saitoh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro throws a body punch but Saitoh moves out of range.
A nice side step and Saitoh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saitoh just misses with a punch to the body.
Okoro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Okoro scores with a jab to the head.
#T1##TD2#
Saitoh gets a double leg takedown into Okoro's guard.
Saitoh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Okoro has Saitoh pulled in close to control his posture.
Saitoh chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoro is adopting a defensive guard.
Saitoh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saitoh lands a couple of elbows.
Saitoh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okoro seems keen to control Saitoh's posture.
Okoro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kobe Okoro is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Okoro. No joy for Saitoh on that attempt.
Kobe Okoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Saitoh.
Okoro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saitoh shoots and misses
and Okoro counters with a left to the body.
Saitoh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saitoh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okoro to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Masa Saitoh's cut even more.
Okoro misses with a body kick.
Okoro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saitoh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saitoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut
and Okoro counters with a nice body kick.
#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Okoro. No joy for Saitoh on that attempt.
Saitoh is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okoro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kobe Okoro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh throws a jab when Okoro was well out of range.
Okoro lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick from Okoro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okoro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saitoh swings widly with a right hand
and Okoro counters with a straight right hand.
Okoro throws the left hand but Saitoh avoids the punch easily.
Okoro tries to clinch but Saitoh is having none of it. #T4#
Saitoh cracks Okoro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Okoro misses with a low kick as Saitoh jumps back.
A countering left hand to the body from Saitoh misses.
Okoro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saitoh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okoro.
Saitoh misses with a hook
and Okoro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saitoh's knee momentarily.
Okoro misses with a looping right.
Saitoh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Okoro scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#The cut above Masa Saitoh's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Saitoh misses.
Saitoh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Okoro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saitoh thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Okoro dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Okoro misses with a double jab.
Saitoh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Okoro with a body shot.
Masa Saitoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okoro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okoro throws a jab when Saitoh was well out of range.
Saitoh loads up on a big right hand but Okoro slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Okoro misses its target.
Okoro throws a jab but it's blocked by Saitoh.
Saitoh slips a jab from Okoro.
Okoro moves away from the strike by Saitoh.
Okoro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Okoro misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saitoh doesn't manage to clinch there - Okoro circles away.
#TD2#
Saitoh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Okoro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Saitoh is in Okoro's guard.#T1#
Okoro managing to control the position.
Saitoh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Okoro keeps moving.
Okoro trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saitoh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Okoro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #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.
Okoro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Okoro keeps Saitoh at a distance using the push kick.
Saitoh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Okoro!
Okoro slaps away a takedown attempt from Saitoh, before circling back to the center of the mat.#KD#
Okoro sends Saitoh crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Okoro is motioning to the referee to let Saitoh up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Saitoh is rocked!
and Okoro counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Saitoh! He's just covering up as Okoro starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobe Okoro!
A very excited looking Kobe Okoro 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:
C393: Duran vs Okoro
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Entreri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saitoh moves away.
Entreri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saitoh scores with a nice right hand.
Saitoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Entreri 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.
Saitoh ducks under a wild hook from Entreri.
Saitoh throws out a counter right but Entreri avoids it with no problem.
Entreri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saitoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Entreri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Entreri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Entreri misses the target.
Entreri has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlaw MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Saitoh blocks a jab.
Entreri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saitoh.
Entreri misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saitoh! But no joy.
Entreri throws an overhand right that lands on Saitoh's shoulder, as Saitoh tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Saitoh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saitoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Saitoh has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Entreri swings widly with a right hand
enabling Saitoh to counter with a crisp jab.
Entreri misses with a low kick.
Entreri misses with a looping right.#T1#
Entreri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saitoh throws a looping overhand right but Entreri ducks down to avoid it.
Saitoh looks to throw the jab but Entreri is out of range.
Entreri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Entreri cracks Saitoh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Entreri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saitoh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Entreri just misses with a punch to the body.
Entreri with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Saitoh.
A lazy left from Saitoh finds it's target.
Saitoh throws a shot to the body.
Saitoh lands with an uppercut that bounces Entreri off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Entreri throws a lazy right hand but Saitoh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saitoh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Entreri defends it well.
Entreri lands a jab to Saitoh's midsection.
Entreri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saitoh manages to avoid it.
Saitoh defending well as Entreri loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Entreri jabs Saitoh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Entreri throws a looping overhand right but Saitoh ducks down to avoid it.
Entreri digs a good body shot into Saitoh's ribs.
Entreri throws a shot to the body.
Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Entreri.
Saitoh throws a jab when Entreri was well out of range.
Saitoh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Entreri avoids it really well and circles away.
Entreri cracks Saitoh with an open hand slap.
Entreri throws a lazy right hand but Saitoh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Entreri misses the target.
Entreri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saitoh moves away.
Saitoh lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Entreri throws a lazy right hand but Saitoh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saitoh throws out a counter right but Entreri avoids it with no problem.
Entreri throws out a loose jab but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Saitoh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Saitoh misses.
Entreri throws a hook to the side of Saitoh's head but Saitoh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Entreri just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Saitoh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Entreri catches Saitoh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saitoh has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Entreri misses its intended target.
Saitoh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Entreri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Entreri throws a shot from downtown. Saitoh moves away and avoids it.
Entreri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saitoh checks a low kick from Entreri.
Saitoh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A quick step to the side and Entreri tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Artemis Entreri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Saitoh.
Saitoh takes one to the chin there.
Entreri lands a head shot.
Entreri throws a hook to the side of Saitoh's head but Saitoh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Saitoh throws a body punch but Entreri moves out of range.
Entreri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saitoh.
Saitoh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Entreri throws out the jab.
Saitoh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Entreri lands a glancing blow to the side of Saitoh's head.
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!
Entreri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Entreri swings widly with a right hand
and Saitoh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Entreri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.
Saitoh misses with a looping left.
Entreri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saitoh throws a hook but Entreri blocks it.
Entreri throws a leg kick but Saitoh checks it.
Entreri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Entreri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Entreri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Entreri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artemis Entreri dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Saitoh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saitoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Entreri.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entreri. Saitoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Entreri ducks right into an uppercut from Saitoh.
Entreri throws a leg kick but Saitoh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saitoh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Saitoh might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Entreri has got the better of the exchanges.
Entreri throws a leg kick
and Entreri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Entreri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saitoh can do to turn this around?
Saitoh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Entreri throws a looping overhand right but Saitoh ducks down to avoid it.
Saitoh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Entreri throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Saitoh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Saitoh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saitoh throws a big elbow that misses.
Entreri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Entreri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saitoh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Saitoh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Entreri's head.
Saitoh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saitoh looking to sit in guard and control but Entreri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Saitoh is working an open guard so Entreri takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Saitoh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Entreri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saitoh with the counter takedown but Entreri avoids it easily.
Entreri cracks a nice hook into Saitoh's ribs.
Entreri swings widly with a right hand
and Saitoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Entreri takes a swing at Saitoh's ribcage but misses.
Saitoh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Entreri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saitoh moves out of range as Entreri strikes.#T2#
Entreri lands with a shot to the body.
Entreri lands a body shot.
Saitoh avoids the body shot from Entreri.
Entreri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saitoh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saitoh misses with a body shot.
Entreri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saitoh has time to react.
Entreri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Artemis Entreri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Entreri cracks a nice hook into Saitoh's ribs.
Saitoh lands a head shot.
Entreri throws a front kick aimed at Saitoh's knee but Saitoh avoids it well.
Entreri loads up on a big right hand but Saitoh slips the punch.
Saitoh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Entreri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Entreri throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Entreri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Saitoh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Entreri just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entreri. Saitoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Entreri lands.
Saitoh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Entreri misses with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Entreri finds it's target.
Entreri looks to land a left hand but Saitoh moved out of range nicely.
Saitoh drops his hands momentarily and Entreri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Entreri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Entreri throws a big shot that misses.
Entreri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A leg kick checked by Saitoh.
Saitoh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Entreri tries to avoid it but Saitoh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Entreri to the ground. Entreri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Artemis Entreri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Saitoh.#T4#
Entreri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saitoh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Saitoh misses.
Entreri takes a swing at Saitoh's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Saitoh misses.
Saitoh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Entreri lands with a nice body punch.
Entreri lands with a nice body punch.
Entreri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by Entreri.
Entreri scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Saitoh drives through with a takedown into Entreri's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Entreri scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Saitoh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saitoh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Entreri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Entreri throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artemis Entreri dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Entreri loads up on a big right hand but Saitoh slips the punch.
Masa Saitoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artemis Entreri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Entreri connects with a right hand. Saitoh shakes it off.
Entreri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saitoh.
It seemed like Saitoh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Entreri with a hook.
Saitoh misses with a hook. Entreri ducked under it nicely.
Saitoh darts in looking for a takedown but Entreri gets double underhooks and turns Saitoh into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Saitoh misses the target.
Entreri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Entreri moves away.
Entreri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saitoh. Saitoh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Entreri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saitoh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entreri lands with a nice body punch.
Entreri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Entreri wants it to stay on the feet.
Saitoh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saitoh moves out of range as Entreri strikes.#T1#
Saitoh looks for a takedown but Entreri sprawls well.
Artemis Entreri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Saitoh.
Entreri misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Saitoh drives through with a takedown into guard.
Entreri wants to get back to his feet but Saitoh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saitoh trying to control but Entreri is working from the bottom.
Saitoh pushing down on Entreri's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saitoh is keen to just control but Entreri is a slippery customer.#T2##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Entreri with a jab.
A big right from Entreri misses.
Saitoh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Entreri lands a jab to the nose.
Entreri throws a big shot that misses.
Saitoh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Entreri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saitoh scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Saitoh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Entreri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Entreri misses the shot to the body.
Entreri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saitoh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Entreri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Entreri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Entreri looks to land a right hand but Saitoh moved out of range.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Entreri but Entreri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Entreri throws out a loose jab but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entreri misses with a looping left.
Entreri lands a leg kick that knocks Saitoh off balance momentarily.
Entreri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saitoh. Saitoh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saitoh looks for a takedown but Entreri sprawls well.#T4#
Nice jab there from Entreri.
Saitoh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Entreri misses with a hook. Saitoh ducked under it nicely.
Entreri lands with a nice body punch.
Entreri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Entreri connects with a body shot that sends Saitoh's belly button to the back.
Entreri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saitoh blocks a jab.
Entreri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saitoh has time to react.
Saitoh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saitoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Entreri was well out of range. Poor timing from Saitoh.
Entreri digs a good hook to Saitoh's body.
Entreri scores with a jab. Saitoh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artemis Entreri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Entreri, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artemis Entreri!
In his post fight interview, Artemis Entreri started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
C389: Duran vs Entreri
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Saitoh throws a jab when Hogg was well out of range.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hogg ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Saitoh misses with a straight left.
Saitoh missing with a left hand there. Hogg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hogg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saitoh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogg.
Hogg with the counter takedown but Saitoh avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hogg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hogg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Saitoh wants to get back to full guard.
Hogg trying to control from half guard but Saitoh is working away.
Hogg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hogg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hogg trying to control the pace.
Hogg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Saitoh controlling the position for now.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saitoh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hogg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hogg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saitoh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogg is one step ahead there.
Hogg throws a strike but Saitoh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Hogg pulls Saitoh in to control the position.
Hogg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saitoh controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Hogg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saitoh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saitoh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saitoh scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saitoh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hogg is keeping the position for now.
Saitoh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saitoh postures up.
Hogg looking for a sweep. Not yet Hogg, not yet.
Hogg keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogg is pulling down on Saitoh's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hogg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Saitoh counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Hogg will probably get the nod.
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#
Saitoh throws out a loose jab but Hogg uses good head movement to avoid it. #CUT#It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.
Hogg ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Hogg lands a lovely overhand right.
Saitoh looks to throw the jab but Hogg is out of range.
Hogg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hogg lands a nice hook to Saitoh's body. Saitoh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hogg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saitoh throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg walks into a jab.
Saitoh lands with an uppercut that bounces Hogg off the cage and back into range.
Hogg misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Saitoh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hogg lands a nice shot to the body.
Saitoh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Hogg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Saitoh's guard.
Hogg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saitoh being controlled here, momentarily.
Hogg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Hogg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hogg postures up in Saitoh's guard and throws a big left but Saitoh blocks it.
Hogg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saitoh 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.
Hogg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hogg 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Saitoh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hogg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogg is looking to work some ground and pound but Saitoh has wrist control.
Hogg looking to sit in guard and control but Saitoh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogg is trying to control the position but Saitoh postures up.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saitoh won't allow Hogg to sweep him here.
Hogg working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Saitoh wants to clinch up but Hogg keeps it at a distance.
Hogg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Masa Saitoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Saitoh. No joy for Hogg on that attempt.
Hogg moves away from the strike by Saitoh.
Hogg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hogg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hogg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saitoh.
Hogg throws a right hand that misses
letting Saitoh counter with a right hand.
Masa Saitoh is winning the standup battle so far.
Saitoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hogg with the counter takedown but Saitoh avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saitoh circles away.
Masa Saitoh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Hogg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hogg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hogg's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Saitoh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masa Saitoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Saitoh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hogg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hogg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saitoh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hogg looking to sit in guard and control but Saitoh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Hogg keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg can't keep his opponent in guard - Saitoh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hogg trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Hogg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hogg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saitoh won't allow Hogg to sweep him here.
Saitoh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saitoh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hogg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saitoh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saitoh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hogg throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Saitoh escapes and throws Hogg's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2#
Saitoh is looking to take a break and control but Hogg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hogg tries to improve position but can't.
Hogg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Saitoh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hogg tries to get to full guard but Saitoh has control of the leg. #T3#
Saitoh lands strikes from half guard.
Hogg won't allow Saitoh to pass to mount.
Hogg trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Hogg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saitoh pulls his head out easily.
Saitoh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saitoh is trying to control. Hogg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hogg lands a nice shot to the body.
Hogg throws a hook but Saitoh blocks it.#T4#
Hogg shoots for a double leg takedown but Saitoh sprawls well. He's pushed Hogg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hogg moves out of range of the strikes.
Saitoh lands a nice shot to the body.
Hogg darts in looking for a takedown but Saitoh gets double underhooks and turns Hogg into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Saitoh misses the target.
Hogg cracks Saitoh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saitoh throws a jab when Hogg was well out of range.
And Hogg tries to counter it with a takedown but Saitoh pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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 Masa Saitoh.
I think Hogg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Hogg!
A relieved looking Johnny Hogg 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:
C384: Duran vs Saitoh II
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Duran misses with a hook
and Saitoh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Duran's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saitoh stuns Duran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duran throws a low kick but Saitoh avoids it.
Saitoh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duran misses the body punch
and Saitoh counters with a straight right hand.
Saitoh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duran's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh misses with a body punch
and Duran counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Duran looks to throw the jab but Saitoh is out of range. #T1#
Saitoh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Duran lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saitoh will feel that in the morning.
Duran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saitoh cracks a nice hook into Duran's ribs.
Saitoh scores with a jab to the body.
Saitoh with a nice cross.#T2#
Saitoh throws a jab but it's blocked by Duran.
A little feinted left hand from Duran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saitoh lands a slapping body shot.
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Saitoh connects with a body shot.
Saitoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duran manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
And Duran counters with a quick kick to the body but Saitoh blocks it.#T3#
Saitoh scores with the left hand. Duran knows he should have avoided that one.
Saitoh moves out of range of the body kick from Duran.
Saitoh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bo Duran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh misses with a shot to the body
and Duran counters with a straight right hand.
Saitoh throws a poor cross that misses
and Saitoh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saitoh throws an off balance right hand
and Duran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Duran feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Saitoh digs a good hook to Duran's body.
Saitoh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duran.
A jab from Saitoh misses.
Duran throws out a loose jab but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duran scores with a push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Duran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duran connects with a body shot.
Duran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saitoh moves away.
Saitoh looks to land a right hand but Duran moved out of range.
Duran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duran cracks Saitoh with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh misses with a looping right.
Duran connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Duran throws a jab when Saitoh was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saitoh! But no joy.
Saitoh lands with a straight right. Duran didn't see that one coming.
Masa Saitoh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duran ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saitoh misses with a body punch
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Masa Saitoh's cut even more.
Saitoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A jab lands there for Duran.
Saitoh swings widly with a right hand
and Duran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saitoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duran quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duran moves away.
Duran scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Saitoh misses. #T3#
Saitoh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saitoh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#The cut above Masa Saitoh's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Saitoh lands a body shot.
A shot to the body from Saitoh misses
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saitoh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Duran is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Duran throws a series of punches but Saitoh avoids them all with ease.
Duran looks for the body kick but Saitoh saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saitoh. Duran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saitoh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duran lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#KD#
Duran catches Saitoh napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Saitoh to the canvas!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Duran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Duran closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Saitoh! Duran dives in looking to finish! Saitoh is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Bo Duran 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:
C377: Cheese vs Roberto III
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Saitoh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gunnarsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Gunnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Saitoh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gunnarsson cracks Saitoh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saitoh just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Gunnarsson.
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson connects with a jab.
Saitoh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gunnarsson on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Gunnarsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gunnarsson.
Saitoh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
It looked like Saitoh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saitoh just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson throws out a counter right but Saitoh avoids it with no problem.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
Saitoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Gunnarsson lands with a cross.
Gunnarsson throws a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Saitoh counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Saitoh misses its intended target.
Gunnarsson counters with a body kick.
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saitoh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saitoh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gunnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Gunnarsson misses
and Saitoh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saitoh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saitoh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gunnarsson tries to move into range but Saitoh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab from Saitoh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Saitoh sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Saitoh takes a swing at Gunnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Saitoh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saitoh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saitoh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gunnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut. Saitoh saw that one coming.
Saitoh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saitoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saitoh misses with a straight left.
Gunnarsson connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Saitoh finds it's way through Gunnarsson's defenses.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Saitoh moves out of range.
Saitoh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping left.
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saitoh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saitoh. Gunnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3##CL#
Saitoh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saitoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunnarsson blocks a body shot from Saitoh.
Gunnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh lands with a light punch inside.
Saitoh misses with a body punch.
Saitoh lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Gunnarsson. #BC2#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Saitoh scores with a hook.
Saitoh's corner calls for a 1-2. Saitoh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saitoh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Gunnarsson throws a body punch but Saitoh moves out of range.
Saitoh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Gunnarsson coming out on top.#CL#
Saitoh gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Saitoh's shoulder, as Saitoh tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Saitoh misses the target.
Gunnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saitoh counters with a left to the body.
Saitoh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saitoh is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gunnarsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saitoh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saitoh manages to avoid it.
Saitoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.#CL#
Saitoh moves into range and clinches up with Gunnarsson.
Saitoh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gunnarsson's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saitoh tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Saitoh misses with a body punch.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Saitoh.
Gunnarsson is trying to force a seperation but Saitoh has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Masa Saitoh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Saitoh slips under a jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saitoh.
Gunnarsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saitoh takes a swing at Gunnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Gunnarsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saitoh walks into a jab.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick but Saitoh moves out of range.
Gunnarsson misses with a body kick.
Gunnarsson lands a high kick!
#CL#
Saitoh closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saitoh has a couple of punches blocked by Gunnarsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saitoh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnarsson prevents a body shot from Saitoh.
Gunnarsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A hook to the body from Saitoh.
Gunnarsson misses with a body punch.
Saitoh pushes Gunnarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Gunnarsson avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
Gunnarsson has had enough of the clinch but Saitoh keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saitoh.
Saitoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunnarsson's elbow.
Gunnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Gunnarsson back against the cage.
Masa Saitoh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saitoh is leaning against Gunnarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saitoh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saitoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunnarsson's elbow.
Saitoh lands with a light punch inside.
Saitoh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gunnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Saitoh has him pressed against the cage.
Saitoh lands a nice uppercut.
Gunnarsson is breathing heavily.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saitoh lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnarsson is trying to push Saitoh away but Saitoh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saitoh misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson.
Saitoh lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Saitoh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gunnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Saitoh.
Gunnarsson is trying to break free.
Saitoh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saitoh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunnarsson can do to turn this around?
Saitoh digs a right hand into Gunnarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunnarsson's gas tank.
Saitoh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Saitoh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saitoh lands a right hand.
Saitoh lands with a short shot to the head.
Saitoh misses with a body punch.
Saitoh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saitoh tries to work over Gunnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Saitoh.
Saitoh lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saitoh.
Saitoh lands with a light punch inside.
Saitoh has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Saitoh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saitoh struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunnarsson controls his hands.
Saitoh scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saitoh. #T3#
Saitoh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Saitoh controls his hands.
A short right from Saitoh. #ROC#Gunnarsson is rocked!
Saitoh works on Gunnarsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Saitoh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saitoh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Gunnarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Saitoh finish him?
Gunnarsson tries a body shot but Saitoh blocks it.
Gunnarsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Saitoh digs a right hand into Gunnarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunnarsson's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Saitoh.
A nice left hand lands by Saitoh.
Saitoh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saitoh misses with a punch to the body.
Saitoh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saitoh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunnarssons head.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saitoh lands a body punch.
Saitoh cracks Gunnarsson with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Saitoh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saitoh can't find room to land a body shot as Gunnarsson controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Saitoh.
Nice body punch from Saitoh.
Still in the clinch, Saitoh scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Saitoh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saitoh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saitoh misses with a body punch.
Gunnarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saitoh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunnarssons head.
Saitoh lands with a light punch inside.
Saitoh lands a left hand.
Saitoh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saitoh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saitoh tries to work over Gunnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saitoh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh lands a big right hand that drops Gunnarsson! The killer instinct kicks in and Saitoh finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Saitoh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Saitoh!
An out of breath Masa Saitoh 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:
C369: Saitoh vs Queiroz
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Saitoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vale Queiroz! But no joy.
Vale Queiroz throws a series of punches but Saitoh moves out of range.
A big left from Saitoh misses.
Vale Queiroz avoids the body shot from Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Saitoh misses.
Vale Queiroz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saitoh if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz slips under a jab from Saitoh.
Saitoh throws a body punch but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Saitoh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vale Queiroz in his tracks. #T1#
Vale Queiroz throws the left hand but Saitoh avoids the punch easily.
Vale Queiroz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Saitoh misses.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut
and Vale Queiroz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Jab, jab by Saitoh - just one landing.
Saitoh misses with a straight left.
Vale Queiroz missing with a left hand there. Saitoh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vale Queiroz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saitoh. #T2#
Saitoh ducks under a wild hook from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz connects with a body shot that sends Saitoh's belly button to the back.
Vale Queiroz throws a low kick but Saitoh moves out of range easily.
We've been hearing reports that Saitoh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saitoh misses with a wild body shot.
Vale Queiroz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saitoh takes a swing at Vale Queiroz's ribcage but misses.
Vale Queiroz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saitoh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saitoh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vale Queiroz.
It seemed like Vale Queiroz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vale Queiroz misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Saitoh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vale Queiroz's guard.
Saitoh landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Saitoh won't allow Vale Queiroz to get back to his feet.
Saitoh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saitoh is controlling the pace.
Saitoh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vale Queiroz pushes Saitoh off looking to stand but Saitoh dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vale Queiroz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz wants to get back to his feet.
Saitoh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vale Queiroz is not content to let Saitoh control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saitoh lands a nice short elbow.
Vale Queiroz is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Saitoh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vale Queiroz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vale Queiroz.
And Vale Queiroz responds with a good body kick, but Saitoh manages to step out the way in time.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut
and Vale Queiroz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saitoh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saitoh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vale Queiroz can do to turn this around?
Vale Queiroz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vale Queiroz gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Saitoh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saitoh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saitoh is controlling him.
Saitoh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vale Queiroz's head.
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Vale Queiroz keeps moving. #T1##ES2#
Vale Queiroz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Saitoh has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saitoh misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz throws a punch but it's blocked by Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saitoh throws a head punch that misses.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Saitoh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saitoh struggles to land a body shot inside as Vale Queiroz controls his hands.
Good body shot from Vale Queiroz.
#T2#
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Vale Queiroz avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vale Queiroz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saitoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale Queiroz's elbow.
Saitoh scores with a hook to the body.
Saitoh blocks a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saitoh is trying to drag Vale Queiroz to the mat but Vale Queiroz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saitoh gets through Vale Queiroz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Saitoh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand underneath Saitoh's ribcage. Saitoh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Saitoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saitoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saitoh misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Saitoh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice uppercut.
Vale Queiroz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saitoh prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand underneath Saitoh's ribcage. Saitoh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saitoh.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saitoh has Vale Queiroz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vale Queiroz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.
Saitoh tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from Vale Queiroz.
#T4#
Vale Queiroz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
Vale Queiroz pushes Saitoh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vale Queiroz pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vale Queiroz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Vale Queiroz there.
Vale Queiroz lands a lovely overhand right.
Vale Queiroz leaves Saitoh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vale Queiroz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Saitoh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saitoh misses with a looping left.
Vale Queiroz looks to throw the jab but Saitoh is out of range.
Vale Queiroz misses with a double jab.
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh ducks under a wild hook from Vale Queiroz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vale Queiroz.
Saitoh throwing a counter right hand but Vale Queiroz manages to avoid it.
Saitoh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saitoh slips under a jab from Vale Queiroz.#T1##TD#
Saitoh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saitoh showed some decent athleticism there.
Saitoh is keen to just control but Vale Queiroz is a slippery customer.
Saitoh controlling the action here.
Saitoh stops Vale Queiroz from getting back to his feet.
Saitoh is pressing down on Vale Queiroz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vale Queiroz is holding on for now. #T2#
Vale Queiroz is looking to escape.
Saitoh trying to control the action but Vale Queiroz is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vale Queiroz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saitoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Vale Queiroz.
A head kick by Vale Queiroz misses #TD#
and Saitoh counters with a shoot takedown. Vale Queiroz fights it but they end up in guard.
Saitoh won't allow Vale Queiroz to get back to his feet.
Saitoh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Vale Queiroz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Vale Queiroz keeps moving.
Saitoh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Masa Saitoh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vale Queiroz keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Vale Queiroz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saitoh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saitoh throws a strike but Vale Queiroz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Vale Queiroz wants to get up but he can't break Saitoh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vale Queiroz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Saitoh pulls Vale Queiroz in close to prevent any damage.
Saitoh looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vale Queiroz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Saitoh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vale Queiroz wants to stand up but Saitoh has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saitoh tries to roll over but Vale Queiroz keeps him under control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Erasmo Vale Queiroz just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Vale Queiroz thumps Saitoh with a low kick.
Saitoh has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vale Queiroz.
Saitoh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Saitoh shoots in and gets a takedown into Vale Queiroz's guard.
Vale Queiroz wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Saitoh scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Vale Queiroz takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saitohs head.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Saitoh controls the action.
Saitoh struggles to land a body shot inside as Vale Queiroz controls his hands.
Saitoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale Queiroz's elbow.
Saitoh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
Saitoh prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Saitoh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vale Queiroz scores with a hook to the body.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Saitoh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz cracks Saitoh with a nice body shot.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saitoh's elbow.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Saitoh controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saitoh misses with some punches.
Saitoh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Vale Queiroz as the two fighters clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Saitoh controls the action.
Vale Queiroz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz works on Saitoh's body with a couple of short punches.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saitoh or not.
A nice left hand lands by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Saitoh controls the action.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saitoh misses with the head strike.
Saitoh misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Vale Queiroz.
A left hand lands to the body for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Saitoh working aggressively here.
A short right from Vale Queiroz on the inside.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Saitoh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saitoh tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saitoh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz gets through Saitoh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#Masa Saitoh's cut is getting worse.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.
#T4#
Vale Queiroz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vale Queiroz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saitohs head.
A hook to the body from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saitoh can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz lands a shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz works on Saitoh's body with a couple of short punches.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Saitoh controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Vale Queiroz - that landed with a thud.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand underneath Saitoh's ribcage. Saitoh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saitoh misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Saitoh is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Vale Queiroz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saitoh in his tracks.
Masa Saitoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Saitoh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vale Queiroz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vale Queiroz. Saitoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Saitoh misses its target.
Vale Queiroz staying out of range there.
Saitoh scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saitoh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vale Queiroz counters with a body kick that stops Saitoh in his tracks momentarily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1##KD2#
Vale Queiroz lands a big head kick that sends Saitoh tumbling to the mat! Vale Queiroz takes a step backwards and waves Saitoh back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Saitoh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saitoh jabs Vale Queiroz right on the nose. Vale Queiroz blinks but takes it well.
Vale Queiroz punishes Saitoh's body with a nice straight punch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz misses with a wild body shot.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Vale Queiroz is just out of range.#T2#
Vale Queiroz throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Saitoh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vale Queiroz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vale Queiroz keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saitoh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saitoh trying to control but Vale Queiroz is working from the bottom. #T3#
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vale Queiroz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vale Queiroz is looking to slow Saitoh down with leg kicks.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but Saitoh moves out of range.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vale Queiroz scores with a jab.#T4#
Saitoh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vale Queiroz momentarily.
#CUT#It looks like Erasmo Vale Queiroz has been cut.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vale Queiroz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saitoh shoots and misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Vale Queiroz.
Saitoh throws a poor cross that misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a straight right hand.
Saitoh misses with a takedown attempt
and Vale Queiroz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh thuds a left hand into Vale Queiroz's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vale Queiroz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Erasmo Vale Queiroz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C362: Duran vs Saitoh
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Saitoh misses its intended target.
Duran misses with a lunging right hand
and Saitoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut.
Saitoh misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Duran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Saitoh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Duran to the mat! Duran manages to get full guard.
Saitoh is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saitoh looking to sit in guard and control but Duran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Duran lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Duran content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Duran trying to control the position from guard on top but Saitoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duran loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duran stopping the sweep attempt from Saitoh.
Saitoh pulls Duran in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duran's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saitoh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duran is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saitoh keeping moving, preventing Duran from controlling successfully.
Duran landing some decent shots from guard.
Duran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duran lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Duran cracks Saitoh with a solid left hand.
Duran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saitoh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saitoh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Duran postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duran wants to control from the top but Saitoh keeps moving.
Saitoh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duran.
Saitoh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Duran wants to control from the top but Saitoh keeps moving.
Duran stopping the sweep attempt from Saitoh.
Duran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saitoh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duran throws a chopping leg kick but Saitoh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut.
Duran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.
Saitoh takes a swing at Duran's ribcage but misses.
Duran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saitoh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duran throws a body punch but Saitoh moves out of range.
Saitoh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duran.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saitoh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bo Duran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh misses the body punch
and Duran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bo Duran will probably get the nod.
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#
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Duran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CUT#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh avoids the body shot from Duran.
It seemed like Saitoh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot by Saitoh.
Duran swings widly with a right hand
letting Saitoh counter with a right hand.
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran throws a lazy uppercut
and Saitoh counters with a left to the body.
Duran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Duran misses with a straight right.
Saitoh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duran circles away.
Saitoh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duran.
Saitoh lands a slapping body shot.
Duran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saitoh.
Duran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saitoh.#TD2#
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Saitoh trying to control but Duran is working from the bottom.
Saitoh scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Duran keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh with a nice head shot there.
Duran looking to control.
Saitoh preventing the sweep.
Saitoh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saitoh is looking to take a break and control but Duran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saitoh wants to pass the guard but Duran is defending well.
Saitoh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Duran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saitoh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saitoh's back!
I would not like to be Saitoh right now.
Duran is punishing Saitoh with strikes - can he finish him?!
Saitoh covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Duran is hanging on to Saitoh's back as he tries to escape.
Saitoh covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Saitoh trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Saitoh breaks Duran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duran wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Saitoh passes Duran's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saitoh thows a huge punch but Duran dodges it nicely.
Duran regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Saitoh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saitoh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saitoh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saitoh wants to pass the guard but Duran is keeping the position.
Duran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duran pulls Saitoh in close to his closed guard and prevents Saitoh from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
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.#R3#
Duran misses with an uppercut
and Saitoh counters with a right hand to the body.
Saitoh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saitoh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saitoh blocks the body kick.
Saitoh feints the counter takedown.
Duran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saitoh sizes up Duran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Duran.
Saitoh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've been told by Duran's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Saitoh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duran takes one on the button.
Duran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab lands there for Duran.
Duran fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saitoh checks it well.
Good exchange - Duran coming out on top.
Saitoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duran was well out of range. Poor timing from Saitoh.#T2#
Duran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saitoh.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Saitoh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duran at a distance.
Duran scores with a body shot.
Masa Saitoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saitoh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saitoh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Duran misses.
Saitoh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saitoh shoots and misses
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Duran is just out of range.#T3#
Saitoh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duran.
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Decent striking displayed by Duran there.#CUT#That has opened up Masa Saitoh's cut even more.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
As Saitoh backs away, Duran returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A clash of legs there as Saitoh blocks the low kick.
Saitoh misses with a left hand
letting Duran counter with a right hand.
Duran throws a shot to the body.
#T4##KD#
Duran lands a big uppercut and Saitoh crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Saitoh looks OK. Duran waves Saitoh back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saitoh misses with a takedown attempt - Duran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saitoh misses with a hook. Duran ducked under it nicely.
Saitoh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saitoh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Duran looks to land a left hand but Saitoh moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Duran clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Saitoh just misses with a punch to the body.
Duran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saitoh.#TD2#
Saitoh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saitoh lands in his opponent's guard.
Saitoh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duran's head.
Saitoh with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duran trying to control the position.
Saitoh controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saitoh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duran pulls Saitoh in close to prevent any damage.
Saitoh distracts Duran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saitoh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saitoh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duran being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saitoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duran.
Some bone on bone action there as Saitoh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Saitoh tries to counter it with a takedown but Duran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saitoh punishes Duran's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Saitoh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Duran was covering up waiting for the punch and Saitoh finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Duran being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Saitoh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saitoh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Duran 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.
Duran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saitoh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Duran missing with a left hand there. Saitoh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saitoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duran manages to avoid it.
Saitoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran.
Duran is looking to counter punch.
Saitoh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duran slips a straight right by Saitoh.
A counter left hand to the body from Duran misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.#R5##TD2#
Saitoh gets a takedown into half guard.
Saitoh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duran does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saitoh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Saitoh trying to mount his opponent but Duran defends it.
Saitoh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Duran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saitoh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Duran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Duran keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh throwing strikes from guard but Duran blocks nicely.
Saitoh passes Duran's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saitoh working Duran over with strikes.
Saitoh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Duran works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saitoh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #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.
Saitoh scoring with some ground and pound.
Duran has Saitoh pulled in close to control his posture.
Duran looking for a sweep. Not yet Duran, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Saitoh. Beautiful body shot.
Duran throws a sloppy body shot
and Saitoh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saitoh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh tests Duran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saitoh shoots in but no luck this time.
Duran's corner calls for a 1-2. Duran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Duran throws a looping overhand right but Saitoh ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Saitoh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saitoh throws a shot from downtown. Duran moves away and avoids it.
Saitoh misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Duran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saitoh lands a jab to Duran's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Duran.
Duran throws a right hand that misses
and Saitoh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Duran thinking.
Saitoh connects with a body shot that sends Duran's belly button to the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duran moves away from the strike by Saitoh.
An attempted straight right counter from Duran misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Saitoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saitoh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Saitoh!
Masa Saitoh is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Masa Saitoh 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:
C357: Duran vs Slaissi
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Saitoh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saitoh scores with a hook to the body. Martin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saitoh.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Saitoh has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Saitoh checks a leg kick.
Masa Saitoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
Saitoh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Saitoh looking to score a takedown here. Martin is defending well but Saitoh drives through and ends up in Martin's guard.
Saitoh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saitoh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
Martin wants to hit a sweep here but Saitoh passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Martin there!
Saitoh connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Saitoh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Martin is squirming around, avoiding Saitoh's attempts to control the action.
Saitoh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Martin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Saitoh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saitoh looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martin regains half guard.
Martin is looking for a sweep. Saitoh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saitoh is trying to control the action in half guard but Martin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martin keeping control of the position.
Saitoh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Saitoh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
Saitoh working the head and body with strikes.
Martin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saitoh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh is looking to stall here but Martin recovers full guard.
Martin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saitoh is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
A little feinted left hand from Martin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martin walks into a straight right hand from Saitoh.
Martin slips under a jab from Saitoh.
Jab by Martin.#CUT#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Martin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Saitoh tries for a takedown but Martin manages to get underhooks.
Saitoh blocks a body shot from Martin. #TD2#
Saitoh has picked Martin up - he's going for a ride! Saitoh dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Saitoh wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Martin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saitoh.
Martin wants to improve his position but Saitoh is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Saitoh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Martin throws a leg kick which misses Saitoh's front leg but catches the back leg as Saitoh tries to avoid it.
Martin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saitoh moves out of range of the body kick.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Saitoh's head but Saitoh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saitoh throws a hook but Martin blocks it.
Saitoh punishes Martin's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Saitoh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Martin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Martin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Saitoh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin is positioning himself well to prevent Saitoh advancing to mount.
Saitoh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saitoh is trying to control. Martin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Saitoh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Saitoh wants to pass to mount but Martin is defending the position.
Martin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saitoh content to control rather than advance.
Saitoh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Saitoh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T2#
Saitoh taking a break here but Martin is having none of it and regains half guard.
Saitoh is trying to control. Martin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin is pressing down on Saitoh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saitoh trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saitoh.
Martin pulls Saitoh in to control the position.
Saitoh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saitoh.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martin slips under a jab from Saitoh.
Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
Martin defending well as Saitoh loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Martin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saitoh.
Saitoh throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Martin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saitoh misses with a looping left.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Martin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saitoh connects with the punch.
Martin throws out a loose jab but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saitoh. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masa Saitoh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saitoh throws a lazy uppercut
and Martin counters with an outside leg kick.
Saitoh stuns Martin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saitoh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saitoh throws a right hand that misses
and Martin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saitoh's knee momentarily.#CL#
Martin moves into range and clinches up with Saitoh.#BC2#
Saitoh breaks the clinch.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swole Ricky Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin avoids the body shot from Saitoh.
Saitoh lands a nice hook to Martin's body. Martin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Crunch! Martin slams his shin into Saitoh's torso.
Masa Saitoh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saitoh.
Good exchange - Martin coming out on top.
Martin misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Saitoh there.
Saitoh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saitoh throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
A cross from Martin lands.
Martin throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Saitoh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saitoh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saitoh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully. #T1#
Saitoh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masa Saitoh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saitoh controls the pace.
Martin controls Saitoh momentarily but Saitoh frees himself.
Saitoh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Saitoh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martin under the eye.
Saitoh thuds a left hand into Martin's body.
Saitoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saitoh counters with a straight right hand.
Saitoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
A cross from Saitoh lands.
Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saitoh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saitoh throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
Martin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Martin misses.
Martin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saitoh finds it's way round the side to connect with Martin's head. #T3#
Saitoh scores with a body shot.
Martin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saitoh.
Saitoh lands with a good body shot.
Martin misses with a left hand
and Saitoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Saitoh.
Saitoh misses with a looping right.
Martin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Martin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Saitoh misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Martin.
Martin presses Saitoh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saitoh prevents a body shot from Martin. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Martin.
Saitoh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martin gets through Saitoh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Martin back against the cage.
Saitoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin tries a body shot but Saitoh blocks it.
Saitoh blocks a body shot from Martin.
Saitoh blocks a body shot from Martin.
Saitoh wants to take the fight to the mat but Martin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swole Ricky Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hook to the body lands for Saitoh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Saitoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saitoh 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Saitoh!
Masa Saitoh thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C349: Erdogan vs Bradley
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Saitoh looks to throw the jab but Juniorss is out of range.
Juniorss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juniorss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Juniorss takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Juniorss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Saitoh to counter with a crisp jab.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Juniorss is just out of range.
Juniorss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Juniorss scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Juniorss.
The crowd cheers as Saitoh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juniorss doesn't seem phased though.
Saitoh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juniorss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saitoh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Juniorss sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Juniorss misses.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hamed Juniorss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Juniorss tries to clinch but Saitoh is having none of it.
Juniorss blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Juniorss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Juniorss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saitoh connects with a right hand. Juniorss shakes it off.
Saitoh cracks Juniorss with a good jab.
Nice shot by Saitoh.
Juniorss misses with a right hand
and Saitoh counters with a right hand to the body.
Juniorss throws the left hand but Saitoh avoids the punch easily.
Saitoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hamed Juniorss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saitoh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saitoh dips to his left and cracks Juniorss with an uppercut!
Saitoh misses with a looping right.#T2#
Saitoh misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juniorss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saitoh avoids it.
Saitoh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Juniorss is defending well.
A short right from Saitoh on the inside.
Saitoh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Juniorss.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saitoh.
Juniorss has a couple of punches blocked by Saitoh.
A nice left hand lands by Saitoh.
Juniorss lands a left hand.
Juniorss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saitoh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Juniorss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saitoh lands with a light punch inside.
Saitoh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Juniorss trying to land knees to the body.
Juniorss lands with a short shot to the head.
Saitoh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Juniorss misses with some punches.
#T3#
Juniorss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juniorss throws a punch but it's blocked by Saitoh.
Saitoh blocking some punches.
Saitoh has a couple of punches blocked by Juniorss.
Saitoh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Juniorss throws a punch but it's blocked by Saitoh.
Juniorss has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Saitoh seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Juniorss can turn it around.
Saitoh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saitoh blocking some punches.
Saitoh has Juniorss pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Saitoh.
Juniorss looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Saitoh.
Saitoh misses with a punch to the body.
Saitoh is pushing Juniorss up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juniorss tries a knee to the head but Saitoh blocks it.
Saitoh gets through Juniorss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Juniorss can't find room to land a body shot as Saitoh controls the action.
Juniorss missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Juniorss lands a knee to the body.
Juniorss blocks a body shot from Saitoh. #TD#
Saitoh lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saitoh lands a couple of digs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Juniorss can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saitoh 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.
Juniorss is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Juniorss has momentary wrist control but Saitoh slips an elbow through the middle.
Saitoh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saitoh trying to control but Juniorss is working from the bottom.
Saitoh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saitoh with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Juniorss scores with a shot to the body.
Saitoh misses with a straight right.
Saitoh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Juniorss avoids the body shot from Saitoh.
Saitoh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masa Saitoh is winning the standup battle so far.
Juniorss doesn't manage to clinch there - Saitoh circles away.
Saitoh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saitoh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Saitoh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juniorss doesn't seem phased though.
Juniorss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juniorss misses with a jab to the body
and Saitoh counters with a right hand to the body.
Saitoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juniorss misses with a right hand
and Saitoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Saitoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Saitoh looks to throw the jab but Juniorss is out of range.
Juniorss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Juniorss misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saitoh lands a slapping body shot.
Saitoh lands a body shot.
Juniorss misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Juniorss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saitoh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saitoh connects with a single shot there.
Saitoh throws a lazy right hand but Juniorss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saitoh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Juniorss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juniorss misses with a right hand
and Saitoh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saitoh cracks Juniorss with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juniorss swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Saitoh counters with a right hand that sends Juniorss tumbling to the canvas! Can Saitoh finish him? He dives into Juniorss's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#Juniorss is rocked!
Saitoh forces his way into half guard.
Juniorss is still in real trouble! Can Saitoh finish him?
Saitoh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juniorss knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saitoh thows a huge punch but Juniorss dodges it nicely.
Juniorss seems to have recovered his senses.
Saitoh throwing shots but Juniorss is blocking nicely.
Juniorss is not content to let Saitoh control the position.
Saitoh wants to pass to mount but Juniorss is defending the position.
Saitoh is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Nice strikes from Saitoh there.
Juniorss is refusing to be controlled, as Saitoh sits in half guard.
Saitoh frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Juniorss is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Saitoh scoring with strikes but Juniorss is staying in there.
Juniorss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saitoh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saitoh throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Saitoh lands a big shot there that rocks Juniorss but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Saitoh wants to control but instead Juniorss manages to regain half guard. #T4#
Saitoh winds up and cracks Juniorss with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Saitoh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saitoh in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Juniorss to regain full guard.
Saitoh throws a strike but Juniorss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
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!
Juniorss being controlled here momentarily.
Saitoh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juniorss's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Juniorss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saitoh.
Saitoh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masa Saitoh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Juniorss lands a jab to the head.
Saitoh moves away from the strike by Juniorss.
Juniorss connects with a body shot.
Juniorss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Juniorss tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saitoh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juniorss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saitoh manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juniorss lands a jab to the nose.
Saitoh tests Juniorss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saitoh missing with a left hand there. Juniorss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Saitoh defending well as Juniorss loads up on a big left hand.
Juniorss misses the shot to the body.
Saitoh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Juniorss sprawls and moves away.
Juniorss throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
so Saitoh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Saitoh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saitoh slips nicely into half guard.
Juniorss is in trouble now - Saitoh has advanced to mount! #T2#
Saitoh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saitoh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juniorss for as long as he can get away with.
Juniorss tries to hold on but Saitoh pushes him away. #T3#
Saitoh controlling the pace for now.
Juniorss tries to hold on but Saitoh postures up.
Saitoh controlling from the full mount.
Saitoh continues to stall.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Juniorss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hamed Juniorss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saitoh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Masa Saitoh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juniorss is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Saitoh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saitoh 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Saitoh!
Our winner, Masa Saitoh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C342: Martin vs Petrov II
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Saitoh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slaissi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saitoh throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slaissi. That's going to slow Saitoh down.
Nice body punch from Slaissi.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saitoh! But no joy.
Slaissi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saitoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Slaissi's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saitoh jabs Slaissi right on the nose. Slaissi blinks but takes it well.
Slaissi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saitoh's sensitive parts.
Saitoh blocks the body kick.
Saitoh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slaissi throws a leg kick but Saitoh checks it.
Nice defenses there by Saitoh.
Saitoh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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!
Slaissi throws a body punch but Saitoh moves out of range.
Slaissi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slaissi connects with a body shot that sends Saitoh's belly button to the back.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Saitoh digs a good body shot into Slaissi's ribs.#T1#
Slaissi throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Saitoh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Slaissi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Saitoh off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saitoh cracks a nice hook into Slaissi's ribs.
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slaissi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slaissi throws a push kick but Saitoh slaps the foot to one side.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut. Slaissi saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saitoh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slaissi is looking to wear down Saitoh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saitoh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Slaissi misses its intended target.
Saitoh lands a nice hook to Slaissi's body. Slaissi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saitoh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Saitoh.#T2#
Slaissi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saitoh.
Saitoh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Saitoh misses with a wild body shot.
Saitoh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slaissi throws a right hand that misses
and Saitoh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Saitoh has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Slaissi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saitoh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slaissi defends it well.
Slaissi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saitoh moves out of range of the strikes.
Saitoh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Slaissi cracks Saitoh with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slaissi.
Slaissi looks to land a combination but Saitoh avoids it well.
Slaissi blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saitoh.
Slaissi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saitoh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slaissi misses with a leg kick
and Saitoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Saitoh misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi misses with a low kick as Saitoh jumps back.
Saitoh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Slaissi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slaissi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Slaissi thows a leg kick but Saitoh checks it #TD2#
and Saitoh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Slaissi won't be happy with that.
Saitoh trying to control the position but Slaissi is working away.
Saitoh fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Saitoh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Saitoh is working Slaissi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Slaissi trying to remain calm as Saitoh controls from the top position.
Slaissi can't do much from the bottom here.
Saitoh scores with punches from side control.
Slaissi tries to improve position but can't.
Slaissi keeping his opponent close.
Saitoh lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Saitoh is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Slaissi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Slaissi's face as Saitoh controls the position.
Saitoh in side control lands a decent elbow.
Saitoh 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 Slaissi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Saitoh working away.
Slaissi tries to escape but Saitoh is in control.
Saitoh working the head and body with strikes.
Slaissi is not content to let Saitoh control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saitoh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Slaissi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
That's time! Slaissi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Slaissi throws a looping overhand right but Saitoh ducks down to avoid it.
Saitoh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saitoh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
Slaissi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saitoh throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Slaissi looks to land a right hand but Saitoh moved out of range.
Saitoh lands a nice shot that snaps Slaissi's head back.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Saitoh moves away and avoids it.
Slaissi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.#TD2#
Saitoh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Slaissi keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slaissi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saitoh. #T1#
Slaissi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Saitoh wants to sweep here but Slaissi controlling him for the moment.
Masa Saitoh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saitoh has control of Slaissi's left arm, preventing Slaissi from doing any damage.
Saitoh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saitoh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slaissi is one step ahead there.
Slaissi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Slaissi gets to his feet - Saitoh follows without any prompting. #T2#
Slaissi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saitoh punishes Slaissi's body with a nice straight punch.
Saitoh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slaissi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saitoh momentarily.
Slaissi throws a jab when Saitoh was well out of range.
Saitoh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slaissi looks to land a left hand but Saitoh moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masa Saitoh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slaissi lands a jab to the head.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saitoh.
A little jabbing left from Saitoh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saitoh throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Saitoh takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses.
Slaissi ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Slaissi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Saitoh scores with a shot to the body.
Slaissi moves out of range as Saitoh strikes.
Slaissi throws the kick towards the body but Saitoh avoids it.
Saitoh slips a jab from Slaissi.
Saitoh checks a leg kick.
Slaissi moves out of range as Saitoh strikes.
It looked like Slaissi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saitoh loads up on a big right hand but Slaissi slips the punch.
Slaissi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saitoh scores with a jab to the head.
Saitoh cracks Slaissi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice leg kick from Slaissi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slaissi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saitoh.
Slaissi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slaissi misses with a leg kick
and Saitoh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saitoh misses with a hook.
It looked like Slaissi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Slaissi moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saitoh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slaissi doesn't seem bothered though.
Slaissi tries to score with a low kick but Saitoh moves his leg out of the way.
Saitoh throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Saitoh misses with a body shot.
Slaissi throws a low kick but Saitoh avoids it.
A big right from Saitoh misses.
Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saitoh.
Slaissi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saitoh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slaissi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saitoh checks it well.
Saitoh throws out a counter right but Slaissi avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Saitoh misses its intended target.
Slaissi connects with the punch.
Slaissi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saitoh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Masa Saitoh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh'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#
Saitoh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Masa Saitoh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slaissi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saitoh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slaissi.
Slaissi sizes up Saitoh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slaissi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
An inside leg kick from Slaissi misses.
Slaissi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Slaissi misses.
A lazy body kick from Slaissi #TD2#
and Saitoh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Saitoh postures up.
Saitoh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saitoh is continuing to stall.#T1#
Slaissi is looking to stand up but Saitoh isn't so interested in that idea.
Saitoh stopping the sweep attempt from Slaissi.
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slaissi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saitoh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Slaissi has his hands on Saitoh's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saitoh.
Bimbo Slaissi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Saitoh is just out of range.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big right from Saitoh misses.
Slaissi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut. Slaissi saw that one coming.
Saitoh cracks Slaissi with a good jab.
Saitoh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saitoh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slaissi on the side of the head.
Saitoh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut.
Saitoh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slaissi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saitoh throws out a counter right but Slaissi avoids it with no problem.
Saitoh misses with a hook. Slaissi ducked under it nicely.
Slaissi lands a jab to Saitoh's midsection.
Saitoh defending well as Slaissi loads up on a big left hand.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saitoh.
Saitoh scores with a hook to the body. Slaissi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Slaissi misses with a wild body shot.
Saitoh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Saitoh.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Saitoh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saitoh lands a jab to Slaissi's midsection.
Saitoh lands with a nice body punch.
Saitoh scores with a hook to the body. Slaissi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saitoh throws a hook but Slaissi avoids it easily.
Saitoh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slaissi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saitoh is out of range.
Saitoh misses with a hook
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
Slaissi misses with a hook
and Saitoh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saitoh misses with a hook to the body
and Slaissi counters with a nice leg kick.
Slaissi moves away from the strike by Saitoh.
Saitoh misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Slaissi throws a poor cross that misses
and Saitoh counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saitoh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slaissi thinking.
Saitoh lands a jab to the nose.
Slaissi throws out a leg kick but Saitoh moves out of range and Slaissi only half commits.
Saitoh throws out a counter right but Slaissi avoids it with no problem.
Saitoh throws out a loose jab but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaissi 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.
A big left from Slaissi misses.
Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saitoh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saitoh. Slaissi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slaissi thuds his shin into the meat of Saitoh's side.
Saitoh throws out a loose jab but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaissi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saitoh throws out a counter right but Slaissi avoids it with no problem.
Slaissi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slaissi misses with a kick to the body.
Bimbo Slaissi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saitoh moves away.
A nice side step and Saitoh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Saitoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saitoh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Saitoh!
An out of breath Masa Saitoh 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:
C335: Marley vs Zweihander
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Nti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nti prevents Saitoh from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh is working hard here to advance position.
Saitoh keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh moves into full guard.
#T1#
Saitoh is controlling Nti's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Saitoh 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh is trying to hold Nti in close to prevent damage but Nti has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saitoh gets back to full guard.
Saitoh keeping full guard, as Nti tries to pass.
Saitoh is pulling down on Nti's head. It's preventing any offense from Nti, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Saitoh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nti's hands.#CUT#It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Nti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saitoh.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nti! But no joy.
Saitoh loads up on a big right hand but Nti slips the punch.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Saitoh just misses with a punch to the body.
Nti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saitoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saitoh swats away the attempt to clinch by Nti.
Saitoh moves out of range of the strikes.
Saitoh dips to his left and cracks Nti with an uppercut!
Nti tries to clinch but Saitoh is having none of it. #T4#
Nti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saitoh but Saitoh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nti misses with a wild body shot.
Nti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saitoh slips a jab from Nti.
Saitoh staying out of range there.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Nti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saitoh to score with a decent uppercut.
Masa Saitoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nti moves forwards but Saitoh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Saitoh lands a nice shot that snaps Nti's head back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Nti moves into the clinch.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saitoh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Saitoh.
Nti lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Masa Saitoh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Saitoh scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh throws a lazy right hand but Nti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saitoh scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Nti clinches with his opponent.
Nti blocking some punches.
Nti misses with a body punch.
Nti takes a shot to the head.
Saitoh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saitoh gets through Nti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Nti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saitoh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nti.
Saitoh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Saitoh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saitoh lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saitoh.
Nti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saitoh.
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saitoh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saitoh misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Saitoh lands a hook that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by Saitoh.
Nti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Saitoh digs a right hand underneath Nti's ribcage. Nti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Saitoh - that landed with a thud.
Nti blocks a body shot from Saitoh.
Saitoh lands a left hand.
Saitoh misses with a body punch.
Nti throws a head punch that misses.
Nti misses with a punch on the inside.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Nti avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
Saitoh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Nti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Good body shot from Saitoh.
Nti is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saitoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Nti works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Saitoh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nti is one step ahead there. #T2#
Saitoh is adopting a defensive guard.
Saitoh looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saitoh throws the left hand but Nti avoids the punch easily.
Nti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nti misses with a body shot
and Saitoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saitoh swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
Saitoh catches Nti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saitoh tries to clinch up.
Nti defending well as Saitoh loads up on a big left hand.
Saitoh connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Saitoh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saitoh digs a good body shot into Nti's ribs.
Nti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nti tries to counter with a clinch but Saitoh shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Nti finds it's way through Saitoh's defenses.
Saitoh lands a right hook to the body.
Saitoh misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nti moves away from the strike by Saitoh. #CL#
Saitoh clinches up with Nti and pushes him back against the cage.
Saitoh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saitoh scores with a shot to the side of Nti's head.
Nti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Nti avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
Saitoh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nti can do to turn this around?
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by Saitoh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##CL2#
Nti has closed the distance and engaged Saitoh in a clinch.
Kwame Nti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masa Saitoh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by Saitoh.
Saitoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saitoh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Saitoh controls the action.
Nti pushes Saitoh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masa Saitoh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saitoh working aggressively here.
#T1#
Saitoh blocks an uppercut.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by Saitoh.
Nti misses with some punches.
Nti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Nti back against the cage.
Nti misses with some punches.
Nti working aggressively here.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nti misses with a punch on the inside.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saitoh misses with some punches.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as Saitoh controls his hands.
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Saitoh pushes Nti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nti misses with some punches.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Nti back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Saitoh controls the action.
Nti misses with a body punch.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Nti back against the cage.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Nti avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
Nti swings wildly with an uppercut but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Nti is working Saitoh over against the cage.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by Saitoh.
Saitoh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nti misses with some punches.
#BC#
Saitoh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saitoh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saitoh lands with a right hand.
Saitoh throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Saitoh tries to keep at a distance but Nti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saitoh blocks a body shot from Nti.
Saitoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Saitoh controls the action.
Nti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by Saitoh.
Saitoh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saitoh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nti.
Saitoh blocks an uppercut.
Nti misses with a punch to the body.
Nti tries a body shot but Saitoh blocks it.
Nti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Nti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saitoh 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Saitoh!
After winning the bout, Masa Saitoh 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:
C334: Erdogan vs Queiroz
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Saitoh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. trying to land knees to the body.
Saitoh tries to work over Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saitoh working aggressively here.
Saitoh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thibodeaux Jr. crunches a lovely knee into Saitoh's ribcage.
Saitoh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards.
A body shot lands from Saitoh.
Saitoh lands a right hand.
Saitoh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saitoh lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saitoh tries to work over Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saitoh managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux Jr..
Saitoh misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Saitoh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A right hand to the body from Saitoh.
Saitoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saitoh misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a punch to the body.
Saitoh misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saitoh.
Saitoh pushes Thibodeaux Jr. back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saitoh lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a punch on the inside.
Saitoh tries to work over Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saitoh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux Jr..
Saitoh gets through Thibodeaux Jr.'s defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saitoh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards.
Saitoh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saitoh trying to control the position but instead, Thibodeaux Jr. has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saitoh into the cage.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux Jr. goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saitoh presses Thibodeaux Jr. against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saitoh lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux Jr. missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saitoh.
Saitoh tries to work over Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saitoh lands a left hand.
Saitoh tries a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. blocks it.
Thibodeaux Jr. has a couple of punches blocked by Saitoh.
#T2#
Saitoh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saitoh lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saitoh.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a body shot from Saitoh.
Thibodeaux Jr. fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saitoh tries a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux Jr..
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux Jr. fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Saitoh.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saitoh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. prevents a body shot from Saitoh.
Saitoh managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with the head strike.
Saitoh misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saitoh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Saitoh lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Saitoh tries a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. blocks it.
Saitoh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saitoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux Jr.'s elbow.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocking some punches.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Saitoh.
Thibodeaux Jr.'s head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saitoh.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocking some punches.
Saitoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Saitoh.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Saitoh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. can't find room to land a body shot as Saitoh controls the action.
Saitoh lands with a right to the head.
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!
Saitoh tries to work over Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a body shot from Saitoh.
Good body shot from Saitoh.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Saitoh.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a body shot from Saitoh.
Saitoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saitoh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saitoh is defending well for now.
Thibodeaux Jr. missing with knees to the body.
Saitoh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
Saitoh can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux Jr. controls the action.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saitoh pushes Thibodeaux Jr. back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to land knees in the clinch but Saitoh avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Saitoh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks winded!
Saitoh avoiding damage as Thibodeaux Jr. throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Saitoh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Saitoh.
Saitoh is leaning against Thibodeaux Jr. and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saitoh can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux Jr. controls the action.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings wildly with an uppercut but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr.'s head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Saitoh lands a head shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saitoh darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Thibodeaux Jr. is rocked!
Saitoh throws a monster overhand right that drops Thibodeaux Jr.! Saitoh follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Saitoh!
After winning the bout, Masa Saitoh 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:
C327: Martin vs Slaissi II
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Saitoh.
Gonzalez looks for the body kick but Saitoh saw that one coming.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Saitoh rushes Gonzalez and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Gonzalez breaks from the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a lunging right hand
and Saitoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Saitoh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gonzalez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Saitoh has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Saitoh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gonzalez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saitoh on the side of the head.
Saitoh moves forwards but Gonzalez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saitoh throws out the jab.
Saitoh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gonzalez. Gonzalez obviously looking to wear him down.
Good work by Saitoh as he checks the leg kick.
Gonzalez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saitoh throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gonzalez feints and then cracks Saitoh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saitoh down.
Gonzalez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but Saitoh checks it.
Gonzalez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gonzalez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick that knocks Saitoh off balance momentarily.
Shaun Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh misses with a lunging right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Saitoh ducked under it nicely.
Saitoh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saitoh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Saitoh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saitoh misses the jab.
Gonzalez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saitoh misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Nice shot by Gonzalez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gonzalez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saitoh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saitoh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gonzalez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonzalez wants it to stay on the feet.
As Saitoh backs away, Gonzalez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Gonzalez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut.
Gonzalez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick that knocks Saitoh off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Saitoh misses the jab.
Saitoh's corner calls for a 1-2. Saitoh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saitoh has his takedown stuffed
and Saitoh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters circling a little - Gonzalez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Saitoh dives in and scores a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez is trying to keep Saitoh in close.
Saitoh controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Gonzalez wants to sweep but no luck.
Saitoh is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzalez has wrist control.
Gonzalez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Saitoh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gonzalez jabs at Saitoh's body.
Gonzalez is looking to slow Saitoh down with leg kicks. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saitoh misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saitoh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saitoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saitoh is defended easily by Gonzalez.
Shaun Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Saitoh.
Saitoh scores with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws a low kick but Saitoh avoids it.
Gonzalez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saitoh misses with a left hand
and Gonzalez counters with an outside leg kick.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saitoh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saitoh looks to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saitoh.
Gonzalez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Gonzalez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gonzalez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gonzalez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saitoh is out of range and Gonzalez settles back down.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saitoh can do to turn this around?
A leg kick checked by Saitoh.
Shaun Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Saitoh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saitoh tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saitoh misses with a punch to the body.
Saitoh scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saitoh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saitoh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saitoh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saitoh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saitoh connects with a nice looking jab.
Shaun Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Saitoh misses. #T1#
Gonzalez defending well as Saitoh loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Gonzalez misses its intended target.
Saitoh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saitoh walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gonzalez.
Saitoh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gonzalez sprawls well. Gonzalez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saitoh gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice leg kick from Gonzalez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gonzalez dips to his left and cracks Saitoh with an uppercut!
Gonzalez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saitoh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick that knocks Saitoh off balance momentarily.
Saitoh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Saitoh throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Saitoh closes the distance and clinches.
Saitoh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Saitoh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saitoh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Gonzalez lands a hook that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Saitoh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzalez.
Saitoh wants a takedown but no success here.
Shaun Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Saitoh.
Saitoh tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
Saitoh misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Saitoh misses with some punches.
Gonzalez blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land. #BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saitoh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head.#T3#
Gonzalez leaves Saitoh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gonzalez feints and then cracks Saitoh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saitoh down.
Gonzalez throws an overhand right that lands on Saitoh's shoulder, as Saitoh tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Gonzalez as he connects with a hook.
Saitoh misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gonzalez lands with an overhand left.
A low kick lands for Gonzalez.
Saitoh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gonzalez to score with a decent uppercut.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.
Gonzalez throws out a leg kick but Saitoh moves out of range and Gonzalez only half commits.
Gonzalez slips a straight right by Saitoh.
Saitoh misses with a left hand
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Gonzalez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saitoh on the side of the head.
Gonzalez lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Gonzalez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saitoh or perhaps it was just good defense by Gonzalez, which made it look bad.
Saitoh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gonzalez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gonzalez scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Gonzalez as he connects with a hook.
Saitoh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gonzalez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gonzalez tries a low kick but Saitoh avoids it.
Saitoh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saitoh tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gonzalez sprawls well. Gonzalez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saitoh gets slowly back to his feet.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
Jab from Gonzalez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Gonzalez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
That's time! Gonzalez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Saitoh moved out of range nicely.
Gonzalez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saitoh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzalez throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Saitoh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gonzalez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saitoh darts in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez gets double underhooks and turns Saitoh into the cage. #CL2#
Saitoh closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzalez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saitohs head.
Saitoh dodges an elbow strike from Gonzalez.
Saitoh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saitoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzalez lands an elbow inside.
Saitoh misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saitoh. #BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Saitoh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gonzalez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saitoh trying to control the position but Gonzalez is working away.
Saitoh tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Saitoh laying and praying for a moment but Gonzalez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Saitoh is trying to control. Gonzalez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gonzalez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez seems keen to control Saitoh's posture.
Saitoh stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.
Masa Saitoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Saitoh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saitoh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gonzalez wants to sweep but no luck.
Saitoh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick from Gonzalez lands but Saitoh takes it in his stride.
That kick from Gonzalez tenderised Saitoh's leg. Saitoh is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Gonzalez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saitoh. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick
and Saitoh counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saitoh.
Saitoh in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gonzalez can't do much from the bottom here.
Gonzalez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gonzalez gets back to half guard.
Masa Saitoh has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Saitoh controlling the pace.
Gonzalez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonzalez wants to control but Saitoh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Saitoh.
Gonzalez is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head.
Saitoh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head.
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 Shaun Gonzalez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gonzalez, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Gonzalez!
After winning the bout, Shaun Gonzalez 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:
C324: Bloodaxe vs Matikainen
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Saitoh scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Hiroshima Nagasaki has been cut.
Nagasaki ducks right into an uppercut from Saitoh. #TD2#
Saitoh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nagasaki sprawls well initially but Saitoh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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.
Saitoh is keen to just control but Nagasaki is a slippery customer.
Nagasaki wants to stand back up but Saitoh manages to pass into side control.
Nagasaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saitoh on the ground.
Nagasaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saitoh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saitoh lands an elbow.
Saitoh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saitoh tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nagasaki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Saitoh's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nagasaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nagasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Saitoh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nagasaki's head.
Saitoh trying to control the action but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nagasaki taking some punishment here, with Saitoh in his half guard.
Nagasaki's coaches at League of Shadows MMA 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.
Saitoh is looking to take a break and control but Nagasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saitoh controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Saitoh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saitoh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saitoh jabs Nagasaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saitoh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut is getting worse.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Saitoh moves away and avoids it.
Saitoh cracks Nagasaki with an open hand slap.
Saitoh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiroshima Nagasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagasaki is looking to clinch but Saitoh is avoiding it.
#KD2#
Saitoh throws a left that rocks Nagasaki and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Saitoh dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Nagasaki regain composure!
#ROC2#Nagasaki is rocked!
Saitoh cracks Nagasaki with a big elbow.
Oh Nagasaki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Masa Saitoh!
A very excited looking Masa Saitoh 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:
C314: Albatross vs Ferkingstad
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Vitalik takes a swing at Saitoh's ribcage but misses.
Vitalik scores with a jab to the head.
Saitoh moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Saitoh finds it's way through Vitalik's defenses.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vitalik ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Saitoh moves away from the strike by Vitalik.
Vitalik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saitoh.
Saitoh lands a head shot.
Saitoh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vitalik doesn't seem bothered though. #KD#
Saitoh lands a big right hand that sends Vitalik crashing to the mat! Saitoh stays standing though and waves Vitalik back to his feet!#ROC#Vitalik is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saitoh fakes the body blow, causing Vitalik to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Vitalik goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Saitoh!
Masa Saitoh thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C306: Marley vs Matti
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Saitoh checks a low kick from Palmotic.
Saitoh moves away from the strike by Palmotic.
Saitoh connects with a nice looking jab.
Palmotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saitoh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palmotic scores with a sloppy right hand. Saitoh should have avoided that one.
A lazy body kick from Palmotic
and Saitoh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saitoh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saitoh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Palmotic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saitoh thinking.
Saitoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Saitoh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Palmotic throws a head kick that misses.
Saitoh throws out a counter right but Palmotic avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Palmotic misses its intended target.
Saitoh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Palmotic takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Saitoh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palmotic.
A left lands for Palmotic.#CUT#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palmotic.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saitoh.
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Palmotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Palmotic throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saitoh! But no joy.
Saitoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmotic throws a looping overhand right but Saitoh ducks down to avoid it.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut.
Palmotic misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Saitoh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Palmotic won't be happy with that.
Palmotic is being controlled here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T2#
Saitoh lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Saitoh advances to mount.
Saitoh is landing with some decent strikes but Palmotic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Saitoh throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Palmotic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saitoh on the ground.
Saitoh lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Palmotic tries to hold on but Saitoh postures up.
Saitoh throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Saitoh controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmotic tries to hold on but Saitoh postures up.#T3#
Saitoh misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Palmotic is squirming around, avoiding Saitoh's attempts to control the action.
Saitoh has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Palmotic's face.
Saitoh working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Saitoh punishing his opponent with strikes.
Saitoh raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#Palmotic is rocked!
Saitoh lands a big shot to the head and Palmotic winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Masa Saitoh!
Our winner, Masa Saitoh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C301: Queiroz vs Gora
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Saitoh misses with a series of wild punches.
Saitoh misses the body punch
and Haden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saitoh enables Haden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saitoh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Haden won't allow Saitoh to sweep him here.
Saitoh is working hard here to advance position.
Haden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saitoh is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden stopping the sweep attempt from Saitoh.
Haden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Saitoh is adopting a defensive guard.
Haden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haden is fighting to break Saitoh's control of his arms but Saitoh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Haden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saitoh 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saitoh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haden misses the jab.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saitoh slips a straight right by Haden.
Saitoh misses the jab.
Saitoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haden manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Haden misses.
Haden missing with a left hand there. Saitoh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saitoh throws a hook but Haden avoids it easily.
Saitoh looks to land a left hand but Haden moved out of range nicely.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saitoh.
Saitoh stuns Haden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saitoh takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
Haden moves out of range as Saitoh strikes.
It seemed like Haden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Haden scores with a takedown into Saitoh's guard.
Saitoh has Haden pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Haden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haden is working Saitoh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haden looking to sit in guard and control but Saitoh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Saitoh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saitoh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haden wants to sweep here but Saitoh controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Haden is looking to stand up but Saitoh isn't so interested in that idea.
Saitoh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saitoh trying to control but Haden is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh stopping the sweep attempt from Haden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Saitoh scores with a jab to the body.
Saitoh dodges the punch combination from Haden.
Haden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saitoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Haden.
Haden's corner calls for a 1-2. Haden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saitoh looks to land a left hand but Haden moved out of range nicely.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haden lands a nice shot to the body.
Haden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haden misses with a straight right.
Saitoh misses with a body shot.
Saitoh is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Haden's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Haden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh throws a hook but Haden blocks it.
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haden feints the counter takedown.
Saitoh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saitoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Saitoh misses. #T1#
Haden throws a body punch but Saitoh moves out of range.
Saitoh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saitoh stuns Haden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Haden misses.
Saitoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saitoh misses with a body punch
and Haden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Haden lands a slapping body shot.
Saitoh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saitoh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haden.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saitoh looks to throw the jab but Haden is out of range.
Saitoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saitoh.
Haden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haden swings for the body but Saitoh moves out of range.
#T2#
Haden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
Haden scores with a jab. Saitoh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saitoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haden is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saitoh throws a hook but Haden avoids it easily.
Haden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Haden.
Saitoh loads up on a big right hand but Haden slips the punch.
Saitoh throws a lazy right hand but Haden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saitoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haden manages to avoid it.
A big left from Saitoh misses.
Nice shot by Saitoh.
Saitoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haden manages to avoid it.
Saitoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saitoh throws a body punch but Haden moves out of range. #T3#
Haden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saitohs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saitoh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saitoh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saitoh lands a right hook to the body.
Haden lands a body shot.
Saitoh misses the jab.
Haden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haden misses the shot to the body.
Saitoh with a nice cross.
Haden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saitoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Haden.
Saitoh misses with a hook.
Haden slips a straight right by Saitoh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Saitoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saitoh. Saitoh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haden lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Saitoh.
Haden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saitoh.
Haden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saitoh.
Saitoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saitoh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saitoh scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Haden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Saitoh is trying to get back to full guard.
Saitoh won't allow Haden to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but ZaDarius Haden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Haden has a takedown stuffed.
Saitoh looks to throw the jab but Haden is out of range.
Haden connects with a crisp jab.
Haden misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Saitoh misses the target.
Saitoh's corner calls for a 1-2. Saitoh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haden throws a series of punches but Saitoh moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haden. Saitoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Haden.
Haden throws the left hand but Saitoh avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden throws a hook but Saitoh avoids it easily.
Haden misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Saitoh misses the target.
Saitoh looks to land a left hand but Haden moved out of range nicely.
Haden misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Saitoh just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Saitoh.
Haden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haden moves away.
Nice shot by Haden.
Saitoh tests Haden's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
Saitoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haden tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saitoh misses with a looping right.
Saitoh connects with a jab.
Saitoh throws a body punch but Haden moves out of range.
Saitoh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haden in his tracks.
Haden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saitoh scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haden misses with an uppercut. Saitoh saw that one coming.
It looked like Saitoh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saitoh throws a lazy right hand but Haden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masa Saitoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saitoh finds it's way round the side to connect with Haden's head.
Saitoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saitoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haden.
Saitoh misses the shot to the body.
Haden swings for the body but Saitoh moves out of range.
Haden lands a nice shot to the body.
Saitoh throws an overhand right that lands on Haden's shoulder, as Haden tries to avoid the shot.
Haden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Haden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Saitoh gets back to full guard.
Haden being controlled here momentarily.
Haden wants to control from the top but Saitoh keeps moving. #T3#
Haden is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Saitoh pulls Haden in close to prevent any damage.
Haden looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saitoh moves away.#CL#
Saitoh moves into the clinch.
Saitoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saitoh lands with a light punch inside.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saitoh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saitoh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Saitoh.
Saitoh throws a head punch that misses.
Saitoh misses with the head strike.
Saitoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Haden avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Saitoh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haden has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
In his post fight interview, ZaDarius Haden started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Halsti moves into the clinch.
Saitoh working aggressively here.
Saitoh scores with a shot to the side of Halsti's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halsti.
Saitoh lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.#BC2#
Halsti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saitoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halsti manages to avoid it.
Halsti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saitoh defends it nicely.
Halsti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saitoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Halsti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saitoh moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Halsti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saitoh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saitoh is trying to get back to half guard.
Halsti wants to control for a moment but Saitoh uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Halsti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saitoh keeps working.
Saitoh gets back to full guard.
Halsti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saitoh keeping moving, preventing Halsti from controlling successfully.
Halsti preventing the sweep.
Halsti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halsti wants to pass the guard but Saitoh is keeping the position.
Halsti trying to control but Saitoh is working from the bottom.
Saitoh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halsti's guard. #REVR#
Saitoh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halsti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saitoh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saitoh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Saitoh connects with a couple of short punches.
Saitoh wants to pass the guard but Halsti is keeping the position.
Halsti working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halsti keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh preventing the sweep.
Saitoh's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saitoh scores with a punch to the head.
Saitoh takes a swing at Halsti's ribcage but misses.
Saitoh lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Saitoh throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Saitoh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saitoh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halsti under the eye.#CL#
Saitoh closes the distance and clinches.
Saitoh lands with a right to the head.
Saitoh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saitoh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halsti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saitoh is keeping busy.
Saitoh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saitoh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Halsti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saitoh tries to work over Halsti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saitoh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Halsti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halsti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saitoh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saitoh tries to clinch up
enabling Halsti to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
That's time! Saitoh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Saitoh lands with a good body shot.
Royal Halsti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saitoh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halsti.
Masa Saitoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saitoh lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halsti.
Halsti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saitoh defends it nicely.
Masa Saitoh is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh misses with a body shot.
Halsti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saitoh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masa Saitoh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Halsti.
Saitoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halsti raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Halsti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saitoh circles away.#T1#
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halsti slips under a jab from Saitoh.#TD#
Saitoh feints and as Halsti raises his hands in defense, Saitoh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saitoh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Saitoh distracts Halsti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saitoh throws a big right hand that misses.
Saitoh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saitoh stays in close to Halsti's body and controls the position.
Halsti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Halsti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saitoh forces his way into half guard.
Saitoh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Halsti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saitoh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Halsti is refusing to be controlled, as Saitoh sits in half guard.
Halsti wants to get back to his feet.
Saitoh is taking a breather. Halsti 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.#T3#
Halsti strikes from the bottom but Saitoh uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Saitoh is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Saitoh is looking to take a break and control but Halsti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saitoh staying calm.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Halsti manages to get back to half guard.
Saitoh trying to mount his opponent but Halsti defends it.
Halsti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halsti 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halsti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saitoh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Saitoh. No joy for Halsti on that attempt.
Saitoh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Halsti.
Halsti takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Saitoh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Halsti is not content to let Saitoh control the position.
Masa Saitoh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halsti is trying to escape the position but Saitoh is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh trying to control the action but Halsti is working from the bottom. #T1#
Saitoh tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Saitoh is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Halsti will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Halsti is trying to improve his position.
Halsti trying his best to control but Saitoh has mounted him.
Halsti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saitoh lands with some strikes.#T2#
Halsti is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saitoh unloading with bombs!#CUT#That has opened up Royal Halsti's cut even more.
Halsti takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT#The cut above Royal Halsti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Royal Halsti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Masa Saitoh!
After winning the bout, Masa Saitoh 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:
C289: Albatross vs Cheese
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gora.
An attempted straight right counter from Saitoh misses the target.
Gora throws out a loose jab but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gora throws a hook but Saitoh avoids it easily.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gora with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gora looks to score with a jab to the body but Saitoh is just out of range.
Gora chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saitoh throws a shot from downtown. Gora moves away and avoids it.
Saitoh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gora fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gora cracks Saitoh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saitoh misses with a right hand
and Gora counters with a thumping low kick.
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gora moves away.
Saitoh dodges the punch combination from Gora.
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gora.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gora misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Gora steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.
Saitoh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gora motions for Saitoh to come forward. Gora throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gora throws out a loose jab but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saitoh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gora takes a swing at Saitoh's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Saitoh.
Gora throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saitoh takes one to the chin there.
Gora cracks Saitoh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saitoh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gora.
Borowa Gora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saitoh throws the left hand but Gora avoids the punch easily.
Saitoh lands a nice shot that snaps Gora's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saitoh misses with a hook.
Saitoh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gora sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saitoh throws a jab when Gora was well out of range.#T2#
Gora swings widly with a right hand
and Saitoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Saitoh throws the left hand but Gora avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Saitoh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gora jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gora lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gora.
An inside leg kick from Gora misses.
Saitoh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut there from Gora.
Gora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saitoh throws out the jab.
Gora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saitoh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Gora there.#CUT2#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saitoh.
Gora throws a counter combo.
Saitoh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gora makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saitoh sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Saitoh swings for the body but Gora moves out of range.
Saitoh shoots in looking for a takedown. Gora tries to sprawl out of it but Saitoh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gora manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gora connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saitoh's hands.
Saitoh throws a right hand that misses
and Gora counters with a nice body shot.
Saitoh staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Gora coming out on top.
Saitoh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saitoh misses with a left hand
and Gora counters with a thumping low kick.
Gora misses with an uppercut
letting Saitoh counter with a right hand.
Gora is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saitoh had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Saitoh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gora sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saitoh somewhat.
Gora lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Saitoh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gora avoids the body shot from Saitoh.
#T4#
Saitoh fails with the takedown
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gora lands a nice hook to Saitoh's body. Saitoh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Saitoh misses its intended target.
Gora is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A cross from Saitoh lands.
Gora connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gora has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot lands for Gora.
Gora throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saitoh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gora scores with a shot to the body.
Saitoh takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gora lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Gora.
Gora walks into a stiff left hand from Saitoh.
Saitoh takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borowa Gora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Saitoh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gora jabs Saitoh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saitoh checks a low kick from Gora.
Gora swinging wildly here.
Saitoh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saitoh missing with a left hand there. Gora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gora just misses with a punch to the body.
Gora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gora looks to land a left hand but Saitoh moved out of range nicely.
Saitoh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saitoh ducks under a wild hook from Gora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora scoring well with a low kick there.
Saitoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gora.
Saitoh avoids the head kick by Gora.
Nice defenses there by Saitoh.
Gora getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saitoh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Saitoh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gora just misses with a punch to the body.
Saitoh throwing a counter right hand but Gora manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Saitoh.
A big right from Gora misses.
The fighters circling - Gora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saitoh throws out a loose jab but Gora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saitoh pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gora back to the cage. Saitoh follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saitoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saitoh throws a poor cross that misses
and Gora counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Saitoh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gora wants to stand and escape but Saitoh is having none of it. #ES2#
Gora scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Saitoh shoots for a takedown but Gora saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gora cracks Saitoh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gora connects with an inside leg kick.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown but Gora shows good takedown defense.
Borowa Gora seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
The fighters circling - Gora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gora lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gora stalks Saitoh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saitoh's face. Saitoh staggers backwards, shaken.
Saitoh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gora scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saitoh misses with a looping right.
Gora throws an off balance right hand
and Saitoh counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Gora.
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh is looking to counter punch.
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gora.
Gora misses with the combination.
Saitoh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gora misses with a looping left.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
Gora paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Gora. That snapped Saitoh's head back.
Gora throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saitoh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saitoh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Saitoh misses.
Gora moves out of range as Saitoh strikes.
Gora throws a low kick but Saitoh moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Saitoh misses the target.
A jab from Gora misses.
Gora has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gora with the inside leg kick.
Saitoh looks to land a left hand but Gora moved out of range nicely.
Gora swings for the body but Saitoh moves out of range.
Saitoh blocks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Saitoh.#CL#
Saitoh closes the distance and pushes Gora back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gora.
Gora blocks a body shot from Saitoh. #T4#
Saitoh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gora or not.
Gora is breathing heavily.
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!
Gora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gora tries to work over Saitoh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Gora avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
Saitoh lands a shoulder strike.
Saitoh has a couple of punches blocked by Gora.
Saitoh scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Gora.
Gora prevents a body shot from Saitoh.
Gora misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saitoh.
Saitoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saitoh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Gora avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gora.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Gora avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
Saitoh lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Gora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gora throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borowa Gora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gora scores with a head kick. Saitoh tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A slow jab from Saitoh misses its intended target.
Gora throws a body punch but Saitoh moves out of range.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Gora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gora avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gora is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gora throws a lazy uppercut
and Saitoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gora scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Saitoh misses.
Gora looks to land a left hand but Saitoh moved out of range nicely.
Gora tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saitoh is able to avoid easily.
Gora lands a jab to Saitoh's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
Gora tries to bum rush Saitoh with a series of wild strikes but Saitoh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Saitoh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gora is trying to defend but Saitoh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saitoh wants to take a breather but Gora is having none of it. #T1#
Saitoh stops Gora from getting back to his feet.
Gora 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gora wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh winds up and cracks Gora with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Saitoh there.
Gora is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saitoh lands a nice short elbow.
Saitoh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Saitoh. #ES2#
Gora manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gora.
Gora misses with a hook. Saitoh ducked under it nicely.
Masa Saitoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saitoh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saitoh fails with the takedown.
Gora doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saitoh checks the leg kick.
Saitoh avoids the body shot from Gora.
Gora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gora scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gora misses with a leg kick.
Gora throws a hook but Saitoh blocks it.
Saitoh lands the left hand.
Gora lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saitoh dives in and grabs Gora's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gora pushes down on Saitoh's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Gora.
Gora closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gora tries a head kick but it misses.
Saitoh throws a lazy uppercut
and Gora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gora throws out a leg kick but Saitoh moves out of range and Gora only half commits.
Saitoh drops his hands momentarily and Gora takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gora throws a hook but Saitoh blocks it.
Saitoh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gora circles away.
Saitoh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gora lands a leg kick that knocks Saitoh off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Gora.
Saitoh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gora to score with a decent uppercut.
Gora moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saitoh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gora bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saitoh's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Saitoh misses
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Decent striking displayed by Saitoh there.
Gora lands an overhand right.
Gora throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Saitoh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gora throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saitoh.#ROC2#Saitoh is rocked!
Gora slips a jab from Saitoh.
Saitoh misses with a straight right.
Saitoh throws a body punch but Gora moves out of range.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gora as he jumps to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gora.
Gora throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Saitoh to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borowa Gora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gora 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borowa Gora!
A very excited looking Borowa Gora rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
C288: Albatross vs Femme IV
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panda is defended easily by Saitoh.
Panda scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Panda cracks Saitoh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saitoh misses with a straight left.
Panda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saitoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh lands a nice shot that snaps Panda's head back.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saitoh misses with a looping right.
Panda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saitoh sprawls and moves away.
Saitoh 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Saitoh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saitoh lands with a good body shot.
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Saitoh has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Panda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saitoh did well to prevent Panda getting side control.
Saitoh wants to get back to full guard.
Saitoh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saitoh keeping hold of Panda's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saitoh manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Saitoh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saitoh is looking to sweep but instead, Panda has passed into half guard.
Saitoh tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
Saitoh manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Saitoh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
Saitoh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Panda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Panda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saitoh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Panda prevents Saitoh from improving his position.
Saitoh manages to get to full guard.
Panda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Panda trying to control but Saitoh is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Masa Saitoh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
That's time! Panda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A cross from Panda lands.
Saitoh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Panda slips a jab from Saitoh.
Good exchange - Saitoh coming out on top.#CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is getting worse.
Saitoh sizes up Panda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saitoh misses the jab.
Saitoh takes a swing at Panda's ribcage but misses.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saitoh.
Saitoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saitoh is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saitoh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Saitoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masa Saitoh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saitoh throws a jab when Panda was well out of range.
Panda takes a swing at Saitoh's ribcage but misses.
Panda looks to land a right hand but Saitoh moved out of range.
Panda shoots in but Saitoh avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Panda.
Who's going to make the next move?
Panda working away.
A lull in the action here as Panda stalls from top position.
D.D Panda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saitoh is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Panda is looking to take a break and control but Saitoh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saitoh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Panda happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A big right from Saitoh misses.
Panda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Donk. Panda catches Saitoh right on the button with a cross.
Saitoh works the jab nicely.#CUT2#Jeez, D.D Panda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Panda throws a right hand that misses
enabling Saitoh to counter with a crisp jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at D.D Panda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Masa Saitoh!
A victorious Masa Saitoh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Nfld live 42
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Saitoh misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saitoh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takala at a distance.
Takala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Saitoh lands.
Saitoh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saitoh looks to throw the jab but Takala is out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Saitoh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saitoh misses with a takedown attempt - Takala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh throws a lazy right hand but Takala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saitoh misses with a left hand
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Takala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saitoh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takala thinking.
Saitoh throws a lazy right hand but Takala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saitoh throws a sloppy body shot
and Takala counters with a leg kick.
Saitoh checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Saitoh misses its target.
Saitoh slips under a jab.
Saitoh throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Takala slips under a jab from Saitoh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saitoh or perhaps it was just good defense by Takala, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saitoh looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range.
Takala throws a combination that misses
letting Saitoh counter with a right hand. #T2#
Saitoh with a hook.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Saitoh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the body from Takala misses
and Saitoh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takala scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
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!
Saitoh misses with a hook
and Saitoh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saitoh misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Saitoh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Takala tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3#
Saitoh connects with a big shot to the side of Takala's head.
Saitoh trying to control.
Takala is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Saitoh off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Takala is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Saitoh wants to control but Takala is keeping busy.
Takala takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Saitoh 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.
Takala covering up well under a series of strikes from Saitoh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4#
Even with his hooks in, Saitoh manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Saitoh struggling to keep hold of the position.
Saitoh is landing with strikes from the back.
Saitoh throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Saitoh connects with a big shot to the side of Takala's head.
Takala covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Saitoh is throwing shots to the body but Takala manages to wriggle free. Saitoh pounces on him again and ends up in Takala's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takala wants to stand but Saitoh is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Takala throws a right and a left that Saitoh avoids nicely.
Saitoh misses with a looping left.
Takala connects with a solid leg kick.
Saitoh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takala on the side of the head.
Saitoh throws out a loose jab but Takala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takala appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saitoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saitoh misses with a looping left.
Takala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saitoh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh moves out of range as Takala throws a body kick.
Saitoh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Takala lands a really nice looking cross but Saitoh seems unphased.
A jab lands there for Takala.
Saitoh missing with a left hand there. Takala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Takala misses.
Saitoh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saitoh scores with a sloppy right hand. Takala should have avoided that one.
Saitoh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saitoh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takala can do to turn this around?
Saitoh digs a good hook to Takala's body.
Saitoh misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a thumping low kick.
A shot to the liver by Saitoh. Beautiful body shot.
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Masa Saitoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Takala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Saitoh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Takala is rocked!
Masa Saitoh is winning the standup battle so far.
Saitoh looks to throw the jab but Takala is out of range.
Takala slips a jab from Saitoh.
Takala counters with a body kick.
Takala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Saitoh misses the target.
Saitoh slips a jab and a cross from Takala.
Saitoh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saitoh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takala under the eye.#T3#
Saitoh misses with a hook.
Takala flicks out a counter leg kick but Saitoh steps away.
Saitoh misses with a right hand
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Saitoh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takala looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Saitoh working the strikes but Takala uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Saitoh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saitoh slips a nice elbow through Takala's hands, connecting with Takala's forehead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takala tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Saitoh manages to move to mount!
Saitoh misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Saitoh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saitoh is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Takala in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Takala is still in real trouble! Can Saitoh finish him?
Saitoh looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Takala covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Saitoh!
Masa Saitoh retains his light heavyweight title!
Masa Saitoh really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Nfld live 40
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Kiran looks to score with a jab to the body but Saitoh is just out of range.#TD#
Saitoh shoots in and bounces Kiran off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kiran keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saitoh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saitoh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Saitoh connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
Saitoh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saitoh is in close to Kiran's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Saitoh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saitoh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saitoh is looking to work some ground and pound but Kiran has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saitoh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kiran trying to control the position here.
Saitoh controlling from the top position.
Saitoh is looking to work some ground and pound but Kiran has wrist control.
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh passes Kiran's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kiran is refusing to be controlled, as Saitoh sits in half guard.
Saitoh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Saitoh wants to control but Kiran is keeping him busy.
Saitoh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kiran wants to get back to his feet.
Kiran wants to get back to full guard but Saitoh has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh avoids the attempt from Kiran to control.#T3#
Kiran blocking the ground and pound.
Saitoh lands with some strikes.
Saitoh unloading with bombs!
Saitoh is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kiran can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Saitoh is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kiran is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saitoh misses with a head shot.
Kiran slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Saitoh lands strikes from half guard.
Saitoh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kiran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saitoh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kiran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saitoh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saitoh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saitoh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kiran's head.
Saitoh prevents Kiran from standing back up.
Saitoh content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Saitoh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiran throws out the jab.
Saitoh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiran can do to turn this around?
Kiran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiran misses with a looping left.
Kiran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saitoh's sensitive parts.
A jab from Kiran does it's job there.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saitoh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kiran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saitoh scrambles back to his feet.
Donk. Kiran catches Saitoh right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Kiran misses.
Kiran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saitoh.
Kiran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh misses with a takedown attempt
and Kiran counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Saitoh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saitoh lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saitoh.
Saitoh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
Saitoh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kiran has his hands on Saitoh's head, controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Saitoh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Saitoh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saitoh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saitoh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kiran defends well and Saitoh ends up having to push Kiran into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kiran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards. #TD#
Saitoh gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kiran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saitoh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kiran's head.
Kiran is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saitoh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Saitoh throwing shots but Kiran is blocking nicely.
Saitoh is nestled in close to Kiran, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Saitoh is nestled in close to Kiran, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Masa Saitoh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saitoh drops an elbow to the side of Kiran's head.
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. Saitoh connects with a nice short shot to Kiran's temple.
Saitoh throws a strike but Kiran avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kiran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saitoh.
Kiran keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Kiran keeps moving.
Saitoh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Saitoh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saitoh landing with the ground and pound.
Saitoh throws a big elbow that misses.
Kiran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saitoh distracts Kiran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saitoh postures up and lands a big shot to Kiran's brow.
Saitoh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kiran's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Masa Saitoh will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Kiran takes a swing at Saitoh's ribcage but misses.
Saitoh throws a hook but Kiran blocks it.
Kiran swings for the body but Saitoh moves out of range.
Kiran throws a jab when Saitoh was well out of range.
Saitoh scores with a hook.
Kiran moves away from the strike by Saitoh.
A shot to the body from Saitoh misses
letting Kiran counter with a right hand.
Saitoh catches Kiran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saitoh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kiran.
Kiran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saitoh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh fails with a takedown attempt.
Kiran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saitoh moves away.
Kiran with a nice cross.
Saitoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Kiran digs a good hook to Saitoh's body.
Kiran connects with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saitoh or perhaps it was just good defense by Kiran, which made it look bad.
Saitoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Kiran slips under a jab.
Kiran looks to land a left hand but Saitoh moved out of range nicely.
Saitoh misses the shot to the body.
Kiran was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kiran misses the body punch
and Saitoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ovidio Kiran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kiran swings widly with a right hand
and Saitoh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kiran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kiran slips under a jab.#T2#
Saitoh fails with the takedown.
Kiran tries a quick counter leg kick but Saitoh is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiran connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saitoh misses the jab.
Kiran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Kiran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kiran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saitoh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saitoh slips a jab from Kiran.
Kiran sizes up Saitoh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Saitoh.
Kiran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saitoh.
Saitoh throws a lazy right hand but Kiran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Saitoh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kiran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Saitoh catches Kiran right on the button with a cross.
Kiran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiran. Saitoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saitoh moves away from the strike by Kiran.
Saitoh slips under a jab.#TD#
Saitoh dives in and scores a takedown into Kiran's guard.
Kiran being controlled here, momentarily.
Saitoh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saitoh looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
Saitoh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saitoh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saitoh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saitoh looking to sit in guard and control but Kiran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Masa Saitoh did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Saitoh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Saitoh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kiran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saitoh missing with a left hand there. Kiran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saitoh scores with a body shot.
Kiran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.
Saitoh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiran circles away.
Saitoh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kiran is fending him off so far but Saitoh persists. Nope, Kiran circles away and we're back to standing.
Saitoh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiran.
Saitoh darts in looking for a takedown but Kiran gets double underhooks and turns Saitoh into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. 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.
Kiran throws a punch but it's blocked by Saitoh.
Saitoh tries for a takedown but Kiran manages to get underhooks.
Saitoh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kiran avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Saitoh.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiran just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saitoh's brow. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Saitoh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Saitoh wants a takedown.
Kiran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Saitoh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Kiran breaks the clinch.
Saitoh shoots in for a double leg but Kiran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saitoh slips a jab from Kiran.
Kiran jabs Saitoh to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Saitoh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kiran to the ground. Saitoh is now in Kiran's guard.
Saitoh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saitoh being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Kiran is trying to control the position but Saitoh postures up.
Saitoh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kiran's head.
Saitoh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saitoh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saitoh throws a strike but Kiran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Saitoh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kiran's guard. #REVR#
Saitoh postures up in Kiran's guard and throws a big left but Kiran blocks it.
Kiran wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Saitoh is now in half guard.
Saitoh is pressing down on Kiran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kiran is holding on for now.
Saitoh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiran keeps working.
Saitoh throws a strike but Kiran avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Saitoh looking to sit in guard and control but Kiran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Saitoh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saitoh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kiran tries to kick Saitoh off but Saitoh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kiran is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saitoh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Saitoh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saitoh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiran trying to control here.
Kiran is not content to let Saitoh control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Masa Saitoh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saitoh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Saitoh shoots in but no luck this time.
Kiran lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Kiran.
Saitoh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Saitoh as he connects with a hook.
Saitoh misses with a looping left.
Kiran now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kiran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kiran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saitoh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saitoh's head backwards.
Saitoh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saitoh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kiran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Kiran misses with a straight right.
Saitoh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut
and Kiran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kiran throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Saitoh counters with a takedown into side control.
Kiran throws Saitoh to one side and escapes!
Saitoh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kiran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saitoh on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saitoh.
Saitoh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saitoh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kiran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kiran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ovidio Kiran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kiran stuffs the takedown attempt from Saitoh. Saitoh gets slowly back to his feet.
Kiran has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kiran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiran leaves Saitoh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saitoh moves out of range as Kiran strikes.
Saitoh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kiran swivels and escapes.
Saitoh takes a swing at Kiran's ribcage but misses.
Kiran misses with a shot to the body
and Saitoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saitoh shoots for a double leg takedown but Kiran sprawls well. He's pushed Saitoh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kiran misses with a looping right.
Masa Saitoh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Saitoh goes for a double leg but Kiran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kiran continues to drive forward.
Kiran lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.#BC2#
Kiran manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Saitoh scores with a takedown into Kiran's guard.
Saitoh is stalling in the full guard.
Saitoh passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Saitoh controlling the position from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ovidio Kiran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saitoh 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Masa Saitoh!
Masa Saitoh retains his light heavyweight title!
After the big win, Masa Saitoh made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Ovidio Kiran stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lachhaar-pato! Back to the gym.'. |
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Event:
Nfld 36
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradock throws a shot from downtown. Saitoh moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Saitoh.
Saitoh swings widly with a right hand
and Bradock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bradock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bradock misses with a wild body shot.
Saitoh moves out of range as Bradock strikes.
Bradock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saitoh moves away.
As Bradock looks to move away, Saitoh throws a big counter combo but Bradock just gets out of the way.
Bradock throws a push kick but Saitoh slaps the foot to one side.
We've been hearing reports that Saitoh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saitoh ducks right into an uppercut from Bradock.
No joy there for Saitoh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Bradock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bradock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bradock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bradock has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Saitoh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Saitoh misses with a wild body shot.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut.
Saitoh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bradock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradock throws a body punch but Saitoh moves out of range. #T1#
Saitoh loads up on a big right hand but Bradock slips the punch.
Bradock connects with a crisp jab.
Loratcho Bradock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh lands with an overhand left.
Bradock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bradock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saitoh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saitoh moves away from the strike by Bradock.
Bradock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saitoh throws a hook to the side of Bradock's head but Bradock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saitoh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bradock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bradock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saitoh.
Bradock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bradock tests Saitoh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bradock staying out of range there.
Bradock connects with a crisp jab.
Loratcho Bradock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradock. Saitoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bradock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Saitoh. That snapped Bradock's head back.
Saitoh scores with a punch to the head.
Bradock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saitoh manages to avoid it.
Saitoh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bradock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saitoh misses with a body shot.
Saitoh misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Bradock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bradock scores with a punch to the head.
Saitoh misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Saitoh.
Bradock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saitoh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bradock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saitoh throws a hook but Bradock avoids it easily.
Bradock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saitoh circles away quickly and effectively.
Bradock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Saitoh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab by Saitoh.
Saitoh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bradock.
Saitoh checks a leg kick.
Bradock slips a jab from Saitoh.
Bradock swings for the body but Saitoh moves out of range.
Saitoh blocks the body kick.
Bradock scores with a jab to the body.
Saitoh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Saitoh misses the target.
Bradock throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Saitoh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saitoh.
Saitoh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saitoh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bradock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saitoh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bradock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Saitoh wants to sweep here but Bradock controlling him for the moment.
Saitoh striking off his back but it's not causing Bradock any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Saitoh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loratcho Bradock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bradock misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Saitoh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saitoh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bradock can pounce on him.
Bradock throws a poor cross that misses
and Saitoh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saitoh throws a nice looking combination but Bradock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saitoh defending well as Bradock loads up on a big left hand.
Bradock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bradock looks to score with a jab to the body but Saitoh is just out of range.
Saitoh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bradock's hands.
Bradock throws a looping overhand right but Saitoh ducks down to avoid it.
Bradock connects with a jab.
Saitoh slips a straight right by Bradock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradock slaps away a takedown attempt from Saitoh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saitoh slips under a jab from Bradock.
Saitoh lands a jab to the nose.
A left lands for Saitoh.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Bradock.
Saitoh jabs Bradock right on the nose. Bradock blinks but takes it well.
Saitoh shoots in and drives through. Bradock sprawls well.
Bradock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bradock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bradock lands the left hand.
Saitoh tries to move into range but Bradock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bradock.
Bradock throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Saitoh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saitoh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bradock is staying active underneath Saitoh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saitoh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bradock is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bradock can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Saitoh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saitoh wants to pass the guard but Bradock is defending well.
Saitoh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bradock defending well though.
Nice strikes from Saitoh there.
Saitoh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saitoh working Bradock over with strikes.
Saitoh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saitoh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saitoh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Saitoh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bradock taking some punishment here, with Saitoh in his half guard.
Saitoh works his foot free and advances to mount.
Saitoh looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Saitoh dominating with strikes here.
Bradock is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bradock takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Saitoh working Bradock over with strikes here.
The referee warns Bradock that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T4#
Saitoh looking to finish Bradock with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bradock!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee warns Bradock that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bradock manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bradock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bradock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saitoh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saitoh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saitoh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Saitoh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saitoh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Saitoh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bradock misses the jab.#TD#
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Saitoh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bradock keeps working.
Saitoh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saitoh lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saitoh.
Bradock wants to get back to full guard but Saitoh has mounted him!
Saitoh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T1#
Saitoh dominating with strikes here.
Saitoh with good strikes from the mount here!
Saitoh lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC#Bradock is rocked!
Saitoh softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Bradock is out cold! Saitoh jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Saitoh!
Masa Saitoh retains his light heavyweight title!
Masa Saitoh managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Nfld live 35
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Saitoh swings for the body but Kiran moves out of range.
Kiran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kiran throws a lazy right hand but Saitoh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiran. Saitoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saitoh cracks Kiran with an open hand slap.
Saitoh misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiran misses the target.
Kiran throws a big shot that misses.
Saitoh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh throws a jab when Kiran was well out of range.
Saitoh throws a lazy uppercut
and Kiran counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Saitoh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kiran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Saitoh.
Ovidio Kiran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kiran lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Saitoh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saitoh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Jab by Kiran.
A swing and a miss from Kiran.
Kiran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saitoh lands a jab to the nose.
Kiran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A cross from Kiran lands.
A lazy left from Saitoh finds it's target.
Saitoh just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saitoh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Kiran looks to land a combination but Saitoh avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saitoh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiran just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiran connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Saitoh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saitoh throws a shot from downtown. Kiran moves away and avoids it.
Kiran is looking for a counter combo.
Kiran is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saitoh takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Saitoh misses the target.
Kiran bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saitoh's head.
Kiran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saitoh.
Kiran appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kiran misses with a hook to the body
and Saitoh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiran lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiran throws a body punch but Saitoh moves out of range.
Saitoh avoids the body shot from Kiran.
Nice sprawl there from Kiran as Saitoh shoots in.
Saitoh lands a glancing blow to the side of Kiran's head.
Kiran lands with a straight right. Saitoh didn't see that one coming.
Kiran is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Kiran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saitoh.
Saitoh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kiran misses with a low kick as Saitoh jumps back.
Saitoh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saitoh avoids the body shot from Kiran.
Saitoh throws a body punch but Kiran moves out of range.
Saitoh cracks a nice hook into Kiran's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saitoh. Kiran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiran moves out of range as Saitoh strikes.
Saitoh ducks under a wild hook from Kiran.
Kiran ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Kiran half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kiran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kiran with a hook.
Saitoh throws a looping overhand right but Kiran ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Kiran slips under a jab from Saitoh.
Saitoh misses with a two punch combination.
Kiran ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Saitoh lands a slapping body shot.
Kiran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saitoh misses with a straight left.
Ovidio Kiran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh staying out of range there.
Saitoh scores with a jab.
Kiran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saitoh.
Kiran throws an off balance right hand
and Saitoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiran. Saitoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saitoh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiran.
Kiran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiran's corner calls for a 1-2. Kiran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Masa Saitoh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
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#
Saitoh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kiran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kiran scores with a shot to the body.
Kiran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saitoh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kiran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kiran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saitoh.
Kiran is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saitoh walks into a jab.
Masa Saitoh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kiran staying out of range there.
Kiran misses with a hook. Saitoh ducked under it nicely.
Saitoh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiran.#T1#
Saitoh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiran.
Kiran ducks right into an uppercut from Saitoh.
Kiran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Saitoh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kiran tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Saitoh is in Kiran's guard.
Saitoh advances position into side control!
Saitoh is working Kiran over with some ground and pound from side control.
Saitoh in side control, throwing shots but Kiran defends.
Kiran manages to get back to half guard.
Saitoh is pressing down on Kiran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kiran is holding on for now.
Saitoh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kiran defending well though. #T2#
Saitoh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saitoh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saitoh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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!
Saitoh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh is stalling here. Kiran is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Saitoh seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kiran has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU#
Kiran stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Saitoh backs away, Kiran returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saitoh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saitoh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Kiran scores with a body shot.
Saitoh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiran.
Kiran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saitoh.
#TD2#
Saitoh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kiran parries the strikes from Saitoh easily there. Saitoh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kiran to escape.
Saitoh working the strikes but Kiran uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Saitoh looks to land a strike but Kiran avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kiran has control of Saitoh's left arm, preventing Saitoh from doing any damage.
Saitoh throws a big right hand that misses.
Saitoh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Saitoh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Saitoh is trying to ground and pound but Kiran uses the momentary lack of control by Saitoh to regain half guard.
Saitoh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Saitoh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kiran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saitoh thows a huge punch but Kiran dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Masa Saitoh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Kiran misses with a two punch combination.
Saitoh defending well as Kiran loads up on a big left hand.
Saitoh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saitoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saitoh. #TD2#
Saitoh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiran looking to control.
#T1#
Saitoh trying to control but Kiran is working from the bottom.
Kiran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saitoh throws a big right hand that misses.
Saitoh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saitoh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Saitoh trying to control but Kiran is working from the bottom.
Kiran keeping full guard, as Saitoh tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
Kiran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saitoh throws a strike but Kiran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Saitoh wants to sweep but no luck.
Kiran wanted to stand there but Saitoh had control of the position.
Kiran won't allow Saitoh to sweep him here. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saitoh lands a jab to Kiran's midsection.
Saitoh swinging wildly here.
Kiran throws a body shot but no joy.
Saitoh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saitoh connects with a single shot there.
Kiran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saitoh lands a glancing blow to the side of Kiran's head.#T4#
Saitoh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Saitoh misses with a wild body shot.
Saitoh moves away from the strike by Kiran.
Nice defenses there by Kiran.
Kiran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saitoh's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Saitoh does it's job there.
Saitoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Kiran slips under a jab.
It looked like Kiran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saitoh.
Kiran lands with a nice body punch.
Kiran moves out of range as Saitoh strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kiran tries to move into range but Saitoh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
That's time! Kiran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Kiran misses with a double jab.
Kiran misses with a looping left.
Kiran scores with a sloppy right hand. Saitoh should have avoided that one.
Saitoh fails to land the takedown.
Kiran misses with a looping right.
Saitoh misses the jab.
Kiran missing with a left hand there. Saitoh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiran misses the body punch
and Saitoh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saitoh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kiran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saitoh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saitoh checks a leg kick. #T1#
Saitoh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saitoh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saitoh dives in for a single leg takedown but Kiran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Saitoh. That snapped Kiran's head back.
Saitoh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saitoh scores with a jab.
Kiran ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Kiran scores with a jab to the body.
Kiran just misses with a punch to the body.
Saitoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiran.
Saitoh avoids the body shot from Kiran.
Saitoh swings widly with a right hand
and Kiran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saitoh tries for a takedown but Kiran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ovidio Kiran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Saitoh.#T2#
Saitoh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saitoh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Saitoh.
Saitoh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kiran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kiran misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saitoh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kiran slips under a jab.
Kiran throws a body punch but Saitoh moves out of range.
Saitoh misses with a straight right.
Kiran throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saitoh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kiran defends well and Saitoh ends up having to push Kiran into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saitoh lands a nice looking body shot.
Saitoh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saitoh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saitoh is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T3#
Kiran throws a leg kick which misses Saitoh's front leg but catches the back leg as Saitoh tries to avoid it.
Kiran staying out of range there.
Saitoh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kiran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kiran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kiran lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
An inside leg kick lands from Kiran.
Kiran looks to score with a jab to the body but Saitoh is just out of range.
Kiran looks to score with a jab to the body but Saitoh is just out of range.
Kiran tests Saitoh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kiran throws out a loose jab but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiran throws a jab but it's blocked by Saitoh. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Kiran.
Kiran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiran but Kiran pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice uppercut lands for Saitoh. That snapped Kiran's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Saitoh.
Saitoh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kiran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Kiran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saitoh slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ovidio Kiran will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Kiran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saitoh throws out a counter right but Kiran avoids it with no problem.
Kiran throws a body shot but no joy.
Saitoh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kiran tries to avoid it but Saitoh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kiran to the ground. Kiran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A low kick from Kiran misses
and Saitoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut
and Kiran counters with a right hand to the body.
Kiran moves out of range of the strikes.
Kiran lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh misses the shot to the body.
Kiran lands a nice shot to the body.
Saitoh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kiran misses with a hook.#T1#
Kiran misses with a straight right.
Saitoh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kiran finds it's way round the side to connect with Saitoh's head.
Saitoh cracks Kiran with an open hand slap.
Saitoh throws out a loose jab but Kiran uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Kiran.
Saitoh dives in for a single leg takedown but Kiran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saitoh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kiran scores with a jab to the body.
Saitoh avoids the body shot from Kiran.
Kiran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saitoh's sensitive parts.
Saitoh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Kiran.
Saitoh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ovidio Kiran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saitoh throws a lazy right hand but Kiran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saitoh ducks under a wild hook from Kiran.
Saitoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiran manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kiran.
Kiran lands a lovely overhand right.
Saitoh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiran lands with an uppercut that bounces Saitoh off the cage and back into range.
Kiran wants to land a leg kick but Saitoh is out of range.
Saitoh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kiran defends it well.
Kiran lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saitoh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiran.
Kiran throws a series of punches but Saitoh moves out of range.
Kiran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saitoh manages to avoid it.
Masa Saitoh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A big left from Kiran misses.
Kiran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kiran throws a jab when Saitoh was well out of range.
Saitoh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kiran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ovidio Kiran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Saitoh.
Kiran slips a jab and a cross from Saitoh.
Kiran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Saitoh counter with a right hand.
Saitoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Saitoh takes one to the side of the head.
Saitoh lands a glancing blow to the side of Kiran's head.
Kiran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kiran just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kiran napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saitoh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiran keeps working.
Saitoh slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Saitoh 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.
Saitoh prevents Kiran from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ovidio Kiran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saitoh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Saitoh!
Masa Saitoh is the new light heavyweight champion!
Masa Saitoh took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Ovidio Kiran was interviewed post fight and said 'Lachhaar-pato! Back to the gym.'. |
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Nfld live 34
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Saitoh misses with a shot to the body
and Picogram counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Picogram doesn't manage to clinch there - Saitoh circles away.
Saitoh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Picogram keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Picogram misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Saitoh counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Picogram!
Picogram regains half guard, as Saitoh was trying to land strikes.
Picogram desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Picogram is trying to control but can't.
Saitoh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Picogram defending well though.
Picogram wants to improve his position but Saitoh is controlling well.
Picogram regains full guard. Nicely done.
Picogram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saitoh.
Picogram manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saitoh manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh working a defensive guard here.
Saitoh looking for a sweep. Not yet Saitoh, not yet. #T2#
Saitoh is looking to sweep but instead, Picogram has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh is looking to get back to full guard here but Picogram has managed to pass to side control instead.
Picogram takes a little break here. Saitoh wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Saitoh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saitoh is not content to let Picogram control the position. #T3##SUB#
Picogram goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Saitoh rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Picogram's guard! Nice work there by Saitoh!
Saitoh won't allow Picogram to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saitoh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Picogram wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saitoh is pushing down on Picogram's leg trying to pass to half guard. Picogram is fighting to maintain full guard but Saitoh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Picogram regains full guard. Nicely done.
Picogram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saitoh controlling from the top position.
Picogram keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully. #T4#
Picogram throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Picogram looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saitoh is one step ahead there.
Picogram is trying to control the position but Saitoh postures up.
Picogram is looking to stand back up but Saitoh counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Picogram.
Picogram is controlling Saitoh's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh trying to mount his opponent but Picogram defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jonny Picogram will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Picogram missing with a left hand there. Saitoh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saitoh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Picogram.
Saitoh misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Picogram tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picogram drops his hands momentarily and Saitoh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saitoh staying out of range there.
Saitoh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saitoh thuds a left hand into Picogram's body.
Picogram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saitoh.
Jonny Picogram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Picogram is trying to maintain the position but Saitoh is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Picogram blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saitoh.
Saitoh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Saitoh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Picogram is trying to maintain the position but Saitoh is very close to passing his half guard.
Saitoh stalling.
Picogram tries to get to full guard but Saitoh has control of the leg.
Saitoh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Picogram moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Picogram wants to sweep but no luck.
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
Picogram wants to sweep here but Saitoh controlling him for the moment.
Saitoh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Picogram not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saitoh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saitoh won't allow Picogram to sweep him here.
Saitoh working some strikes from top position.
Saitoh won't allow Picogram to sweep him here.
Saitoh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Saitoh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saitoh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saitoh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saitoh distracts Picogram with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Picogram being controlled here, momentarily.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Picogram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saitoh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Picogram looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saitoh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Picogram keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saitoh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saitoh preventing the sweep.
Picogram keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Picogram pulls Saitoh in close to prevent any damage.
Picogram controls Saitoh momentarily but Saitoh frees himself.
Picogram will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saitoh stands up over Picogram, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
That's time! Picogram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Saitoh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saitoh with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Saitoh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Picogram sneaks back into half guard.
Saitoh controlling the action here.
Picogram moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Masa Saitoh has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saitoh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Saitoh trying to control but Picogram is working from the bottom.
Picogram looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saitoh postures up.
Picogram looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saitoh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saitoh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Picogram's head.
Saitoh preventing the sweep.
Saitoh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Saitoh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saitoh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saitoh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Saitoh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Picogram has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Saitoh has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Saitoh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Picogram fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Saitoh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Picogram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Picogram lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Saitoh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Picogram quickly recovers to half guard.
Picogram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saitoh is working away from the top position though.
Picogram is trying to get back to full guard.
Picogram wants to control but Saitoh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saitoh thows a huge punch but Picogram dodges it nicely.
Picogram is pressing down on Saitoh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Picogram controls Saitoh momentarily but Saitoh frees himself. #T4#
Saitoh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Picogram wants to sweep here but Saitoh controlling him for the moment.
Saitoh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saitoh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Picogram's head.
Saitoh tries to free his leg and advance position but Picogram is retaining full guard.
Picogram looking to control.
Saitoh landing some decent shots from guard.
Saitoh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saitoh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Saitoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saitoh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Saitoh!
Masa Saitoh took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 41
Date: May 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Payton misses with a hook. Saitoh ducked under it nicely.
Saitoh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saitoh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saitoh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payton.
Saitoh with the counter takedown but Payton avoids it easily.
Payton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Payton wants it to stay on the feet.
Payton misses with a body shot.
Saitoh feints the counter takedown.
Saitoh lands a nice looking body shot.
Payton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saitoh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saitoh moves away from the strike by Payton.
Payton throws an off balance right hand
and Saitoh counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Payton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Payton connects with an inside leg kick.
Payton throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Saitoh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Payton's guard.
Payton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Saitoh tries to free his leg and advance position but Payton is retaining full guard.
Saitoh throws an elbow that misses. Payton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saitoh's guard. Nice move by Payton!#REVR#
Payton preventing the sweep.
Payton is looking to stand up but Saitoh won't let him.
Saitoh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Payton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saitoh wants to sweep here but Payton controlling him for the moment.
Saitoh keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Payton wants to control from the top but Saitoh keeps moving.
Payton wants to get up but he can't break Saitoh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Saitoh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Payton's guard. #REVB#
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
Payton managing to control the position.
Saitoh tries to free his leg and advance position but Payton is retaining full guard.
Payton pulls Saitoh in to control the position.
Saitoh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saitoh postures up.
Payton looking for a sweep. Not yet Payton, not yet. #T3#
Saitoh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saitoh being controlled here momentarily.
Saitoh 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.
Payton wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Saitoh throwing strikes from guard but Payton blocks nicely.
Payton looking for a sweep. Not yet Payton, not yet.
Payton is trying to keep Saitoh in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saitoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saitoh ducks under a wild hook from Payton.
Saitoh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saitoh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payton.
Saitoh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saitoh tries for a takedown but Payton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walter Payton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Saitoh.
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payton.
Saitoh punishes Payton's body with a nice straight punch.
Saitoh defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Saitoh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Payton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Payton regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payton is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Walter Payton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A clash of legs there as Saitoh blocks the low kick.
Payton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Payton misses with a few strikes there.
Saitoh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saitoh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Payton thinking.
Saitoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saitoh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saitoh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payton.#TD2#
Saitoh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Payton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saitoh off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saitoh wants to escape the position.
Masa Saitoh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saitoh is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Payton.
Saitoh staying busy and making it hard for Payton to control.
Saitoh is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Payton.
Saitoh tries to roll but Payton sticks to his back.
#T1#
Payton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Saitoh rolls, trying to escape but Payton keeps control of the position.
Payton keeps control of the position easily here as Saitoh tries to buck him off.
Saitoh tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Payton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Payton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Saitoh is trying desperately to improve position.
Payton tries to control but Saitoh wriggling away.
Saitoh can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton content just to control the position here.
Payton wants to control the pace but Saitoh is squirming around nicely.
Payton controlling the pace for now.
Saitoh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Payton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Payton controlling from mount. #T3#
Saitoh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Payton content just to control the position here.
Payton looking to control but Saitoh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Payton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Payton looking to control but Saitoh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Saitoh tries to reverse the position but Payton maintains control.
Payton content just to control the position here.
Payton prevents Saitoh from getting the reversal.
Payton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saitoh is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payton looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Payton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Payton moves into the clinch.
Payton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saitoh can do to turn this around?
Saitoh avoiding damage.
Saitoh blocks a body shot from Payton.
Saitoh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Payton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Payton is trying to stall.
Payton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Payton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Payton digs a right hand underneath Saitoh's ribcage. Saitoh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saitoh looking to stall.
Payton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saitoh looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Payton as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Saitoh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payton misses with a few strikes there.
Saitoh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payton.
A nice side step and Saitoh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Walter Payton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh shoots in but no luck this time.
Masa Saitoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walter Payton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Saitoh.#T2#
Payton throws a jab when Saitoh was well out of range.
Saitoh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Payton rather than just go for the knockout.
Payton misses with a looping left.
Payton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Saitoh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Saitoh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Saitoh.
Saitoh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saitoh not doing much here.
Payton is looking to control Saitoh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Payton avoid being mounted?
Payton is positioning himself well to prevent Saitoh advancing to mount. #T3#
Saitoh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Payton wants to improve his position but Saitoh is controlling well.
Saitoh is nestled in close to Payton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Walter Payton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Payton is staying active underneath Saitoh, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Saitoh 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.
Payton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Payton wants to improve his position but Saitoh is controlling well.
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. Saitoh connects with a nice short shot to Payton's temple.
Payton is trying to maintain the position but Saitoh is very close to passing his half guard.
Payton is looking for a sweep. Saitoh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Saitoh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Payton sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh prevents Payton from improving his position.
Payton is trying to maintain the position but Saitoh is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Masa Saitoh.
I think Payton 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Payton!
Walter Payton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 40
Date: Apr 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Versu leaves Saitoh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Versu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saitoh connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Versu misses the target.
Versu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some bone on bone action there as Saitoh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saitoh lands a right hook to the body.
Versu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Versu throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Saitoh counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Versu down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Saitoh crashes against the mat.
Versu parries the strikes from Saitoh easily there. Saitoh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Versu to escape.
Saitoh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Versu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Versu tries to get out of the position.
Saitoh postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T1#
Saitoh slows the pace down.
Saitoh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Saitoh tries to score with some ground and pound. Versu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Saitoh postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Saitoh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The referee asks Saitoh politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Saitoh prefers to stall for the moment though.
Saitoh trying to control the position but Versu is working away.
Saitoh grinds an elbow into Versu's temple.
Versu is not content to let Saitoh control the position.
Saitoh content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Saitoh looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Versu is avoiding damage well.
Saitoh trying to control the action but Versu is working from the bottom.
Saitoh landing a few strikes.
Saitoh staying calm.
Versu regains half guard, as Saitoh was trying to land strikes. #T3#
Versu is refusing to be controlled, as Saitoh sits in half guard.
Saitoh throwing shots but Versu is blocking nicely.
Saitoh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saitoh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Versu's head.
Saitoh lands strikes from half guard.
Saitoh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Versu defending well though.
Saitoh wants to free his trapped foot but Versu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saitoh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Saitoh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Versu's head.
Ground and pound from Saitoh.
Nice strikes from Saitoh there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh controlling the action here.
Saitoh wants to control but Versu is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh working over Versu with some ground and pound. Versu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saitoh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Versu defending well though.
Saitoh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Versu defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh 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#
Versu looks to land a left hand but Saitoh moved out of range nicely.
Saitoh cracks Versu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good exchange - Versu coming out on top.
Versu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saitoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Versu.
Saitoh scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab, jab by Versu - just one landing.
Saitoh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Versu walks into a jab.
Saitoh ducks under a wild hook from Versu.
Saitoh defending well as Versu loads up on a big left hand.
Saitoh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Saitoh dives in and scores a takedown into Versu's guard.
Saitoh postures up in Versu's guard and throws a big left but Versu blocks it.
Saitoh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saitoh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Versu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Versu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saitoh.
Masa Saitoh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saitoh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saitoh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
Versu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saitoh.
Saitoh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saitoh throws a big right hand that misses.
Versu keeping full guard, as Saitoh tries to pass.
Saitoh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saitoh lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Saitoh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Versu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saitoh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Versu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saitoh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saitoh distracts Versu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Versu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saitoh is looking to work some ground and pound but Versu has wrist control.
Saitoh trying to control but Versu is working from the bottom.
Saitoh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Saitoh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Versu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saitoh on the ground.
Saitoh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saitoh is looking to work some ground and pound but Versu has wrist control.
Saitoh trying to control but Versu is working from the bottom.
Saitoh forces his way into half guard.
Versu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saitoh. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saitoh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saitoh not doing much here.
Saitoh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saitoh is nestled in close to Versu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saitoh not doing much here.
Saitoh trying to control from half guard but Versu is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Versu misses with a wild body shot.
Saitoh slips a jab from Versu.
Saitoh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saitoh checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Saitoh misses.
Versu misses with a body shot.
Versu throws a low kick but Saitoh moves out of range easily.
Saitoh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saitoh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Saitoh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saitoh. Versu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saitoh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Saitoh dives in and scores a takedown into Versu's guard.
Saitoh throwing strikes from guard but Versu blocks nicely.
Saitoh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saitoh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Saitoh postures up in Versu's guard and throws a big left but Versu blocks it.
Versu being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saitoh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Versu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Versu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saitoh.
Geo Versu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saitoh distracts Versu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saitoh cracks Versu with a solid left hand.
Saitoh is working Versu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saitoh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saitoh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saitoh passes Versu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saitoh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saitoh throwing shots but Versu is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Saitoh there.
Masa Saitoh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Saitoh is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saitoh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD2#
Saitoh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Versu did well to prevent Saitoh getting side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Saitoh seems content to control.
Saitoh is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Saitoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saitoh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Saitoh!
After the big win, Masa Saitoh made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 38
Date: Mar 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Saitoh takes a swing at Picogram's ribcage but misses.
Saitoh slips under a jab.
Saitoh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saitoh misses with a right hand
enabling Picogram to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picogram scores with a leg kick.
Saitoh avoids the body shot from Picogram.
Picogram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram throws a poor cross that misses
and Saitoh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Saitoh. That snapped Picogram's head back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Saitoh has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Saitoh fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Saitoh slips a straight right by Picogram.
Picogram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picogram lands a really nice looking cross but Saitoh seems unphased.
Picogram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saitoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Picogram.
A slow jab from Saitoh misses its intended target.
Picogram tries to clinch up#TD2#
so Saitoh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Picogram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Picogram looking to control.
#T2#
Saitoh postures up in Picogram's guard and throws a big left but Picogram blocks it.
Picogram will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saitoh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saitoh postures up in Picogram's guard and throws a big left but Picogram blocks it.
Picogram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saitoh looking to pass the guard.
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Picogram keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Picogram is trying to control the position but Saitoh postures up.
Picogram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Picogram trying to control the position.
#T3#
Saitoh looking to pass the guard.
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
Saitoh scoring with some ground and pound.
Saitoh stays in close to Picogram's body and controls the position.
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Picogram keeps moving.
Picogram 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.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Picogram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Picogram misses with a wild body shot.
Saitoh misses with a right hand
and Picogram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Picogram misses with a combination
and Saitoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Picogram throws a body shot but no joy.
Picogram is looking to clinch.
Saitoh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Picogram defends it well.
Picogram swings for the body but Saitoh moves out of range.
Picogram misses with a body shot
and Saitoh counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#KD2#
Saitoh drops his shoulder and cracks Picogram with a huge uppercut! Picogram goes down! Can Saitoh finish him?
#ROC2#Picogram is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
Oh Picogram is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saitoh cracks Picogram with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picogram seems to have got his legs back now.
Picogram tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saitoh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Saitoh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Picogram moves into full guard.
Saitoh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saitoh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Picogram is trying to keep Saitoh in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh won't allow Picogram to sweep him here.
Saitoh forces his way into half guard.
Picogram wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Saitoh slips a nice elbow through Picogram's hands, connecting with Picogram's forehead.
Saitoh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saitoh lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Picogram is looking to control Saitoh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Picogram avoid being mounted?
Saitoh wants to take a breather but Picogram is having none of it.
Saitoh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saitoh trying to control from half guard but Picogram is working away.
Saitoh is controlling the pace.
Saitoh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Picogram is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saitoh controlling the pace.
Saitoh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Picogram is looking to improve his position.
Picogram trying to control from the bottom.
Picogram tries to roll over but Saitoh keeps him under control.
Saitoh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saitoh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Picogram manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Picogram 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.#T3#
Picogram keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Picogram is trying to control the position but Saitoh postures up.
Picogram wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Saitoh looking to sit in guard and control but Picogram gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Saitoh strikes from his own guard.
Picogram won't allow Saitoh to sweep him here.
Picogram trying to control but Saitoh is working from the bottom. #T4#
Saitoh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Picogram looking to pass the guard.
Picogram trying to control the position from guard on top but Saitoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saitoh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Picogram's guard. #REVB#
Saitoh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saitoh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picogram has momentary wrist control but Saitoh slips an elbow through the middle.
Picogram wants to sweep but no luck.
Picogram trying to control the position.
Saitoh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Picogram gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saitoh counters with a straight right hand.
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picogram.
Saitoh sizes up Picogram with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Picogram gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Picogram is wriggling around but Saitoh manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Picogram trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh trying to control from half guard but Picogram is working away.
Saitoh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Saitoh working over Picogram with some ground and pound. Picogram looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Picogram is not content to let Saitoh control the position.
Picogram keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Saitoh working over Picogram with some ground and pound. Picogram looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saitoh trying to control from half guard but Picogram is working away.
Saitoh prevents Picogram from improving his position.
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. Saitoh connects with a nice short shot to Picogram's temple. #T2#
Saitoh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saitoh lands strikes from half guard.
Saitoh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Picogram has hold of Saitoh's hands but Saitoh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Saitoh there.
Saitoh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saitoh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saitoh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Picogram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Picogram is looking to improve his position.
Picogram on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Masa Saitoh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Saitoh controlling the action here.
Picogram moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saitoh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saitoh preventing the sweep.
Saitoh 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jonny Picogram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saitoh slips a straight right by Picogram.
Saitoh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Picogram. That one must have hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picogram throws a low kick but Saitoh avoids it.
Saitoh throws an off balance right hand
and Picogram counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Saitoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saitoh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Saitoh! |
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Event:
Nfld FN 36
Date: Mar 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Bryant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Bean Bryant has been cut.
Bryant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saitoh looks to land a right hand but Bryant moved out of range.
Bryant jabs at Saitoh's body.
Bryant connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
A head kick misses from Bryant .
Sloppy strikes from Bryant . Those never looked like landing.
Saitoh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bryant lands a nice looking body shot.
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saitoh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saitoh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Saitoh tries to keep at a distance but Bryant has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saitoh managing to block the knees to the body from Bryant .
Bryant tries to land knees in the clinch but Saitoh avoids the damage to the body.
Bryant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saitoh avoids it.
Saitoh is pushing Bryant up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Saitoh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Bryant moves away from the strike by Saitoh.
Bean Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Bryant throws a left that rocks Saitoh and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bryant dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Saitoh regain composure!
Saitoh regains half guard, as Bryant was trying to land strikes.
Saitoh is controlling Bryant 's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Bryant wants to work for an arm triangle but Saitoh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saitoh moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saitoh pulls Bryant in close to his closed guard and prevents Bryant from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bryant pushing down on Saitoh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB#
Bryant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saitoh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bryant missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saitoh is looking to control Bryant 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saitoh avoid being mounted?
Bryant wants to free his trapped foot but Saitoh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saitoh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bryant is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Bryant seems to be working for a kimura but Saitoh defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bryant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Bryant stops Saitoh from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Bryant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Bryant is working for an americana but Saitoh has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bryant was thinking about the submission.
Saitoh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bryant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saitoh holds on and takes a little breather.
Bryant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bryant wants to pass the guard but Saitoh is keeping the position.
Saitoh is pulling down on Bryant 's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saitoh avoids the head kick by Bryant .
#CL#
Bryant has Saitoh up against the cage in a clinch.
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saitoh is defending well for now.
Saitoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Saitoh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Saitoh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bryant throws a lazy head kick
and Saitoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saitoh stuffs the takedown.
Bryant walks into a straight right hand from Saitoh.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.
Bryant is looking to counter punch.
Saitoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Saitoh lands a left and a right that send Bryant crashing to the mat, dazed. Saitoh thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bean Bryant will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Saitoh pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Bryant takes the fight into the clinch.
Saitoh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bryant tries to land knees in the clinch but Saitoh avoids the damage to the body.
Bryant missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Saitoh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saitoh lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Bryant is looking to close the distance but Saitoh sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Bryant crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Bryant is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Masa Saitoh! |
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Event:
Nfld live 21
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Saitoh throws a jab when Dickons was well out of range.
Dickons tries for a takedown but Saitoh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dickons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saitoh as he jumps to the side.
Saitoh throwing a counter right hand but Dickons manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Dickons looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Saitoh!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Dickons decides to stand back up. Dickons steps back and let's Saitoh get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh throws a good cross that connects.
Saitoh lands a really nice looking cross but Dickons seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Saitoh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saitoh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saitoh connects with a right hand. Dickons shakes it off.
Dickons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Masa Saitoh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovan Dickons.#T1#
Saitoh cracks Dickons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saitoh sprawls well. Saitoh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dickons gets slowly back to his feet.
Saitoh throws an overhand right that lands on Dickons's shoulder, as Dickons tries to avoid the shot.
Saitoh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dickons.
Dickons closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saitoh circles away.
Saitoh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dickons. Dickons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dickons goes for a double leg but Saitoh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saitoh continues to drive forward.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saitoh but Saitoh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dickons misses with a takedown attempt
and Saitoh counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Dickons out cold! What a finish! Saitoh is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Saitoh! |
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Event:
Yoi Otoshi O !!22-23!!
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Saitoh misses with a wild body shot.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saitoh shoots in but Built avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Saitoh looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Saitoh just gets out of the way.
Saitoh stuns Built with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saitoh misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
Saitoh sizes up Built with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Built definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saitoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Saitoh misses with a hook
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Saitoh will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Saitoh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Saitoh backing up. Saitoh nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Saitoh lands a nice shot that snaps Built's head back.
Saitoh throws a jab but it's blocked by Built.
Saitoh throws a lazy uppercut
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Saitoh.
A telegraphed right hand from Saitoh misses the target.
Saitoh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Saitoh dives in and grabs Built's left leg, looking for a takedown. Built pushes down on Saitoh's head and hops out.
Built throws a big counter combination but Saitoh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Saitoh misses.
Saitoh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Saitoh throws a big shot that misses.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Built gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saitoh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Saitoh stands up over Built, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saitoh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saitoh prevents Built from getting back to his feet.
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
Saitoh stops Built from standing up. #ES#
Built wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Saitoh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saitoh throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Saitoh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Built stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saitoh looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.
Saitoh swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Saitoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Saitoh misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Saitoh. #T4#
Saitoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saitoh.
Built throws a big counter combination but Saitoh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Molokai Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saitoh misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
Saitoh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left lands for Saitoh.
Saitoh is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saitoh misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Saitoh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saitoh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Built ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Built takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice sprawl there from Built as Saitoh shoots in.
As Saitoh looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Saitoh just gets out of the way.
Built takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Masa Saitoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saitoh scores with a jab. Built acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Saitoh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Built pushes Saitoh off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Molokai Built is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saitoh misses with a body shot
and Built counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Saitoh throws a sloppy body shot
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Saitoh.
Built staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Saitoh.
Saitoh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Built defends well and Saitoh ends up having to push Built into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Masa Saitoh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saitoh. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Saitoh scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Built gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Built wants to stand and escape but Saitoh is having none of it. #ES#
Built has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Saitoh off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saitoh shoots in and drives through. Built sprawls well.
Molokai Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Saitoh.#T2#
Saitoh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Built avoids it really well and circles away.
Built throws a big counter combination but Saitoh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saitoh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Built sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Built blocks a jab.
Saitoh misses the body punch
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Saitoh backing up. Saitoh nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Saitoh gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Built wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh is putting a hurting on Built here, landing some big shots from side control.
Built wants to get back to his feet but Saitoh drags him back down.
Molokai Built overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES#
Built bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Saitoh throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Saitoh backing up. Saitoh nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Saitoh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Built sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saitoh somewhat.
Built moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4##TD2#
Saitoh looking to score a takedown here. Built is defending well but Saitoh drives through and ends up in Built's guard.
Built has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Saitoh is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saitoh.
A short uppercut from Saitoh.
Built misses with some punches.
Saitoh blocks an uppercut.
Saitoh blocking some punches.
Saitoh tries to stall but Built uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Saitoh misses with a punch on the inside.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Saitoh.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Saitoh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built prevents a body shot from Saitoh.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Molokai Built dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Saitoh throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Built takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saitoh misses with a takedown attempt
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Saitoh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Built moves out of range as Saitoh strikes.
Saitoh throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh scores with a sloppy right hand. Built should have avoided that one.
Saitoh throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Built throws a big counter combination but Saitoh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saitoh has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Saitoh misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Built on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saitoh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Built looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Saitoh misses its intended target.
Saitoh lands a glancing blow to the side of Built's head.
Saitoh misses with a hook to the body
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Saitoh backing up. Saitoh nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Saitoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Saitoh.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Saitoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Saitoh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saitoh misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Saitoh misses.
Saitoh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Built under the eye.
Saitoh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Molokai Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Saitoh.
Saitoh misses with a left hand
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saitoh throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built throws a big counter combination but Saitoh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Saitoh shoots and misses
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saitoh throws a poor cross that misses
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Saitoh looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Saitoh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Masa Saitoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saitoh misses with a double jab
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Saitoh.
Saitoh misses with a looping left.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Saitoh throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Saitoh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Saitoh. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saitoh throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Saitoh looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Saitoh just gets out of the way.
Saitoh throws a poor cross that misses
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Saitoh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saitoh fails with the takedown
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Saitoh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saitoh swings widly with a right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Saitoh backing up. Saitoh nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Saitoh throws a poor cross that misses
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Built is working the combinations to good effect here.
Saitoh swings widly with a right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Molokai Built showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Built 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Molokai Built!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Molokai Built!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Molokai Built!
Molokai Built wins by unanimous decision!
Molokai Built bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
2022 Yakubarai
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saitoh's hands.
Anderson with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saitoh.
Saitoh misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Saitoh feinted with a counter takedown.
Saitoh works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Saitoh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Saitoh keeps it at a distance.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Saitoh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saitoh moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Saitoh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Saitoh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Saitoh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson throws a jab when Saitoh was well out of range.
Saitoh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.
Saitoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Saitoh ducks down to avoid it.
Saitoh throws a big counter combination but Anderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Saitoh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Jones Anderson has been cut.
Saitoh ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Saitoh's head but Saitoh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saitoh just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson throws a counter combo.
Saitoh loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Saitoh lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
The fighters circling - Saitoh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson tries to counter with a clinch but Saitoh shakes him off and moves away.
Saitoh lands a nice looking body shot.
Saitoh is looking to wear down Anderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saitoh darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Saitoh into the cage.
Saitoh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.#T3#
Saitoh works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saitoh is defending well for now.#TD#
Saitoh has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anderson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Saitoh trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Saitoh throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Saitoh lands a shot to the body.
The referee is taking a good look at Anderson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Saitoh!
Saitoh connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Anderson to escape the position.
#T4#
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!
Saitoh misses with an elbow to the head.
Anderson trying to control the hands but Saitoh won't let him.
Saitoh lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Saitoh connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Anderson to escape the position.
Anderson is in bad spot here.
Saitoh softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Anderson just trying to survive but Saitoh is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Anderson tries to escape but Saitoh has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Saitoh's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Saitoh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Anderson gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Saitoh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Saitoh throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Saitoh trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Saitoh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saitoh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh looks to land a strike but Anderson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saitoh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Saitoh preventing the sweep.
Saitoh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saitoh 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.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson seems keen to control Saitoh's posture.
Saitoh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saitoh is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Saitoh slips an elbow through the middle.
Saitoh tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Saitoh works over Anderson with some ground and pound from guard.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saitoh controls the pace.
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson is pulling down on Saitoh's head to control his posture.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Saitoh tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saitoh pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anderson back to the cage. Saitoh follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saitoh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saitoh. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saitoh.
Saitoh tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Saitoh is out of range.
Saitoh moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson throws a push kick but Saitoh slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Saitoh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson won't be happy with that.
Anderson is not content to let Saitoh control the position.
Saitoh lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Saitoh lands a nice forearm strike.
Saitoh is putting a hurting on Anderson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Anderson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saitoh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Anderson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Saitoh tries to score with some ground and pound. Anderson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Saitoh looking to control but instead Anderson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saitoh looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saitoh. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Saitoh checks it
and Saitoh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh avoids the head kick by Anderson.
#TD#
Saitoh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saitoh lands in his opponent's guard.
Saitoh is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Saitoh has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Saitoh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Saitoh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saitoh drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson has hold of Saitoh's hands but Saitoh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saitoh controlling the pace.
Saitoh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Saitoh.
Anderson is not content to let Saitoh control the position.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saitoh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saitoh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saitoh throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saitoh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Saitoh is very close to passing his half guard.
Saitoh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Anderson keeping hold of Saitoh's head, controlling as best he can.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Saitoh lands with a punch from half guard.
Saitoh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Masa Saitoh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saitoh stalling. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Saitoh controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Saitoh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Saitoh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saitoh 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Masa Saitoh!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Masa Saitoh!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Masa Saitoh!
Masa Saitoh wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
KOP MAX
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy tries to clinch up
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saitoh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Saitoh connects with a body shot.
Saitoh circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Saitoh does no damage.
Murphy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saitoh drops Murphy with a huge uppercut! Murphy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Saitoh is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Saitoh! |
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Event:
KOP MARS
Date: Sep 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Saitoh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Weismuller counters with a nice uppercut.
Saitoh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weismuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saitoh.
Saitoh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weismuller moves away.
Saitoh connects with a looping right hand.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Weismuller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saitoh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weismuller scrambles back to his feet.
Weismuller misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weismuller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saitoh moves away.
Saitoh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weismuller circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Saitoh dives in and scores a takedown into Weismuller's guard.
Weismuller has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Saitoh has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weismuller.
A right handed body shot lands from Weismuller.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Weismuller pushes Saitoh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Saitoh.
#BC2#
Weismuller manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weismuller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saitoh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weismuller.
Saitoh lands with an uppercut that bounces Weismuller off the cage and back into range.
Saitoh misses with a body shot.
Weismuller misses the shot to the body.
Saitoh swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weismuller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saitoh.
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!
Saitoh scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Saitoh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saitoh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weismuller 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.
Weismuller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saitoh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saitoh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Saitoh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weismuller.
Jab by Weismuller.
Weismuller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Weismuller avoids the body shot from Saitoh.
Saitoh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weismuller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weismuller avoids the body shot from Saitoh.
Saitoh slips a jab from Weismuller.
Saitoh fails to land the takedown.
Weismuller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weismuller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saitoh had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Saitoh dives in and grabs Weismuller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weismuller pushes down on Saitoh's head and hops out.
Saitoh drops his hands momentarily and Weismuller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weismuller but Weismuller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut. Saitoh saw that one coming.
Weismuller throws a shot from downtown. Saitoh moves away and avoids it.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saitoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
A quick step to the side and Saitoh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weismuller works Saitoh's body with a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saitoh.
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weismuller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saitoh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saitoh throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Weismuller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saitoh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Weismuller catches Saitoh right on the button with a cross.
Weismuller 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saitoh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saitoh dives in and grabs Weismuller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weismuller pushes down on Saitoh's head and hops out.
Saitoh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Weismuller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller slips a jab and a cross from Saitoh.
#TD#
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Weismuller wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Weismuller has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Saitoh is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Weismuller manages to break the clinch.
Weismuller misses with a head kick.
Saitoh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Weismuller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Weismuller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saitoh's head.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Saitoh is looking to wear down Weismuller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weismuller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weismuller punishes Saitoh's body with a nice straight punch.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Weismuller is just out of range.
Weismuller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saitoh throws a body punch but Weismuller moves out of range.
Saitoh digs a good hook to Weismuller's body.
Saitoh misses with a shot to the body
and Weismuller counters with a straight right hand.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saitoh.
Weismuller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weismuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weismuller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weismuller moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Saitoh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Weismuller's guard.
Weismuller scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Weismuller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Weismuller scores with a decent looking hook.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saitoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weismuller throws a hook but Saitoh blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Weismuller as he connects with a hook.
Weismuller slips a straight right by Saitoh.
Saitoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saitoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
Saitoh takes a swing at Weismuller's ribcage but misses.
Weismuller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Weismuller throws a hook to the side of Saitoh's head but Saitoh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weismuller moves away.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saitoh.
Weismuller has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Saitoh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Weismullers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Weismuller lands with an uppercut that bounces Saitoh off the cage and back into range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saitoh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weismuller.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saitoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
Saitoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller moves out of range of the strikes.
Weismuller scores with a decent looking hook.
Weismuller throws a shot from downtown. Saitoh moves away and avoids it.
Saitoh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Weismuller connects with a right hand. Saitoh shakes it off.
A big right from Weismuller misses.
Saitoh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weismuller throws a shot from downtown. Saitoh moves away and avoids it.
Weismuller scores with a jab to the body.
Saitoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weismuller manages to avoid it.
Weismuller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.
Saitoh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saitoh there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Weismuller.
Saitoh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Weismuller cracks Saitoh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saitoh's corner calls for a 1-2. Saitoh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Weismuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Saitoh is just out of range.
Weismuller misses the shot to the body.
Weismuller leaves Saitoh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looks like Saitoh has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Saitoh throws an overhand right that lands on Weismuller's shoulder, as Weismuller tries to avoid the shot.
Saitoh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Weismuller throws a shot from downtown. Saitoh moves away and avoids it.
Weismuller missing with a left hand there. Saitoh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saitoh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weismuller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut. Saitoh saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weismuller misses with a straight right.
Saitoh scores with a shot to the body.
Saitoh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weismuller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.
Saitoh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weismuller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saitoh looks to throw the jab but Weismuller is out of range.
Weismuller swings for the body but Saitoh moves out of range.
Saitoh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a looping left.
It looked like Saitoh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Weismuller moves out of range as Saitoh strikes.
Weismuller looks to throw the jab but Saitoh is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller lands a glancing blow to the side of Saitoh's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Weismuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Saitoh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Weismuller's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weismuller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Weismuller trying to control the position.
Saitoh working some strikes from top position.
Weismuller controls Saitoh momentarily but Saitoh frees himself.
Tommy Weismuller has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Weismuller trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Jab from Weismuller.
Saitoh cracks Weismuller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Weismuller moves away from the strike by Saitoh.
Weismuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saitoh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weismuller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saitoh somewhat.
Saitoh cracks Weismuller with an open hand slap.
A jab lands there for Weismuller.
The crowd cheers as Weismuller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saitoh doesn't seem phased though.
Masa Saitoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Weismuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Saitoh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weismuller catches Saitoh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Weismuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saitoh misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Weismuller.
Saitoh takes a swing at Weismuller's ribcage but misses.
Weismuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saitoh misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Weismuller lands a body shot.
Weismuller looks to land a right hand but Saitoh moved out of range.
Weismuller works Saitoh's body with a nice hook.
Weismuller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saitoh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Weismuller scores with a nice strike.
Saitoh lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
A jab lands there for Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a nice head kick!
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saitoh walks into a straight right hand from Weismuller.
Saitoh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weismuller circles away.
Weismuller lands a right hook to the body.
Tommy Weismuller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saitoh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weismuller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weismuller.
Nice sprawl there from Weismuller as Saitoh shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saitoh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as Weismuller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saitoh doesn't seem phased though.
Tommy Weismuller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weismuller.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saitoh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saitoh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Saitoh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weismuller scores with a hook.
Weismuller moves out of range of the strikes.
Weismuller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saitoh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weismuller.
Weismuller lands a head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weismuller.
A head kick from Weismuller lands but Saitoh takes it in his stride.
Saitoh fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Weismuller.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Weismuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weismuller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Weismuller!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Weismuller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KOP DOPE
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Jukkis tries to clinch
letting Saitoh counter with a right hand.
Jukkis tries to work over Saitoh's front leg with a kick but Saitoh checks it.
Jukkis throws a sloppy body shot
and Saitoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Jukkis is looking to score with low kicks.
Jukkis throws a push kick but Saitoh slaps the foot to one side.
Saitoh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saitoh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jukkis misses the shot to the body.
Jukkis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jukkis throws a leg kick but Saitoh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saitoh attempts a counter takedown but Jukkis avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukkis throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukkis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saitoh throws a hook to the side of Jukkis's head but Jukkis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been hearing reports that Saitoh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A shot to the body from Saitoh misses
and Jukkis counters with a good low kick that Saitoh was not able to check. #T1#
Saitoh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Saitoh blocks the leg kick.
Jukkis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jukkis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saitoh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Saitoh misses with a wild body shot.
Jukkis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saitoh.
Jukkis wants to counter the offense by Saitoh and move into the clinch position.
Jukkis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saitoh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jukkis can pounce on him.
#T2#
Saitoh misses the shot to the body.
Saitoh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jukkis doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body kick there by Jukkis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Jukkis misses.
Jukkis throws a leg kick but Saitoh checks it.
Saitoh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Allu Jukkis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jukkis staying out of range there.
Jukkis throws a counter combo.#TD#
Saitoh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saitoh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jukkis is looking for a sweep. Saitoh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Saitoh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jukkis wants to control but Saitoh is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh is looking to take a break and control but Jukkis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saitoh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Saitoh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Saitoh 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.
Jukkis wants to control but Saitoh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saitoh trying to control the pace.
Saitoh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Jukkis is rocked!#T4#
Saitoh lands a big elbow - Jukkis 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 Saitoh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Saitoh! |
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Event:
Slavic FL 34 Takeda - White
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Saitoh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saitoh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Ponjevic is just out of range.
Ponjevic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saitoh moves away from the strike by Ponjevic.
Saitoh lands a jab to Ponjevic's midsection.
Saitoh stuffs the takedown attempt from Ponjevic. Ponjevic gets slowly back to his feet.
Ponjevic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ponjevic misses with a takedown attempt
and Saitoh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milan Ponjevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponjevic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saitoh sprawls well. Saitoh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ponjevic gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Saitoh misses.
Ponjevic with a poor takedown
and Saitoh counters with a nice body shot.
Saitoh lands a jab to Ponjevic's midsection.
Saitoh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ponjevic rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponjevic throws a looping overhand right but Saitoh ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Saitoh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ponjevic doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Saitoh.#T1#
Ponjevic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saitoh as he jumps to the side.
Saitoh scores with a jab to the body.
Ponjevic ducks right into an uppercut from Saitoh.
A jab lands there for Saitoh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ponjevic. #TD#
Saitoh tries to sprawl but Ponjevic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ponjevic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saitoh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ponjevic.
Ponjevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saitoh is doing well to control the position and prevent Ponjevic from advancing to side control.
Saitoh tries to get to full guard but Ponjevic has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
Ponjevic in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Saitoh tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ponjevic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milan Ponjevic! |
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Event:
RISE 66:
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saitoh blocks a jab.
Markovic scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saitoh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markovic lands an overhand right.
Saitoh has his takedown stuffed
enabling Markovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Markovic cracks Saitoh on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Saitoh falls backwards against the cage. Markovic follows up with more strikes that drop Saitoh to his knees. Markovic keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Saitoh! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nedjeljko Markovic!
An out of breath Nedjeljko Markovic 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:
SENSEI FC 18
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Saitoh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Saitoh trying to control from half guard but Castilho is working away.
Saitoh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saitoh not doing much here.
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. Saitoh connects with a nice short shot to Castilho's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh drops an elbow to the side of Castilho's head.
Ground and pound from Saitoh.
Castilho is in trouble now - Saitoh has advanced to mount!
Saitoh scoring with strikes but Castilho is staying in there. #T1#
Saitoh cracks Castilho with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Saitoh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC#Castilho is rocked!
Saitoh landing strikes from the mount.
Castilho is still in real trouble! Can Saitoh finish him?
Saitoh lands a nice shot to the head.
Saitoh lands a couple of good shots and Castilho has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Saitoh lands a series of strikes from the back and Castilho goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Saitoh! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 11
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Finbarr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saitoh napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Saitoh gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saitoh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Finbarr has momentary wrist control but Saitoh slips an elbow through the middle.
Saitoh lands a couple of digs.
Saitoh lands a couple of digs.
Saitoh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Finbarr's head.
Saitoh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Finbarr's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saitoh cracks Finbarr with a solid left hand.
Saitoh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Finbarr throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Saitoh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Saitoh postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Finbarr covers up, he's hurt! Saitoh keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Saitoh and the ref steps in to end the fight! Saitoh can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Saitoh! |
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