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Event:
HZN 19 Shredder v Shakes
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Koga has his takedown stuffed
and Fu counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Koga shoots in and gets a takedown into Fu 's 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.
Fu wants to stand and escape but Koga is having none of it.
Koga showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Koga might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu can't keep his opponent in guard - Koga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Koga prevents Fu from standing back up.
#T1#
Koga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Koga 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Fu wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
We've been told by Fu 's head coaches at Steel Penn Training Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koga shoots in but Fu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Koga fails with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Fu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshika Koga.
Koga has his takedown stuffed
and Fu counters with a left and a right that stings Koga.
Fu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Koga shoots in for a double leg but Fu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koga tries for a takedown but Fu circles away easily
and Fu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koga has his takedown stuffed
and Fu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koga looks winded!
Fu cracks Koga with a good jab.
Tommy Fu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Fu . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fu .
Koga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Koga really felt that one!
Koga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Fu .
Koga tries for a takedown but Fu circles away easily
and Fu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Toshika Koga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koga has time to react.#ROC#Koga is rocked!
Fu scores with a leg kick.
Koga is still on wobbly legs! Can Fu finish him?
Fu lands a brutal head kick. Koga looks out on his feet and Fu throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Tommy Fu !
Tommy Fu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Koga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Koga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Koefti to the mat! Koefti manages to get full guard.
Koga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Koga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've been hearing good reports from Koga's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Koefti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koga sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koefti as he jumps to the side.
Koga walks into a stiff left hand from Koefti.
Koefti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Koga has his takedown stuffed
and Koefti counters with a straight right hand.
Koga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Koga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Koefti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Koga is in Koefti's guard.
Koga preventing the sweep.
Koga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Koga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koefti is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Koga stays in close to Koefti's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koefti working a defensive guard here.
Koefti pulls Koga in to control the position.
Koefti being controlled here, momentarily.
Koefti trying to control the position.
Koga won't allow Koefti to sweep him here.
Koga controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Koefti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koefti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koga somewhat.
Koefti throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toshika Koga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Koga misses with a takedown
and Koefti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koga shoots and misses
and Koefti counters with an inside leg kick.
Koga fails with the takedown.
Koga is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Koefti. No joy for Koga on that attempt.
Koefti connects with a high kick.
Koefti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#Koga is rocked!
Whack! Koefti lands a heavy head kick that drops Koga. The ref tackles Koefti to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Koga was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Andre Koefti!
Andre Koefti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
APEX 3
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Venegas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koga circles away.
Koga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Venegas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koga somewhat.#TD#
Venegas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Venegas trying to control but Koga is working from the bottom.
Venegas working some strikes from top position.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Koga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koga is controlling Venegas 's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Koga keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully. #T1#
Venegas being controlled here momentarily.
Venegas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Venegas trying to control but Koga is working from the bottom.
Koga managing to control the position.
Venegas trying to control but Koga is working from the bottom.
Venegas passes Koga's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Venegas is looking to work some ground and pound but Koga has wrist control.
Koga managing to control the position.
Venegas throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Koga is pulling down on Venegas 's head. It's preventing any offense from Venegas , at least for the moment.
Venegas tries to free his leg and advance position but Koga is retaining full guard.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Koga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Venegas slips nicely into half guard.
Venegas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Koga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Koga is defending against the submission attempts here by Venegas .
Koga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Koga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Koga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venegas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Venegas passes Koga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koga.
Venegas postures up in Koga's guard and throws a big left but Koga blocks it.
Venegas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Venegas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Venegas wants to control from the top but Koga keeps moving.
Koga is controlling Venegas 's posture.
Venegas passes into half guard. #T4#
Koga keeping control of the position.
Koga is trying to control but can't.
Koga is looking to improve his position.
Koga keeping hold of Venegas 's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Koga is defending against the submission attempts here by Venegas .
#SUB#
Venegas wants to work for an arm triangle but Koga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koga.
Venegas trying to control but Koga is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Venegas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Koga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Venegas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Venegas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Koga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venegas wants to control but Koga postures up.
Venegas is letting Koga control him for a moment.
Koga passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Venegas !
Koga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Venegas can't escape the position.
#T1#
Koga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Koga trying to control but Venegas is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koga controlling his opponent.
Frankie Venegas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Venegas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Koga controlling from mount.
Koga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Koga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Venegas is looking to escape.
Koga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Venegas is looking to improve his position but Koga isn't that keen on the idea.
Venegas wants to hold on but Koga pushes him away.
Venegas is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Venegas is controlling an arm, preventing Koga from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Koga controlling from mount. #T3#
Venegas prevents Koga from taking his back.
Koga controlling the position easily from mount.
Venegas wants to hold on but Koga pushes him away.
Koga content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Venegas wants to control but Koga is having none of it.
Koga looking to control and managing it successfully.
More stalling from Koga.
Venegas can't escape the position.
Koga content just to control the position here.
Venegas is squirming around, avoiding Koga's attempts to control the action.
Koga controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koga avoids the attempt from Venegas to control.
Venegas is looking to improve his position but Koga isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshika Koga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Venegas darts in and clinches Koga up against the cage.
Venegas gets underhooks to prevent Koga's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Venegas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Koga is looking for a sweep.
Venegas controls the position from side control.
Koga is trying to control Venegas 's posture but Venegas avoids it. #SUB#
Venegas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Koga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Koga is looking to regain half guard here but Venegas keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Venegas is trying to work for a kimura but Koga is defending well.
Koga controlling the position well. #T1#
Koga wants to improve his position but Venegas is controlling well.
Venegas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Koga knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Koga works his way to full guard. Good work.
Koga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Koga is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Venegas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Venegas throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Venegas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Koga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Venegas .#TD2#
Koga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Venegas is trying to defend but Koga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Venegas is trying to control but can't.
Venegas is trying to stand up here but Koga is controlling him well.
Koga controlling the pace. #T3#
Koga works his way into full mount!
Venegas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Venegas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Koga pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Koga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Venegas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Koga fails to move to back control.
Koga controlling from mount. #T4#
Venegas is looking to get to half guard.
Koga controlling the position easily from mount.
Koga wants to take Venegas 's back but he can't do it this time.
Venegas is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Koga controlling his opponent.
Venegas is squirming around, avoiding Koga's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koga pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Koga looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toshika Koga.
I think Koga 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Toshika Koga!
Toshika Koga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WFC New York 5
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Koga decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Koga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Koga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Koga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stevenson for as long as he can get away with.
Koga wants to free his trapped foot but Stevenson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga controlling the action here. #T1#
Koga uses his free foot to push down on Stevenson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stevenson.
Koga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Koga takes Stevenson's back.
Koga trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stevenson doesn't escape.
Stevenson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Koga off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Koga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Koga.
Koga'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.
Koga continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshika Koga dominated that round.
That's time! Koga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stevenson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stevenson somewhat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Koga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Koga is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stevenson!
Koga controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stevenson can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga continues to hold on tight.#T1#
More hug and hope from Koga.
Toshika Koga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?
Koga forces the positional change into back control. #T2#
Koga trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stevenson doesn't escape. #T3#
Stevenson is trying to break free.
Koga is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Further stalling from Koga.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Koga is stinking the place up with his stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshika Koga dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Koga shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stevenson's guard.
Koga controlling from the top position.
Koga slips nicely into half guard.
Koga has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Koga takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Koga.
#T1#
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#T3##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Teófilo Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshika Koga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koga 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:24
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshika Koga!
During a confident post fight interview, Toshika Koga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WFC Fight Night 5
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Koga feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Koga advances to half guard.
Koga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Koga works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Koga's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Koga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Koga takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Stuber is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Koga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stuber for as long as he can get away with.
Koga avoiding Stuber 's attempts to control his hands.
Koga has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Stuber's body.
Koga'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koga continues to stall.
Koga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Koga.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Further stalling from Koga.#T3##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koga continues to hold on tight.
More hug and hope from Koga.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshika Koga 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##TD#
Koga gets a takedown into half guard.
Koga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Koga frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Koga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuber has given up his back. Will we see Koga going for some submissions?
Koga keeps control of the position easily here as Stuber tries to buck him off.
#T1#
Stuber is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Koga off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Koga is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Toshika Koga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshika Koga dominated that second round.
That's time! Koga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Koga shoots in looking for a takedown. Stuber tries to sprawl out of it but Koga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stuber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Stuber. No joy for Koga on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koga or perhaps it was just good defense by Stuber, which made it look bad.
Stuber feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toshika Koga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stuber wants to clinch.#TD#
Koga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stuber did well to prevent Koga getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Koga works his way into full mount!
Koga controlling from mount. #T1#
Stuber is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Koga has taken his back.
Koga controls the position.
Stuber tries to roll but Koga sticks to his back.
Koga is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T2#
Koga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stuber can do to turn this around?#T3##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stuber trying to get back to his feet but Koga is in full control for now.
Koga has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
TJ Stuber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshika Koga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koga, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshika Koga!
Our winner, Toshika Koga, 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:
WFC Red Light District 2
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Kid closes the distance and pushes Koga back into the cage.
Koga wants to take the fight to the mat but Kid manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Koga works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Koga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kid striking off his back but it's not causing Koga any problems.
Koga controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koga pushing down on Kid's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Koga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid punching from the bottom.
#T1#
Koga works his way into side control.
Koga controlling from side mount.
Koga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Koga.
Kid is looking for a sweep.
Kid gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kid is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Koga controlling from mount.
Koga'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.
Koga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kid for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Further stalling from Koga.
Koga moves to the back.
Koga keeps control of the position easily here as Kid tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Kid's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshika Koga dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Koga scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kid being controlled for a moment.
Koga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kid can do to turn this around?
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Koga is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Koga has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kid!
Koga takes Kid's back.
Koga controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kid looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Koga continues to stall.
Toshika Koga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
More hug and hope from Koga.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koga continues to hold on tight.#T3##T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koga has the hooks in. Kid is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Koga just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kid tries to escape but Koga has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Koga controlling from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshika Koga dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Koga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kid looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Koga 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 Kid's shoulder. That is not cool.
Koga advances to mount.
Koga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kid has given up his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T1#
Kid is really stuck here.
Koga really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kid.#T2#
Kid tries to escape but Koga has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Koga biding his time, controlling Kid. #T3#
Kid wants to escape the position.
Koga is riding his opponent, not letting Kid buck him off. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kid can't escape the position.
Koga controls the position.
Kid tries to roll but Koga sticks to his back.
Killer Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koga really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kid.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshika Koga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koga, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshika Koga!
Toshika Koga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WFC Tokyo 2
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Koga walks into a left hand. #TD#
Koga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Koga wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Koga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga is stalling in the full guard.
Koga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Koga advances to half guard.
Koga controlling the action here.
Koga'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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koga is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Koga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Koga wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Koga is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Jones tries to sprawl but Koga drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones pushes Koga off and gets back to his feet.
Jones looks winded!#T3##TD#
Koga scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koga moves into full mount! Jones won't be happy about that!
Koga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Koga takes Jones's back.
Koga biding his time, controlling Jones.
We've been hearing good reports from Koga's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Koga.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Further stalling from Koga.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshika Koga 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##TD#
Koga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ROC#Jones is rocked!
Well, if Koga 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.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Koga finish him?
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is in trouble now - Koga has advanced to mount! #T1#
Koga controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Koga seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jones is holding on tight.
Koga content just to control the position here.
Koga wants to take Jones's back here but Jones is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Koga controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koga wants to take his opponent's back but Jones doesn't allow it.
Koga content just to control the position here. #T3#
Koga takes Jones's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Jones is in trouble.
Koga keeps control of the position easily here as Jones tries to buck him off.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Koga is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Koga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshika Koga dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Koga looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Jones being controlled for a moment.
Toshika Koga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Koga drags him back down.
Jones is trying to escape the position but Koga is controlling the position.
Jones gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga controlling the pace for now.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones is trying to escape the mount but Koga keeps good control and instead manages to take Jones's back.
#T1#
Good control from Koga.
Koga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
Koga continues to stall.
Jones is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Koga off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koga continues to hold on tight.#T3#
More hug and hope from Koga.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barry Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshika Koga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koga, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshika Koga!
Toshika Koga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WFC Rio de Janeiro 4
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Koga shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stuber's guard.
Koga is pushing down on Stuber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stuber is fighting to maintain full guard but Koga has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Koga 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.
Koga'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.
Stuber is in trouble now - Koga has advanced to mount!
Koga controlling the pace for now.
Koga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stuber for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuber wants to control but Koga is having none of it.
Koga content just to control the position here. #T1#
Koga takes Stuber's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Koga controlling the positon.
Koga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Koga keeps control of the position as Stuber tries to break free.
Koga controls the position.
Further stalling from Koga.
Stuber trying to control the action but Koga just sinks the hooks in.
Koga is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3##T4#
Koga is hanging on to Stuber's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stuber is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Koga.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Koga.
Koga continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshika Koga 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##TD#
Koga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Koga lands in his opponent's guard.
Koga is pushing down on Stuber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stuber is fighting to maintain full guard but Koga has managed to sneak the leg through.
Koga passes the guard and advances to mount!
Koga controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koga continues to hold on tight.
Koga takes Stuber's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
More hug and hope from Koga.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Koga is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Stuber is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Koga off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Stuber rolls, trying to escape but Koga keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Stuber right now.
Toshika Koga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#T3##T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stuber trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshika Koga dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Koga throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stuber was covering up waiting for the punch and Koga finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Koga is stalling in the full guard.
Koga passes Stuber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koga prevents Stuber from improving his position.
Koga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stuber!
Koga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Koga moves to the back.
Stuber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koga has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Stuber's body.
#T2##T3#
Koga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stuber can do to turn this around?#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.
Stuber wants to escape the position.
Stuber is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Koga.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshika Koga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koga 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:24
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:24
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshika Koga!
An out of breath Toshika Koga 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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