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Event:
VFC 103 Dingo vs Feynman
Date: Aug 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Kuragi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A low kick from Gianni misses #TD#
and Kuragi counters with a single leg into guard. Gianni didn't expect that.
Gianni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuragi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gianni has his hands on Kuragi's head, controlling the position.
Kuragi won't allow Gianni to get back to his feet.
Gianni is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kuragi dives into side control.
Kuragi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Kuragi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gianni has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kuragi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gianni can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianni is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kuragi is controlling him well.#T1#
Gianni sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gianni is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuragi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuragi prevents Gianni from improving his position.#SUB#
Kuragi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gianni felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Kuragi is looking for a kimura but Gianni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuragi to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kuragi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gianni defends it well. #SUB#
Kuragi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gianni defends it well.
Gianni wants to improve his position but Kuragi is controlling well.
#T2##SUB#
Kuragi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gianni is just riding it out for now. Kuragi eventually gives up the hold.
Kuragi is looking to advance position but Gianni won't allow it. #SUB#
Kuragi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuragi is looking for a kimura but Gianni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuragi to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kuragi is trying to work for a kimura but Gianni is defending well.
Gianni is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Gianni pushes Kuragi off looking to stand but Kuragi dives back in and keeps control.
Gianni gets full guard.#SUB#
Kuragi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gianni is adopting a defensive guard.
Gianni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gianni is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kuragi tries to roll over but Gianni keeps him under control.#T4#
Gianni trying to control the pace.
Gianni is thwarting Kuragi's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Gianni 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.
Gianni wants to stand up but Kuragi manages to regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sensai Kuragi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gianni lands with a nice combination. Kuragi backs away looking to recover.
Kuragi tries to clinch up but Gianni circles away and keeps his distance.
Gianni tests Kuragi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gianni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuragi staying out of range there.
Kuragi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kuragi gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Gianni gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kuragi is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Banito Gianni!
After winning the bout, Banito Gianni thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
VFC 98 Frank vs Newton
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Day.
Kuragi fails with the takedown#CL#
and Day holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kuragi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Kuragi has hold of one of Day's legs. Day is fighting the takedown attempt but Kuragi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
Kuragi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kuragi tries for a kimura but Day is defending well.
Kuragi working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuragi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Day is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sensai Kuragi! |
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Event:
VFC 94 Feynman vs Tartakov
Date: Jul 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Kuragi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schwarzschild cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuragi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schwarzschild connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuragi scrambles back to his feet.
Schwarzschild throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Kuragi counters with a single leg into guard. Schwarzschild didn't expect that.
Kuragi looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuragi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Schwarzschild keeps moving.
Kuragi tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarzschild is retaining full guard.
Kuragi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB#
Kuragi has gone for a leg lock! Schwarzschild slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuragi's guard.#REVB#
Schwarzschild is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Kuragi looking for subs off his back but Schwarzschild has passed one foot through 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.
Kuragi regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Schwarzschild avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schwarzschild postures up.
#SUB#
Schwarzschild got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuragi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schwarzschild has managed to get both his arms back between Kuragi's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kuragi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Schwarzschild content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Schwarzschild got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuragi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schwarzschild has managed to get both his arms back between Kuragi's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kuragi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schwarzschild passes into half guard.
Kuragi is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schwarzschild performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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 Sensai Kuragi 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#
Kuragi with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Schwarzschild moves into the clinch.
A short left from Schwarzschild. #TD#
Kuragi tightens his grip and picks Schwarzschild up, before dumping him to the ground. Schwarzschild manages to land in guard.
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Schwarzschild keeps moving.
Kuragi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kuragi content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Schwarzschild has locked up a guillotine! Schwarzschild's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kuragi is holding on here and Schwarzschild must be using up a lot of energy. Kuragi has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Schwarzschild gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karl Schwarzschild!
Karl Schwarzschild is the new middleweight champion!
Karl Schwarzschild decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Huygens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuragi doesn't seem bothered though.
Huygens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuragi manages to avoid it.
Kuragi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huygens listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Huygens lands a right hook to the body.
Kuragi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Huygens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Huygens throws a big shot that misses.
Kuragi feints the counter takedown.
Huygens cracks Kuragi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Huygens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuragi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuragi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuragi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Huygens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Kuragi with a poor takedown
and Huygens counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuragi walks straight into a right hand from Huygens - that's dropped him! Huygens jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kuragi from any more punishment! Kuragi complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Christiaan Huygens!
A victorious Christiaan Huygens 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:
The Island Season 13, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Kuragi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Heatley was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuragi finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Kuragi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuragi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heatley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuragi is controlling him.
Kuragi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Kuragi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heatley wants to stand but Kuragi is controlling the position.
Heatley is looking to stand back up but Kuragi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Heatley. #T1#
Heatley pushes Kuragi off looking to stand but Kuragi dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Kuragi is working for a kimura but Heatley is defending it quite comfortably.
Heatley is trying to stand.
Kuragi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Kuragi is looking for a kimura here.
Kuragi prevents Heatley from standing back up.
Heatley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kuragi wants to work for an arm triangle but Heatley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Kuragi 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.
Heatley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuragi on the ground.
Heatley is trying to stand up here but Kuragi is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Kuragi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kuragi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kuragi prevents Heatley from standing back up.
#T3##SUB2#
Kuragi is looking for a kimura but Heatley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuragi to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kuragi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heatley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuragi.
Heatley is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Kuragi 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. Heatley tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kuragi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sensai Kuragi! |
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Event:
VFC 89 Island Bash
Date: Jun 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Kuragi with a poor takedown
and Narloch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Narloch throws out a loose jab but Kuragi uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck for Kuragi with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Narloch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Narloch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuragi fails with a takedown attempt.
Narloch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sensai Kuragi. 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.
Narloch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuragi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Narloch sprawls and moves away.
Kuragi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Narloch to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kuragi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuragi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Narloch.
Kuragi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Narloch misses with an uppercut. Kuragi saw that one coming.
Leandro Narloch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Narloch misses with an uppercut.
Kuragi goes for a double leg but Narloch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Narloch continues to drive forward.
Narloch stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Kuragi jumps into guard, dragging Narloch to the mat.
Narloch wants to control from the top but Kuragi keeps moving.
Narloch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Narloch is posturing up here but Kuragi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Narloch tries to roll out but it's too tight and Narloch has to tap! Slick submission there by Kuragi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sensai Kuragi!
Sensai Kuragi retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
VFC 78 Thibs vs Montgomery
Date: May 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Day throws a nice inside leg kick.
Day connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuragi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kuragi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Day throws a head kick that half lands.
Day misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Day.
Day throws a head kick but Kuragi moves out of range.
Kuragi with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Day counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuragi is defending well for now.
Kuragi avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Kuragi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day. #BC#
Day's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuragi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Day.
Day connects with a leg kick.
Day lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuragi takes a step back to recover.
A good leg kick by Day.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leg Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuragi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leg Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sensai Kuragi.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Day finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Kuragi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Day definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuragi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Day.
Kuragi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Day.
Day lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuragi takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Day tenderised Kuragi's leg. Kuragi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Day buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Day looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Day moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Day breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Day wants to clinch#TD2#
and Kuragi counters with a shoot takedown. Day fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Kuragi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Day is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kuragi, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Kuragi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Day postures up in Kuragi's guard and throws a big left but Kuragi blocks it.
Kuragi trying to keep a closed guard but Day is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Kuragi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Day is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Day looking to improve position, pressing down on Kuragi's thigh with his hand. Kuragi seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Day paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Day's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Kuragi picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sensai Kuragi!
Sensai Kuragi is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
VFC 67 French vs Redd
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Masters lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuragi off the cage and back into range.
Masters connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuragi's hands.
Nice takedown defense from Masters. No joy for Kuragi on that attempt.
Masters is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kuragi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masters tries to avoid it but Kuragi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masters to the ground. Masters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Masters swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masters stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuragi. Kuragi gets slowly back to his feet.
Morton Masters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sensai Kuragi.
Masters misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters misses with a wild combination.
Kuragi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Masters on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Masters fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuragi.
Masters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masters wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuragi shoots in for a takedown but Masters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuragi.
It looked like Masters wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masters rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Kuragi counters with a shoot takedown. Masters fights it but they end up in guard.
Masters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuragi trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Kuragi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuragi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Masters struggling a bit here.
Masters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Masters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuragi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Kuragi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Masters is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sensai Kuragi! |
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Event:
VFC 59 Cole vs Fish
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Melamed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Kuragi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Melamed looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Melamed looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kuragi has picked Melamed up and slammed him! Melamed can't keep hold of the triangle and Kuragi manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Kuragi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Melamed, who protects the arm well.
Kuragi is looking to take a break and control but Melamed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Melamed trying to remain calm as Kuragi controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melamed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kuragi off and has taken his back!
Kuragi needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Melamed is hanging on to Kuragi's back as he tries to escape.
#T1#
Kuragi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Melamed's guard. Nice work there by Kuragi.
Kuragi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuragi 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.
Kuragi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melamed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuragi 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. #T2#
Melamed is trying to keep Kuragi in close.
Melamed wants to sweep here but Kuragi controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melamed is trying to control the position but Kuragi postures up.
Kuragi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melamed wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuragi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melamed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melamed trying to strike off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Kuragi drops back looking for a leg! Melamed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Melamed manages to kick Kuragi off! Kuragi jumps back into Melamed's guard.
Kuragi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Melamed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Melamed doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuragi circles away.
Melamed fails with a takedown attempt.
Melamed is looking to slow Kuragi down with leg kicks.
Melamed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuragi moves away.#T4#
Melamed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melamed lands a nice looking body kick.
Melamed lands a high kick!
Kuragi shoots in but Melamed avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Melamed instigates a clinch.
Kuragi wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Kuragi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melamed tries to roll over but Kuragi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kuragi seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kuragi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Melamed sees it coming and defends easily.
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 Sensai Kuragi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Melamed tries to bum rush Kuragi with a series of wild strikes but Kuragi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuragi feinted with a counter takedown.
Melamed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuragi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kuragi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Melamed tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuragi tries to counter with a takedown but Melamed is quick to defend against it.
Melamed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Melamed throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Kuragi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kuragi passes Melamed's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kuragi seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuragi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Kuragi is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kuragi is working for a kimura but Melamed is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Kuragi wants to work for an arm triangle but Melamed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kuragi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuragi wants to control but Melamed is keeping him busy.
Melamed is looking to control Kuragi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Melamed avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Kuragi wants to work for an arm triangle but Melamed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kuragi is working for a submission of some sort.
Melamed pushes Kuragi off looking to stand but Kuragi dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Kuragi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Melamed defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melamed trying to hold on to Kuragi's head to control him but Kuragi postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Kuragi seems to be working for a kimura but Melamed defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kuragi 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.
Kuragi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Melamed is trying to maintain the position but Kuragi is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuragi trying to mount his opponent but Melamed defends it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kuragi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Melamed has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kuragi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuragi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kuragi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Melamed!
Melamed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuragi tries to control but Melamed wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sensai Kuragi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Melamed closes the distance and clinches up with Kuragi, looking for a takedown. Melamed pushes Kuragi against the cage but Kuragi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sensai Kuragi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Melamed misses with a combination
#TD#
and Kuragi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kuragi.
Kuragi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Melamed controls Kuragi momentarily but Kuragi frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuragi content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Melamed looking for a guillotine here but Kuragi defends easily.
#T1#
Melamed looking to control.
Sensai Kuragi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuragi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kuragi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kuragi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Melamed fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuragi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Melamed manages to circle out of the way.
Kuragi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Melamed. That one must have hurt.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Melamed shoots in for a double leg but Kuragi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuragi tries to counter by clinching up but Melamed breaks away and moves out of range.
Sensai Kuragi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Melamed.
Melamed throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Melamed stuffs the takedown.
A nice leg kick from Melamed, right into the meat of the thigh.
Melamed throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Kuragi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kuragi.
Kuragi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kuragi.#T3#
Melamed is trying to keep Kuragi in close.
Kuragi 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.
Melamed can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuragi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kuragi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melamed can do to turn this around?
Kuragi content to control rather than advance. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Melamed trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuragi keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Melamed.
Jim Melamed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Kuragi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sensai Kuragi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuragi, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sensai Kuragi! |
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Event:
VFC 48 Get in the Cage
Date: Mar 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Suder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuragi tries to avoid it but Suder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuragi to the ground. Kuragi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Suder fails with the takedown.
Suder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuragi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suder somewhat.
Sensai Kuragi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyree Suder.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Suder.
Kuragi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suder swivels and escapes.
Suder tries for a takedown but Kuragi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuragi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kuragi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Suder avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Suder gets caught napping as Kuragi dives in and scores a takedown. Suder manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Kuragi has gone for a leg lock! Suder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuragi's guard.#REVB##T1#
Kuragi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Suder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Suder postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kuragi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Suder, into his guard. #REVR#
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Suder keeps moving. #SUB2#
Suder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuragi passes into half guard.
Kuragi is keen to just control but Suder is a slippery customer.#T2#
Suder manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Kuragi drops back looking for a leg! Suder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suder manages to kick Kuragi off! Kuragi jumps back into Suder's guard.
Kuragi advances to half guard.
Suder wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kuragi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Kuragi wants to work for an arm triangle but Suder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Kuragi is keen to just control but Suder is a slippery customer.
Kuragi is really struggling to control Suder but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Suder actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Suder looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kuragi pushes past his half guard into mount!
Suder is trying desperately to improve position.
Suder gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Suder is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuragi.
#SUB#
Kuragi wants to work for an arm triangle but Suder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Suder is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kuragi is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suder trying to control here.
Kuragi trying to control from Suder's half guard. Suder has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kuragi preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Suder looking for a guillotine here but Kuragi defends easily.
#SUB#
Kuragi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sensai Kuragi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Suder shoots in for a takedown but Kuragi shows good takedown defense.
Kuragi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Suder sprawls and moves away.
Suder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuragi as he jumps to the side.
Kuragi closes the distance and clinches up with Suder, looking for a takedown. Kuragi pushes Suder against the cage but Suder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Suder fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuragi tries to counter with a takedown but Suder is quick to defend against it.
Sensai Kuragi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyree Suder.#TD#
Kuragi 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.
Kuragi stopping the sweep attempt from Suder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Suder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuragi is aware though and is defending well.
We've been informed that Suder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kuragi trying to control the position from guard on top but Suder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Suder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuragi passes into side control.
#T1#
Suder manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kuragi is trying to work for a kimura but Suder is defending well.
Suder moves into full guard.
Kuragi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Suder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuragi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Suder keeping moving, preventing Kuragi from controlling successfully. #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.#SUB2#
Kuragi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuragi has managed to get both his arms back between Suder's legs - danger averted.
Suder looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kuragi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Suder is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kuragi, into his guard. #REVB#
Suder controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Suder postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kuragi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Suder, into his guard. #REVR#
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Suder keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Kuragi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuragi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Suder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kuragi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuragi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suder can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Suder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuragi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suder can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Suder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Suder keeping full guard, as Kuragi tries to pass.
Sensai Kuragi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suder keeping moving, preventing Kuragi from controlling successfully.
Suder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuragi's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Suder drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuragi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Suder has Kuragi in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Suder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuragi passes into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suder tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sensai Kuragi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Suder with a poor takedown #TD#
and Kuragi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sensai Kuragi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suder being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuragi looking to pass the guard.
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Suder keeps moving.
Suder wants to sweep but no luck.
Suder is trying to keep Kuragi in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuragi 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. #SUB2#
Suder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuragi passes into side control.
#T1##SUB#
Kuragi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuragi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suder keeps working.
Suder is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kuragi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suder, who protects the arm well.
Kuragi in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kuragi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Suder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Suder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Suder is not content to let Kuragi control the position.
Kuragi taking a breather here. #T3#
Kuragi wants to control but Suder is keeping him busy.
Suder tries to improve position but can't.
Kuragi wants to control but Suder is keeping him busy.
Suder is trying to get back to half guard.
Suder manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Still in half guard, Kuragi seems content to control.#SUB#
Kuragi seems to be working for a kimura but Suder defends the submission attempt.
Suder is not content to let Kuragi control the position.
Kuragi uses his free foot to push down on Suder's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Suder.
Kuragi content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuragi tries to control but Suder wriggling away.
Kyree Suder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuragi controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sensai Kuragi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuragi 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Sensai Kuragi!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Sensai Kuragi!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Sensai Kuragi!
Sensai Kuragi wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
VFC 27 Vandals Validation
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Kuragi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heatley pinned against the cage. Heatley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuragi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heatley pinned against the cage. Heatley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuragi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heatley can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heatley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuragi tries to counter with a clinch but Heatley shakes him off and moves away.
Kuragi shoots and misses
and Heatley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dallas Heatley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sensai Kuragi.#T1#
Heatley throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Kuragi counters with a single leg into guard. Heatley didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Kuragi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Heatley keeping moving, preventing Kuragi from controlling successfully.
Heatley wants to stand up but Kuragi is controlling him.
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Heatley keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kuragi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuragi looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Heatley keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kuragi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuragi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heatley keeping moving, preventing Kuragi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuragi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuragi passes Heatley's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kuragi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Heatley wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kuragi is working for a kimura but Heatley is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Kuragi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heatley has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kuragi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Heatley wants to get back to his feet.
Heatley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuragi on the ground.#SUB2#
Kuragi 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. Heatley tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kuragi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sensai Kuragi! |
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Event:
VFC 17 Let's Pray
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Kuragi has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Barbosa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuragi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barbosa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Kuragi is keeping the position.
Barbosa trying to control but Kuragi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuragi's guard.
Kuragi is trying to maintain the position but Barbosa is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Kuragi actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Barbosa controlling the action here.
Barbosa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kuragi keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Kuragi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barbosa won't allow Kuragi to sweep him here.
Barbosa 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Kuragi has his foot on Barbosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barbosa works his way back into a safe position though.
Barbosa pushing down on Kuragi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kuragi wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kuragi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
Barbosa content to control rather than advance.
Kuragi is pressing down on Barbosa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Barbosa advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Barbosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuragi sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuragi wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Barbosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuragi is just riding it out for now. Barbosa eventually gives up the hold.
Kuragi tries to get to full guard but Barbosa has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuragi wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Barbosa is keen to just control but Kuragi is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuragi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuragi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barbosa passes Kuragi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuragi is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kuragi fails with the takedown.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuragi defends it well.#TD#
Kuragi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kuragi lands in his opponent's guard.
Kuragi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kuragi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Kuragi defends easily.
Kuragi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuragi trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa seems keen to control Kuragi's posture.
Kuragi trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barbosa is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kuragi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Barbosa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuragi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barbosa has Kuragi in his guard.#REVR#
Kuragi trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuragi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuragi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Kuragi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuragi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuragi is one step ahead there.
Kuragi trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuragi is aware though and is defending well.
Kuragi wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kuragi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuragi trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuragi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuragi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Barbosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuragi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Barbosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kuragi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Barbosa shoots in and drives through. Kuragi sprawls well.
As Barbosa tries to get set, Kuragi tries to push him back and clinch up but Barbosa manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Kuragi drives through with a takedown into Barbosa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Kuragi from controlling successfully.
Kuragi preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuragi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuragi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving. #T1#
Kuragi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barbosa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuragi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuragi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Kuragi controlling him for the moment.
Sensai Kuragi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Kuragi tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.
Kuragi is pushing down on Barbosa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barbosa is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuragi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuragi trying to control from Barbosa's half guard. Barbosa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Daniel Barbosa has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Kuragi preventing the sweep.
Kuragi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barbosa is not content to let Kuragi control the position.
Kuragi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Barbosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Barbosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Kuragi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barbosa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuragi wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Barbosa tries to improve position but can't.
Barbosa manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Kuragi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kuragi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuragi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuragi's back!#SUB2#
Barbosa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Barbosa tightening his grip on Kuragi, looking for the choke.
Barbosa gets his hands free as Kuragi looks to control.
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 Sensai Kuragi.
Well Barbosa 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Barbosa! |
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Event:
VFC Kumite
Date: Jan 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Sears misses with a looping right.
Kuragi feinted with a counter takedown.
Sears scores with a jab to the body.
Sears misses with the combination.
Sears scores with a nice head shot.
Sears rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Kuragi counters with a single leg into guard. Sears didn't expect that.
Kuragi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kuragi drops back looking for a leg! Sears is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sears manages to kick Kuragi off! Kuragi jumps back into Sears's guard.
Sears 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.
Kuragi passes Sears's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sears flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Kuragi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sears doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuragi. #T1##SUB#
Kuragi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sears is just riding it out for now. Kuragi eventually gives up the hold.
Sears is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kuragi is trying for a kimura here. Sears looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kuragi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sensai Kuragi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Kennedy thuds a left hand into Kuragi's body.
Kuragi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennedy. Kuragi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuragi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Kennedy sets himself, and Kuragi steps forward looking for the clinch! Kennedy avoids it this time.
Kuragi ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands with an overhand left.
Kennedy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kennedy throws an overhand right that lands on Kuragi's shoulder, as Kuragi tries to avoid the shot.
Kuragi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kennedy.#TD2#
Kuragi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kennedy!#SUB2#
Kuragi is trying to get an arm triangle but Kennedy is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Kuragi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Kuragi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kennedy is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kuragi yanks on the arm and Kennedy is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kuragi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sensai Kuragi! |
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