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Event:
RISE 112
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Sterling manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Araki on his heels. He'll look to pass Araki's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Araki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sterling passes Araki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sterling is looking to advance position but Araki won't allow it.
Sterling is taking a breather. Araki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Araki wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Araki actively working from the bottom here.
Sterling slows the pace down in half guard.
Sterling prevents Araki from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sterling is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Araki is just riding it out for now. Sterling eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Sterling is trying to work for a kimura but Araki is defending well.
#T1#
Sterling perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Araki trying to control here.
Sterling slows the pace down in half guard.
Araki's coaches at Gym Goroshi London have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Araki is looking for a sweep. Sterling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sterling tries to pass to full mount but Araki defends it.
Araki tries to roll over but Sterling keeps him under control.
Sterling sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Araki wants to control but Sterling is keeping busy.
Araki wants to improve his position but Sterling is controlling well.
Sterling works his way into side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Araki tries to bench press Sterling off him but Sterling keeps the position.
Sterling controlling the position.
Araki throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Araki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Araki is in trouble now - Sterling has advanced to mount!
Sterling controlling from mount.
Sterling prevents Araki from getting the reversal.
Sterling moves to the back position.
Araki wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sterling controlling the positon.#T3#
Araki is in bad spot here.
Sterling controlling the position well here. Araki rolled but Sterling kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterling trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Araki right now.
What can Araki do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Well, with Sterling on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Araki is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
It looks like Sterling 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.#SUB2#
Araki won't enjoy being in this position. Sterling looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Araki is tapping - it's over boys! Sterling picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adrian Sterling!
After the fight, Adrian Sterling was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
RISE 104: Chomofsky v Mesquita
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Luokkamaki.
Araki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Araki slips under a jab from Luokkamaki.
Araki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luokkamaki sizes up Araki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Luokkamaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Araki doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Luokkamaki misses.
And Araki tries to counter it with a takedown but Luokkamaki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Araki throws a leg kick that misses.
Araki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luokkamaki.
Araki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Araki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Araki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luokkamaki throws out the jab. #CL#
Luokkamaki moves into the clinch.#T1#
Araki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Luokkamaki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Araki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Luokkamaki prevents it.
Araki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Luokkamaki after a bit of a struggle.
Jere Luokkamaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masayuki Araki.
Araki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Luokkamaki after a bit of a struggle.
Luokkamaki scores with a shot to the side of Araki's head.
A short uppercut from Luokkamaki.
A hook to the body from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki digs a right hand into Araki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Araki's gas tank.
Luokkamaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Araki goes for a takedown attempt but Luokkamaki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Luokkamaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Luokkamaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Araki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Araki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Luokkamaki has managed to clinch.
Luokkamaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luokkamaki scores with a shot to the side of Araki's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luokkamaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luokkamaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luokkamaki cracks Araki with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Luokkamaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luokkamaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luokkamaki lands a nice uppercut.
Araki is trying to drag Luokkamaki to the mat but Luokkamaki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Luokkamaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Araki tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Luokkamaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luokkamaki digs a right hand underneath Araki's ribcage. Araki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Araki looking for a takedown.
Araki looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Luokkamaki is fighting off a takedown attempt but Araki is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Luokkamaki to the mat. Luokkamaki regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luokkamaki keeping moving, preventing Araki from controlling successfully.
Luokkamaki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Luokkamaki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Luokkamaki tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Araki throwing strikes but missing.
Araki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luokkamaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luokkamaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Luokkamaki keeping moving, preventing Araki from controlling successfully.
Araki postures up in Luokkamaki's guard and throws a big left but Luokkamaki blocks it.
Luokkamaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Araki on the ground.
Araki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Araki throws an elbow that misses. Luokkamaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Araki's guard. Nice move by Luokkamaki!#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jere Luokkamaki 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##CL#
Luokkamaki closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Luokkamaki as the two fighters clinch.
Araki wants a takedown but no success here.
Luokkamaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Luokkamaki on the inside.
Luokkamaki lands an uppercut.
Araki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Luokkamaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Luokkamaki misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Luokkamaki's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luokkamaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Araki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luokkamaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Araki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luokkamaki.#T1#
Luokkamaki lands the left hand.
Luokkamaki missing with a left hand there. Araki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Araki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Luokkamaki misses its intended target.
Jere Luokkamaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luokkamaki stalks Araki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Araki's face. Araki staggers backwards, shaken.
Luokkamaki clobbers Araki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab from Luokkamaki.
Jere Luokkamaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Araki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luokkamaki misses with a looping right.
Araki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Luokkamaki jabs Araki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luokkamaki jabs Araki right on the nose. Araki blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Luokkamaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Araki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luokkamaki.
Araki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luokkamaki.
Araki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Araki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Luokkamaki lunges at Araki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Araki's hand.
Luokkamaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Araki moves away.#CL#
Luokkamaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Araki, pushing him back against the cage.
Luokkamaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Araki backwards.
Luokkamaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araki can do to turn this around?
Luokkamaki gets underhooks to prevent Araki's takedown attempt.
Jere Luokkamaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masayuki Araki.#T3#
Luokkamaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arakis head.
A body shot lands from Luokkamaki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Araki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Luokkamaki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Luokkamaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Araki backwards.
Luokkamaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luokkamaki is leaning against Araki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luokkamaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Araki can't get the takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki lands with a left to the head.
Luokkamaki pushes Araki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Araki is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luokkamaki lands a body punch.
Araki is still on wobbly legs! Can Luokkamaki finish him?
Luokkamaki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've been informed that Araki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
A short right from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki lands a left hand.
Luokkamaki creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Araki with a big uppercut! Araki tries to clinch up but Luokkamaki pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Araki to the mat! Araki covers up and Luokkamaki unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jere Luokkamaki! |
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Event:
RISE 93: Kelly v Novak
Date: Aug 26, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Pugsley drives through and clinches with Araki against the cage.
#TD#
Araki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pugsley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Araki. #SUB2#
Pugsley actively working from the bottom here.
Araki is thwarting Pugsley's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Araki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pugsley is just riding it out for now. Araki eventually gives up the hold.
Pugsley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araki prevents Pugsley from improving his position.#SUB#
Pugsley is defending against the submission attempts here by Araki.
#SUB#
Araki looking for a submission but Pugsley manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T1#
Araki postures up in Pugsley's guard and throws a big left but Pugsley blocks it.
Araki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Pugsley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Pugsley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Araki is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Araki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Araki throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Pugsley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Araki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Araki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Araki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2##SUB2#
Pugsley looking for a guillotine here but Araki defends easily.
#SUB2#
Pugsley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Araki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Araki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Pugsley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Araki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pugsley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araki is one step ahead there.
Pugsley keeping moving, preventing Araki from controlling successfully.
Pugsley controls Araki momentarily but Araki frees himself. #T3##SUB#
Araki drops back looking for a leg! Pugsley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pugsley manages to kick Araki off! Araki jumps back into Pugsley's guard. #SUB#
Araki 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.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Pugsley has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Pugsley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Araki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Araki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Araki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pugsley keeping moving, preventing Araki from controlling successfully.
Araki landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Araki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Araki stopping the sweep attempt from Pugsley.#SUB2#
Pugsley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Araki defends well.
Araki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pugsley is keeping the position for now.
Araki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pugsley's head.
Araki looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Araki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pugsley dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugsley preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Araki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pugsley stacks Araki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pugsley!
Pugsley is looking to take a break and control but Araki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masayuki Araki 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##CL2#
Pugsley closes the distance and pushes Araki back into the cage.#TD#
Araki lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Araki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugsley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Araki has managed to get both his arms back between Pugsley's legs - danger averted.
Araki with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araki scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pugsley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Araki wants to control from the top but Pugsley keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araki throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SUB#
Araki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pugsley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Araki, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Araki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Araki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pugsley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pugsley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Araki wants to sweep but no luck.
Pugsley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pugsley won't allow Araki to sweep him here. #T2##SUB#
Araki is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pugsley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Araki's body to avoid the submission. Araki has instead reached around Pugsley's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Araki arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Masayuki Araki! |
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Event:
RISE Fight Night 4
Date: Jul 22, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Hererra has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Hererra has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Araki is trying to keep an underhook but Hererra manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hererra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Araki gets back to full guard.
Araki working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Araki looking for a guillotine here but Hererra defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hererra looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Araki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hererra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hererra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hererra 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.#SUB#
Araki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Araki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Araki trying to control the position.
Hererra advances to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Hererra is trying to work for a kimura but Araki is defending well.
Araki is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hererra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Araki is just riding it out for now. Hererra eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hererra has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Araki defend it? Hererra steps over the head and cranks it - Araki is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hererra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pacho Hererra!
During a confident post fight interview, Pacho Hererra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RISE X27
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Hererra clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Araki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hererra can't fight it off and eventually Araki manages to take the fight to the floor. Hererra looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Araki scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hererra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Araki defends well.#SUB#
Hererra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hererra working for a triangle but Araki defends it easily.
Hererra can't keep his opponent in guard - Araki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hererra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Araki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hererra's guard.
Araki wants to pass the guard but Hererra is defending well.
Hererra is trying to maintain the position but Araki is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Araki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Hererra is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hererra looking for submissions off his back.
Araki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hererra with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Araki is trying to control the action in half guard but Hererra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Hererra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hererra actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Araki is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hererra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2##SUB2#
Araki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hererra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hererra trying to hold on to Araki's head to control him but Araki postures up.
Araki has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym Goroshi London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Araki working the head and body with strikes.
Araki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC2#Hererra is rocked!
Hererra taking some punishment here, with Araki in his half guard.
Oh Hererra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Araki lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Hererra quite badly. Hererra pulls Araki in close trying to recover. Araki postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Hererra on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Hererra doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masayuki Araki! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Quarter Finals B
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Strong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Araki tries to counter with a takedown but Strong is quick to defend against it.
Strong misses with an uppercut.
Strong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Araki if he has to take too many more of those.
Strong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Araki circles away quickly and effectively.
Strong connects with a jab.#KD2#
Strong lands a big head kick that sends Araki tumbling to the mat! Strong takes a step backwards and waves Araki back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Araki is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Masayuki Araki has been cut.
Araki has been working on his balance at Gym Goroshi London, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Strong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong throws a powerful right kick. Araki tried to block low but the kick was high! Araki was taken right off of his feet! Strong jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). LaDaniel Strong! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 6 B
Date: Apr 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Cizek connects with a solid leg kick.
Cizek looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Araki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cizek's guard.
Araki has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym Goroshi London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cizek wants to stand and escape but Araki is having none of it.
Araki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Araki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Araki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cizek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Araki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Araki wants to control from the top but Cizek keeps moving.
Araki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cizek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Araki.
Araki is stalling in the full guard.
Cizek keeping moving, preventing Araki from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araki is pushing down on Cizek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cizek is fighting to maintain full guard but Araki has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Cizek is defending against the submission attempts here by Araki.
#T1##SUB2#
Araki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cizek has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Araki is looking for a kimura here.
Cizek taking some punishment here, with Araki in his half guard.
Araki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cizek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cizek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cizek tries to get out of the position.
Araki stops Cizek from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Araki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cizek is just riding it out for now. Araki eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Araki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Araki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cizek keeps working.
Araki throwing shots but Cizek is blocking nicely.
Cizek is trying to stand.
Cizek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Araki on the ground.#SUB2#
Araki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cizek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araki.
Araki trying to control from half guard but Cizek is working away. #T3#
Araki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Araki moves nicely into side control.
Cizek wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Araki has hold of Cizek's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Cizek tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Araki cranks the arm and Cizek screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Cizek, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Masayuki Araki! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 18
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Grimson throws a right and a left that Araki avoids nicely.
A jab from Araki misses.
Grimson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Araki throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Grimson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Araki wants to get back to full guard.
Grimson is thwarting Araki's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Araki actively working from the bottom here.
Araki is looking to control Grimson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Araki avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Grimson is working for a kimura but Araki is defending it quite comfortably.
Araki gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimson wants to control from the top but Araki keeps moving. #SUB#
Grimson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Araki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Araki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Grimson drops back looking for a leg! Araki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Araki manages to kick Grimson off! Grimson jumps back into Araki's guard. #SUB#
Araki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Araki has his foot on Grimson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grimson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Grimson 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.
Grimson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Araki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araki trying to control but Grimson is working from the bottom.
Araki sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Grimson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Araki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Araki passes Grimson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grimson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Araki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grimson gets back to full guard.
Araki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Araki tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimson is retaining full guard. #T3#
Grimson is trying to control the position but Araki postures up.
Araki pushing down on Grimson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Araki trying to control the action but Grimson is working from the bottom.
Araki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grimson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Araki is working hard here to advance position.
Grimson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Araki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Araki's back!#SUB2#
Araki showing good submission defense here.
Araki looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Grimson looking for the choke but no joy.
Araki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Araki tries to hold on but Grimson pushes him away.
Grimson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Araki wants to hold on but Grimson pushes him away.
Araki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Grimson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Araki is just riding it out for now. Grimson eventually gives up the hold.
Grimson looks winded!
Grimson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araki keeps working.
Araki is looking to control Grimson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Araki avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Araki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jevon Grimson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Grimson throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
Araki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Grimson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grimson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Araki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Araki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grimson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Grimson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grimson regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Araki is trying to control. Grimson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Araki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Araki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grimson sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Araki seems content to control.#T1#
Grimson tries to get to full guard but Araki has control of the leg.
Araki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Araki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Araki wants to take a breather but Grimson is having none of it. #SUB#
Araki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grimson defends it well.
Araki prevents Grimson from improving his position.
Araki not doing much here.
#T2#
Araki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimson keeps working.
Araki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grimson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Araki.
Grimson is looking to improve his position.
Araki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Araki is trying to control the action in half guard but Grimson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Araki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grimson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Araki scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Araki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grimson is just riding it out for now. Araki eventually gives up the hold.
Araki drops an elbow to the side of Grimson's head. #T3#
Araki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grimson's head.
Araki content to control rather than advance.
Araki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Grimson keeping hold of Araki's head, controlling as best he can.
Grimson trying to control here.
Araki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Araki lands a big elbow.
Araki pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4##SUB#
Araki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grimson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Araki working the ground and pound.
Araki is looking to take a break and control but Grimson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Grimson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Araki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grimson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Araki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grimson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Araki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grimson defends it well.
Araki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masayuki Araki 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Grimson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Araki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grimson sprawls well initially but Araki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Araki is trying to control the action in half guard but Grimson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grimson is trying to control but can't.
Araki prevents Grimson from improving his position.
Grimson is refusing to be controlled, as Araki sits in half guard.
Araki trying to mount his opponent but Grimson defends it.
Grimson tries to roll over but Araki keeps him under control.
Araki slips a nice elbow through Grimson's hands, connecting with Grimson's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araki controlling the action here. #SUB#
Araki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Araki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Grimson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araki is working away from the top position though.
Araki working over Grimson with some ground and pound. Grimson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Araki is looking to advance position but Grimson won't allow it.
Araki is looking to take a break and control but Grimson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araki passes to side control. #SUB#
Araki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Araki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grimson isn't going anywhere.
Araki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimson keeps working. #T2#
Grimson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Araki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Araki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Araki is looking to take a break and control but Grimson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Araki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Araki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Masayuki Araki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grimson parries the strikes from Araki easily there. Araki is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Grimson to escape.
Araki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Grimson down.
Grimson is not content to let Araki control the position. #T3#
Grimson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grimson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Araki controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Araki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Araki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Araki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grimson, who protects the arm well.
Grimson on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
Araki cracks Grimson with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Araki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Araki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Araki wants to control but Grimson is keeping him busy.
Grimson is looking to regain half guard here but Araki keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Araki is trying to get an arm triangle but Grimson is defending well.
Araki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Grimson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Araki wants to control but Grimson is keeping him busy.
Grimson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masayuki Araki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Araki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masayuki Araki! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 13
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Heceda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Araki sneaks back into half guard.
Heceda controlling the action here.
Heceda trying to mount his opponent but Araki defends it.
Heceda blocks the strikes from Araki.
Araki trying to control but Heceda postures up.
Heceda prevents Araki from improving his position.#SUB2#
Araki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heceda pulls his head out easily.
Heceda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araki trying to hold on to Heceda's head to control him but Heceda postures up.
#SUB#
Heceda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Araki defends it well.
Heceda has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Araki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Heceda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Araki has given up his back.
#SUB#
Heceda is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Araki defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Araki is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Heceda looking to break Araki's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Araki remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Heceda will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Heceda controlling well, preventing Araki from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Araki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Araki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2#
Heceda controlling from the back.
Araki rolls, trying to escape but Heceda keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Heceda has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Araki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Araki fending off the submission attempt from Heceda.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heceda is not going to allow Araki to sit and survive in this position.
Heceda controlling the position well here. Araki rolled but Heceda kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Heceda avoiding Araki 's attempts to control his hands.
Araki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Araki right now.
#T3##SUB#
Heceda is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Araki has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Araki showing good submission defense here.
Araki tries to roll but Heceda sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Araki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Araki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Araki keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Heceda patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Araki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Araki is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Heceda.
#SUB#
Heceda looking for the choke from the back.
Araki is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Araki fending off the submission attempt from Heceda. #T4#
Araki rolls, trying to escape but Heceda keeps control of the position.
Heceda is not going to allow Araki to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Heceda looking for the choke from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Heceda looking for the choke but no joy.
Araki tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Heceda is looking for the choke from the back position but Araki is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Araki right now.
#SUB#
Heceda working for a choke but Araki is defending well.
Araki trying to control the hands but Heceda breaks the grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ajin Heceda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Heceda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Heceda shoots in and gets a takedown into Araki's guard.
Araki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heceda is one step ahead there.
Araki is striking but Heceda is not phased and passes to half guard.
Heceda works his way into side control.
Araki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Heceda advances to mount.
Araki looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araki tries to escape but Heceda has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Araki trying to control but not successfully.
Araki is really stuck here.
#T1##SUB#
Heceda has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Araki is defending well but eventually Heceda manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Araki has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ajin Heceda!
During a confident post fight interview, Ajin Heceda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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