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Event:
RISE 115
Date: Nov 11, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Holliday rushes Ueda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Holliday lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Holliday lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Holliday.
Holliday blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Holliday lands a nice shot to the body. Ueda is breathing heavily. Holliday digs a right hand underneath Ueda's ribcage. Ueda let out a lung full of air as it connected. A right hook to the body lands for Holliday.
Holliday lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holliday lands a shot to the body. Nice body punch from Holliday. Holliday softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A hook to the body from Holliday.
A body shot lands from Holliday.
Holliday lands an uppercut. Our sources have told us that Ueda has been working on his elbows in the gym. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Holliday lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Holliday. Holliday lands a nice uppercut. Holliday pushes Ueda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A right hook to the body lands for Holliday.
Nice body punch from Holliday. A short right from Holliday on the inside. A right handed body shot lands from Holliday.
Holliday scores with a shot to the side of Ueda's head. #T1# Holliday lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ueda backwards. A short right from Holliday. Holliday cracks Ueda with a nice body shot. Holliday looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A quick uppercut on the inside from Holliday. Holliday makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Holliday scores with a hook to the body. Holliday presses Ueda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A short right from Holliday on the inside. Holliday lands with a short shot to the head. Holliday lands a nice uppercut. Holliday scores with a hook to the body. Holliday scores with a hook to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Holliday presses Ueda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Holliday stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Holliday scores with a shot to the side of Ueda's head. Holliday stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A short right from Holliday on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Holliday. A short right from Holliday. Holliday gets through Ueda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Holliday lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Holliday is working Ueda over against the cage.#T2# Holliday lands a right hand. Holliday scores with a hook to the body. Holliday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holliday works on Ueda's body with a couple of short punches. Holliday lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A right hand to the body from Holliday.
Nice body punch from Holliday. Holliday lands a hook that snaps the head of Ueda backwards. Holliday pushes Ueda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Holliday working some nice short punches in the clinch. Holliday lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Ueda is rocked! Holliday lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ueda backwards. Oh Ueda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Holliday dips a shoulder and cracks Ueda with a mighty uppercut! Ueda falls back against the cage and Holliday unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ueda is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Holliday screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Henry Holliday! During a confident post fight interview, John Henry Holliday thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RISE 102: McVicker v Green
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1# Ueda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2# Ueda has Wahwah up against the cage in a clinch.
Wahwah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wahwah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Wahwah avoids the damage to the body. Ueda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Wahwah blocking some punches.
Ueda missing with knees to the body.
Wahwah tries to throw a body punch but Ueda avoids it by throwing Wahwah back against the cage. Ueda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Wahwah really is a fat lump. Wahwah takes a shot to the head. Wahwah swings wildly with an uppercut but Ueda uses good head movement to avoid it. Ueda misses with a punch to the body.
Wahwah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wahwah misses with some punches.
Ueda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wahwah is defending well for now. Ueda misses with a punch on the inside.
Ueda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wahwah.
Ueda is leaning against Wahwah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Wahwah is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ueda lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Kimbo Wahwah has been cut. Ueda misses with an elbow over the top. Wahwah avoiding damage as Ueda throws knees to the body.
Ueda lands a knee to the head.
#T1# Ueda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ueda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ueda misses with the head strike.
Ueda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wahwah is defending well for now. Wahwah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wahwah lands a body shot. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wahwah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Wahwah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wahwah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ueda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wahwah.
Wahwah slowing the pace effectively.#BC# Wahwah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wahwah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ueda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2# Ueda instigates a clinch. Ueda keeps control of Wahwah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ueda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Wahwah avoids the damage to the body. Ueda throws an elbow that misses.
Ueda missing with knees to the body.
Ueda tries to work over Wahwah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wahwah misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wahwah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wahwah misses with a punch to the body.
Ueda lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Ueda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ueda pushes off an throws an elbow but Wahwah leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Ueda.
Ueda tries a body shot but Wahwah blocks it.
Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Wahwah avoids the damage to the body. Wahwah is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ueda is keeping busy. Ueda lands a nice elbow. Wahwah can't find room to land a body shot as Ueda controls the action.
Wahwah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ueda scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ueda trying to land knees to the body.
Ueda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Ueda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ueda misses with a knee to the head. Wahwah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ueda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ueda working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3# Wahwah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wahwah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ueda backwards. Ueda lands a nice elbow. Wahwah tries a body shot but Ueda blocks it.
Wahwah is trying to maintain a safe position but Ueda gets an underhook and turns Wahwah into the cage. Wahwah working hard to break the clinch. Wahwah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ueda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wahwah's efforts to push away. Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Wahwah avoids the damage to the body. Wahwah looking to slow down the pace here. Ueda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Ueda looking to throw knees to the head but Wahwah is blocking nicely.
Ueda lands a damaging elbow. Wahwah tries to throw a body punch but Ueda avoids it by throwing Wahwah back against the cage. Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Wahwah avoids the damage to the body. Ueda lands an elbow inside. Ueda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wahwah. Wahwah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# Wahwah can't find room to land a body shot as Ueda controls the action.
Wahwah struggles to land a body shot inside as Ueda controls his hands.
Ueda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wahwah blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wahwah blocks an elbow strike. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Ueda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wahwah is defending well for now. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wahwah managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Ueda lands an elbow that stopped Wahwah in his tracks for a moment. Ueda lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Kimbo Wahwah's cut is getting worse. Ueda blocks an uppercut.
Ueda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wahwah managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Wahwah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wahwah tries to work over Ueda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wahwah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Wahwah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ueda missing with knees to the body.
Ueda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wahwah blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wahwah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kou Ueda dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kimbo Wahwah's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# A big left from Wahwah misses. Wahwah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wahwah with a nice calf kick. Wahwah throws a body shot but no joy. Wahwah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ueda throws a low kick, looking for Wahwah's leg but Wahwah calmly moves out of range. Ueda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kimbo Wahwah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wahwah throws a series of punches but Ueda avoids them all with ease. Ueda fails in his attempt to clinch. Ueda moves out of range as Wahwah strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ueda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wahwah but Wahwah pushes him off and we're back to square one. An inside leg kick lands from Wahwah. Wahwah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Ueda moves into range and clinches up with Wahwah.#T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Wahwah. A left hand lands to the body for Wahwah.
Wahwah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wahwah lands a nice uppercut. Wahwah managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Wahwah works on Ueda's body with a couple of short punches. Ueda is breathing heavily. Wahwah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Wahwah.
Wahwah working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Wahwah manages to break the clinch.
Ueda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Wahwah throws out a powerful jab. Wahwah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ueda. That did some damage! Ueda tries to clinch but Wahwah moves out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Wahwah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Wahwah looks to throw the jab but Ueda is out of range. Wahwah throws the kick towards the body but Ueda avoids it.#T2# Wahwah scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wahwah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wahwah fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ueda is out of range. Nice defenses there by Ueda. Ueda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ueda there as he acknowledges the shot. The fight stays on the outside here - Ueda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ueda loads up on a big right hand but Wahwah slips the punch. Wahwah missing with a left hand there. Ueda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wahwah swats him away and circles back towards the center. Wahwah throws a nice inside leg kick. Wahwah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2# Ueda has closed the distance and engaged Wahwah in a clinch.
Ueda missing with knees to the body.
#T3# Ueda missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ueda fails to land. Ueda misses with a punch to the body.
Wahwah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ueda backwards. Wahwah tries to work over Ueda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch on the inside from Wahwah fails to land. Wahwah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A right handed body shot lands from Wahwah.
Wahwah lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Wahwah avoids the damage to the body. #BC# Wahwah manages to break the clinch.
Wahwah misses with a low kick. Wahwah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wahwah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ueda just manages to avoid it. Kimbo Wahwah is winning the standup battle so far. Ueda darts in trying to clinch enabling Wahwah to counter with a crisp jab. Ueda misses with a low kick as Wahwah jumps back.#T4# A slapping leg kick lands for Wahwah.
Ueda throws a head kick but Wahwah moves out of range.
Wahwah misses with the combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wahwah. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ueda tries to move into range but Wahwah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Wahwah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Ueda is looking to clinch. Wahwah looks to score with a jab to the body but Ueda is just out of range. A low kick lands for Ueda.
Ueda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ueda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wahwah misses with a looping left. Ueda doesn't manage to clinch there - Wahwah circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Wahwah dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Kimbo Wahwah's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3# Ueda takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wahwah works Ueda's body with a nice hook. Wahwah circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Ueda clinches up with Wahwah and pushes him back against the cage. Ueda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ueda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wahwah.
Wahwah blocks the elbow strike.
Wahwah lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ueda. Wahwah managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Ueda takes a shot to the head. Ueda misses with an elbow over the top. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wahwah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ueda throws an elbow but it misses.
Ueda has a couple of punches blocked by Wahwah.
Ueda trying to land knees to the body.
#BC# Wahwah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kou Ueda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ueda tries to clinch up but Wahwah circles away and keeps his distance.#T1# The fight stays on the outside here - Ueda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ueda slips a jab from Wahwah. Wahwah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ueda momentarily.
#CL2# Ueda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wahwah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wahwah can't find room to land a body shot as Ueda controls the action.
Kou Ueda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ueda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ueda throws an elbow that misses.
Wahwah scores with a hook to the body. Wahwah pushes Ueda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Ueda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wahwah scores with a shoulder strike. Wahwah managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Wahwah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uedas head. #BC# Wahwah breaks the clinch.
Wahwah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# Ueda has managed to clinch.
#T2# Ueda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wahwah is defending well for now.#BC# Wahwah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wahwah pushes Ueda away with a front kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Wahwah throws the left hand but Ueda avoids the punch easily. A clash of legs there as Ueda blocks the low kick. Wahwah dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wahwah looks to score with a jab to the body but Ueda is just out of range. Wahwah misses with a body kick. Ueda slips under a jab. Ueda tries to clinch up but Wahwah circles away and keeps his distance. Wahwah thinks about countering with a body kick. Ueda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Wahwah throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ueda wants to clinch.#T3# Ueda connects with a high kick. Wahwah swats away the attempt to clinch by Ueda. Ueda defending well as Wahwah loads up on a big left hand. Ueda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ueda thumps Wahwah with a low kick. Ueda moves in looking to clinch but Wahwah pushes him off. Good leg kick by Wahwah. Ueda lands a head kick!
Ueda tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4# Wahwah circles away from the clinch attempt and Wahwah counters with a lovely straight right hand! A solid leg kick lands there for Wahwah.
Wahwah scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wahwah jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ueda wants to counter the offense by Wahwah and move into the clinch position. A slow jab from Wahwah misses its intended target. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wahwah misses with an uppercut
and Ueda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ueda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wahwah moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Wahwah just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Ueda closes the distance and clinches. Wahwah prevents a body shot from Ueda. Ueda pushes off an throws an elbow but Wahwah leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Kimbo Wahwah showed his dominance in that final round. I think Wahwah 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Wahwah! |
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Event:
RISE 91: Hohol v Esposito
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1# Ueda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tower appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Ueda is looking to clinch. A nice side step and Tower releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ueda crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tower - the referee stops the clock and Ueda gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tower. Ueda manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Tower lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ueda will feel that in the morning. Ueda is breathing heavily.#CL# Ueda clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Tower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tower dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tower circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tower is trying to counter with his kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tower lands a jab to the nose. Ueda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL# Ueda pushes Tower up against the cage in a clinch. Tower lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1# Tower blocks a body shot from Ueda. Ueda misses with a punch to the body.
Ueda throws a punch but it's blocked by Tower. Tower lands a body shot. #BC2# Tower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ueda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Tower moves into range and connects with a jab. Ueda tries to clinch but Tower moves away and Tower counters with an inside leg kick. #KD2# Tower feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ueda sprawling to the canvas! Ueda rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tower finish him?!
#CUT2#It looks like Kou Ueda has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ueda misses with a kick to the body and Tower counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Tower! A victorious Marcel Tower 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:
RISE Fight Night 6
Date: Aug 05, 2022 |
#R1# Shabazz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL# Ueda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ueda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shabazz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Shabazz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ueda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ueda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shabazz looks winded! Shabazz tries to break the clinch but Ueda is controlling the position. Ueda lands a knee to the body.
Ueda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ueda scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Basil Shabazz has been cut. Ueda scores a nice knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Ueda has been working on his elbows in the gym. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ueda lands an elbow inside that Shabazz shrugs off. Ueda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shabazz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Ueda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Ueda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ueda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ueda landing knees to the body.
Ueda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ueda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Ueda lands with a short shot to the head. #T1# Knees in the clinch landing for Ueda.
Shabazz prevents a body shot from Ueda. Ueda lands a knee to the body.
Ueda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shabazz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Nice body punch from Ueda. Ueda landing knees to the body.
Ueda working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ueda. Ueda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ueda lands an elbow inside that Shabazz shrugs off. Ueda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Basil Shabazz's cut even more. Ueda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ueda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shabazz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Ueda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards. Nice elbow from Ueda. Ueda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shabazz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Ueda is leaning against Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ueda tries to throw a body punch but Shabazz avoids it by throwing Ueda back against the cage. Shabazz's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shabazz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Ueda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2# Ueda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ueda pushes Shabazz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ueda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#Shabazz is rocked! Ueda working Shabazz over with knees to the body. Ueda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shabazz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Ueda tries to work over Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A right handed body shot lands from Ueda.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shabazz. Ueda presses Shabazz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Ueda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Basil Shabazz's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Nice elbow from Ueda. Shabazz is still on wobbly legs! Can Ueda finish him? Ueda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shabazz seems to have recovered his senses. Ueda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ueda lands a nice elbow. #CUT#Basil Shabazz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Ueda lands an elbow just above Shabazz 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Basil Shabazz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kou Ueda! |
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Event:
RISE: Fight Night 1
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1# Horo keeps the fight on the outside. Horo misses with an uppercut. Ueda saw that one coming. Horo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Ueda tries to clinch up but Horo circles away and keeps his distance. Horo lands a right hook to the body.
Horo misses the shot to the body. Horo avoids a kick to the body.
Horo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ueda was well out of range. Poor timing from Horo. Ueda wants to clinch. It seemed like Horo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ueda defending well as Horo loads up on a big left hand. Ueda appears to be looking for a big counter. Horo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Horo has Ueda up against the cage in a clinch.
Ueda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Ueda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Horo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Horo pushes Ueda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1# A right hook to the body lands for Horo.
Ueda misses with a body punch.
Ueda throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Horo.
Ueda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horo's elbow. A shot in the inside from Horo. Horo blocks an uppercut.
Horo managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Horo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Horo. Ueda is breathing heavily. Horo scores with a shot to the side of Ueda's head. Still in the clinch, Horo scores with a nice short uppercut. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Horo. Ueda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Horo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ueda backwards. Horo dodges an elbow strike from Ueda.
Horo managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Horo lands with a light punch inside. Ueda trying to land knees to the body.
Horo lands a shoulder strike. Horo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Horo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2# Horo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ueda. Horo leaning his opponent against the cage. Horo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Horo gets through Ueda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ueda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Horo lands a nice uppercut. Horo managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Horo stalls. Horo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Horo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Horo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ueda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Horo.
Ueda pushes off an throws an elbow but Horo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Horo is working Ueda over against the cage. Ueda tries to land a knee to the head but Horo blocks with his arms.
Horo leaning against his opponent.
Ueda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Horo is defending well for now. A short right hand to the side of the head by Horo.#T3# Ueda misses with a knee to the head. Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Horo avoids the damage to the body. Ueda takes a shot to the head. Horo scores with a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from Horo. Horo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Horo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Horo lands a shot to the body. A short right from Horo on the inside. Horo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ueda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horo managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horo. Horo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ueda seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Horo can turn it around. Horo lands with a right to the head. Horo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Horo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ueda. Horo lands an uppercut. Ueda misses with a body punch.
Ueda misses with an elbow over the top. Horo lands a body shot. Horo pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4# Ueda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Horo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ueda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Horo is defending well for now. Horo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Horo gets through Ueda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Horo digs a right hand into Ueda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ueda's gas tank. Horo lands a nice uppercut. Horo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ueda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Horo lands with a left to the head. Horo lands a right hand. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Horo lands a shot to the body. A short right from Horo. A short left from Horo. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Horo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Horo lands a right hand. Horo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Horo lands with a short shot to the head. Horo prevents a body shot from Ueda. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Horo dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2# Horo gets a clinch. Ueda misses with some punches.
Ueda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horo lands an uppercut. Ueda landing knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horo. Ueda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Horo.
Horo digs a right hand underneath Ueda's ribcage. Ueda let out a lung full of air as it connected. Horo managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Horo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Horo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Horo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Horo presses Ueda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Horo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ueda or not. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Horo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Horo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Horo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ueda or not. Horo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right from Horo. #T1# Horo lands with a light punch inside. A short right from Horo on the inside. Still in the clinch, Horo scores with a nice short uppercut. Horo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ueda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Horo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Horo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Horo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short uppercut from Horo. Horo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ueda backwards. Dan Horo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Horo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Ueda is rocked! Ueda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Oh Ueda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A hook to the body from Horo.
Horo lands with a left to the head. Horo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Horo lands an uppercut. Horo dips a shoulder and cracks Ueda with a mighty uppercut! Ueda falls back against the cage and Horo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ueda is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Horo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Horo! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Semi Finals B
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Ueda drives through and clinches with Pageau against the cage.
Pageau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pageau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uedas head. Ueda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Pageau is breathing heavily. Ueda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pageau.
Ueda lands an elbow inside that Pageau shrugs off. Ueda misses with an elbow over the top. Pageau managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Ueda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pageau's elbow. Ueda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pageau avoids it. Ueda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ueda prevents Pageau from breaking the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A quick uppercut on the inside from Pageau. Ueda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Ueda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ueda lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Joseph Henry Pageau has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ueda throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Ueda tries to land a knee to the head but Pageau blocks with his arms.
Ueda misses with an elbow strike.
Pageau managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Ueda tries to work over Pageau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ueda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pageau avoids it. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ueda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pageau's brow. Ueda misses with a knee to the head. Ueda's coach down at Gym Goroshi London was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ueda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Pageau lands a right hand. Pageau managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
#BC# Pageau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pageau circles away from the clinch attempt and Pageau counters with a stiff right hand. Pageau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ueda tries to counter with a clinch but Pageau shakes him off and moves away. Ueda tries to clinch but Pageau is having none of it. #T2# The fight stays on the outside here - Ueda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pageau.#KD# Oooooh!!! Pageau has knocked Ueda down with a huge combo! Pageau steps away and waves a wobbly Ueda back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pageau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Pageau throws a hook but Ueda blocks it. Pageau keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Ueda forces Pageau back against the cage and clinches. Pageau avoiding damage as Ueda throws knees to the body.
Pageau takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC# Pageau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pageau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pageau. A low kick from Ueda is predictable there and Pageau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Pageau is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T3# Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch but Pageau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ueda pushes Pageau away with a front kick. Ueda with a nice calf kick. Nice defenses there by Ueda. Ueda throws a fast counter high kick but Pageau manages to duck under it in time. Pageau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ueda.
Pageau is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Ueda throws a leg kick and Ueda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Pageau throws a looping overhand right but Ueda ducks down to avoid it. Pageau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ueda. Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch but Pageau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ueda tries to clinch but fails miserably and Pageau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ueda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pageau. Ueda tries a quick counter leg kick but Pageau is wise to it. Pageau misses with a hook. Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pageau swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4# Ueda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pageau. Ueda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pageau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ueda moves out of range as Pageau strikes. Ueda tries to clinch there but Pageau circles away.
Pageau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pageau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pageau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pageau lands the left hand. Pageau misses with a hook. Pageau sets himself, and Ueda steps forward looking for the clinch! Pageau avoids it this time.#CL2# Ueda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ueda throws an elbow but it misses.
Ueda missing with knees to the body.
Pageau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ueda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pageau avoids it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Henry Pageau dominated that round. The cut man is working on Joseph Henry Pageau's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Pageau lands with an overhand left. Ueda moves to clinch but Pageau breaks away and Pageau counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice jab there from Pageau. Pageau throws a hook but Ueda avoids it easily. Pageau throws a jab when Ueda was well out of range.#CL# Pageau clinches up with Ueda and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Pageau breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Pageau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ueda doesn't seem phased though. Ueda wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ueda looks to clinch and Pageau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice uppercut lands for Pageau. That snapped Ueda's head back.
Kou Ueda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Ueda closes the distance and clinches. #T1# Ueda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pageau blocks an elbow strike from Ueda.
Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Pageau avoids the damage to the body. Pageau lands with a light punch inside. Ueda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pageau.
Ueda misses with a punch to the body.
Ueda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pageau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ueda backwards. Ueda lands a body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Pageau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ueda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ueda throws an elbow but misses. Pageau managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Pageau blocks an elbow strike from Ueda.
Ueda landing knees to the body.
#T2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ueda missing with knees to the body.
Ueda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ueda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ueda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pageau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Pageau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ueda misses with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Pageau avoiding damage as Ueda throws knees to the body.
#BC# Pageau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph Henry Pageau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Ueda swings wildly with an uppercut but Pageau uses good head movement to avoid it. Pageau scores with a shot to the side of Ueda's head. #BC# Pageau breaks the clinch.
#T3# Pageau keeps the fight on the outside. Pageau throws out a loose jab but Ueda uses good head movement to avoid it. Pageau misses with an uppercut. Ueda doesn't manage to clinch there - Pageau circles away.
Ueda ducks under a wild hook from Pageau. Ueda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ueda there as he acknowledges the shot. Pageau staying out of range there. Pageau misses the jab. Ueda moves out of range as Pageau strikes. Pageau throws a hook to the side of Ueda's head but Ueda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Pageau throws out a loose jab but Ueda uses good head movement to avoid it. Pageau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ueda can do to turn this around? Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pageau paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ueda defending well as Pageau loads up on a big left hand. #T4# Ueda takes one to the chin there. Pageau looks to land a right hand but Ueda moved out of range. Pageau throws a good cross that connects.
Ueda moves in looking to clinch but Pageau pushes him off. Pageau misses with a straight right. Pageau is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Ueda is looking to clinch. Pageau connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Ueda tries to clinch up but Pageau circles away and keeps his distance. Pageau misses with a looping left.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Pageau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Pageau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Pageau looks to score with a jab to the body but Ueda is just out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Henry Pageau dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Joseph Henry Pageau's cut. That's time! Pageau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Ueda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ueda defending well as Pageau loads up on a big left hand. Pageau feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Uedas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Pageau scores with a shot to the body.
Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pageau swats him away and circles back towards the center. Pageau slaps away a takedown attempt from Ueda, before circling back to the center of the mat. Pageau looks to land a right hand but Ueda moved out of range. Pageau sizes up Ueda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch but Pageau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ueda connects with an inside leg kick. Ueda moves in looking to clinch but Pageau pushes him off. Ueda ducks under a wild hook from Pageau. Ueda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Ueda closes the distance but Pageau moves to the side and Pageau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pageau swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ueda tries to clinch there but Pageau circles away.
Ueda on the wrong end of a nice jab. Ueda throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Ueda. Ueda moves away from the strike by Pageau. Ueda tries to counter with a clinch but Pageau shakes him off and moves away. Ueda misses with a head kick.
Ueda wants to clinch up but Pageau keeps it at a distance. Ueda wants to clinch. A little feinted left hand from Pageau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ueda fails in his attempt to clinch. It looked like Pageau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2# Ueda throws a head kick that misses letting Pageau counter with a right hand. Donk. Pageau catches Ueda right on the button with a cross. Ueda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# Ueda gets tackled into the cage by Pageau. Pageau maintains the clinch. Kou Ueda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Pageau scores with a hook to the body. Ueda missing with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Pageau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ueda missing with knees to the body.
#BC# Pageau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ueda ducks right into an uppercut from Pageau. Ueda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Pageau with a nice cross. Ueda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pageau.#T3# Ueda moves in looking to clinch but Pageau pushes him off.#CL# Pageau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Pageau avoids the damage to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pageau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ueda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pageau avoids it. Pageau managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Pageau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Joseph Henry Pageau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ueda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC# Pageau manages to break the clinch.
Ueda punishes Pageau's body with a nice straight punch. Pageau cracks Ueda with a good jab. A lazy left from Pageau finds it's target. Ueda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pageau sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4# Good exchange - Pageau coming out on top. Pageau lands with an uppercut that bounces Ueda off the cage and back into range. This has been an exciting period of action! Ueda tries to clinch and Ueda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Pageau throws a jab when Ueda was well out of range. Pageau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ueda tries to clinch there but Pageau circles away.
A combination from Pageau does no damage. No joy there for Pageau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pageau scores with a nice strike. Pageau throws a good cross that connects.
Ueda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ueda is looking to clinch. Kou Ueda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pageau lands a jab-cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Joseph Henry Pageau showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pageau, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Henry Pageau! |
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Event:
RISE 68:
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Ueda has managed to clinch.
Ueda blocks a body shot from Shabazz. Ueda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shabazz is defending well for now. Ueda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shabazz's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Basil Shabazz has been cut. Ueda with a knee to the head.
Ueda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shabazz looks winded! A nice glancing elbow lands by Ueda. Shabazz tries to throw a body punch but Ueda avoids it by throwing Shabazz back against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Ueda. Ueda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shabazz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Ueda landing knees to the body.
Shabazz takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Basil Shabazz's cut even more. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shabazz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ueda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Shabazz is rocked! Knees to the body from Ueda.
Ueda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Shabazz is still on wobbly legs! Can Ueda finish him? Shabazz is pressed against the cage. Ueda pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Shabazz! Two more big strikes from Ueda and Shabazz crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kou Ueda! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 19
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1# Adams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. We've been told by Adams's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Nice straight punches there by Adams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adams. Adams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Adams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Adams looks to land a right hand but Ueda moved out of range. Ueda tries to clinch up. Adams sizes up Ueda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Adams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Ueda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A head kick misses from Ueda. Ueda connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Callum Adams has been cut. Ueda throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily. Ueda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. This has been an exciting period of action! Ueda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adams finds it's way round the side to connect with Ueda's head. Adams scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2# Ueda gets a clinch. Ueda's coach down at Gym Goroshi London was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ueda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Adams is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC# Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ueda tries a head kick but it misses.
Ueda tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Adams counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Ueda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adams. Adams misses with a straight left. Adams lunges at Ueda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ueda's hand. A right-left combo lands from Adams. Ueda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adams. Callum Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Adams scores with a hook. Ueda misses with a left hand and Adams counters with a nice uppercut. Adams keeps the fight on the outside. Ueda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Ueda on the wrong end of a nice jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ueda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ueda wants to clinch up but Adams keeps it at a distance. Adams connects with a looping right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ueda. #T2# Adams connects with a single shot there. Adams misses with a hook. Ueda ducked under it nicely. Adams moves out of range as Ueda throws a body kick.
Ueda darts in trying to clinch and Adams counters with a left to the body. Adams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ueda doesn't seem bothered though. Ueda misses with a kick to the body and Adams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ueda takes one on the button. Adams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ueda takes one to the side of the head.
Ueda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Adams throws a looping overhand right but Ueda ducks down to avoid it. Ueda throws a low kick but Adams avoids it. Ueda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams. Ueda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Ueda is looking to clinch but Adams is avoiding it.
#T3# The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ueda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Ueda wants to clinch up but Adams keeps it at a distance. Ueda misses with a low kick.
Ueda tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.
Adams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ueda sees it coming and avoids it easily. A nice leg kick from Ueda, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ueda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL# Adams clinches up against the cage. Adams working some nice short punches in the clinch. Adams avoids a wild elbow strike from Ueda. Ueda lands a damaging elbow. Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Adams lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ueda trying to land knees to the body.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Adams lands a hook that snaps the head of Ueda backwards. Ueda struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
#T4# Ueda missing with knees to the body.
Adams scores with a hook to the body. A short right from Adams. #BC# Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Adams moves into the clinch successfully.
Adams lands a hook that snaps the head of Ueda backwards. Adams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adams has Ueda pressed against the cage.
Adams lands with a right to the head. Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC# Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ueda slips under a jab from Adams.#CL# Adams clinches. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams. Ueda looks to throw an elbow but misses. Adams scores with a nice hook to the head. Adams blocks a body shot from Ueda. Adams gets through Ueda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Adams lands a nice uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Adams dominated that round. The cut man is working on Callum Adams's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Ueda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adams connects with the punch. Ueda throws a nice head kick!
Ueda fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adams is out of range. A little feinted left hand from Adams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL# Ueda tries to keep at a distance but Adams has taken the fight into the clinch. Callum Adams has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ueda misses with the head strike.
A short right from Adams on the inside. Ueda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adams is defending well for now. Ueda throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams. Ueda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adams avoids it. Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC# Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Adams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ueda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ueda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adams.#CL# Adams moves into the clinch. Adams lands with a left to the head. #T1# Adams lands with a short shot to the head. Ueda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ueda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Adams is leaning against Ueda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ueda missing with knees to the body.
#BC# Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Adams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ueda can do to turn this around?#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Still in the clinch, Adams scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC# Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Adams rushes Ueda and presses him up against the cage. Ueda misses with an elbow over the top.#BC# Adams breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adams with a jab. Ueda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL# Adams takes the fight into the clinch. Adams lands with a light punch inside. #T2# Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Adams gets through Ueda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ueda misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adams. Ueda takes a shot to the head. Adams controlling the action here for a moment.
Adams has Ueda pressed against the cage.
Ueda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adams is defending well for now. Adams blocks an uppercut.
Ueda takes a shot to the head. #BC# Adams manages to break the clinch.
Ueda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ueda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ueda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3# Adams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ueda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD# Adams drops Ueda with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ueda looks back up at him and smiles so Adams waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Ueda is rocked! Ueda throws a leg kick but Adams sees it coming and checks it nicely. Ueda is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him? Adams works Ueda's body with a nice hook. Ueda is breathing heavily.#KD# Adams lands a big right hand that sends Ueda crashing to the mat! Adams stays standing though and waves Ueda back to his feet! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Adams engages and cracks Ueda with a massive lead left hook - Ueda tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Adams is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Callum Adams! Callum Adams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 14
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1# Ueda throws out a leg kick but Chhay moves out of range and Ueda only half commits. Ueda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Chhay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ueda misses with a head kick.
Ueda is looking to clinch but Chhay is avoiding it.
Ueda darts in trying to clinch and Chhay counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2# Chhay gets tackled into the cage by Ueda. Ueda maintains the clinch. Chhay trying to control the position but instead, Ueda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chhay into the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Maybe Chhay would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2# Ueda breaks the clinch.
Chhay works the jab nicely.#T1##CL2# Ueda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chhay, pushing him back against the cage. Chhay lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ueda misses with a body punch.
Chhay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Chhay being controlled against the cage. Ueda can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chhay. Chhay lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2# Ueda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chhay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD# Chhay drops Ueda with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ueda looks back up at him and smiles so Chhay waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Kou Ueda has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ueda is aggressively charging in as Chhay backs up avoiding any damage. Chhay tosses out a jab and Ueda runs right into it face first! Ueda is out cold! Chhay dropped down on all fours and is barking in Ueda's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). San Chhay! San Chhay seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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