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Event:
SMFL 10 - The Arrival
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Inhanamoto closes the distance but Sitsongrit moves to the side
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Inhanamoto gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Sitsongrit tries to keep at a distance but Inhanamoto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Inhanamoto's ribcage. Inhanamoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Inhanamoto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit pushes Inhanamoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit pushes Inhanamoto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Inhanamoto backwards. #T1#
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Inhanamoto looks winded!
Inhanamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Inhanamoto misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inhanamoto's elbow.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inhanamoto's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inhanamoto's elbow.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inhanamoto lands a shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Inhanamoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
A frustrated look appears on Inhanamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inhanamoto tries to break free but Sitsongrit pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inhanamoto's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Inhanamoto's efforts to push away.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Inhanamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Inhanamoto is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Inhanamoto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Inhanamoto on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Inhanamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Inhanamoto rushes Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Inhanamoto blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inhanamoto's elbow.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit presses Inhanamoto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Inhanamoto controls his hands.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Inhanamoto backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Inhanamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow. #T4#
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit. #BC#
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Inhanamoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Inhanamoto wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Inhanamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Inhanamoto throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Inhanamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Inhanamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Inhanamoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.#ROC#Inhanamoto is rocked!
Inhanamoto moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Inhanamoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?#CL2#
Sitsongrit tries to keep at a distance but Inhanamoto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Inhanamoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Inhanamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thows a body kick. Inhanamoto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Inhanamoto tries to clinch
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Inhanamoto is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Sitsongrit drops Inhanamoto with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Inhanamoto looks back up at him and smiles so Sitsongrit waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#T1#
Sitsongrit lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kongthoranee Sitsongrit! |
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Event:
Highland 217
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Inhanamoto misses with a double jab.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Inhanamoto as he jumps to the side.
Inhanamoto tries to clinch up.
Wilson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Inhanamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Inhanamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Wilson looking to score a takedown here. Inhanamoto is defending well but Wilson drives through and ends up in Inhanamoto's guard.
Inhanamoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Inhanamoto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Inhanamoto tries to get out of the position.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Inhanamoto blocks nicely. #T1#
Wilson cracks Inhanamoto with a solid left hand.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Inhanamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Inhanamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Inhanamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson cracks Inhanamoto with a solid left hand.#T2#
Inhanamoto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Inhanamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES#
Inhanamoto wriggles free and stands up.
A big left from Wilson misses.
Inhanamoto moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Inhanamoto moved out of range.#CL#
Inhanamoto clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.
Inhanamoto lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Wilson wants the takedown. Inhanamoto is fighting it off but Wilson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Inhanamoto's guard against the cage.
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!
Wilson postures up in Inhanamoto's guard and throws a big left but Inhanamoto blocks it. #T3#
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Inhanamoto managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Inhanamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Inhanamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Wilson drops back looking for a leg! Inhanamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Inhanamoto manages to kick Wilson off! Wilson jumps back into Inhanamoto's guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Inhanamoto has wrist control.
Wilson won't allow Inhanamoto to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
Aiko Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Wilson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wade Wilson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Inhanamoto's shoulder, as Inhanamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Inhanamoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Wade Wilson has been cut.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Inhanamoto closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Inhanamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Inhanamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inhanamoto has momentary wrist control but Wilson slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto seems keen to control Wilson's posture.
Inhanamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson. #T1#
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Inhanamoto's brow.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilson is working Inhanamoto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Inhanamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Wilson cracks Inhanamoto with a solid left hand.
Wade Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Inhanamoto's head.#T2#
Inhanamoto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Wilson 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.
Wilson trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilson works over Inhanamoto with some ground and pound from guard.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Inhanamoto has momentary wrist control but Wilson slips an elbow through the middle.
Wilson works over Inhanamoto with some ground and pound from guard.
Inhanamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Inhanamoto pulls Wilson in close to prevent any damage.
Inhanamoto trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wilson distracts Inhanamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Inhanamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Inhanamoto has wrist control.
Wilson with a nice head shot there.
Inhanamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson distracts Inhanamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilson is working Inhanamoto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilson lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#Inhanamoto is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wade Wilson'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Inhanamoto sprawls well. Inhanamoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Inhanamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson throws a jab when Inhanamoto was well out of range.
Wilson shoots for a double leg takedown but Inhanamoto sprawls well. He's pushed Wilson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilson misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Wilson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Inhanamoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Inhanamoto wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson lands a couple of digs.
Oh Inhanamoto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Inhanamoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Wilson working some strikes from top position.
Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Inhanamoto wants to stand up but Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aiko Inhanamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Inhanamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Inhanamoto has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson postures up in Inhanamoto's guard and throws a big left but Inhanamoto blocks it. #T3#
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Inhanamoto has wrist control.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Inhanamoto's brow.
Wilson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Inhanamoto covers up, he's hurt! Wilson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Wilson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Wilson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wade Wilson!
Wade Wilson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Highland 213
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Inhanamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Inhanamoto has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Inhanamoto closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemons misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Lemons struggles to land a body shot inside as Inhanamoto controls his hands.
#BC2#
Lemons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Inhanamoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lemons counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Inhanamoto throws a low kick, looking for Lemons's leg but Lemons calmly moves out of range.
Inhanamoto closes the distance but Lemons moves to the side
and Lemons counters with a huge left! Inhanamoto is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lemons isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Inhanamoto from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lemons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Lemons!
During a confident post fight interview, Bradley Lemons thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 207
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Munhoz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Inhanamoto to the ground. Munhoz is now in Inhanamoto's guard.
Munhoz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inhanamoto is keeping the position for now.
Munhoz trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Inhanamoto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Munhoz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Munhoz tries to move to mount but Inhanamoto blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Munhoz has an Americana. Inhanamoto didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Munhoz is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Munhoz hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alex Munhoz! |
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Event:
TR85
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Inhanamoto closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Inhanamoto breaks the clinch.
Inhanamoto misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Inhanamoto misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Inhanamoto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Inhanamoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Inhanamoto dodges the punch combination from Thibodeaux.
#T1#
Thibodeaux jabs Inhanamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Inhanamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab lands there for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands with a hook. Thibodeaux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Inhanamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Inhanamoto misses with a hook.
Inhanamoto tries to bum rush Thibodeaux with a series of wild strikes but Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Thibodeaux cracks Inhanamoto with a big right hand and Inhanamoto goes down!#ROC#Inhanamoto is rocked!
Thibodeaux wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Inhanamoto is still in real trouble! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Inhanamoto wants to stand but Thibodeaux is controlling the position.
Inhanamoto seems to have recovered his senses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Inhanamoto can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Thibodeaux is standing up over Inhanamoto. Inhanamoto looks to escape but Thibodeaux dives into side control.
Thibodeaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inhanamoto keeps working.
Inhanamoto prevents Thibodeaux from improving position.
Thibodeaux trying to control the action but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Inhanamoto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Inhanamoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matth Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Inhanamoto swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter combination but Inhanamoto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thibodeaux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thibodeaux there as he acknowledges the shot.
Inhanamoto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands with a right hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Inhanamoto swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Inhanamoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thibodeaux's head backwards.
Inhanamoto lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Inhanamoto throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A left lands for Inhanamoto.
Matth Thibodeaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Inhanamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Inhanamoto wants to counter the offense by Thibodeaux and move into the clinch position.
Inhanamoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Inhanamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Nice shot lands for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Thibodeaux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Inhanamoto.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thibodeaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux is looking to wear down Inhanamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Inhanamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Inhanamoto scores with a jab.
Aiko Inhanamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Inhanamoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Inhanamoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thibodeaux's efforts to push away.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Inhanamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Inhanamoto gets a clinch.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Inhanamoto has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Inhanamoto pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
#BC2#
Inhanamoto manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Inhanamoto clinches with his opponent.
Thibodeaux letting Inhanamoto take a breather here.
Inhanamoto stalling.
#BC2#
Inhanamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Inhanamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aiko Inhanamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Inhanamoto has Thibodeaux up against the cage in a clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Inhanamoto pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Inhanamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Thibodeaux does it's job there.
Inhanamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto blocks a jab.
Inhanamoto wants to counter the offense by Thibodeaux and move into the clinch position.
Inhanamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thibodeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thibodeaux throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Inhanamoto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inhanamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Inhanamoto. #BC2#
Inhanamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux misses with a combination
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inhanamoto.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inhanamoto.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Inhanamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Inhanamoto manages to break the clinch.
Inhanamoto throws a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux drops his hands momentarily and Inhanamoto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thibodeaux ducks right into an uppercut from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto drops his hands momentarily and Thibodeaux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thibodeaux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thibodeaux tries to bum rush Inhanamoto with a series of wild strikes but Inhanamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Inhanamoto misses with a double jab.
Thibodeaux thuds a left hand into Inhanamoto's body.
Thibodeaux misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Inhanamoto gets a clinch.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Inhanamoto has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Inhanamoto breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.#T4#
Inhanamoto blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a low kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body
and Inhanamoto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Inhanamoto.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Inhanamoto.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Inhanamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Inhanamoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Inhanamoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aiko Inhanamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Inhanamoto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiko Inhanamoto!
Aiko Inhanamoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
VFC 103 Dingo vs Feynman
Date: Aug 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Inhanamoto misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Inhanamoto misses the target. #CL#
Dares has managed to clinch.
Inhanamoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dares misses with a knee strike.
Inhanamoto managing to block the knees to the body from Dares.
Dares tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dares connects with a knee to the head.
Dares scores with a knee to the head.
Dares tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dares trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dares is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Inhanamoto is defending well for now.
Inhanamoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dares throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dares lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dares tries to land a knee to the head but Inhanamoto blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Dares throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Inhanamoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Inhanamoto is trying to break the clinch but Dares is controlling him.
Inhanamoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Inhanamoto is trying to force a seperation but Dares has the dominant position.
Dares is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Inhanamoto is defending well for now.
Dares is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dares is trying to maintain a safe position but Inhanamoto gets an underhook and turns Dares into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Inhanamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dares is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Inhanamoto is defending well for now.
Dares trying to land knees to the body.
Dares landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dares tries to land knees in the clinch but Inhanamoto avoids the damage to the body.
Dares looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dares leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Dares lands a good knee to the midsection. Inhanamoto won't want to take too many of those.
Inhanamoto wants to break free but Dares has control.
Dares is struggling to control the position.
Inhanamoto wants to get back to striking at distance but Dares won't allow it.
Dares tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Inhanamoto avoids it.
Inhanamoto wants to get back to striking at distance but Dares won't allow it.
Dares tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Inhanamoto avoids it.
Dares using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Inhanamoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dares misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Inhanamoto.
#BC2#
Inhanamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Inhanamoto scores with a hook to the body. Dares takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Inhanamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Inhanamoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Inhanamoto avoids the head kick by Dares.
Dares slips a straight right by Inhanamoto.
Dares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inhanamoto.
A punch combination from Inhanamoto misses.
A solid body kick from Dares.
Dares lands with a slapping head kick.
Dares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dares lands a nice looking body kick.
Dares lands with a slapping head kick.
Dares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Inhanamoto throws out the jab.
Dares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Inhanamoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dares throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T4#
Dares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dares defending well as Inhanamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Inhanamoto misses with a wild combination.
Inhanamoto misses with a straight right.
Dares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inhanamoto.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dares.
Dares throws a head kick but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Dares lands a head kick!
Inhanamoto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dares.
Dares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dares explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Dares instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liko Dares dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Inhanamoto tries to keep at a distance but Dares has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dares using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Inhanamoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Inhanamoto wants to break free but Dares has control.
Dares with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Liko Dares has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Inhanamoto tries to break the clinch but Dares is controlling the position.
Dares is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Inhanamoto is defending well for now.
Inhanamoto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dares seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Inhanamoto can turn it around.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dares obliges.
Dares lands a knee to the body.
Dares connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dares obliges.
Dares with a knee to the head.
Inhanamoto avoiding damage as Dares throws knees to the body.
Inhanamoto is breathing heavily.
Inhanamoto avoiding damage as Dares throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Dares tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dares misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Inhanamoto.
Dares misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Inhanamoto.
Dares tries to land knees in the clinch but Inhanamoto avoids the damage to the body.
Dares trying to land knees to the body.
Inhanamoto managing to block the knees to the body from Dares.
Dares missing with knees to the body.
Dares is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dares taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dares missing with knees to the body.
Dares tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Inhanamoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dares has him pressed against the cage.
Inhanamoto managing to block the knees to the body from Dares.
#T2#
Inhanamoto avoiding damage as Dares throws knees to the body.
Inhanamoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Inhanamoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Inhanamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Inhanamoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Inhanamoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dares keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Inhanamoto's efforts to push away.
Dares crunches a lovely knee into Inhanamoto's ribcage.
Inhanamoto avoiding damage as Dares throws knees to the body.
Inhanamoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dares misses with a knee to the head.
Dares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inhanamoto can do to turn this around?
Dares with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3#
Dares is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Inhanamoto is defending well for now.
Dares is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Inhanamoto is defending well for now.
Inhanamoto tries to break the clinch but Dares is controlling the position.
Inhanamoto is trying to break the clinch but Dares is controlling him.
Dares is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dares keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Inhanamoto's efforts to push away.
Inhanamoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Inhanamoto is trying to break the clinch but Dares has him pressed against the cage.
Dares throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Inhanamoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Dares missing with knees to the body.
Dares trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Inhanamoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dares with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dares has Inhanamoto pressed against the cage, preventing Inhanamoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dares throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dares with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dares with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A bit of stalling here from Dares.
Dares using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Inhanamoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dares is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Inhanamoto is defending well for now.
Dares is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Inhanamoto is defending well for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inhanamoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dares misses with a knee strike.
Dares tries to land knees in the clinch but Inhanamoto avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liko Dares dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Inhanamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dares lands a nice looking body kick.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook. Dares ducked under it nicely.
Dares lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Inhanamoto cracks Dares with a good jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dares!
Inhanamoto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dares.
Dares looks to land a body kick but Inhanamoto moved away.
Inhanamoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Inhanamoto misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Dares.
Dares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inhanamoto.#CL#
Dares has closed the distance and engaged Inhanamoto in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inhanamoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Dares has double underhooks. #T1#
Dares looking to throw knees to the head but Inhanamoto is blocking nicely.
Dares slows down the pace here.
Dares tries to land a knee to the head but Inhanamoto blocks with his arms.
Inhanamoto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dares utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Inhanamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Inhanamoto wants to break free but Dares has control.
Dares has Inhanamoto pressed against the cage, preventing Inhanamoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dares is trying to pull guard but Inhanamoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dares landing knees to the head.
Dares lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Dares stalls.
Dares will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Inhanamoto up against the cage.
Dares is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aiko Inhanamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liko Dares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A frustrated look appears on Inhanamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Inhanamoto tries to circle away but Dares has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Inhanamoto working hard to break the clinch.
Inhanamoto wants to break free but Dares has control.
Inhanamoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dares lands a knee to the body.
Inhanamoto wants to get back to striking at distance but Dares won't allow it.
Dares stalls. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC2#
Inhanamoto breaks from the clinch.
Dares lands a head kick. Inhanamoto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Liko Dares is winning the standup battle so far.
Dares scoring well with a low kick there.
Inhanamoto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dares lands a head kick!
Inhanamoto looks to land a combination but Dares avoids it well.
Dares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dares tries to clinch but Inhanamoto is having none of it.
A nice side step and Inhanamoto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Inhanamoto looks to throw the jab but Dares is out of range.
Dares is looking to counter the offense by Inhanamoto and move into the clinch.
Inhanamoto looks to land a right hand but Dares moved out of range.
Inhanamoto lands a nice hook to Dares's body. Dares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liko Dares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dares, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liko Dares!
Liko Dares bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
VFC 100 Caruga vs Bar
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Inhanamoto gets a clinch.
Garrison takes a shot to the head.
Inhanamoto lands an uppercut.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Inhanamoto on the inside.
Garrison is trying to break free.
Garrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
I was talking to Inhanamoto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto scores with a shot to the side of Garrison's head.
Garrison wants to get back to striking at distance but Inhanamoto won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Inhanamoto.
Garrison tries to circle away but Inhanamoto has him pinned against the cage.
Inhanamoto keeps control of Garrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Inhanamoto has Garrison pressed against the cage, preventing Garrison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto - that landed with a thud.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inhanamoto digs a right hand underneath Garrison's ribcage. Garrison let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Inhanamoto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Inhanamoto.
Garrison looks winded!
Inhanamoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garrison or not.
A nice left hand lands by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto works on Garrison's body with a couple of short punches.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand.
Inhanamoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
Garrison tries to break the clinch but Inhanamoto is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Inhanamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto lands with a left to the head.
Inhanamoto lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Garrison is rocked!#T2#
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Inhanamoto finish him?
Inhanamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garrison takes a shot to the head.
Garrison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Inhanamoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garrison.
A short right from Inhanamoto on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Inhanamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.#KD#
Inhanamoto drops Garrison with a big right hand! Inhanamoto charges in looking to finish - Garrison manages to keep Inhanamoto in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Inhanamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Garrison seems to have recovered his senses.
Inhanamoto connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Inhanamoto works over Garrison with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU#
Inhanamoto gets to his feet. Garrison looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Garrison misses the jab.
Garrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been informed that Garrison has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Garrison does it's job there.
Garrison throws a nice looking combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garrison misses with a few strikes there.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter the offense by Garrison and move into the clinch.
Gary Garrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Garrison.
#CL#
Inhanamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garrison, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Inhanamoto.
A right handed body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Garrison is trying to break the clinch but Inhanamoto has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aiko Inhanamoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Garrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garrison scores with a hook to the body. Inhanamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garrison looks to land a combination but Inhanamoto avoids it well.
Inhanamoto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Inhanamoto pushes Garrison up against the cage in a clinch.
Inhanamoto gets through Garrison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Inhanamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Inhanamoto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Garrison backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inhanamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garrison is trying to break the clinch but Inhanamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
Garrison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
Garrison is breathing heavily.
Inhanamoto throws a big uppercut that drops Garrison! More strikes from Inhanamoto and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Garrison lies dazed against the cage as Inhanamoto celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiko Inhanamoto!
A very excited looking Aiko Inhanamoto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Gary Garrison was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'. |
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Event:
VFC 98 Frank vs Newton
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Python misses with the combination.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Python wants to break free but Inhanamoto has control.
A shot in the inside from Inhanamoto. #CUT2#It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
Python wants to get back to striking at distance but Inhanamoto won't allow it.
Python wants to break free but Inhanamoto has control.
Python working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Inhanamoto to work.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Python is trying to break the clinch but Inhanamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Python tries to circle away but Inhanamoto has him pinned against the cage.
Python is trying to push Inhanamoto away but Inhanamoto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Inhanamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pythons head.
Python wants to break the clinch but can't.
Python wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##BC#
Python escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Python lunges at Inhanamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Inhanamoto's hand.
Python throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Inhanamoto counters by moving into the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a body punch. #BC#
Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Inhanamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Python circles away.
Python looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Inhanamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Python.
Python throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Inhanamoto closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Python pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Inhanamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Inhanamoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Python counters with a left and a right that stings Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inhanamoto tries to clinch but Python is having none of it.
Inhanamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Python misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Inhanamoto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Inhanamoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Python is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Python escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Inhanamoto keeps the fight on the outside.
Python is looking to clinch.
Python connects with a nice looking jab.
Python throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Inhanamoto moves into the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Python looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Python manages to break the clinch.
Python missing with a left hand there. Inhanamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Python avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Python misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Python misses with a jab, cross combination.
Inhanamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Python swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Python throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Inhanamoto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Python is trying to break the clinch but Inhanamoto is controlling him.
The referee calls for Inhanamoto to work.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with a body punch.
Inhanamoto has Python pressed against the cage, preventing Python from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Python misses with a hook from the clinch.
Python is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Python.
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Python swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Python throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4#
Inhanamoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Python. That's going to slow Inhanamoto down.
Inhanamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Python swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Inhanamoto slips a jab from Python.
Python throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Inhanamoto finds it's way through Python's defenses.
Python moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Python fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Inhanamoto swings for the body but Python moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Inhanamoto there.#ROC2#Python is rocked!#CUT2#Henry Python's cut is getting worse.
Python throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Inhanamoto counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Python's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Inhanamoto slips a jab and a cross from Python.
Python is breathing heavily.
Inhanamoto throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Python is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Python misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Python seems to have got his legs back now.
Python throws a combination that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aiko Inhanamoto!
During a confident post fight interview, Aiko Inhanamoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Sao Paulo
Date: Jun 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Inhanamoto has managed to clinch.
Karokaro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Inhanamoto has him pressed against the ropes.
Inhanamoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Inhanamoto works on Karokaro's body with a couple of short punches.
Inhanamoto stalling.
#BC2#
Inhanamoto breaks from the clinch.
Karokaro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Karokaro.
Karokaro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karokaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karokaro misses with the combination.
Inhanamoto is looking to clinch.
A jab from Karokaro misses. #T1#
Karokaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Inhanamoto circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Inhanamoto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Inhanamoto breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Karokaro misses.
Inhanamoto is looking to clinch but Karokaro is avoiding it.
Karokaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karokaro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karokaro throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Inhanamoto counters by moving into the clinch.
Inhanamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karokaro tries to break the clinch but Inhanamoto is controlling the position.
Inhanamoto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Inhanamoto controlling the action here for a moment.
Karokaro working hard to break the clinch.
Inhanamoto tries to work over Karokaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karokaro wants to get back to striking at distance but Inhanamoto won't allow it.
Inhanamoto stalls.
Karokaro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Inhanamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Karokaro controls the action.
#BC2#
Inhanamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roberto Karokaro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Inhanamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Inhanamoto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Karokaro.
Inhanamoto dodges the punch combination from Karokaro.
Inhanamoto tries to clinch up.
Roberto Karokaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Karokaro does no damage.
Inhanamoto wants to counter the offense by Karokaro and move into the clinch position.
Inhanamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karokaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inhanamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Inhanamoto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Karokaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Inhanamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karokaro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Karokaro misses with a wild combination.
Karokaro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Inhanamoto clinches. #BC2#
Inhanamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karokaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inhanamoto can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Karokaro gets tackled into the ropes by Inhanamoto. Inhanamoto maintains the clinch.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Inhanamoto stalls.
Inhanamoto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Karokaro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Inhanamoto can turn it around.
Inhanamoto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Inhanamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karokaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Inhanamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Karokaro misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Some wild striking there from Karokaro.
#CL2#
Inhanamoto has managed to clinch.
Inhanamoto works on Karokaro's body with a couple of short punches.
Inhanamoto slows down the pace here.
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!
The referee calls for Inhanamoto to work.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inhanamoto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Karokaro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Inhanamoto drives through and clinches with Karokaro against the ropes.
#BC2#
Inhanamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karokaro tries to bum rush Inhanamoto with a series of wild strikes but Inhanamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Inhanamoto moves in looking to clinch but Karokaro pushes him off.
Karokaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karokaro misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Inhanamoto counters by clinching up.
Aiko Inhanamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Inhanamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Karokaro.
Come on Inhanamoto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inhanamoto working aggressively here.
Inhanamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karokaro's elbow. #T1#
Inhanamoto pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Inhanamoto leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Inhanamoto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karokaro is keeping busy.
Inhanamoto is trying to maintain a safe position but Karokaro gets an underhook and turns Inhanamoto into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aiko Inhanamoto.
Karokaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Inhanamoto's head.
Karokaro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roberto Karokaro is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Karokaro misses. #T2#
Karokaro misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Inhanamoto darts in and clinches Karokaro up against the ropes.
Inhanamoto controlling the action here for a moment.
Inhanamoto tries to stall but Karokaro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Roberto Karokaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Inhanamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karokaro throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inhanamoto is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Inhanamoto darts in and clinches Karokaro up against the ropes.#BC2#
Inhanamoto manages to break the clinch.
Karokaro fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aiko Inhanamoto.
I think Karokaro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Rio
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Tequila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inhanamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tequila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tequila looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Inhanamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Inhanamoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Inhanamoto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Inhanamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tequila moves away.
Tequila throws a lazy right hand but Inhanamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Tequila cracks Inhanamoto with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Inhanamoto is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Inhanamoto is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC2#Inhanamoto is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Inhanamoto darts in and clinches Tequila up against the ropes.
Tequila throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Inhanamoto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Inhanamoto slowing the pace effectively.
Tequila letting Inhanamoto take a breather here.
Inhanamoto seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Inhanamoto tries to break free but Tequila pushes him back against the ropes.
Inhanamoto blocks a body shot from Tequila.
A body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto working hard to break the clinch.
Tequila can't find room to land a body shot as Inhanamoto controls the action.
#T1#
Inhanamoto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tequila has a couple of punches blocked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto tries to circle away but Tequila has him pinned against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Tequila fails to land.
Tequila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tequila misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Inhanamoto.
Tequila tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tequila lands a hook that snaps the head of Inhanamoto backwards.
Inhanamoto is trying to push Tequila away but Tequila has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Inhanamoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Inhanamoto has had enough of the clinch but Tequila keeps him there for the moment.
Tequila misses with some punches.
Inhanamoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tequila misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Inhanamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Inhanamoto defending well as Tequila loads up on a big left hand.
Jack Tequila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the side of Tequila's head but Tequila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Inhanamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tequila jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Inhanamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tequila, pushing him back against the ropes.
Inhanamoto is trying to break the clinch but Tequila has him pressed against the ropes.
Tequila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tequila misses with a punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tequila.
A short right from Inhanamoto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inhanamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tequila throws a head punch that misses.
Inhanamoto has had enough of the clinch but Tequila keeps him there for the moment.
Tequila tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Tequila being controlled against the ropes.
Tequila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Jack Tequila should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
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#
Tequila connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Inhanamoto momentarily.
Tequila throws a looping overhand right but Inhanamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Inhanamoto misses the shot to the body.
Inhanamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tequila.
Tequila throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range. #CL#
Inhanamoto pushes Tequila up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tequila struggles to land a body shot inside as Inhanamoto controls his hands.
Tequila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tequila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Inhanamoto on the inside.
Tequila throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tequila.
Tequila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto has had enough of the clinch but Tequila keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Tequila fails to land.
Inhanamoto lands a left hand.
Tequila misses with some punches.
Inhanamoto can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Inhanamoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tequila or not.
Inhanamoto blocks an uppercut.
Inhanamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tequila working aggressively here.
Tequila misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto is trying to force a seperation but Tequila has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inhanamoto.
Still in the clinch, Inhanamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Inhanamoto has had enough of the clinch but Tequila keeps him there for the moment.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tequila.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand.
Tequila lands with a light punch inside.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
Tequila misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto tries to circle away but Tequila has him pinned against the ropes.#T2#
Tequila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tequila lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Inhanamoto is trying to push Tequila away but Tequila has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Inhanamoto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Inhanamoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Inhanamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tequila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto just leaning against Tequila, taking a breather.
Inhanamoto wants to break free but Tequila has control.
Tequila misses with some punches.
Tequila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inhanamoto wants to get back to striking at distance but Tequila won't allow it.
Tequila misses with a punch on the inside.
Tequila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inhanamoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tequila has him pressed against the ropes.
Tequila working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Tequila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A cross from Tequila lands.
Aiko Inhanamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tequila takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tequila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Inhanamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tequila might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Inhanamoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Inhanamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Inhanamoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Inhanamoto blocks an uppercut.
Tequila takes a shot to the head.
Tequila misses with the head strike.
Tequila misses with a punch on the inside.
Aiko Inhanamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Inhanamoto pushes Tequila back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tequila throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
Tequila's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Inhanamoto.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Inhanamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tequila. #T1#
Inhanamoto pushes Tequila back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tequila misses with some punches.
Inhanamoto is trying to push Tequila away but Tequila has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tequila. #BC#
Inhanamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Inhanamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Inhanamoto misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Inhanamoto darts in and clinches Tequila up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tequila.
Tequila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tequila keeps control of Inhanamoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Inhanamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aiko Inhanamoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Inhanamoto is stalling here.
Tequila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Tequila working aggressively here.
Tequila keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Inhanamoto's efforts to push away.
Inhanamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tequila has a couple of punches blocked by Inhanamoto.
A right hand to the body from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tequila throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhanamoto works on Tequila's body with a couple of short punches.
Tequila misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot.
Inhanamoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tequila.
Tequila misses with a punch on the inside.
Jack Tequila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Still in the clinch, Inhanamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aiko Inhanamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tequila has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Tequila! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Nagoya II
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Inhanamoto stalks Tequila and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tequila's face. Tequila staggers backwards, shaken.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tequila.
Inhanamoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice jab there from Inhanamoto. #ROC#Tequila is rocked!
Inhanamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tequila manages to avoid it.
Inhanamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Inhanamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
#KD2#
Inhanamoto ducks into a a hook from Tequila and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC2#Inhanamoto is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tequila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.
Inhanamoto swings for the body but Tequila moves out of range.
Inhanamoto misses with the combination.
#CL#
Inhanamoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Inhanamoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Inhanamoto misses with a knee strike.
Tequila misses with a punch on the inside.
Tequila looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Tequila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tequila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Inhanamoto.
Tequila is leaning against Inhanamoto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tequila blocks the elbow strike.
Inhanamoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tequila fails to land.
Inhanamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tequila fails to land.
Tequila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tequila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tequila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tequila swings wildly with an uppercut but Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tequila working aggressively here.
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
Tequila throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Tequila.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tequila.
A head punch on the inside from Tequila fails to land.
Inhanamoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tequila.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inhanamoto tries to break the clinch but Tequila is controlling the position.
I was talking to Inhanamoto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tequila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tequila struggles to land a body shot inside as Inhanamoto controls his hands.
Inhanamoto is trying to break the clinch but Tequila has him pressed against the ropes.
Inhanamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tequila.
Tequila lands a body shot in the clinch.
Inhanamoto is breathing heavily.
Inhanamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tequila avoids it.
Inhanamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tequila avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tequila.
Tequila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tequila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tequila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tequila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tequila throws a head punch that misses.
Tequila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Jack Tequila should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tequila tests Inhanamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Inhanamoto clinches up against the ropes.
Inhanamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tequila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Inhanamoto.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inhanamoto.
Tequila dodges an elbow strike from Inhanamoto.
Tequila on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Inhanamoto.
Tequila working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tequila.
Inhanamoto tries a knee to the head but Tequila blocks it.
Tequila works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tequila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inhanamoto's elbow.
Aiko Inhanamoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tequila on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tequila can't find room to land a body shot as Inhanamoto controls the action.
Inhanamoto misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Inhanamoto is trying to break free.#T1#
Inhanamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Tequila backwards.
Tequila misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tequila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Tequila fails to land.
Inhanamoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tequila.
Tequila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tequila.
Tequila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tequila tries to throw a body punch but Inhanamoto avoids it by throwing Tequila back against the ropes.
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Tequila.
Inhanamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tequila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inhanamoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tequila throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Tequila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tequila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inhanamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Inhanamoto blocks an uppercut.
Tequila misses with the head strike.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inhanamoto.
Tequila blocks the elbow strike.
Inhanamoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tequila has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Inhanamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tequila misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Inhanamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Inhanamoto blocks a body shot from Tequila.
Tequila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tequila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tequila lands with a left to the head.
Tequila has a couple of punches blocked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tequila is defending well for now.
Tequila tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inhanamoto scores with a hook to the body.
Tequila tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inhanamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tequila avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Inhanamoto. #BC#
Inhanamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aiko Inhanamoto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Inhanamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Tequila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike.
Tequila keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Inhanamoto's efforts to push away.
Tequila blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Inhanamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tequila is defending well for now.
Inhanamoto lands an uppercut.
Inhanamoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tequila or not.
A frustrated look appears on Inhanamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tequila misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto is leaning against Tequila and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto gets through Tequila's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tequila lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Tequila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tequila works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Tequila on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Inhanamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Inhanamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tequila tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Tequila has a couple of punches blocked by Inhanamoto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tequila.
Tequila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inhanamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tequila backwards.
Tequila throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Tequila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tequila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tequila throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Tequila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tequila working aggressively here.
Tequila misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Inhanamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
A short uppercut from Tequila.
A short left from Inhanamoto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike.
Inhanamoto is trying to break the clinch but Tequila has him pressed against the ropes.
Inhanamoto misses with a knee strike.
Inhanamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Tequila.
Inhanamoto scores with a shot to the side of Tequila's head.
Tequila misses with a punch on the inside.
Tequila blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Tequila.
Inhanamoto misses with a knee strike.
Tequila misses with a punch on the inside.
Tequila struggles to land a body shot inside as Inhanamoto controls his hands.
Inhanamoto lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Inhanamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tequila lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Inhanamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aiko Inhanamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Inhanamoto 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 28:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Inhanamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cheng misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Inhanamoto drives through and clinches with Cheng against the cage.
Inhanamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cheng avoids it.
Inhanamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cheng avoids it.
Cheng tries to circle away but Inhanamoto has him pinned against the cage.
Inhanamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Cheng backwards.
Inhanamoto digs a right hand underneath Cheng's ribcage. Cheng let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto.
Cheng is breathing heavily.
Cheng wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Inhanamoto digs a right hand underneath Cheng's ribcage. Cheng let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Inhanamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheng lands a jab to the head.
Inhanamoto dips to his left and cracks Cheng with an uppercut!#CL2#
Inhanamoto forces Cheng back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Inhanamoto connects with a big uppercut there that sends Cheng tumbling to the ground! Inhanamoto follows him down into his guard.
#ROC2#Cheng is rocked!#SU2#
Inhanamoto stands up and waves to Cheng to follow him.
Oh Cheng is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cheng really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Inhanamoto connects with a stiff jab that staggers Cheng - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aiko Inhanamoto!
During a confident post fight interview, Aiko Inhanamoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1091 Round 4
Date: Mar 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Ceni fails with a takedown attempt.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ceni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ceni has his takedown stuffed
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Aiko Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Ceni.
Ceni has his takedown stuffed
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Ceni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Inhanamoto cracks Ceni with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Ceni is rocked!
Inhanamoto throws an uppercut from hell that sends Ceni clean off his feet! He's out cold! Inhanamoto stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aiko Inhanamoto!
Aiko Inhanamoto 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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Event:
QFC Tournament 1091 Round 3
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Agnelo.
Agnelo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Inhanamoto clinches up with Agnelo and pushes him back against the cage.
Agnelo takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Agnelo.
Inhanamoto lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Inhanamoto.
Agnelo tries to land a knee to the head but Inhanamoto blocks with his arms.
Inhanamoto blocks an uppercut.
Agnelo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Agnelo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Agnelo manages to break the clinch.
Agnelo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agnelo cracks Inhanamoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Agnelo misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Agnelo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inhanamoto moves away.
Agnelo misses with a body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Agnelo needs to keep his hands up - Inhanamoto had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Agnelo is rocked!
Agnelo gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Inhanamoto gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Agnelo is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiko Inhanamoto!
A victorious Aiko Inhanamoto 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:
QFC Tournament 1091 Round 2
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Bell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Inhanamoto as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
Bell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Inhanamoto dodges the punch combination from Bell.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Inhanamoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bell tries for a takedown but Inhanamoto circles away easily
and Inhanamoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harrison Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto misses the shot to the body.
Bell doesn't manage to clinch there - Inhanamoto circles away.
It seemed like Inhanamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Inhanamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Bell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Inhanamoto throws out a counter right but Bell avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Bell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Inhanamoto did well to prevent Bell getting side control.
Bell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inhanamoto's head.
Inhanamoto wants to control but Bell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Inhanamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bell.
Bell lands strikes from half guard.
Bell stalling.
Bell tries to stand but can't do so whilst Inhanamoto controls his leg. #T2#
Bell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Bell seems to be looking for submissions.
Bell controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Inhanamoto as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Bell tries for a takedown but Inhanamoto circles away easily
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Bell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inhanamoto.
Bell with the inside leg kick.
Bell throws a hook but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Inhanamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Inhanamoto does it's job there.
Inhanamoto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Inhanamoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bell doesn't seem phased though.#T4##CL#
Inhanamoto gets tackled into the cage by Bell. Bell maintains the clinch.
Inhanamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Inhanamoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Bell can't break the clinch.
Bell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Inhanamoto to keep the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inhanamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Inhanamoto lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell is trying to force a seperation but Inhanamoto has the dominant position.#BC#
Bell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bell tries to clinch up
and Inhanamoto scores with a counter punch that sends Bell to the canvas! Inhanamoto smells blood - he's punishing Bell with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bell has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiko Inhanamoto!
Aiko Inhanamoto thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1091 Round 1
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Shaw shoots in but Inhanamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shaw misses with a takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Inhanamoto looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
Shaw tries to clinch up but Inhanamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Shaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Inhanamoto misses with a straight right.
Inhanamoto misses with a body shot.
Shaw misses with a takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Aiko Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Shaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Inhanamoto tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Inhanamoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Inhanamoto misses with a looping left.#T1#
Inhanamoto misses with an uppercut. Shaw saw that one coming.
Inhanamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Inhanamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
Shaw tries for a takedown but Inhanamoto circles away easily
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Aiko Inhanamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Inhanamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Shaw.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Inhanamoto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Inhanamoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shaw darts in looking for a takedown but Inhanamoto gets double underhooks and turns Shaw into the cage.
Shaw looks winded!#T2#
Inhanamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot.
Shaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shaw misses the shot to the body.
Shaw fails to land the takedown.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Inhanamoto.#ROC#Shaw is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto cracks Shaw with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Shaw falls to his knees and Inhanamoto doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiko Inhanamoto!
Aiko Inhanamoto thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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