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Event:
HFC18:Raynard vs Uesugi
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Raynard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uesugi, pushing him back against the cage.
Uesugi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raynard smiles and moves away.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uesugi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Raynard pushes Uesugi up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Raynard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Uesugi uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Uesugi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Raynard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Uesugi, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Uesugi working for submissions but it's allowed Raynard to get to half guard.
Raynard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Uesugi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Raynard is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Raynard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Uesugi!
Uesugi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Raynard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Raynard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Raynard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Uesugi can't escape the position.
Uesugi tries to improve his position but instead Raynard has taken his back!
Uesugi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Raynard.
Uesugi is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Uesugi fending off the submission attempt from Raynard.
Raynard controlling well, preventing Uesugi from escaping the position.
#T3#
Raynard just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Uesugi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Uesugi rolls, trying to escape but Raynard keeps control of the position.
Uesugi keeps trying to improve his position.
Raynard really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Uesugi.
Raynard controlling well, preventing Uesugi from escaping the position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Uesugi is still trying to improve position.
Uesugi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Uesugi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Raynard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Raynard is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Uesugi has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Raynard has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Uesugi taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Raynard doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
HFC14: Peramaki vs Krooks
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Uesugi misses with a body kick.
Valentinovich is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by Uesugi.
Valentinovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uesugi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uesugi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Uesugi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Uesugi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valentinovich, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Uesugi drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Uesugi pushes a forearm under Valentinovich's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Valentinovich is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenshin Uesugi!
A victorious Kenshin Uesugi 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:
HFC 8:Maynard vs Louis
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Danielsen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Uesugi on his heels. He'll look to pass Uesugi's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Danielsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Danielsen wants to pass the guard but Uesugi is keeping the position.
Danielsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Uesugi's guard.
Uesugi wants to improve his position but Danielsen is controlling well.
Uesugi's coaches at Takeda Clan Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Danielsen trying to control from half guard but Uesugi is working away.
Uesugi is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Danielsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Danielsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Uesugi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Danielsen.
Uesugi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Danielsen on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Danielsen trying to work for an americana but Uesugi has managed to regain full guard.
Danielsen trying to control but Uesugi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Danielsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Uesugi has his foot on Danielsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Danielsen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Uesugi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Danielsen wants to control from the top but Uesugi keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Danielsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Danielsen is pushing down on Uesugi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Uesugi is fighting to maintain full guard but Danielsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Danielsen is trying to control. Uesugi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Danielsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Uesugi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Danielsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Uesugi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Uesugi is defending against the submission attempts here by Danielsen.
#SUB#
Uesugi looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Uesugi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Danielsen is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Danielsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Uesugi has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danielsen wants to pass the guard but Uesugi is defending well. #SUB#
Uesugi actively working from the bottom here.
We've been informed that Danielsen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Uesugi is staying active underneath Danielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Uesugi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Danielsen is trying to control. Uesugi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Uesugi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Danielsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Danielsen is trying to control. Uesugi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Uesugi actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Danielsen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Uesugi moves into the clinch successfully.
Danielsen wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Uesugi drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Uesugi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Uesugi working for a triangle but Danielsen defends it easily.
Danielsen is pushing down on Uesugi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Uesugi is fighting to maintain full guard but Danielsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Danielsen is working for a kimura but Uesugi is defending it quite comfortably.
Danielsen passes to full mount! #T1#
Uesugi can't escape the position.
Uesugi is squirming around, avoiding Danielsen's attempts to control the action.
Danielsen takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Uesugi is really stuck here.
Uesugi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Danielsen.
#SUB2#
Danielsen is looking for the choke from the back position but Uesugi is controlling his hands well.
Uesugi can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Danielsen looking for the RNC.
Uesugi is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Uesugi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Danielsen. #SUB2#
Danielsen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Danielsen is breathing heavily.#T2#
Danielsen doesn't have the hooks in and Uesugi manages to turn into his guard.
Uesugi advances position into side control!
Danielsen wants to control but Uesugi postures up.#SUB#
Uesugi tries for a kimura but Danielsen is defending well.
Filip Danielsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danielsen prevents Uesugi from improving position.
Danielsen struggling a bit here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Danielsen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Danielsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Uesugi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Danielsen is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Uesugi has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Danielsen defend it? Uesugi steps over the head and cranks it - Danielsen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Uesugi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenshin Uesugi!
Kenshin Uesugi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 2:Sage vs Valejo
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Greco lands with a good body shot.
Uesugi circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Greco drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Uesugi follows Greco to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenshin Uesugi!
Kenshin Uesugi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2022 |
#R1#
That kick from Uesugi tenderised Avicena's leg. Avicena is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Avicena fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uesugi, pushing him back against the cage.
Uesugi fails to pull guard.
Uesugi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Avicena smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Avicena gets a takedown into half guard.
Avicena performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Avicena scores with a couple of nice shots.
Uesugi's coaches at Takeda Clan Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Avicena tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SU2#
Avicena escapes and gets back to his feet.
Avicena misses with a combination
and Uesugi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Uesugi misses with a head kick.
Silang Avicena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Avicena shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Uesugi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Avicena tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Uesugi is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Uesugi manages to get back to half guard.
Avicena trying to control from Uesugi's half guard. Uesugi has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SU2#
Uesugi is working an open guard so Avicena takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Avicena closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avicena trying to control the action but Uesugi is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi gets back to half guard.#T3#
Avicena is trying to control the action in half guard but Uesugi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Uesugi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Uesugi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Avicena pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Avicena is going to stand back up.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Avicena trying to control from half guard but Uesugi is working away. #SUB2#
Avicena is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Uesugi is just riding it out for now. Avicena eventually gives up the hold.
Uesugi wants to improve his position but Avicena is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Uesugi actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silang Avicena dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Avicena tries to clinch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Silang Avicena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Avicena clinches up against the cage.
Uesugi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Avicena walks away with a smile on his face. Uesugi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Avicena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uesugi scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Avicena clinches up with Uesugi and pushes him back against the cage.
Uesugi is trying to pull guard but Avicena has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Avicena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Avicena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avicena pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Avicena gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Uesugi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silang Avicena has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Avicena stalling away here and it's allowed Uesugi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Avicena trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Uesugi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Avicena looking for a guillotine here but Uesugi defends easily.
#SUB#
Uesugi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Avicena manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Uesugi has Avicena in his guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Uesugi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Avicena throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Uesugi's body to avoid the submission. Uesugi has instead reached around Avicena's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Uesugi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kenshin Uesugi!
A victorious Kenshin Uesugi 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 1102 Round 2
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Denghui bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Denghui in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Uesugi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Denghui on the ground.#SUB2#
Denghui wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Uesugi, who protects the arm well.
Denghui landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Denghui works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Denghui in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Uesugi is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chen Denghui! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1102 Round 1
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bianchi.#TD2#
Bianchi dives in and scores a takedown into Uesugi's guard.#SUB#
Uesugi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bianchi has his hands clasped together but Uesugi extends and breaks Bianchi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Uesugi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenshin Uesugi!
Kenshin Uesugi 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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