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Event:
S-1 World Grand Prix 2024 - R1
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Yagan misses with a body shot.
Yagan missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta lands an overhand right.
Yagan misses with a kick to the body
and Yagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuruta lands an overhand right.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Yagan.
Yagan delivers a nice body kick.
Yagan misses with a body shot
and Yagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yagan throws a lazy body kick
and Yagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yagan throws a lazy body kick
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yagan.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yagan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Yagan misses with an uppercut
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yagan moves away.
Tsuruta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yagan misses with a hook
and Tsuruta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Yagan.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Yagan is just out of range.
Tsuruta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yagan tries to land a leg kick but Tsuruta saw it coming and moves away.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Yagan's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Yagan's ribcage but misses.
Yagan swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
As Yagan backs off Tsuruta throws a huge counter combo but Yagan manages to avoid it all.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Yagan moves out of range. #T2#
Yagan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Yagan throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Tsuruta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the body kick from Yagan.
Yagan throws a leg kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Yagan misses the body punch
and Tsuruta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yagan thinking.
Yagan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yagan can pounce on him.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Yagan saw that one coming.
Tsuruta 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yagan tries to land a body kick
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Yagan misses
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yagan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Yagan is looking to wear down Tsuruta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tsuruta walks into a jab.
Yagan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tsuruta on the side of the head.
Bambam Yagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Yagan.
Tsuruta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yagan moves away.
Yagan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yagan lands a jab to Tsuruta's midsection.
Yagan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yagan misses with an uppercut
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tsuruta takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T1#
Yagan throws a body kick that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yagan tries to work over Tsuruta's front leg with a kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Yagan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tsuruta.
Yagan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Yagan thuds a left hand into Tsuruta's body.
Yagan swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta is looking for the big counter here.
Yagan throws a good cross that connects.
Bambam Yagan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yagan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yagan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Yagan misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yagan misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta throws a counter combo.
Yagan misses with a kick to the body
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
Yagan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
Tsuruta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Yagan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch combination from Tsuruta misses.
Yagan staying out of range there.
Yagan misses with a body shot.
Yagan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Tsuruta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yagan momentarily.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Yagan.
Tsuruta defending well as Yagan loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick from Yagan.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yagan moves away.
Yagan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.
Yagan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bambam Yagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yagan misses with a shot to the body
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Yagan moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Yagan is out of range.
Yagan throws a sloppy body shot
and Tsuruta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yagan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yagan misses with a jab to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a right hand to the body.
Yagan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Yagan is out of range.
Yagan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Yagan.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.#CL#
Yagan instigates a clinch.
Yagan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yagan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2#
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Yagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Yagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yagan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yagan tries to clinch up but Tsuruta circles away and keeps his distance.
Tsuruta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yagan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yagan throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yagan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tsuruta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yagan misses with a body shot.
Yagan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomomi Tsuruta.
I've got Tsuruta winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta gave a mention to Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
S-1 Europe GP 2024 - R2
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Seon tries to clinch up
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
Seon closes the distance but Tsuruta moves to the side
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsuruta lands with a nice body punch.
Seon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Seon misses
and Seon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Seon throws a sloppy body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Seon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
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!
Seon misses with a leg kick
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Seon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuruta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tsuruta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Seon misses with a double jab
and Tsuruta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Woo Jin Seon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tsuruta!
Tsuruta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Seon is rocked!
Seon tries to get into range but Tsuruta steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Seon! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Tsuruta scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
S-1 Oceania GP 2024 - R1
Date: Sep 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Branco moves to clinch but Tsuruta breaks away
and Tsuruta counters with a right hand to the body.
Branco tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves away
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Branco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tsuruta to score with a decent uppercut.
Branco tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves away
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Tsuruta throws a good cross that connects.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Branco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Branco moves to clinch but Tsuruta breaks away
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta connects with a single shot there.
Branco wants to clinch but Tsuruta slips to the side
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tsuruta counters with a three punch combo that has Branco backing up. Branco nods at Tsuruta to acknowledge the strikes.
Branco tries to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Branco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Branco tries to clinch up
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Branco darts in trying to clinch
and Tsuruta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Branco wants to clinch but Tsuruta slips to the side
and Tsuruta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Branco thinking.
Branco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Branco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Tsuruta cracks Branco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Branco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!#CL#
Branco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tsuruta tries to stall but Branco uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Branco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tsuruta is keeping busy.#BC2#
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuruta has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Branco is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Branco tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves away
and Tsuruta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Branco darts in trying to clinch
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Branco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta scores with a sloppy right hand. Branco should have avoided that one.
Branco wants to clinch but Tsuruta slips to the side
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Branco closes the distance but Tsuruta moves to the side
and Tsuruta counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Tsuruta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tsuruta punishes Branco's body with a nice straight punch.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from Branco misses
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Branco darts in trying to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Branco wants to clinch but Tsuruta slips to the side
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
Branco closes the distance but Tsuruta moves to the side
and Tsuruta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Branco tries to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Branco throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsuruta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Branco looks to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Branco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Branco wants to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tsuruta scores with a jab. Branco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Branco tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves away
and Tsuruta counters with a right hand to the body.
Tsuruta lands with an overhand left.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
Branco tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves away
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vanderlei Branco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Tsuruta lands.
Branco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tsuruta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Branco scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branco moves to clinch but Tsuruta breaks away
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Branco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vanderlei Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Branco tries to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
Branco throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Branco wants to clinch but Tsuruta slips to the side
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Branco tries to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Branco looks to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Branco throws a combination that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A right-left combo lands from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tsuruta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Branco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Branco could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Branco looks to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Branco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot that snaps Branco's head back.
Branco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsuruta works Branco's body with a nice hook.
Tsuruta stuns Branco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Branco looks to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Branco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tsuruta to score with a decent uppercut.
Branco darts in trying to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a series of strikes. Branco will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Tsuruta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Branco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
Branco moves to clinch but Tsuruta breaks away
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Branco closes the distance but Tsuruta moves to the side
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Branco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tsuruta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tsuruta jabs Branco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Branco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branco misses with a body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tsuruta winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
S-1 South America GP 2024 - R2
Date: Aug 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Tsuruta sizes up Hamamoto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tsuruta misses with a few strikes there.
Hamamoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hamamoto darts in trying to clinch
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hamamoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamamoto throws a head kick that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Hamamoto.
Tsuruta thuds his right hand into Hamamoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hamamoto throws a combination that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Hamamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hamamoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tsuruta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tsuruta cracks a nice hook into Hamamoto's ribs.
Hamamoto moves to clinch but Tsuruta breaks away
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamamoto closes the distance but Tsuruta moves to the side
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamamoto misses the jab.#T2#
A lazy body kick from Hamamoto
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamamoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamamoto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamamoto tries to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Hamamoto.
Tsuruta catches Hamamoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsuruta cracks a nice hook into Hamamoto's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hamamoto wants to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hamamoto wants to clinch
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hamamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hamamoto wants to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamamoto takes one to the chin there.
Hamamoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta scores with a jab. Hamamoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hamamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hamamoto wants to clinch
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamamoto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hamamoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamamoto misses with a combination
and Tsuruta counters with a series of strikes. Hamamoto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuruta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tsuruta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hamamoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donk. Tsuruta catches Hamamoto right on the button with a cross.
Tsuruta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hamamoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamamoto looks to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hamamoto closes the distance but Tsuruta moves to the side
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Tsuruta as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta scores with a one two! Hamamoto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tsuruta scores with the left hand. Hamamoto knows he should have avoided that one.
Hamamoto swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
Tsuruta lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Hideki Hamamoto has been cut.
Hamamoto takes one on the button.
Hamamoto throws a combination that misses
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Hamamoto's body.
Hamamoto wants to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuruta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta thuds a left hand into Hamamoto's body.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tsuruta.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hamamoto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Tsuruta throws out a powerful jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tsuruta finds it's way round the side to connect with Hamamoto's head.
Hamamoto throws a sloppy body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the head.
Hamamoto is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hamamoto darts in trying to clinch
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Hamamoto's body.
Tsuruta cracks a nice hook into Hamamoto's ribs.
Hamamoto tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves away
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Hamamoto swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tsuruta, as that shot connected.
Tsuruta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hamamoto's head.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hamamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tsuruta counters with a right hand to the body.
Hideki Hamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hamamoto momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tsuruta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 24:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta gave a mention to Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
S-1 Asia GP 2024 - RD1
Date: Aug 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Loman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuruta.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Loman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Loman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Loman is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Loman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tsuruta blocks a head kick by Loman.
Loman tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsuruta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tsuruta blocks a head kick by Loman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta lands a jab to Loman's midsection.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loman.#T1#
Tsuruta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Loman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuruta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Loman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loman misses with a combination
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsuruta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Loman misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Loman coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Loman misses
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
Loman throws a right hand that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Loman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tsuruta.
Loman misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a right hand to the body.
Tsuruta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Loman swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Loman strikes.
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 Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Loman misses with a lunging right hand
and Loman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Loman cracks Tsuruta with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Tsuruta 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 Tsuruta is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC2#Tsuruta is rocked!
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Loman's body.
Loman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've been informed that Loman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Loman.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Loman.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Loman throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Loman throws a head kick but Tsuruta moves out of range.
#T1#
Loman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsuruta misses the target.
Loman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Loman misses the target.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loman.
Loman swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tsuruta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Loman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Loman scores with the left hand. Tsuruta knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Loman moves out of range.
#T2#
Loman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Tsuruta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Tomomi Tsuruta's cut is getting worse.
It looks like Tsuruta has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tsuruta seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Loman is just out of range.
Loman misses with a combination
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuruta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Loman in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Loman misses the target.
Loman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Loman moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Loman takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
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#
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loman.
Loman misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Tsuruta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Loman.
Tsuruta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Bear Loman has been cut.
Tsuruta throws a shot to the body.
Loman 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.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
Tsuruta throws a big counter combination but Loman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta scores with a hook.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Loman.
Tsuruta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Loman misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a series of strikes. Loman will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Loman throws out a powerful jab.
Tsuruta lands a jab-cross combination.
Loman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tsuruta displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tsuruta throws a series of strikes that have Loman backpedaling.
Tsuruta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Loman in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Look low, kick high! Loman uses the oldest trick in the book to send Tsuruta tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Loman is absolutely delighted - when Tsuruta wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bear Loman! |
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Event:
RFL 3 - Power of Three
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Kula is looking to clinch but Tsuruta is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Tsuruta there.
Tsuruta dips to his left and cracks Kula with an uppercut!#TD#
Tsuruta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tsuruta stops Kula from standing up.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta is in close to Kula's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kula keeping full guard, as Tsuruta tries to pass.
Tsuruta won't allow Kula to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta cracks Kula with a solid left hand.
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Kula wants to get back to his feet but Tsuruta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Kula keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta stays in close to Kula's body and controls the position.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tsuruta landing with the ground and pound.
Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Kula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kula has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle.
Kula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tsuruta is controlling him.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Kula has wrist control.
Kula wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tsuruta manages to pass to side control.
Kula has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tsuruta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kula tries to kick Tsuruta off but Tsuruta keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Kula's head.
Kula on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Tsuruta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Kula's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kula is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Tsuruta working over Kula with some ground and pound. Kula looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tsuruta is trying to control the action in half guard but Kula is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta trying to mount his opponent but Kula defends it.
Kula tries to kick Tsuruta off in order to stand up. Tsuruta Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kula is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kula taking a bit of punishment here - Tsuruta scoring with strikes.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tsuruta landing strikes.
Tsuruta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Tsuruta controls the position.
Tsuruta scores with punches from side control.
Kula wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kula taking a bit of punishment here - Tsuruta scoring with strikes.
Tsuruta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kula down.
Kula wants to get back to his feet.
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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta grinds an elbow into Kula's temple.
Kula 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.
Tsuruta is working Kula over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kula taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tsuruta takes one on the button.#CL2#
Kula clinches up against the cage.
Tsuruta tries to score a body lock takedown but Kula shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Kula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kula throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Tsuruta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kula can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kula throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Kula throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Tsuruta is looking to wear down Kula with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Kula.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##BC2#
Kula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsuruta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tsuruta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kula looks to clinch #TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control.
Tsuruta working the body and head with strikes.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tsuruta wants to control but Kula is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta looks up at the clock and then as Kula takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tsuruta smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tsuruta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tsuruta lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta cracks Kula with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
Tsuruta working the body and head with strikes.
Kula is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound.
Kula is trying to buck Tsuruta off.
Tsuruta cracks Kula with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tsuruta lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta lands some shots froms side control.
Tsuruta cracks Kula with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Tsuruta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tsuruta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kula wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kula keeps working.
Tsuruta lands some shots froms side control.
Tsuruta is working Kula over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kula wants to get back to his feet.
Kula prevents Tsuruta from moving into mount.
Tsuruta scoring with punches and elbows.
Tomomi Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Kula is working from the bottom.
Kula is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kula keeps working.
Kula pushes Tsuruta away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tsuruta gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tsuruta lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tsuruta cracks Kula with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Kula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsuruta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Tsuruta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsuruta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kula swivels and escapes.
Kula tries to clinch up.#TD#
Tsuruta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kula is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Kula is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Kula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsuruta is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta is keen to just control but Kula is a slippery customer.#T1#
Tsuruta working Kula over with strikes.
Tsuruta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kula is trying to stand up here but Tsuruta is controlling him well.
Kula has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kula on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kula is trying to stand.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tsuruta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kula has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Tsuruta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Kula's temple.
Tsuruta working over Kula with some ground and pound. Kula looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Tsuruta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta prevents Kula from standing back up.
Kula has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsuruta sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Tsuruta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kula does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tsuruta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kula is trying to stand back up but Tsuruta is controlling him
Tsuruta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kula wants to get back to his feet.
Kalle Kula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tsuruta controlling the pace.
Tsuruta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kula for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Kula misses.
Kula throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kula is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta wants to control but Kula is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tsuruta, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta gave a mention to Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
APEX 12
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Sparta Jr.#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Sparta Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
A jab from Tsuruta finds it's way through Sparta Jr's defenses.
Tsuruta shoots in but no luck this time.
Sparta Jr throwing a counter right hand but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparta Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tsuruta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sparta Jr thinking.
Sparta Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
so Tsuruta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1##SUB#
Sparta Jr looking for subs off his back but Tsuruta has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tsuruta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Sparta Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Sparta Jr tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
Sparta Jr trying to control but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sparta Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Sparta Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Sparta Jr tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
Sparta Jr is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.
Sparta Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sparta Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sparta Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tsuruta pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sparta Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Sparta Jr gets full guard.#T3#
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sparta Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sparta Jr keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Sparta Jr.
Tsuruta slips nicely into half guard.
Sparta Jr is looking to improve his position.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Sparta Jr is defending well.
Sparta Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tsuruta jumps into side control!
Tsuruta lands some shots froms side control.
Tsuruta grinds an elbow into Sparta Jr's temple.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sparta Jr to see if he's OK.#T4#
Sparta Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tsuruta is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparta Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta prevents Sparta Jr from improving his position.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tsuruta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#Sparta Jr is rocked!
Tsuruta working Sparta Jr over with strikes.
Oh Sparta Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsuruta is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Sparta Jr is hurt! He's hurt bad - Tsuruta fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Sparta Jr from any more punishment! Congratulations to Tsuruta! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tomomi Tsuruta waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
APEX 6
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Kula's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Kula is just out of range.
Kula misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Kula.
Tsuruta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kula throws out the jab.
Kula looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kula misses with a straight left.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kula sprawls well. Kula wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tsuruta gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kula digs a good body shot into Tsuruta's ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tsuruta has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Kula.#T1#
Kula loads up on a big right hand but Tsuruta slips the punch.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kula throws a wild body kick that Tsuruta sees coming a mile off.
Tsuruta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kula tries to avoid it but Tsuruta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kula to the ground. Kula escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tsuruta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Kula lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tsuruta backs up against the cage.
Kula throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Kula.
Kula misses with a body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Kula works over Tsuruta's head and body with a nice combination.
Kula misses with a jab to the body
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kula throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Kula throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsuruta.
Nice defenses there by Kula.#TD2#
Kula tries to sprawl but Tsuruta drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tsuruta slips a nice elbow through Kula's hands, connecting with Kula's forehead.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kula tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kula trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Kula's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kula's head.
Kula is controlling Tsuruta's trapped leg to prevent Tsuruta from advancing to side control.#T3#
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Kula dodges it nicely.
Kula is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Kula's temple.
Kula desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kula is trying to control but can't.
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kula is looking to improve his position.
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kula is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tsuruta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tsuruta's back!#T4#
Tsuruta trying to control the position but Kula manages to sink in the hooks.
Tsuruta is trying to break free.
Tsuruta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kula's guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta.
Kula controls Tsuruta momentarily but Tsuruta frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kula holds on and takes a little breather.
Kula looking for a sweep. Not yet Kula, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kula holds on and takes a little breather.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kula 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.
Kula working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kula dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Kula throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Kula misses.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Kula throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kula.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalle Kula is winning the standup battle so far.
Kula throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A shot to the body from Kula misses #TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control.
Tsuruta taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kula is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Kula's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kula is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Tsuruta trying to control the position but Kula is working away.
Kula manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tsuruta's best efforts.
Kula is looking to improve his position.
Kula is working hard here to advance position.
Kula moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kula has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta is working Kula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsuruta won't allow Kula to sweep him here. #T2#
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kula is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Kula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kula working a defensive guard here.
Kula keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Kula 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.
Kula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kula works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kula pulls Tsuruta in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tomomi Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tsuruta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Kula has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Kula is keeping the position.
Kula pulls Tsuruta in close to his closed guard and prevents Tsuruta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kula wants to sweep but no luck.
Kula trying to control the position.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kula not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tsuruta is working Kula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta lands a couple of elbows.
Kula is trying to control the position but Tsuruta postures up. #T4#
Kula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kula wants to sweep here but Tsuruta controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kula is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tsuruta wants to sweep here but Kula controlling him for the moment.
Tsuruta is trying to keep Kula in close.
Tsuruta seems keen to control Kula's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta can't keep his opponent in guard - Kula advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Kula is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown but Kula shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kula misses the target.
Jab by Tsuruta.
Kula dips to his left and cracks Tsuruta with an uppercut!
Kula misses with a straight left.
Tsuruta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tsuruta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Kula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a takedown. Kula tries to sprawl out of it but Tsuruta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kula manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Kula's body.
Kalle Kula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kula stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kula wants it to stay on the feet.
Kalle Kula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomi Tsuruta.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kula scores with a punch to the head.
Kalle Kula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta misses with a takedown attempt - Kula sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Kula.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Kula catches Tsuruta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kula misses with a wild body shot.
Kula throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kula.
Tsuruta feints the counter takedown.
Tsuruta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Kula misses its target.
Kula fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsuruta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kula rather than just go for the knockout.
Tsuruta defending well as Kula loads up on a big left hand.
Kula misses with a body shot.
Kula connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tsuruta shoots and misses
and Kula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Kula avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a takedown. Kula tries to sprawl out of it but Tsuruta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kula manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches up with Kula, looking for a takedown. Tsuruta pushes Kula against the cage but Kula circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Kula was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuruta.
Kula throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Kula pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Tsuruta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kula's guard.
Kula is adopting a defensive guard.
Kula wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tsuruta is now in half guard.
Kula tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg. #T4#
Tsuruta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tsuruta is pressing down on Kula's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kula is holding on for now.
Kula is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kula makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kula.
Kula controls Tsuruta momentarily but Tsuruta frees himself.
Kula is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kula showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kula 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kula!
A relieved looking Kalle Kula thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
APEX 2
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Krakowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Krakowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krakowski at a distance.
Tsuruta takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Bernard Krakowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krakowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsuruta off the cage and back into range.
Krakowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.
Krakowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krakowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Krakowski throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Krakowski misses with a body punch
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
Krakowski throws a combination that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a one-two to the body.
Krakowski misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Krakowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Krakowski throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown but Krakowski shows good takedown defense.
Krakowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Krakowski!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta prevents Krakowski from escaping the position.
Krakowski gets back to half guard.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Krakowski is working from the bottom.
Krakowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Krakowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tsuruta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Krakowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Krakowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krakowski has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle.
Krakowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Krakowski is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Krakowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Krakowski.
Tsuruta feints the counter takedown.
Krakowski misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Krakowski.#TD2#
Tsuruta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Krakowski sprawls well initially but Tsuruta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Krakowski trying to control but Tsuruta postures up.
#T4#
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tsuruta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krakowski defending well though.
Tsuruta winds up and cracks Krakowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tsuruta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Krakowski wants to improve his position but Tsuruta is controlling well.
Tsuruta is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
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.#R2#
Tsuruta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krakowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Krakowski misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Krakowski as he connects with a hook.
Krakowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krakowski.
Tsuruta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krakowski defends well and Tsuruta ends up having to push Krakowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krakowski defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tsuruta not doing much here.
Krakowski wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tsuruta wants to control but Krakowski is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta is looking to stall here but Krakowski recovers full guard.
Krakowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Krakowski keeps moving.
Krakowski wants to control but Tsuruta passes easily into half guard.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsuruta working Krakowski over with strikes.
Krakowski has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Krakowski is trying to control but can't.
Krakowski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Krakowski is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Krakowski's head.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Krakowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krakowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Krakowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes.
Krakowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta is trying to control the action in half guard but Krakowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Krakowski's temple.
Krakowski is concentrating on defense, preventing Tsuruta from advancing position.
Tsuruta content to control rather than advance.
Krakowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Tsuruta is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tsuruta with the ground and pound from mount.
Krakowski is looking to get to half guard.
Krakowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Krakowski working to try and regain half guard.
Tsuruta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krakowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krakowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Krakowski throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krakowski throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsuruta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krakowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Krakowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Krakowski.
Tsuruta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
Krakowski throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta. #ES#
Krakowski has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tsuruta is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Krakowski is defending well.#T1#
Krakowski is trying to drag Tsuruta to the mat but Tsuruta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuruta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krakowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Krakowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tsuruta's head backwards.
Krakowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowski.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Krakowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Krakowski.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krakowski.
Bernard Krakowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krakowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta has a takedown stuffed.
Bernard Krakowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomi Tsuruta.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta jabs Krakowski right on the nose. Krakowski blinks but takes it well.
Tsuruta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Krakowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Krakowski.
Krakowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krakowski.#T3#
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krakowski as he jumps to the side.
Nice jab there from Krakowski.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tsuruta is defended easily by Krakowski.
Krakowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krakowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Krakowski.#T4#
Tsuruta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krakowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krakowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Krakowski.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Krakowski misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
Krakowski jabs at Tsuruta's body.
Krakowski misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it easily.
Krakowski swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Krakowski misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Krakowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Bernard Krakowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Krakowski.
Bernard Krakowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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!
Krakowski throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Krakowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tsuruta 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
After the big win, Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 70
Date: Aug 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Steel cracks Tsuruta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel takes a swing at Tsuruta's ribcage but misses.
Cole Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta needs to keep his hands up - Steel had a free shot at his head there.
Steel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tsuruta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tsuruta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tsuruta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel avoids it really well and circles away.
Steel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Tsuruta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomi Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuruta lands a lovely overhand right.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel drops his hands momentarily and Tsuruta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Steel swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.#T2#
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Steel.
Tsuruta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steel sprawls well. Steel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tsuruta gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta dodges the punch combination from Steel.
#T3#
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsuruta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsuruta checks a leg kick.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel looks to land a combination but Tsuruta avoids it well.
Tsuruta attempts a counter takedown but Steel avoids it well and moves away.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta attempts a counter takedown but Steel avoids it well and moves away.
Steel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Tsuruta gets tackled into the cage by Steel. Steel maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta. #T4#
Tsuruta tries for a takedown but Steel manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Tsuruta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Steel misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a single leg into guard. Steel didn't expect that.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Our spies down at at BKC Gym inform us that Steel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Steel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Steel misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Tsuruta walks into a straight right hand from Steel.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Tsuruta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tsuruta somewhat.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Tsuruta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tsuruta stands up over Steel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steel is pulling down on Tsuruta's head. It's preventing any offense from Tsuruta, at least for the moment.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel seems keen to control Tsuruta's posture.
Tsuruta showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Steel seems keen to control Tsuruta's posture.
Tsuruta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel pulls Tsuruta in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta lands a couple of elbows.
Steel pulls Tsuruta in close to his closed guard and prevents Tsuruta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel wants to sweep here but Tsuruta controlling him for the moment.
Steel is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Tsuruta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tsuruta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel is controlling Tsuruta's posture.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Tsuruta is working Steel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsuruta being controlled here momentarily.
Tsuruta trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel managing to control the position.
Tsuruta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Steel seems keen to control Tsuruta's posture.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsuruta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Tsuruta scores with a three punch combo!
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Tsuruta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel looks to land a combination but Tsuruta avoids it well.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsuruta at a distance.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta. #TD#
Tsuruta gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tsuruta throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Steel pushes Tsuruta off looking to stand but Tsuruta dives back in and keeps control.
Steel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Tsuruta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tomomi Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsuruta looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Tsuruta dives in for a single leg takedown but Steel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Steel.
Steel tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel working aggressively here.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel looking to stall.
Steel lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards. #TD#
Tsuruta turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tsuruta manages to end up in side control.
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!
Steel is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Check out the look on Tsuruta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tsuruta working the ground and pound.
Tsuruta working away.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound but Steel is defending the strikes.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
Tsuruta working away.
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tsuruta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tsuruta wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel tries to bench press Tsuruta off him but Tsuruta keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tsuruta trying to control the position but Steel is working away. #T2#
Tsuruta in side control lands a decent elbow.
Steel is looking to reverse the position.
Steel wants to control but Tsuruta postures up.
Steel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tsuruta connects with a decent elbow.
Tsuruta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tsuruta scoring with punches from side control.
Steel prevents Tsuruta from moving into mount.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound.
Steel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Tsuruta is very close to passing his half guard.
Tsuruta prevents Steel from improving his position.
Steel is pressing down on Tsuruta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsuruta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel has Tsuruta pulled in close to control his posture.
Tsuruta postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuruta is one step ahead there.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #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.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsuruta's guard. #REVB#
Tsuruta is trying to keep Steel in close.
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tsuruta wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tomomi Tsuruta.
I think Tsuruta 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 62
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Tsuruta 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.
Karhu lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Tsuruta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karhu counters with a right hand to the body.
Karhu drops Tsuruta with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tsuruta! Karhu dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasmus Karhu!
Rasmus Karhu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 54
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Klimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klimov thuds his right hand into Tsuruta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tsuruta.
Klimov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Klimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Klimov has his feet on Tsuruta's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've been told by Klimov's head coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Klimov.
Klimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Klimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klimov swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a single leg into guard. Klimov didn't expect that.
Klimov is looking to stand back up but Tsuruta counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Klimov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##REVR#
Klimov trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is keen to just control but Klimov is a slippery customer.
Tsuruta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tsuruta winds up and cracks Klimov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Klimov is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tsuruta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Klimov is looking to improve his position.
Klimov is trying to stand.
Tsuruta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Klimov is looking to improve his position.
Tsuruta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Klimov has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tsuruta wants to control but Klimov is keeping him busy.
Klimov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Klimov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klimov tries to get out of the position.
Tsuruta slips a nice elbow through Klimov's hands, connecting with Klimov's forehead.
Tsuruta slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Tsuruta is trying to control the action in half guard but Klimov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tsuruta working his ground and pound in the gym.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Klimov's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tsuruta lands a nice short elbow.
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Klimov dodges it nicely.
Tsuruta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta throwing shots but Klimov is blocking nicely.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Klimov is working from the bottom.
Klimov is trying to stand back up but Tsuruta is controlling him
Tsuruta prevents Klimov from improving his position.#T4#
Tsuruta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tsuruta tries to pass to full mount but Klimov defends it.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Klimov gets back to full guard.
Tsuruta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tsuruta trying to control but Klimov is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsuruta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Klimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klimov misses with a left hand
and Tsuruta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Tsuruta misses
and Klimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tsuruta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tsuruta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
Enokentiy Klimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomi Tsuruta.
Klimov throws a good cross that connects.
Tsuruta throws a shot to the body.
Klimov misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Klimov counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Klimov counter with a right hand. #ROC#Tsuruta is rocked!
Klimov drops Tsuruta with a straight right hand, right on the button! Klimov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enokentiy Klimov!
A relieved looking Enokentiy Klimov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 46
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Gordon throws a shot to the body.
Tsuruta shoots in for a double leg but Gordon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gordon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Tsuruta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gordon!
Gordon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tsuruta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tsuruta throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gordon is looking to regain half guard here but Tsuruta keeps moving and retains side control.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Gordon defending against the ground and pound.
Tsuruta looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gordon is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta wants to take a breather but Gordon manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsuruta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta throws a strike but Gordon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gordon preventing the sweep.
Tsuruta keeps trying to improve his position.
Gordon postures up.
#T3#
Tsuruta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Gordon postures up.
Tsuruta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsuruta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tsuruta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tsuruta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Tsuruta looking to score a takedown here. Gordon is defending well but Tsuruta drives through and ends up in Gordon's guard.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gordon's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
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.#R2#
Tsuruta shoots in but Gordon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A quick step to the side and Gordon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon misses with a hook.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gordon scores with a nice body kick.
#TD2#
Tsuruta feints and as Gordon raises his hands in defense, Tsuruta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tsuruta wants to get back to full guard.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Tsuruta is looking to get back to full guard here but Gordon has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tsuruta tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon just content to control the position.
Tsuruta tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Tsuruta struggling a bit here.
Tsuruta is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now.
Tsuruta struggling a bit here.
Tsuruta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tomomi Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Tsuruta is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Tsuruta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tsuruta wants to control but Gordon passes into side.
Tsuruta wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon taking a breather here.
Tsuruta is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsuruta manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gordon's best efforts.
Tsuruta is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gordon jumps into side control!
Tsuruta is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Tsuruta trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Gordon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Gordon connects with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gordon misses with a left hand
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tsuruta or perhaps it was just good defense by Gordon, which made it look bad.
Tsuruta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gordon.
A jab from Gordon misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
A solid body kick from Gordon.
Gordon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gordon, as that shot connected.
Tsuruta throws a combination that misses
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Tsuruta is rocked!
Gordon lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsuruta is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Tsuruta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gordon! Tsuruta is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Gordon!
Lamar Gordon retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, Lamar Gordon stared into the camera and said 'All thanks to my lord and saviour Jesus Christ. You are my sheppard and I thank you for saving me my king.'. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 39
Date: Apr 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Sextius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
Sextius looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Sextius misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta.
Sextius is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sextius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tsuruta passes into half guard.
Sextius keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sextius tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Sextius is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tsuruta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sextius defending well though. #T1#
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Sextius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sextius is controlling Tsuruta's trapped leg to prevent Tsuruta from advancing to side control.
Sextius is looking for a sweep. Tsuruta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sextius keeping hold of Tsuruta's head, controlling as best he can.
Sextius has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sextius's coaches at Finch 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta wants to control but Sextius is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sextius defending well though.
Sextius is trying to get back to full guard.
Sextius is pressing down on Tsuruta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sextius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuruta is one step ahead there.
Sextius has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Tsuruta trying to control but Sextius is working from the bottom.
Sextius has his hands on Tsuruta's head, controlling the position.
Sextius'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.
Sextius looking for a sweep. Not yet Sextius, not yet.
Sextius pulls Tsuruta in to control the position.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses.
Sextius pulls Tsuruta in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sextius looking for a sweep. Not yet Sextius, not yet.
Sextius pulls Tsuruta in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Sextius misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sextius misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a single leg into guard. Sextius didn't expect that.
Tsuruta chips away with some ground and pound.
Sextius controlling Tsuruta's posture.
Sextius trying to control the position.
Tsuruta being controlled here momentarily.
Sextius looking for a sweep. Not yet Sextius, not yet.
Tsuruta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sextius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Sextius looking to control.
#T4#
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta postures up in Sextius's guard and throws a big left but Sextius blocks it.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing.
Sextius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Sextius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta landing with the ground and pound.
Sextius managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Sextius blocks nicely.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Sextius.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta dives in and grabs Sextius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sextius pushes down on Tsuruta's head and hops out.
Sextius throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Sextius.
Sextius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sextius defends it well.
Sextius misses with a straight left.
Sextius throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sextius misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sextius is looking for a sweep.
Sextius struggling a bit here.
Tsuruta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sextius some visible discomfort.
Sextius struggling a bit here.#T1#
Tsuruta in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sextius is trying to get back to half guard.
Sextius struggling a bit here.
Sextius tries to buck Tsuruta off but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta working away.
Sextius is looking for a sweep.
Tsuruta staying calm.
Sextius is trying to control Tsuruta's posture but Tsuruta avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Tsuruta stalls from top position.
Check out the look on Tsuruta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2#
Sextius defending against the ground and pound.
Sextius is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tsuruta off and has taken his back!
Sextius is riding his opponent, not letting Tsuruta buck him off.
Tsuruta is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I would not like to be Tsuruta right now.
Tsuruta tries to escape the position.
Sextius gets his hands free as Tsuruta looks to control.
Sextius controls the action.
Sextius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sextius is hanging on to Tsuruta's back as he tries to escape.
Tsuruta controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
What can Tsuruta do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Tsuruta rolls, trying to escape but Sextius keeps control of the position.
Sextius has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Tsuruta's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tsuruta looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sextius.
#T4#
What can Tsuruta do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sextius controlling well, preventing Tsuruta from escaping the position.
Sextius is looking to control Tsuruta but Tsuruta is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tsuruta tries to roll but Sextius sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sextius slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Tsuruta is in bad spot here.
Sextius is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tsuruta tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toutius Sextius dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
Sextius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsuruta momentarily.
#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Tsuruta shoots in but no luck this time.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta throws a right and a left that Sextius avoids nicely.
Sextius throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sextius tries to roll over but Tsuruta keeps him under control.
Tsuruta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sextius defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sextius is looking to improve his position.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Sextius is working from the bottom.
Sextius wants to get back to full guard but Tsuruta has mounted him!#T1#
Tsuruta lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tsuruta lands a heavy elbow.
Tsuruta trying to control but Sextius is having none of it.
Sextius slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sextius moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sextius keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Sextius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuruta forces his way into half guard.
Sextius is controlling Tsuruta's trapped leg to prevent Tsuruta from advancing to side control.
Tsuruta not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Sextius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsuruta.
Sextius is trying to maintain the position but Tsuruta is very close to passing his half guard.
Tsuruta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tsuruta prevents Sextius from improving his position.
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.
Tsuruta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sextius is looking to control Tsuruta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sextius avoid being mounted?
Sextius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sextius is trying to control but can't.
Sextius makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sextius.
Tsuruta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Sextius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sextius controlling from the top position.
Tsuruta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sextius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tsuruta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sextius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tsuruta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Sextius wants to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta lands with a punch from half guard.
Sextius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsuruta.
Sextius tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tsuruta has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sextius taking shots to the head.
Sextius holds on for dear life.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tsuruta working his ground and pound in the gym.
Tsuruta unloading with bombs!
Sextius working to try and regain half guard.
Sextius tries to hold on but Tsuruta postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsuruta 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
MMAHKI 31
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tsuruta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing.
Brown is pulling down on Tsuruta's head to control his posture. #T1#
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tsuruta controls the pace.
Tsuruta working some strikes from top position.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown is trying to control the position but Tsuruta postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tsuruta throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brown cracks Tsuruta with an open hand slap.
Brown tests Tsuruta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Tsuruta as he connects with a hook.
Brown drops Tsuruta with a straight right hand, right on the button! Brown follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arman Brown!
Arman Brown retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Arman Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 25
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Kaca throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Tsuruta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kaca throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaca lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Kaca looks to land a right hand but Tsuruta moved out of range.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaca stuns Tsuruta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsuruta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaca is fending him off so far but Tsuruta persists. Nope, Kaca circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Tsuruta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kaca did well to prevent Tsuruta getting side control.
Tsuruta is keen to just control but Kaca is a slippery customer.
Kaca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tsuruta on the ground.
Ground and pound from Tsuruta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaca is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kaca wants to sweep but Tsuruta has passed to side control!
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes.
Kaca is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tsuruta controls the position.#T1#
Tsuruta wants to control but Kaca is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes.
Tsuruta landing strikes.
Kaca on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kaca tries to get out of the position.
Kaca on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tsuruta is putting a hurting on Kaca here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kaca takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kaca is trying to control Tsuruta's posture but Tsuruta avoids it.
Tsuruta wants to control but Kaca is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Tsuruta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tsuruta controlling from side mount.
Kaca is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Tsuruta lands some shots froms side control.
Tsuruta landing strikes.
Tsuruta in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tsuruta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kaca some visible discomfort.
Tsuruta lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kaca tries to buck Tsuruta off but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Kaca takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Kaca's face as Tsuruta controls the position.
Tsuruta lands an elbow.
Kaca is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tsuruta is controlling him well.
Tsuruta scores with punches from side control.
Tsuruta lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kaca is trying to get back to half guard.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kaca down.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound.
Tsuruta scores with punches from side control.
Tsuruta cracks Kaca with a big elbow.
Kaca wants to get back to his feet.
Tsuruta is chipping away with strikes.
Tsuruta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#Kaca is rocked!
A big shot lands for Tsuruta! That's hurt Kaca! Will he recover? Tsuruta fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tomomi Tsuruta made sure he mentioned FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 17
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Tsuruta gets tackled into the cage by Kluz. Kluz maintains the clinch.
Kluz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kluz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tsuruta has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tsuruta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kluz has him pressed against the cage.
Kluz struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kluz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kluz has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
#BC2#
Tsuruta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kluz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Tsuruta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kluz to the ground. Tsuruta is now in Kluz's guard.#SUB#
Kluz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsuruta defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kluz holds on and takes a little breather.
Kluz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Kluz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsuruta passes Kluz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tsuruta prevents Kluz from standing back up.
Tsuruta is trying to control. Kluz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kluz wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta prevents Kluz from improving his position.
Kluz wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Tsuruta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Kluz looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES#
Kluz kicks off Tsuruta and gets to his feet.
Kluz tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluz throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kluz misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
so Tsuruta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kluz is looking to stand back up but Tsuruta counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kluz. #REVR#
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.
Kluz is looking to control Tsuruta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kluz avoid being mounted?
Tsuruta is taking a breather. Kluz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kluz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta. #T3#
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Kluz dodges it nicely.
Kluz keeping control of the position.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Kluz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kluz is positioning himself well to prevent Tsuruta advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tsuruta in particular looking to stall.
Kluz is looking to improve his position.
Kluz gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kluz has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle.
Kluz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Kluz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Kluz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta trying to control but Kluz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kluz doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsuruta circles away.
#TD2#
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kluz is trying to stand.
Kluz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kluz taking some punishment here, with Tsuruta in his half guard.
Kluz is trying to stand back up but Tsuruta is controlling him
Kluz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tsuruta wants to take a breather but Kluz is having none of it.
Tsuruta winds up and cracks Kluz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluz is trying to maintain the position but Tsuruta is very close to passing his half guard.
Tsuruta wants to control but Kluz is keeping him busy.
Kluz wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB#
Kluz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kluz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kluz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tsuruta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tsuruta is trying to control. Kluz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kluz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kluz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kluz is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kluz looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2##CL#
Kluz darts in and clinches Tsuruta up against the cage.
Kluz throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Kluz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kluz misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tsuruta has had enough of the clinch but Kluz keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kluz.
Kluz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsuruta tries to break the clinch but Kluz is controlling the position.
Kluz swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluz swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##BC2#
Tsuruta manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kluz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Kluz moves out of range.
Kluz is looking to clinch but Tsuruta is avoiding it.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kluz misses with a wild body shot.
Kluz fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Kluz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kluz is looking to clinch but Tsuruta is avoiding it.
Tsuruta keeps the fight on the outside.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Tsuruta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kluz's guard.
Tsuruta throws a big right hand that misses.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Kluz is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kluz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kluz trying to control the position.
Tsuruta stops Kluz from standing up.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tsuruta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kluz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsuruta has managed to get both his arms back between Kluz's legs - danger averted.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Kluz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsuruta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kluz tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves out of range. #TD2#
Tsuruta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kluz to the mat! Kluz manages to get full guard.
Tsuruta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tsuruta trying to control but Kluz is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kluz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsuruta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kluz keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kluz wants to get back to his feet but Tsuruta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Kluz is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Kluz blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Celestyn Kluz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kluz clinches.
Tsuruta taking a breather.
Kluz leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kluz as Tsuruta tries to tie him up.
Kluz stalling in the clinch.
Kluz throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta trying to stall but Kluz improves his position.
Kluz is working Tsuruta over against the cage.
Kluz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tsuruta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kluz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kluz fails to land.
Kluz swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Kluz on the inside.
Kluz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Kluz throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the head.
Tsuruta is trying to stall.
Kluz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kluz lands an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
A short uppercut from Kluz.
Still in the clinch, Kluz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Celestyn Kluz has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch.
Kluz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsuruta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsuruta feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Kluz darts in and clinches Tsuruta up against the cage.
Tsuruta can't break the clinch.
Kluz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kluz keeps control of Tsuruta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta tries to break the clinch but Kluz is controlling the position.
Kluz has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kluz misses with a punch on the inside.
Kluz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsuruta tries to break free but Kluz pushes him back against the cage.
Kluz scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Kluz digs a right hand into Tsuruta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tsuruta's gas tank.
Kluz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Kluz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kluz stalls.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Celestyn Kluz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Tsuruta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kluz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsuruta can do to turn this around?
Kluz tries to clinch up.
Kluz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Kluz wants to clinch.
Kluz tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluz looks to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kluz thinking.
Kluz tries to clinch up but Tsuruta circles away and keeps his distance.
Kluz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kluz rather than just go for the knockout.
Kluz tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Kluz avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
#T1#
Tsuruta keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsuruta keeps the fight on the outside.
Kluz doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsuruta circles away.
#CL#
Kluz closes the distance and clinches.
Tsuruta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tsuruta tries to break free but Kluz pushes him back against the cage.
Kluz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kluz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Tsuruta tries to circle away but Kluz has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Tsuruta manages to break the clinch.
Celestyn Kluz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
Tsuruta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tsuruta keeps the fight on the outside.
Kluz tries to clinch up but Tsuruta circles away and keeps his distance.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Kluz misses with a few strikes there.
Tsuruta works Kluz's body with a nice hook.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
Tsuruta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Kluz takes the fight into the clinch.
Tsuruta is trying to break the clinch but Kluz has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kluz.
Kluz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Kluz misses with the head strike.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
A short uppercut from Kluz. #BC2#
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Kluz moves out of range.
Kluz tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
Kluz throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kluz defends it well.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kluz.
Tsuruta swats away the attempt to clinch by Kluz.#CL#
Kluz takes the fight into the clinch.
Tsuruta letting Kluz take a breather here.
Tsuruta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kluz has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta has Kluz pressed against the cage.
Tsuruta leaning against his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Kluz.
Kluz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Kluz gets through Tsuruta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kluz lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Tsuruta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Kluz clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kluz misses with the head strike.
Tsuruta has had enough of the clinch but Kluz keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Celestyn Kluz had his way with Tomomi Tsuruta in that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kluz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Kluz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tsuruta wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsuruta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kluz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Kluz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kluz tries to clinch up but Tsuruta circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tsuruta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsuruta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Kluz pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1##CL#
Kluz clinches up against the cage.
Kluz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kluz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kluz. #BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kluz manages to avoid it.
Kluz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Kluz gets caught flat footed, as Tsuruta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kluz pushes Tsuruta off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kluz tries to clinch up.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kluz tries to clinch up.
Kluz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Kluz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kluz doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsuruta circles away.
Kluz tries to clinch up.
Kluz moves in looking to clinch but Tsuruta pushes him off.
Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Kluz avoids it easily.
Kluz moves to clinch but Tsuruta breaks away
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Kluz tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Kluz tries to clinch up but Tsuruta circles away and keeps his distance.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Kluz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tsuruta tries to circle away but Kluz has him pinned against the cage.
Kluz has Tsuruta pressed against the cage, preventing Tsuruta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tsuruta wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Kluz scores with a shot to the side of Tsuruta's head.
A short body shot lands from Kluz as the two fighters clinch.
Kluz gets through Tsuruta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Tsuruta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tsuruta has had enough of the clinch but Kluz keeps him there for the moment.
Kluz swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tsuruta's efforts to push away.
Kluz tries a knee to the head but Tsuruta blocks it.
Kluz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kluz swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Kluz working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kluz.
Kluz pushes Tsuruta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Tsuruta is rocked!#BC2#
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuruta is still on wobbly legs! Can Kluz finish him?
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Kluz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tsuruta looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kluz lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tsuruta. Kluz pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Celestyn Kluz!
Celestyn Kluz retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 13
Date: Dec 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Tsuruta lands a jab to the nose.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tsuruta has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Brown throws a leg kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Tsuruta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Tsuruta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brown misses with a body shot.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown misses with a hook.
Tsuruta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Isiah Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsuruta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Brown throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tsuruta feints the counter takedown.
Brown misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tsuruta feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Tsuruta avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.#TD2#
Tsuruta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tsuruta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tsuruta scores with punches from side control.
Brown is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Tsuruta lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsuruta landing a few strikes. #ROC2#Brown is rocked!
Tsuruta working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brown to see if he's OK.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsuruta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A big shot lands for Tsuruta! That's hurt Brown! Will he recover? Tsuruta fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 10
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Hikotake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
A big right from Hikotake misses.
Hikotake connects with a body shot that sends Tsuruta's belly button to the back.
Hikotake swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tsuruta has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Hikotake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tsuruta's half guard.
Tsuruta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hikotake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tsuruta trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta tries to roll over but Hikotake keeps him under control.
Tsuruta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tsuruta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hikotake's guard. #REVB##T1#
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tsuruta lands a couple of elbows.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsuruta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hikotake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hikotake tries to get out of the position.
Hikotake trying to keep a closed guard but Tsuruta is proving a slippery customer.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
Hikotake is pulling down on Tsuruta's head to control his posture.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsuruta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Tsuruta 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.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Hikotake keeps moving.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Hikotake keeps moving.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing.
Hikotake striking off his back but it's not causing Tsuruta any problems.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Tsuruta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Hikotake keeps moving.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Hikotake is keeping the position.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta stands up over Hikotake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tsuruta lands a couple of elbows.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hikotake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Hikotake is trying to control the position but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hikotake looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hikotake wants to hit a sweep here but Tsuruta passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hikotake there! #T4#
Tsuruta postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hikotake looks a forlorn figure.
Tsuruta lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta landing strikes from the mount and Hikotake is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta lands a couple of good shots and Hikotake has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tsuruta is punishing Hikotake with strikes - can he finish him?!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hikotake grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hikotake throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Hikotake throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hikotake throws a one two combo.
#TD2#
Tsuruta gets the takedown into side control.
Hikotake tries to improve position but can't.
Hikotake gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tsuruta controlling from the full mount.
Tsuruta lands a big shot there that rocks Hikotake but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hikotake regains half guard.
Hikotake tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
Hikotake is staying active underneath Tsuruta, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Hikotake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hikotake.
Hikotake has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle.
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hikotake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hikotake trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hikotake trying to strike off his back.
Tsuruta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tsuruta trying to control but Hikotake is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Tsuruta works over Hikotake with some ground and pound from guard.
Hikotake throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tsuruta preventing the sweep.
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hikotake is trying to control the position but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
Tsuruta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#Hikotake is rocked!
Tsuruta arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hikotake's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 5
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta feints the counter takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tsuruta has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Frank Jr.
Tsuruta jabs at Frank Jr's body.
Frank Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Tsuruta dives in and scores a takedown into Frank Jr's guard.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frank Jr's head.
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.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frank Jr's head.
Frank Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tsuruta on the ground.
Tsuruta trying to control but Frank Jr is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
Frank Jr is trying to control the position but Tsuruta postures up. #T1#
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Frank Jr is trying to keep Tsuruta in close.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
Frank Jr looking to control.
Frank Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tsuruta is controlling him.
Tsuruta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Tsuruta pushes down on Frank Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tsuruta working over Frank Jr with some ground and pound. Frank Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tsuruta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tsuruta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tsuruta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Frank Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tsuruta content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Tsuruta wants to control but Frank Jr is keeping him busy.
Frank Jr has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Frank Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frank Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsuruta is working away from the top position though.
Tsuruta controlling the action here.
Frank Jr trying to hold on to Tsuruta's head to control him but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Frank Jr has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tsuruta winds up and cracks Frank Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Frank Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tsuruta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tsuruta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tsuruta working over Frank Jr with some ground and pound. Frank Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tsuruta controlling the action here.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Frank Jr's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Frank Jr tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tsuruta throws an off balance right hand
and Frank Jr counters with a good low kick that Tsuruta was not able to check.
Frank Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Tsuruta.
Frank Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Frank Jr misses.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frank Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a takedown. Frank Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Tsuruta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frank Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Frank Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darius Frank Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Tsuruta misses its intended target.
Tsuruta cracks Frank Jr with an open hand slap.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tsuruta cracks Frank Jr with an open hand slap.
Frank Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta cracks Frank Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Frank Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank Jr throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tsuruta shoots for a double leg takedown but Frank Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Tsuruta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Tsuruta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Frank Jr to the ground. Tsuruta is now in Frank Jr's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank Jr working a defensive guard here.
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tsuruta is stalling in the full guard.
Tomomi Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tsuruta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Frank Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Frank Jr wants to sweep here but Tsuruta controlling him for the moment.
Tsuruta cracks Frank Jr with a solid left hand.
Tsuruta won't allow Frank Jr to sweep him here.
Tsuruta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frank Jr trying to control the position.
Frank Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tsuruta works over Frank Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Frank Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsuruta's guard. #REVR#
Tsuruta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsuruta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tsuruta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Frank Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Frank Jr has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tsuruta trying to pass the guard but Frank Jr defending well.
Frank Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Frank Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tsuruta dives in for a single leg takedown but Frank Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frank Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Tsuruta coming out on top.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Frank Jr - that will leave a mark!
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Frank Jr.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank Jr moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank Jr tries to clinch #TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a shoot takedown. Frank Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Tsuruta controlling from the top position.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Frank Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsuruta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Frank Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frank Jr wants to stand and escape but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound.
Tsuruta is putting a hurting on Frank Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tsuruta lands a few punches from side control.
Tsuruta is working Frank Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Frank Jr to see if he's OK.#T2#
Check out the look on Tsuruta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Frank Jr is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Tsuruta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tsuruta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tsuruta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Frank Jr down.
#ROC2#Frank Jr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Frank Jr is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Tsuruta can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 3
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Tsuruta cracks a nice hook into Joshua's ribs.
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a takedown. Joshua tries to sprawl out of it but Tsuruta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joshua manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joshua throws a head kick but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Joshua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsuruta tries to counter with a takedown but Joshua is quick to defend against it.
Joshua misses with a takedown #TD#
so Tsuruta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua 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.
Tsuruta lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Joshua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta cracks Joshua with a solid left hand.
Tsuruta landing with the ground and pound.
Joshua has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joshua trying to keep a closed guard but Tsuruta is proving a slippery customer.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Tsuruta trying to control but Joshua is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Joshua tries to bench press Tsuruta off him but Tsuruta keeps the position.
Tsuruta lands a few punches from side control.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Joshua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsuruta scores with punches from side control.
Joshua struggling a bit here.#T3#
Joshua takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Joshua to see if he's OK.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tsuruta scoring with punches from side control.
Joshua takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tsuruta cracks Joshua with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes.
Joshua on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#Joshua is rocked!
Tsuruta in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Joshua looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Tsuruta turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta! |
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