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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 3
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Rot fails to land the takedown.
Rot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hioki lands an overhand right.
Rot looks for a takedown but Hioki sprawls well.
Caol Hioki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaka Rot.
Rot wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rot tries to clinch up
and Hioki counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Hioki looks to throw the jab but Rot is out of range.
Caol Hioki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rot tries a head kick but it misses.
Rot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rot darts in trying to clinch
and Hioki counters with a nice uppercut.
Rot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hioki.
Hioki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rot has time to react.
We've been told by Hioki's head coaches at Brotherhood MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hioki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rot.
Rot misses with a body kick.
Hioki tries to counter by clinching up but Rot breaks away and moves out of range.
Rot tries to score with a low kick but Hioki moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Hioki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rot has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hioki finds it's way round the side to connect with Rot's head.
A jab from Hioki misses.
Rot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hioki throws the left hand but Rot avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Rot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rot ducks under a wild hook from Hioki.
Rot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rot scores with a jab to the head.
Rot with a poor takedown
and Hioki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Hioki pushes Rot up against the cage in a clinch.
Hioki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rots head. #T3#
Rot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hioki is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Hioki.
Hioki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hioki gets through Rot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hioki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hioki scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hioki.
Hioki stalling the fight.
#T4#
Hioki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rot letting Hioki take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Hioki as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Rot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hioki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Hioki misses.
Rot raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hioki tries to avoid it but Rot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hioki to the ground. Hioki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hioki is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Hioki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rot.
Rot shoots in but no luck this time.
Kaka Rot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hioki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Hioki misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caol Hioki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Rot with that takedown attempt.
Rot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Caol Hioki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaka Rot.
Hioki lands a right hook to the body.
Rot ducks under a wild hook from Hioki.
Rot with a poor takedown #CL#
and Hioki counters by moving into the clinch.
Hioki lands an uppercut.
Hioki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rot can do to turn this around?
Hioki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hioki throws a lazy right hand but Rot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rot tries for a takedown but Hioki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hioki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rot somewhat.#T1#
Rot fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Hioki misses.
Hioki looks to throw the jab but Rot is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hioki.
Rot tries to close the distance and clinch but Hioki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rot tries a head kick but it misses.
Rot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hioki throws out the jab.
Rot throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Rot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hioki circles away.
Hioki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rot has time to react.
Hioki slaps away a takedown attempt from Rot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Hioki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rot jabs at Hioki's body.
Hioki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hioki's waist but Hioki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rot off to one side.
Rot slips a straight right by Hioki.
Rot fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hioki misses the target.#T3#
Rot wants to clinch up but Hioki keeps it at a distance.
Hioki stuffs the takedown attempt from Rot. Rot gets slowly back to his feet.
Rot fails to land with a series of punches.
Rot tries to clinch up but Hioki circles away and keeps his distance.
Rot lands a lovely overhand right.
Caol Hioki is winning the standup battle so far.
Rot looks to score with a jab to the body but Hioki is just out of range.
Rot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hioki is fending him off so far but Rot persists. Nope, Hioki circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaka Rot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hioki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rot is breathing heavily.
Rot closes the distance but Hioki moves to the side
and Hioki counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Rot blocks a jab.
Rot moves away from the strike by Hioki.
Hioki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rot.
A jab from Hioki misses.
Rot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hioki with a body shot.
Hioki keeps the fight on the outside.
Rot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hioki. Hioki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hioki throws a body shot but no joy.
Rot is looking for the big counter here.
Rot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hioki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hioki duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rot misses with a double jab.
Rot tries to clinch but Hioki moves out of range.
Hioki slaps away a takedown attempt from Rot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caol Hioki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hioki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rot tries to clinch but Hioki is having none of it.
Rot fails with the takedown
and Hioki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hioki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rot shoots in but no luck this time.
Caol Hioki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaka Rot.
Hioki scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hioki scores with a nice head shot.
Hioki takes a swing at Rot's ribcage but misses.
Rot dodges the punch combination from Hioki.
Despite the aggression on Rot's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Rot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hioki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hioki.
Rot is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rot fails with the takedown.
Rot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hioki circles away.
Hioki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rot manages to avoid it.
A jab from Hioki misses.
Hioki scores with a jab to the head.
Hioki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Rot tries to clinch there but Hioki circles away.
Rot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hioki moves away.
Rot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hioki looks to throw the jab but Rot is out of range.
Rot goes for a double leg but Hioki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hioki continues to drive forward.
Hioki tests Rot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hioki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Hioki looks to land a left hand but Rot moved out of range nicely.
Rot fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Rot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hioki swivels and escapes.
Hioki looks to throw the jab but Rot is out of range.
Rot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab lands there for Hioki.
Rot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Hioki moves into the clinch.
Hioki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Hioki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rot is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hioki is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rot.
Hioki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Caol Hioki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rot tries to pull guard but Hioki won't allow it.
#BC2#
Rot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rot doesn't manage to clinch there - Hioki circles away.
Kaka Rot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rot scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caol Hioki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hioki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caol Hioki! |
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Event:
300.F.C FREE FIGHTS
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Ikuiku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Ikuiku moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ikuiku gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Rot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ikuiku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ikuiku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ikuiku controls the pace.
Rot keeping full guard, as Ikuiku tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikuiku won't allow Rot to sweep him here.
Ikuiku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Ikuiku gets to his feet. Rot looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Rot lands a jab to Ikuiku's midsection.
Rot tries to close the distance and clinch but Ikuiku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Ikuiku gets the takedown into side control.
Rot is trying to control Ikuiku's posture but Ikuiku avoids it.
Rot is looking to reverse the position.
Rot bucks up and tries to throw Ikuiku off but instead Ikuiku has got his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T2#
Rot tries to escape the position.
Rot trying to control the hands but Ikuiku won't let him.
Even with his hooks in, Ikuiku manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T3#
Rot trying to control but not successfully.
What can Rot do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rot trying to control the hands but Ikuiku won't let him.
Ikuiku scores with punches to the body. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ikuiku missing with strikes from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ikuiku's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rot is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rot looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ikuiku keeps control of the position as Rot tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ikuiku working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Ikuiku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ikuiku defends well and Rot ends up having to push Ikuiku into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Ikuiku is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rot's half guard.
Rot trying to control from the bottom.
Ikuiku seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rot wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ikuiku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ikuiku keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Rot tries to roll over but Ikuiku keeps him under control.
Rot wants to control but Ikuiku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ikuiku trying to control from half guard but Rot is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good shot there by Rot.#TD#
Rot gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ikuiku to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ikuiku trying to control the position from guard on top but Rot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ikuiku advances to half guard.
Rot gets back to full guard.
Ikuiku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ikuiku wants to control from the top but Rot keeps moving. #SU#
Ikuiku stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Ikuiku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rot did well to prevent Ikuiku getting side control.#T3#
Rot trying to control but Ikuiku postures up.
Ikuiku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rot keeps working.
Rot wants to get back to his feet.
Ikuiku wants to take a breather but Rot is having none of it.
Rot tries to roll over but Ikuiku keeps him under control.
Ikuiku wants to pass to mount but Rot is defending the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rot is trying to stand up here but Ikuiku is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Ikuiku takes the fight into the clinch.
Rot misses with the head strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rot is looking to break free of the clinch but Ikuiku has double underhooks.
Rot tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Ikuiku pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Ikuiku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Ikuiku dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ikuiku slaps away a takedown attempt from Rot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Ikuiku. #TD#
Ikuiku scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Ikuiku tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ikuiku has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rot struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rot looking for a sweep but Ikuiku has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rot tries to reverse the position but Ikuiku maintains control.#T1#
Rot is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ikuiku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rot can do to turn this around?
Rot tries to improve his position but instead Ikuiku has taken his back!
Rot is trying to break free.
Kenji Ikuiku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rot trying to get back to his feet but Ikuiku is in full control for now.
Ikuiku throwing damaging strikes from the back! Rot could be in trouble here!
Ikuiku is riding his opponent, not letting Rot buck him off.
Rot trying to get back to his feet but Ikuiku is in full control for now. #T2#
Rot trying to control the hands but Ikuiku won't let him.
Ikuiku keeps control of the position as Rot tries to break free.
Rot has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ikuiku.
Ikuiku is hanging on to Rot's back as he tries to escape.
Rot takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Ikuiku trying to control.#T3#
Ikuiku controlling from the back.
Ikuiku trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Ikuiku has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ikuiku just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rot trying to get back to his feet but Ikuiku is in full control for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rot looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Will Ikuiku go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rot tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ikuiku is working the ground and pound. Can Rot escape?
Kaka Rot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenji Ikuiku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Ikuiku working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Ikuiku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ikuiku, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Ikuiku! |
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