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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 11
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1# Welbeck throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Kaito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Welbeck's waist but Welbeck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaito off to one side. Welbeck is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Kaito has a takedown stuffed. Kaito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kitten Kaito. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice takedown defense from Kaito. No joy for Welbeck on that attempt. #CL2# Welbeck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2# Welbeck gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kaito regains guard.
Kaito is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Welbeck presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# Welbeck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# Welbeck looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kaito! Kaito is looking to reverse the position. Welbeck wants to stand but Kaito has his arm trapped. Kaito is trying to get back to half guard. Welbeck cracks Kaito with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1##ES# Kaito throws Welbeck to one side and escapes! Kaito fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Welbeck avoids it really well and circles away. Kaito fails to land the takedown. Welbeck feints a jab promting Kaito to slip. Welbeck then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kaito slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Kaito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Kaito misses with a head kick.
Welbeck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaito is defended easily by Welbeck. Kaito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2# Kaito fails to land the takedown. Kaito is breathing heavily. Kaito shoots in looking for a takedown but Welbeck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Welbeck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaito as he jumps to the side. Kaito shoots in for a takedown but Welbeck shows good takedown defense. It seemed like Welbeck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kaito slaps away a takedown attempt from Welbeck, before circling back to the center of the mat. Welbeck gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kaito counters with a three punch combo that has Welbeck backing up. Welbeck nods at Kaito to acknowledge the strikes. Kaito doesn't manage to clinch there - Welbeck circles away.
#CL2# Welbeck moves into the clinch. Welbeck fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kaito as Welbeck tries to tie him up. #T3##TD# Kaito pulls guard successfully.
#SUB# Kaito looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Kaito had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Welbeck defends it easily. Kaito has a closed guard, preventing Welbeck from standing up. Kaito controlling the position. Welbeck throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB# Kaito looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Kaito looking for a guillotine here but Welbeck defends easily.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Welbeck is in close to Kaito's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB# Kaito working for a triangle but Welbeck defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Welbeck's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB# Kaito looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Welbeck passes into side control.
Kaito is not content to let Welbeck control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kaito can't do much from the bottom here. Kaito manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Welbeck will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Kaito takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Welbeck fails with a takedown attempt. Kaito throws a big counter combination but Welbeck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Kaito tries for a takedown but Welbeck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Welbeck slips a jab and a cross from Kaito.
Welbeck fails in his attempt to clinch. Welbeck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaito.
Kaito shoots in for a double leg but Welbeck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Welbeck tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaito defends well and Welbeck ends up having to push Kaito into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaito tries for a takedown but Welbeck circles away easily and Welbeck counters with a left and a right that stings Kaito. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kitten Kaito. That's going to take a lot out of him. Welbeck checks a leg kick nicely. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaito is defended easily by Welbeck. Kaito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Welbeck throws a series of punches but Kaito moves out of range. Kaito seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Kaito dives in and grabs Welbeck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Welbeck pushes down on Kaito's head and hops out. Welbeck shoots in for a double leg but Kaito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2# Welbeck has closed the distance and engaged Kaito in a clinch.
Kaito gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Welbeck.
#BC2# Welbeck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Welbeck drives through and clinches with Kaito against the cage.
Welbeck is trying to pull guard but Kaito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2# Welbeck is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kaito can't fight it off and eventually Welbeck manages to take the fight to the floor. Kaito looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2##SUB# Kaito working for a triangle but Welbeck defends it easily.
Welbeck tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaito is retaining full guard. Kaito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kaito keeping moving, preventing Welbeck from controlling successfully. Kitten Kaito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Kaito throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Kaito has an active guard here but Welbeck has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3# Kaito wants to sweep but Welbeck has passed to side control! Kaito is not content to let Welbeck control the position. Welbeck tries to stand but Kaito is controlling his head. Kaito manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Kaito moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Kaito is pulling down on Welbeck's head. It's preventing any offense from Welbeck, at least for the moment.#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. Welbeck is stalling in the full guard. #SUB# Kaito throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Kaito working for a triangle but Welbeck defends it easily.
#SUB# Kaito has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Welbeck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Welbeck throwing strikes but missing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Welbeck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Welbeck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kaito pinned against the cage. Kaito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Kaito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Welbeck as he avoids it easily. Welbeck lunges at Kaito with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaito's hand. #CL2# Welbeck clinches. Welbeck is trying to pull guard but Kaito has him pressed against the cage. Welbeck wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Welbeck is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaito is defending well. Kitten Kaito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Welbeck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaito fails to pull guard.
Welbeck throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaito. Welbeck wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaito fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1# Welbeck wants to stall.
Welbeck keeps control of Kaito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Welbeck tries to break free but Kaito pushes him back against the cage. Welbeck goes for a takedown attempt but Kaito pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kaito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2# Welbeck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaito, pushing him back against the cage. Welbeck presses Kaito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Welbeck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kaito's efforts to push away. A head punch on the inside from Welbeck fails to land. #T2# Kaito wants to break free but Welbeck has control.
Welbeck is trying to pull guard but Kaito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Welbeck has had enough of the clinch but Kaito keeps him there for the moment. Welbeck is trying to break the clinch but Kaito has him pressed against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaito. Welbeck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kaito tries to pull guard but Welbeck holds him up against the cage and eventually Kaito drops back down to his feet.
Welbeck lands a nice elbow. Kaito has had enough of the clinch but Welbeck keeps him there for the moment. Welbeck is trying to break the clinch but Kaito has him pressed against the cage. #T3# Kaito is trying to pull guard but Welbeck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Kaito takes a knee to the side of the body. Welbeck is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2# Welbeck breaks the clinch.
Kaito looks to land a left hand but Welbeck moved out of range nicely. Welbeck tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaito defends well and Welbeck ends up having to push Kaito into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Welbeck has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaito is defended easily by Welbeck. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2# Welbeck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4# Welbeck tries to break the clinch but Kaito is controlling the position. #TD# Kaito gets control of Welbeck's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kaito will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Kaito keeping moving, preventing Welbeck from controlling successfully. Welbeck controlling from the top position. Welbeck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB# Welbeck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaito has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Welbeck has managed to get both his arms back between Kaito's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Kaito looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Welbeck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kitten Kaito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Danny Welbeck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB# Kaito throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight! Danny Welbeck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Welbeck 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Welbeck! Danny Welbeck seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 4
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Kaito closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard. Silva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Kaito is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kaito sitting in guard here, content to control. Kaito wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Kaito tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaito is stalling in the full guard. #SU# Kaito gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting. #T1# Silva throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Kaito counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD# Silva gets caught flat footed, as Kaito shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Kaito sitting in guard, not really doing much. Kaito has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2# Kaito seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.#T3# Kaito'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.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Silva moves out of range as Kaito throws a body kick.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.#TD# Kaito fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Kaito persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Silva is trying to get back to full guard. Kaito missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Kaito wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well. #T4# Kaito looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Silva is looking for a sweep. Kaito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kaito is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kitten Kaito dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD# Kaito dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.#ROC#Silva is rocked! Kaito controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Silva is still in real trouble! Can Kaito finish him? Silva seems to have recovered his senses. Silva is breathing heavily.#T1# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaito with a flurry of punches that miss. Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kaito controls the pace.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kaito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around? Silva backs away from a small jab... but Kaito lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Silva crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Kaito with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kitten Kaito! |
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Event:
AVKT 11: Klanoa Vs Voorhees
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1# Kaito throws a combination that misses #TD# and McLaughlin counters with a shoot takedown. Kaito fights it but they end up in guard. McLaughlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaito's guard. McLaughlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Kaito wants to control but McLaughlin is keeping busy.
McLaughlin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kaito is in trouble now - McLaughlin has advanced to mount! McLaughlin is looking to stand but Kaito has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
McLaughlin cracks Kaito with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB# McLaughlin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kaito has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kaito wants to hold on but McLaughlin pushes him away.#SUB# McLaughlin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. This has been an exciting period of action! Kaito is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! McLaughlin is landing with some decent strikes but Kaito is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T1##SUB# McLaughlin has control of Kaito's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kaito regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kaito is trying to escape the mount.
McLaughlin 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. Kaito really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McLaughlin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kaito wants to hold on but McLaughlin pushes him away.#SUB# McLaughlin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Kaito keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McLaughlin lands a big shot there that rocks Kaito but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kaito is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kaito swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #SUB# McLaughlin is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Kaito is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Kaito flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. McLaughlin anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Kaito and secures both hooks! This could be bad! McLaughlin slips an arm under Kaito chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. McLaughlin has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. McLaughlin is squeezing on Kaito like an anaconda would it's prey. Kaito fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francis McLaughlin! |
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Event:
AVKT 8: Justice vs Chicane
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaito. Kaito closes the distance and clinches up with Tyson, looking for a takedown. Kaito pushes Tyson against the cage but Tyson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kaito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyson on the side of the head. A combination from Kaito does no damage. Kaito is breathing heavily. Tyson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaito swivels and escapes. Tyson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaito. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kitten Kaito. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Kaito moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice takedown defense from Tyson. No joy for Kaito on that attempt. Tyson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Tyson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaito defends well and Tyson ends up having to push Kaito into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2# Kaito gets caught napping as Tyson dives in and scores a takedown. Kaito manages to retain guard. Tyson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaito works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Tyson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1# Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Tyson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Tyson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kaito working a defensive guard here.
Tyson throwing strikes but missing. Tyson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Tyson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Tyson throwing strikes from guard but Kaito blocks nicely. #SUB# Kaito looking for a guillotine here but Tyson defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tyson trying to control but Kaito is working from the bottom. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Tyson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Tyson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Tyson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaito swivels though and keeps the full guard. Tyson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Kaito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Tyson wants to control from the top but Kaito keeps moving. #SUB# Kaito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tyson defends well. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Tyson throwing strikes but missing. Tyson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2# Tyson clinches. Tyson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kaito walks away with a smile on his face. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Kaito tries to clinch up but Tyson circles away and keeps his distance. Kaito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily. Tyson with the counter takedown but Kaito avoids it easily. Tyson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kaito slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyson, before circling back to the center of the mat. It looked like Kaito was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaito, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4# Tyson shoots in for a double leg but Kaito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Tyson shoots in for a double leg but Kaito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kaito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tyson. It looked like Kaito was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaito is defended easily by Tyson.#TD2# Tyson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kaito was covering up waiting for the punch and Tyson finishes the takedown easily into guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Kaito working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Tyson dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Kaito fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A little jabbing left from Tyson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL# Kaito gets a clinch. Kaito is trying to break the clinch but Tyson has him pressed against the cage. #BC2# Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kaito misses with a body kick. Kaito throws a lazy head kick #CL2# and Tyson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaito won't allow it.
#BC2# Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tyson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Kaito counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1# Tyson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Tyson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Kaito darts in looking for a takedown but Tyson gets double underhooks and turns Kaito into the cage. Kaito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Tyson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaito pulls him back up using the underhooks. Kitten Kaito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Tyson. Tyson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kaito prevents it.
Kaito is pushing Tyson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Kaito is trying to force a seperation but Tyson has the dominant position.#T2# 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.#BC2# Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kaito fails with a takedown attempt. As Kaito backs off Tyson throws a huge counter combo but Kaito manages to avoid it all. Tyson fails with the takedown. Kaito shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyson tries to sprawl out of it but Kaito keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaito manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3# Tyson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaito avoids it really well and circles away.#CL# Kaito closes the distance and clinches. Kaito changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tyson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kaito shoots in but no luck this time. Kitten Kaito is winning the standup battle so far. Tyson looks for a takedown but Kaito sprawls well. Kaito leaves Tyson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4# Kaito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tyson misses with a takedown attempt - Kaito sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Kitten Kaito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No luck for Kaito with that takedown attempt. Kaito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Tyson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaito defends well and Tyson ends up having to push Kaito into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Kaito clinches up with Tyson and pushes him back against the cage. Kaito is trying to break the clinch but Tyson has him pressed against the cage. Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kitten Kaito dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Kaito shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Kaito misses with an uppercut. Tyson saw that one coming. Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Kaito.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up with Kaito, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes Kaito against the cage but Kaito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kaito fails with a takedown attempt. Tyson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tyson shoots for a takedown but Kaito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Kitten Kaito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Tyson. Kaito lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kaito dives in and grabs Tyson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes down on Kaito's head and hops out. No luck for Tyson with that takedown attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# No joy there for Kaito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up with Kaito, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes Kaito against the cage but Kaito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Tyson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaito. Tyson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kaito sprawls well. Kaito wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet. Kitten Kaito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kaito fails to land the takedown. Kaito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tyson. #CL# Kaito takes the fight into the clinch. #T2# Kaito has Tyson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tyson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tyson closes the distance and clinches up with Kaito, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes Kaito against the cage but Kaito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Tyson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Tyson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyson wants it to stay on the feet. Kaito fails to land the takedown.#TD2# Tyson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kaito did well to prevent Tyson getting side control.#T3# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kaito tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2# Tyson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaito trying to control but Tyson postures up.
#SUB# Kaito looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Kaito is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2# Kaito is defending against the submission attempts here by Tyson.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES# Kaito pushes Tyson off and gets back to his feet. Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaito manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kaito looks for the body kick but Tyson saw that one coming. Tyson throws out a counter right but Kaito avoids it with no problem. Kaito misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson fails to land the takedown. Kaito appears to be looking for a big counter. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# Kaito has closed the distance and engaged Tyson in a clinch.
#TD# Kaito ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kaito no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Kitten Kaito showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kaito 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28 Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kitten Kaito! The defeated Andrew Tyson had this to say: 'imma fight again idc '. |
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Event:
TFL:2 Calamari Vs Griggs
Date: Dec 07, 2022 |
#R1# Klitschko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2# Kaito has Klitschko up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klitschko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaito tries to circle away but Klitschko has him pinned against the cage. Kaito is trying to push Klitschko away but Klitschko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Kaito looking for a takedown. Kaito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Kaito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klitschko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A combination from Klitschko does no damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klitschko. Kaito wants to clinch up but Klitschko keeps it at a distance. Kaito fails to land the takedown. Kaito shoots in looking for a takedown but Klitschko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Yuri Klitschko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kitten Kaito.#T1# Klitschko moves into range and connects with a jab. Klitschko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaito. Kaito changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Kaito shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2# Kaito moves into the clinch. Klitschko misses with a hook from the clinch. Kaito tries to break the clinch but Klitschko is controlling the position. Klitschko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kaito jumps guard but Klitschko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Klitschko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A shot in the inside from Klitschko. Klitschko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kaito fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klitschko. Kaito tries to pull guard but Klitschko forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Klitschko lands with a left to the head. #T2# 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! Klitschko lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaito backwards. Klitschko scores with an uppercut up the middle. Klitschko prevents Kaito from breaking the clinch. Kaito blocking some punches.
Klitschko scores with a shot to the side of Kaito's head. Nice body punch from Klitschko. Kaito looks winded! Klitschko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kaito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Klitschko lands with a short head shot on the inside. Klitschko misses with a punch on the inside.
Klitschko lands a hook to the side of the head. Klitschko lands with a left to the head. Kaito has a couple of punches blocked by Klitschko.
Klitschko lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Kaito is rocked! Klitschko pushes Kaito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kaito is still on wobbly legs! Can Klitschko finish him? Klitschko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Klitschko scores with a shoulder strike. #T3# Klitschko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kaito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Klitschko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Klitschko misses with a hook from the clinch. Klitschko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Klitschko has a couple of punches blocked by Kaito.
Klitschko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Klitschko lands an uppercut. Klitschko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaito backwards. Klitschko has a couple of punches blocked by Kaito.
Klitschko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaito backwards. Kaito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Klitschko creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kaito with a big uppercut! Kaito tries to clinch up but Klitschko pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kaito to the mat! Kaito covers up and Klitschko unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yuri Klitschko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2022 |
#R1# Aldo fails with a takedown attempt. As Aldo tries to get set, Kaito tries to push him back and clinch up but Aldo manages to avoid the attempt. Kaito closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldo circles away. Horrible takedown attempt by Aldo or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaito, which made it look bad. Aldo blocks the body kick.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Kaito pushes him off. Aldo throws a leg kick which misses Kaito's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaito tries to avoid it. Aldo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kitten Kaito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaito misses with a takedown attempt and Aldo counters with a two punch combo. Kaito fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kaito misses with a takedown attempt - Aldo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1##CL# Kaito moves into the clinch. Kaito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kaito wants to break free but Aldo has control.
Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaito has him pressed against the cage. Kaito slows down the pace here.
#TD# Kaito tightens his grip and picks Aldo up, before dumping him to the ground. Aldo manages to land in guard. Aldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaito's corner is telling him to maintain position. Kaito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2# Kaito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Kaito seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aldo for as long as he can get away with. Kaito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aldo is keeping the position for now. #SU# Kaito gets to his feet. Aldo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Kaito closes the distance and clinches up with Aldo, looking for a takedown. Kaito pushes Aldo against the cage but Aldo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Aldo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaito circles away.#T3# Aldo shoots for a takedown but Kaito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Aldo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL# Kaito has closed the distance and engaged Aldo in a clinch.
Aldo avoids the elbow strike from Kaito, against the cage.
Kaito wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aldo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaito gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aldo is looking for a takedown. Aldo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4# Kaito gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aldo.
Kaito pressing his opponent against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Aldo's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kaito effectively controlling the action here. A frustrated look appears on Kaito's face as he tries to break the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# Kaito jumps guard.
Aldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kitten Kaito dominated that round. That's time! Kaito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Aldo throws a one two combo.
Kaito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Aldo with the counter takedown but Kaito avoids it easily. No luck for Aldo with that takedown attempt. #CL# Kaito rushes Aldo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kaito has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aldo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Aldo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Aldo manages to break the clinch.
Kaito darts in looking for a takedown but Aldo gets double underhooks and turns Kaito into the cage. Kaito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aldo avoids it. Still in the clinch, Kaito scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1##TD# Kaito decides to pull guard. #SUB# Kaito looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaito keeping moving, preventing Aldo from controlling successfully. Kaito wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Aldo throws a big elbow that misses. Kaito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aldo is one step ahead there. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kaito pulls Aldo in close to prevent any damage. Kaito has a closed guard, preventing Aldo from standing up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL# Kaito closes the distance and pushes Aldo back into the cage. Kaito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aldo can do to turn this around? Aldo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kaito is keeping busy. Aldo tries to pull guard but Kaito holds him up against the cage and eventually Aldo drops back down to his feet.
Kitten Kaito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.#T3# Aldo is trying to maintain a safe position but Kaito gets an underhook and turns Aldo into the cage.#BC2# Aldo breaks from the clinch.
Aldo tries for a takedown but Kaito sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kaito throws a big counter combination but Aldo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Aldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Aldo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Kaito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Kaito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aldo avoids it. Kaito keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aldo's efforts to push away. Kaito wants to get back to striking at distance but Aldo won't allow it.
#T4# Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Kaito is controlling him. Kaito is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aldo pulls him back up using the underhooks. Kaito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldo's elbow. Kaito scores with a shot to the side of Aldo's head. #TD# Kaito jumps guard and drags Aldo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB# Kaito has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Aldo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kaito.#SUB2# Aldo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kaito is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Aldo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aldo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kitten Kaito dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Aldo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaito. Kaito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaito tries to avoid it but Aldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaito to the ground. Kaito escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Kaito throws a quick counter head kick but Aldo was just out of range. Kaito looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aldo is fending him off so far but Kaito persists. Nope, Aldo circles away and we're back to standing. Aldo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kaito sprawls well. Kaito wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet. Aldo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaito's waist but Kaito gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aldo off to one side. Kitten Kaito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.#CL# Kaito gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaito wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kitten Kaito has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kaito pushes Aldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kaito is trying to break the clinch but Aldo is controlling him. Kaito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aldo or not. #T1# Aldo can't break the clinch.
Kaito pressing his opponent against the cage. Aldo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kaito to keep the fight standing. Kaito prevents the takedown attempt.
Aldo is trying to pull guard but Kaito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaito has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Kaito manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Kaito is adopting a defensive guard.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Kaito has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aldo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Kaito looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaito, not yet. Kaito is adopting a defensive guard. Kaito looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaito, not yet. #T3# Kaito trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Jose Aldo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kaito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Aldo as Kaito shoots in.#CL# Kaito rushes Aldo and presses him up against the cage. Aldo tries to pull guard but Kaito holds him up against the cage and eventually Aldo drops back down to his feet.
#BC2# Aldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aldo darts in looking for a takedown but Kaito gets double underhooks and turns Aldo into the cage. No luck for Kaito with that takedown attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4# Aldo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Aldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kaito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kaito shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense. Aldo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A solid body kick from Aldo. Kaito will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kaito throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range. Kaito leaves Aldo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Kitten Kaito showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaito, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kitten Kaito! |
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