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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Shigeru clinches.
Shigeru can't get the takedown.
Shigeru tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sabatory just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Shigeru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shigeru moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shigeru darts in looking for a takedown but Sabatory gets double underhooks and turns Shigeru into the cage.
Lou Sabatory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Shigeru.
Sabatory shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shigeru sprawls well. Shigeru wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sabatory gets slowly back to his feet.
Shigeru drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sabatory defends it well.
Sabatory fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shigeru wants to counter with a clinch but Sabatory pushes him away.
Sabatory shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shigeru pinned against the cage. Shigeru gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shigeru slaps away a takedown attempt from Sabatory, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sabatory closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shigeru to the mat! Shigeru manages to get full guard.
Shigeru has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sabatory has passed into side control.
Shigeru tries to escape but Sabatory is in control. #T1#
Shigeru tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sabatory presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sabatory controlling from the full mount.
Shigeru is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shigeru can't escape the position.
Shigeru wants to hold on but Sabatory pushes him away.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sabatory controlling from the full mount.
Shigeru tries to hold on but Sabatory pushes him away.
Sabatory takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shigeru is working to get back to half guard.
Shigeru tries to hold on but Sabatory postures up.#T3#
Shigeru is trying desperately to improve position.
Shigeru tries to hold on but Sabatory postures up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shigeru is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabatory avoids the attempt from Shigeru to control.
Shigeru is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabatory looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Sabatory dominated that round.
That's time! Sabatory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Shigeru tries to land a front kick but Sabatory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shigeru defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sabatory.
Shigeru drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sabatory defends it well.
Shigeru lands an overhand right.
Sabatory dives in for a single leg takedown but Shigeru sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Shigeru manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Shigeru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sabatory jumps guard but Shigeru stands there with Sabatory around his waist. Sabatory gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Sabatory. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Shigeru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sabatory shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shigeru pinned against the cage. Shigeru gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shigeru tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shigeru shoots in but Sabatory avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've been informed that Shigeru has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sabatory fails with the takedown
and Shigeru counters with a head kick. #CL2#
Shigeru moves into the clinch.
Sabatory looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sabatory is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1##TD2#
Shigeru pulls guard successfully.
Shigeru is trying to control the position but Sabatory postures up.
Shigeru wants to sweep here but Sabatory controlling him for the moment.
Shigeru has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sabatory has passed into side control.
Sabatory controls the position from side control.
Shigeru is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Shigeru being controlled for a moment.
Sabatory gets to mount! Shigeru was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Sabatory looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shigeru is trying desperately to improve position.
Sabatory tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shigeru is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shigeru flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Sabatory looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shigeru tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sabatory avoids the attempt from Shigeru to control.
Shigeru is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shigeru gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Shigeru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Sabatory bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A control attempt from Shigeru but he's now mounted!
Sabatory takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabatory lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shigeru wants to hold on but Sabatory pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shigeru is trying to escape the mount.
Sabatory avoids the attempt from Shigeru to control.#T1#
Sabatory controlling his opponent.
Shigeru is looking to get to half guard.
Lou Sabatory overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shigeru is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Shigeru is desperately trying to improve his position but Sabatory has a good base and remains in mount.
Sabatory controlling from mount.
Shigeru is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shigeru tries to hold on but Sabatory postures up.
Sabatory landing strikes from the mount.
Sabatory avoids the attempt from Shigeru to control.
Shigeru is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Shigeru tries to hold on but Sabatory pushes him away.
Shigeru keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sabatory content just to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shigeru is looking to improve his position but Sabatory isn't that keen on the idea.
Shigeru wants to hold on but Sabatory pushes him away.
Sabatory controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shigeru bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Sabatory showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sabatory 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Sabatory! |
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Event:
Very Wacky 2 - Final
Date: Nov 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Junkjuggler throws a body shot but no joy.
Junkjuggler lands a slapping body shot.
Donk. Junkjuggler catches Shigeru right on the button with a cross.
Jonny Junkjuggler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junkjuggler tries to clinch up.
Junkjuggler avoids a kick to the body.
Junkjuggler missing with a left hand there. Shigeru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shigeru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Junkjuggler blocks a jab.
Shigeru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shigeru takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shigeru throws the left hand but Junkjuggler avoids the punch easily.
Shigeru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Junkjuggler.
Shigeru throws a leg kick but Junkjuggler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've been told by Junkjuggler's head coaches at Cue's Crusaders that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shigeru on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Junkjuggler. Junkjuggler obviously looking to wear him down.
Shigeru misses with the combination.
Shigeru tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Junkjuggler avoids the body shot from Shigeru.
A slow jab from Junkjuggler misses its intended target.
Shigeru lands a nice shot that snaps Junkjuggler's head back.
A swing and a miss from Shigeru.
A telegraphed right hand from Shigeru misses the target.
Junkjuggler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shigeru finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shigeru misses with a looping right.
Junkjuggler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Junkjuggler lands a glancing blow to the side of Shigeru's head.
Shigeru darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Junkjuggler throws a lazy right hand but Shigeru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shigeru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Junkjuggler throws a series of punches but Shigeru moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junkjuggler slips a jab from Shigeru.
Junkjuggler throws a sloppy head kick and Shigeru moves out of range easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Junkjuggler. Shigeru shrugs it off though. #T2#
Junkjuggler lands the left hand.
Junkjuggler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shigeru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shigeru throws a shot from downtown. Junkjuggler moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Junkjuggler. That's going to slow Shigeru down.
Junkjuggler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shigeru avoids the body shot from Junkjuggler.
Shigeru is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Junkjuggler with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Junkjuggler.
Junkjuggler scores with a sloppy right hand. Shigeru should have avoided that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Junkjuggler.
Junkjuggler swings for the body but Shigeru moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shigeru. Junkjuggler does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Shigeru backs away, Junkjuggler returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Junkjuggler misses with a low kick.
Junkjuggler swings for the body but Shigeru moves out of range.
Junkjuggler lands with a straight right. Shigeru didn't see that one coming.
Junkjuggler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Junkjuggler. #T3#
Shigeru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shigeru blocks the body kick.
Shigeru 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.
Junkjuggler misses the shot to the body.
Shigeru misses with a straight left.
Junkjuggler lands with a good body shot.
A good leg kick by Junkjuggler.
Junkjuggler lands a slapping body shot.
Shigeru misses with an attempted mid kick.
Junkjuggler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been informed that Shigeru has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Junkjuggler is looking to wear down Shigeru with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Junkjuggler misses the shot to the body.
Junkjuggler connects with a leg kick.
Shigeru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Junkjuggler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice shot by Shigeru.
Shigeru misses with a hook. Junkjuggler ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Junkjuggler throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junkjuggler looks to score with a jab to the body but Shigeru is just out of range.
Shigeru throws a low kick but Junkjuggler moves out of range easily.
Junkjuggler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick lands from Junkjuggler.
Junkjuggler misses the shot to the body.
Shigeru raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Junkjuggler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Junkjuggler throws a head kick that misses.
Junkjuggler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Shigeru.
Shigeru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Junkjuggler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shigeru. That did some damage!
Junkjuggler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Shigeru checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Junkjuggler takes one to the chin there.
Junkjuggler scores with a jab. Shigeru acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Junkjuggler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A clash of legs there as Shigeru blocks the low kick.
Junkjuggler connects with a jab.
Junkjuggler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Junkjuggler scores with a punch to the head.
Shigeru looks to land a right hand but Junkjuggler moved out of range.
Shigeru fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Junkjuggler is out of range.
Shigeru misses with a looping left.
Shigeru throws a hook to the side of Junkjuggler's head but Junkjuggler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Junkjuggler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shigeru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Junkjuggler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junkjuggler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Junkjuggler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junkjuggler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shigeru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Junkjuggler scores with a kick to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Shigeru might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Junkjuggler has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Shigeru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Junkjuggler throws a solid leg kick but Shigeru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Junkjuggler.
Junkjuggler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shigeru.
A low kick from Junkjuggler misses
and Shigeru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Junkjuggler wants to clinch up but Shigeru keeps it at a distance.
Junkjuggler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shigeru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junkjuggler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shigeru takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Junkjuggler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Junkjuggler ducks under a wild hook from Shigeru.#CL#
Shigeru gets tackled into the cage by Junkjuggler. Junkjuggler maintains the clinch.
Junkjuggler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shigeru misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Shigeru misses with a punch to the body.
Junkjuggler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Junkjuggler fails to land.
Junkjuggler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shigeru's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shigeru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Junkjuggler backwards.
Shigeru tries to work over Junkjuggler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Junkjuggler lands an uppercut.
Junkjuggler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Junkjuggler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Junkjuggler tries to pull guard but Shigeru forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shigeru tries to work over Junkjuggler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shigeru struggles to land a body shot inside as Junkjuggler controls his hands.
Shigeru misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Shigeru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shigeru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Junkjuggler.
Junkjuggler slips under a jab from Shigeru.
Junkjuggler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shigeru can do to turn this around?
Junkjuggler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Shigeru misses with a left hand
and Junkjuggler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shigeru scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Junkjuggler doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Junkjuggler misses.
Shigeru throws a body shot but no joy.
Junkjuggler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Junkjuggler staying out of range there.
Junkjuggler scores with a jab. Shigeru acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shigeru swats away the attempt to clinch by Junkjuggler.
Shigeru looks to score with a jab to the body but Junkjuggler is just out of range.
Junkjuggler throws a good cross that connects.
Junkjuggler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shigeru's hands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Junkjuggler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shigeru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Junkjuggler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Junkjuggler missing with a left hand there. Shigeru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Junkjuggler checks a leg kick.
Junkjuggler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shigeru throws a shot to the body.
Shigeru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Junkjuggler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab from Junkjuggler.
A lazy body kick from Shigeru
and Shigeru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Junkjuggler throws out a leg kick but Shigeru moves out of range and Junkjuggler only half commits.
Junkjuggler wants to land a leg kick but Shigeru is out of range.
Shigeru ducks under a wild hook from Junkjuggler.
Junkjuggler wants to slow Shigeru down by chopping away at his legs.
Junkjuggler loads up on a big right hand but Shigeru slips the punch.
Junkjuggler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Junkjuggler dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Shigeru throws a jab but it's blocked by Junkjuggler.
Junkjuggler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shigeru throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Junkjuggler wants to slow Shigeru down by chopping away at his legs.
Shigeru blocks a head kick by Junkjuggler.
Junkjuggler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shigeru throws a body shot but no joy.
Jonny Junkjuggler is winning the standup battle so far.
Junkjuggler moves away from the strike by Shigeru.
Junkjuggler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shigeru blocks the body kick.
Junkjuggler misses with a right hand
and Shigeru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shigeru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shigeru. Junkjuggler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shigeru ducks under a wild hook from Junkjuggler.
Shigeru on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Shigeru looks to land a left hand but Junkjuggler moved out of range nicely.
Shigeru ducks under a wild hook from Junkjuggler.
Junkjuggler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Junkjuggler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shigeru checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shigeru has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shigeru throws a shot from downtown. Junkjuggler moves away and avoids it.
Shigeru throws out a powerful jab.
Shigeru tries a head kick but it misses.
Shigeru checks a leg kick nicely.
Junkjuggler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shigeru misses with a hook
and Junkjuggler counters with a stiff right hand.
Shigeru misses with a low kick.
Junkjuggler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Junkjuggler staying out of range there.
Shigeru walks into a straight right hand from Junkjuggler.#T2#
Junkjuggler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shigeru.
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!
Shigeru on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shigeru avoids the body shot from Junkjuggler.
Shigeru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Junkjuggler feints and then cracks Shigeru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shigeru down.
A head kick misses from Junkjuggler.
Shigeru misses with a right hand
and Junkjuggler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shigeru walks into a straight right hand from Junkjuggler.
Shigeru throws a head kick but Junkjuggler moves out of range.
Junkjuggler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shigeru's head backwards.
Shigeru misses with an uppercut. Junkjuggler saw that one coming.
Junkjuggler throws a body punch but Shigeru moves out of range.
Junkjuggler throws a big shot that misses.
Junkjuggler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Junkjuggler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Junkjuggler feints and then cracks Shigeru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shigeru down.
Shigeru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shigeru misses with a hook.
Shigeru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Junkjuggler works Shigeru's body with a nice hook.
Junkjuggler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Shigeru finds it's way through Junkjuggler's defenses.
Shigeru checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good exchange - Shigeru coming out on top.
Junkjuggler looks to land a combination. Shigeru sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Junkjuggler drops his hands momentarily and Shigeru takes advantage with a crisp shot to 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!
Junkjuggler throws a leg kick
and Shigeru counters with an inside leg kick.
Shigeru misses with a looping left.#T4#
Junkjuggler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shigeru was well out of range. Poor timing from Junkjuggler.
Shigeru misses with an uppercut.
Junkjuggler throws a shot to the body.
Junkjuggler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shigeru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Junkjuggler slips under a jab.
Junkjuggler scores with a jab to the body.
Shigeru blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Junkjuggler misses the target.
Shigeru connects with a leg kick.
Junkjuggler tries a low kick but Shigeru avoids it.
Junkjuggler wants to land a leg kick but Shigeru is out of range.
Junkjuggler swings for the body but Shigeru moves out of range.
A big right from Shigeru misses.
Junkjuggler is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Junkjuggler clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Danga de danga de dang - Junkjuggler scores with a four punch combination!
Junkjuggler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shigeru swings for the body but Junkjuggler moves out of range.
Junkjuggler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shigeru.
Shigeru throws a series of punches but Junkjuggler moves out of range.
Junkjuggler staying out of range there.
A jab from Junkjuggler misses.
Junkjuggler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Junkjuggler. That snapped Shigeru's head back.
Shigeru throws a nice looking combination but Junkjuggler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Junkjuggler throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Junkjuggler misses.
Shigeru tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Junkjuggler is able to avoid easily.
A low kick lands for Junkjuggler.
A slow jab from Junkjuggler misses its intended target.
Junkjuggler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shigeru.
#T1#
A low kick from Junkjuggler is predictable there
and Shigeru counters with a thumping low kick.
Junkjuggler scores with a sloppy right hand. Shigeru should have avoided that one.
Shigeru misses with a body kick.
Shigeru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shigeru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Junkjuggler counters with a three punch combo that has Shigeru backing up. Shigeru nods at Junkjuggler to acknowledge the strikes.
Junkjuggler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shigeru throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Junkjuggler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shigeru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Junkjuggler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shigeru avoids the body shot from Junkjuggler.
Shigeru moves away from the strike by Junkjuggler.
Junkjuggler 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.
Junkjuggler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Junkjuggler slips a straight right by Shigeru.#T2#
Shigeru connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shigeru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junkjuggler throws a head kick that misses
and Shigeru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shigeru moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shigeru misses with a body shot.
Junkjuggler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Junkjuggler throws a hook to the side of Shigeru's head but Shigeru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shigeru blocks a jab.
Junkjuggler throws a shot from downtown. Shigeru moves away and avoids it.
Junkjuggler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shigeru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shigeru catches Junkjuggler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Junkjuggler avoids a kick to the body.
Junkjuggler stuns Shigeru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Shigeru takes one to the side of the head.
Junkjuggler misses with a leg kick.
Shigeru throws a big shot that misses.
Shigeru takes a swing at Junkjuggler's ribcage but misses.
Junkjuggler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Junkjuggler ducks under a wild hook from Shigeru.
Good leg kick by Junkjuggler.
Junkjuggler scores with a nice right hand.
Junkjuggler cracks Shigeru with an open hand slap.
Junkjuggler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Junkjuggler thows a body kick. Shigeru tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shigeru bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Junkjuggler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shigeru scores with a jab.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junkjuggler tries to clinch there but Shigeru circles away.
Junkjuggler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shigeru's head backwards.
Junkjuggler throws a looping overhand right but Shigeru ducks down to avoid it.
Shigeru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Junkjuggler throws out the jab. #CL#
Junkjuggler instigates a clinch.
Junkjuggler is looking to control Shigeru's arms but Shigeru gets an underhook and turns him. Now Junkjuggler has his back to the cage.
Shigeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Junkjuggler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shigeru misses with the head strike.
Junkjuggler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Junkjuggler works on Shigeru's body with a couple of short punches.
Shigeru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shigeru misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Junkjuggler ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Junkjuggler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Junkjuggler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jonny Junkjuggler will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Junkjuggler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Shigeru.#CL#
Junkjuggler darts in and clinches Shigeru up against the cage.
Junkjuggler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shigeru can't find room to land a body shot as Junkjuggler controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Junkjuggler.
Shigeru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Junkjuggler misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junkjuggler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shigeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Junkjuggler swings wildly with an uppercut but Shigeru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shigeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jonny Junkjuggler has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Shigeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Junkjuggler stalling in the clinch but Shigeru improves position.
Shigeru wants to break free but Junkjuggler has control.
Shigeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shigeru prevents a body shot from Junkjuggler.
Shigeru misses with a punch to the body.
Shigeru tries to work over Junkjuggler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Junkjuggler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shigeru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shigeru tries a body shot but Junkjuggler blocks it.
Junkjuggler working aggressively here.
Shigeru blocks an uppercut.
Junkjuggler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shigeru's elbow.
A short right from Shigeru on the inside.
Junkjuggler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Junkjuggler can't find room to land a body shot as Shigeru controls the action.
#T2##BC2#
Shigeru breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Shigeru misses the target.
Junkjuggler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shigeru was well out of range. Poor timing from Junkjuggler.
Junkjuggler scores with a head kick. Shigeru tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shigeru lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Junkjuggler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Junkjuggler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Junkjuggler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Junkjuggler misses.
Shigeru checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Shigeru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Junkjuggler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shigeru throws a body shot but no joy.
Shigeru takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junkjuggler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shigeru moves away.
Shigeru is trying to counter with his kicks.
Junkjuggler connects with a solid leg kick.
Junkjuggler lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Shigeru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junkjuggler missing with a left hand there. Shigeru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shigeru on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Junkjuggler tries to clinch there but Shigeru circles away.
Junkjuggler lands a nice hook to Shigeru's body. Shigeru takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Junkjuggler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Junkjuggler throws a hook to the side of Shigeru's head but Shigeru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akira Shigeru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junkjuggler blocks a head kick by Shigeru.
A big right from Junkjuggler misses.
Shigeru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Shigeru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Shigeru, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shigeru. Junkjuggler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Junkjuggler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shigeru throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Shigeru misses with a low kick.
Shigeru dips to his left and cracks Junkjuggler with an uppercut!
Shigeru tries to score with a low kick but Junkjuggler moves his leg out of the way.
Junkjuggler lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shigeru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Junkjuggler manages to avoid it.
Junkjuggler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shigeru throws a head kick but Junkjuggler moves out of range.
Jonny Junkjuggler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shigeru is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shigeru takes one to the chin there.
Junkjuggler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Junkjuggler.
Shigeru just misses with a punch to the body.
Junkjuggler cracks Shigeru with a right hand to the side of the head.
Junkjuggler slips under a jab from Shigeru.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Junkjuggler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Junkjuggler 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Junkjuggler!
Our winner, Jonny Junkjuggler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Very Wacky 2 - SF
Date: Nov 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Henley doesn't manage to clinch there - Shigeru circles away.
Henley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shigeru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Henley backs off Shigeru throws a huge counter combo but Henley manages to avoid it all.
Don Henley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shigeru takes a swing at Henley's ribcage but misses.
Henley tries to clinch up but Shigeru circles away and keeps his distance.
Shigeru thinks about the counter body kick.
Shigeru connects with a nice looking jab.
Henley doesn't manage to clinch there - Shigeru circles away.
#CL#
Henley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shigeru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henley takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shigeru.
Henley swings wildly with an uppercut but Shigeru uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Henley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shigeru.
A slow jab from Shigeru misses its intended target. #CL#
Henley darts in and clinches Shigeru up against the cage.
Shigeru throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Shigeru breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Shigeru throws a hook to the side of Henley's head but Henley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Henley rushes Shigeru and presses him up against the cage.
Shigeru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henley backwards.
Henley throws a head punch that misses.
Shigeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Henley.
Shigeru misses with a body punch.
Shigeru is working Henley over against the cage.
Henley throws a punch but it's blocked by Shigeru.
Henley prevents a body shot from Shigeru.
Henley tries a body shot but Shigeru blocks it.
Henley tries to break the clinch but Shigeru is controlling the position.
Shigeru throws a head punch that misses.
Shigeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Henley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henley throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Shigeru manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Henley rushes Shigeru and presses him up against the cage.
Henley swings wildly with an uppercut but Shigeru uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Henley breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Shigeru connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henley looks to clinch
and Shigeru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henley tries to clinch there but Shigeru circles away.
Henley is looking to clinch.
Shigeru throws a shot from downtown. Henley moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Henley clinches.
Henley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shigeru has Henley pressed against the cage, preventing Henley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shigeru lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shigeru.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henley.
Henley lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Shigeru.
#BC2#
Shigeru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shigeru jabs at Henley's body.
Shigeru missing with a left hand there. Henley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shigeru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Shigeru.#CL#
Henley has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shigeru.
Shigeru blocking some punches.
Shigeru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shigeru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henley scores with a shoulder strike.
Shigeru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henley's elbow.
Shigeru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Henley swings wildly with an uppercut but Shigeru uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Shigeru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shigeru lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henley fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Shigeru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been informed that Shigeru has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shigeru lands with a hook. Henley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Henley moves in looking to clinch but Shigeru pushes him off.#CL#
Henley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shigeru misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Shigeru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shigeru has him pressed against the cage.
Henley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shigeru backwards.
Henley is trying to force a seperation but Shigeru has the dominant position.#BC2#
Shigeru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shigeru scores with a jab to the jaw.
Henley tries to clinch up.
Shigeru throws a looping overhand right but Henley ducks down to avoid it.
Henley tries to clinch up but Shigeru circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Shigeru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shigeru swats away the attempt to clinch by Henley.
Henley moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShigeru.
Henley is looking to clinch.
Henley fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Henley clinches.
Shigeru presses Henley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shigeru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Shigeru dominated that round.
That's time! Henley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Shigeru with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Henley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henley has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shigeru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shigeru throws out a counter right but Henley avoids it with no problem.
Shigeru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Henley has Shigeru up against the cage in a clinch.
Shigeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henley working aggressively here.
Shigeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shigeru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shigeru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henley backwards.
Shigeru takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Shigeru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henley wants to clinch up but Shigeru keeps it at a distance.
Henley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Henley doesn't manage to clinch there - Shigeru circles away.
Henley wants to clinch.
Shigeru is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Henley with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Henley.
Henley wants to clinch but Shigeru slips to the side
and Shigeru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shigeru misses with a body shot.
Henley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shigeru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shigeru scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Henley wants to clinch up but Shigeru keeps it at a distance.
Shigeru throws out a counter right but Henley avoids it with no problem.
Shigeru circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shigeru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henley wants to clinch up but Shigeru keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Shigeru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shigeru connects with a single shot there.
Shigeru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Henley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shigeru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henley.
Henley is looking to clinch.
Henley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shigeru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henley tries to clinch up.
Henley tries to clinch but Shigeru moves out of range.
Henley wants to clinch.
Shigeru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Henley looks to clinch
and Shigeru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Henley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shigeru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shigeru swats away the attempt to clinch by Henley.
Henley tries to clinch but Shigeru moves out of range.
Shigeru tries a quick counter leg kick but Henley is wise to it.#CL#
Henley moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Henley swings wildly with an uppercut but Shigeru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henley prevents a body shot from Shigeru.
Shigeru misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Shigeru.
Henley misses with a punch on the inside.
Henley throws a punch but it's blocked by Shigeru.
Shigeru lands with a left to the head.
Shigeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Henley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Henley wants to get back to striking at distance but Shigeru won't allow it.
Henley working aggressively here.
Shigeru tries to throw a body punch but Henley avoids it by throwing Shigeru back against the cage.
Henley blocking some punches.
Henley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shigeru backwards.
Henley scores with a shot to the side of Shigeru's head.
Shigeru scores with a shot to the side of Henley's head.
Henley throws a punch but it's blocked by Shigeru.
Henley lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Shigeru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henley tries to clinch but Shigeru is having none of it.
Akira Shigeru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shigeru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henley tries to clinch but Shigeru moves out of range.
Henley tries to clinch there but Shigeru circles away.
Shigeru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shigeru throws a looping overhand right but Henley ducks down to avoid it.
Henley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shigeru.
Henley tries to clinch but Shigeru is having none of it.
Shigeru swats away the attempt to clinch by Henley.#KD2#
Shigeru lands a big head kick that sends Henley tumbling to the mat! Shigeru takes a step backwards and waves Henley back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Henley is rocked!
Shigeru scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Henley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shigeru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shigeru lands a nice hook to Henley's body. Henley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Shigeru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Henley tries to clinch but Shigeru moves out of range.
Henley seems to have got his legs back now.
Donk. Shigeru catches Henley right on the button with a cross.
Henley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Henley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shigeru ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shigeru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henley tries to clinch there but Shigeru circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley wants to clinch.
Henley doesn't manage to clinch there - Shigeru circles away.
Henley tries to clinch there but Shigeru circles away.
Shigeru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Shigeru throws a body shot but no joy.
Henley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shigeru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henley moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShigeru.
Shigeru keeps the fight on the outside.
Henley tries to clinch there but Shigeru circles away.
Henley is looking to clinch.
Henley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shigeru misses with the combination.
Henley 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.
Henley wants to clinch up but Shigeru keeps it at a distance.
Henley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shigeru scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Henley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shigeru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shigeru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shigeru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shigeru lands a jab to the head.
Henley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice straight punches there by Shigeru. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shigeru.
Henley wants to clinch.
Henley is looking to clinch but Shigeru is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shigeru! But no joy.
Henley tries to clinch but Shigeru moves out of range.
Henley is looking to clinch.
Shigeru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Shigeru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Shigeru's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Henley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shigeru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shigeru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shigeru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shigeru misses the jab.
Henley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shigeru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Shigeru misses its intended target.
Henley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shigeru lands a jab to the head.
Henley tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Shigeru counters with a nice right hand that sends Henley toppling to the canvas! Henley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shigeru finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henley moves in looking to clinch but Shigeru pushes him off.#CL#
Henley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Henley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shigeru.
Henley lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Henley fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shigeru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shigeru working aggressively here.
Henley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shigeru blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shigeru.
Henley gets through Shigeru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henley.
Henley lands an uppercut.
Henley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Shigeru.
#BC2#
Shigeru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henley throws a right hand that misses
#KD2#
and Shigeru counters with a nice right hand that sends Henley toppling to the canvas! Henley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shigeru finish him?!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Don Henley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shigeru looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shigeru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Shigeru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shigeru 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Shigeru! |
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Event:
Very Wacky 2 - QF
Date: Nov 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Shigeru bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Makhachev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shigeru is trying to defend but Makhachev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shigeru wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Makhachev is looking for a kimura but Shigeru is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Makhachev to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Makhachev wants to work for an arm triangle but Shigeru is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Makhachev is thwarting Shigeru's attempts to control the position.
Makhachev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhachev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shigeru with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1##SUB2#
Shigeru is defending against the submission attempts here by Makhachev .
Makhachev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shigeru's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhachev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Makhachev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shigeru defending well though.
Shigeru is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makhachev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Makhachev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Makhachev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makhachev throwing shots but Shigeru is blocking nicely.
Shigeru blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makhachev .
Makhachev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Makhachev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Makhachev lands strikes from half guard.
Shigeru tries to get to full guard but Makhachev has control of the leg.
Shigeru on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Makhachev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shigeru defending well though.
Makhachev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Makhachev thows a huge punch but Shigeru dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Makhachev working Shigeru over with strikes.
Makhachev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Makhachev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Makhachev thows a huge punch but Shigeru dodges it nicely.
Makhachev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shigeru with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Makhachev thows a huge punch but Shigeru dodges it nicely.
Makhachev wants to control but Shigeru is keeping him busy.
Makhachev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makhachev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Makhachev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Makhachev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Makhachev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makhachev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shigeru does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Makhachev is looking for a kimura but Shigeru is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Makhachev to get the leverage.
Shigeru trying to control from the bottom.
Makhachev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shigeru is trying to maintain the position but Makhachev is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhachev lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khamzat Makhachev 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#
Makhachev has a takedown stuffed.
Shigeru throws a sloppy head kick and Makhachev moves out of range easily.
Shigeru lands with a good body shot.
Shigeru stuffs the takedown attempt from Makhachev . Makhachev gets slowly back to his feet.
Shigeru throws a big counter combination but Makhachev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Makhachev tries to clinch but Shigeru is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Shigeru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shigeru.
Makhachev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shigeru sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makhachev somewhat.
Akira Shigeru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Makhachev .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shigeru throws a body kick that misses.
Makhachev shoots and misses
and Shigeru counters with a stiff right hand.
Shigeru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shigeru tries a head kick but it misses.
Shigeru connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makhachev 's hands.#T1#
Makhachev tries for a takedown but Shigeru circles away easily#KD#
and Shigeru counters with a head kick that drops Makhachev to the mat! Makhachev scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Makhachev shoots in but Shigeru avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shigeru lands a head kick!
Makhachev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shigeru is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Makhachev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shigeru.
Makhachev is breathing heavily.
Makhachev shoots in but Shigeru avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Khamzat Makhachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shigeru cracks Makhachev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shigeru connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makhachev 's hands.#ROC#Makhachev is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makhachev switches off momentarily and Shigeru cracks him with a monster right hand! Makhachev topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Shigeru dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Shigeru!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akira Shigeru! |
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