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Event:
STRIKE! 52
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kurosaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kurosaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adams takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses.
Adams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurosaki.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Adams tries to clinch there but Kurosaki circles away.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adams throws a head kick that half lands.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Kurosaki pushes him off.
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!
Adams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Adams has managed to clinch.
Kurosaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Our sources have told us that Kurosaki has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kurosaki lands a body shot.
Kurosaki digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank.
Kurosaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Kurosaki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Smash Adams has been cut.
Adams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Kurosaki tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Adams pushes off an throws an elbow but Kurosaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Adams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kurosaki blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adams throws an elbow but misses.
Kurosaki has Adams pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kurosaki letting Adams take a breather here.
Adams stalling the fight.
Kurosaki landing knees to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki has Adams pressed against the cage.
#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Kurosaki.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosaki just leaning against Adams, taking a breather.
Kurosaki controlling the action here for a moment.
Kurosaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kurosaki lands an elbow inside.
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!
A short left from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kurosaki lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Smash Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosaki moves away.
Kurosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki ducks right into an uppercut from Adams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichigho Kurosaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Smash Adams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams wants to clinch.#CL2#
Adams has managed to clinch.
Kurosaki missing with knees to the body.
Adams pushes off an throws an elbow but Kurosaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Adams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kurosaki's brow.
Kurosaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kurosaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kurosaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Adams takes a shot to the head.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but Kurosaki is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Adams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kurosaki.
Nice elbow from Adams. #T1#
Kurosaki lands with a left to the head.
Kurosaki looking to throw knees to the head but Adams is blocking nicely.
Adams letting Kurosaki take a breather here.
Kurosaki dodges an elbow strike from Adams.
Adams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kurosaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow.
Kurosaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Smash Adams's cut even more.
Adams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurosaki is defending well for now.
Kurosaki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kurosaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Kurosaki.
Still in the clinch, Kurosaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kurosaki avoids the elbow strike from Adams, against the cage.
Kurosaki with a knee to the head.
Kurosaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kurosaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ichigho Kurosaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurosaki. #CUT#The cut above Smash Adams's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Adams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kurosaki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kurosaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kurosaki tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Kurosaki back against the cage.
Adams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kurosaki lands with a left to the head.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but Kurosaki blocks with his arms.
Kurosaki avoids the elbow strike from Adams, against the cage.
Kurosaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kurosaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kurosaki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Adams has had enough of the clinch but Kurosaki keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adams throws an elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichigho Kurosaki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Smash Adams's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut.
Adams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams avoids the body shot from Kurosaki.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurosaki scrambles back to his feet.
Kurosaki misses with a wild body shot.
Smash Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Adams looks to move away, Kurosaki throws a big counter combo but Adams just gets out of the way.#CL#
Kurosaki darts in and clinches Adams up against the cage.
Adams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kurosaki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurosaki takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Kurosaki is looking to wear down Adams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adams closes the distance but Kurosaki moves to the side
and Kurosaki counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab. #T1#
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smash Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurosaki looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
Adams jabs Kurosaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kurosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams is looking to clinch but Kurosaki is avoiding it.
Kurosaki scoring well with a low kick there.
A left lands for Kurosaki.
Adams takes a jab right on the kisser.
#KD#
Adams walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Kurosaki rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Adams has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Ichigho Kurosaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#Adams is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Adams's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Adams - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ichigho Kurosaki!
After the fight, Ichigho Kurosaki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 49
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Kurosaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosaki connects with a body shot.
Krajisnik moves out of range of the leg kick from Kurosaki.
A little jabbing left from Krajisnik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kurosaki misses with a shot to the body
and Kurosaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kurosaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Kurosaki.#CUT#It looks like Nedjeljko Krajisnik has been cut.
Kurosaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Krajisnik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Krajisnik scores with a nice strike.
Krajisnik avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kurosaki scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki throws a sloppy head kick and Krajisnik moves out of range easily.
Krajisnik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Jab by Krajisnik.
Kurosaki thows a leg kick but Krajisnik checks it
and Krajisnik counters with a nice body shot.
Krajisnik misses with a straight left.
As Krajisnik backs away, Kurosaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Krajisnik lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurosaki's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Krajisnik holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kurosaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kurosaki stalling in the clinch but Krajisnik improves position.
Kurosaki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kurosaki trying to stall but Krajisnik improves his position.
Kurosaki misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Krajisnik swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krajisnik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kurosaki has a couple of punches blocked by Krajisnik.
Krajisnik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Kurosaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krajisnik misses with a body punch.
Krajisnik blocks an elbow strike from Kurosaki.
Krajisnik tries to work over Kurosaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurosaki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krajisnik or not.
Kurosaki blocks a body shot from Krajisnik.
Krajisnik can't find room to land a body shot as Kurosaki controls the action.
Krajisnik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krajisnik takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kurosaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Krajisnik misses with a body punch.
Krajisnik dodges an elbow strike from Kurosaki.
Krajisnik working aggressively here.
Krajisnik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kurosaki. #CUT#That has opened up Nedjeljko Krajisnik's cut even more.
Krajisnik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krajisnik takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichigho Kurosaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nedjeljko Krajisnik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kurosaki lands with a nice body kick.
Kurosaki misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Krajisnik counters by clinching up.
Krajisnik lands with a light punch inside.
Kurosaki is looking to control Krajisnik's arms but Krajisnik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kurosaki has his back to the ropes. #BC#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch.
Krajisnik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kurosaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krajisnik scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Krajisnik is rocked!
Krajisnik drops his guard momentarily, allowing Kurosaki to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Krajisnik! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Kurosaki takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ichigho Kurosaki!
Ichigho Kurosaki spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 45
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Congo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Congo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kurosaki on the side of the head.
Kurosaki swinging wildly here.
Kurosaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Congo.
Kurosaki looks to land a body kick but Congo moved away.
Kurosaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kurosaki is looking to chop away at Congo's legs.
Kurosaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A low kick lands for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Congo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A leg kick checked by Kurosaki.
Congo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurosaki momentarily.
Kurosaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Congo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kurosaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Congo scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Congo looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
Congo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kurosaki scores with a shot to the body.
Kurosaki with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Kurosaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kurosaki lands with a cross.
Congo slips a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki drops his hands momentarily and Congo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kurosaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Congo.
Kurosaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurosaki misses with a right hand
and Congo counters with a nice uppercut.
Congo is looking to slow Kurosaki down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Congo.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses.
Kurosaki lands with a right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Congo slips the punch.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses.
Congo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosaki misses with a body kick.
Congo misses with a hook. Kurosaki ducked under it nicely.
Congo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kurosaki takes a swing at Congo's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Congo with the inside leg kick.
Congo throws a looping overhand right but Kurosaki ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki lands with a good body shot.
Congo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kurosaki has time to react.
Congo cracks Kurosaki with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Kurosaki is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Kurosaki is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Kurosaki could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Roberto Congo!
Roberto Congo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 42
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Bukaew throws the left hand but Kurosaki avoids the punch easily.
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bukaew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurosaki throws out the jab.
A jab from Bukaew does it's job there.
Kurosaki throws a body kick that misses.
Bukaew scores with a jab. Kurosaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kurosaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bukaew moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bukaew slips under a jab.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Bukaew avoids it easily.
Kurosaki throws a shot from downtown. Bukaew moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Bukaew.
Bukaew throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Bukaew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bukaew smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick that misses.
Kurosaki takes one to the side of the head.
Bukaew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukaew misses with a low kick.
Kurosaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Bukaew looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bukaew throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurosaki.
Bukaew slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki is looking to slow Bukaew down with leg kicks.
Bukaew moves out of range as Kurosaki throws a body kick.
A left and a right from Bukaew both land. Nice combination.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Bukaew.
Kurosaki misses with the body kick
letting Bukaew counter with a right hand.
Bukaew thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kurosaki if he has to take too many more of those.
Bukaew swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kurosaki.
Bukaew lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki misses with a kick to the body.
Bukaew fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kurosaki scores with a jab.
Bukaew connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
Kurosaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukaew.
Kurosaki misses with a left hand
and Kurosaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kurosaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Bukaew lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kurosaki at a distance.
Kurosaki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bukaew lands a lovely overhand right.
Kurosaki connects with a jab.
Bukaew lands a nice shot that snaps Kurosaki's head back.
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
Bukaew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bukaew misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Bukaew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick from Bukaew, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kurosaki connects with a crisp jab.
Bukaew moves forwards but Kurosaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kurosaki lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurosaki scores with a shot to the body.
Bukaew takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bukaew manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Bukaew.
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukaew.
Kurosaki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samart Bukaew will probably get the nod.
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#
Both fighters circling a little - Bukaew finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a body punch
and Bukaew counters with a stiff right hand.
Bukaew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurosaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bukaew connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bukaew lands a right hook to the body.
Kurosaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurosaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bukaew connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurosaki scrambles back to his feet.
Bukaew turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bukaew throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bukaew looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Bukaew swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kurosaki checks a leg kick.
Kurosaki throws a wild body kick that Bukaew sees coming a mile off.
Kurosaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Bukaew sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kurosaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bukaew misses with a straight right.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bukaew with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kurosaki takes a swing at Bukaew's ribcage but misses.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bukaew.
Kurosaki blocks a leg kick.
Kurosaki is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice body punch from Kurosaki.
Bukaew takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab by Bukaew.
Good standup being displayed there by Bukaew as he connects with a hook.
Bukaew throws a leg kick but Kurosaki moved away.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Bukaew.
Kurosaki follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bukaew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurosaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kurosaki lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Kurosaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kurosaki scores with a spinning back kick!
Kurosaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bukaew.
Bukaew throws an off balance right hand
and Kurosaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Bukaew, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Bukaew.
Bukaew tries to move into range but Kurosaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bukaew throws out a loose jab but Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurosaki. Bukaew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurosaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bukaew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurosaki throws out the jab.
Kurosaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bukaew doesn't seem bothered though.
Bukaew blocks a jab.
Bukaew dips to his left and cracks Kurosaki with an uppercut!
Bukaew throws a big shot that misses.
Kurosaki tries to work over Bukaew's front leg with a kick but Bukaew checks it.
Bukaew throws a front kick aimed at Kurosaki's knee but Kurosaki avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bukaew lands an overhand right.
Kurosaki walks into a jab.
A nice leg kick from Kurosaki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kurosaki takes a swing at Bukaew's ribcage but misses.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ichigho Kurosaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Kurosaki moves out of range of the body kick from Bukaew.
Bukaew blocks a head kick by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bukaew can pounce on him.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurosaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bukaew.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Bukaew.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Bukaew blocks it.
Bukaew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukaew is looking to slow Kurosaki down with leg kicks.
Bukaew takes one to the side of the head.
Kurosaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Bukaew.
Kurosaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bukaew blocks a leg kick.
Kurosaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukaew checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kurosaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kurosaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukaew was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurosaki.
Bukaew is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Kurosaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukaew was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki is looking to land body kicks.
Bukaew clobbers Kurosaki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bukaew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Kurosaki takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Bukaew.
That kick from Bukaew tenderised Kurosaki's leg. Kurosaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kurosaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
Bukaew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.
It looked like Bukaew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurosaki avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bukaew darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kurosaki swings widly with a right hand
and Kurosaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kurosaki swings for the body but Bukaew moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Bukaew.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukaew takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bukaew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.#T2#
Kurosaki lands a jab to the nose.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Bukaew.
Kurosaki is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bukaew lands with a cross.
Bukaew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kurosaki. Beautiful body shot.
Kurosaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Bukaew 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Bukaew misses.
Bukaew connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bukaew.
Kurosaki throws a push kick but Bukaew slaps the foot to one side.
Bukaew takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bukaew throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from Bukaew lands but Kurosaki takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Bukaew.
Bukaew backing away here, and Kurosaki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kurosaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurosaki 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.
A close third round but Ichigho Kurosaki just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Bukaew slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurosaki. Bukaew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurosaki wants to land a leg kick but Bukaew is out of range.
Kurosaki misses with a hook.
Bukaew scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Bukaew.
Bukaew looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bukaew.
Kurosaki looks to land a body kick but Bukaew moved away.
Bukaew shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kurosaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Bukaew sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bukaew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Bukaew was well out of range.
Bukaew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukaew.
Bukaew scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Samart Bukaew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Bukaew slips the punch.
Bukaew lands with a shot to the body.
Kurosaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bukaew. That did some damage!
Samart Bukaew is winning the standup battle so far.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bukaew.
Kurosaki wants to slow Bukaew down by chopping away at his legs.
Bukaew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a two punch combination.
Bukaew blocks a jab.
Bukaew throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bukaew throws a solid leg kick but Kurosaki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bukaew.
Bukaew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bukaew wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kurosaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bukaew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
Kurosaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T2#
Bukaew lands a high kick!
Bukaew cracks Kurosaki with a good jab.
Nice shot by Bukaew.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Bukaew.
Bukaew is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bukaew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosaki moves away.
Bukaew lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kurosaki's sensitive parts.
Bukaew looks to throw the jab but Kurosaki is out of range.
Bukaew misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bukaew.
A jab from Bukaew misses.
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
Bukaew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Kurosaki as he connects with a hook.
Bukaew sizes up Kurosaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bukaew lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kurosaki misses with a hook
and Bukaew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samart Bukaew had his way with Ichigho Kurosaki in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kurosaki looks to land a combination but Bukaew avoids it well.
Bukaew misses with a looping left.
Kurosaki moves away from the strike by Bukaew.
Bukaew throws a hook to the side of Kurosaki's head but Kurosaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurosaki slips under a jab.
Bukaew scores with a nice strike.
Bukaew walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kurosaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bukaew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Kurosaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukaew is just out of range.
Jab by Kurosaki.
Bukaew walks into a stiff left hand from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bukaew on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut
and Bukaew counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Kurosaki.
Bukaew throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurosaki.
Bukaew is looking to score with low kicks.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurosaki. Bukaew does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bukaew.
Bukaew throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bukaew slips under a jab.
Bukaew throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Bukaew takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That kick from Bukaew tenderised Kurosaki's leg. Kurosaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Bukaew misses its intended target.
Bukaew throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Bukaew fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kurosaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bukaew lands a nice shot that snaps Kurosaki's head back.
Kurosaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bukaew throws an off balance right hand
and Kurosaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukaew lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki throws an overhand right that lands on Bukaew's shoulder, as Bukaew tries to avoid the shot.
Bukaew throwing a counter right hand but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Bukaew throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Bukaew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosaki moves away.
Kurosaki tries to land a leg kick but Bukaew saw it coming and moves away.
Kurosaki throws a sloppy head kick and Bukaew moves out of range easily.
Bukaew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bukaew was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bukaew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Bukaew scores with a hook to the body. Kurosaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Bukaew.
Kurosaki cracks Bukaew with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bukaew connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from Bukaew.
Bukaew takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bukaew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.
Bukaew walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kurosaki.
Bukaew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurosaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bukaew.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bukaew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Bukaew blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samart Bukaew.
Well Bukaew 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Bukaew!
Samart Bukaew retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Samart Bukaew made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 39
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Elizondo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kurosaki throws a head kick but Elizondo moves out of range.
Kurosaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Elizondo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kurosaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elizondo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Kurosaki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Elizondo throws out a loose jab but Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Kurosaki scores with a hook.
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurosaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Elizondo throws a hook but Kurosaki blocks it.
Kurosaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurosaki.
Elizondo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kurosaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elizondo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Elizondo avoids a kick to the body.
Elizondo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kurosaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Elizondo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurosaki walks into a stiff left hand from Elizondo.#T1#
Elizondo misses with a low kick.
It looked like Kurosaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Kurosaki is out of range.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Kurosaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elizondo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Elizondo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kurosaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kurosaki punishes Elizondo's body with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Kurosaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kurosaki lands with a cross.
A cross from Elizondo lands.
Elizondo misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Elizondo.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses.
Elizondo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Elizondo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki throws a shot to the body.
Elizondo takes one to the chin there.
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Elizondo ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Kurosaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Elizondo.
Kurosaki throwing a counter right hand but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Elizondo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Elizondo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosaki is just out of range.
Elizondo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurosaki with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Kurosaki scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#Elizondo is rocked!
Elizondo walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ichigho Kurosaki!
Ichigho Kurosaki tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Gaizka Elizondo stepped up to the mic, saying 'gonna take some time off '. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 34
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Kurosaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kurosaki throws a body punch but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kurosaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopson connects with an inside leg kick.
Kurosaki dips to his left and cracks Hopson with an uppercut!
Kurosaki with a nice cross.
Hopson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurosaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Nice shot lands for Hopson.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kurosaki throws a body punch but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson tries a quick counter leg kick but Kurosaki is wise to it.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosaki tries to work over Hopson's front leg with a kick but Hopson checks it.
Kurosaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hopson with a nice calf kick.
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopson looks to throw the jab but Kurosaki is out of range. #T1#
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kurosaki lands a nice hook to Hopson's body. Hopson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick
and Hopson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kurosaki scores with a hook.
Kurosaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopson takes one to the chin there.
Kurosaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hopson cracks Kurosaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kurosaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Jacob Hopson has been cut.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick as Hopson jumps back.
Hopson flicks out a counter leg kick but Kurosaki steps away.
Kurosaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ichigho Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurosaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopson's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopson misses the target.
Kurosaki throws out a leg kick but Hopson moves out of range and Kurosaki only half commits. #T2#
Boom! Kurosaki lands a massive head kick that sends Hopson crashing into the cage, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! Kurosaki is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ichigho Kurosaki!
Ichigho Kurosaki decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 31
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Kurosaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kurosaki lands with an overhand left.
Kurosaki scores with a nice right hand.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kurosaki misses with a left hand
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kurosaki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kurosaki throws a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz misses the jab.
Kurosaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Kowalkiewicz tries to counter with a clinch but Kurosaki shakes him off and moves away.
Kurosaki throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalkiewicz moves out of range easily.
Kowalkiewicz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalkiewicz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kurosaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Kurosaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kowalkiewicz looks to throw the jab but Kurosaki is out of range.
Kurosaki lands with a good body shot.
A lazy left from Kurosaki finds it's target.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz avoids the body shot from Kurosaki.
#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz pushes Kurosaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Kurosaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kowalkiewicz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kurosaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Kurosaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kurosaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurosaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurosaki tries to work over Kowalkiewicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kurosaki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki looking to stall.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurosakis head.
Kurosaki misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurosaki. #T2#
Kurosaki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kurosaki blocking some punches.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kurosaki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kurosaki up against the cage.
Kurosaki blocking some punches.
Kurosaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurosaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand into Kurosaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kurosaki's gas tank.
Kurosaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kowalkiewicz has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki throws an elbow but it misses.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurosaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurosakis head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalkiewicz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ichigho Kurosaki will probably get the nod.
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#
Kowalkiewicz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kurosaki can pounce on him.
Kurosaki misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalkiewicz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ichigho Kurosaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalkiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki is looking to wear down Kowalkiewicz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kurosaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kurosaki. That's going to slow Kowalkiewicz down.
Nice straight punches there by Kurosaki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a double jab
#KD2#
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Kurosaki onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki misses with a body punch
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a perfect left hook, dropping Kurosaki to the canvas. He tries to get back up quickly but his equilibrium is all over the place! He's up... he's back down again! There's no need for a count as the referee calls off the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Michał Kowalkiewicz! |
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Event:
STRIKE! 28
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Kurosaki throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
Barbosa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kurosaki is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kurosaki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kurosaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kurosaki working hard to break the clinch.
Kurosaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries to stall but Kurosaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurosaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barbosa misses with an elbow over the top.
Kurosaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barbosa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kurosaki as Barbosa tries to tie him up.
Kurosaki leaning against his opponent.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kurosaki misses with a body punch.
Kurosaki blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbosa is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barbosa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kurosaki's brow.
Barbosa throws an elbow that misses.
Kurosaki is pushing Barbosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Kurosaki.
Barbosa throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
Kurosaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurosaki taking a breather.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Kurosaki.
Barbosa is stalling here.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Barbosa is struggling to control the position.
Kurosaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa keeps control of Kurosaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barbosa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kurosaki is keeping busy.
Kurosaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#It looks like Junior Barbosa has been cut.
Kurosaki swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichigho Kurosaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Barbosa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Kurosaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurosaki moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kurosaki.
Junior Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Kurosaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Kurosaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick.
Kurosaki misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Kurosaki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurosaki is looking to counter punch.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Barbosa lands a jab to the nose.
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kurosaki is looking to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch.
Kurosaki blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kurosaki scores with a nice head shot.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Kurosaki.
Barbosa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ichigho Kurosaki is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1##CL#
Kurosaki moves into the clinch.
Barbosa tries to stall but Kurosaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kurosaki lands with a left to the head.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Kurosaki tries a knee to the head but Barbosa blocks it.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with an elbow strike.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
Barbosa lands a shot to the body.
Barbosa wants to stall.
#BC#
Kurosaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbosa throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Kurosaki's body.
Kurosaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Kurosaki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosaki swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Kurosaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbosa is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Kurosaki throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Kurosaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Kurosaki misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Kurosaki is out of range.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kurosaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?#CL#
Kurosaki forces Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kurosaki as Barbosa tries to tie him up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kurosaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichigho Kurosaki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Barbosa's cut.
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#
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurosaki tries to land a leg kick but Barbosa saw it coming and moves away.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Barbosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kurosaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa is looking to clinch but Kurosaki is avoiding it.
Barbosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurosaki lands a nice looking body kick.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Kurosaki is out of range.
Barbosa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Barbosa misses with the combination.
Junior Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurosaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Barbosa throws a series of strikes that have Kurosaki backpedaling.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Kurosaki swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kurosaki as he connects with a hook.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left and a right from Kurosaki both land. Nice combination.
Ichigho Kurosaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kurosaki.
Nice body punch from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands with a shot to the body.
Kurosaki lands with a nice body punch.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Kurosaki is out of range.
Kurosaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurosaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
#T2#
Kurosaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa's head.
Decent striking displayed by Kurosaki there.
Kurosaki throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki works the jab nicely.
Barbosa throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a jab when Kurosaki was well out of range.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kurosaki scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kurosaki cracks Barbosa with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Kurosaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurosaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichigho Kurosaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kurosaki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichigho Kurosaki!
In his post fight interview, Ichigho Kurosaki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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STRIKE! 24
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Kurosaki throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurosaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Smith misses.
Kurosaki tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
A good leg kick by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki 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.
Kurosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Kurosaki tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a head kick that Kurosaki semi-blocks.
Kurosaki scores with a leg kick.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kurosaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the liver by Kurosaki. Beautiful body shot.
Smith is looking to clinch but Kurosaki is avoiding it.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosaki is just out of range.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kurosaki tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
Smith lands a body shot.
Jab, jab by Kurosaki - just one landing.
Smith thows a leg kick but Kurosaki checks it
and Kurosaki counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith throws a jab when Kurosaki was well out of range.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith punishes Kurosaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Kurosaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Kurosaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Kurosaki throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith wants to clinch up but Kurosaki keeps it at a distance.
Smith with the inside leg kick.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch lands to the side of Kurosaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that half lands.
#T2#
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Kurosaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Kurosaki gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kurosaki up against the cage.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kurosaki.
#BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Kurosaki checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Kurosaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kurosaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurosaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Kurosaki's head but Kurosaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith slips a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kurosaki. Kurosaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith digs a good body shot into Kurosaki's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Kenny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith with a nice calf kick.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Kurosaki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a hook but Kurosaki blocks it.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith slips a straight right by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Kurosaki throws a shot to the body.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Kurosaki off balance momentarily.
Kurosaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
A big left from Kurosaki misses.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kurosaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith avoids the body shot from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Kurosaki moves out of range easily.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Kurosaki throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Smith forces Kurosaki back against the cage and clinches.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki slowing the pace effectively.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Kurosaki avoids the damage to the body.
Kurosaki misses with the head strike.
Smith stalls.
Kurosaki is working Smith over against the cage.#T2#
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Kurosaki avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands an uppercut.
Kurosaki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Kurosaki.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Kurosaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith works on Kurosaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Kurosaki lands a nice elbow.
Kurosaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Kurosaki.
Knees to the body from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichigho Kurosaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Kurosaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kurosaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurosaki. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Kurosaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith backing away here, and Kurosaki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A left lands for Kurosaki.
Smith wants to clinch up but Kurosaki keeps it at a distance.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Smith.
Kurosaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Kurosaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith looks to land a combination but Kurosaki avoids it well.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kurosaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Smith misses with a straight left.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A low kick lands for Smith.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith tries to clinch up but Kurosaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith is looking to clinch but Kurosaki is avoiding it.
Smith cracks Kurosaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kurosaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Kurosaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
An inside leg kick lands from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki walks into a left hand.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith slips a straight right by Kurosaki.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back 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!
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Smith blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Kurosaki jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kurosaki jabs at Smith's body.
Jab by Smith.
Smith slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Kurosaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith thuds his right hand into Kurosaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kurosaki takes one to the side of the head.
Kurosaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kenny Smith did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurosaki tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith avoids the body shot from Kurosaki.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kurosaki misses with a body kick.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Kurosaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Kurosaki slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Kurosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurosaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosaki is just out of range.
Kurosaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith checks a leg kick.#T1#
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith wants to clinch but Kurosaki slips to the side
and Kurosaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith scores with the left hand. Kurosaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Smith misses.
Kurosaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Kurosaki down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kurosaki.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
#T2#
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Kurosaki misses with a head kick.
Kurosaki throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Kurosaki punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosaki moves away.
Smith clobbers Kurosaki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kurosaki will feel that in the morning.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Kurosaki throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Kurosaki blocks a jab.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurosaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Kurosaki lands with a slapping head kick.
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 Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Kurosaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kurosaki wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurosaki momentarily.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses.
Smith wants to clinch.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith slips a straight right by Kurosaki.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith clobbers Kurosaki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ichigho Kurosaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Kurosaki throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kurosaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith throws a push kick but Kurosaki slaps the foot to one side.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses.
Kurosaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kurosaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Kurosaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Kurosaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurosaki's head.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Kurosaki misses with a body kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Kurosaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kurosaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurosaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith cracks Kurosaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurosaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kurosaki. That did some damage!
Kurosaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kurosaki scores with a nice strike.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kurosaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki avoids a kick to the body.
Smith throws a combination. Kurosaki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenny Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Kurosaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Kurosaki tries to avoid it. #CL#
Smith forces Kurosaki back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith retains his middleweight title!
Kenny Smith 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:
STRIKE! 19
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Bukaew sizes up Kurosaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kurosaki walks into a jab.
Kurosaki throws a sloppy head kick and Bukaew moves out of range easily.
Bukaew feints a counter leg kick.
Good work by Bukaew as he checks the leg kick.
Kurosaki lands with a kick to the temple. Bukaew shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kurosaki connects with a looping right hand.
Bukaew misses with a hook.
Bukaew wants to land a leg kick but Kurosaki is out of range.
Bukaew with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bukaew thuds his right hand into Kurosaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bukaew tries to score with a low kick but Kurosaki moves his leg out of the way.
Bukaew throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Bukaew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bukaew lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bukaew misses with a straight left.
Bukaew moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Kurosaki.
Bukaew lands the left hand.
Kurosaki swings for the body but Bukaew moves out of range.
Kurosaki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bukaew checks it well.
Kurosaki throws a series of punches but Bukaew moves out of range. #T1#
Kurosaki throws a leg kick that misses.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bukaew.
Kurosaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurosaki lands a nice looking body kick.
Kurosaki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Samart Bukaew has been cut.
Bukaew blocks a jab.
Bukaew throws a shot to the body.
Bukaew gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kurosaki.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bukaew darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
Kurosaki connects with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bukaew 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 Kurosaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kurosaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kurosaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.
Bukaew avoids a kick to the body.
Bukaew misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bukaew paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
Bukaew misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
Bukaew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurosaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Bukaew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
Bukaew thuds a left hand into Kurosaki's body.
Kurosaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bukaew throws a head kick but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Bukaew throws a jab when Kurosaki was well out of range.
Bukaew moves out of range of the body kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a wild body shot.
Bukaew checks a leg kick nicely.
Bukaew slips under a jab.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukaew.
Bukaew misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Bukaew works Kurosaki's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bukaew walks into a stiff left hand from Kurosaki.
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.
Bukaew avoids the head kick by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki blocks a jab.
Bukaew buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ichigho Kurosaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samart Bukaew's cut.
That's time! Kurosaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
Bukaew on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bukaew checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bukaew scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurosaki. Bukaew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
Kurosaki avoids the head kick by Bukaew.
Kurosaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kurosaki lands a right hook to the body.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bukaew manages to avoid it.
Bukaew only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kurosaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bukaew under the eye.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Bukaew.
Bukaew chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kurosaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurosaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukaew lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kurosaki's sensitive parts.
Kurosaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Samart Bukaew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ichigho Kurosaki is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bukaew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kurosaki moves out of range as Bukaew throws a body kick.
Kurosaki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bukaew checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
Bukaew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bukaew misses with an uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Bukaew checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kurosaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bukaew.
Kurosaki tried to counter with a leg kick but Bukaew avoided it.
Bukaew scores with a jab to the head.
Bukaew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Kurosaki.
Bukaew throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kurosaki's head.
Kurosaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bukaew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bukaew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurosaki.
Bukaew takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bukaew fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Bukaew throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurosaki tries to clinch but Bukaew moves out of range.
It seemed like Bukaew was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bukaew scores with a decent looking hook.
Bukaew connects with a body shot that sends Kurosaki's belly button to the back.
Kurosaki checks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Kurosaki misses
and Bukaew counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bukaew throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kurosaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Bukaew cracks a nice hook into Kurosaki's ribs.
Bukaew sizes up Kurosaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bukaew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bukaew shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kurosaki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bukaew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurosaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukaew.
It looked like Kurosaki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bukaew.
Kurosaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bukaew misses with a looping right.
Kurosaki throwing a counter right hand but Bukaew manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samart Bukaew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samart Bukaew's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bukaew throws a shot from downtown. Kurosaki moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Kurosaki.
Bukaew attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bukaew scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Kurosaki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bukaew misses with a wild body shot.
Bukaew takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bukaew lands a nice hook to Kurosaki's body. Kurosaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kurosaki lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.
Bukaew finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bukaew punishes Kurosaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Bukaew throws a low kick, looking for Kurosaki's leg but Kurosaki calmly moves out of range.
Bukaew tries a low kick but Kurosaki avoids it.
Bukaew misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukaew cracks Kurosaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kurosaki swings for the body but Bukaew moves out of range.
Bukaew looks to land a right hand but Kurosaki moved out of range.
A big right from Kurosaki misses. #T1#
Bukaew misses with a low kick.
Bukaew misses with a low kick.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukaew.
Bukaew tries to move into range but Kurosaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kurosaki misses with a double jab.
Bukaew moves out of range of the leg kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bukaew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukaew lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bukaew missing with a left hand there. Kurosaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bukaew avoids the body shot from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bukaew doesn't seem bothered though.
Kurosaki thuds a left hand into Bukaew's body.
Kurosaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki throws a shot to the body.
Bukaew takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Bukaew throws a hook to the side of Kurosaki's head but Kurosaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurosaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bukaew.
Bukaew on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kurosaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurosaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki misses with a kick to the body
and Bukaew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurosaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bukaew connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kurosaki. Kurosaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bukaew fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kurosaki is out of range.
Kurosaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bukaew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurosaki throws out the jab.
Kurosaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Bukaew.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bukaew.
Kurosaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bukaew lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Bukaew.
Kurosaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bukaew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ichigho Kurosaki.
I think Kurosaki 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ichigho Kurosaki!
Ichigho Kurosaki was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 15
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Kurosaki misses with a two punch combination.
Jacob Hopson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopson.
Hopson lands a jab to the head.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopson.
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Hopson is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopson blocks a jab.
Kurosaki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hopson misses with a straight right.
Kurosaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hopson on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jacob Hopson has been cut.
Hopson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kurosaki throws the kick towards the body but Hopson avoids it.
The fighters circling - Hopson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopson throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Hopson ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Hopson moves out of range of the body kick.
Kurosaki throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopson misses the target.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.#T1#
A low kick lands for Hopson.
Hopson staying out of range there.
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.#KD#
Kurosaki lands a head kick that bluckles Hopson and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Kurosaki no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Hopson misses the shot to the body.
Kurosaki throws out a loose jab but Hopson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopson.
Hopson lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Hopson misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Kurosaki throws an overhand right that lands on Hopson's shoulder, as Hopson tries to avoid the shot.
Hopson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kurosaki. That did some damage!
Hopson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kurosaki is out of range.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
Hopson looks to land a right hand but Kurosaki moved out of range.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson.
A little jabbing left from Hopson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kurosaki pushes Hopson away with a front kick.
A jab lands there for Hopson.#T2#
Hopson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kurosaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurosaki throws a chopping leg kick but Hopson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopson! But no joy.
Kurosaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopson moves out of range of the body kick.
Kurosaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
Kurosaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kurosaki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kurosaki throws a body punch but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson with a nice calf kick.
Crunch! Hopson slams his shin into Kurosaki's torso.
Kurosaki misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Good work by Hopson as he checks the leg kick.
Hopson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kurosaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichigho Kurosaki should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Jacob Hopson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hopson scores with a nice head shot.
Kurosaki is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopson throws a hook to the side of Kurosaki's head but Kurosaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopson avoids the head kick by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hopson throws a shot from downtown. Kurosaki moves away and avoids it.
Hopson tried to score with a low kick but Kurosaki checks it.
Kurosaki thuds a left hand into Hopson's body.
Hopson slips a jab from Kurosaki.
Hopson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice straight punches there by Hopson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopson.
Kurosaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kurosaki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki is looking to slow Hopson down with leg kicks.
Hopson misses with a looping left.
Kurosaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kurosaki defending well as Hopson loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopson 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 Kurosaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kurosaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hopson. Kurosaki shrugs it off though.
Kurosaki misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Hopson scores with a nice strike.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopson.
Kurosaki blocks a head kick by Hopson.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.#CL#
Kurosaki closes the distance and clinches.
Kurosaki managing to block the knees to the body from Hopson.
#BC#
Kurosaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Hopson misses.
Kurosaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Hopson's head.
Hopson lands with a hook. Kurosaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hopson throws a head kick that misses.
Kurosaki lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kurosaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hopson throws a wild body kick that Kurosaki sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Kurosaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kurosaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopson's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a body punch but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kurosaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Kurosaki with a hook.
Kurosaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopson throws a leg kick
and Kurosaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kurosaki moves out of range as Hopson strikes.
Hopson throws a hook to the side of Kurosaki's head but Kurosaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurosaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Kurosaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopson.
Kurosaki punishes Hopson's body with a nice straight punch.
Hopson looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
Kurosaki lands a jab to the head.
Kurosaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopson is out of range and Kurosaki settles back down.
Kurosaki throws a low kick, looking for Hopson's leg but Hopson calmly moves out of range.
Hopson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopson throws a hook to the side of Kurosaki's head but Kurosaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurosaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#Hopson is rocked!
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Hopson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kurosaki finish him?
Kurosaki wants to land a leg kick but Hopson is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ichigho Kurosaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacob Hopson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopson seems to have recovered his senses.
Hopson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kurosaki wants to clinch.
Hopson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hopson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kurosaki thuds a left hand into Hopson's body.
Hopson thumps Kurosaki with a low kick.
Kurosaki lands a really nice looking cross but Hopson seems unphased.
Kurosaki misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kurosaki pushes Hopson up against the ropes in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hopson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurosaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hopson is keeping busy.#BC2#
Hopson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki walks into a stiff left hand from Hopson.#T1#
Hopson blocks a jab.
Jacob Hopson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hopson misses the jab.
Kurosaki avoids a kick to the body.
Ichigho Kurosaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopson throws a chopping leg kick but Kurosaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hopson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKurosaki.
Hopson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kurosaki scores with the left hand. Hopson knows he should have avoided that one.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopson! But no joy.
Kurosaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopson. #CL#
Hopson tries to keep at a distance but Kurosaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ichigho Kurosaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Hopson digs a right hand into Kurosaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kurosaki's gas tank.
Hopson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurosakis head.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Hopson tries to land a knee to the head but Kurosaki blocks with his arms.
#T2#
Hopson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopson wants to break free but Kurosaki has control.
#BC#
Kurosaki manages to break the clinch.
Kurosaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopson.
Kurosaki scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki moves out of range as Hopson strikes.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kurosaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kurosaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a head kick.
Hopson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopson tries to score with a low kick but Kurosaki moves his leg out of the way.
Kurosaki thuds a left hand into Hopson's body.
Hopson lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurosaki's head.
Hopson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Kurosaki blocks the low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ichigho Kurosaki.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kurosaki, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichigho Kurosaki!
Ichigho Kurosaki decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 10
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Kurosaki instigates a clinch.
Kurosaki lands a nice knee to the body.
Kurosaki lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Kurosaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kurosaki cracks Machida with a nice body shot.
Machida being controlled against the ropes.#BC#
Kurosaki breaks from the clinch.
Kurosaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Machida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kurosaki with the inside leg kick.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick which misses Machida's front leg but catches the back leg as Machida tries to avoid it.
Machida misses the jab.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Kurosaki ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kurosaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Machida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kurosaki scores with a nice body kick.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Kurosaki punishes Machida's body with a nice straight punch.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Machida throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Machida slips a straight right by Kurosaki.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
A low kick from Kurosaki misses
and Machida counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Machida.
Kurosaki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurosaki scrambles back to his feet.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Machida.
Kurosaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machida takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Machida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Kurosaki throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
Kurosaki throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#It looks like Chinza Machida has been cut.
Machida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kurosaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Machida throws a wild body kick that Kurosaki sees coming a mile off.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machida.
Kurosaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machida.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machida.
Jab by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Kurosaki. That snapped Machida's head back.
Kurosaki cracks Machida with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Machida is rocked!
Machida misses with a looping left.
Machida with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida blocks a jab.
Chinza Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kurosaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kurosaki on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichigho Kurosaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chinza Machida's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kurosaki swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida digs a good hook to Kurosaki's body.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki connects with a looping right hand.
Kurosaki scores with a decent looking hook.
Kurosaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida connects with a body shot.
Kurosaki walks into a jab.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machida misses the jab.
Machida throws the left hand but Kurosaki avoids the punch easily.
Machida throws a chopping leg kick but Kurosaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Machida misses with a right hand
and Kurosaki counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kurosaki with a body shot.
Kurosaki blocks a head kick by Machida.
Ichigho Kurosaki is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kurosaki.
Chinza Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Kurosaki connects with a body shot that sends Machida's belly button to the back.
Kurosaki misses with a few strikes there.
Machida misses with a hook.
Machida throws the left hand but Kurosaki avoids the punch easily.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Nice jab there from Machida.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Machida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Machida lands with a hook. Kurosaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Machida looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Kurosaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kurosaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurosaki thumps Machida with a low kick.
Kurosaki lunges at Machida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machida's hand.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki cracks Machida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kurosaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kurosaki. That did some damage!
Machida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machida is still on wobbly legs! Can Kurosaki finish him?
Kurosaki weaves into range and cracks Machida right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Machida goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kurosaki is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ichigho Kurosaki!
A very excited looking Ichigho Kurosaki rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 6
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurosaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurosaki.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Smith rushes Kurosaki and presses him up against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kurosaki misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kurosaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurosaki's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kurosaki can pounce on him.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Kurosaki seems unphased.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Kurosaki gets tackled into the ropes by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch. #T1#
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki blocks an uppercut.
Kurosaki blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Kurosaki landing knees to the body.
Kurosaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smith seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kurosaki can turn it around.
Smith lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Kurosaki misses with an elbow over the top.
Kurosaki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith avoiding damage as Kurosaki throws knees to the body.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Kurosaki's head.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Kurosaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kurosaki tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch.
Kurosaki lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Nice shot by Kurosaki.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Kurosaki, against the ropes.
Kurosaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Kurosaki in his tracks for a moment.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Kurosaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with Kurosaki against the ropes.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Kurosaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Kurosaki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the ropes.
Kurosaki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Kurosaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
Kurosaki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kurosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki blocks the body kick.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Kurosaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kurosaki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Kurosaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurosaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Kurosaki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kurosaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Kurosaki back into the ropes.
Kurosaki is pushing Smith up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kurosaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurosaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosaki controls his hands.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Kurosaki's head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kenny Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith stalling.
Kurosaki blocks an uppercut.
Smith gets through Kurosaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kurosaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Kurosaki's ribcage. Kurosaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kurosaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurosakis head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kurosaki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kurosaki is breathing heavily.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kurosaki on the side of the head. #ROC#Kurosaki is rocked!
Kurosaki drops his guard momentarily, allowing Smith to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Kurosaki! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Smith takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Kenny Smith, 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:
STRIKE! 3
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kurosaki doesn't seem phased though.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurosaki.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Kurosaki moved away.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kurosaki is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Kurosaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Kurosaki throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurosaki's head.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kurosaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Kurosaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kurosaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Kurosaki off balance momentarily.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
#T1#
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Kurosaki's defenses.
Smith throws a hook but Kurosaki blocks it.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Kurosaki's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Kurosaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kurosaki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Kurosaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Kurosaki gets tackled into the ropes by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kurosaki is stalling here.
Kurosaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Kurosaki leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith tries a body shot but Kurosaki blocks it.
A short left from Smith.
Kurosaki looking to stall.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Kurosaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Kurosaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kurosaki has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Kurosaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kurosaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Kurosaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Kurosaki is rocked!
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki glances at the clock... BAM! Smith nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kurosaki crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kurosaki is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kenny Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 1
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Kurosaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kurosaki is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Smith.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Kurosaki finds it's target.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kurosaki jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kurosaki blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a body kick.
A big right from Kurosaki misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurosaki is defending well for now.
Smith just leaning against Kurosaki, taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith working aggressively here.
Kurosaki lands a body shot.
Kurosaki throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch.
Smith takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Smith moves out of range as Kurosaki throws a body kick.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Kurosaki slips the punch.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Kurosaki forces Smith back against the ropes and clinches.
Kurosaki can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Kurosaki blocks it.
#BC2#
Kurosaki manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
A jab from Smith misses. #CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the ropes by Kurosaki. Kurosaki maintains the clinch.
A short right from Kurosaki.
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!
Kurosaki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Smith avoiding damage as Kurosaki throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Kurosaki lands a left hand.
Kurosaki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the ropes.
Kurosaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smith seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kurosaki can turn it around.#BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kurosaki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Kurosaki pushes Smith back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurosaki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kurosaki working hard to break the clinch.
Kurosaki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichigho Kurosaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Kurosaki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kurosaki misses with a head kick.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurosaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Kurosaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurosaki counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Smith darts in and clinches Kurosaki up against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kurosaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosaki digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki lands with a right to the head.
Kurosaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith pushes Kurosaki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurosaki backwards.
Kurosaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurosaki lands a nice elbow.
Kenny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kurosaki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kurosaki looking to stall.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Kurosaki missing with knees to the body.
Kurosaki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith misses with some punches.
Kurosaki is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kurosaki has his back to the ropes.
Kurosaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurosaki backwards.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Kurosaki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kurosaki presses Smith against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kurosaki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kurosaki lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kurosaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurosaki throws an elbow but it misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurosaki blocks it with crossed arms.
Kurosaki trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kurosaki into the ropes.
Kurosaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Kurosaki.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Kurosaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurosaki blocks it with crossed arms.
Kurosaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ichigho Kurosaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith tries to work over Kurosaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichigho Kurosaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kurosaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Kurosaki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kurosaki cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Kurosaki is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Kurosaki pushes Smith up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kurosaki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kurosaki.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Kurosaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurosaki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Kurosaki clinches with his opponent.
Kurosaki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kurosaki is working Smith over against the ropes.
Kurosaki lands an uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Kurosaki tries to tie him up.
Kurosaki leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kurosaki wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kurosaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Kurosaki.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kurosaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ichigho Kurosaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kurosaki is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kurosaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith digs a right hand into Kurosaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kurosaki's gas tank. #T2##BC2#
Kurosaki manages to break the clinch.
Ichigho Kurosaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kurosaki throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Kurosaki throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Smith clinches.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurosaki backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichigho Kurosaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kurosaki 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichigho Kurosaki!
Ichigho Kurosaki is the new middleweight champion!
Ichigho Kurosaki was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Kenny Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'. |
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Event:
H34
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Kurosaki connects with a looping right hand.
Kurosaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick which misses Vij's front leg but catches the back leg as Vij tries to avoid it.
Kurosaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kurosaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kurosaki connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Vij's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Vij - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ichigho Kurosaki!
Ichigho Kurosaki decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
H28
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Randle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Randle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Randle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kurosaki is able to avoid easily.
Kurosaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurosaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Randle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurosaki lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Randle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kurosaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Randle's sensitive parts.
Ichigho Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurosaki defending well as Randle loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randle unleashes a big counter combination but Kurosaki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Randle on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Kurosaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randle manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Kurosaki misses
and Randle counters with a series of strikes. Kurosaki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses.
Kurosaki throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#It looks like Lue Randle has been cut.
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Randle ducked under it nicely.
Randle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a few strikes there.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick
and Kurosaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randle defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Randle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurosaki.
A cross from Kurosaki lands.
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!
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Kurosaki. That snapped Randle's head back.
#T2#
Randle misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurosaki counters with a nice kick to the body.
Randle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Randle walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ichigho Kurosaki!
Ichigho Kurosaki tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
H24
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Louis throws a hook to the side of Kurosaki's head but Kurosaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurosaki misses with a head kick.
Kurosaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kurosaki takes one on the button.
Kurosaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Louis was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut.
Kurosaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki defending well as Louis loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurosaki looks for the body kick but Louis saw that one coming.
A jab from Louis misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A low kick lands for Kurosaki.
Louis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kurosaki lands a head kick. Louis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Louis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Louis scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
A jab from Kurosaki does it's job there.
Louis throws a series of punches but Kurosaki avoids them all with ease.
Kurosaki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kurosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Louis.
Jab by Louis.
Kurosaki dodges the punch combination from Louis.
Nice defenses there by Louis.#KD2#
Louis clips Kurosaki with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Kurosaki a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki moves out of range as Louis strikes.
Louis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurosaki doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Kurosaki moves into the clinch.
Kurosaki wants to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kurosaki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Kurosaki.
#T2#
Kurosaki lands an uppercut.
Kurosaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kurosaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Louis is trying to break the clinch but Kurosaki has him pressed against the ropes.
Kurosaki blocks an elbow strike.
Louis wants to stall.
#BC#
Kurosaki breaks from the clinch.
Louis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.
Louis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kurosaki scores with a hook to the body. Louis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Louis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Louis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Louis moves away from the strike by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kurosaki lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Joe Louis should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kurosaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ichigho Kurosaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Louis misses with a body shot.
Kurosaki lands with a good body shot.
Kurosaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Louis circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Louis! But no joy.
Louis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kurosaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Louis scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Kurosaki closes the distance and pushes Louis back into the ropes.
Louis prevents a body shot from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kurosaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Louis can do to turn this around?
Kurosaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Louis wants to get back to striking at distance but Kurosaki won't allow it.
Louis takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Joe Louis has been cut.
Louis is trying to push Kurosaki away but Kurosaki has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kurosaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Louis managing to block the knees to the body from Kurosaki.
#BC2#
Louis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Kurosaki throws a shot from downtown. Louis moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that half lands.
A slow jab from Louis misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Louis misses. #CL#
Kurosaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Louis, pushing him back against the ropes.
Louis tries to circle away but Kurosaki has him pinned against the ropes.
Kurosaki misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Kurosaki breaks from the clinch.
Kurosaki misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Louis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Louis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
It seemed like Louis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Louis.
Kurosaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Louis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurosaki. Louis does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kurosaki moves out of range as Louis strikes.
Louis walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Louis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Louis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Louis saw that one coming.
Louis misses with a looping left.
Kurosaki lands a head kick that sends Louis down! Louis is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! Kurosaki is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ichigho Kurosaki!
In his post fight interview, Ichigho Kurosaki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
H21
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Kurosaki both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Einjar Cloudwhammer has been cut.
A big left from Kurosaki misses.
Cloudwhammer avoids the body shot from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a one two combo.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Cloudwhammer slips the punch.
Cloudwhammer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cloudwhammer jabs Kurosaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kurosaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kurosaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Kurosaki throws a lazy right hand but Cloudwhammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cloudwhammer throws a series of punches but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cloudwhammer throws out the jab.
Kurosaki throwing a counter right hand but Cloudwhammer manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kurosaki has closed the distance and engaged Cloudwhammer in a clinch.
Kurosaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cloudwhammer is defending well for now.
Kurosaki prevents Cloudwhammer from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Kurosaki cracks a nice hook into Cloudwhammer's ribs.
Cloudwhammer throws a series of punches but Kurosaki avoids them all with ease.
Kurosaki throws a shot from downtown. Cloudwhammer moves away and avoids it.
Kurosaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cloudwhammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurosaki clobbers Cloudwhammer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kurosaki keeps Cloudwhammer at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Kurosaki closes the distance and pushes Cloudwhammer back into the ropes.
Kurosaki lands a left hand.
Kurosaki leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kurosaki digs a right hand into Cloudwhammer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cloudwhammer's gas tank.
Kurosaki effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Cloudwhammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Kurosaki won't allow it.
Kurosaki pushes Cloudwhammer back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki scores with a shot to the side of Cloudwhammer's head.
Kurosaki lands a right hand. #KD#
Cloudwhammer loses concentration momentarily and Kurosaki takes advantage, cracking him with a big elbow that sends him off balance, tumbling to the mat. Cloudwhammer is forced to take a standing eight count before the referee allows him to continue the bout.#ROC#Cloudwhammer is rocked!
Cloudwhammer walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kurosaki! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ichigho Kurosaki!
A very excited looking Ichigho Kurosaki rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
H18
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Kurosaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Pealike should have avoided that one.
Pealike swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Pealike forces Kurosaki back against the ropes and clinches.
Pealike is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurosaki is defending well for now.
Pealike tries a body shot but Kurosaki blocks it.
Pealike struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosaki controls his hands.
#BC#
Kurosaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cornbread Pealike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pealike takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pealike tries to circle away but Kurosaki has him pinned against the ropes.
Kurosaki lands a shoulder strike.
Kurosaki trying to control the position but instead, Pealike has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kurosaki into the ropes.#BC#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch.
Kurosaki cracks Pealike with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kurosaki pushes Pealike up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kurosaki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kurosaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Pealike misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Cornbread Pealike has been cut.
Pealike digs a right hand into Kurosaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kurosaki's gas tank.
The referee calls for Kurosaki to work.
Pealike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurosaki blocks a body shot from Pealike.
Kurosaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Kurosaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pealike loads up on a big right hand but Kurosaki slips the punch.
Kurosaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pealike connects with a body shot.
Kurosaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurosaki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pealike.
Kurosaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Kurosaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kurosaki has closed the distance and engaged Pealike in a clinch.
Kurosaki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kurosaki looking to slow down the pace here.#T2##BC2#
Pealike breaks the clinch.
Kurosaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pealike has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kurosaki lands a jab to the head.
Kurosaki wants to clinch but Pealike slips to the side
and Pealike counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurosaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick that knocks Pealike off balance momentarily.
Pealike falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kurosaki counters with an inside leg kick. #KD#
Kurosaki lands a head kick that bluckles Pealike and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Kurosaki no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC#Pealike is rocked!
A punch combination from Kurosaki misses.
Pealike throws out a leg kick but Kurosaki moves out of range and Pealike only half commits.
Some wild striking there from Pealike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurosaki cracks a nice hook into Pealike's ribs.
Pealike misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichigho Kurosaki should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Cornbread Pealike's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kurosaki scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Pealike misses.
Pealike swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pealike.
Good exchange - Kurosaki coming out on top.
Ichigho Kurosaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Kurosaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pealike digs a good hook to Kurosaki's body.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick that knocks Pealike off balance momentarily.
Pealike motions for Kurosaki to come forward. Pealike throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki lands a slapping body shot.
Pealike lunges at Kurosaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kurosaki's hand. #CL#
Kurosaki rushes Pealike and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Pealike's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pealike tries to break free but Kurosaki pushes him back against the ropes.
Kurosaki lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pealike tries to break free but Kurosaki pushes him back against the ropes.
Kurosaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pealike can do to turn this around?
Pealike swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pealike takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kurosaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kurosaki stalling in the clinch but Pealike improves position.
Kurosaki just leaning against Pealike, taking a breather.
Pealike misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Kurosaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pealike has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pealike there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Pealike gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kurosaki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kurosaki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Kurosaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurosaki clobbers Pealike with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left lands for Kurosaki.
Pealike is still on wobbly legs! Can Kurosaki finish him?#CL#
Kurosaki forces Pealike back against the ropes and clinches.
Kurosaki taking a breather.
Kurosaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pealike lands a knee to the body.
Pealike has a couple of punches blocked by Kurosaki.
#T2#
Kurosaki trying to control the position but instead, Pealike has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kurosaki into the ropes.
Pealike seems to have recovered his senses.
Kurosaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pealike's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pealike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurosaki's elbow. #BC2#
Pealike breaks from the clinch.
Kurosaki checks a leg kick.
Pealike misses with a series of wild punches.
Kurosaki checks a low kick from Pealike.
A combination from Pealike does no damage.
Pealike loads up on a big right hand but Kurosaki slips the punch.
Kurosaki dips to his left and cracks Pealike with an uppercut!
Pealike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kurosaki. That snapped Pealike's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pealike.#KD#
Kurosaki drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Pealike onto his butt! Pealike pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Kurosaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichigho Kurosaki will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Cornbread Pealike's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Kurosaki pushes Pealike up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pealike misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pealike trying to land knees to the body.
Pealike is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Kurosaki. #BC#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Kurosaki as he connects with a hook.
Pealike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Kurosaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kurosaki cracks Pealike with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ichigho Kurosaki!
Ichigho Kurosaki decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
H11
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Kurosaki has closed the distance and engaged Louis in a clinch.
Kurosaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Kurosaki. #CUT#It looks like Joe Louis has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki prevents Louis from breaking the clinch.
Kurosaki avoiding damage as Louis throws knees to the body.
Kurosaki tries a body shot but Louis blocks it.
Kurosaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kurosaki cracks Louis with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Louis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Louis throws a right and a left that Kurosaki avoids nicely.
Kurosaki scores with a nice body kick.
Louis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sloppy strikes from Louis. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Jab by Kurosaki.
Louis misses with a hook. Kurosaki ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Kurosaki. #T1#
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Louis.
Louis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Louis throws a big shot that misses.
As Louis backs away, Kurosaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Louis looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosaki is just out of range.
Kurosaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Louis. That did some damage!
Louis looks to throw the jab but Kurosaki is out of range.
Louis slips a jab and a cross from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Kurosaki swinging wildly here.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kurosaki scores with a hook to the body. Louis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Kurosaki clinches up against the ropes.#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!#BC#
Kurosaki breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Louis misses the target.
Louis misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Louis throws a lazy right hand but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurosaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Louis ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Louis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Louis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kurosaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Louis's hands.
Kurosaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kurosaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kurosaki with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki cracks Louis with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Louis is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Louis is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Louis could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ichigho Kurosaki!
A very excited looking Ichigho Kurosaki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
H6
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Frewin throws a big shot that misses.
Frewin takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Kurosaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frewin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frewin takes one to the chin there.
Kurosaki catches Frewin with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Frewin forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ichigho Kurosaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Ichigho Kurosaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
H2
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Pealike throws a body kick that misses.
Pealike ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosaki moves away.
Kurosaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pealike misses with a kick to the body.
Pealike scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pealike throws a body punch but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki jabs Pealike right on the nose. Pealike blinks but takes it well.
Pealike misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kurosaki, as that shot connected.
A combination from Pealike does no damage.
As Pealike backs away, Kurosaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheers as Kurosaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pealike doesn't seem phased though.
Kurosaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pealike throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pealike throws a hook but Kurosaki blocks it.
Pealike looks to land a body kick but Kurosaki moved away.
Pealike misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki defending well as Pealike loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Pealike swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kurosaki connects with a looping right hand.
#KD#
Pealike walks into a big right hand from Kurosaki and goes down! The referee sends Kurosaki to a neutral corner as Pealike gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Pealike throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurosaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kurosaki scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pealike gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#Pealike is rocked!
Pealike 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.
Kurosaki connects with a quick right hand that sends Pealike tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ichigho Kurosaki!
After winning the bout, Ichigho Kurosaki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GAMT#92
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Kurosaki tries to clinch but Venom moves out of range.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Venom dips to his left and cracks Kurosaki with an uppercut!
Venom connects with a body shot that sends Kurosaki's belly button to the back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurosaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Venom slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Venom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Venom keeps the fight on the outside.
Kurosaki slips under a jab from Venom .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom throws a hook but Kurosaki blocks it.
Kurosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venom .
Venom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Venom throws a jab when Kurosaki was well out of range.
Venom circles away from the clinch attempt
and Venom counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kurosaki lands a slapping body shot.
Venom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Venom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki looks to land a body kick but Venom moved away.
Kurosaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kurosaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kurosaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurosaki scores with a hook.
Kurosaki misses with a right hand
and Venom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Venom defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki tries to land a body kick
and Venom counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Kurosaki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Venom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurosaki tries to clinch there but Venom circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Kurosaki misses.
Venom swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki throws a push kick but Venom slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Venom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Venom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Venom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Venom digs a good body shot into Kurosaki's ribs.#T3#
Kurosaki feints and then cracks Venom 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Venom down.
Venom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
Venom throws out a counter right but Kurosaki avoids it with no problem.
Venom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Venom avoids it easily.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
Venom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurosaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Venom has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Venom .
Venom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurosaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Venom .
Kurosaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Venom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.#T4#
Kurosaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Venom blocks the low kick.
Kurosaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Venom now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ichigho Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurosaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Venom misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Kurosaki.
Venom lands a nice hook to Kurosaki's body. Kurosaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick
letting Venom counter with a right hand.
Kurosaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Venom counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Kurosaki is rocked!
Venom weaves into range and cracks Kurosaki right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kurosaki goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Venom is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Venom !
After winning the bout, Michael Venom thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GAMT #90
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Vogels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Kurosaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kurosaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kurosaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Vogels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurosaki misses with a wild combination.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vogels tries to land a leg kick but Kurosaki saw it coming and moves away.
Vogels connects with a solid leg kick.
Kurosaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Vogels's head.
A low kick from Vogels is predictable there
and Kurosaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vogels lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kurosaki's sensitive parts.
Vogels blocks a leg kick.
Vogels fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kurosaki just manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki misses with a straight left.
Vogels fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kurosaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kurosaki scores with a nice right hand.
Kurosaki throws a body kick that misses.
Vogels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Vogels feints and then cracks Kurosaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kurosaki down.
Vogels throws out a leg kick but Kurosaki moves out of range and Vogels only half commits.
Kurosaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Kurosaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vogels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurosaki throws out the jab.
Kurosaki scores with a body shot.
Vogels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Kurosaki clinches up against the cage.
Kurosaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vogels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vogels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vogels throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the side of Vogels's head but Vogels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Nice shot by Vogels.
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Vogels moved out of range.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Vogels.
A head kick misses from Kurosaki.
Vogels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurosaki.
A big left from Kurosaki misses.
Vogels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vogels missing with a left hand there. Kurosaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Kurosaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vogels lands a right hand. #BC#
Vogels manages to break the clinch.
Vogels motions for Kurosaki to come forward. Vogels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki throws a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick from Vogels, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vogels tries to work over Kurosaki's front leg with a kick but Kurosaki checks it.
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.#T3#
Vogels looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosaki is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Vogels.
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Vogels wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick that misses.
Kurosaki blocks a jab.
Vogels jabs Kurosaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kurosaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Vogels circles away.
Kurosaki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vogels throws a leg kick that misses. #KD#
Vogels cracks Kurosaki with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Kurosaki is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Kurosaki is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC#Kurosaki is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vogels counters with a beautiful head kick that sends Kurosaki crashing to the mat! Oh, he's out! He's out! Vogels is jumping up and down like a maniac, spit streaming from his mouthpiece, shouting and screaming at his corner. Wow, this obviously means a hell of a lot to him! What an outpouring of emotion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nero Vogels!
Our winner, Nero Vogels, 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:
GAMT #88
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Scaletto ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Scaletto misses the shot to the body.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Scaletto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scaletto scores with a body shot.
Scaletto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#It looks like Juliano Scaletto has been cut.#CL2#
Scaletto rushes Kurosaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kurosaki misses with an elbow strike.
Scaletto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short left from Scaletto.
Scaletto tries to work over Kurosaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kurosaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurosaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurosaki blocks a body shot from Scaletto.
Kurosaki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scaletto dodges an elbow strike from Kurosaki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scaletto is working Kurosaki over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Scaletto scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Scaletto leaning against his opponent.
Scaletto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kurosaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scaletto.
Kurosaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Scaletto.
Kurosaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurosaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kurosaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scaletto has Kurosaki pressed against the cage.
Scaletto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Scaletto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A bit of stalling here from Scaletto.
The crowd are getting on Scaletto's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Scaletto lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scaletto.
Scaletto stalling in the clinch.
Kurosaki throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Scaletto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Scaletto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juliano Scaletto.
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Scaletto ducked under it nicely.
Kurosaki misses with a jab to the body
and Scaletto counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurosaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Kurosaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Scaletto moved out of range nicely.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Scaletto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scaletto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kurosaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scaletto.
Kurosaki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scaletto throws a right hand that Kurosaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurosaki also avoids with ease.
Kurosaki tests Scaletto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scaletto misses with a right hand
and Kurosaki counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Scaletto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kurosaki's hands.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scaletto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kurosaki. Those never looked like landing.
Scaletto misses with a hook to the body
and Kurosaki counters with a right, followed by a huge uppercut that sends Scaletto crashing to the mat! Scaletto is trying to use the cage to get back to his feet but he's all over the place - the referee has seen enough and has stopped the fight! Kurosaki screams with a mixture of joy and relief, whilst celebrating with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ichigho Kurosaki!
Our winner, Ichigho Kurosaki, 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.
The defeated Juliano Scaletto had this to say: 'Sorry to Gamma MMA, I am not impressed with my performance. My flight was delayed and I was suffering from a stomach ache - mama's spaghetti. I'll be back better next time.'. |
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