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Event:
CFC 517
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Berzebal rushes Murayama and presses him up against the cage.
Berzebal trying to control the position but instead, Murayama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Berzebal into the cage.#TD#
Berzebal decides to pull guard.
Berzebal doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Murayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Berzebal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murayama has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kaer Morhen. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Murayama slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Berzebal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murayama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Berzebal wants to stand but Murayama is controlling the position. #T1#
Berzebal looking for a sweep. Not yet Berzebal, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Berzebal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murayama is looking to score with low kicks.
Berzebal shoots in for a double leg but Murayama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murayama throws a counter combo.
Murayama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berzebal tries to counter by clinching up but Murayama breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Berzebal gets a clinch.
Murayama is trying to break the clinch but Berzebal has him pressed against the cage.
Murayama is leaning against Berzebal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murayama can't break the clinch.
#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murayama.
Murayama lands a shot to the body.
Berzebal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murayama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Murayama manages to break the clinch.
Murayama jabs Berzebal right on the nose. Berzebal blinks but takes it well.
Murayama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Berzebal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murayama works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Makana Berzebal has been cut.
Berzebal connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berzebal slips under a jab.
Berzebal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berzebal lands with a straight right. Murayama didn't see that one coming.
Murayama throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Berzebal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Murayama breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Murayama misses #TD#
and Berzebal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Berzebal.
Berzebal is breathing heavily.
Berzebal prevents Murayama from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Berzebal is looking to work some ground and pound but Murayama has wrist control.
Murayama wants to stand but Berzebal is controlling the position.
Murayama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berzebal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murayama trying to control the position.
Murayama wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Murayama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murayama wants to stand and escape but Berzebal is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murayama throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Berzebal moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Murayama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berzebal throws a leg kick but Murayama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murayama misses with a combination
#TD#
and Berzebal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murayama won't be happy with that. #T4#
Berzebal taking a breather here.
Murayama is trying to buck Berzebal off.
Berzebal is looking to take a break and control but Murayama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berzebal landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Berzebal wants to control but Murayama is keeping him busy.
Murayama is trying to control Berzebal's posture but Berzebal avoids it.
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 Makana Berzebal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Makana Berzebal'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.#R2#
Murayama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berzebal.
Murayama moves out of range of the body kick from Berzebal.
Berzebal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murayama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murayama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murayama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murayama lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Berzebal closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Berzebal's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murayama.
A bit of stalling here from Murayama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murayama avoiding damage as Berzebal throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Berzebal breaks from the clinch.
Berzebal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berzebal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Murayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berzebal throws a big counter combination but Murayama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murayama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Berzebal is out of range and Murayama settles back down.
Berzebal avoids a kick to the body.
Berzebal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Murayama does no damage.
Berzebal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murayama jabs at Berzebal's body.
Makana Berzebal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murayama just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Berzebal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murayama tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Berzebal is in Murayama's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murayama has Berzebal pulled in close to control his posture.
Murayama keeping full guard, as Berzebal tries to pass.
Berzebal stopping the sweep attempt from Murayama.#T2#
Murayama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzebal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Berzebal drops back looking for a leg! Murayama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murayama manages to kick Berzebal off! Berzebal jumps back into Murayama's guard.
Berzebal won't allow Murayama to get back to his feet.
Murayama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berzebal is one step ahead there.
Murayama trying to control the position.
Murayama wants to stand up but Berzebal is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Berzebal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Murayama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berzebal won't allow Murayama to sweep him here.
Murayama wants to hit a sweep here but Berzebal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Murayama there! #SUB#
Berzebal working for a guillotine from mount but Murayama is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Berzebal working for a guillotine from mount but Murayama is in no mood to give up.
Makana Berzebal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murayama is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T4#
Berzebal controlling from the full mount.
Murayama is trying to stand up.
Murayama reaches up to try and control the position but Berzebal seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Murayama rolls and tries to escape and now Berzebal has his back!
Can Murayama hold on?! Berzebal is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#SUB#
Murayama preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Berzebal.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Berzebal controlling the positon.
Murayama trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berzebal tries to get the hooks in deep but Murayama pushed the leg off.
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 Makana Berzebal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Makana Berzebal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Berzebal blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Murayama.#TD#
Berzebal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Murayama wants to stand back up but Berzebal manages to pass into side control.
Murayama wants to get back to his feet but Berzebal drags him back down.
Berzebal is working Murayama over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murayama wants to get back to his feet but Berzebal drags him back down.#SUB#
Berzebal is working to tighten his grip on Murayama's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Murayama has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Berzebal is really squeezing tight and eventually Murayama passes out! Berzebal breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Makana Berzebal! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2022 |
#R1#
De Kaap on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Murayama forces De Kaap back against the cage and clinches.
De Kaap has a couple of punches blocked by Murayama.
De Kaap looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murayama avoiding damage.
Murayama takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2#
De Kaap breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Kaap throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Kaap misses with a few strikes there.
De Kaap lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Murayama moves into the clinch.
De Kaap can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Murayama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Murayama rushes De Kaap and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Murayama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
De Kaap swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Murayama closes the distance and clinches.
Murayama keeps control of De Kaap as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Kaap is looking to take this one to the mat.
De Kaap has Murayama pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murayama manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Akihiro Murayama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William De Kaap.
De Kaap tries to circle away but Murayama has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Murayama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Kaap throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Murayama counters by moving into the clinch.
De Kaap wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Kaap will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Murayama up against the cage.
De Kaap wants to break free but Murayama has control.
De Kaap misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
De Kaap misses with a punch to the body.
De Kaap wants a takedown.
De Kaap changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murayama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Murayama cracks a nice hook into De Kaap's ribs.
William De Kaap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murayama works the jab nicely.
Murayama lands a lovely overhand right.
De Kaap tries to clinch up but Murayama circles away and keeps his distance.
Murayama looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Murayama pushes De Kaap up against the cage in a clinch.
De Kaap throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murayamas head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Kaap throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murayama blocks it with crossed arms.
De Kaap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Kaap wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Murayama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Kaap tries to pull guard but Murayama forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from De Kaap.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Kaap.
Murayama gets underhooks to prevent De Kaap's takedown attempt.
De Kaap has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murayama after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Murayama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Kaap slips a jab and a cross from Murayama.
Murayama works the jab nicely.
De Kaap is looking to clinch.
Akihiro Murayama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Kaap swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murayama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Murayama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Kaap doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Murayama rushes De Kaap and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Kaap misses with an elbow over the top.
De Kaap wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Murayama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Kaap drops his hands momentarily and Murayama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murayama throws a perfectly timed hook that sends De Kaap crashing down! De Kaap tries to stagger back to his feet but Murayama just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused De Kaap asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akihiro Murayama! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Murayama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bonacorzi on the side of the head.
Murayama works over Bonacorzi's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Arturo Bonacorzi has been cut.#TD2#
Bonacorzi scores with a takedown into Murayama's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Murayama manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murayama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bonacorzi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murayama walks away with a smile on his face. Bonacorzi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bonacorzi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murayama as he jumps to the side.
Bonacorzi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murayama. That one must have hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murayama!
Murayama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Murayama scores with a shot to the body.
Murayama scores with a body shot.
Bonacorzi takes one to the chin there.
Murayama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murayama lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bonacorzi takes a step back to recover.
Bonacorzi looks winded!
Bonacorzi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murayama.
A jab from Murayama does it's job there.
Murayama thuds a left hand into Bonacorzi's body.
Akihiro Murayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murayama digs a good hook to Bonacorzi's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murayama scores with a leg kick.
Murayama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bonacorzi momentarily.
Murayama lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#Bonacorzi is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Murayama has cracked Bonacorzi with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Murayama lands another huge swinging hook and Bonacorzi tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Bonacorzi, before Murayama can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akihiro Murayama! |
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