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Event:
NYF 81: Kramer vs Holton
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Mendes misses with a looping left.
Mendes dives in for a single leg takedown but Tokoro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Mendes backs off Tokoro throws a huge counter combo but Mendes manages to avoid it all.
We've been hearing reports that Mendes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tokoro has a couple of punches blocked by Mendes.
Mendes fails to pull guard.
Mendes prevents a body shot from Tokoro.
Tokoro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mendes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tokoro walks away with a smile on his face. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tokoro misses with an uppercut. Mendes saw that one coming.
Mendes moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendes tries to counter with a takedown but Tokoro is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Mendes shoots in and gets a takedown into Tokoro's guard.
Tokoro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tokoro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro is trying to keep Mendes in close.
Tokoro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Mendes throwing strikes from guard but Tokoro blocks nicely.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mendes preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendes is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tokoro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tokoro throws a jab when Mendes was well out of range.
Mendes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mendes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tokoro sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Tokoro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mendes on the side of the head.
Mendes lands a jab to the nose.
Tokoro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tokoro throws out a loose jab but Mendes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tokoro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tokoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
Mendes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Mendes gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes wants to control but Tokoro is keeping him busy.
Tokoro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tokoro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tokoro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendes is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Mendes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura but Tokoro is defending well.
#T3##SUB#
Mendes is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tokoro trying to control here.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Tokoro is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tokoro is looking to improve his position.
Tokoro keeps trying to improve his position.
Tokoro is still trying to improve position.
Mendes is thwarting Tokoro's attempts to control the position.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tokoro keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tokoro wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hideo Tokoro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tokoro missing with a left hand there. Mendes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Mendes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tokoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokoro throws the left hand but Mendes avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Tokoro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tokoro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tokoro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendes circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendes scores with a hook.
Hideo Tokoro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tokoro throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendes counters with a straight right hand.
Mendes fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Tokoro.
Nice defenses there by Tokoro.
Tokoro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokoro clobbers Mendes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tokoro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mendes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendes tries to clinch but Tokoro moves out of range.
Tokoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendes was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokoro.
Mendes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tokoro avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Tokoro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tokoro looks to land a left hand but Mendes moved out of range nicely.
Hideo Tokoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mendes closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Tokoro fails to land. #TD#
Mendes gets control of Tokoro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mendes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tokoro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tokoro wants to stand but Mendes has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Mendes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tokoro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mendes is tightening it up a little... Tokoro has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tokoro reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tokoro taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mendes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paulo Mendes!
Paulo Mendes 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:
NYF 77: Traumen vs Hopson
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Logan throws a looping overhand right but Tokoro ducks down to avoid it.
Tokoro lands with a nice body punch.
Logan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tokoro's head.
Tokoro throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Logan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Logan blocks a jab.
Tokoro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tokoro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tokoro lands with a good body shot.
Logan thuds a left hand into Tokoro's body.
Logan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tokoro misses with a series of wild punches.
Tokoro throws a right hand that misses
and Logan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tokoro.
Logan dodges the punch combination from Tokoro.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tokoro throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Logan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tokoro throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Logan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Tokoro throws a jab but it's blocked by Logan.
Logan misses the jab.
Logan scores with a head kick.
Tokoro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Logan.
Tokoro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Logan has time to react.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokoro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Logan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tokoro.
Logan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Logan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tokoro.
A head kick misses from Logan.
Tokoro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Logan counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Logan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Tokoro finds it's target.
Logan lands with a cross.
Logan misses with a right hand
and Tokoro counters with a right hand to the body.
Tokoro scores with a three punch combo!
Tokoro jabs Logan to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Logan.
Logan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tokoro misses with a body punch
and Logan counters with a nice leg kick.
Logan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tokoro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tokoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tokoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Tokoro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Logan misses with a right hand
and Tokoro counters with a stiff right hand.
Tokoro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Logan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tokoro will feel that in the morning.
Tokoro misses with a hook
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Logan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Tokoro misses.
Logan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tokoro looks to land a right hand but Logan moved out of range.
Tokoro loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Logan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tokoro finds it's way round the side to connect with Logan's head.
Tokoro misses with a left hand
and Logan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
A jab from Tokoro misses.
Logan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tokoro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Logan.
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tokoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokoro.
Logan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tokoro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tokoro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
Tokoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokoro throws out the jab.
Tokoro throws a hook but Logan blocks it.
Logan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Logan throws a front kick that sends Tokoro stumbling back into the cage.
Logan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tokoro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Logan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Logan with the inside leg kick.
Logan takes a swing at Tokoro's ribcage but misses.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokoro.
#T4#
Tokoro throws a jab but it's blocked by Logan.
Logan connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokoro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Logan throws a sloppy head kick and Tokoro moves out of range easily.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tokoro is looking for a counter combo.
Tokoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokoro.
Tokoro throws a right and a left that Logan avoids nicely.
Tokoro misses the shot to the body.
Logan misses with an uppercut. Tokoro saw that one coming.
Logan misses with a hook.
Logan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tokoro.
Tokoro throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan with the inside leg kick.
Logan scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Logan misses.
Tokoro throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
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 Hideo Tokoro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tokoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Hideo Tokoro is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Tokoro.
Logan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Logan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tokoro. That did some damage!
Tokoro throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Tokoro misses with a jab to the body
and Logan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice leg kick from Logan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tokoro throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Logan throws a leg kick which misses Tokoro's front leg but catches the back leg as Tokoro tries to avoid it.
Tokoro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Logan momentarily.
Tokoro swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Tokoro throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan lands a head kick!
Logan walks into a stiff left hand from Tokoro.
Tokoro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Logan.
Logan lands with a nice body kick.
Tokoro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Logan doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Tokoro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Logan's hands.
Logan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Tokoro moved out of range nicely.
Tokoro misses the jab.
Tokoro throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Logan misses the target.
Logan misses with a looping left.
Tokoro throwing a counter right hand but Logan manages to avoid it.
Tokoro misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Logan.
Logan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tokoro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Logan works the jab nicely.
Logan takes a swing at Tokoro's ribcage but misses.
Tokoro throws the left hand but Logan avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Logan.
Tokoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#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!
Logan throws a head kick that half lands.
A jab from Logan misses.
Tokoro throws a body shot but no joy.
Logan throws a leg kick but Tokoro moved away.
Tokoro throws a lazy uppercut
and Logan counters with a straight right hand.
Tokoro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Logan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Logan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Logan throws a head kick that misses.
Logan slips a straight right by Tokoro.
Logan cracks Tokoro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tokoro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tokoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Logan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Logan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Logan throws a low kick but Tokoro moves out of range easily.
Tokoro works Logan's body with a nice hook.
Logan takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tokoro looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Logan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Logan moves out of range of the strikes.
Tokoro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Logan.
A thudding body kick lands there by Logan!
Tokoro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Logan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tokoro throws a sloppy body shot
and Logan counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Logan.
Logan throws a sloppy head kick and Tokoro moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
Tokoro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Logan misses with a hook.
Logan misses with a straight right.
Tokoro needs to keep his hands up - Logan had a free shot at his head there.
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokoro.
Tokoro ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Logan avoids the body shot from Tokoro.
#T4#
Tokoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
Tokoro stuns Logan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan tries a low kick but Tokoro avoids it.
Logan throws a jab when Tokoro was well out of range.
Tokoro throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Tokoro moves out of range of the body kick from Logan.
Tokoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
Tokoro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Logan counters with a leg kick.
Logan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tokoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokoro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Logan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Logan.
Tokoro throws a big shot that misses.
Logan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Logan throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Logan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tokoro misses with an uppercut.
Logan throws a hook to the side of Tokoro's head but Tokoro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Tokoro does it's job there.
Logan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Logan misses with a hook.
Tokoro looks to land a right hand but Logan moved out of range.
Tokoro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Logan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Logan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Tokoro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tokoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokoro misses with a wild body shot.
Tokoro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro looks to land a combination but Logan avoids it well.
Tokoro throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tokoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Logan lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Tokoro misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokoro. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan connects with a nice looking jab.
Tokoro misses with a straight right.
Tokoro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Logan.
A jab from Tokoro misses.
Tokoro jabs Logan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Logan slips a straight right by Tokoro.
Tokoro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tokoro throws the left hand but Logan avoids the punch easily.
Tokoro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tokoro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Logan to score with a decent uppercut.
Logan connects with a solid leg kick.
Tokoro slips under a jab from Logan.
Tokoro throwing a counter right hand but Logan manages to avoid it.
Tokoro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
Logan lands with a straight right. Tokoro didn't see that one coming.
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!
Tokoro connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tokoro throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Tokoro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Logan lands a jab to the head.
Logan lands with a hook. Tokoro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tokoro lands a jab to Logan's midsection.
Tokoro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slapping body kick lands there for Logan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokoro. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokoro throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Tokoro moved out of range nicely.
Tokoro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Logan lands with a right hand.
Tokoro tries to move into range but Logan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Tokoro swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Tokoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokoro.#T3#
Tokoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tokoro doesn't seem bothered though.
Tokoro loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Logan scores with a head kick.
Logan looks to land a combination. Tokoro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tokoro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logan.
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokoro.
Logan throws a counter combo.
Tokoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan throws an overhand right that lands on Tokoro's shoulder, as Tokoro tries to avoid the shot.
Logan throws a leg kick
and Tokoro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tokoro swings widly with a right hand
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokoro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokoro. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokoro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Tokoro is looking to counter punch.
Tokoro throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan tests Tokoro's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Logan misses with a straight left.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Tokoro.
Logan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tokoro swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Tokoro moved out of range nicely.
Logan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokoro.
Tokoro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
Tokoro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tokoro misses the shot to the body.
Logan throws a jab when Tokoro was well out of range.
A slow jab from Tokoro misses its intended target.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tokoro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokoro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Logan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Logan 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Logan!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Logan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NYF 72: Deiveredo vs Ruma
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Perry throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Tokoro. Those never looked like landing.
Tokoro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perry.
Tokoro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tokoro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Perry tries a head kick but it misses.
Tokoro misses with the combination.
Tokoro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tokoro just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro misses with an uppercut
and Perry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tokoro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tokoro misses the shot to the body.
Perry slips a jab and a cross from Tokoro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokoro throws a body punch but Perry moves out of range. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Perry as he connects with a hook.
Tokoro fails to land with a series of punches.
Perry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tokoro is looking to counter punch.
Tokoro throws a jab but it's blocked by Perry.
Perry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokoro.
Perry clobbers Tokoro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tokoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perry was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokoro.
Tokoro jabs Perry right on the nose. Perry blinks but takes it well.
Perry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Decent striking displayed by Perry there.
Perry takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD2#
Perry lands a big head kick that sends Tokoro tumbling to the mat! Perry takes a step backwards and waves Tokoro back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Tokoro is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tokoro bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Perry comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Tokoro falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Tokoro was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kawainui Perry!
An out of breath Kawainui Perry thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 31
Date: May 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Tokoro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tokoro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Nox shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tokoro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nox stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nox is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Nox is looking to advance position but Tokoro won't allow it.
Nox sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tokoro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nox stalling.
It looks like Nox might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tokoro misses with a left hand
and Nox counters with a series of strikes. Tokoro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tokoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokoro slaps away a takedown attempt from Nox, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nox moves forwards but Tokoro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Tokoro misses
and Nox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nox defending well as Tokoro loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Nox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nox shoots in looking for a takedown. Tokoro tries to sprawl out of it but Nox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tokoro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Nox fails with a takedown attempt.
Hideo Tokoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Nox.
Tokoro cracks Nox with a good jab.
Tokoro misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Nox manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tokoro on his heels. He'll look to pass Tokoro's guard now, I'm sure.
Nox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Tokoro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tokoro controls Nox momentarily but Nox frees himself.
Nox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Nox has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tokoro wants to stand up but Nox is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colin Nox will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tokoro staying out of range there.
Nox moves away from the strike by Tokoro.
Nox ducks under a wild hook from Tokoro.
Nox blocks a jab.
Tokoro misses with a wild body shot.
Tokoro throws a hook to the side of Nox's head but Nox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tokoro swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Nox counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tokoro keeping full guard, as Nox tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nox's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nox is continuing to stall.#T1#
Tokoro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tokoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nox.
Nox closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tokoro takes a swing at Nox's ribcage but misses.
Tokoro lands with a straight right. Nox didn't see that one coming.
Tokoro misses with a hook. Nox ducked under it nicely.
And Nox tries to counter it with a takedown but Tokoro pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Tokoro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nox.
The fighters circling - Tokoro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tokoro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tokoro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nox misses with an uppercut.
Hideo Tokoro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Nox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tokoro.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tokoro.
A slow jab from Tokoro misses its intended target. #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Tokoro. No joy for Nox on that attempt.
Nox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tokoro throws a lazy right hand but Nox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hideo Tokoro is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Tokoro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tokoro throws a big shot that misses.
Nox follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokoro throws out the jab.
Nox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Colin Nox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nox looks to land a right hand but Tokoro moved out of range.
Tokoro digs a good hook to Nox's body.
Tokoro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Nox dodges the punch combination from Tokoro.
Nox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tokoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nox manages to avoid it.
Hideo Tokoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokoro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tokoro thuds a left hand into Nox's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hideo Tokoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Nox.
Nox tries for a takedown but Tokoro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tokoro is looking to counter punch.
Nox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Tokoro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Tokoro misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Nox counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tokoro!
Tokoro wants to control but Nox postures up.
Nox wants to control but Tokoro is keeping him busy.
Tokoro is trying to escape the position but Nox is controlling the position.
Tokoro is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tokoro struggling a bit here.
Tokoro tries to control but Nox manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Tokoro right now.
What can Tokoro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tokoro wants to escape the position.
Tokoro is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Good control from Nox.
Tokoro wants to escape the position.
Nox has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tokoro's body.
Tokoro breaks Nox's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
Nox wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tokoro stops Nox from standing up.
Tokoro stays in close to Nox's body and controls the position.
Tokoro wanted to stand there but Nox had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nox holds on and takes a little breather.
Tokoro tries to free his leg and advance position but Nox is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tokoro forces his way into half guard.
Tokoro trying to mount his opponent but Nox defends it.
Tokoro sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tokoro looks to land a right hand but Nox moved out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nox.
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 Hideo Tokoro.
I think Tokoro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hideo Tokoro!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hideo Tokoro waved his t-shirt featuring 30th Century Beer Store's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
NYF 66: Tijhoff vs Field
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Tokoro misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Dujardin counters with a takedown into side control.
Dujardin working the head with strikes.
Dujardin working the ground and pound but Tokoro is defending the strikes.
Dujardin slows the pace down.
Tokoro is trying to control Dujardin's posture but Dujardin avoids it.
Tokoro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dujardin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tokoro tries to hold on but Dujardin postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dujardin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dujardin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tokoro looks a forlorn figure.
Tokoro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dujardin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dujardin is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T1#
Tokoro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dujardin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dujardin lands a heavy elbow.
Tokoro tries to lock up and control but Dujardin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dujardin looking to finish Tokoro with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tokoro!
Tokoro wants to hold on but Dujardin pushes him away.
Dujardin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tokoro can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dujardin trying to control but Tokoro is having none of it.
Tokoro is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Dujardin landing punches.
Tokoro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dujardin landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dujardin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dujardin working the ground and pound effectively.
Tokoro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dujardin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Tokoro is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dujardin postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Tokoro in real trouble here! The ref calls for Tokoro to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olivier Dujardin!
A relieved looking Olivier Dujardin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 27
Date: Apr 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Gray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tokoro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tokoro slaps away a takedown attempt from Gray, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gray looks winded!
Gray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tokoro counters with a right hand to the body.
Hideo Tokoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Gray.
Tokoro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kobe Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Tokoro.#ROC#Gray is rocked!
Tokoro jabs Gray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gray is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokoro finish him?
Tokoro lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gray falls backwards - clearly groggy! Tokoro dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideo Tokoro!
Hideo Tokoro really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 30th Century Beer Store logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 25
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Burns fails with the takedown
and Tokoro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tokoro lands with a cross.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Tokoro shows good takedown defense.
A left lands for Tokoro.
Tokoro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Tokoro.
Tokoro connects with the punch.
Tokoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC#Burns is rocked!
Tokoro digs a good body shot into Burns's ribs.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokoro finish him?
Burns on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Burns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tokoro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burns somewhat.
Hideo Tokoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Burns.
Burns looks winded!
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Burns or perhaps it was just good defense by Tokoro, which made it look bad.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses.
Burns looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tokoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Tokoro misses with a body shot.
Tokoro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tokoro wants it to stay on the feet.
Tokoro cracks a nice hook into Burns's ribs.
Tokoro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tokoro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tokoro throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Tokoro.
Tokoro cracks Burns on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Burns falls backwards against the cage. Tokoro follows up with more strikes that drop Burns to his knees. Tokoro keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Burns! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideo Tokoro!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hideo Tokoro thanked 30th Century Beer Store for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
NYF 56: Carter vs Tucker
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Kakuzo misses with a straight left.
Kakuzo moves out of range as Tokoro strikes.
Kakuzo connects with a leg kick.
Kakuzo takes one on the button.#CL#
Kakuzo instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Tokoro.
#BC2#
Tokoro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakagome Kakuzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakuzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Tokoro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kakuzo moves out of range as Tokoro strikes.
A nice leg kick from Kakuzo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Tokoro.
Tokoro checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tokoro.
Kakuzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Kakuzo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kakuzo throws a shot from downtown. Tokoro moves away and avoids it.
Kakuzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Tokoro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kakuzo throws a combination. Tokoro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kakuzo looks to land a left hand but Tokoro moved out of range nicely.
Tokoro misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Tokoro gets tackled into the cage by Kakuzo. Kakuzo maintains the clinch.
Kakuzo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kakuzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Tokoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Tokoro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Kakuzo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kakuzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Kakuzo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Tokoro breaks from the clinch.
Tokoro misses with a straight left. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakuzo tries to clinch but Tokoro is having none of it. #CL#
Kakuzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tokoro, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Tokoro breaks the clinch.
Tokoro stuffs the takedown.
Tokoro throws a body shot but no joy.
Tokoro cracks Kakuzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Nakagome Kakuzo has been cut.
Tokoro throws a hook to the side of Kakuzo's head but Kakuzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kakuzo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tokoro misses with a wild body shot.
Kakuzo tries a low kick but Tokoro avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokoro. Kakuzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokoro scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kakuzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kakuzo throws a shot to the body.
Kakuzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hideo Tokoro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tokoro misses with a straight right.
Kakuzo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Kakuzo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Tokoro misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Tokoro manages to break the clinch.
Kakuzo throws a good cross that connects.
Kakuzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokoro throws out the jab.
Tokoro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kakuzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tokoro throws a big shot that misses.
Tokoro slaps away a takedown attempt from Kakuzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakagome Kakuzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kakuzo throws a sloppy head kick and Tokoro moves out of range easily.
Kakuzo tries to clinch but Tokoro moves out of range.
Tokoro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Kakuzo looking to score a takedown here. Tokoro is defending well but Kakuzo drives through and ends up in Tokoro's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tokoro can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakuzo wants to control from the top but Tokoro keeps moving.
Tokoro pulls Kakuzo in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Tokoro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Tokoro has momentary wrist control but Kakuzo slips an elbow through the middle.
Kakuzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tokoro trying to control the position here.
Kakuzo is working Tokoro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kakuzo stands up over Tokoro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kakuzo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kakuzo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hideo Tokoro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nakagome Kakuzo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kakuzo lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tokoro misses the target.
Kakuzo is looking to chop away at Tokoro's legs.
Kakuzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Kakuzo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kakuzo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kakuzo throws an elbow but Tokoro slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tokoro wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tokoro wants to control but Kakuzo postures up.
Tokoro is not content to let Kakuzo control the position.
Kakuzo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Tokoro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tokoro tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Kakuzo lands a few punches from side control.
Tokoro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kakuzo off and has taken his back!
Kakuzo is holding onto Tokoro's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Tokoro doesn't have the hooks in and Kakuzo manages to turn into his guard.
Kakuzo landing with the ground and pound.
Kakuzo lands a couple of digs.
Kakuzo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kakuzo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kakuzo trying to control but Tokoro is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Kakuzo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kakuzo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tokoro controls Kakuzo momentarily but Kakuzo frees himself.
Kakuzo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tokoro is pulling down on Kakuzo's head. It's preventing any offense from Kakuzo, at least for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakuzo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kakuzo passes into half guard.
Tokoro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakuzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kakuzo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tokoro is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Kakuzo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tokoro has hold of Kakuzo's hands but Kakuzo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kakuzo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tokoro trying to hold on to Kakuzo's head to control him but Kakuzo postures up.
Tokoro is trying to get back to full guard.
Kakuzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kakuzo thows a huge punch but Tokoro dodges it nicely.
Tokoro is refusing to be controlled, as Kakuzo sits in half guard.
Kakuzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Kakuzo slips a nice elbow through Tokoro's hands, connecting with Tokoro's forehead.
Tokoro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kakuzo is working away from the top position though.
Kakuzo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Kakuzo there.
Nice strikes from Kakuzo there.
Kakuzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tokoro is not content to let Kakuzo control the position.
Tokoro tries to get to full guard but Kakuzo has control of the leg.
Tokoro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kakuzo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tokoro is concentrating on defense, preventing Kakuzo from advancing position. #SUB#
Kakuzo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tokoro sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakagome Kakuzo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nakagome Kakuzo's cut.
That's time! Kakuzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tokoro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kakuzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokoro. Kakuzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokoro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tokoro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tokoro misses with a hook.
Kakuzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tokoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakuzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokoro.
Kakuzo throws a hook to the side of Tokoro's head but Tokoro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kakuzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kakuzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tokoro.
Tokoro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo connects with a crisp jab.
Tokoro throws a body punch but Kakuzo moves out of range.
Kakuzo is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Kakuzo moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokoro scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Kakuzo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tokoro up against the cage.
Kakuzo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tokoro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kakuzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tokoro can do to turn this around?
Kakuzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tokoro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kakuzo throws a head kick but Tokoro moves out of range.
Kakuzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokoro manages to avoid it.
Tokoro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tokoro lunges at Kakuzo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kakuzo's hand.
Tokoro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tokoro connects with a crisp jab.
Kakuzo tries to clinch but Tokoro moves out of range.
Tokoro misses with a few strikes there.
Tokoro misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Tokoro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tokoro loads up on a big right hand but Kakuzo slips the punch.
As Tokoro tries to get set, Kakuzo tries to push him back and clinch up but Tokoro manages to avoid the attempt.
Kakuzo throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Kakuzo lands an overhand right.
Kakuzo throws a right and a left that Tokoro avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakuzo throws a leg kick but Tokoro moved away.
Tokoro slips a jab and a cross from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo tries to clinch up but Tokoro circles away and keeps his distance.
Kakuzo is looking to land body kicks.
Tokoro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tokoro misses with a hook. Kakuzo ducked under it nicely.
Tokoro loads up on a big right hand but Kakuzo slips the punch.#TD#
Kakuzo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tokoro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kakuzo is working away from the top position though.
Kakuzo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tokoro trying to control but Kakuzo postures up.
Tokoro wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Tokoro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kakuzo lands with a punch from half guard.
Tokoro wants to control but Kakuzo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kakuzo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tokoro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kakuzo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kakuzo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kakuzo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kakuzo trying to control the pace.
Kakuzo is nestled in close to Tokoro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kakuzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tokoro's head. #T4#
Tokoro wants to control but Kakuzo is keeping busy.
Tokoro is staying active underneath Kakuzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tokoro is concentrating on defense, preventing Kakuzo from advancing position.
Kakuzo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tokoro is staying active underneath Kakuzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kakuzo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kakuzo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kakuzo is thwarting Tokoro's attempts to control the position.
Kakuzo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakuzo working the head and body with strikes.
Nakagome Kakuzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kakuzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakagome Kakuzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kakuzo 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakagome Kakuzo! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night Tokyo
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Daws takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daws works Tokoro's body with a nice hook.
Daws connects with a single shot there.
Daws digs a good body shot into Tokoro's ribs.#CL#
Tokoro has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tokoro.
Daws misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Tokoro.
Tokoro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Daws is looking to control Tokoro's arms but Tokoro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daws has his back to the ropes.
Tokoro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tokoro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Tokoro.
Daws is looking to control Tokoro's arms but Tokoro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daws has his back to the ropes.
Daws wants to stall.
Tokoro tries to throw a body punch but Daws avoids it by throwing Tokoro back against the ropes. #T1#
Tokoro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daws can't find room to land a body shot as Tokoro controls the action.
Daws is trying to stall.
Daws is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tokoro is keeping busy.
Daws is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Tokoro tries to throw a body punch but Daws avoids it by throwing Tokoro back against the ropes.
Daws doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokoro lands a nice shot to the body.
Tokoro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daws .
Tokoro scores with a shot to the side of Daws 's head.
Tokoro swings wildly with an uppercut but Daws uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Tokoro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokoro digs a right hand underneath Daws 's ribcage. Daws let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tokoro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daws backwards.
Daws taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tokoro misses with some punches.
Tokoro struggles to land a body shot inside as Daws controls his hands.
Tokoro misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Tokoro.
Daws prevents a body shot from Tokoro.
Tokoro working aggressively here.
Tokoro lands a body punch.
Tokoro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tokoro. #T3#
Daws tries to work over Tokoro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tokoro pushes Daws back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Tokoro.
Tokoro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Tokoro.
Tokoro has a couple of punches blocked by Daws .
Tokoro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tokoro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tokoro struggles to land a body shot inside as Daws controls his hands.
A short right from Tokoro.
Daws goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tokoro scores with a hook to the body.
Tokoro lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Tokoro lands a shot to the body.
Tokoro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daws backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokoro misses with a punch on the inside.
Daws is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tokoro is keeping busy.
Tokoro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daws slows down the pace here.
Tokoro tries to throw a body punch but Daws avoids it by throwing Tokoro back against the ropes.
Tokoro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Tokoro.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Daws has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tokoro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Daws can turn it around.
Daws blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Tokoro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Daws on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tokoro scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Tokoro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Daws misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tokoro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daws 's elbow.
Tokoro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tokoro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tokoro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daws s head.
Tokoro misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daws .
Daws tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokoro's elbow.
Tokoro tries a body shot but Daws blocks it.
Tokoro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tokoro lands a shot to the body.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daws .
Tokoro working aggressively here.
Daws wants to stall.
Tokoro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokoro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tokoro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokoro working aggressively here.
Tokoro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daws can do to turn this around?
The referee is keeping an eye on Daws - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tokoro gets through Daws 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daws lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tokoro or not.
Tokoro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Tokoro tries to work over Daws 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Tokoro on the inside.
Tokoro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daws blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hideo Tokoro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tokoro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daws looking to stall.
Daws struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokoro controls his hands.
Daws tries a body shot but Tokoro blocks it.
Daws goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daws tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tokoro misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Tokoro lands a nice shot to the body.
Tokoro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Daws - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tokoro lands a hook that snaps the head of Daws backwards.
Tokoro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daws .
Tokoro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokoro working aggressively here.
Tokoro blocks an uppercut.
Tokoro pushes Daws back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tokoro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daws trying to control the position but instead, Tokoro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daws into the ropes.#T4#
Tokoro swings wildly with an uppercut but Daws uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Daws blocks a body shot from Tokoro.
Daws misses with some punches.
Daws misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daws prevents a body shot from Tokoro.
Daws blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tokoro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tokoro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokoro misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Tokoro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tokoro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hideo Tokoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokoro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC#Daws is rocked!
A big left from Daws misses.
Tokoro is looking to counter punch.
Daws is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokoro finish him?
Tokoro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daws 's hands.
Hideo Tokoro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tokoro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daws takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daws seems to have recovered his senses.
Tokoro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daws doesn't seem bothered though.
Daws slips a jab and a cross from Tokoro.
Tokoro throws a body punch but Daws moves out of range. #CL#
Tokoro forces Daws back against the ropes and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokoro tries a body shot but Daws blocks it.
A hook to the body from Tokoro.
Daws trying to control the position but instead, Tokoro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daws into the ropes.#T1#
Tokoro cracks Daws with a nice body shot.
Tokoro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daws blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Tokoro.
Daws 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tokoro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Tokoro.
Tokoro misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tokoro.
Tokoro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tokoro pushes Daws back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Tokoro fails to land.
Tokoro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Tokoro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tokoro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tokoro working aggressively here.
Tokoro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tokoro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daws s head.
Daws blocks a body shot from Tokoro.
Tokoro scores with a shoulder strike.
Tokoro pushes Daws back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daws .#T3#
Tokoro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tokoro.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tokoro blocks a body shot from Daws .
Daws tries to throw a body punch but Tokoro avoids it by throwing Daws back against the ropes.
Daws 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daws tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daws lands a body shot.
Daws taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Tokoro as the two fighters clinch.
Daws takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Tokoro.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daws . #T4#
Daws misses with a punch on the inside.
Daws misses with a body punch.
Tokoro has a couple of punches blocked by Daws .
Tokoro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daws looking to slow down the pace here.
Tokoro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokoro lands a nice shot to the body.
Tokoro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Daws tries to throw a body punch but Tokoro avoids it by throwing Daws back against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Tokoro as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokoro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grant Daws has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hideo Tokoro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tokoro lands a hook that snaps the head of Daws backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hideo Tokoro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tokoro 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideo Tokoro!
Hideo Tokoro made sure to mention his sponsor, 30th Century Beer Store in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
NYF 47: Simons vs Makoba II
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Tokoro misses the jab.
Tokoro misses the jab.
Ruiz throws out a counter right but Tokoro avoids it with no problem.
Hideo Tokoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokoro misses with a hook.
Ruiz throws a front kick aimed at Tokoro's knee but Tokoro avoids it well.
Ruiz slips a jab and a cross from Tokoro.
A cross from Ruiz lands.
Ruiz connects with a looping right hand.
Tokoro 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.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tokoro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ruiz - the referee stops the clock and Tokoro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ruiz. Tokoro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ruiz blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Ruiz finds it's target.
Ruiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokoro throws out the jab.
Ruiz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tokoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruiz is just out of range.
Tokoro misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Tokoro misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruiz counters with a straight right hand.
Ruiz throws a looping overhand right but Tokoro ducks down to avoid it.
Ruiz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tokoro finds it's way round the side to connect with Ruiz's head.
Tokoro throws a right hand that Ruiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruiz also avoids with ease.
Ruiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruiz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tokoro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruiz.
Tokoro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruiz unleashes a big counter combination but Tokoro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ruiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruiz misses with a kick to the body.
Tokoro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tokoro misses with a looping right.
A jab from Ruiz misses.
Ruiz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Tokoro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Tokoro misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokoro.
Ruiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tokoro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tokoro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tokoro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tokoro.#ROC#Ruiz is rocked!
Tokoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruiz moves away.
Ruiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokoro finish him?
Good leg kick by Ruiz.
Ruiz seems to have recovered his senses.
Tokoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruiz manages to avoid it.
Ruiz moves away from the strike by Tokoro.
Tokoro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tokoro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruiz throws out a counter right but Tokoro avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Tokoro scores with the left hand. Ruiz knows he should have avoided that one.
Tokoro misses with a double jab.
Tokoro moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRuiz.
Tokoro misses with a hook
and Ruiz counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruiz. That's going to slow Tokoro down.
Jab by Tokoro.
Tokoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruiz moves away.
Tokoro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tokoro misses with a shot to the body
and Ruiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruiz scores with a kick to the body.
Tokoro takes one on the button.
Ruiz slips under a jab from Tokoro.
Tokoro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruiz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokoro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruiz.
Ruiz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tokoro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tokoro tries to bum rush Ruiz with a series of wild strikes but Ruiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Ruiz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ruiz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruiz avoids the body shot from Tokoro.
Tokoro misses the shot to the body.
Tokoro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruiz tries to work over Tokoro's front leg with a kick but Tokoro checks it.
Ruiz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tokoro throws a series of punches but Ruiz avoids them all with ease.
Tokoro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tokoro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruiz throws a low kick, looking for Tokoro's leg but Tokoro calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruiz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tokoro eats them both and turns towards Ruiz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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 Hideo Tokoro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ruiz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tokoro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ruiz throws a leg kick but Tokoro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tokoro misses with a series of wild punches.
Tokoro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tokoro swinging wildly here.
Ruiz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ruiz lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro misses with an uppercut
and Ruiz counters with a straight right hand.
Ruiz lands a head kick. Tokoro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tokoro checks the leg kick.#T1#
Ruiz lands with an overhand left.
Ruiz thuds his shin into the meat of Tokoro's side.
Ruiz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tokoro throws a series of punches but Ruiz moves out of range.
Tokoro cracks Ruiz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ruiz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ruiz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tokoro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruiz.
Anthony Ruiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tokoro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tokoro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruiz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruiz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tokoro.
Ruiz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Ruiz. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruiz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tokoro.
Ruiz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tokoro missing with a left hand there. Ruiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tokoro throws a series of strikes that have Ruiz backpedaling.
Tokoro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tokoro.
Ruiz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tokoro misses with a two punch combination.
Ruiz lands with a right hand.
Tokoro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tokoro throws a series of punches but Ruiz moves out of range.
Tokoro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hideo Tokoro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tokoro throws a one two combo.
#T3#
Tokoro throws out a loose jab but Ruiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tokoro throws a right and a left that Ruiz avoids nicely.
As Tokoro backs off Ruiz throws a huge counter combo but Tokoro manages to avoid it all.
Tokoro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ruiz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ruiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokoro.
Despite the aggression on Ruiz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tokoro.
Tokoro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tokoro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Tokoro misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruiz.
Good exchange - Ruiz coming out on top.
Tokoro throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruiz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tokoro is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ruiz throws a looping overhand right but Tokoro ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Tokoro slips a straight right by Ruiz.#T4#
Tokoro just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokoro. Ruiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokoro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruiz counters with a nice leg kick.
Tokoro looks to land a combination but Ruiz avoids it well.
Ruiz unleashes a big counter combination but Tokoro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ruiz throws a front kick aimed at Tokoro's knee but Tokoro avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Tokoro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ruiz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tokoro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruiz's head.
Tokoro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tokoro misses with a looping left.
Tokoro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruiz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Ruiz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tokoro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruiz throws a counter combo.
Ruiz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ruiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokoro throws out the jab.
Tokoro throws a shot from downtown. Ruiz moves away and avoids it.
Tokoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruiz.
Tokoro misses with a looping left.
Tokoro misses with the combination.
Tokoro misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ruiz can pounce on him.
Tokoro throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruiz counters with a left and a right that stings Tokoro.
Ruiz dodges the punch combination from Tokoro.
#T1#
Ruiz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A combination from Tokoro does no damage.
Ruiz lands a high kick!
Ruiz defending well as Tokoro loads up on a big left hand.
Tokoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruiz is just out of range.
Ruiz avoids the body shot from Tokoro.
Tokoro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ruiz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ruiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruiz misses with a head kick.
Tokoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruiz.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tokoro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ruiz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ruiz misses with an uppercut. Tokoro saw that one coming.
Tokoro blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokoro throws a lazy right hand but Ruiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruiz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tokoro looks to land a right hand but Ruiz moved out of range.
Tokoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruiz throws out a counter right but Tokoro avoids it with no problem.
Ruiz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tokoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruiz moves away.
Ruiz lands a two punch combo.
Tokoro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Ruiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tokoro.
Ruiz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ruiz misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruiz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Tokoro. That snapped Ruiz's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Tokoro misses the target.
Ruiz counters with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Tokoro.
Tokoro misses the body punch
and Ruiz counters with a head kick.
Ruiz lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Tokoro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruiz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tokoro is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick from Ruiz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruiz scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruiz is looking to chop away at Tokoro's legs.
Ruiz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tokoro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tokoro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Ruiz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy left from Ruiz finds it's target.
A cross from Ruiz lands.
Tokoro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tokoro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ruiz. That one must have hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Ruiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruiz 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ruiz!
Anthony Ruiz 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:
NYF 44: Sillalahi vs Yordan IV
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Tokoro throws a right hand that Robertson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robertson also avoids with ease.
Robertson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robertson throws a right and a left that Tokoro avoids nicely.
Tokoro lands a nice looking body shot.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tokoro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Robertson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tokoro scores with a punch to the head.
Robertson scores with a punch to the head.
Robertson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robertson throws a nice looking combination but Tokoro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robertson misses with a low kick.#CL#
Tokoro moves into the clinch.
Robertson tries to land a knee to the head but Tokoro blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tokoro scores with a shoulder strike.
Robertson misses with the head strike.
Tokoro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokoro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robertson backwards.
Robertson misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Tokoro can't find room to land a body shot as Robertson controls the action.
Tokoro scores with a hook to the body.
Robertson misses with a punch to the body.
Tokoro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokoro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tokoro lands a hook that snaps the head of Robertson backwards.
Tokoro lands with a light punch inside.
Robertson misses with a body punch.
Tokoro avoids a wild elbow strike from Robertson.
Robertson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tokoro is defending well for now.
Tokoro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tokoro misses with a punch to the body.
Tokoro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Tokoro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tokoro lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Robertson breaks from the clinch.
Robertson throws a combination that misses
and Tokoro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robertson throws a leg kick but Tokoro moved away.
Tokoro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Robertson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tokoro.
Robertson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Tokoro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robertson looks winded!
Tokoro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#Robertson is rocked!
Robertson throws a looping overhand right but Tokoro ducks down to avoid it.
Tokoro throws a big counter combination but Robertson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tokoro tries to move into range but Robertson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Tokoro.
Robertson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokoro finish him?
Tokoro cracks Robertson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Robertson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tokoro pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Robertson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideo Tokoro!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hideo Tokoro made sure he mentioned 30th Century Beer Store, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 15
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Loyola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tokoro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tokoro throws an overhand right that lands on Loyola's shoulder, as Loyola tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Tokoro instigates a clinch.
Tokoro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tokoro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tokoro cracks Loyola with a nice body shot.
Loyola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tokoro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loyola backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tokoro.
Tokoro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tokoro lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tokoro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tokoro lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Loyola is rocked!
Tokoro lands a body shot.
Loyola is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokoro finish him?
Tokoro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Loyola tries to throw a body punch but Tokoro avoids it by throwing Loyola back against the cage. #T1#
Tokoro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loyola backwards.
Tokoro lands a body punch in the clinch.
I was talking to Tokoro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tokoro lands a big right hand that drops Loyola! The killer instinct kicks in and Tokoro finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tokoro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideo Tokoro!
Hideo Tokoro managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
NYF 36: Anudo vs Simons
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Tokoro misses the shot to the body.
Tokoro lands a body shot.
Tokoro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winston circles away quickly and effectively.
Winston misses with a right hand
enabling Tokoro to counter with a crisp jab.
Winston misses the jab.
Winston lands a really nice looking cross but Tokoro seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Tokoro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tokoro.
Winston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tokoro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Winston moves forwards but Tokoro connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Dallas Winston has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Tokoro misses.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokoro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston moves away from the strike by Tokoro.
Winston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tokoro misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1##CL2#
Tokoro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Winston is trying to break free.#BC#
Winston breaks from the clinch.
Winston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tokoro on the side of the head.
Winston misses with a lunging right hand
and Tokoro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Winston has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Winston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Winston throws a hook but Tokoro blocks it.
Tokoro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokoro.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tokoro!
Winston connects with the punch.#T2#
Winston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tokoro slips under a jab.
Winston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tokoro is looking to clinch.
Winston throws an off balance right hand
and Tokoro counters with a nice uppercut.
Tokoro is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tokoro, as that shot connected.
Tokoro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Winston there.
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target.
Tokoro throws a series of strikes that have Winston backpedaling.
Tokoro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Tokoro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Tokoro lands a nice looking body shot.
Tokoro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Tokoro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tokoro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Winston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tokoro.
Winston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winston is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tokoro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Winston eats them both and turns towards Tokoro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tokoro tries to bum rush Winston with a series of wild strikes but Winston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tokoro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Winston.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston misses with a hook. Tokoro ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Tokoro misses.#T4#
Tokoro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tokoro throws a jab when Winston was well out of range.
Tokoro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tokoro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Tokoro throws out a counter right but Winston avoids it with no problem.
Tokoro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tokoro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Winston finds it's way round the side to connect with Tokoro's head.
Tokoro misses with a straight left.
Tokoro scores with the left hand. Winston knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been informed that Tokoro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tokoro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Tokoro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
Tokoro digs a good body shot into Winston's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokoro misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Winston misses.
Tokoro tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Tokoro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dallas Winston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tokoro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tokoro lands a nice hook to Winston's body. Winston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tokoro tries to bum rush Winston with a series of wild strikes but Winston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tokoro avoids the body shot from Winston.
Tokoro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tokoro's head backwards.
Tokoro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Winston avoids the body shot from Tokoro.
Hideo Tokoro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Winston misses.
Tokoro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
Tokoro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tokoro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston scores with a jab.
Tokoro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tokoro tries to clinch up but Winston circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Winston looks to land a right hand but Tokoro moved out of range.
Winston throws a body punch but Tokoro moves out of range.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winston lands a really nice looking cross but Tokoro seems unphased.
Tokoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston throws a shot from downtown. Tokoro moves away and avoids it.
Winston lands a nice hook to Tokoro's body. Tokoro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winston swings for the body but Tokoro moves out of range.
Tokoro moves out of range as Winston strikes.
A little jabbing left from Tokoro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tokoro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tokoro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tokoro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Winston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tokoro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot lands for Tokoro.
Tokoro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tokoro tries to clinch up but Winston circles away and keeps his distance.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tokoro just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Winston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tokoro ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Tokoro tries to bum rush Winston with a series of wild strikes but Winston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tokoro throws a hook to the side of Winston's head but Winston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winston misses with a left hand
and Tokoro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tokoro throws a right and a left that Winston avoids nicely.
Winston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Winston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tokoro looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.#T3#
Tokoro connects with a right hand. Winston shakes it off.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokoro moves away.
Tokoro misses with a few strikes there.
Winston avoids the body shot from Tokoro.
Winston is looking for a counter combo.
Tokoro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tokoro tries to bum rush Winston with a series of wild strikes but Winston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Tokoro misses.
Winston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tokoro counters with a straight right hand.
Tokoro works the jab nicely.
Tokoro throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston.
Winston misses with a straight left.
Tokoro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Winston.
Tokoro loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Tokoro moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Winston tries to bum rush Tokoro with a series of wild strikes but Tokoro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tokoro swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokoro looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
Winston moves away from the strike by Tokoro.
A right-left combo lands from Winston.
A telegraphed right hand from Tokoro misses the target.
Nice jab there from Winston.
Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Winston.
Tokoro misses with a wild body shot.
Tokoro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tokoro misses with an uppercut
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Dallas Winston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dallas Winston'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#
Tokoro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tokoro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tokoro tries to clinch up but Winston circles away and keeps his distance.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokoro moves away.
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tokoro throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Winston throws the left hand but Tokoro avoids the punch easily.
Winston throws an off balance right hand
and Tokoro counters with a nice body shot.
Tokoro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Tokoro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Winston catches Tokoro right on the button with a cross.
Tokoro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Winston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tokoro misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Tokoro slips under a jab from Winston.
Tokoro works Winston's body with a nice hook.
Tokoro connects with a looping right hand.
Tokoro looks to land a left hand but Winston moved out of range nicely.
Tokoro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Winston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Winston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tokoro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tokoro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tokoro.
Winston misses with a straight right.
Tokoro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Winston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tokoro loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
A big left from Winston misses. #T2#
Winston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tokoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Tokoro uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokoro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Winston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Winston lands a jab to the head.
Tokoro throws a combination. Winston tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tokoro lands the left hand.
Tokoro swinging wildly here.
Tokoro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tokoro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Tokoro misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
Winston scores with a nice strike.
Winston misses with a straight right.
Winston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as Winston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tokoro doesn't seem phased though.
Tokoro looks to clinch
and Winston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Tokoro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tokoro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Winston's head.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tokoro was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Tokoro ducks right into an uppercut from Winston.
Hideo Tokoro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Winston swings widly with a right hand
and Tokoro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tokoro misses with a hook.
Tokoro's corner calls for a 1-2. Tokoro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Winston swats away the attempt to clinch by Tokoro.
Tokoro moves out of range of the strikes.
Winston misses with a straight right.
A punch lands to the side of Tokoro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tokoro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winston on the side of the head.
Tokoro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Winston misses with a straight left.
Tokoro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tokoro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tokoro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hideo Tokoro.
Well Tokoro 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideo Tokoro!
A victorious Hideo Tokoro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
NYF 33: Mendez vs Simons 2
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
A low kick from Tyson is predictable there
and Tokoro counters with a straight right hand.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tokoro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tokoro slips a straight right by Tyson.
Tokoro lands a body shot.
#CL#
Tokoro gets a clinch.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokoro controls his hands.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Tokoro lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Tokoro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tokoro.
A body shot lands from Tokoro.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Tokoro.
Tyson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Tokoro scores with a hook to the body.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tokoro won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Tokoro.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Tokoro is controlling the position. #T1#
Tokoro lands with a right to the head.
Tyson tries to pull guard but Tokoro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tokoro won't allow it.
Tyson tries to circle away but Tokoro has him pinned against the cage.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Tokoro is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tokoro.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Tokoro has him pressed against the cage.
Tokoro prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Tyson tries to break free but Tokoro pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Tokoro.
Tokoro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tokoro won't allow it.
Tokoro has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Tokoro is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Tokoro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tokoro has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tokoro just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Tokoro is controlling the position.
Tokoro lands with a right to the head.
Tyson tries to pull guard but Tokoro holds him up against the cage and eventually Tyson drops back down to his feet.
Hideo Tokoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khawhi Tyson.
A body shot lands from Tokoro.
Tyson looks winded!
Tyson jumps guard but Tokoro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tokoro lands a body shot.
Tokoro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A right hand to the body from Tokoro.
Tokoro is leaning against Tyson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokoro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Tokoro.
Tokoro lands a body shot.
Tokoro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tokoro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyson or not.
A short body shot lands from Tokoro as the two fighters clinch.
Tokoro works on Tyson's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Tokoro.
Tyson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Tokoro presses Tyson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Tokoro.
A right handed body shot lands from Tokoro.
Tokoro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tokoro scores with a shoulder strike.
Tokoro lands with a right to the head.
Tokoro lands an uppercut.
Tokoro lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Tokoro - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Tokoro - that landed with a thud.
Tokoro lands a left hand.
Tokoro digs a right hand into Tyson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyson'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!
Tokoro digs a right hand underneath Tyson's ribcage. Tyson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tokoro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tokoro is leaning against Tyson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tokoro pushes Tyson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Tokoro.
Tokoro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards. #T4#
Tokoro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tokoro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tokoro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
A short body shot lands from Tokoro as the two fighters clinch.
Tokoro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tysons head.
Tokoro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyson or not.
Tokoro scores with a hook to the body.
Tokoro works on Tyson's body with a couple of short punches.
Tokoro lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tokoro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tokoro.
A nice left hand lands by Tokoro.
Still in the clinch, Tokoro scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokoro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tokoro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
Tokoro lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Tokoro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Tokoro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Tokoro has closed the distance and engaged Tyson in a clinch.
Tokoro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tokoro pushes Tyson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tokoro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tokoro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tokoro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyson is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Tokoro.
Tyson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tokoro.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tokoro.
Tokoro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards. #ROC#Tyson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokoro gets through Tyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokoro finish him?
Tyson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tokoro walks away with a smile on his face. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Tyson.
Tyson is breathing heavily.#CL#
Tokoro has closed the distance and engaged Tyson in a clinch.
Tyson seems to have recovered his senses.
Tokoro pushes Tyson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tokoro.
#T1#
Tokoro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tokoro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tokoro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tokoro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tokoro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short left from Tokoro.
A right handed body shot lands from Tokoro.
Tokoro lands a body punch.
Tokoro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hideo Tokoro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tokoro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tokoro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Tokoro.
Tokoro gets through Tyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tokoro creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tyson with a big uppercut! Tyson tries to clinch up but Tokoro pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tyson to the mat! Tyson covers up and Tokoro unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hideo Tokoro!
A relieved looking Hideo Tokoro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
NYF 30: Tonioli vs Black II
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Tokoro throws a hook but Cosme avoids it easily.
Tokoro looks to land a left hand but Cosme moved out of range nicely.
Cosme is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tokoro scores with a hook to the body. Cosme takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tokoro lands a jab to Cosme's midsection.
Cosme tries to clinch but Tokoro moves away
and Tokoro counters with a straight right hand.
Tokoro dips to his left and cracks Cosme with an uppercut!
Cosme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Tokoro misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Tokoro there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tokoro, as that shot connected.
Cosme takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosme staying out of range there.#CL#
Cosme closes the distance and clinches.
Cosme fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tokoro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tokoro lands an uppercut.
Cosme jumps guard but Tokoro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tokoro gets through Cosme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tokoro tries to throw a body punch but Cosme avoids it by throwing Tokoro back against the cage. #T1##TD#
Cosme decides to pull guard.
Tokoro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cosme managing to control the position. #SUB#
Cosme is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tokoro rolls with it to try and escape but Cosme cranks on the arm and Tokoro is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edvaldo Cosme!
An out of breath and clearly excited Edvaldo Cosme thanked Shadow Realm Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
NYF 27: Tonioli vs Williams 2
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Tokoro coming out on top.#CL#
Cosme clinches. #TD#
Cosme decides to pull guard.
Tokoro is looking to stand up but Cosme won't let him. #SUB#
Cosme looking for a triangle here. Tokoro is fighting it but it looks tight! Cosme pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tokoro is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edvaldo Cosme!
Edvaldo Cosme gave a mention to Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
NYF 24: Mendez vs Ferguson
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
McMelon misses with a double jab
and Tokoro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McMelon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tokoro scores with a shot to the body.
McMelon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tokoro.
Tokoro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tokoro lands a nice looking body shot.
Tokoro misses with a wild body shot.
Tokoro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McMelon's hands.
McMelon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tokoro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McMelon is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
McMelon takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMelon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tokoro is leaning against McMelon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McMelon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tokoro backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tokoro. #T1#
McMelon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tokoro backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokoro.
McMelon has a couple of punches blocked by Tokoro.
McMelon blocks an uppercut.
McMelon tries to stall but Tokoro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McMelon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tokoro is keeping busy.
McMelon seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Tokoro is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Tokoro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tokoro gets through McMelon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tokoro blocks an uppercut.
McMelon is trying to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Tokoro.
McMelon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMelon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tokoro's efforts to push away.#T2#
McMelon can't find room to land a body shot as Tokoro controls the action.
Tokoro wants to break free but McMelon has control.
McMelon connects with a knee to the head.
Tokoro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McMelon's elbow.
Tokoro misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMelon lands a knee to the body.
Tokoro gets through McMelon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tokoro tries to break free but McMelon pushes him back against the cage.
Tokoro working aggressively here.
Tokoro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokoro wants to get back to striking at distance but McMelon won't allow it.
Tokoro misses with a punch to the body.
Tokoro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tokoro is leaning against McMelon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McMelon landing knees to the head.
#T3#
Tokoro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tokoro can't find room to land a body shot as McMelon controls the action.
Tokoro lands an uppercut.
Tokoro lands a right hand.
McMelon blocks an uppercut.
Tokoro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMelon taking a breather.
Tokoro lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tokoro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McMelon working aggressively here.
Tokoro gets through McMelon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tokoro blocking some punches.
McMelon struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokoro controls his hands.
Tokoro is working McMelon over against the cage.
Tokoro managing to block the knees to the body from McMelon.
#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tokoro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McMelon is struggling to control the position.
McMelon has Tokoro pressed against the cage, preventing Tokoro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McMelon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokoro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McMelons head.
McMelon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tokoro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tokoro lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Tokoro manages to break the clinch.
Tokoro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McMelon throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Tokoro lands an impressive looking overhand right. McMelon doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Tokoro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McMelon avoids the body shot from Tokoro.
Tokoro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McMelon tries to counter with a takedown but Tokoro is quick to defend against it.
Hideo Tokoro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McMelon misses with a body shot.
Tokoro misses with a hook. McMelon ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McMelon. Tokoro shrugs it off though.
A jab from Tokoro misses.
Tokoro misses with a looping left.
McMelon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tokoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Tokoro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro swats away the attempt to clinch by McMelon.
McMelon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McMelon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tokoro's sensitive parts. #T1#
McMelon tries to clinch but Tokoro moves out of range.
McMelon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tokoro just misses with a punch to the body.
McMelon slips a straight right by Tokoro.
McMelon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McMelon moves away from the strike by Tokoro.
McMelon attempts a counter takedown but Tokoro avoids it well and moves away.
McMelon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tokoro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McMelon is looking to slow Tokoro down with leg kicks.
McMelon closes the distance but Tokoro moves to the side
and Tokoro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Tokoro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McMelon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McMelon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tokoro missing with a left hand there. McMelon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tokoro clobbers McMelon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Tokoro punishes McMelon's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMelon throws a half hearted mid kick.
McMelon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tokoro.
McMelon tries to counter with a takedown but Tokoro is quick to defend against it.
Hideo Tokoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMelon connects with a solid leg kick.
McMelon is looking to clinch.
McMelon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from McMelon misses.
McMelon misses with a hook. Tokoro ducked under it nicely.
Tokoro scores with the left hand. McMelon knows he should have avoided that one.
Tokoro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tokoro moves out of range of the body kick.
Tokoro throws a big shot that misses.
Tokoro misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
A combination from McMelon does no damage.
McMelon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McMelon falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Tokoro counter with a right hand.
Tokoro misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - McMelon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McMelon moves out of range of the strikes.
McMelon tries to close the distance and clinch but Tokoro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tokoro throws a big shot that misses.
McMelon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tokoro misses with a straight left.
McMelon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tokoro swats away the attempt to clinch by McMelon.#T4#
A low kick from McMelon is predictable there
and Tokoro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Tokoro misses.
Tokoro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tokoro misses with an uppercut. McMelon saw that one coming.
McMelon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tokoro.
McMelon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tokoro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McMelon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tokoro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#McMelon is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokoro lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! McMelon goes down and covers up as Tokoro starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideo Tokoro!
After winning the bout, Hideo Tokoro 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:
NYF 20: St. Claire vs Ferguson
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Fuisse ducks under a wild hook from Tokoro.
Fuisse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fuisse looks for a takedown but Tokoro sprawls well.
Tokoro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Tokoro misses its intended target. #TD#
Fuisse closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fuisse looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tokoro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fuisse looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tokoro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Fuisse looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fuisse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tokoro sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Fuisse is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB#
Fuisse seems to be working for a kimura but Tokoro defends the submission attempt.
Fuisse has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fuisse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tokoro trying to control from the bottom.
Tokoro has hold of Fuisse's hands but Fuisse slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a kimura but Tokoro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuisse to get the leverage. #SUB#
Fuisse is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tokoro is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacob Fuisse!
Jacob Fuisse decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 3
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Tokoro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tokoro scores with a jab.
Wiggles throws an off balance right hand
letting Tokoro counter with a right hand.
Wiggles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tokoro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Wiggles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wiggles is thwarting Tokoro's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Wiggles seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tokoro is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ally Wiggles! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Tokoro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tokoro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tokoro throws a right hand that Chai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chai also avoids with ease.
Chai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tokoro throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chai is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tokoro.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tokoro.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tokoro lunges at Chai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chai's hand.
Tokoro works Chai's body with a nice hook.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tokoro.
#T1#
Tokoro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Tokoro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tokoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokoro backing away here, and Chai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tokoro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Chai responds with a good body kick, but Tokoro manages to step out the way in time.
Tokoro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Tokoro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chai on the side of the head.
Tokoro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tokoro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tokoro lands a nice shot that snaps Chai's head back.
Tokoro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T2#
Chai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai avoids the body shot from Tokoro.
Chai tries a quick counter leg kick but Tokoro is wise to it.
Chai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Tokoro's front leg but catches the back leg as Tokoro tries to avoid it.
Tokoro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tokoro ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Tokoro throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Tokoro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tokoro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tokoro connects with a body shot that sends Chai's belly button to the back.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Tokoro.
Tokoro misses with a looping right.
Tokoro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tokoro's knee momentarily.
Tokoro connects with a body shot that sends Chai's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Tokoro misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Tokoro.
Tokoro throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tokoro catches Chai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tokoro cracks Chai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tokoro throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.#T4#
Tokoro scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokoro misses with a wild body shot.
Chai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tokoro blocks it well.
Tokoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Tokoro backing away here, and Chai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tokoro.
Tokoro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tokoro scores with a nice head shot.
Chai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tokoro lands a jab to Chai's midsection.
Chai is looking to slow Tokoro down with leg kicks.
A jab from Tokoro misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Tokoro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tokoro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tokoro missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tokoro swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Tokoro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tokoro throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Tokoro throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tokoro blocks the body kick.
A jab from Tokoro does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Tokoro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tokoro just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Chai pushes Tokoro away with a front kick.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tokoro.
Chai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tokoro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tokoro throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Tokoro throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai is trying to counter with his kicks.
Chai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tokoro throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Tokoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokoro.
Chai feints a counter leg kick.
Chai slips under a jab from Tokoro.
Chai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tokoro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai unleashes a big counter combination but Tokoro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tokoro misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai wants to counter the offense by Tokoro and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Tokoro misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Tokoro. Those never looked like landing.
Tokoro misses with a wild combination.
Chai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tokoro throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tokoro misses with a hook.
Tokoro moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChai.
That kick from Chai tenderised Tokoro's leg. Tokoro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai staying out of range there.
Chai feints a counter leg kick.
Tokoro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Tokoro misses with a wild body shot.
Chai throws a fast counter high kick but Tokoro manages to duck under it in time.
Tokoro staying out of range there.
It looked like Tokoro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tokoro misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Tokoro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai slips under a jab.
Tokoro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tokoro swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Chai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tokoro has got the better of the exchanges.
A big left from Tokoro misses.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Tokoro.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
Tokoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokoro.
Chai thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Tokoro scores with a one two! Chai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chai throws a jab when Tokoro was well out of range.
Tokoro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tokoro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Tokoro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Tokoro throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Tokoro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tokoro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chai circles away quickly and effectively.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai.
Tokoro throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Tokoro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tokoro.
Chai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tokoro tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tokoro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Tokoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Chai misses.
Tokoro misses with a straight left.
Tokoro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tokoro throws an off balance right hand
and Chai finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a body punch but Tokoro moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Tokoro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokoro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tokoro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chai counters with a body kick.
Tokoro misses with a straight left.
Chai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai shapes to counter with a head kick.
Chai defending well as Tokoro loads up on a big left hand.
Chai dodges the punch combination from Tokoro.
Tokoro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chai circles away quickly and effectively.
Chai tries a quick counter leg kick but Tokoro is wise to it.
Tokoro cracks Chai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chai looks for the body kick but Tokoro saw that one coming.
Tokoro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Tokoro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tokoro at a distance.
#T2#
Chai scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Tokoro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chai. Tokoro shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tokoro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chai blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Tokoro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with an inside leg kick.
Tokoro throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Tokoro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tokoro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tokoro throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Chai is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Tokoro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chai throws a body kick that misses
letting Tokoro counter with a right hand.
Tokoro misses with a straight right.
Tokoro throws a body shot but no joy.
Tokoro takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Tokoro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Chai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tokoro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Tokoro's front leg but catches the back leg as Tokoro tries to avoid it.
Tokoro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Tokoro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokoro. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Chai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tokoro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai feints and then cracks Tokoro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tokoro down.
Tokoro thuds a left hand into Chai's body.
Wira Dwi Yonatan Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokoro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
Tokoro throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Chai with a nice calf kick.
Tokoro throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai tries a quick counter leg kick but Tokoro is wise to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hideo Tokoro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tokoro throws a series of punches but Chai moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hideo Tokoro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tokoro 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideo Tokoro!
A victorious Hideo Tokoro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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