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Event:
RSE 40: Deathless Sun
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Fujimoto throws a body punch but Lasner moves out of range.
Lasner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fujimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lasner was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujimoto.
Lasner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fujimoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Lasner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lasner lands in his opponent's guard.
Lasner looking to pass the guard.
Lasner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lasner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fujimoto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lasner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lasner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lasner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lasner thows a huge punch but Fujimoto dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Lasner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lasner is looking to advance position but Fujimoto won't allow it.
Lasner works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lasner thowing shots but they're missing.
Lasner landing punches.
Lasner controlling his opponent.
Lasner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lasner controlling from the full mount.
Lasner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fujimoto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC#Fujimoto is rocked!#T2#
Lasner postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Fujimoto in real trouble here! The ref calls for Fujimoto 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 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burk Lasner! |
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Event:
RSE 30: Wolves Among Sheep
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Fujimoto throws a body punch but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fujimoto throws a sloppy body shot
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Fujimoto misses the shot to the body.
Ilmarinen throwing a counter right hand but Fujimoto manages to avoid it.
Ilmarinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fujimoto lands with a good body shot.
Ilmarinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fujimoto connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Sisu Ilmarinen has been cut.
Ilmarinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fujimoto cracks Ilmarinen with an open hand slap.
Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fujimoto.
Ilmarinen looks to land a combination but Fujimoto avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujimoto throws a big shot that misses.
Fujimoto misses with a looping right.
Fujimoto punishes Ilmarinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Fujimoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Fujimoto looks to throw the jab but Ilmarinen is out of range.
Ilmarinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fujimoto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ilmarinen rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Ilmarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fujimoto, as that shot connected.
No joy there for Fujimoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fujimoto's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fujimoto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ilmarinen misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Fujimoto misses.
Fujimoto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fujimoto misses the target.
Fujimoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Ilmarinen counters with a straight right hand.
Fujimoto lands a jab.
Fujimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ilmarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujimoto.
Ilmarinen tries to counter by clinching up but Fujimoto breaks away and moves out of range.
Fujimoto misses the shot to the body.
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fujimoto throws the left hand but Ilmarinen avoids the punch easily.
Ilmarinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Ilmarinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ilmarinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujimoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Fujimoto fails to land.
Fujimoto throws a head punch that misses.
Ilmarinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Ilmarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ilmarinen lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Fujimoto fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Fujimoto.
Ilmarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ilmarinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fujimoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fujimoto tries to work over Ilmarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fujimoto blocking some punches.
Ilmarinen takes a shot to the head.
Ilmarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujimoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ilmarinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujimoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujimoto blocks a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Fujimoto blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Ilmarinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fujimoto has a couple of punches blocked by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen is leaning against Fujimoto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fujimoto looks winded!
Ilmarinen lands a shot to the body.
Ilmarinen pushes Fujimoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen lands a right hand.
Ilmarinen lands an uppercut.
Ilmarinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fujimoto backwards.
Ilmarinen pushes Fujimoto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ilmarinen scores with a shot to the side of Fujimoto's head.
A short left from Ilmarinen.
Fujimoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Ilmarinen.
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!
Ilmarinen lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ilmarinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Fujimoto is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ilmarinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fujimoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Ilmarinen finish him?
Ilmarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Fujimoto.
Ilmarinen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fujimoto with a big uppercut! Fujimoto tries to clinch up but Ilmarinen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fujimoto to the mat! Fujimoto covers up and Ilmarinen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sisu Ilmarinen! |
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Event:
GFC 12: The Finale
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Rate takes the fight into the clinch.
Rate lands with a light punch inside.
Fujimoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fujimoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fujimoto blocks a body shot from Rate.
Fujimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Fujimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fujimoto.
Rate takes a jab right on the kisser.
#KD2#
Rate cracks Fujimoto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rate has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fujimoto to stand back up!#CUT2#It looks like Tatsuki Fujimoto has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rate lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Fujimoto falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rate dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Rate!
Peter Rate really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Nevermore Clothing Co logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
GFC 9: Fujimoto vs Marciano
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Fujimoto throws a sloppy body shot
and Marciano counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Fujimoto! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonny Marciano!
During a confident post fight interview, Sonny Marciano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GFC 5: Fujimo vs Allen
Date: Sep 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Fujimoto misses with a hook.
Fujimoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Fujimoto slips under a jab.
Fujimoto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fujimoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Nice defenses there by Fujimoto.
Fujimoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
Allen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fujimoto looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Fujimoto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Allen has been cut.
A big right from Fujimoto misses.
Allen avoids the body shot from Fujimoto.
Tatsuki Fujimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimoto lands an overhand right.
Allen misses with a hook. Fujimoto ducked under it nicely.
Allen takes one on the chin but keeps 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!
Fujimoto staying out of range there.
Fujimoto cracks Allen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Allen misses the jab.
A jab from Allen misses.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Fujimoto's shoulder, as Fujimoto tries to avoid the shot.
Allen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fujimoto misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Fujimoto cracks Allen with an open hand slap.
Fujimoto digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fujimoto lands a really nice looking cross but Allen seems unphased.
Fujimoto missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujimoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fujimoto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Allen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Allen misses with an uppercut. Fujimoto saw that one coming.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fujimoto.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Fujimoto moves away and avoids it.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allen avoids the body shot from Fujimoto.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Fujimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Fujimoto moves away and avoids it.
Allen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujimoto. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen misses the jab.
Fujimoto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Allen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Allen looks winded!
A jab lands there for Fujimoto.#T2#
Fujimoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Fujimoto.
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fujimoto.
Allen throws out a counter right but Fujimoto avoids it with no problem.
Fujimoto throws a shot from downtown. Allen moves away and avoids it.
Fujimoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Allen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fujimoto cracks a nice hook into Allen's ribs.
Fujimoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fujimoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Allen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fujimoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujimoto. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fujimoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
A jab from Fujimoto misses.
Allen walks into a jab.
Fujimoto scores with a nice strike.
Fujimoto digs a good body shot into Allen's ribs.
Fujimoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fujimoto misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Fujimoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Fujimoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fujimoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Allen connects with a looping right hand.
Fujimoto ducks right into an uppercut from Allen.
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fujimoto slips a straight right by Allen.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fujimoto.
Fujimoto slips a jab from Allen.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Fujimoto takes one on the button.
Fujimoto scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujimoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Fujimoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.
Allen lands with a straight right. Fujimoto didn't see that one coming.
Fujimoto ducks under a wild hook from Allen.#T4#
A jab from Allen misses.
Allen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fujimoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Allen's head.
It looks like Fujimoto has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Fujimoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fujimoto punishes Allen's body with a nice straight punch.
Allen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fujimoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fujimoto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Fujimoto. #ROC#Allen is rocked!
Allen throws out a loose jab but Fujimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can Fujimoto finish him?
Fujimoto lands a jab to Allen's midsection.
Allen seems to have recovered his senses.
Fujimoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD#
Fujimoto drops Allen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Allen looks back up at him and smiles so Fujimoto waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fujimoto circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Allen to the canvas! Allen doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Fujimoto keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tatsuki Fujimoto! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Aalto on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Sara Aalto has been cut.
Fujimoto connects with a body shot that sends Aalto's belly button to the back.
Aalto is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Fujimoto lands a big uppercut and Aalto crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Aalto looks OK. Fujimoto waves Aalto back to his feet!#ROC2#Aalto is rocked!
Aalto gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Fujimoto points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Aalto wakes up just in time to hear Fujimoto thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tatsuki Fujimoto! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Some tries to clinch up.
Some shoots for a takedown but Fujimoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some slips under a jab from Fujimoto.
Some tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fujimoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fujimoto tries to avoid it but Some manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fujimoto to the ground. Fujimoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tatsuki Fujimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Fujimoto misses the target.
Some avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Some.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for You Want Some. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujimoto moves out of range as Some throws a body kick.
Fujimoto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Some shoots in for a double leg but Fujimoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fujimoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some is breathing heavily.
Fujimoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fujimoto connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Some out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tatsuki Fujimoto! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Orysbaeva connects with a body shot that sends Fujimoto's belly button to the back.
Fujimoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fujimoto misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Orysbaeva counters with a single leg into guard. Fujimoto didn't expect that.
Orysbaeva trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orysbaeva throws a big elbow that misses.
Fujimoto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fujimoto tries to get out of the position.
Orysbaeva trying to control but Fujimoto is working from the bottom.
Fujimoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orysbaeva on the ground.
Orysbaeva wants to stand but Fujimoto is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orysbaeva trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orysbaeva throws a series of punches but Fujimoto moves out of range.
Orysbaeva fails to land the takedown.
Orysbaeva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fujimoto scores with a hook to the body. Orysbaeva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD#
Fujimoto lands a left and a right that send Orysbaeva crashing to the mat, dazed. Fujimoto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Orysbaeva is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Zholdygul Orysbaeva has been cut.
Orysbaeva tries to clinch but Fujimoto is having none of it.
Fujimoto digs a good body shot into Orysbaeva's ribs.
Tatsuki Fujimoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orysbaeva looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujimoto scores with a body shot.
BOOM! Fujimoto lands a beautiful left hook that drops Orysbaeva. Orysbaeva tries to recover but Fujimoto is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Orysbaeva lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tatsuki Fujimoto! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Fujimoto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fujimoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujimoto throws a big shot that misses.
Gill takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tatsuki Fujimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimoto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gills jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fujimoto lunges at Gill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gill's hand.
Fujimoto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#Gill is rocked!
Gill gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Fujimoto points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Gill wakes up just in time to hear Fujimoto thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tatsuki Fujimoto! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Pachanski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fujimoto lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Pachanski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Fujimoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fujimoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pachanski tries to move into range but Fujimoto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fujimoto lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tatsuki Fujimoto! |
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