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Event:
ICF 9
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Ezumi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yan.
Yan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Ezumi clinches up with Yan and pushes him back against the cage.
Yan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yan.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yan digs a right hand into Ezumi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ezumi's gas tank.
Ezumi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yan is leaning against Ezumi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yan pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ezumi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Ezumi misses with a body shot.
Yan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Ezumi clinches.
The referee calls for Yan to work.
Yan lands a good knee to the midsection. Ezumi won't want to take too many of those.
Yan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ezumi tries to land a knee to the head but Yan blocks with his arms.
Yan has Ezumi pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Ezumi drags the fight down to the ground.
Yan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Yan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yan is continuing to stall.
Yan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Ezumi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Ezumi is trying to keep Yan in close.
Ezumi being controlled here, momentarily.
Yan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ezumi is keeping the position for now.
Yan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ezumi is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Ezumi moves into the clinch.
Ezumi looking to throw knees to the head but Yan is blocking nicely.
Ezumi tries to land a knee to the head but Yan blocks with his arms.
Ezumi tries to land a knee to the head but Yan blocks with his arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Yan.
#BC#
Ezumi breaks from the clinch.
#T5#
Ezumi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ezumi throws a leg kick
and Yan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ezumi throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
so Yan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ezumi is keeping the position for now.
Ezumi being controlled here, momentarily.
Yan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ezumi is retaining full guard.
Yan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ezumi is keeping the position for now.
Yan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ezumi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ezumi misses with a leg kick
and Yan counters with a nice body kick.
Jinjing Yan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T7##TD#
Ezumi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ezumi trying to control from half guard but Yan is working away.
Yan is positioning himself well to prevent Ezumi advancing to mount.
Yan wants to get back to full guard.
Ezumi is looking to take a break and control but Yan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yan is controlling Ezumi's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T8#
Ezumi trying to control the action but Yan is working from the bottom.
Yan wants to get back to full guard but Ezumi has passed into side control.
Yan struggling a bit here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB#
Ezumi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T9#
Yan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ezumi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Yan is squirming around, avoiding Ezumi's attempts to control the action.
Yan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Yan tries to roll over but Ezumi keeps him under control.
Ezumi is trying to control. Yan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yan is looking to improve his position.
Yan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yan controlling Ezumi's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jinjing Yan 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#
Ezumi misses with a leg kick
and Yan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ezumi misses the body punch #TD2#
and Yan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ezumi's guard.
Yan wants to pass the guard but Ezumi is keeping the position.
Ezumi looking for a sweep. Not yet Ezumi, not yet.
Yan is stalling in the full guard.
Yan looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ezumi is trying to keep Yan in close.
#T1#
Ezumi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jinjing Yan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ezumi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yan is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yan slips a jab from Ezumi.
And Yan tries to counter it with a takedown but Ezumi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A leg kick checked by Yan.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ezumi throws a leg kick
and Yan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ezumi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ezumi.
Ezumi throws a body punch but Yan moves out of range.
Yan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Ezumi gets the takedown into side control.
Yan is trying to get back to half guard.
Yan is not content to let Ezumi control the position.
Yan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Yan struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yan is trying to improve his position.
Ezumi trying to control the position but Yan is working away.
Yan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ezumi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yan trying to control but Ezumi flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Yan is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Ezumi gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Yan is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Ezumi is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryu Ezumi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryu Ezumi made sure he mentioned Senshi Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Jinjing Yan was interviewed post fight and said 'Knee How Ma? ...Ma...How!?!?!'. |
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Event:
ICF Fri Fgts 3: Oops, Saturday
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Ezumi slips a jab from Jyant.
A jab from Jyant misses.
Ezumi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ezumi checks a low kick from Jyant.
Jyant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ezumi moves away from the strike by Jyant.
Ezumi looks to land a right hand but Jyant moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jyant.
Ezumi tries to clinch up.
Bigg Jyant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ezumi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ezumi ducks under a wild hook from Jyant.
Ezumi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jyant looks to land a left hand but Ezumi moved out of range nicely.
Ezumi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jyant throws a lazy right hand but Ezumi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ezumi wants to land a leg kick but Jyant is out of range.
Jyant misses with a looping left.
Jyant throws a right hand that Ezumi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ezumi also avoids with ease.
Ezumi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jyant.#CL#
Ezumi moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jyant. #T1#
Ezumi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jyant is trying to push Ezumi away but Ezumi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ezumi.
Ezumi gets through Jyant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ezumi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jyant's defenses.
Jyant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jyant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ezumi has Jyant pressed against the cage, preventing Jyant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Jyant breaks from the clinch.
Jyant lands a nice hook to Ezumi's body. Ezumi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ezumi dodges the punch combination from Jyant.
Ezumi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ezumi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jyant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ezumi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jyant.
Jyant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Jyant misses. #T2#
Ezumi throws a leg kick that misses.
Jyant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ezumi is looking to counter the offense by Jyant and move into the clinch.#TD#
Ezumi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ezumi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jyant will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Ezumi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ezumi taking a breather here. #T3#
Ezumi moves into full mount!
Ezumi controlling from mount.
Ezumi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ezumi wants to control the pace but Jyant is squirming around nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jyant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ezumi wants to control the pace but Jyant is squirming around nicely.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ezumi is looking to work his way around to Jyant's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T5#
Ezumi trying to control but Jyant is having none of it.
Ezumi wants to take his opponent's back but Jyant doesn't allow it.
Ezumi looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jyant can't escape the position.
Jyant is squirming around, avoiding Ezumi's attempts to control the action.
Ezumi looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Jyant stops Ezumi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ezumi controlling from mount. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jyant is squirming around, avoiding Ezumi's attempts to control the action.
Ezumi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ezumi wants to control the pace but Jyant is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Ezumi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jyant wants to control but Ezumi is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryu Ezumi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ezumi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jyant looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jyant misses the jab.
A slow jab from Jyant misses its intended target.
Jyant scores with a jab. Ezumi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jyant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jyant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jyant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ezumi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ezumi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jyant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ezumi ducks under a wild hook from Jyant.#CL#
Ezumi gets a clinch.
Ezumi can't find room to land a body shot as Jyant controls the action.
Ezumi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jyant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jyant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ezumi has him pressed against the cage.
Jyant lands with a light punch inside.
Jyant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jyant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Jyant tries to break the clinch but Ezumi is controlling the position.
Ezumi misses with a knee strike.
Ezumi blocking some punches.
Jyant blocks an elbow strike.
Jyant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jyant wants to get back to striking at distance but Ezumi won't allow it.
Ezumi has Jyant pressed against the cage, preventing Jyant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jyant is trying to break the clinch but Ezumi has him pressed against the cage.
Ezumi working aggressively here.
Ezumi keeps control of Jyant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Ezumi jumps guard.
Jyant wants to get up but he can't break Ezumi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jyant is fighting to break Ezumi's control of his arms but Ezumi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jyant wants to stand and escape but instead Ezumi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Ezumi pushing down on Jyant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Ezumi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jyant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jyant wants to get back to full guard.
Ezumi stalling. #T3#
Ezumi is keen to just control but Jyant is a slippery customer.
Ezumi is controlling the pace.
Ezumi moves nicely into side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ezumi just content to control the position.
Jyant wants to control but Ezumi postures up.
Jyant tries to escape but Ezumi is in control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ezumi looking to control but instead Jyant has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ezumi is stalling here. Jyant is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ezumi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jyant has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Ezumi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Ezumi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ezumi can't do much from the bottom here.
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Jyant wants to stand but Ezumi has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Jyant has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ezumi is proving hard to escape from. #T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jyant wants to stand and escape but instead Ezumi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Ezumi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ezumi controlling from the top position.
Ezumi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ezumi looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Ezumi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ezumi forces his way into half guard.
Ezumi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jyant! #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jyant can't escape the position.
Ezumi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jyant is looking to escape.
Ezumi content just to control the position here.
Ezumi trying to control but Jyant is having none of it. #T9#
Ezumi content just to control the position here.
Ezumi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ezumi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Ezumi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Jyant throws a big shot that misses.
Jyant swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Ezumi counters by clinching up.
Ezumi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ezumi missing with knees to the body.
Ezumi blocking some punches.
Jyant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ezumi has Jyant pressed against the cage, preventing Jyant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jyant pushes off an throws an elbow but Ezumi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jyant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jyant lands an uppercut.
Ezumi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jyant is defending well for now.
Jyant is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jyant is trying to force a seperation but Ezumi has the dominant position.
Jyant working aggressively here.
#TD#
Ezumi pulls guard.
Jyant wants to stand but Ezumi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ryu Ezumi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Jyant wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Ezumi's closed guard. He's half up but Ezumi has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Ezumi pivots and extends the arm, Jyant falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Ezumi! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryu Ezumi!
Ryu Ezumi gave a mention to Senshi Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
ICF 4
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bremmer with the inside leg kick.
Ezumi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bremmer.
Bremmer misses with a looping right.
Bremmer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ezumi.
Ezumi blocks a low kick nicely.
Ezumi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bremmer manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremmer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bremmer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ezumi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Bremmer throws a chopping leg kick but Ezumi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bremmer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ezumi is looking to counter the offense by Bremmer and move into the clinch.
Ezumi slips a jab from Bremmer.
Ezumi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ezumi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A low kick from Bremmer is predictable there #CL#
and Ezumi counters by clinching up.
Ezumi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bremmer just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Ezumi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Ezumi wants to sweep but no luck.
Ezumi controlling the position.
Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ezumi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ezumi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bremmer defends it easily.
Bremmer stopping the sweep attempt from Ezumi.
Bremmer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ezumi looking to control.
Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ezumi's guard.
Ezumi has his hands on Bremmer's head, controlling the position.
Ezumi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bremmer is looking to stand up but Ezumi won't let him.
Bremmer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Ezumi working for a triangle but Bremmer defends it easily.
Ezumi looking for a sweep. Not yet Ezumi, not yet.
Bremmer tries to stand but Ezumi is controlling from the bottom.
Ezumi has his hands on Bremmer's head, controlling the position.
Ezumi working a defensive guard here.
Ezumi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bremmer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bremmer wants to stand but Ezumi is controlling the position. #T4#
Ezumi pushes down on Bremmer's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Ezumi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bremmer is not content to let Ezumi control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ezumi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Ezumi looking to secure an arm triangle but Bremmer defends it well.
Ezumi looking to control but Bremmer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Ezumi is looking to work his way around to Bremmer's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ezumi takes Bremmer's back.
Bremmer is holding onto Ezumi's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB#
Bremmer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Ezumi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bremmer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ezumi trying to control momentarily.
#T6#
Ezumi is really struggling to control Bremmer but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Ezumi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Bremmer showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ezumi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bremmer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T7##SUB#
Ezumi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bremmer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Bremmer is trying to defend against the choke here but Ezumi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ezumi Tightens the hold and Bremmer taps out furiously! Ezumi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryu Ezumi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ryu Ezumi thanked Senshi Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryu Ezumi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bob Babcock!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ezumi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Babcock to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ezumi (0) vs (2) Babcock
Ezumi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Babcock passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ezumi (0) vs (5) Babcock
Ezumi struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Babcock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ezumi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ezumi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Babcock off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ezumi (4) vs (5) Babcock
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock wants to control his opponent's hands but Ezumi gets his hands free. #SUB#
Ezumi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Ezumi tightening his grip on Babcock, looking for the choke. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
Ezumi doesn't have the hooks in and Babcock manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ezumi (4) vs (7) Babcock
Ezumi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ezumi keeping full guard, as Babcock tries to pass.
Ezumi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Ezumi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Ezumi is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ezumi wants to sweep here but Babcock controlling him for the moment.
Babcock is looking to pass into half guard but Ezumi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ezumi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ezumi (6) vs (7) Babcock
Ezumi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babcock is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ezumi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Babcock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Babcock has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ezumi (6) vs (9) Babcock
Babcock content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Ezumi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Ezumi keeps moving.
Ezumi is trying to keep Babcock in close.
Babcock controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Babcock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ezumi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ezumi (8) vs (9) Babcock
Babcock is pulling down on Ezumi's head to control his posture.
Ezumi wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
Ezumi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Babcock is holding on to half guard well.#T5#
Babcock manages to get to full guard.
Ezumi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Babcock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ezumi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Vancouver Island Fight Club inform us that Babcock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Babcock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ezumi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ezumi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ezumi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babcock is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Ezumi is working hard here to advance position.
Ezumi forces his way into half guard.
Ezumi is pressing down on Babcock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Babcock is holding on for now. #SUB#
Ezumi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ezumi trying to control from half guard but Babcock is working away.
Ezumi is looking to advance position but Babcock won't allow it. #T7#
Ezumi prevents Babcock from improving his position.
Babcock is still trying to improve position.
Babcock preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ezumi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Babcock is pressing down on Ezumi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Babcock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ezumi looking to sit in guard and control but Babcock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ezumi (8) vs (11) Babcock
Babcock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
Babcock passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ezumi (8) vs (14) Babcock#SUB2#
Babcock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here.
Ezumi can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Babcock is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ezumi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ezumi is trying to improve his position.
Ezumi trying his best to control but Babcock has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ezumi (8) vs (16) Babcock
Ezumi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ezumi (10) vs (16) Babcock
Babcock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ezumi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babcock swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Babcock pulls Ezumi in close to prevent any damage.
Babcock can't keep his opponent in guard - Ezumi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ezumi wants to control but Babcock is keeping him busy.
Babcock trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Babcock actively working from the bottom here.
Ezumi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babcock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ezumi is looking to advance position but Babcock won't allow it. #T11#
Babcock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ezumi wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
Ezumi wants to pass the guard but Babcock is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Babcock has his foot on Ezumi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ezumi works his way back into a safe position though.
Babcock keeping moving, preventing Ezumi from controlling successfully.
Ezumi won't allow Babcock to sweep him here. #T12#
Ezumi looking to pass the guard.
Babcock is controlling Ezumi's posture.
Ezumi trying to control but Babcock is working from the bottom. #T13#
Ezumi is fighting to break Babcock's control of his arms but Babcock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ezumi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ezumi (13) vs (16) Babcock
Babcock wants to control but Ezumi postures up.
Babcock is holding Ezumi down, trying to stall.
Babcock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ezumi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Babcock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Babcock wants to control but Ezumi is keeping busy.
Babcock keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ezumi controlling the action here.
Babcock wants to improve his position but Ezumi is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ezumi wants to free his trapped foot but Babcock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Babcock wins on points by 16 to 13.
Bob Babcock really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLS BALLS RECOVERY logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL#
Ezumi pushes Charitie up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Ezumi pulls guard. #SUB#
Ezumi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Charitie tries to free his leg and advance position but Ezumi is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ezumi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Charitie controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Ezumi trying to control the position.
Charitie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Charitie tries to free his leg and advance position but Ezumi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ezumi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Charitie passes into half guard.
Ezumi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Charitie is working away from the top position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Charitie slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ezumi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ezumi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ezumi is looking to control Charitie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ezumi avoid being mounted?
Charitie content to control rather than advance.
Ezumi trying to control but Charitie postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD2#
Charitie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Charitie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Ezumi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Charitie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ezumi is tightening it up a little... Charitie has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Charitie reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Charitie taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ezumi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryu Ezumi!
After the big win, Ryu Ezumi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Senshi Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Frack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ezumi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Frack with a hook.
Ezumi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frack lands a body shot.
Frack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frack keeps the fight on the outside.
Ezumi tries to clinch but Frack moves away
and Frack counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ezumi thinking.
A jab lands there for Frack.
Frack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frack jabs Ezumi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frack is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ezumi rather than just go for the knockout.
Ezumi tries to clinch there but Frack circles away.
Ezumi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frack connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ezumi scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Ezumi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Frack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frack connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Frack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Ezumi is rocked!
Jab from Frack.
Oh Ezumi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frack swats away the attempt to clinch by Ezumi.
Frack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ezumi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ezumi seems to have got his legs back now.
Frack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ezumi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frack jabs at Ezumi's body.
Frack scores with a hook to the body. Ezumi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ezumi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frack shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ezumi eats them both and turns towards Frack to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Frack's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Frack duly obliges.
Ezumi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ezumi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frack lands with a hook. Ezumi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frack cracks a nice hook into Ezumi's ribs.
Frack cracks a nice hook into Ezumi's ribs.
Frack scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Frack lands a glancing blow to the side of Ezumi's head.
Ezumi tries to clinch but Frack is having none of it.
The crowd cheers as Frack lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ezumi doesn't seem phased though.
Ezumi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ezumi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frack connects with a crisp jab.
Quack Frack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frack scores with a hook to the body. Ezumi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frack swinging wildly here.
Ezumi ducks under a wild hook from Frack.#T4#
Good shot there by Frack.
Ezumi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ezumi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Frack lands with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Frack.
Ezumi fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Frack releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good shot there by Frack.
Frack throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frack swinging wildly here.
Frack is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ezumi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Frack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quack Frack dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ezumi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frack scores with a nice right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ezumi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Frack.
Ezumi thows a leg kick but Frack checks it
enabling Frack to counter with a crisp jab.
Frack lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Frack.
Quack Frack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Frack does it's job there.
Frack fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ezumi on the side of the head.
Ezumi tries to clinch there but Frack circles away.
It seemed like Frack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frack closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frack lunges at Ezumi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ezumi's hand.
Frack slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Frack closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ezumi! Frack dives in looking to finish! Ezumi is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quack Frack! |
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