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Event:
SPFT #12
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Morimoto shoots in looking for a takedown but Yamazaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morimoto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yamazaki throws out a counter right but Morimoto avoids it with no problem.
Morimoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Yamazaki.#CL2#
Yamazaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yamazaki lands a nice uppercut.
Yamazaki gets through Morimoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Yamazaki.
Morimoto looking for a takedown.
Morimoto is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takashi Morimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morimoto takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Yamazaki.
Yamazaki pushes Morimoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morimoto is working for takedown but Yamazaki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Morimoto wants to take the fight to the mat but Yamazaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Morimoto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yamazaki lands a right hand. #T1#
Yamazaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Yamazaki.
Yamazaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morimoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Morimoto takes a shot to the head.
Yamazaki gets through Morimoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamazaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yamazaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yamazaki working aggressively here.
Morimoto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yamazaki lands a right hand.
Yamazaki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Morimoto is trying to break the clinch but Yamazaki has him pressed against the cage.
Morimoto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yamazaki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yamazaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamazaki lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Yamazaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morimoto tries for a takedown but Yamazaki manages to get underhooks.
Yamazaki trying to land knees to the body.
Yamazaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morimoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yamazaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yamazaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Yamazaki lands a left hand.
Morimoto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morimoto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Yamazaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morimoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yamazaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Morimoto backwards.
Morimoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yamazaki gets through Morimoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamazaki lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Yamazaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morimoto has Yamazaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yamazaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yamazaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yamazaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yamazaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morimoto is working for takedown but Yamazaki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Morimoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morimoto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yamazaki is defending well.
Morimoto is breathing heavily.
Yamazaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morimoto backwards.
Yamazaki lands an uppercut.
Morimoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yamazaki has him pressed against the cage.
Morimoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yamazaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morimoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yamazaki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morimoto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yamazaki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've been informed that Yamazaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short right from Yamazaki. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Yamazaki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamazaki stops a takedown attempt from Morimoto.
Morimoto takes a shot to the head.
Yamazaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morimoto backwards.
Morimoto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yamazaki after a bit of a struggle.
Morimoto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yamazaki pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Yamazaki closes the distance and pushes Morimoto back into the cage.
Yamazaki lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yamazaki.
Yamazaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yamazaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morimoto avoids it.
Yamazaki scores with a shot to the side of Morimoto's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamazaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Yamazaki dominated that round.
That's time! Morimoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Yamazaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yamazaki works on Morimoto's body with a couple of short punches.
Morimoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yamazaki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morimoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Yamazaki.
Yamazaki trying to land knees to the body.
Yamazaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yamazaki stops a takedown attempt from Morimoto.
Yamazaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morimoto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yamazaki pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takashi Morimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Yamazaki instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morimoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamazaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yamazaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamazaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morimoto tries to circle away but Yamazaki has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
A short uppercut from Yamazaki.
Morimoto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yamazaki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yamazaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yamazaki lands with a right to the head.
Morimoto looking for a takedown.
Yamazaki lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yamazaki.
Yamazaki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Morimoto managing to block the knees to the body from Yamazaki.
Kenji Yamazaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yamazaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morimoto backwards.
Yamazaki pushes Morimoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Morimoto is rocked!
Morimoto wants to take the fight to the mat but Yamazaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oh Morimoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morimoto wants a takedown.
Morimoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Yamazaki gets underhooks to prevent Morimoto's takedown attempt.
#T2#
A body shot lands from Yamazaki.
Yamazaki lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamazaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Morimoto backwards.
Yamazaki lands with a light punch inside.
Yamazaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Morimoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morimoto is looking for a takedown.
Morimoto can't get the takedown.
A short uppercut from Yamazaki.
Morimoto working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Yamazaki.
Yamazaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yamazaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morimoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morimoto tries for a takedown but Yamazaki manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Yamazaki on the inside. #T3#
Morimoto tries to break free but Yamazaki pushes him back against the cage.
Morimoto working hard to break the clinch.
Yamazaki lands a shoulder strike.
Morimoto has had enough of the clinch but Yamazaki keeps him there for the moment.
Morimoto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yamazaki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yamazaki lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Yamazaki.
Yamazaki works on Morimoto's body with a couple of short punches.
Yamazaki lands with a left to the head.
Yamazaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morimoto is trying to drag Yamazaki to the mat but Yamazaki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yamazaki has Morimoto pressed against the cage, preventing Morimoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yamazaki presses Morimoto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Morimoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yamazaki has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Yamazaki.
Yamazaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamazaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Morimoto backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yamazaki.
Yamazaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morimoto backwards.
Yamazaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yamazaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yamazaki digs a right hand underneath Morimoto's ribcage. Morimoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yamazaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yamazaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morimoto backwards.
Yamazaki lands a body shot.
Yamazaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morimoto can't break the clinch.
Yamazaki lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamazaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Yamazaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Morimoto switches off momentarily and Yamazaki cracks him with a monster right hand! Morimoto topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Yamazaki dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Yamazaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenji Yamazaki!
Kenji Yamazaki is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
Drago vs Morimoto - SPFT #7
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Morimoto shoots in but no luck this time.
Morimoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drago appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morimoto.
Drago half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Morimoto.
Morimoto darts in looking for a takedown but Drago gets double underhooks and turns Morimoto into the cage.
Morimoto shoots in looking for a takedown but Drago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morimoto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drago throws a sloppy head kick and Morimoto moves out of range easily.
Morimoto darts in looking for a takedown but Drago gets double underhooks and turns Morimoto into the cage.
Drago throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morimoto on the side of the head.
Morimoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morimoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Morimoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morimoto thows a huge punch but Drago dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Morimoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morimoto winds up and cracks Drago with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drago trying to control here.
Drago on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drago tries to get out of the position.
Drago on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morimoto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morimoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drago trying to hold on to Morimoto's head to control him but Morimoto postures up.
Drago pushes Morimoto off looking to stand but Morimoto dives back in and keeps control.
Drago trying to control here.
Morimoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Morimoto slips a nice elbow through Drago's hands, connecting with Drago's forehead.
Morimoto drops an elbow to the side of Drago's head.
Drago has hold of Morimoto's hands but Morimoto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Morimoto connects with a nice short shot to Drago's temple.
Morimoto controlling the action here.
Morimoto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drago wants to get back to his feet.
Morimoto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Morimoto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morimoto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morimoto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Drago is trying to control but can't.
Morimoto 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.
Morimoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drago pushes Morimoto off looking to stand but Morimoto dives back in and keeps control.
Morimoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Morimoto is thwarting Drago's attempts to control the position.
Drago is trying to stand up here but Morimoto is controlling him well.
Morimoto 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.
Drago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morimoto on the ground.#T4#
Morimoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drago is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morimoto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Drago taking some punishment here, with Morimoto in his half guard.
Morimoto working over Drago with some ground and pound. Drago looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Morimoto connects with a nice short shot to Drago's temple.
Morimoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Morimoto working over Drago with some ground and pound. Drago looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Morimoto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morimoto lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Morimoto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Drago as Morimoto shoots in.
Drago swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drago, as that shot connected.
Drago getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Morimoto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drago is trying to defend but Morimoto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Morimoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morimoto working over Drago with some ground and pound. Drago looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Morimoto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Morimoto lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Morimoto connects with a nice short shot to Drago's temple.
Drago is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morimoto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Morimoto slips a nice elbow through Drago's hands, connecting with Drago's forehead.
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!
Drago is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morimoto scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Morimoto slips a nice elbow through Drago's hands, connecting with Drago's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago is trying to control but can't.
Drago throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Morimoto is thwarting Drago's attempts to control the position.
Morimoto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Morimoto working Drago over with strikes.
Morimoto working Drago over with strikes.
Morimoto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morimoto 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.
Morimoto drops an elbow to the side of Drago's head.
Morimoto stops Drago from getting back to his feet.
Morimoto is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Morimoto connects with a nice short shot to Drago's temple.
We've been informed that Morimoto has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Morimoto connects with a nice short shot to Drago's temple.
Morimoto works his way into side control.
Morimoto scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Drago to see if he's OK.
Morimoto lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Drago down.
Morimoto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#Drago is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morimoto in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Drago looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Morimoto turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Morimoto!
Takashi Morimoto is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Takashi Morimoto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SPFT #5
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Morimoto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fernandez to the ground. Morimoto is now in Fernandez's guard.
Morimoto lands a couple of elbows.
Fernandez has momentary wrist control but Morimoto slips an elbow through the middle.
Morimoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Morimoto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morimoto postures up in Fernandez's guard and throws a big left but Fernandez blocks it.
Morimoto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fernandez's head.
Morimoto is in close to Fernandez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fernandez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Morimoto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Morimoto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morimoto slips a nice elbow through Fernandez's hands, connecting with Fernandez's forehead.
Fernandez works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morimoto is working Fernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Morimoto landing some decent shots from guard.
Morimoto chips away with some ground and pound.
Morimoto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morimoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morimoto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morimoto distracts Fernandez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morimoto cracks Fernandez with a solid left hand.
Fernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morimoto is one step ahead there.
Fernandez is trying to keep Morimoto in close.
Morimoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Morimoto connects with a couple of short punches.
Fernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morimoto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fernandez is trying to control the position but Morimoto postures up.
Morimoto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fernandez's head.
Morimoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Morimoto lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morimoto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morimoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morimoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morimoto with a nice head shot there.#ROC#Fernandez is rocked!#T3#
Fernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Morimoto cracks Fernandez with a solid left hand.
Fernandez is still in real trouble! Can Morimoto finish him?
Morimoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fernandez seems to have recovered his senses.
Morimoto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morimoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morimoto landing with the ground and pound.
Morimoto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fernandez 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.
Morimoto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fernandez's head.
Morimoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morimoto 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.#T4#
Morimoto is working Fernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morimoto distracts Fernandez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morimoto with a nice head shot there.
Morimoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morimoto works over Fernandez with some ground and pound from guard.
Morimoto working some strikes from top position.
Morimoto loads up on a big left hand. Fernandez felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Morimoto looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Fernandez can't hide his disappointment, as Morimoto celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Morimoto!
Takashi Morimoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Schmidt vs Morrell - SPFT #3
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Morimoto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morimoto.
Morimoto is pushing down on Nelson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nelson is fighting to maintain full guard but Morimoto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nelson has his hands clasped together around Morimoto's back. He's all about the action.
Nelson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Morimoto.
Nelson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morimoto postures up in Nelson's guard and throws a big left but Nelson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morimoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morimoto throws a strike but Nelson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Morimoto striking off his back but it's not causing Nelson any problems.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Morimoto is retaining full guard. #T1#
Morimoto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nelson has passed into side control.
Morimoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Nelson stalls from top position.
Morimoto is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elevation Fight Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Morimoto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morimoto is trying to control but can't.
Morimoto wants to control but Nelson passes into side.
Morimoto is looking to regain half guard here but Nelson keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Morimoto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nelson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Morimoto tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Morimoto swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Morimoto tries to reverse the position but Nelson maintains control.
Morimoto is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Morimoto tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Morimoto is looking to improve his position but Nelson isn't that keen on the idea.
Morimoto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morimoto tries to get out of the position.
Nelson controlling his opponent.
Morimoto flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Nelson controlling from the full mount.
Morimoto is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Nelson controlling from the full mount.
Morimoto is in a horrible position here. Nelson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nelson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morimoto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson blocks Morimoto's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nelson avoids the attempt from Morimoto to control.
Morimoto is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atticus Nelson dominated that round.
That's time! Morimoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Morimoto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Morimoto throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nelson to regain full guard.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Morimoto controlling him for the moment.
Morimoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morimoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morimoto throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morimoto throws an elbow that misses. Nelson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morimoto's guard. Nice move by Nelson!#REVB#
Morimoto 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.
Morimoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Morimoto wants to control but Nelson passes easily into half guard.
Morimoto wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Morimoto is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
Morimoto moves into full guard.
Morimoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Morimoto, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morimoto keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Morimoto tries to strike from the bottom.
Morimoto thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Morimoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Morimoto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nelson on his heels. He'll look to pass Nelson's guard now, I'm sure.
Morimoto cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.#T3#
Nelson is adopting a defensive guard.
Morimoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Morimoto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nelson controlling the action here.
Morimoto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
Nelson stalling.
Morimoto strikes from the bottom but Nelson passes into mount!
Morimoto is looking to improve his position but Nelson isn't that keen on the idea.
Morimoto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morimoto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nelson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morimoto wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Morimoto dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Morimoto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Morimoto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nelson defending against the ground and pound.
Morimoto throws a strike aimed at the side of Nelson's head but Nelson avoids it well.
Morimoto throws an elbow but Nelson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nelson sneaks back into half guard.
Nelson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nelson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morimoto throws a strike but Nelson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Morimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson lands a couple of digs.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morimoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
Nelson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morimoto wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nelson trying to control but Morimoto is working from the bottom.
Morimoto throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morimoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nelson is trying to control but can't.
Morimoto winds up and cracks Nelson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morimoto lands a nice short elbow.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Nelson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morimoto manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Morimoto wants to control but Nelson passes easily into half guard.
Morimoto is trying to control but can't.
Morimoto strikes from the bottom but Nelson uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Morimoto is looking for a sweep.
Morimoto tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Nelson working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4#
Morimoto is looking to improve his position but Nelson isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morimoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nelson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atticus Nelson.
Well Nelson 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 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Atticus Nelson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Freitas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morimoto.#TD#
Morimoto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
You can see the frustration on Freitas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freitas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Morimoto connects with a decent elbow.
Freitas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Morimoto asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Morimoto tries to score with some ground and pound. Freitas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Freitas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freitas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Freitas tries to buck Morimoto off but Morimoto is having none of it.#T1#
Morimoto is working Freitas over with some ground and pound from side control.
Freitas on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Morimoto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Morimoto landing strikes. #ROC#Freitas is rocked!
Morimoto lands a strong strike to the head of Freitas. That's dazed him! Morimoto looking to finish here. Freitas is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Morimoto lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Morimoto!
An out of breath Takashi Morimoto 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:
QFC Tournament 1163 Round 4
Date: Aug 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Bono - just one landing.
Morimoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Morimoto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bono napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bono really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morimoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morimoto lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bono is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Morimoto's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Morimoto is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bono's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morimoto working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morimoto scoring with punches from side control.
Bono on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#Bono is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jamie Bono has been cut.
Morimoto cracks Bono with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Morimoto immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bono is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Morimoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Morimoto!
The defeated Jamie Bono had this to say: 'It is what it is man. I'll come back better.'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1163 Round 3
Date: Aug 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Yamazaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yamazaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morimoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Yamazaki tries to sprawl out of it but Morimoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yamazaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morimoto goes for a double leg but Yamazaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yamazaki continues to drive forward.
Morimoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kenji Yamazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Morimoto.
Morimoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamazaki defends well and Morimoto ends up having to push Yamazaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morimoto shoots in for a double leg but Yamazaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Morimoto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yamazaki to the ground. Morimoto is now in Yamazaki's guard.
Morimoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamazaki has wrist control.
Morimoto is standing up over Yamazaki. Yamazaki looks to escape but Morimoto dives into side control.
Morimoto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Morimoto lands a nice forearm strike.
Morimoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morimoto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Morimoto scores with punches from side control.
Morimoto is working Yamazaki over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamazaki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ground and pound from Morimoto seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Yamazaki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC2#Yamazaki is rocked!
Morimoto working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Yamazaki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morimoto lands a strong strike to the head of Yamazaki. That's dazed him! Morimoto looking to finish here. Yamazaki is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Morimoto lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Morimoto! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1163 Round 2
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Morimoto shoots for a takedown but Igwe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Igwe misses with an uppercut. Morimoto saw that one coming.
Igwe throws a hook to the side of Morimoto's head but Morimoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morimoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Igwe throws out the jab.
Morimoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
Igwe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morimoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Takashi Morimoto has been cut.
Morimoto tries for a takedown but Igwe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Igwe throws a hook to the side of Morimoto's head but Morimoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morimoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takashi Morimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Igwe.
Morimoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Igwe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morimoto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Igwe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morimoto. #TD#
Morimoto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Morimoto scoring with punches and elbows.
Morimoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Igwe keeps working.
Igwe is trying to improve his position.
Morimoto lands a nice forearm strike.
Igwe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Morimoto is putting a hurting on Igwe here, landing some big shots from side control.
The strikes coming from Morimoto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Check out the look on Morimoto's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Morimoto is working Igwe over with some ground and pound from side control.
Igwe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC#Igwe is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Igwe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Igwe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Igwe is still in real trouble! Can Morimoto finish him?#T2#
Morimoto in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Igwe looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Morimoto turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Morimoto! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1163 Round 1
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Bravo tries to sprawl but Morimoto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Morimoto drops an elbow to the side of Bravo's head.
Bravo wants to control but Morimoto is keeping busy.
Morimoto 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.
Morimoto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morimoto trying to control the pace.
Morimoto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Morimoto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morimoto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morimoto working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Bravo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morimoto is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bravo is hurt! He's hurt bad - Morimoto fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bravo from any more punishment! Congratulations to Morimoto! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Morimoto! |
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