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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 4
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Matsuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kona appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice cross by Matsuda.
Kona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuda.
Matsuda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kona throws a right hand that misses
and Matsuda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Kona misses
and Matsuda counters with a stiff right hand.
Kona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuda throws out the jab.
Kona is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#KD2#
Matsuda staggers Kona with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Kona looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kona connects with a looping right hand.
Kona takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuda. Kona does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Matsuda throws a lazy right hand but Kona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuda dodges the punch combination from Kona.
Matsuda throws an overhand right that lands on Kona's shoulder, as Kona tries to avoid the shot.
Kona appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Kona.
A big right from Kona misses.
The fighters circling - Kona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuda throws a lazy right hand but Kona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kona appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuda throws a looping overhand right but Kona ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Matsuda throws a hook but Kona avoids it easily.
Kona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Matsuda rushes Kona and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Matsuda tries to work over Kona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Matsuda fails to land.
Matsuda can't find room to land a body shot as Kona controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsuda.
Matsuda misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuda misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuda tries to throw a body punch but Kona avoids it by throwing Matsuda back against the ropes.
Kona is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kona is trying to break the clinch but Matsuda is controlling him.
Matsuda lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuda lands a body punch.
Kona wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Matsuda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsuda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matsuda tries a body shot but Kona blocks it.
A body shot lands from Matsuda.
Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsuda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsuda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kona tries to circle away but Matsuda has him pinned against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Matsuda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsuda misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Matsuda scores with a shot to the side of Kona's head.
Matsuda misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuda tries to work over Kona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuda lands with a right to the head.
Kona blocking some punches.
Matsuda lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuda tries to throw a body punch but Kona avoids it by throwing Matsuda back against the ropes.
Matsuda struggles to land a body shot inside as Kona controls his hands.
Matsuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuda can't find room to land a body shot as Kona controls the action.
Matsuda tries a body shot but Kona blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Matsuda scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsuda.
Matsuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuda swings wildly with an uppercut but Kona uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Matsuda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kona looks to land a combination but Matsuda avoids it well.
Matsuda works the jab nicely.
Kona throws a jab when Matsuda was well out of range.
Kona thuds a left hand into Matsuda's body.
A swing and a miss from Matsuda.
Nice cross by Matsuda.
Kona defending well as Matsuda loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Kona misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsuda! But no joy.
Kona slips a jab and a cross from Matsuda.
Kona seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Kona misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kona throws a series of punches but Matsuda avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Kona does no damage.
Kona scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch lands to the side of Kona 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kona stalks Matsuda and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matsuda's face. Matsuda staggers backwards, shaken.
Kona swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD2#
and Matsuda counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Kona onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kona cracks Matsuda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Kona with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsuda to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsuda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuda scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC2#Kona is rocked!
Matsuda misses with a hook
and Kona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kona went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matsuda connects with a body shot that sends Kona's belly button to the back.
Matsuda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kona misses with the combination.
Matsuda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kona.#T3#
Matsuda misses with an uppercut. Kona saw that one coming.
Kona throws a nice looking combination but Matsuda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kona lands with a nice combination. Matsuda backs away looking to recover.
Matsuda thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Matsuda.
Matsuda misses with an uppercut. Kona saw that one coming.
Kona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuda uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kona smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kona lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsuda circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kona throws a combination that misses
and Matsuda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuda swings for the body but Kona moves out of range.
Kona throws a hook but Matsuda avoids it easily.
Kona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Kona.
Kona scores with a big combo that sends Matsuda crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Matsuda flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Kona jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Kona!
Our winner, Ted Kona, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 3
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Macho Man drives through and clinches with Kona against the ropes.
Macho Man working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Macho Man.
Macho Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kona prevents a body shot from Macho Man.
Still in the clinch, Macho Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Kona's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Macho Man scores with a shot to the side of Kona's head.
Macho Man keeps control of Kona as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kona has had enough of the clinch but Macho Man keeps him there for the moment.
Macho Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Kona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macho Man misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Macho Man.
Macho Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Macho Man pushes Kona back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kona is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Macho Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kona wants to get back to striking at distance but Macho Man won't allow it.
Macho Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
Macho Man scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Macho Man.
Macho Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Macho Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Kona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macho Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Macho Man.
Kona wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Macho Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Macho Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Macho Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macho Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Macho Man scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Macho Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kona's efforts to push away.
Macho Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Macho Man lands with a left to the head.
Macho Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Macho Man tries a body shot but Kona blocks it.
Macho Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macho Man lands a right hand.
Macho Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kona wants to break free but Macho Man has control.
Macho Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Macho Man lands a shoulder strike.
Kona has had enough of the clinch but Macho Man keeps him there for the moment.
Macho Man lands a nice uppercut.
Macho Man definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Macho Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kona can't break the clinch.
Macho Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Macho Man has a couple of punches blocked by Kona.
Macho Man lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kona is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Macho Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Macho Man dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Macho Man misses with a hook to the body
and Kona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kona misses with a few strikes there.
Kona slips a straight right by Macho Man.
Macho Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Macho Man ducks under a wild hook from Kona.
Kona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macho Man.
Kona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macho Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kona can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kona misses with an uppercut. Macho Man saw that one coming.
Macho Man scores with a nice right hand.
Macho Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Macho Man takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Super Macho Man has been cut.
Kona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macho Man.
Macho Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kona.
Macho Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Macho Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kona doesn't seem bothered though.
Macho Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kona swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Macho Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kona throws a body punch but Macho Man moves out of range.
Macho Man cracks Kona with an open hand slap.#T2#
Kona throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macho Man slips a straight right by Kona.
Macho Man swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ted Kona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kona throws a hook but Macho Man blocks it.#CL#
Macho Man has closed the distance and engaged Kona in a clinch.
Macho Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kona is breathing heavily.
Macho Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Super Macho Man has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Macho Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kona's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Macho Man. #T3#
Macho Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kona backwards.
Macho Man lands a shot to the body.
Macho Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kona's efforts to push away.
Kona is trying to break the clinch but Macho Man has him pressed against the ropes.
Macho Man digs a right hand underneath Kona's ribcage. Kona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kona has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Macho Man seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kona can turn it around.
Macho Man is leaning against Kona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Macho Man lands a hook that snaps the head of Kona backwards.
Macho Man throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kona. #T4#
Macho Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kona blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Macho Man.
Macho Man misses with a punch to the body.
Kona looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Macho Man is leaning against Kona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kona blocks an uppercut.
Macho Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
Macho Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Kona wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Macho Man dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Super Macho Man's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kona thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Macho Man moves into the clinch.
Macho Man tries a body shot but Kona blocks it.
Kona wants to get back to striking at distance but Macho Man won't allow it.
Macho Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
Macho Man misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Macho Man fails to land.
Macho Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kona blocks a body shot from Macho Man.
Macho Man has Kona pressed against the ropes, preventing Kona from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Nice body punch from Macho Man.
Macho Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kona is looking to break free of the clinch but Macho Man has double underhooks.
Macho Man lands a left hand.
A short left from Macho Man.
Macho Man works on Kona's body with a couple of short punches.
Kona takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macho Man lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Kona is rocked!
Macho Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Macho Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kona tries to break free but Macho Man pushes him back against the ropes.
Ted Kona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good body shot from Macho Man.
Macho Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Macho Man - that landed with a thud.
Kona letting Macho Man take a breather here.
Macho Man pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Macho Man lands a nice uppercut.
Macho Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macho Man has Kona pressed against the ropes, preventing Kona from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Macho Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kona lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Kona tries to throw a body punch but Macho Man avoids it by throwing Kona back against the ropes.
Macho Man keeps control of Kona as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kona can't break the clinch.
Kona tries to break the clinch but Macho Man is controlling the position.
Kona wants to break free but Macho Man has control.
Still in the clinch, Macho Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kona working aggressively here.
Macho Man gets through Kona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Macho Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kona is still on wobbly legs! Can Macho Man finish him?
Macho Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kona's elbow.
Kona is trying to break free.
Kona seems to have recovered his senses.
Macho Man tries to land knees in the clinch but Kona avoids the damage to the body.
Kona struggles to land a body shot inside as Macho Man controls his hands.
Macho Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Macho Man digs a right hand underneath Kona's ribcage. Kona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Macho Man.
Kona wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kona wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kona is trying to force a seperation but Macho Man has the dominant position.
Super Macho Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Macho Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Konas head.
A frustrated look appears on Kona's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kona tries to throw a body punch but Macho Man avoids it by throwing Kona back against the ropes.
Kona tries to work over Macho Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Macho Man controls the action.
A hook to the body from Kona.
Macho Man lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macho Man lands a body shot.
Kona tries a body shot but Macho Man blocks it.
A short right from Macho Man.
Macho Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Super Macho Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Macho Man, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Super Macho Man!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Super Macho Man!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Super Macho Man!
Super Macho Man wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Super Macho Man thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 2
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Kona misses the jab.
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kona.
Kona swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kona throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kona at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Kona throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
Kona misses with a wild body shot.
Kona lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kona misses with a double jab
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Kona missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown connects with a looping right hand.
Ted Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kona falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Brown counters by clinching up. #T1#
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Kona.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Kona's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kona has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kona wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kona looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Kona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown pushes Kona back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Kona.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Brown dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kona swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
A combination from Kona does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target.
Kona throws a series of strikes that have Brown backpedaling.
Kona swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kona throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brown lands a jab to the nose.
Kona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
A jab from Kona does it's job there.
Kona throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Kona needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kona lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kona on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kona throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Kona manages to avoid it.
Kona misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brown working aggressively here.
Kona wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Brown tries to work over Kona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown working aggressively here.
Frank Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Kona is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Kona looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Kona controls his hands.
Kona blocks an uppercut.
Kona wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown working aggressively here.
Kona looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Kona breaks from the clinch.
Kona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.#T2#
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Kona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kona clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kona misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Kona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown working aggressively here.
Kona takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Brown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kona.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ted Kona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Kona misses.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kona throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kona throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Kona lands.
Kona misses with a left hand #CL#
and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kona can do to turn this around?
Kona blocks an uppercut.
Frank Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kona blocking some punches.
Kona is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the ropes. #T1#
Kona wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the ropes.
Kona prevents a body shot from Brown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kona.
Kona tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the ropes.
Kona blocks a body shot from Brown. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kona wants to break free but Brown has control.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Kona.
Kona tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the ropes.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Kona controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Kona's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kona lands with a right to the head.
Kona tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Kona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Kona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Frank Brown!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Frank Brown!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Frank Brown!
Frank Brown wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Frank Brown 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:
Summit Series - KT Rd 1
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Kona looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kona darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Rogelio Nunez has been cut.
Nunez lands with an uppercut that bounces Kona off the ropes and back into range.
Kona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nunez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kona misses with a straight right.
Kona lands a nice shot that snaps Nunez's head back.
A jab from Nunez finds it's way through Kona's defenses.
Kona ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Nunez out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ted Kona!
After winning the bout, Ted Kona thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 8
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ted Kona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Summit Panda!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kona wants to clinch up but Panda keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Panda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kona is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Panda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Panda lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kona (0) vs (2) Panda#SUB#
Kona is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Panda frees his head nicely. Oh but Kona has switched to an armbar! Panda is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ted Kona!
A relieved looking Ted Kona thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 7
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Caique Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ted Kona!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lima tries to pull guard but Kona forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Lima fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caique Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kona is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kona just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD2#
Kona has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lima regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Kona
Kona's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kona trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kona is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lima. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Kona
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Kona looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kona wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it. #SUB#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Kona works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (8) Kona
Kona trying to control but Lima is having none of it. #T2#
Kona might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lima haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kona is trying to control here but Lima has managed to regain half guard.
Kona trying to mount his opponent but Lima defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Kona is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Kona is working for a submission of some sort.
Lima is in trouble now - Kona has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (11) Kona
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Lima can't escape the position.
Kona tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
Lima working to try and regain half guard.
Kona tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Kona swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lima is now in Kona's guard. A big mistake from Kona there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (11) Kona
Kona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5##SUB2#
Kona throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lima escapes and throws Kona's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (11) Kona
Kona looking for a sweep but Lima has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (7) vs (11) Kona
Kona looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Lima working for a submission but Kona is keeping him at bay. #T6#
Kona is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kona regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kona actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kona doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima. #T7#
Kona is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T8##SUB#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kona doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
Lima is thwarting Kona's attempts to control the position.#T9##SUB2#
Kona looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kona looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura but Kona is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lima to get the leverage. #T10##SUB#
Lima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Lima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kona is looking to improve his position.
#T11##SUB#
Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kona is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kona avoid being mounted?#T12##SUB#
Lima is trying for a kimura here. Kona looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lima wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caique Lima! |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 6
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ted Kona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jacek Siuta!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Siuta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kona! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kona (0) vs (4) Siuta
Siuta tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kona's legs.
Kona is letting Siuta control him for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kona gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siuta not doing much here.
Siuta is looking to advance position but Kona won't allow it. #T1#
Siuta prevents Kona from improving his position.
Kona is trying to maintain the position but Siuta is very close to passing his half guard.
Siuta is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kona (0) vs (7) Siuta
Kona reaches up to try and control the position but Siuta seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kona rolls and tries to escape and now Siuta has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kona (0) vs (10) Siuta#T2##SUB2#
Siuta tightening his grip on Kona, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Siuta looking to break Kona's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kona remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Siuta will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kona trying to control the position but Siuta manages to sink in the hooks.
Kona tries to escape but Siuta has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Siuta biding his time, controlling Kona. #T3##SUB2#
Siuta working for the choke. #SUB2#
Siuta 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, Kona has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Kona preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Siuta.
Kona is trying to break free.
#T4#
Siuta has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kona's body.
Kona trying to control the position but Siuta manages to sink in the hooks.
Siuta trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Siuta is persistently looking for the submission but Kona is defending it well.
#T5#
Kona trying to control the hands but Siuta won't let him.
Will Siuta go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kona is in bad spot here.
Kona definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kona is working hard here to advance position.#T6##SUB2#
Siuta is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Siuta patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Siuta doesn't have the hooks in and Kona manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kona (2) vs (10) Siuta
Kona trying to control the position from guard on top but Siuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siuta has Kona pulled in close to control his posture.
Kona trying to control but Siuta is working from the bottom. #T7#
Siuta wants to sweep but no luck.
Kona pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siuta is keeping the position for now.
Siuta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kona is one step ahead there.
Siuta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Siuta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kona defends it easily.
Siuta looking to control.
#T8#
Siuta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kona is one step ahead there.
Kona trying to control but Siuta is working from the bottom.
Siuta looking for a sweep. Not yet Siuta, not yet.
Kona trying to control but Siuta is working from the bottom.
Siuta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kona is one step ahead there.
Kona trying to control but Siuta is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Siuta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Siuta controlling the position.
Siuta wants to sweep but no luck.
Kona looking to pass the guard.
Siuta 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.#SUB2#
Siuta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kona wants to control from the top but Siuta keeps moving. #T10#
Siuta 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.
Kona sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Siuta's guard.
Kona passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kona (5) vs (10) Siuta
Siuta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Siuta is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kona's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T11#
Siuta is looking to improve his position.
Kona is keen to just control but Siuta is a slippery customer.
Kona is thwarting Siuta's attempts to control the position.
Siuta wants to get back to full guard.
Siuta is still trying to improve position.
Kona is trying to control. Siuta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kona is looking for a kimura here.
Siuta manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Siuta wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kona got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siuta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kona has managed to get both his arms back between Siuta's legs - danger averted.
Kona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kona works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Siuta is looking to improve his position.
Kona is keen to just control but Siuta is a slippery customer.#T13#
Siuta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kona is working for a submission of some sort.
Kona is keen to just control but Siuta is a slippery customer.
Siuta manages to get to full guard.
Kona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siuta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siuta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kona (5) vs (12) Siuta#T14#
Siuta trying to pass the guard but Kona defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siuta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kona makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kona.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siuta wins on points by 12 to 5.
Jacek Siuta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 5
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Frank Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ted Kona!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kona tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
#TD#
Brown dives in and scores a takedown into Kona's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Kona#SUB#
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown trying to control but Kona is working from the bottom.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Kona is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kona keeps moving. #T1#
Kona trying to control the position.
Kona looking for a sweep. Not yet Kona, not yet.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kona keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Kona is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown passes Kona's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Kona wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
#SUB#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kona doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Kona
Brown tries to control but Kona wriggling away.
Brown takes Kona's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kona is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (8) vs (0) Kona#T3#
Brown is looking to control Kona but Kona is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Brown is trying to stick to Kona's back but Kona is turning into Brown. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brown's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kona. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Kona
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kona looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Kona pushes his legs off easily.
Kona won't allow Brown to sweep him here. #T4#
Kona trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kona is pushing down on Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Kona has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown is controlling Kona's trapped leg to prevent Kona from advancing to side control.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kona wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kona trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (10) vs (2) Kona#T5#
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kona keeps moving.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Kona is retaining full guard.
Kona bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (10) vs (4) Kona
Kona wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Kona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Kona from controlling successfully. #T6#
Kona stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (10) vs (7) Kona
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kona is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kona is just content to waste time from the top position. Brown takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kona wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.#T7#
Kona postures up.
#SUB2#
Kona has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kona's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (12) vs (7) Kona#SUB2#
Kona looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brown passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (15) vs (7) Kona#SUB#
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kona is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it. #T8#
Kona is trying to improve his position.
Kona seems a little lost for a moment, as Brown dominates the positioning.
Kona is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Brown goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kona rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brown's guard! Nice work there by Kona! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (15) vs (9) Kona
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (17) vs (9) Kona#T9#
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kona's guard.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kona regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kona trying to control the position.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Kona is retaining full guard.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (20) vs (9) Kona
Kona regains half guard.#T10#
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brown wants to take a breather but Kona is having none of it.
Brown trying to control from Kona's half guard. Kona has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Kona looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kona keeps moving.
Brown is really struggling to control Kona but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kona is trying to control the position but Brown postures up. #T11#
Kona wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kona looking to control.
Kona keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kona keeps moving.
Brown stays in close to Kona's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Kona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12#
Brown slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Kona defends the submission attempt.
Kona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown is trying to control. Kona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kona tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#T13#
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Kona defends it.
Kona trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown trying to advance position but Kona counters by regaining guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown advances to half guard.
Kona makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kona.#T14##SUB2#
Kona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Kona looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kona is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kona bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (20) vs (11) Kona
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 20 to 11.
After winning the bout, Frank Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 4
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kenji Matsuda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ted Kona!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Matsuda. No joy for Kona on that attempt.
Matsuda is looking to counter the offense by Kona and move into the clinch.
Kona shoots in for a takedown but Matsuda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matsuda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kona.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsuda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kona moves in looking to clinch but Matsuda pushes him off.
Matsuda is looking to counter the offense by Kona and move into the clinch.
Kona fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Kona tries to get set, Matsuda tries to push him back and clinch up but Kona manages to avoid the attempt.
Kona closes the distance and clinches up with Matsuda, looking for a takedown. Kona pushes Matsuda against the ropes but Matsuda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Kona tries to get set, Matsuda tries to push him back and clinch up but Kona manages to avoid the attempt.
Kenji Matsuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Kona.
Kona doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsuda circles away.
Matsuda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kona is looking to clinch but Matsuda is avoiding it.
Kona changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matsuda tries to avoid it but Kona manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matsuda to the ground. Matsuda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matsuda is looking to counter the offense by Kona and move into the clinch.
Kona moves in looking to clinch but Matsuda pushes him off.
Kona doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Matsuda moves into the clinch.#T1##TD#
Matsuda has hold of one of Kona's legs. Kona is fighting the takedown attempt but Matsuda gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matsuda (2) vs (0) Kona
Kona tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kona is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kona 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.
Matsuda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kona on the ground.
Matsuda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kona manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matsuda manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (2) vs (2) Kona
Kona wants to control from the top but Matsuda keeps moving. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matsuda is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (4) vs (2) Kona
Kona not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matsuda preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB2#
Kona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Matsuda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kona keeping full guard, as Matsuda tries to pass.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Kona keeps moving.
Kona working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Kona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB2#
Kona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matsuda looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Matsuda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matsuda has managed to get both his arms back between Kona's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsuda is one step ahead there.
Kona looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T5##SUB2#
Kona looking for a guillotine here but Matsuda defends easily.
Matsuda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kona controls Matsuda momentarily but Matsuda frees himself.
Kona might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matsuda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6##SUB2#
Kona looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matsuda passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (7) vs (2) Kona
Kona tries to improve position but can't.
Matsuda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kona is not content to let Matsuda control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kona's face as Matsuda controls the position. #T7#
Kona is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matsuda off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matsuda (7) vs (6) Kona
Matsuda trying to control the action but Kona just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Kona 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, Matsuda has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kona trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Kona is persistently looking for the submission but Matsuda is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Matsuda preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kona. #T8#
Matsuda tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Matsuda on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matsuda tries to get out of the position.
Kona takes Matsuda's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Matsuda is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Matsuda (7) vs (9) Kona
Kona tries to keep control of the position but Matsuda is staying busy.#SUB2#
Kona is cranking Matsuda's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Matsuda! He's tightened the choke and Matsuda is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ted Kona!
A relieved looking Ted Kona thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 3
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ted Kona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Super Macho Man!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kona tries to clinch up.
Kona is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Macho Man is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kona tries to close the distance and clinch but Macho Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macho Man displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kona.
Kona wants to clinch.
Kona sets himself, and Macho Man steps forward looking for the clinch! Kona avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kona shoots in looking for a takedown but Macho Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kona's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Macho Man tries to counter with a clinch but Kona shakes him off and moves away.
Kona wants to clinch up but Macho Man keeps it at a distance.
Macho Man keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Kona tries to clinch but Macho Man is having none of it.
Kona fails with a takedown attempt.
Macho Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kona definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Kona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kona wants to clinch up but Macho Man keeps it at a distance.
Macho Man steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kona.
Kona looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kona moves in looking to clinch but Macho Man pushes him off.
Kona sets himself, and Macho Man steps forward looking for the clinch! Kona avoids it this time.
Kona fails in his attempt to clinch.
Macho Man is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kona tries to close the distance and clinch but Macho Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macho Man tries to counter with a clinch but Kona shakes him off and moves away.
Kona doesn't manage to clinch there - Macho Man circles away.
#T2#
Kona doesn't manage to clinch there - Macho Man circles away.
Kona is looking to clinch.
Macho Man wants to counter the offense by Kona and move into the clinch position.
Kona tries to clinch up but Macho Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Kona tries to clinch but Macho Man is having none of it.
Macho Man tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kona wants to clinch.
Kona looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Macho Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Macho Man tries to counter with a clinch but Kona shakes him off and moves away.
Kona tries to clinch up.
Kona sets himself, and Macho Man steps forward looking for the clinch! Kona avoids it this time.#T3#
Kona has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Macho Man counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Macho Man gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kona (0) vs (2) Macho Man
Kona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macho Man content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kona gets full guard.#T4##SUB#
Kona working for a triangle but Macho Man defends it easily.
Kona 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.
Macho Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macho Man postures up.
#T5#
Macho Man wants to control from the top but Kona keeps moving.
Macho Man stays in close to Kona's body and controls the position.
Kona controls Macho Man momentarily but Macho Man frees himself.
Macho Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kona. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kona is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Macho Man is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T6#
Macho Man slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Macho Man won't allow Kona to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kona looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kona is looking to sweep but instead, Macho Man has passed into half guard.
#T7#
Kona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Macho Man content to control rather than advance.
Kona is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Kona won't allow Macho Man to pass to mount.
Kona trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Macho Man is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Macho Man moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kona (0) vs (5) Macho Man
Kona gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kona (0) vs (7) Macho Man
Macho Man controlling from mount.
Macho Man is continuing to stall.#T10#
Kona working to try and regain half guard.
Kona regains half guard.
Macho Man controlling the action here.#T11#
Kona wants to sweep but Macho Man has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kona (0) vs (10) Macho Man
Kona prevents Macho Man from improving position.
Kona is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Kona wants to control but Macho Man postures up.
Kona is looking for a sweep.
Kona is working hard here to advance position.
Kona sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kona wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Macho Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13#
Kona tries to roll over but Macho Man keeps him under control.
Kona wants to control the action here but instead Macho Man manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kona (0) vs (13) Macho Man
Macho Man prevents Kona from getting the reversal.
Kona wants to hold on but Macho Man pushes him away.
Macho Man controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Kona is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kona gets back to half guard.
Macho Man is looking to pass Kona's guard but actually Kona recovers to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macho Man stopping the sweep attempt from Kona.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Man wins on points by 13 to 0.
After winning the bout, Super Macho Man thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 2
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ted Kona!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kona has a takedown stuffed.
Kona fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Chukwuma darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (0) Kona
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chukwuma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kona is refusing to be controlled, as Chukwuma sits in half guard.
Chukwuma controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kona wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Chukwuma has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Chukwuma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chukwuma trying to control from half guard but Kona is working away.
Chukwuma prevents Kona from improving his position.
Chukwuma is looking to advance position but Kona won't allow it.
Kona is trying to get back to full guard.
Chukwuma trying to mount his opponent but Kona defends it. #T2##SUB#
Chukwuma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kona looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chukwuma wants to pass the guard but Kona is defending well.
Chukwuma is taking a breather. Kona says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Kona makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kona.#SUB2#
Kona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chukwuma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chukwuma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Kona isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chukwuma stacks Kona on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chukwuma! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (5) vs (0) Kona
You can see the frustration on Kona's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Chukwuma wants to control but Kona is keeping him busy.
Kona manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chukwuma takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chukwuma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kona on the ground.
Chukwuma prevents Kona from improving his position.#SUB#
Chukwuma is looking for a kimura but Kona is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chukwuma to get the leverage.
Chukwuma trying to control the action but Kona is working from the bottom.
Kona has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chukwuma is working away from the top position though.
Kona tries to get to full guard but Chukwuma has control of the leg. #T5#
Chukwuma passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kona! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (8) vs (0) Kona
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chukwuma seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kona is holding on tight.
Chukwuma trying to control but Kona is having none of it.
Kona prevents Chukwuma from taking his back.
Kona is trying desperately to improve position.
Chukwuma trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Chukwuma wants to take his opponent's back but Kona doesn't allow it.
Chukwuma tries to control but Kona wriggling away.
Chukwuma takes Kona's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kona is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Chukwuma (11) vs (0) Kona
Chukwuma doesn't have the hooks in and Kona manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (11) vs (2) Kona#SUB#
Chukwuma is looking for a triangle but Kona pushes his legs off easily.
Chukwuma working a defensive guard here.
Kona won't allow Chukwuma to sweep him here. #T7#
Chukwuma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (13) vs (2) Kona
The fighters are battling for position here. Kona manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Kona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kona keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully.
Chukwuma wants to pass the guard but Kona is keeping the position.
Kona lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (13) vs (4) Kona
Chukwuma is trying to keep Kona in close.
Chukwuma can't keep his opponent in guard - Kona advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T8#
Kona is looking to advance position but Chukwuma won't allow it.
Chukwuma keeping control of the position.
Kona seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chukwuma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chukwuma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chukwuma tries to get out of the position.
Chukwuma is trying to control but Kona manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (13) vs (7) Kona
Chukwuma regains half guard.
Kona moves into full mount! Chukwuma won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (13) vs (10) Kona
Chukwuma is squirming around, avoiding Kona's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Chukwuma regains half guard.
Kona trying to control the action but Chukwuma is working from the bottom.
Chukwuma trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kona is working for a kimura but Chukwuma is defending it quite comfortably.
Kona works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (13) vs (13) Kona
Chukwuma is trying to escape the mount but Kona keeps good control and instead manages to take Chukwuma's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chukwuma (13) vs (16) Kona#T10#
Chukwuma prevents Kona from getting a body triangle.
Chukwuma rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chukwuma wants to sweep but Kona has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (13) vs (19) Kona
Chukwuma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chukwuma is trying to get back to full guard.
Chukwuma works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kona sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chukwuma's guard.
Chukwuma wants to get back to full guard.
Chukwuma is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Chukwuma wants to get back to full guard but Kona has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (13) vs (22) Kona
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep.
Chukwuma is not content to let Kona control the position.
Chukwuma is holding Kona down, trying to stall.
Chukwuma can't do much from the bottom here.
Kona advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chukwuma (13) vs (24) Kona#T12#
Chukwuma gets back to half guard.
Chukwuma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kona's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kona's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chukwuma (17) vs (24) Kona#SUB#
Kona preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma controlling well, preventing Kona from escaping the position.
Chukwuma biding his time, controlling Kona.
Chukwuma avoiding Kona 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Kona do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T13#
Kona rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chukwuma is pressing down on Kona's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kona is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chukwuma trying to control from half guard but Kona is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kona manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chukwuma wants to pass the guard but Kona is keeping the position.#T14#
Chukwuma stopping the sweep attempt from Kona.
Kona keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully.
Chukwuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kona is keeping the position for now.
Chukwuma trying to control but Kona is working from the bottom.
Kona is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (17) vs (26) Kona
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kona is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (17) vs (29) Kona
Chukwuma tries to reverse the position but Kona maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kona wins on points by 29 to 17.
An out of breath Ted Kona 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:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 1
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ted Kona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kona tries to clinch there but Rockmuller circles away.
Kona tries to clinch but Rockmuller is having none of it.
Kona definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Rockmuller gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kona (0) vs (4) Rockmuller
Kona is looking for a sweep.
Kona is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kona is trying to control Rockmuller's posture but Rockmuller avoids it.
Kona tries to bench press Rockmuller off him but Rockmuller keeps the position. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Kona's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kona tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rockmuller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rockmuller controls the position.
Kona is looking to reverse the position.
Rockmuller tries to move to mount but Kona blocks the move with his legs.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kona tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rockmuller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Rockmuller is looking to take a break and control but Kona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kona is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rockmuller off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kona (4) vs (4) Rockmuller#SUB#
Kona tightening his grip on Rockmuller, looking for the choke.
Rockmuller looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kona.
#T3##SUB#
Kona looking to break Rockmuller's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rockmuller remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kona will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Kona looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Rockmuller showing good submission defense here.
Rockmuller felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Rockmuller is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4##SUB#
Rockmuller is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kona gets his way!
#SUB#
Kona is looking for a rear naked choke here but Rockmuller reverses the position brilliantly into Kona's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kona (4) vs (6) Rockmuller
Rockmuller trying to control but Kona is working from the bottom.
Rockmuller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5##SUB#
Kona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockmuller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kona tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockmuller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kona trying to keep a closed guard but Rockmuller is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Rockmuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kona swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rockmuller is posturing up here but Kona has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rockmuller tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rockmuller has to tap! Slick submission there by Kona!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ted Kona!
A very excited looking Ted Kona 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:
400K Testing
Date: Dec 07, 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.
Ray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kona misses with a hook to the body
and Ray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Kona misses the shot to the body.
Ray appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ray jabs Kona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ray lands a jab to Kona's midsection.#T2#
Ray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ray scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ray. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kona doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Lee Ray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ray 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 9:10
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Lee Ray!
A very excited looking Charles Lee Ray 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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