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Event:
S-1 Europe GP 2024 - R2
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Suzuki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Shunosuke Okubo has been cut.#CL#
Suzuki clinches up with Okubo and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Suzuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okubo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suzuki thuds a left hand into Okubo's body.
Okubo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suzuki.
Suzuki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Suzuki has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Okubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A leg kick checked by Suzuki.#CL#
Suzuki forces Okubo back against the ropes and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Suzuki.
#BC2#
Okubo breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Suzuki finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzuki lands with a nice body kick.
Okubo looks winded!#T1#
Okubo throws a series of punches but Suzuki moves out of range.
OH! Okubo has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Suzuki smells blood and charges in for the finish! Suzuki unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Okubo sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daiki Suzuki! |
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Event:
S-1 Oceania GP 2024 - R1
Date: Sep 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Okubo misses with a head kick.
Sideris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#It looks like Grayson Sideris has been cut.
Okubo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sideris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okubo.
Okubo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sideris lands with a hook. Okubo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sideris throws a head kick but Okubo moves out of range.
Okubo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sideris throws a jab when Okubo was well out of range.
Sideris misses with a few strikes there.
Okubo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sideris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sideris appears to be looking for a big counter.
Okubo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sideris.
Okubo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sideris moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideris lands with a good body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Sideris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Okubo tries to clinch there but Sideris circles away.
#T1#
Okubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sideris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sideris looks to score with a jab to the body but Okubo is just out of range.
Sideris misses with a body kick.
Sideris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okubo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sideris circles away.
Sideris lands the left hand.
Okubo tries to clinch up but Sideris circles away and keeps his distance.
Sideris misses with a head kick.
Okubo tries to clinch but Sideris moves out of range.
Sideris missing with a left hand there. Okubo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sideris throws a head kick that misses.
Sideris lands with an overhand left.
Sideris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sideris throws a low kick but Okubo moves out of range easily.
Sideris pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Okubo back to the ropes. Sideris follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Okubo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Okubo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Okubo lands a really nice looking cross but Sideris seems unphased.
Grayson Sideris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sideris explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Okubo blocks a head kick by Sideris.
Okubo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okubo.
Okubo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okubo blocks a head kick by Sideris.
Sideris loads up on a big right hand but Okubo slips the punch.
A cross from Sideris lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sideris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideris looks to throw the jab but Okubo is out of range.
Okubo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sideris counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Sideris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grayson Sideris's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Okubo misses with a leg kick
and Sideris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sideris swats away the attempt to clinch by Okubo.
Okubo delivers a nice body kick.
Sideris throws a big shot that misses.
Sideris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okubo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Okubo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Okubo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sideris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okubo closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Sideris to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okubo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sideris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Sideris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sideris cracks Okubo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okubo closes the distance but Sideris moves to the side
and Sideris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shunosuke Okubo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sideris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sideris throws a push kick but Okubo slaps the foot to one side.
Sideris misses with a straight left.
Sideris misses the jab.
Okubo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Okubo lands with a kick to the temple. Sideris shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Okubo lands with a nice combination. Sideris backs away looking to recover.
Sideris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sideris scores with a one two! Okubo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okubo counters with a body kick.
A head kick by Okubo misses
and Sideris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Okubo is breathing heavily.#T2#
The fighters circling - Sideris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sideris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sideris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sideris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Okubo. Those never looked like landing.
Sideris scores with a hook to the body. Okubo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sideris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sideris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Okubo is looking to clinch.
Sideris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sideris fakes the leg kick and cracks Okubo in the body.
Sideris connects with a nice looking jab.
Okubo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Sideris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grayson Sideris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Okubo throws a nice looking combination but Sideris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sideris throws a one two combo.
Sideris checks a leg kick.
Okubo tries to clinch up but Sideris circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sideris.
Grayson Sideris is winning the standup battle so far.
Okubo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sideris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okubo.
Okubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sideris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sideris jabs at Okubo's body.
Sideris with a jab.
Sideris lands a jab.
Okubo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sideris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okubo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideris.
Okubo tries to clinch up.
Sideris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okubo can do to turn this around?
Okubo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Sideris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okubo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sideris ducks under a wild hook from Okubo.
Sideris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okubo dodges the punch combination from Sideris.
Okubo wants to counter the offense by Sideris and move into the clinch position.
Okubo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okubo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sideris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Okubo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sideris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okubo looks to land a combination but Sideris avoids it well.
Sideris cracks a nice hook into Okubo's ribs.
Sideris with the inside leg kick.
Okubo tries to close the distance and clinch but Sideris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Okubo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sideris.
Sideris throws a sloppy head kick and Okubo moves out of range easily.
Sideris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okubo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Sideris misses.
Okubo fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okubo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Okubo throws a counter combo.
A nice combination there by Sideris.
Okubo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okubo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Okubo wants to clinch up but Sideris keeps it at a distance.
Sideris throws out a powerful jab.
Shunosuke Okubo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grayson Sideris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okubo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grayson Sideris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sideris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grayson Sideris! |
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Event:
S-1 South America GP 2024 - R2
Date: Aug 29, 2024 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Okubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sinclair throws a nice looking combination but Okubo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Sinclair takes the fight into the clinch.
Okubo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okubo is trying to push Sinclair away but Sinclair has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Okubo misses with an elbow strike.
Sinclair has Okubo pressed against the ropes, preventing Okubo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sinclair lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okubo or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Okubo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sinclair lands with a light punch inside.
Sinclair lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sinclair lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#It looks like Shunosuke Okubo has been cut.#T1#
Sinclair is working Okubo over against the ropes.
Okubo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sinclair avoids it.
Sinclair working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okubo misses with a knee to the head.
Okubo trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sinclair.
Okubo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sinclair has him pressed against the ropes.
A short left from Sinclair.
Sinclair lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okubo or not.
Okubo looking to stall.
Okubo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Okubo working hard to break the clinch.
Sinclair lands an uppercut.
Okubo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sinclair scores with a shoulder strike.
Okubo tries to throw a body punch but Sinclair avoids it by throwing Okubo back against the ropes.
Sinclair lands with a left to the head.
Okubo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sinclair is keeping busy.
Okubo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Okubo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinclair creates a bit of distance and cracks Okubo with a big uppercut! Okubo goes down! The referee pushes Sinclair away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Okubo make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Sinclair takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Itchy Sinclair!
Itchy Sinclair gave a mention to Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
S-1 Asia GP 2024 - RD2
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Kawamura is looking to clinch.
Okubo throws out a loose jab but Kawamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawamura throws a combination that misses
and Okubo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kawamura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kawamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kawamura dodges the punch combination from Okubo.
Okubo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okubo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamura manages to avoid it.
Kawamura really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kawamura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kawamura tries to land knees in the clinch but Okubo avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Okubo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Kawamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Okubo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okubo tries to clinch up but Kawamura circles away and keeps his distance.
Okubo scores with a one two! Kawamura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Okubo looks winded!
Okubo is looking to clinch.
Okubo darts in trying to clinch
and Kawamura counters with a left and a right that stings Okubo.
Kawamura scores with a push kick.#CL#
Kawamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okubo, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Kawamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Kawamura has Okubo up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC#
Kawamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
Kawamura instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawamura lands with a right to the head.
Kawamura wants to get back to striking at distance but Okubo won't allow it.
Kawamura misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kawamura manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kawamura moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Okubo's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Kawamura manages to break the clinch.
A low kick lands for Kawamura.
#CL#
Kawamura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kawamura presses Okubo against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kawamura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakichi Kawamura 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#
Kawamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawamura misses with an uppercut.
Kawamura misses with a kick to the body.
Okubo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kawamura throws a right and a left that Okubo avoids nicely.
Okubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kawamura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sakichi Kawamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kawamura misses with a double jab.
Okubo misses with a head kick.
Kawamura throws a sloppy head kick and Okubo moves out of range easily. #CL#
Kawamura moves into the clinch successfully.
Okubo is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okubo working hard to break the clinch.
Kawamura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okubo or not. #BC#
Kawamura breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Kawamura clinches up with Okubo and pushes him back against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Okubo.
Kawamura stalling in the clinch but Okubo improves position.
Okubo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kawamura prevents Okubo from breaking the clinch.
Kawamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okubo can do to turn this around?#BC#
Kawamura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kawamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okubo throws a right hand that Kawamura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kawamura also avoids with ease.
Kawamura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kawamura duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Shunosuke Okubo has been cut.
Kawamura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Okubo throws a wild body kick that Kawamura sees coming a mile off.
Okubo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kawamura.
#T2##CL#
Kawamura forces Okubo back against the ropes and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Kawamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawamura fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Kawamura clinches up against the ropes.
Kawamura has Okubo pressed against the ropes, preventing Okubo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sakichi Kawamura has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Kawamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kawamura moves in looking to clinch but Okubo pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Kawamura.
Kawamura jabs Okubo right on the nose. Okubo blinks but takes it well.
Kawamura connects with a right hand. Okubo shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakichi Kawamura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shunosuke Okubo's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kawamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Okubo moves in looking to clinch but Kawamura pushes him off.#CL2#
Okubo gets a clinch.
Okubo working hard to break the clinch.
Kawamura is trying to break the clinch but Okubo has him pressed against the ropes.
Kawamura lands an uppercut.
Kawamura can't break the clinch.
Kawamura is stalling here.
#BC2#
Okubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okubo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okubo throws a leg kick but Kawamura moved away.
Okubo avoids the head kick by Kawamura.
Okubo tries to counter with a clinch but Kawamura shakes him off and moves away.
Kawamura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Kawamura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kawamura throws a shot to the body.
Okubo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawamura is just out of range.
Kawamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okubo feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Okubo pushes Kawamura up against the ropes in a clinch.
Okubo has Kawamura pressed against the ropes, preventing Kawamura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Kawamura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kawamura trying to control the position but instead, Okubo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kawamura into the ropes.
Kawamura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okubo.#BC#
Kawamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
Kawamura moves into range and clinches up with Okubo.
Kawamura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Okubo has him pressed against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Kawamura breaks from the clinch.
Kawamura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakichi Kawamura is winning the standup battle so far.
Okubo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kawamura can pounce on him.
Kawamura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Okubo's head.
Kawamura tries to bum rush Okubo with a series of wild strikes but Okubo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okubo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Kawamura forces Okubo back against the ropes and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawamura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Kawamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shunosuke Okubo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakichi Kawamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kawamura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakichi Kawamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kawamura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakichi Kawamura! |
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Event:
S-1 Asia GP 2024 - RD1
Date: Aug 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Supergym is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Supergym fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okubo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Supergym avoiding damage.
Supergym throws a head punch that misses.
Supergym is trying to force a seperation but Okubo has the dominant position.
Supergym looking to slow down the pace here.
Supergym is trying to maintain a safe position but Okubo gets an underhook and turns Supergym into the ropes.
Supergym should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Supergym being controlled against the ropes.#BC#
Okubo breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Supergym rushes Okubo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Supergym wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Okubo has him pressed against the ropes.
Supergym lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Okubo trying to stall but Supergym improves his position.
Supergym is looking to control Okubo's arms but Okubo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Supergym has his back to the ropes. #BC#
Okubo manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Supergym lands but Okubo takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Shunosuke Okubo has been cut.#CL2#
Supergym moves into the clinch.
Supergym tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okubo's elbow.
Supergym tries to work over Okubo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Supergym working hard to break the clinch.
Supergym is trying to break the clinch but Okubo is controlling him.
Supergym is trying to push Okubo away but Okubo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Supergym is trying to push Okubo away but Okubo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supergym.
A frustrated look appears on Supergym's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Supergym has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Supergym is looking to break free of the clinch but Okubo has double underhooks.
Okubo working Supergym over with knees to the body.
Supergym looks winded!
Okubo scores with a hook to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Okubo.
#BC#
Okubo breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Okubo clinches up against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Supergym just misses with a elbow thrown towards Okubo's brow.
Okubo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okubo slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Okubo manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shunosuke Okubo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shunosuke Okubo's cut.
That's time! Okubo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Okubo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Supergym pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Supergym tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Supergym gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Okubo misses with a punch to the body.
Supergym misses with the head strike.
Supergym misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Okubo tries to throw a body punch but Supergym avoids it by throwing Okubo back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okubo.
Okubo throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okubo keeps control of Supergym as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okubo tries to stall but Supergym uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Supergym looking to stall.
Supergym on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Supergym is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okubo. #BC#
Okubo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Supergym is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Supergym throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Okubo moves into the clinch.
Okubo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Okubo taking a breather.
Okubo tries to break free but Supergym pushes him back against the ropes.
Supergym misses with a body punch.
Supergym has a couple of punches blocked by Okubo.
#T2#
Supergym tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Okubo breaks the clinch.
Okubo scores with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Supergym.
Supergym throws a head kick that misses.
Okubo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Supergym's head.#CUT#It looks like Ratboy Supergym has been cut.
Okubo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Supergym wants to clinch.
Supergym throws a head kick that misses
and Okubo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Supergym is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supergym tries to clinch
and Okubo counters with a stiff right hand.
Supergym throws a head kick but Okubo moves out of range.
Okubo is looking for a counter combo.
Okubo catches Supergym napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Supergym goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Shunosuke Okubo! |
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Event:
S-1 Japan GP 2024 - RD1
Date: Jul 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Okubo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Shunosuke Okubo has been cut.
Okubo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kimura counters with a one-two to the body.
Okubo lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Yamato Kimura has been cut.
Okubo throws the kick towards the body but Kimura avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Okubo.
Kimura tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Okubo manages to circle out of the way.
Kimura throws a head kick that half lands.
Okubo misses with a left hand #CL#
and Kimura moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Okubo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kimura. #T1#
Okubo misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Kimura manages to break the clinch.
Kimura scores with a jab. Okubo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Kimura moves into range and clinches up with Okubo.
Okubo working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Okubo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kimura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okubo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kimura.
Okubo is looking for the big counter here.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Okubo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kimura, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Okubo manages to break the clinch.
Kimura misses with a straight right.
Okubo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kimura counters with a series of strikes. Okubo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Okubo moves in looking to clinch but Kimura pushes him off.
Kimura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2##CL#
Kimura instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Okubo tries a body shot but Kimura blocks it.
Okubo missing with knees to the body.
Okubo tries to land a knee to the head but Kimura blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Kimura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kimura connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Okubo moves into range and clinches up with Kimura.
Kimura lands a body shot.
Okubo is trying to break the clinch but Kimura has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Okubo manages to break the clinch.
Kimura is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yamato Kimura dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Okubo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kimura counters with a straight right hand.
Okubo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okubo tries to counter with a clinch but Kimura shakes him off and moves away.
Okubo looks to land a combination. Kimura sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kimura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamato Kimura is winning the standup battle so far.
Okubo avoids the head kick by Kimura.
Okubo tries to clinch but Kimura is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kimura closes the distance and pushes Okubo back into the ropes.#BC2#
Okubo manages to break the clinch.
Okubo throws a sloppy head kick and Kimura moves out of range easily. #T1##CL#
Kimura clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Okubo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okubo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kimura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Kimura closes the distance and pushes Okubo back into the ropes.
Kimura has Okubo pressed against the ropes.
#BC#
Kimura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okubo closes the distance but Kimura moves to the side
letting Kimura counter with a right hand.
Kimura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Okubo has managed to clinch.
Okubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kimura could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Okubo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kimura is keeping busy.#BC2#
Okubo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kimura takes the fight into the clinch.
Yamato Kimura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kimura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okubo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Kimura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okubo throws a series of punches but Kimura avoids them all with ease.
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!#CL2#
Okubo gets a clinch.
Okubo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okubo tries to circle away but Kimura has him pinned against the ropes.
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 Yamato Kimura will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kimura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Okubo wants to clinch.
Kimura tries to clinch up but Okubo circles away and keeps his distance.
Okubo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kimura tries to clinch there but Okubo circles away.
Okubo misses with a lunging right hand
and Kimura counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Kimura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Okubo tries a body shot but Kimura blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kimura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yamato Kimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kimura looks to score with a jab to the body but Okubo is just out of range.
Kimura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okubo can do to turn this around?#CL#
Kimura gets a clinch. #T1#
Kimura trying to stall but Okubo improves his position.
Okubo trying to stall but Kimura improves his position.
#BC2#
Okubo breaks the clinch.
Kimura misses with a few strikes there.
Okubo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kimura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kimura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Kimura counters with a quick kick to the body but Okubo blocks it.
Okubo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Kimura moves into the clinch.
Okubo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okubo tries to break free but Kimura pushes him back against the ropes.
Kimura avoiding damage as Okubo throws knees to the body.
Okubo is trying to break the clinch but Kimura has him pressed against the ropes.
Okubo trying to land knees to the body.
#T2##BC#
Kimura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kimura misses with a double jab.
Okubo throws a nice looking combination but Kimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okubo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Kimura has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Kimura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Kimura forces Okubo back against the ropes and clinches.
Kimura is trying to force a seperation but Okubo has the dominant position.
Kimura avoiding damage.
Kimura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shunosuke Okubo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamato Kimura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimura blocks an elbow strike from Okubo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yamato Kimura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kimura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamato Kimura! |
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