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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Asakura lands a jab to Nunes's midsection.#CL2#
Asakura closes the distance and pushes Nunes back into the cage.
Nunes tries to break free but Asakura pushes him back against the cage.
Nunes working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Nunes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asakura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A punch combination from Nunes misses.
Asakura takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nunes throws a head kick that Asakura semi-blocks.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nunes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asakura takes one on the button.#ROC#Asakura is rocked!
Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asakura is still on wobbly legs! Can Nunes finish him?
Nunes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asakura at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nunes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asakura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asakura looks winded!
Nunes lands a front kick.
Nunes feints a jab and as Asakura dips his head, Nunes unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Asakura right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Asakura falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Nunes smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cristofer Nunes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand
and Banton counters with a three punch combo that has Asakura backing up. Asakura nods at Banton to acknowledge the strikes.
Asakura looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Banton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#Asakura is rocked!
Banton lands with a big left! Asakura is wobbled badly! Banton comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Asakura to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jimmy Banton!
After the fight, Jimmy Banton was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Churchill takes the fight into the clinch.
Churchill has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asakura after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Churchill manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Churchill.
Asakura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura scores with a head kick.
Asakura walks into a straight right hand from Churchill.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Churchill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asakura wants to clinch.
Jab by Churchill.
We've been told by Asakura's head coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Asakura walks into a left hand.
Asakura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Churchill keeps the fight on the outside.
Churchill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asakura throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Asakura is breathing heavily.#T1#
Churchill scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#Asakura is rocked!
Churchill lands a body shot.
Oh Asakura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Churchill looks to land a body kick but Asakura moved away.
Asakura misses with a looping left.
Asakura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jab by Churchill.
Churchill throws a front kick aimed at Asakura's knee but Asakura avoids it well.
Churchill walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Asakura drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Churchill swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Asakura's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jameson Churchill! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2025 |
#R1#
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Banton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banton avoids the body shot from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Banton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Banton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Banton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asakura.
Banton lands with an uppercut that bounces Asakura off the cage and back into range.
Asakura catches Banton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Asakura moves into range and clinches up with Banton.
Banton tries for a takedown but Asakura manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Banton throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Asakura counters by moving into the clinch.
Banton tries to circle away but Asakura has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asakura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Banton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asakura cracks a nice hook into Banton's ribs.
A head kick misses from Banton. #CL2#
Asakura moves into the clinch successfully.
Asakura missing with knees to the body.
Banton letting Asakura take a breather here.
Banton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Asakura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Banton is trying to break free.
Banton tries to pull guard but Asakura holds him up against the cage and eventually Banton drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Banton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asakura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Banton fails to pull guard.
Banton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asakura to keep the fight standing.
Banton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Banton is trying to drag Asakura to the mat but Asakura just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Asakura dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asakura misses with a head kick.
Banton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3##CL2#
Asakura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banton, pushing him back against the cage.
Banton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asakura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick
and Banton counters with a series of strikes. Asakura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banton appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Asakura moves into the clinch successfully.
Asakura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banton's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL2#
Asakura moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Asakura.
#BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asakura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Banton misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Asakura clinches with his opponent.
Banton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Banton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banton is trying to push Asakura away but Asakura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banton is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Asakura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Asakura blocks a head kick by Banton.
Asakura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Asakura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banton misses with a two punch combination.
Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Banton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asakura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Banton. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut there from Banton.
Banton throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Asakura moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banton wants to get back to striking at distance but Asakura won't allow it.
Asakura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Asakura is struggling to control the position.
Asakura misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
Banton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Asakura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Banton's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Banton has been cut.#BC2#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura misses with a head kick.
As Asakura backs away, Banton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Banton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asakura steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Banton.
Jimmy Banton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asakura wants to clinch but Banton slips to the side
and Banton counters with a series of strikes. Asakura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Asakura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asakura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Banton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Banton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Banton throws a right and a left that Asakura avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banton swinging wildly here.
As Banton backs off Asakura throws a huge counter combo but Banton manages to avoid it all.
Asakura misses with a right hand
and Banton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Banton.#CL2#
Asakura pushes Banton up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Banton misses.
Banton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.#T3##CL2#
Asakura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banton fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Banton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asakura taking a breather.#BC2#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banton misses with a head kick.
Banton throws a sloppy head kick and Asakura moves out of range easily.
Asakura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banton.
Banton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Jimmy Banton is winning the standup battle so far.
Banton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asakura throws a combination that misses
and Banton counters with a series of strikes. Asakura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Banton throws a series of strikes that have Asakura backpedaling.
Asakura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banton rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Asakura closes the distance and clinches.
Asakura prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Banton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Banton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Asakura forces Banton back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Banton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Asakura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Banton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Banton does no damage.
Banton throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Asakura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banton, pushing him back against the cage.
Asakura is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Asakura pressing his opponent against the cage.
Banton jumps guard but Asakura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banton tries to break the clinch but Asakura is controlling the position.
Asakura lands an uppercut.
Banton fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Banton breaks the clinch.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kai Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A head kick by Asakura misses
and Banton counters with a three punch combo that has Asakura backing up. Asakura nods at Banton to acknowledge the strikes.
Asakura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banton scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC#Asakura is rocked!
Asakura misses with a double jab
and Banton counters with a left and a right that stings Asakura.
Asakura is still on wobbly legs! Can Banton finish him?#CL2#
Asakura instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banton is trying to break the clinch but Asakura has him pressed against the cage.
Kai Asakura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asakura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banton avoids it.
Banton lands a nice knee to the body.
Asakura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banton looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Banton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banton tries to pull guard but Asakura holds him up against the cage and eventually Banton drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Banton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Banton tries to keep at a distance but Asakura has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banton connects with a high kick. #T3#
Banton lands a brutal head kick. Asakura looks out on his feet and Banton throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jimmy Banton!
After the fight, Jimmy Banton was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Asakura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gar. #CL#
Asakura closes the distance and pushes Gar back into the cage.
Asakura is trying to force a seperation but Gar has the dominant position.
Gar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Asakura blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Gar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gar.
Asakura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Gar is controlling him.
Asakura wants to break free but Gar has control.
#T1#
Asakura tries to break free but Gar pushes him back against the cage.
Gar jumps guard but Asakura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kai Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tai Gar.
Gar has Asakura pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asakura manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asakura after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Gar throws a body kick that misses
and Asakura counters with a series of strikes. Gar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gar misses with a wild combination.
Asakura wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Asakura throws a front kick that sends Gar stumbling back into the cage.
Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asakura lands with a kick to the temple. Gar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Asakura throws a body punch but Gar moves out of range. #T2#
Asakura delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gar has his takedown stuffed
enabling Asakura to counter with a crisp jab.
Asakura keeps the fight on the outside.
Gar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Asakura counters with a two punch combo.
Gar connects with an inside leg kick.
Gar closes the distance and clinches up with Asakura, looking for a takedown. Gar pushes Asakura against the cage but Asakura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Asakura stuns Gar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Gar to counter with a crisp jab.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Gar.
Kai Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asakura avoids the head kick by Gar.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gar is defended easily by Asakura.
As Gar looks to move away, Asakura throws a big counter combo but Gar just gets out of the way.
Gar looks winded!#T3##CL#
Asakura moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Gar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Asakura moves into the clinch.
Asakura is trying to push Gar away but Gar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Asakura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Gar is rocked!
Asakura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gar is still on wobbly legs! Can Asakura finish him?
Asakura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Asakura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asakura tries to land a knee to the head but Gar blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Asakura feints a jab and as Gar dips his head, Asakura unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Gar right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Gar falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Asakura smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kai Asakura!
Kai Asakura thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2025 |
#R1#
Asakura digs a good hook to Inday's body.
Asakura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asakura thuds a left hand into Inday's body.#CL#
Asakura moves into range and clinches up with Inday.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Inday tries to score a body lock takedown but Asakura shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Inday is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asakura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Asakura utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura prevents Inday from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Asakura is looking to clinch.
Asakura moves in looking to clinch but Inday pushes him off.
Inday throws a fast counter high kick but Asakura manages to duck under it in time.
Asakura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Asakura misses with a double jab.
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick and Inday moves out of range easily. #CL#
Asakura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Inday, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Inday misses with a takedown attempt
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Kai Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zambosurian Inday.
Asakura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Inday's head.#ROC#Inday is rocked!#T2#
Asakura and Inday are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Asakura throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Inday into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Asakura knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kai Asakura!
A determined Kai Asakura didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
JF 51 - Gibbs the Toad Hunter
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Asakura scores with a one two! Boone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boone shoots in looking for a takedown but Asakura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boone throws a sloppy head kick
and Asakura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asakura.
Boone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asakura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boone throws the kick towards the body but Asakura avoids it.
Asakura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Boone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee asks Boone politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Boone prefers to stall for the moment though.
It looks like Boone might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Boone gets to mount! Asakura was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Asakura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boone on the ground.
Asakura is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boone controlling his opponent.
Asakura is trying to stand up.
Boone controlling the position easily from mount.
Asakura is bucking up trying to escape but Boone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Boone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boone controlling the position easily from mount.
Boone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4##SUB2#
Boone has hold of Asakura's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Asakura manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boone controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boone is landing with some decent strikes but Asakura is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Boone dominated that round.
That's time! Asakura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Boone darts in looking for a takedown but Asakura gets double underhooks and turns Boone into the cage.
Asakura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch but Boone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asakura lands a nice looking body kick.
Asakura blocks the body kick.
It looked like Asakura was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Asakura.
Boone shoots in and drives through. Asakura sprawls well.
Boone looks for a takedown but Asakura sprawls well.
Kai Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Boone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Boone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asakura crunches a lovely knee into Boone's ribcage.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Boone has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
A short right from Asakura.
Boone can't get the takedown.
Boone slowing the pace effectively.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kai Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asakura throws a head kick but Boone moves out of range.
#CL#
Boone tries to keep at a distance but Asakura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Asakura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Boone has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asakura pinned against the cage. Asakura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Asakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boone throws a poor cross that misses
and Asakura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Boone avoids them all with ease.
Asakura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Boone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asakura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boone's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Boone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Asakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Boone circles away.
No joy there for Asakura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boone wants to counter with a clinch but Asakura pushes him away.
Nice jab there from Asakura.
Asakura throws a looping overhand right but Boone ducks down to avoid it.
Asakura moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoone.
Boone fails to land the takedown.
Asakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boone moves out of range as Asakura throws a body kick.
Asakura scores with a head kick. Boone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Asakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura misses with a head kick.
Asakura fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Asakura as Boone shoots in.
Asakura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura is looking to clinch.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asakura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch but Boone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Boone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asakura on his heels. He'll look to pass Asakura's guard now, I'm sure.
Asakura is looking to stand back up but Boone counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Asakura.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVR#
Ben Boone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boone lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Asakura dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Asakura lands a head kick!
Asakura tries a head kick but it misses.
Kai Asakura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asakura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL2#
Boone pushes Asakura up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Boone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Boone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Boone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asakura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boone. #T1#
Boone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Asakura is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Boone locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Asakura is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Boone!
A less than humble Ben Boone misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Year of the DAWG? Or Legend?
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Van Sanders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asakura but Asakura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Sanders is defended easily by Asakura.
Asakura thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Van Sanders drives through and clinches with Asakura against the cage.
#BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Asakura rushes Van Sanders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura lands a knee to the body.
#BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Sanders.
Kai Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Van Sanders.
Nice shot lands for Asakura.#T1#
Asakura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Sanders's head.
Asakura keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Sanders throws a push kick but Asakura slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Asakura gets a clinch.
Van Sanders has had enough of the clinch but Asakura keeps him there for the moment.
Van Sanders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asakura avoids it.
Asakura scores with a knee to the head.
Asakura lands a knee to the body.
Van Sanders tries to pull guard but Asakura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Asakura rushes Van Sanders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Van Sanders misses with a takedown
and Asakura counters with a big head kick but Van Sanders shrugs it off.
A left and a right from Van Sanders both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Van Sanders throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Sanders walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asakura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Asakura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Asakura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Sanders tries to circle away but Asakura has him pinned against the cage.
Van Sanders swings wildly with an uppercut but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Sanders wants to clinch up but Asakura keeps it at a distance.
Asakura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Asakura moves in looking to clinch but Van Sanders pushes him off.
Asakura lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Sanders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Van Sanders finds it's target.
Asakura checks a low kick from Van Sanders.
Asakura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Sanders.
Van Sanders avoids the head kick by Asakura.
Asakura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Asakura closes the distance and pushes Van Sanders back into the cage.#BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Van Sanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Asakura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Asakura is looking to counter the offense by Van Sanders and move into the clinch.#CL#
Asakura has Van Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Sanders is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Asakura is keeping busy.#T4##BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Van Sanders moves away from the strike by Asakura.
Van Sanders follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Asakura pushes Van Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Sanders's face.
Asakura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Sanders.
Van Sanders tries to pull guard but Asakura holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Sanders drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Asakura moves into range and clinches up with Van Sanders.#BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Asakura dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Asakura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Sanders looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Sanders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Asakura misses its target.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Sanders can do to turn this around?
Asakura lands with a nice combination. Van Sanders backs away looking to recover.
Kai Asakura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Asakura.
Asakura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Van Sanders stalks Asakura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Asakura's face. Asakura staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Sanders throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Sanders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Sanders fails to land the takedown.#T1##TD2#
Van Sanders scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Asakura is looking to get back to is feet but Van Sanders passes into side control.
Van Sanders trying to control the position but Asakura is working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Van Sanders controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Van Sanders working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SU2#
Van Sanders stands up.
Van Sanders shoots in for a takedown but Asakura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Sanders.
Kai Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Van Sanders.
Asakura lands with a good body shot.#T3##CL#
Asakura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Van Sanders's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Asakura lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Van Sanders tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asakura swivels and escapes.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses.
Van Sanders darts in looking for a takedown but Asakura gets double underhooks and turns Van Sanders into the cage.
Asakura throws a big counter combination but Van Sanders scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Sanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Asakura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Sanders shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asakura pinned against the cage. Asakura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Sanders is breathing heavily.#CL#
Asakura pushes Van Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Asakura is struggling to control the position.
Asakura with a knee to the head.
Van Sanders tries to pull guard but Asakura won't allow it.
Kai Asakura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Sanders has Asakura pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asakura manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Van Sanders tries to pull guard but Asakura holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Sanders drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Kai Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Sanders misses.#CL#
Asakura moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Asakura dominated that second 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. 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#
Asakura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asakura lands a head shot.
Asakura stalks Van Sanders and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Sanders's face. Van Sanders staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Sanders is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Van Sanders swats away the attempt to clinch by Asakura.
Van Sanders shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asakura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Sanders.#CL#
Asakura moves into range and clinches up with Van Sanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Sanders wants to stall.
#BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Asakura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Van Sanders is looking to clinch but Asakura is avoiding it.
Asakura slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Sanders, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kai Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Van Sanders.
Van Sanders takes a kick to the side of the head.
Asakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Sanders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura lands a high kick!
Van Sanders has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asakura finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Sanders's head. #ROC#Van Sanders is rocked!
Asakura connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Van Sanders covering up! Asakura comes in with a big uppercut and Van Sanders goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kai Asakura!
Kai Asakura made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm seeing gold in my future eh what about it bossman?IM THE BEST GIVE ME MIKEAL LI'. |
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