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Event:
RMMA - Montreal
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1# Reijiro looks to land a right hand but Kurtt moved out of range. Reijiro throws out a loose jab but Kurtt uses good head movement to avoid it. Reijiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Kurtt, before circling back to the center of the mat. Reijiro dodges the punch combination from Kurtt.
Reijiro misses with a looping left. Reijiro scores with a hook to the body. Kurtt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Reijiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurtt counters with a right hand to the body. Kurtt shoots in but Reijiro avoids the takedown attempt easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Reijiro misses. Reijiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurtt moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Reijiro scores with a nice strike. A swing and a miss from Reijiro. Reijiro throws a hook to the side of Kurtt's head but Kurtt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kurtt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1# Kurtt avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kurtt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Kurtt doesn't manage to clinch there - Reijiro circles away.
A punch combination from Reijiro misses. #CL# Kurtt has managed to clinch.
Reijiro lands with a light punch inside. Reijiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurtt being controlled against the cage. Kurtt is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mert Kurtt. That's going to take a lot out of him. Reijiro working aggressively here.
Kurtt being controlled against the cage.#BC2# Reijiro breaks from the clinch.
#T2# Reijiro takes a swing at Kurtt's ribcage but misses. Kurtt tries to clinch but Reijiro moves out of range. Reijiro misses with a hook.#CL2# Kurtt gets tackled into the cage by Reijiro. Reijiro maintains the clinch. Come on Reijiro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reijiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurtt backwards. Kurtt blocks an uppercut.
Reijiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kurtt.
Kurtt tries to stall but Reijiro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reijiro working aggressively here.
Reijiro taking a breather.#T3# Kurtt wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC# Kurtt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kurtt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Nice defenses there by Kurtt. Reijiro throws a hook but Kurtt blocks it. Reijiro jabs Kurtt to the body, keeping him at a distance. Uegaki Reijiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kurtt moves in looking to clinch but Reijiro pushes him off. Kurtt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Reijiro has closed the distance and engaged Kurtt in a clinch.
Reijiro stalling the fight.
Reijiro misses with a body punch.
Kurtt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Kurtt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reijiro avoids it.#T4# Kurtt fails to pull guard.
Reijiro has had enough of the clinch but Kurtt keeps him there for the moment. A bit of stalling here from Reijiro.
Reijiro lands with a short shot to the head. Reijiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reijiro. I was talking to Kurtt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Reijiro is stalling here.
#BC# Kurtt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Reijiro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Reijiro catches Kurtt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Nice shot lands for Kurtt. Reijiro just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Kurtt misses. Kurtt misses with a takedown enabling Reijiro to counter with a crisp jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uegaki Reijiro dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Kurtt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kurtt throws a half hearted mid kick. Reijiro throws a shot from downtown. Kurtt moves away and avoids it. Reijiro checks a leg kick. Reijiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kurtts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Uegaki Reijiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reijiro circles away from the clinch attempt and Reijiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Reijiro jabbing away but nothing is landing. Reijiro lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reijiro tries to clinch but Kurtt moves out of range. Reijiro works Kurtt's body with a nice hook. Reijiro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Kurtt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reijiro tries to avoid it but Kurtt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reijiro to the ground. Reijiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Reijiro looks like he wants to counter punch here. Reijiro lands a jab to the head.
#T1# Reijiro thows a left - swing and a miss! It looked like Kurtt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A big right from Reijiro misses. The fighters circling - Reijiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2# Reijiro has closed the distance and engaged Kurtt in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kurtt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Reijiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurtt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reijiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Reijiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Reijiro stalling against the cage.
Reijiro lands with a light punch inside. Reijiro scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kurtt looking for a takedown. #T2# A short left from Reijiro. Reijiro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kurtt up against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Reijiro.
The crowd are getting on Reijiro's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Reijiro scores with a hook to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Kurtt wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mert Kurtt. That's going to take a lot out of him. Reijiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurtt backwards. #BC2# Reijiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Reijiro blocks a head kick by Kurtt.
Reijiro missing with a left hand there. Kurtt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kurtt throws a leg kick but Reijiro sees it coming and checks it nicely. Reijiro lands a really nice looking cross but Kurtt seems unphased.
Reijiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Kurtt. Kurtt gets slowly back to his feet. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3# Reijiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurtt manages to avoid it.#CL2# Reijiro clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Kurtt breaks the clinch.
Kurtt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Kurtt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reijiro.#CL2# Reijiro takes the fight into the clinch. The referee calls for Reijiro to work.
Reijiro cracks Kurtt with a nice body shot. A left hand lands to the body for Reijiro.
Kurtt fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Reijiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kurtt letting Reijiro take a breather here.#T4# Reijiro is leaning against Kurtt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Reijiro gets through Kurtt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Reijiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kurtt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reijiro to keep the fight standing. Kurtt takes a shot to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reijiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Reijiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Uegaki Reijiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Reijiro taking a breather. Kurtt tries to land knees in the clinch but Reijiro avoids the damage to the body. Reijiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A bit of stalling here from Reijiro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uegaki Reijiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Kurtt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kurtt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reijiro swats him away and circles back towards the center. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reijiro! But no joy. Mert Kurtt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Reijiro punishes Kurtt's body with a nice straight punch. Reijiro scores with a nice right hand.
Reijiro cracks Kurtt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Reijiro checks a leg kick nicely. As Kurtt backs off Reijiro throws a huge counter combo but Kurtt manages to avoid it all. Kurtt misses with a head kick.
Kurtt slips under a jab. The fight stays on the outside here - Kurtt looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kurtt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reijiro defends it nicely. Reijiro throws a body shot but no joy. Kurtt tries to clinch up but Reijiro circles away and keeps his distance.#T1# Reijiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Good standup being displayed there by Reijiro as he connects with a hook. Reijiro is looking to clinch. Kurtt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A telegraphed right hand from Reijiro misses the target. Reijiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kurtt ducks under a wild hook from Reijiro. Kurtt ducks under a wild hook from Reijiro. Kurtt fails with a takedown attempt. Reijiro loads up on a big right hand but Kurtt slips the punch. Kurtt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Reijiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurtt in his tracks. Kurtt swats away the attempt to clinch by Reijiro.#T2# Kurtt throws a combination that misses and Reijiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kurtt fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mert Kurtt. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Reijiro lands with a shot to the body. Reijiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Reijiro keeps the fight on the outside. Reijiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Reijiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Reijiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kurtt dives in and grabs Reijiro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reijiro pushes down on Kurtt's head and hops out. A little jabbing left from Reijiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Reijiro cracks Kurtt with a good jab. Kurtt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reijiro.
Kurtt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reijiro.#T3# Kurtt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kurtt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It looked like Kurtt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A slow jab from Reijiro misses its intended target. Reijiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reijiro lands a right hook to the body.
Reijiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Reijiro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurtt. Kurtt avoids the body shot from Reijiro.
Uegaki Reijiro seems to be getting the better of the standup. Reijiro jabbing away but nothing is landing. Reijiro missing with a left hand there. Kurtt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kurtt looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Reijiro throws a jab when Kurtt was well out of range. Kurtt avoids the body shot from Reijiro.
Kurtt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4# Reijiro swings for the body but Kurtt moves out of range.
Kurtt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Reijiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2# Reijiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kurtt, pushing him back against the cage. 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! The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Reijiro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kurtt up against the cage. Uegaki Reijiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2# Reijiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Reijiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurtts head.
And that's the end of the fight! Uegaki Reijiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Reijiro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uegaki Reijiro! A very excited looking Uegaki Reijiro 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:
RMMA - Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1# Dirk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reijiro circles away quickly and effectively. Reijiro throws an off balance right hand
and Dirk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dirk punishes Reijiro's body with a nice straight punch. Dirk throws a front kick aimed at Reijiro's knee but Reijiro avoids it well. Reijiro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Dirk misses with the combination.
Dirk misses with a double jab
and Reijiro counters with a three punch combo that has Dirk backing up. Dirk nods at Reijiro to acknowledge the strikes. Dirk throws a nice looking combination but Reijiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dirk dodges the punch combination from Reijiro.
Dirk staying out of range there. Dirk's corner calls for a 1-2. Dirk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Reijiro thows a left - swing and a miss! Reijiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1# Dirk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A combination from Dirk does no damage. Reijiro throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Dirk counter with a right hand. Reijiro throws a lazy right hand but Dirk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dirk misses with a two punch combination.
Reijiro looks like he wants to counter punch here. Reijiro scores with a hook. Reijiro misses the shot to the body. Nice uppercut there from Dirk. A jab from Reijiro misses. Dirk lands a jab to the nose. Reijiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dirk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. This has been an exciting period of action! Reijiro scores with a decent looking hook.#CL# Dirk clinches with his opponent.
#T2# Dirk trying to stall but Reijiro improves his position.
Dirk prevents Reijiro from breaking the clinch.#BC# Dirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Reijiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Dirk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reijiro's head backwards. Reijiro takes one to the chin there. Dirk throws out a loose jab but Reijiro uses good head movement to avoid it. A countering left hand to the body from Reijiro misses. Dirk swings and misses with a shot to the body and Reijiro counters with a straight right hand. A decent looking cross lands there for Reijiro. Reijiro misses with a double jab
and Dirk counters with a right hand to the body. Reijiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL# Reijiro tries to keep at a distance but Dirk has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Dirk breaks the clinch.
#T3# Reijiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Reijiro looks to land a left hand but Dirk moved out of range nicely. It looks like Dirk has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Dirk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dirk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reijiro. A slow jab from Reijiro misses its intended target. Reijiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Dirk manages to break the clinch.
Dirk tries to clinch but fails miserably and Reijiro counters with a right hand to the body. Dirk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reijiro swings for the body but Dirk moves out of range.
Dirk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reijiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dirk was well out of range. Poor timing from Reijiro.#T4# Reijiro defending well as Dirk loads up on a big left hand. Dirk misses with a wild combination.
Reijiro lands a nice shot that snaps Dirk's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Reijiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dirk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Reijiro jabs Dirk right on the nose. Dirk blinks but takes it well. Reijiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Dirk is just out of range. Dirk is looking to clinch but Reijiro is avoiding it.
Dirk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reijiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dirk scrambles back to his feet. Reijiro avoids the head kick by Dirk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A jab from Reijiro finds it's way through Dirk's defenses. Reijiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dirk tries to clinch up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Uegaki Reijiro will probably get the nod. That's time! Dirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Reijiro misses with a double jab
and Dirk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dirk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Reijiro throws a body shot but no joy. Reijiro avoids the body shot from Dirk.
Reijiro throws a counter combo. Dirk moves away from the strike by Reijiro. Dirk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reijiro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Dirk slips under a jab from Reijiro. Dirk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dirk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reijiro. Dirk is looking to counter punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dirk slips a straight right by Reijiro. Dirk scores with a head kick.
Uegaki Reijiro seems to be getting the better of the standup. A head kick misses from Dirk. Reijiro connects with a body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Reijiro throws a shot from downtown. Dirk moves away and avoids it.#T1##CL# Dirk closes the distance and clinches. Reijiro cracks Dirk with a nice body shot. Reijiro taking a breather. Reijiro tries to throw a body punch but Dirk avoids it by throwing Reijiro back against the cage. #BC# Dirk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reijiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dirk appears to be looking for a big counter. Reijiro misses with a straight left. Dirk slips under a jab from Reijiro. Danny Dirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Reijiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dirk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that Reijiro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. A lazy left from Reijiro finds it's target. Dirk throws a series of punches but Reijiro moves out of range. Dirk moves forwards but Reijiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2# Dirk tries to land a leg kick but Reijiro saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reijiro. Dirk does a little dance to reset his feet. Nice defenses there by Dirk. Reijiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Dirk is just out of range. It looked like Dirk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Dirk throws a leg kick but Reijiro sees it coming and checks it nicely. Despite the aggression on Reijiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Reijiro swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Reijiro throws a nice looking combination but Dirk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Reijiro misses with an uppercut
letting Dirk counter with a right hand. Reijiro throws a lazy right hand but Dirk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Reijiro throws a jab when Dirk was well out of range. Dirk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Dirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reijiro moves away. Reijiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD# Dirk drops Reijiro with a beautiful combination! Reijiro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dirk is looking for the KO!#ROC#Reijiro is rocked! Reijiro walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Reijiro limp body while Dirk jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Dirk! Danny Dirk tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2025 |
#R1# Reijiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fremed looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD# Reijiro cracks Fremed with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fremed looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Reijiro finish him?
#ROC#Fremed is rocked! Reijiro drops Fremed with a big left hand! Fremed is injured, injured bad! Reijiro jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uegaki Reijiro! Our winner, Uegaki Reijiro, 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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