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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND TWO
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Josuke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Josuke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tanaka's guard.
Tanaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Tanaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Josuke defends well.
Josuke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tanaka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tanaka is trying to control the position but Josuke postures up.
Josuke wants to pass the guard but Tanaka is keeping the position.#SUB#
Josuke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Josuke is working Tanaka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Josuke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Josuke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB#
Tanaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Josuke defends well.
Tanaka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tanaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Josuke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Josuke has managed to get both his arms back between Tanaka's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Josuke is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tanaka has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Josuke is looking to defend but Tanaka has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Josuke! Tanaka pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Josuke taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ryo Tanaka!
A victorious Ryo Tanaka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 976 Round 1
Date: Apr 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Josuke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Muwaitang pinned against the cage. Muwaitang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Josuke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Josuke slips a jab from Muwaitang.
Josuke 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#
Josuke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Muwaitang wants to break free but Josuke has control.
Josuke keeps control of Muwaitang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Muwaitang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muwaitang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Muwaitang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muwaitang throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Jotaro Josuke has been cut.
Josuke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muwaitang as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Josuke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Muwaitang tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Josuke manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muwaitang is trying to stand.
Josuke connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Muwaitang has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#T1#
Muwaitang trying to get back to his feet but Josuke is in full control for now.
Josuke is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Muwaitang wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Muwaitang is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Josuke off. It looks like it's working - Josuke slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Muwaitang displaying calm under pressure there.
Muwaitang throws a right hand that Josuke ducks under and follows up with a left that Josuke also avoids with ease.
A big left from Muwaitang misses.
Muwaitang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Josuke circles away quickly and effectively.
Saipam Muwaitang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Josuke has managed to clinch.
Muwaitang prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jotaro Josuke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Muwaitang breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Josuke misses with a wild combination.
Josuke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muwaitang closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Josuke! Muwaitang dives in looking to finish! Josuke is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saipam Muwaitang!
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