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K-1 MAX 70kg Japan Tournament Live Results
- Written by Dave Walsh
K-1's second big event this year, the Japan MAX 70kg tournament, kicks off at 3:30 AM EST. I've decided to live blog it to help myself and anyone else watching to stay awake. Albert Kraus, Yuji Nashiro, Hiroki Nakajima, Takafumi Morita, Yuya Yamamoto, Shintaro Matsukura, Kenta and Yasuhiro Kido will all be looking to lock up their spot in this year's Final 16 and will need 3 wins in one night to do so. Go Yokoyama and YOSHI are facing off in the night's lone reserve bout while 2010 Japan MAX 70kg GP champion Yuichiro "Jienotsu" Nagashima takes on Kenmun, 2011 Japan MAX 63kg GP champion Yuta Kubo battles Andre Brul and the flashy Kizaemon Saiga takes on Valdrin Vatnikaj.
I doubt I'll be doing any twitter updates, but be sure to follow @LiverKickdotcom and @rianscalia as I'm sure they'll be tweeting throughout tonight's event. {jcomments on}
70kg Japan Tournament Finals:
I was AFK for the fight, but Yuji Nashiro is your unlikely tournament, winner.
63kg Super Fight: Yuta Kubo vs Andre Brul
Round 1: Kubo has a head kick blocked. Head kick almost scores. Kubo jabs and seems to be a lot faster than Bruhl. Knee from Kubo scores to the midsection and he's keeping Bruhl at the end of his jab. Kubo throws body kicks while Bruhl's output has been minimal. Body kick followed by a head kick that somewhat lands for Kubo. He's setting up that question mark kick that he likes and he just missed a head kick. More body kicks and he gets Bruhl right in the liver and Bruhl is down. Kubo jumps on him and knees him, scoring another down. Bruhl is laboring and his mouthpiece comes out. The fight is started again and the round ends. 10-7 for Kubo. Great placement on the liver kick.
Round 2: Kubo comes out attacking the body again with body kicks and knees. Bruhl seems energized now and is actually throwing, but not landing. Kubo scores another down with a well placed kick and goes back to the body. Kubo almost scores with a high kick, but Bruhl evades and lands a knee of his own. Kubo continues to throw kicks to the body and just misses with the head kick again. Kubo keeps throwing kicks to the body and continues to land hard. Kubo continues to go the body and that's how the round finishes. 10-8 for Kubo. Bruhl needs an improbable knockout.
Round 3: Kubo starts round 3 attacking the body with middle kicks again. Bruhl counters off a kick, but gets mostly glove and arm. Bruhl throws a head kick of his own, but it's blocked. Kubo lands more middle kicks and a good knee. More body kicks coming from Kubo. Bruhl lands a left hook as he evades a Kubo kick, but it does little. Kubo continues to kick to the body. Kubo lands a left straight up the middle. Head kick lands, but not hard for Kubo. Bruhl is starting to walk him down, but there's only 10 seconds left and that's how the fight ends. Good showing from Kubo.
Yuta Kubo defeats Andre Bruhl via 3 round Unanimous Decision.
63kg Super Fight: Kizaemon Saiga vs Valdrin Vatnikaj
Round 1: Saiga starts off with some leg kicks. Vatnikaj tries his own and is out of range. Saiga misses a head kick. Head kick from Vatnikaj is blocked. Combination from Saiga finished off with another leg kick. High kicks from both fighters are blocked. Saiga lands a combination then a spinning back kick to the body. Saiga keeps him at distance and throws out a jab. Saiga tries a spinning back kick to the head, but Vatnikaj blocks it. Close round. Mostly uneventful with the exception of Saiga's flashiness. Saiga gets 2 cards from the judges and a draw from the third.
Round 2: Vatnikaj misses with his hands and Saiga digs to the body. Both fighters hit each other with jabs. Vatnikaj is throwing more this round. Vatnikaj has found his range and lands a couple leg kicks. Saiga lands with a 3-punch combo. Saiga lands a few inside leg kicks, but takes a hard right from Vatnikaj in the process. Saiga lands a hard counter right and starts swarming on Vatnikaj now. Vatnikaj pushes out towards the center of the ring. Saiga has him on the ropes and is hitting him in the corner. Flying knee lets Vatnikaj off the hook and they're back in the center. Saiga with a spinning heel kick and the round ends. Close again, but Saiga got the better of the exchanges. All 3 judges give the round to Saiga.
Round 3: Saiga comes out with a leg kick and almost catches Vatnikaj coming in. Vatnikaj just misses with a left hook. Left hook right straight connects for Vatnikaj and he's starting to be the aggressor down 2 points on 2 cards. Saiga sweeps him down with a leg kick and eats a couple punches. Saiga has him in the corner again, but doesn't capitalize. Spinning back kick from Saiga. Vatnikaj is too relaxed and is letting Saiga bully him around the ring. He's been on the ropes for most of the round. High kick from Saiga is blocked. Vatnikaj in the corner again looking to counter, but Saiga avoids his punches. Saiga tries another spinning heel kick. And another. Neither connect and they collide mid-air with flying kicks. Vatnikaj tries to land a big shot, but it's too late. Saiga should win this.
Kizaemon Saiga defeats Valdrin Vatnikaj via 3 round Unanimous Decision.
70kg Tournament Semifinal #2: Yuya Yamamoto vs Kenta
"Put Your Ass in the Air" is definitely the song of the night.
Round 1: Kenta opens with a triple jab. Yuya misses a head kick. Kenta lands a left hook and a body kick. Kenta is looking more like he did in the Krush tournament than in the Kido fight. Kenta blocks another head kick. Kenta with a double jab that lands. Yuya with a 2 punch-leg kick combo. Kenta lands with a right and tries following it up, but misses with a few punches. Yuya hits him with a left hook coming in. Yuya landing well with the leg kicks again. Kenta just got buckled a bit by a leg kick. Yuya's targeting the leg, but Kenta unloads on his head. Interestingly, all 3 judges score the round for Yuya. Odd.
Round 2: Kenta starts checking leg kicks AND LANDS A BIG HEAD KICK ON YUYA. Yuya's back up and Kenta pounces, unloading on Yuya. Yuya's in BIG trouble and clinches to save himself. Kenta with another head kick and he's just relentless. Yuya lands a shot, but Kenta is landing more. Another head kick and more punches from Kenta, but YUya seems to be back. Leg kick sends Kenta to the ground and he's kicked again while on the ground. No down called, but no card for Yuya, just a warning. This is a race between Yuya's chin and Kenta's leg. Yuya starts landing with his hands though, but Kenta gets the better of the exchange. Kenta is relentless. Spinning back fist lands and Kenta is pouring it on. Yuya stabilizes but Kenta isn't letting up. Uppercuts land for Kenta. Yuya going back to the leg kicks and Kenta is in trouble. Yuya ends the round with more leg kicks. Great round. Kenta gets a 10-8 on all 3 scorecards.
Round 3: Kenta comes out swinging and Yuya goes after the leg. Yuya getting inside and kneeing the leg. Kenta starts landing to Yuya's head again, but Yuya's landing hard kicks now. Kenta with a hard left. Both guys are taking loads of punishment. Kenta keeps landing and all Yuya can do is kick his leg. High kick from Yuya is blocked. Yuya seems to have gotten lost offensively and hasn't been targeting the leg as much or landing anywhere else. He goes back to the leg and rushes in. Kenta is in trouble, but he stays up. Kenta starts landing now. 10 seconds left and Kenta lands a high kick. Yuya tires to get him and the round ends with Kenta surviving. Insane fight.
All 3 judges see the fight as a draw. This is bad for Kenta.
Ext Round 1: Both men pick up where they left off, though the pace has lessened. Kenta lands hard with a counter right and is unleashing a barrage of punches on Yuya's face, but Yuya is fine. Kenta continues to land despite his leg. Yuya is starting to pressure now, but Kenta keeps him away with his own punches. Yuya can't land the leg kicks. Kenta almost goes down from a kick, but continues to throw at Yuya. Kenta lands a couple left hooks as Yuya chops away at his leg. Knees from Kenta as Yuya gets his leg again. Kenta is in trouble yet again as Yuya tries to lay it on and Kenta fights his way out. Head kick lands for Kenta and now punches are coming. As the round ends, they're slugging it out with Kenta getting the better of it. The round ends and both man throw their hands in the air. Great fight and incredible heart from both guys. Kenta's leg is destroyed and Yuya took so many good shots.
Yuya Yamamoto defeats Kenta via Ext. Round Decision. Yuya Yamamoto advances to the finals.
Terrible judging. Yuya was given round 1 despite very even output. Kenta also seemed to win rounds 3 and 4 which should have won him the fight in regular time and in the extension round. Questionable judging can be justified, but this is just absurd. Yuya got a big gift. Unfortunately, Kenta got robbed and won't be given the chance to win his second tournament this year.
70kg Tournament Semifinal #1: Yuji Nashiro vs Takafumi Morita
Round 1: Morita comes out with offensive pressure again. Nashiro lands a couple shots but Morita continues to walk him down. Nashiro with a good body shot. Morita's high kick is blocked. Nashiro is landing pretty well and Morita's offensive output isn't what it was in the Nakajima fight. A push kick knocks Nashiro off balance and Morita seems to be finding his rhythm now. Morita shrugs off a high kick and lands a hard right, but Nashiro stabilizes. Morita misses a high kick and Nashiro throws him to the ground. Nashiro lands with back to back 1-2s. All 3 judges score it 10-10.
Round 2: Nashiro is on the front foot now and Morita is countering pretty well. Nashiro lands a right and is now landing in combination, but Morita fires back. Both fighters are exchanging single shots. Morita starts landing and has a head kick blocked. Nashiro catches Morita with a right cross and starts being the aggressor. Nashiro is starting to tire and Morita senses it. Morita has him on the ropes now with little coming back. A Morita head kick misses. Nashiro is trying to throw, but he's visibly tired. Still, he manages to hit Morita. The round ends with a blocked Nashiro head kick. All 3 judges see round 2 for Nashiro.
Round 3: Nashiro head kick is blocked. Nashiro seems to have gotten a second wind. Morita keeps trying to score with the head kick, but is unsuccessful. Nashiro constantly going to the body with his hands. Morita is starting to like winded, now and has lost most of the pop on his shots while Nashiro gets stronger. Nashiro's head kick almost lands. Morita is dead tired and can't manage any offense. Again, his head kick misses. Flying knee for Morita almost lands and now he needs to pour it on. They both swing wildly and the round ends. Should be a win for Nashiro.
Yuji Nashiro defeats Takafumi Morita via 3 round Unanimous Decision. Yuji Nashiro advances to the finals.
63kg Super Fight: Kenmun vs Yuichiro "Jienotsu" Nagashima
Both fighters have dancing entrances and my worst nightmare has become real as Nagashima is dressed as a schoolgirl.
Round 1: Kenmun lands a head kick but Nagashima… catches it? Ok, Kenmun throws and hits Nagashima hard but Nagashima is able to land a counter and drop Kenmun. Now Nagashima jumps in and gets tagged and gets caught again with a head kick. Nagashima takes a low blow, but doesn't get time to rest. Kenmun lands a couple shots again. Kenmun lands hard to Nagashima's head, but Nagashima is fine. Kenmun is fighting with his hands down which isn't too smart against Nagashima. The round ends with almost no action in the second half of the round after the first half was filled with action. Nagashima takes it 10-8 on the knockdown despite being tagged pretty hard on multiple occasions.
Round 2: The round starts and an encounter turns into a clinch. Nagashima slips when both fighters throw kicks and Kenmun jumps in, and kicks Nagashima on the ground. Nagashima is fine, but Kenmun gets a yellow card and a point deduction. Kenmun landing HARD on Nagashima who eats it. Now Kenmun is jawing at Nagashima. Telegraphed shots from both guys, but they're landing. The action slows and they clinch several times. High kick somewhat lands from Kenmun and Nagashima throws him to the ground. Kenmun taunting Nagashima and jawing at him some more. The round ends with the two clinching. This is a weird fight. All 3 judges give the round to Nagashima with the point deduction. Kenmun needs a knockout.
Round 3: Kenmun throws a head kick that misses but the spin around knocks Nagashima down as he was throwing a kick. Kenmun hits Nagashima after he's pushed down, again. No warning or card. Kenmun lunges in wildly and the two clinch. This is not a fight you should show if you're trying to teach the proper way to throw any strike. Kenmun lands and they continue to clinch. Kenmun chants are coming loud from the crowd. The two are tired and throwing. The round ends. Horrible showing from Nagashima although he's going to get the win. He's a better pro wrestler than kickboxer right now.
Yuichiro Nagashima defeats Kenmun via 3 round Unanimous Decision.
70kg Tournament Quarterfinal #4: Kenta vs Yasuhiro Kido
Kenta walked out to a song which repeated the line "Put Your Ass in the Air". I'm hoping he makes it to the finals just so I can hear that two more times.
Round 1: Kido looks tense. Leg kicks from range are the first shots that land from both fighters. Kenta starts throwingwith his hands and Kido lands a head kick that could have been called a down, but was somewhat close. Kenta jumps in but misses. Kenta gets inside a push kick but does little with it. Kenta lands a right and Kido fires back with a leg kick. Kenta is looking to time Kido's low kicks and jump in. Kido throws 3 hard kicks, but none land clean. They exchange insignificant blows and the round ends. 10-9 for Kido from all 3 judges.
Round 2: Kido trying to keep Kenta at range as both fighters throw kicks. Kenta is starting to get inside of Kido's range and backs him into the corner, landing a couple good shots. Kenta tries to land a combination off of a caught kick, but misses. Little offensive action from both fighters as they're both looking to counter. Kenta is the aggressor and Kido tries landing the head kick again, but fails. Kenta with a big left hook that drops Kido. Kido is fine, and tries to go after Kenta, but Kenta jumps on him and is landing to his head. 10-8 round for Kenta putting him up by a point on all 3 cards.
Round 3: Kenta comes out aggressive and throws a 3-punch combo to Kido's head. Head clash and Kido's cut above the left eye. It's not bad, but if he advances it could be a problem. Kenta landing and Kido can't seem to find the target. Kido tries again with the high kick but it's blocked. Both fighters tag one another and now Kido is on the offensive. Kenta is landing but Kido is landing harder. Spinning back fist hurts Kenta and he's wobbling a bit. Kido tags him again, but Kenta fires back. Kido is starting to tire but he hurts Kenta and now Kenta is landing. High kick from Kido just misses. Great third round that will probably go to Kido and give us an extension round.
Kenta defeats Yasuhiro Kido via 3 round Majority Decision.
Strange as the judges gave Kido round 1 in a closer round while he seemed to have won the 3rd. Kenta advances to take on Yuya Yamamoto in semifinal #2.
70kg Tournament Quarterfinal #3: Shintaro Matsukura vs Yuya Yamamoto
Round 1: Matsukura starts it off with a leg kick. Yuya jumps in with a left hook. Yuya lands a combination on the inside and pushes Matsukura into the corner. Yuya with a couple of body kicks and a head kick that's blocked. Yuya landing leg kicks with authority. Yuya lands a hard right after a leg kick. Hard left hook to the body by Yuya. Yuya bullying Matsukura around the ring. Hard body shot-leg kick combo. Yuya landing in combination and Matsukura throwing single shots. 2 judges give it to Yuya, one judge has it as a draw.
Round 2: Matsukura comes out more aggressive and takes the center of the ring. Yuya starts walking him down again, but Matsukura holds his ground. Right hand lands for Yuya but now Matsukura is on the prowl and he lands hard. Matsukura backs off and Yuya is throwing kicks from range. Yuya lands with a hard combination and is now chopping at Matsukura's legs. Hard body-head combination from Yuya. Hard right from Yuya. Matsukura lands a counter right then a quick combination but Yuya is back pressuring. These are some hard leg kicks landing from Yuya and Matsukura isn't checking them. Matsukura lands a hard shot and Yuya wants more. Two judges have it 10-10 and the judge who had last round 10-10 has it 10-9 Yuya. Yuya up a point on all 3 cards.
Round 3: Matsukura yells in his corner, frustrated. Yuya landing hard leg kicks again. Yuya dancing around. Matsukura is looking for his spots, but Yuya is being patient. Matsukura has to go on the offensive. Matsukura jumps in but all of his shots are blocked. High kick from Matsukura blocked. Yuya on his bike while Matsukura looks to score. He throws the jumping knee that dropped Yuya in Krush, but Yuya eats in and smiles. Matsukura attacking now, but not well enough. Yuya has him in the corner and lands a hard right. Matsukura misses Yuya as the round ends. Yuya imposed his will in rounds 1 and 2 and will likely go on to the semis because of it. Matsukura just didn't do enough.
Yuya Yamamoto defeats Shintaro Matsukura via 3 round Unanimous Decision.
Yuya did what he needed to do and is on to the semifinals for it and he took minimal damage.
70kg Tournament Quarterfinal #2: Takafumi Morita vs Hiroki Nakajima
Round 1: Morita comes out with a teep kick and attacks Nakajima. He clips Nakajima with a left and keeps the pressure on. Nakajima lands a right. Morita is putting the pressure on and that's a great way to fight Nakajima. Morita landing more with his hands and kicks. Nakajima landing leg kicks but Morita landing to the head. A knee catches Nakajima and Nakajima dumps him. Morita landing to the head but his head kick is blocked. Morita is smother Nakajima with offense. Morita landing constantly and Hiroki pushes him off. Morita with a knee in close that almost lands. He hasn't let up yet and Nakajima has done nothing. One judge gives the round to Morita and the other two give a draw. Kind of questionable, Morita was all over Nakajima.
Round 2: Nakajima comes out trying to be the aggressor, but Morita is relentless. Nakajima lands a counter 1-2 and backs off Morita. Morita lands a hard right and is putting the pressure back on. Nakajima landing to the body but Morita lands a knee. Morita lands a left hook to the head. Nakajima pushes him in the corner to get some offense of his own but is unsuccessful. Morita continues to smother him with offense and Nakajima is struggling to throw shots. Morita lands another knee. Right from Morita on the inside. Morita landing more shots to the head and Nakajima has 0 defense for it. The round ends and it's somewhat of an ugly fight, but Morita is executing the perfect gameplan. 10-10 from two judges again and 10-9 from one. Morita is up a point on 2 cards.
Round 3: Nakajima comes out aggressive and Morita throws 3 straight head kicks that get blocked. Morita lands a good knee to the body as Nakajima pressures. Nakajima throws him down and lands a knee as he's on the ground. No warning, Morita is fine. Nakajima throwing more this round, but Morita is still trying to blanket him. Morita lands a hard right as Nakajima has his hands down. Morita still constantly pressuring. Both fighters look tired, but Nakajima more so. Both fighters clinching in the middle of the ring. Morita continues to throw and a hard body shot from Nakajima, something he's been doing well. The round ends and it will likely be another 10-10 which should give Morita the majority decision.
Takafumi Morita defeats Hiroki Nakajima via 3 round Decision(didn't hear whether Morita got 2 cards or 3).
And we have another upset, though this one was more probable. Morita executed a great gameplan for Nakajima and it paid off. Takafumi Morita vs Yuji Nashiro in semifinal #1. Didn't think I'd be saying that.
70kg Tournament Quarterfinal #1: Albert Kraus vs Yuji Nashiro
Round 1: Nashiro comes out moving and Kraus lands a jab. Nashiro with a head kick that Kraus blocks. Kraus is stalking Nashiro as he moves around the ring. Kraus lands a right hand and Nashiro is back on the move. Kraus lands a double jab then another hard right. Another right lands for Kraus. Head kick from Nashiro blocked. Nashiro throws a combination that Kraus blocks and Kraus lands again. Nashiro lands a right that hurts Kraus and Kraus covers up as Nashiro pounces! Kraus has regrouped but Nashiro keeps landing and Kraus makes it out of the round. Wow. 10-9 Nashiro from all 3 judges.
Round 2: Nashiro comes out with a knee and Kraus is back to stalking Nashiro who's throwing a lot more now. Kraus lands a hard right and Nashiro is pressing now. Kraus backs him off with a combo. Kraus lands a right and a high kick, but Nashiro shrugs it off. Kraus lands the right twice but Nashiro seems unphased. Nashiro lands a counter right. Kraus looks to get inside but is shoved away whenever he does. Kraus lands to the body and Nashiro launches a flying round kick and the round ends. 10-10 round from all 3 judges. Nashiro up 20-19.
Round 3: Kraus stalking and Nashiro lands a counter right that snaps Kraus' head back. Nashiro now the aggressor but Kraus starts to land and that stops. Kraus landing with rights as Nashiro tries to throw back. Both fighters exchange single shots. Kraus lands a hard right then a short left. Kraus landing more often on Nashiro. Nashiro starts landing and shakes Kraus a little, but Kraus answers with two hard uppercuts. Kraus throwing combos and they're landing on Nashiro's face. Nashiro is taking it all and doesn't seem to care. Head kick AND KRAUS IS DOWN. Nashiro celebrating already. The round ends and Yuji Nashiro has just upset Albert Kraus. Wow. I'm absolutely speechless.
Yuji Nashiro defeats Albert Kraus via 3 round Unanimous Decision.
With Kraus out, each of the 7 remaining fighters has a legitimate chance to win this tournament. Insane.
Tournament Reserve Fight: Takeshi "Go" Yokoyama vs YOSHI
Yokoyama in the blue corner with silver trunks, YOSHI in the red corner with black trunks.
Round 1: Both fighters tentative. Yoshi throws a combo but doesn't land. Yokoyama lands some leg kicks. Yokoyama landing occasionally with leg kicks. Yoshi jumps in and Yokoyama responds with a body kick. 3 straight kicks from Yokoyama and a right from Yoshi that lands. Yokoyama throwing kicks to the body and head now. Yokoyama continues to throw kicks and Yoshi doesn't do much. Round ends with virtually nothing done from either fighter. 10-9 for Yokoyama for all 3 judges.
Round 2: Crowd gets behind Yoshi and both fighters still tentative. Yoshi jumps in with a flying knee but nothing comes of it. Yokoyama still throwing occasional kicks. Yoshi lands a right counter off of a Yokoyama kick and it's the most significant blow landed in the fight so far. Yokoyama throws up a high kick that grazes Yoshi. Yokoyama continues to throw kicks from distance. They exchange leg kicks and still not much happening. The round ends and again, nothing really happened. 10-10 round from 2 judges, one gives it to Yokoyama. 20-19(x2) and 20-18 through 2.
Round 3: Yokoyama throwing from range again. Yokoyama lands a leg kick and body kick and he's throwing more frequently now. Yokoyama lands a high kick but it doesn't do much. Yokoyama is stalking Yoshi down now. Body kick from Yokoyama lands and a high kick from Yoshi misses. Body kick from Yokoyama. High kick partially lands from Yokoyama. Yoshi jumps in with a right and lands and Yokoyama answers with a body kick. Yokoyama throws a spinning heel kick at the end of the round. 10-9 Yokoyama for me giving him the fight 2 rounds to none. Poor showing from Yoshi. Just a little bit of pressure could've cracked Yokoyama.
Go Yokoyama defeats YOSHI via 3 round Unanimous Decision.
After an opening ceremony and two childrens fights, we're back with tournament action.Opening Fight #3: Naoki vs Takayoshi Kitayama
Kitayama in the blue corner with blue trunks, Naoki in the red corner with pink trunks.
Round 1: Leg kick from Naoki is the first strike landed. Kitayama lands a right and both fighters land leg kicks. Inside thigh kick lands twice for Naoki. High kick partially blocked by Kitayama but it still landed more than it should've. Right cross lands from Naoki. Naoki lands part of a combination. Kitayama comes in with a right and lands. Kitayama landing with the hands more. Kitayama swarms at the end of the round, but doesn't land anything. 10-10 round.
Round 2: Naoki comes out aggressive and lands a combination. Kitayama with a hard body kick. Kitayama landing the jab. Naoki's lack of head movement is really hurting him. Naoki pressures and lands, but Kitayama circles and now they're clinching on the ropes. Naoki is landing well with the left and his pressure is rendering Kitayama's jab usesless. The two exchange in the corner and Naoki is landing against the ropes. A hard right lands and Naoki swarms. Kitayama takes about 8 undefended punches but gets away while Naoki pressures. Kitayama survives the round but probably loses it in the process. Naoki 10-9.
Round 3: Crowd cheering for Kitayama and it's seemed to energize him a bit. Kitayama now the aggressor and not much landing from either fighter. Naoki landing at will with the right hand and landing big. Kitayama giving up on defense and Naoki drops him. Kitayama gets back up, but had to rush. Naoki laying it on him again and drops him with a big left hook. Kitayama's back up but Naoki jumps on him again and finishes him off. Naoki wins via 3rd round TKO.
Opening Fight #2: Yuya vs Akihiro Kimura
Kimura in the blue corner, Yuya in the red corner with Jienotsu-esque hair. They train together, so the pink hair follows.
Round 1: Right hand from Yuya as the two exchange leg kicks. Fast pace opening up, mostly leg kicks back and forth. Kimura lands a right straight. Yuya lands a right, both fighters throwing wildly in the corner. Yuya really does resemble Nagashima even in fighting style. Fighters exchange leg kicks with occasional punches. Yuya lands a 1-2 and a relentless combo in the corner and the ref jumps in for a standing 8 count. Kimura with a flying knee attempt but misses. Yuya landing with the hands even more. Almost knocks Kimura down. Kimura is just taking all this punishment. Now Kimura landing with his hands. Yuya lands a few small punches. Kimura lands a big telegraphed right hand and seconds later the round ends. 10-8 Yuya for the knockdown.
Round 2: This round starts where the first left off with both fighters throwing hands and leg kicks. Kimura landing with his hands. Both fighters look somewhat tired. Both fighters exchanging blows with not much being done by either fighter. Kimura keeps throwing out leg kicks. Kimura looks more tired than Yuya, but it's not much of a discrepancy. Yuya lets off a combo but doesn't hit much. Not much action with both fighters tired. 10-10.
Round 3: And this is picking up where round 2 left off with clinching. Ref breaks and warns the fighters. Yuya landing with his hands again while Kimura throws leg kicks and inaccurately throws his hands. Kimura and Yuya landing but Kimura gets the better of it. Yuya is a bit lost with Kimura landing. Knee from Yuya lands. Kimura landing in the corner. Both fighters land with rights, but Yuya lands harder and Kimura is down. The ref calls it before the count is up. Yuya defeats Akihiro Kimura via 3rd round TKO.
Opening Fight #1: Yuya Kai vs Taito:
Kai is in the blue corner with black trunks, Taito in the red corner with white trunks. Two unknowns in an opening fight is almost always fun, let's hope this one is.
Round 1: Taito snapping off leg kicks. Kai with a body kick and Taito with another leg kick. Taito with a combination and an errant kick that lands low. Kai gets a minute to shake it off and the fight's back on. Another leg kick from Taito. Nice 3 punch combo from Taito. Kai throws out a teep and a couple body kicks. Taito avoiding Kai's hands. Left hook from Taito lands hard. Another leg kick for Taito. Kai's landing kicks but without much force. Combo and leg kick land from Kai. 10-9 Taito.
Round 2: Taito comes out with combos and a head kick. Kai pressuring him into the corner, but Taito lands two straight combos. Flying knee and he's all over Kai. Another combination lands from Taito and Kai throws out a head kick that misses. Taito landing another combo. Combination finished with a leg kick for Taito. More combos from Taito and Kai has no answer. Woah, Kai out of nowhere with a knockdown. Taito struggling to get up. He's wobbly and Kai swarms. Right straight lands and Taito goes down and the fight is called. Kai with a good comeback after being dominated for almost two rounds. Yuya Kai defeats Taito via 2nd round TKO.
Aaaaaaaaand we're live. Tanikawa and Yoshihiro Sato are a part of tonight's broadcast. Sadly, Masato is not on tonight's commentating team.


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|Classic Atlantic Salmon No pursuit rivals salmon rivers, flies & legacy
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I know the antis want to ban fishing anyway, but is there any point in giving them extra ammunition by saying that all we want to do is 'play' with the fish for a little while? Killing fish to eat them at least has some purpose.
With regard to the subject of predators. If the control of predators is what it takes to help conserve the salmon as a species, then I must support it. Sooner or later the pendulum must swing. If the populations are allowed to spiral ever upwards the way they are then they are going to start to starve any way. What bothers me is the possibility that the salmon may well be gone by the time that mother nature sets the balance. I am not advocating the eradication of any species, but salmon, without a doubt need more help than catch and release affords them. What do you suppose the odds are on salmon returned by anglers to smolts devoured by goosanders? I know that I personally have shot a goosander (legaly) which had seven salmon parr in it's stomach and I would be willing to bet that this is no record. I know one beat on the upper reaches of the Dee which supports several pairs of these birds. Simple arithmetic paints a devastating picture!
Regards, John
|Willie Gunn
Hi John.
Welcome to the board. I hope you continue to read and comment on the posts.
2 points, I feel that whether we catch & release or catch & kill will make little difference to the antis. They want fishing banned.
On your point about multiplying predators I find it slightly ironic that anglers feel that they should be able to dictate that seals and dolphins cannot catch to eat but anglers can.
I have been reading this thread with interest. Although I return around 80% of the fish I catch, I do not think that compulsory catch and release is a good thing for salmon fishing in general. Firstly I would like to point out that catch and release is becoming a normal part of the salmon fishing scene anyway - without being compulsory. I belong to an angling association, which is over one thousand strong and last years catch figures have indicated that 75% of our salmon were returned. This is an ordinary working man's club, not an idealist's syndicate by any means.
I believe that compulsory catch and release is a dangerous road to be travelling down. To go fishing knowing that you are going to hook, exhaust and then release a fish purely for your enjoyment is not really in the interest of the salmon. I feel we are showing our quarry little in the way of respect. If you give this a moments thought, apart from being morally wrong, we are playing into the hands of the antis.
I also think that we are missing the point a little in that the primary object is to catch to eat, this is how it all started after all. Personally speaking, I enjoy eating and giving away salmon to friends who appreciate it. I harvest what I need.
Catch and release seems to have become some sort of elitist soap box and the angler a convenient scapegoat for the salmon's demise.
I don't believe for one minute that rod caught salmon is anywhere near the top of the list as a reason for the salmon's decline. I think that fishermen are doing a lot, voluntarily for the salmon's wellbeing. If you feel the need to shout about conservation, shout about the multiplying predators, which we do very little about, or the legal netting stations. These two actually kill everything!!!
If salmon conservation is your aim, don't go fishing.
Regards, Johncompulsory
Magical May
Were now quickly heading into the final Spring month and by all accounts the Scottish Spring runs are still holding up pretty well!!
I have been hearing of very good catches recently particularly the higher than average weight of fish this year.
Water levels have held up well all Spring on the major rivers which has been a big plus.I wonder if anyone out there would know if any of their Rivers are having a poorer Spring run than normal? as I certainly have not heard of any!!
Oh my dear Alan.
Good old Alan!!!! I still remember his famous catch phrase...."you just have to go and find them" This was in reply to "where would you recommend we fish today Alan", at this height, temperature etc.
I think in those days, he had different levels of service depending on what time of year you fished (and how much money you spent)
We were definately the bronze level for March/April. Still enjoyed every minute. B beat is lovely.
His BBQs were excellent.
Catch rates
Adrian and Gardener,
There are data from rivers here in Norway showing catch rates of 20 - 70%. All data based on sportsfishing with fly, spoons, worms and prawns. Data are found from comparing counted migration salmon with catch or by comparing counts of after season spawners with fish caught during the fishing season.
|Willie Gunn
Not sure how many they have altogether. We had 2 on Saturday from B making 5 in total for the week. Alan's garden is as neat as ever and his woodpile a work of art.
I had my fish from the other side the wind was horrible making the hut side almost unfishable. I hate double-speying from the bank
Hi W.G.
Thanks for clearing that date up for us!!
Have they had many off the 4 beats?and hows Alans dahlias?
Well done,did you catch it from the hut side or the opposite bank?
|Willie Gunn
Re: Gardner / Andy
Caught a nice 10lb er in the Rock pool released of course.
Adrian, rod-and-line is more efficient than you suggest. I believe the evidence shows that, in a hard-fished river, more than 10% of the run of fish will be caught in the course of a season. This varies through the season, though - a higher proportion of spring fish seem to be caught. This is not only because they remain in the river for longer and so are fished over more often, but also because they do seem to be more willing to take when fresh run. Hence the need for particular measures to conserve them.
The % caught will almost certainly have increased in recent times. I don't think this is because we fish better than our predecessors, but simply because, as the numbers of returning fish reduce (as they have done almost everywhere), rod catches do not reduce by the same proportion. Faced with a pool containing 10 salmon, you might catch 1. If the same pool contains 100 salmon, you are most unlikely to catch 10. Also, almost every river you care to name will have seen an increase in fishing effort in the last 50 years. More rods are crammed onto the same water and rods will tend to fish for longer, too.
You make an interesting point in your last para. I sometimes return fish. I also sometimes kill fish when I feel the runs are large enough to spare them and if they will be put to good use. Remember that any river has a maximum head of fry and parr that it can support, so provided there are enough spawners to stock it to capacity, any extra fish will not actually increase the number of smolts. Also, only about 2-3% of salmon are repeat spawners, so unlike trout which will remain in the river for years if not killed, salmon are unlikely to return in subsequent seasons.
But, like you, I also feel that if numbers are seriously low, we should probably not fish at all. There are differences of opinion about the mortality rate among released fish, but there is no denying that, however carefully and expertly it is done, there will always be some deaths. And the mortality rate is higher in fresh fish (which are already under stress caused by the transition from salt to fresh water) and when the water is warm and deoxygenated.
For the last few years I have foregone the opportunity to fish a well-known river in the early part of the season because its runs are so reduced. Although others continue to fish it and return what they catch, I feel that, in the light of such low numbers, the river may not be able to afford to lose even one fish. To me, returning a badly bleeding fish which will only go to feed the eels is far less morally acceptable than killing and eating it. For this reason I would always prefer a flexible regime to blanket C&R, but for this to work there also needs to be a genuine willingness among fishermen to return fish where possible. Attitudes have changed a great deal here in the last 10 years, but there's still some way to go.
This is an interesting debate! Its been a few years since I did any Salmon fishing. Back then, catch and release was a very novel concept. In fact finding a "taker" during a week of Salmon fishing was a novel concept!
I remember my last trip to the Tweed one late November watching literally hundreds of fish moving upstream and yet during the course of that week only one fish was taken from my bank (a bright 8lb grilse) and one from the opposite bank (a 20lber in full autumn livery).
This thread started out as a discussion about springers but the point here is there were a lot of rods on the river that week and a lot of fish in the river but only two were caught. Bottom line, legitimate rod and line fishing is an innefficient method of harvesting Salmon. The old rule of thumb was that 1 in 100 salmon were takers. I don't know if that had any basis in science and statistics can be dangerous but remember that one draught with a sein net is 100% effective at removing every fish from a pool in a matter of minutes.
I support catch and release. Having lived in the U.S, for almost 10 years now its become the natural thing to do. Mandatory or voluntary? If Rod and Line were the only risk a fish runs from high seas to the redds then a limit system with C&R permitted seems appropriate. If things get so bad that C&R has to be mandated then you have to question wether the deliberate targetting of Salmon by rod and line should be permitted at all.
|Gary W
Sorry, I didn't realise that you were talking about a specific beat/river.
I think it is a shame that we require such rules at all. Unfortunately, it is the minority of inconsiderate fisherman who force boards/owners to impose such ruling.
The stocks on one of the rivers I fish(west coast) are almost totally depleted, yet, during the low water in September last year the bailiffs allowed anglers to kill over 30 fish from one pool.
I have written and complained verbally about this to the association in question, and they have the arguement that they need the ticket/permit revenue. What a disaster!
Gary, I'm certainly not against you taking your fish for the year. That wasn't my point.
My point was based around the issue on a certain beat on the Dee. Today the beat allows anglers to kill a fish whether they fish 3 days or 1 week, thus potentially doubling the mortality rate.
What I would like to see from that particular beat and, if I were being honest, others, is the rule where you may only keep 1 fish if you fish for the whole week. A compromise and fair IMO. That means if you choose to fish 1 or 3 days you accept the fact the everything goes back. I often take 3 days, but would be happy with this rule, knowing that if I wanted a fish to take home I would need to take a weeks fishing and catch 2 at least.
It's all pretty hypothectical anyway, as the Dee has a 100% C&R and it's only a few beats abuse it.
For other rivers and where timeshares and public waters have to be considered, I accept rules may have to be different.
|Gary W
I disagree with the idea that only anglers fishing on weekly lets should be allowed to keep a fish. I live in Scotland and like to fish in as many rivers as time, my wife, and my wallet will allow. However, in order to keep the cost of my fishing down, I travel to and from my fishing, same day, on day tickets where available.
I, generally, only keep one fish a year; sometimes two. I am selective where I take my fish from, only taking fish from rivers that IMO have a sustainable enough stock to allow anglers to take the odd fish home.
I am also involved, voluntarily, in river management and restocking programmes. Why should somebody who fishes one week a year be allowed to keep a fish, when I fish all year round and contribute to river management, and fishing on a day ticket would not be allowed to keep a fish or two for the year?
Lummels, IMO day & 3-day lets should not be allowed to kill fish. If you are fishing for a week, you can take a fish home, provided it's not your first one caught. That would keep the majority of people happy and returning to fish year after year and bringing much needed money into the area. It would also provide a level of choice for people. i.e. split your week 3&3 on different beats and adhere to 100% C&R, or take a week on 1 beat and have 1 fish to take home.....if you want to!
You only need to look at the Dee website to see that there is still a lot of fishing unlet on the river. 10 years ago, this was not the case. Don't get me wrong, as a paying fisher, it gives me plenty of opportunities to fish different beats and different times, but if I were an owner, I maybe somewhat disappointed that my beat isn't being fished to it's full potential. I would imagine ghillies would prefer a full-house also.
I hope the Spey Board have done the right thing and have balanced the needs correctly. Time will tell.
As you pointed out, things are looking better this season in terms of numbers and also size, especiallyon the Dee. Always a sign of a healthy ECO system when you see all sizes running the river. What also has impressed me are the numbers of fry in the Dee. Most I have ever seen. A good sign also. Let's hope so.
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we will not be drafting a wide receiver with the #12 pick. get over it. think cb, dt, de, lb or ot. you can take that to the bank....
The pick at 12 has OL\DL written all over it. Did you not see the OL play yesterday?
Just like Jeff "doesn't take QB's in the 1st round" either right
His speed and cutting ability for his size is just flat out ridiculous. Imagine If he fell in the second round (Which wont happen)
If only Damontre Moore fell in our laps the first pick
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http://www.footballsfuture.com/2013/prospects/wr.htmlWest Virginia's Stedmon Bailey, Clemson's DeAndre Hopkins, and Tennessee's Corradelle Patterson, and Oklahoma's Kenny Stills are underclassmen to keep an eye on as potential day two targets should they declare.
love patterson. just a little worried because he is so raw. but man he has great upside
The knock is that he runs crap routes and hasn't had much time playing as a "receiver", but the guy is a natural playmaker. Can give you that 'home run' play at any moment.
No doubt in my mind whoever takes this guy will have some highlight reels in 2013. I just hope Jeff pulls the trigger. At 12 I seriously wouldn't be mad if we took him. That or trade back and still get him. (Kiper has him going 11 right now)
Also, he has Hunter slipping to the 2nd. Would love to steal him if he falls that low. Both great prospects.
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- There are no exciting play features.
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"I'm on a diet!!" she declared yet again, perhaps trying to convince herself more than anyone else. It was the typical troubling tiresome teen time all over again. The diet drama is into its second week, but is wildly swinging, and so is the mood!Most discussion takes place over the after school snack. Much to his delight, junior happily tries to grab the cookies off her plate. "I'll take it if she doesn't want it," he charmingly whispers. One withering look from me, and the cookie is left alone, under her nose, tempting her, yet not quite. Then I sit and try and get her attention. "I haven't eaten anything all day," she mumbles. Do I sense self pity?
Then the Mama begins to talk, maybe preach. "Eat sensibly. These cookies have oats and whole wheat. These are healthy, eat them". Home made fresh lime juice is grabbed out of the fridge and guzzled. How long can we stay hungry? Milk is given a withering look, yet its arrival in the garb of a strawberry banana smoothie {banana not disclosed} meets sweet surrender. Slurrrp!! Game on! Next day… "Will you have some chocolate granola? It's got complex carbs, no butter, well almost none". "Yes please." An orange is always eaten without a whine…she loves it! Vary the platter is my inner call, so it's Orange Marmalade Oats Energy Bars on offer another day … always a winner!All this drama got me thinking, and reminded me of these olive oil crackers. A sweet charming Delhi foodie called me a few days ago, was between jobs, and wondered if I would teach her to decorate a cake. 'Of course', I said. She was over a few days later. We talked non stop for the 3 hours that she was here. While the banter hung around cookbooks for a longtime, we discussed Ottolenghi The Cookbook, and she mentioned making the olive oil crackers from an Ottolenghi recipe off the net. She was determined to get herself a copy of the book as she leafed through mine. {I ♥ that book that Hilda gave me}.We had a great morning decorating her home baked cake. Nidhi is a quick learner and a wonderful person. She brought an eggless cake {she's severely allergic to eggs}, and we gave it a dark chocolate ganache, a spiderweb on top, made a chocolate lace border and topped it with a fanned out strawberry… all in the span of an hour. She loved it!!The 'cracker conversation' came back to me a few days later when the teen said she was 'still' on a diet. Ottolenghi time again, a cookbook I love to use. I'm surprised I never did these crackers before! They've become a staple at home. I've made them over and over again with different toppings. I substituted a little plain flour with whole wheat flour, and they were very very good indeed. Toppings I used were sea salt, Tuscan dried herbs, minced garlic, pepper, sesame, poppy seeds. The next batch included garlic paste added to the dough … yes, we love garlic! Did I tell you I finally got my Thermomix? Santa got here late, but in many ways, better late than never is great!! Making this dough is an absolute cinch in the machine!Made a roasted red bell pepper garlic dip to go with the crackers, spiced by a dash of home made sriracha type sweet chili garlic sauce which was finger licking good. For another batch I made a home made quark dip – tangy, garlicky and ever so creamy! Ottolenghi has the dough divided into 25 walnut shaped balls, and each rolled as thin as possible into 'witches tongue' like shapes! I just divided the dough into 4, rolled it out as thin as possible, splashed it with EVOO, sprinkled the toppings and cut rectangles with a pastry wheel. I think this is a lot easier than rolling individual crackers, though the witches tongues sound wickedly enticing! You must try whichever grabs your fancy, and if you like crisp savoury crackers then these are for you! Healthy and addictive!!
Olive Oil Crackers
200g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
50gm whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
115ml water
25ml extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Maldon flaky salt, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, minced garlic etc for sprinkling/topping
Combine all the ingredients except the sea salt in a large bowl. Bring it together, and then turn onto a work surface and knead briefly until smooth. Wrap in cling film and leave it to rest for an hour in the fridge. {I kept a batch overnight as well, and it worked just fine}.
Line 2-3 trays with baking parchment.
Preheat the oven to 220°C . On a well floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll a quarter of the dough at a time, as thin as possible. {or you can divide the dough into 25 pieces and roll out thin tongues as described by Ottolenghi.}
Use lots of flour to ensure the dough doesn't stick to the surface. Brush the top generously with olive oil, then sprinkle on the sea salt, or topping of your choice. Cut into rectangles with a pastry cutter.
Place the crackers on the prepared tray. Bake for 6 – 7 minutes, until crisp and golden brown. Store in an airtight container.
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new and old laptops
I've had a new laptop for a couple months. It's a lot larger and faster than my old Dell Mini 9 netbook, which I somewhat famously used exclusively for 5 years.
The new laptop is a Lenovo Yoga 11, and its screen can bend all the way back and around to under the keyboard, converting it to a tablet. (Held together with some quite powerful magnets, it turns out.. when did those become ok to have around computer equiment?) This is a feature I've always felt laptops should have, especially after the Mini 9, which couldn't even open out to flat. Although since the accelerometer is not yet working under Linux, and Linux GUIs are not very well suited for tablets, I have so far mostly used the feature for a) reading and b) cleaning that usually hard to reach area around the hinge.
Anyway, this is a laptop that wants to be a tablet, including all the bad parts, like a hard to remove battery. (20-some torx screws, according to the service manual.) Yesterday I made the mistake of running down the battery all day, and when I plugged it in, after a gloomy grey day, there was not enough oomph in the house's battery bank to recharge a hungry L-ion battery.
So I was stuck using my old laptop for several hours, with its battery removed, and its lack of fan making it a nice warm lump. It felt kind of like driving around in an old VW bus, everything is awkward and slow, and yet somehow also charming, and at the end you wonder how you put up with it for so long.
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By Tiernan Ray
Here are some things going on this morning in your world of tech:
Amazon.com (AMZN) shares are up $1.42, or half a percent, at $315.55, after the company announced two new models in its "Kindle Fire" line of tablet computers, the "Fire HDX," with 7-inch and 8.9-inch displays with beefed up chips, memory and battery life, for $229 or $379, and a $139 model, a slimmer, lighter version of the prior "Fire HD" model. The Fire HD becomes available October 2nd, the HDX, on October 18th and November 7th for the smaller and larger model, respectively.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos did an extended interview with CNBC tech reporter John Fortt this morning to discuss the devices.
Topeka Capital Markets's Victor Anthony, who has a Buy rating on the shares, and a $350 price target, this morning writes that we believe the specs and features offer a compelling economical alternative to iPads," adding "Amazon is well on its way to effectively replicate Apple's business model."
Speaking of Amazon, BB&T Capital Markets's Anthony Chukumba this morning reiterates a Buy rating on competitor Best Buy (BBY), writing that his recent comparison of pricing of various goods between the two retailers is giving him hope that Best Buy is "improving its value proposition."
"With the notable exception of accessories, Best Buy's prices are largely in line with those of Amazon, and in some cases were actually lower. Excluding accessories, Best Buy's prices were 3.7% m
Topeka's Anthony was a busy fellow this morning. He also penned a note about Twitter's head of brand advocacy, Melissa Barnes, and her appearance at the Advertising Week conference. Barnes, writes Anthony, told attendees about a number of factoids regarding Twitter's reach: "According to her, 70% of Twitter's 400 million unique visitors access the site on mobile, and users send one billion Tweets every two days."
"Other stats include 65% of users are on Twitter while watching TV, and 40% of all Twitter traffic around peak time is about TV."
Twitter, of course, is gearing up for an IPO. In case you missed it, Kara Swisher of AllThingsD last night had a nice roundup of tidbits about the company's secretive IPO prospectus, which actually was filed not in August, when the company tweeted it, but back in the middle of July.
Shares of Facebook (FB) are up 25 cents, or half a percent, at $48.68, as the thumbs-up trend continues: Canaccord Genuity's Michael Graham initiated coverage of the stock with a $60 price target, writing that "While the US is close to saturation, Facebook's global penetration currently stands at only ~20% and we believe there is still room for user growth."
"Facebook already has nearly 1.2 billion monthly users, but we believe the user base can grow by roughly one-third by 2015."
The drama continues for BlackBerry (BBRY) as its suitor, Fairfax Financial Holdings, is seeking partners to help it take the company private. The Globe & Mail's Jacquie McNish this morning writes that Fairfax is soliciting $1 billion in equity investments from institutional investors to support its $4.7 billon bid. McNish writes Fairfax head Prem Watsa is personally making calls to leading Canadian and U.S. pension and private equity funds, citngin multiple unnamed sources.
Chip maker Cypress Semiconductor (CY) continues to be under pressure following a 16% drop yesterday after cutting its outlook and warning of weakness in business from some mobile device customers. The shares are down 19 cents, or 2%, at $9.46.
Wedbush's Betsy Van Hees this morning cut her rating on the shares to Neutral from Outperform, and cut her price target to $10 from $14, writing that the company is "once again back in the penalty box for what we think this time could be for an extended stay of at least a couple of quarters."


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By Parrish Alford/NEMS Daily Journal
NASHVILLE – Sometimes history repeats itself. If it does tonight, that would please the Ole Miss basketball team and its fans.
The last time the Rebels won at Vanderbilt's Memorial Gym was 2001 when Ole Miss advanced to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament.
The next year the Rebels reached the tournament again, but a year later began a drought that still continues.
Looking for its third-straight SEC win, its second on the road, Ole Miss visits a transitioning Vanderbilt team tonight. Tipoff at Memorial Gym is 8 p.m.
More for history buffs: Vanderbilt is 47-5 against Ole Miss in Nashville.
Ole Miss won its SEC opener at Tennessee last Wednesday then knocked off No. 10 Missouri at home Saturday night.
Vanderbilt (6-8) lost its first two SEC games, 60-58 against Kentucky at home before getting pounded at Arkansas 56-33.
Who's on point?
Point guard Kedren Johnson, the Commodores' leading scorer with 15.7 points a game, aggravated an injured shoulder, and coach Kevin Stallings said Monday that Johnson's availability for tonight was unknown.
Stallings also said he doesn't expect Vanderbilt's recent success against Ole Miss at Memorial Gym to be a factor.
"Veteran teams tend to have experience on the road. It impacts those teams with older guys less than it does teams with younger guys."
Since 2001 the Rebels have beaten Vanderbilt just twice and have lost by an average margin of 11 points on all five trips to Memorial Gym.
Ole Miss starts two seniors and brings a third off the bench early in the game. Junior college transfer Marshall Henderson, leading the SEC in scoring at 18.6 points a game, gained Division 1 road experience playing at Utah two years ago.
The Rebels' seniors won't likely be affected by the placement of the benches – in the end zones and not on the sidelines. Most of the Ole Miss players will experience the uniqueness of Memorial Gym for the first time.
"We had a discussion about the configuration of the court. It's different when you're playing away from the bench," Kennedy said. "You really depend on guys to take ownership and communicate among themselves. Coaches are typically eliminated from the conversation when the ball is away from you. It's easy to talk about, but it will be a change for our guys who have not gone through it."


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Desserts & Drinks
Coconut Bread Pudding
A luscious holiday dessertFor a dessert that sends your guests home with a smile, serve up a dish of freshly baked Coconut Bread Pudding. Bread pudding is a staple in homes throughout Latin America. This version is made with soft challah bread and warm spices, and GOYA® Coconut Milk for a decidedly tropical flair! Temptingly aromatic as it exits the oven, our coconut bread pudding recipe makes a spectacular holiday dessert. Creamy on the inside and crusty on top, it's totally irresistible, all the way through! Top with a drizzle of GOYA® Dulce de Leche for a sweet finale.
Serves 10
Prep time: 10 min.
Total time: 1 hr., 20 min.
2 cups heavy cream
1 can (13.5 oz) GOYA® Coconut Milk
Ľ cups raisins
5 GOYA® Whole Cloves
1 GOYA® Cinnamon Stick
1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
˝ tsp. GOYA® Salt
8 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
1 loaf (12 oz.) Challah or brioche bread, cut into 1" cubes
1 bottle (14 oz.) GOYA® Dulce de Leche
|Heat oven to 325°F In saucepan over medium-high heat, bring heavy cream, coconut milk, raisins, cloves, cinnamon, ginger and salt to boil. Remove pot from heat. Let stand 15 minutes. Remove and discard cinnamon stick, cloves and ginger.
|In large bowl, using whisk, beat together egg yolks and sugar until yolks are pale yellow. Gradually whisk in reserved coconut milk mixture and 1 cup shredded coconut. Add bread cubes; stir to coat; let sit until saturated, about 15 minutes.
|Transfer bread mixture to greased 13"x9" baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining coconut flakes. Bake, uncovered, until custard is just set and springy to the touch (quick read thermometer inserted in center should read 160°F), about 35 minutes. Serve warm; drizzle with dulce de leche before serving, if desired.
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To ensure the bread becomes fully saturated in the coconut milk mixture (Step 2), periodically press down on the tops of the bread cubes to submerge them in the custard. If your bread is a day old or dry, your may need to increase the soaking time to 30 minutes. The bread mixture is ready when it looks wet and mushy.


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One of Andrea del Sarto's most celebrated masterpieces is The Madonna of the Harpies (Florence, Galleria degli Uffizi), which is signed and dated 1517. The altarpiece is as arresting in its simple austerity as it is complex in its iconographical meaning. The visual intricacy and emotional resonance that characterise The Madonna of the Harpies are also evident in Andrea's small-scale works from this same period. Recently one such painting depicting the Madonna and Child has reappeared. Although its composition was known from another autograph version in the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, the new picture raises a number of interesting questions about Andrea's working procedures. The Madonna stands before a pair of slightly parted, bottle-green curtains and in front of a stone parapet. In her right hand she holds a book, while with her left she supports the Christ Child, whose classically proportioned body is revealed through a delicate piece of diaphanous drapery. With a taunting expression of laughter the young child looks away from his mother, yet simultaneously gestures towards her with a chubby finger. Just as in The Madonna of the Harpies, the stoic introspection of the Madonna is contrasted with the infant's impish grin.
The Virgin's finely chiselled features, high forehead and pointed chin were derived from a model consistently used by Andrea in the mid-1520s. It is generally assumed that the model was his wife, Lucrezia del Fede.
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Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong (chronic) disease in which there is a high level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes.
Noninsulin-dependent diabetes; Diabetes - type 2; Adult-onset diabetes
Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas by special cells, called beta cells. The pancreas is behind the stomach. Insulin is needed to move blood sugar (glucose) into cells. There, it is stored and later used for energy.
When you have type 2 diabetes, your fat, liver, and muscle cells do not respond correctly to insulin. This is called insulin resistance. As a result, blood sugar does not get into these cells to be stored for energy.
When sugar cannot enter cells, a high level of sugar builds up in the blood. This is called hyperglycemia.
Type 2 diabetes usually occurs slowly over time. Most people with the disease are overweight when they are diagnosed. Increased fat makes it harder for your body to use insulin the correct way.
Type 2 diabetes can also develop in people who are thin. This is more common in the elderly.
Family history and genes play a role in type 2 diabetes. Low activity level, poor diet, and excess body weight around the waist increase your chance of getting the disease.
People with type 2 diabetes often have no symptoms at first. They may not have symptoms for many years.
Early symptoms of diabetes may include:
The first symptom may also be:
Your health care provider may suspect that you have diabetes if your blood sugar level is higher than 200 mg/dL. To confirm the diagnosis, one or more of the following tests must be done.
Diabetes blood tests:
Diabetes screening is recommended for:
If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you need to work closely with your health care provider. You will likely need to see your provider every 3 months. At these visits, you can expect your provider to do the following:
The following tests will help you and your doctor monitor your diabetes and prevent problems:
The goal of treatment at first is to lower your high blood glucose levels. Long-term goals are to prevent problems from diabetes.
The most important way to treat and manage type 2 diabetes is activity and nutrition.
Learning diabetes management skills will help you live well with diabetes. These skills help prevent health problems and the need for medical care. Skills include:
It may take several months to learn these skills. Keep learning about diabetes, its complications, and how to control and live with the disease. Stay up-to-date on new research and treatments.
Checking your blood sugar levels yourself and writing down the results tells you how well you are managing your diabetes. Talk to your doctor and diabetes educator about how often to check.
To check your blood sugar level, you use a device called a glucose meter. Usually, you prick your finger with a small needle called a lancet. This gives you a tiny drop of blood. You place the blood on a test strip and put the strip into the meter. The meter gives you a reading that tells you the level of your blood sugar.
Your health care provider or diabetes educator will help set up a testing schedule for you. Your doctor will help you set a target range for your blood sugar numbers. Keep these factors in mind:
Keep a record of your blood sugar for yourself and your health care provider. Based on your numbers, changes may need to be made to your meals, activity or medicines to keep your blood sugar level in the right range.
Work closely with your doctor, nurse, and dietitian to learn how much fat, protein, and carbohydrates you need in your diet. Your meal plans should fit your lifestyle and habits and should include foods that you like.
Managing your weight and having a well-balanced diet are important. Some people with type 2 diabetes can stop taking medicines after losing weight. This does not mean that their diabetes is cured. They still have diabetes.
Very obese patients whose diabetes is not well managed with diet and medicine may consider weight loss (bariatric) surgery.
Regular activity is important for everyone. It is even more important when you have diabetes. Reasons why exercise is good for your health:
Talk to your health care provider before starting any exercise program. People with type 2 diabetes may need to take special steps before, during, and after physical activity or exercise.
If diet and exercise do not help keep your blood sugar at normal or near-normal levels, your doctor may prescribe medication. Since these drugs help lower your blood sugar levels in different ways, your doctor may have you take more than one drug.
Some of the most common types of medication are listed below. They are taken by mouth or injection.
You may need to take insulin if your blood sugar cannot be controlled with any of the above medicines. Insulin must be injected under the skin using a syringe, insulin pen, or pump. It cannot be taken by mouth because the acid in the stomach destroys insulin.
Your doctor may prescribe medicines or other treatments to reduce your chance of developing eye disease, kidney disease, and other conditions that are common in people with diabetes. These conditions are called complications of diabetes.
People with diabetes are more likely than those without diabetes to have foot problems. Diabetes damages the nerves. This can make you less able to feel pressure on the foot. You many not notice a foot injury until you get a severe infection.
Diabetes can also damage blood vessels. Small sores or breaks in the skin may become deeper skin sores (ulcers). The affected limb may need to be amputated if these skin ulcers do not heal or become larger, deeper or infected.
To prevent problems with your feet:
There are many diabetes resources that can help you understand more about type 2 diabetes. You can also learn ways to manage your condition so you can live well with diabetes.
Diabetes is a lifelong disease and there is no cure.
Some people with type 2 diabetes no longer need medicine if they lose weight and become more active. When they reach their ideal weight, their body's own insulin and a healthy diet can control their blood sugar level.
After many years, diabetes can lead to serious problems:
Call 911 right away if you have:
These symptoms can quickly get worse and become emergency conditions (such as convulsions or hypoglycemic coma).
Also call your doctor if you have:
You can help prevent type 2 diabetes by keeping a healthy body weight and an active lifestyle.
American Diabetes Association. Standards of medical care in diabetes -- 2013. Diabetes Care. 2013;36 Suppl 1:S11-S66.
Eisenbarth GS, Polonsky KS, Buse JB. Type 2 diabetes mellitus. In: Melmed S, Polonsky KS, Larsen PR, Kronenberg HM, eds. Williams Textbook of Endocrinology. 12th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Elsevier Saunders; 2011: chap 31.
Inzucchi SE, Sherwin RS. Type 2 diabetes mellitus. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 237.
Pories WJ, Mehaffy JH, Staton KM. The surgical treatment of type two diabetes mellitus. Surg Clin North Am. 2011;91:821-836.
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Resources for Locating Caribbean Ancestors in New York City
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A large percentage of African-Americans now living in New York City can trace their ancestry back to the Caribbean. Discover the resources available to trace your family back from the Big Apple to many of the 7000+ islands that make up this ethnically and culturally diverse archipelago.
Andrea Ramsey is a longtime member of the NYG&B and a member of the Jean Sampson Scott Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society of Greater New York. She is a frequent lecturer on Afro-American research relating to the history and culture in the Anglophone Caribbean.
This lecture is free and no registration is required.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm
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Ms Karin Rancuret, area director, the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency, Singapore
The Netherlands, despite its relatively small size, serves as the base for many multinational life sciences companies in Europe. These include not just multinational companies such as Abbott, Merck and Roche, but also smaller niche players such as the CordLife from Singapore.
The factors that make the Netherlands an attractive location for international companies include, conducive research environment, competitive fiscal climate and an international business environment. The Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA), an operational unit of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation, helps and advises foreign companies in establishing, rolling out and expanding their business activities in the Netherlands. The Life Sciences & Gezondheid (health) program, an initiative of the government and the industry, helps small and medium-sized companies find funding and opportunities to develop their products. Currently, there are 935 such companies in the country, and many of these have collaborated with Asian companies for research and development.
In an interaction with BioSpectrum, Ms Karin Rancuret, area director of NFIA in Singapore, discussed opportunities in the life sciences industry in The Netherlands and its collaborations with Asian countries to bring new technologies and products to the market.
In what areas of life sciences is the Netherlands building its potential?
Ms Rancuret: Maintaining and improving an aging population's quality of life while keeping healthcare affordable and sufficiently staffed is one of the major challenges of our time. It is also a major opportunity for the knowledge economy and for the life sciences and health industry in particular. Innovations in this industry can contribute to solutions for this challenge and these innovations will find ready demand in the healthcare market, which is one of the largest and fastest growing markets in the world.
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