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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Tanaka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zegan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zegan counters with a nice uppercut.
Zegan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tanaka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zegan - the referee stops the clock and Tanaka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zegan. Tanaka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tanaka moves in looking to clinch but Zegan pushes him off.
Zegan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zegan cracks Tanaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zegan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zegan scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zegan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zegan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Tanaka is rocked!
Tanaka with a poor takedown
and Zegan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tanaka shoots and misses
and Zegan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka is breathing heavily.#T1#
Zegan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tanaka seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Zegan closes the distance and clinches.
Zegan lands a body punch.
Zegan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zegan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tanaka's defenses. #BC2#
Zegan manages to break the clinch.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body kick there by Zegan.#CL2#
Zegan gets a clinch.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zegan to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Zegan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zegan cracks the inside of Tanaka's front leg. #KD2#
Zegan cracks Tanaka with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tanaka looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zegan finish him?
Tanaka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zegan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Zegan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Tanaka falls backwards - clearly groggy! Zegan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maciej Zegan!
Maciej Zegan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck for Eugene with that takedown attempt.
Eugene will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tanaka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Eugene tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eugene somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phallos Eugene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eugene shoots for a takedown but Tanaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Eugene closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eugene lands in his opponent's guard.
Tanaka wants to hit a switch here but Eugene passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tanaka there!
Tanaka can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka keeps trying to improve his position.#SU#
Eugene is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Tanaka tries to clinch up.#T1#
Eugene stuffs the takedown.
Eugene is looking for a counter combo.
Tanaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Tanaka tries to get set, Eugene tries to push him back and clinch up but Tanaka manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Eugene shoots in and bounces Tanaka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Eugene stays in close to Tanaka's body and controls the position.
Eugene passes Tanaka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eugene looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Eugene seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tanaka for as long as he can get away with.
Eugene continues to stall.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Tanaka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eugene's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eugene's back!
Tanaka controlling well, preventing Eugene from escaping the position.
Tanaka tries to get the hooks in deep but Eugene pushed the leg off.
Tanaka not allowing Eugene to control his hands.
Tanaka keeps control of the position as Eugene tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Tanaka is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Eugene knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Eugene for a finish. #SUB2#
Tanaka has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Eugene has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Tanaka working for the choke. #T4#
Eugene is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Tanaka is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Eugene defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Eugene is really stuck here.
Eugene knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tanaka on the ground.#SUB2#
Tanaka patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tanaka looking to break Eugene's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Eugene remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tanaka will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Eugene turns into Tanaka and is now in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eugene not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergio Tanaka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Eugene's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Eugene fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanaka fails with the takedown
and Eugene counters with a straight right hand.
Tanaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eugene circles away.#TD#
Eugene manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tanaka on his heels. He'll look to pass Tanaka's guard now, I'm sure.
Tanaka is looking to stand back up but Eugene counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tanaka. #REVB#
Tanaka trying to control but Eugene postures up.
Tanaka wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugene with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Eugene has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eugene lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Eugene is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eugene is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phallos Eugene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eugene feints a jab promting Tanaka to slip. Eugene then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tanaka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3##TD#
Eugene closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eugene in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eugene prevents Tanaka from standing back up.
Eugene seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Tanaka actively working from the bottom here.
Phallos Eugene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Eugene is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tanaka is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eugene shoots in looking for a takedown but Tanaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eugene's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eugene changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanaka tries to avoid it but Eugene manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanaka to the ground. Tanaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phallos Eugene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Eugene gets a double leg takedown into Tanaka's guard.
Eugene controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Eugene avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eugene controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phallos Eugene dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanaka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eugene's waist but Eugene gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanaka off to one side.
A quick step to the side and Eugene tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Eugene misses with a takedown attempt - Tanaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eugene is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tanaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eugene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tanaka dives in and grabs Eugene's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eugene pushes down on Tanaka's head and hops out.
No luck for Eugene with that takedown attempt.
Tanaka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phallos Eugene. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Eugene shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Eugene was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Eugene remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugene trying to control the position but Tanaka is working away. #T1#
Tanaka tries to bench press Eugene off him but Eugene keeps the position. #SUB#
Eugene is trying to get an arm triangle but Tanaka is defending well.
Tanaka is being controlled here.
Tanaka tries to bench press Eugene off him but Eugene keeps the position.
Eugene controls the position from side control.
Eugene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?
Tanaka tries to bench press Eugene off him but Eugene keeps the position.
Eugene staying calm.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Eugene.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Eugene tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tanaka is not content to let Eugene control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Eugene dives in and grabs Tanaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tanaka pushes down on Eugene's head and hops out.
Eugene shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tanaka sprawls well. Tanaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eugene gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eugene or perhaps it was just good defense by Tanaka, which made it look bad.
Eugene wants to clinch.
Eugene closes the distance and clinches up with Tanaka, looking for a takedown. Eugene pushes Tanaka against the cage but Tanaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Eugene clinches.
Eugene tries to land a knee to the head but Tanaka blocks with his arms.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but Eugene turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Eugene tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4##TD2#
Tanaka jumps into guard, dragging Eugene to the mat.
Tanaka tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Tanaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eugene is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eugene preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Phallos Eugene.
I think Eugene has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phallos Eugene!
A victorious Phallos Eugene 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Sigit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sigit looking for submissions off his back.
Sigit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Sigit has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tanaka doesn't defend quickly enough and Sigit has managed to lock this one up! Can Tanaka escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sigit on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). The Sigit!
A determined The Sigit didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Tanaka gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tanaka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tanaka's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Sigit is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Tanaka with him. Tanaka is trying to defend but Sigit has an arm under the chin now! Tanaka grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Sigit!
The Sigit got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
PF3 - Varner vs Stewart
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Kuramoto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Kuramoto darts in and clinches Tanaka up against the ropes.#BC2#
Tanaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Kuramoto rushes Tanaka and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kuramoto has had enough of the clinch but Tanaka keeps him there for the moment.
Kuramoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but Kuramoto holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tanaka drops back down to his feet.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kuramoto to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Kuramoto jumps into guard, dragging Tanaka to the mat.
Tanaka advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka throws an elbow but Kuramoto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tanaka is looking to take a break and control but Kuramoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuramoto is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Tanaka is looking to take a break and control but Kuramoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tanaka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuramoto, who protects the arm well.
Tanaka trying to control the position but Kuramoto is working away.
Kuramoto is pushing Tanaka's head away, looking to escape. Tanaka manages to hold on to the position though.
Kuramoto can't do much from the bottom here.
Tanaka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuramoto bucks up and tries to throw Tanaka off but instead Tanaka has got his back!
Kuramoto is trying to get back to his feet but Tanaka has full control of the position and if anything, Kuramoto has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES#
Kuramoto manages to stand up with Tanaka still on his back. Eventually Tanaka drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. #TD#
Kuramoto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tanaka did well to prevent Kuramoto getting side control.#SU#
Kuramoto stands up from half guard.
Tanaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuramoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Tanaka checks a leg kick.
Ario Kuramoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tanaka throws a front kick that sends Kuramoto stumbling back into the ropes.
Tanaka dodges the punch combination from Kuramoto.
Tanaka shoots in for a double leg but Kuramoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ario Kuramoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Tanaka.
Tanaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuramoto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kuramoto throws a head kick that misses.
Tanaka slips a jab and a cross from Kuramoto.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Kuramoto.
Kuramoto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tanaka.
Kuramoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuramoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuramoto swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Tanaka slips a jab and a cross from Kuramoto.
Kuramoto is breathing heavily.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka darts in looking for a takedown but Kuramoto gets double underhooks and turns Tanaka into the ropes.
Kuramoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuramoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuramoto dives in and grabs Tanaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tanaka pushes down on Kuramoto's head and hops out.
Kuramoto tries to clinch up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kuramoto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tanaka.
Tanaka shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuramoto sprawls well. He's pushed Tanaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuramoto misses with a double jab.
Kuramoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuramoto wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tanaka.
Kuramoto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanaka counters with a series of strikes. Kuramoto will be more careful next time no doubt. #T5#
No joy there for Kuramoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tanaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuramoto circles away.
Kuramoto lands a jab-cross combination.
Kuramoto misses with a wild combination.
Tanaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuramoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tanaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tanaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuramoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tanaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kuramoto is looking to counter the offense by Tanaka and move into the clinch.#CL#
Kuramoto gets a clinch.
Kuramoto is trying to drag Tanaka to the mat but Tanaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Tanaka wants a takedown but no success here.
#T6#
Kuramoto working hard to break the clinch.
Tanaka wants a takedown but no success here.
Kuramoto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kuramoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Tanaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuramoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanaka throws a counter combo.
Kuramoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanaka counters with a series of strikes. Kuramoto will be more careful next time no doubt. #T7#
Kuramoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanaka tries to avoid it but Kuramoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanaka to the ground. Tanaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Kuramoto has Tanaka up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Tanaka gets control of Kuramoto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tanaka will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Kuramoto stands up and waves to Tanaka to follow him.
Kuramoto misses with a body punch
and Tanaka counters with a straight right hand.
Tanaka goes for a double leg but Kuramoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Kuramoto continues to drive forward.
Kuramoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tanaka or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuramoto, which made it look bad. #TD#
Kuramoto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kuramoto lands in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Kuramoto stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T8#
A combination from Kuramoto does no damage.
Kuramoto throws a series of punches but Tanaka avoids them all with ease.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuramoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanaka circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Tanaka gets a clinch. #BC2#
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuramoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuramoto misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Tanaka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tanaka. #T9#
Tanaka stops Kuramoto from standing up.
Kuramoto pulls Tanaka in to control the position.
Tanaka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kuramoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tanaka prevents Kuramoto from getting back to his feet.
Kuramoto keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tanaka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tanaka trying to control but Kuramoto is working from the bottom.
Tanaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuramoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ario Kuramoto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
Tanaka dodges the punch combination from Kuramoto.
Tanaka goes for a double leg but Kuramoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Kuramoto continues to drive forward.
Kuramoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?
Tanaka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kuramoto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tanaka backs up against the ropes.
Kuramoto throws a series of punches but Tanaka avoids them all with ease.
Kuramoto tries to land a front kick but Tanaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanaka! But no joy.
Kuramoto looks to land a combination but Tanaka avoids it well. #TD#
Kuramoto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tanaka's half guard.
Tanaka is refusing to be controlled, as Kuramoto sits in half guard.
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!#SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SU#
Kuramoto postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tanaka to stand up.
Kuramoto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kuramoto misses with the combination.
Tanaka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuramoto defends it well.
Tanaka shoots in and drives through. Kuramoto sprawls well.
Kuramoto misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Tanaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuramoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanaka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tanaka tries to clinch up but Kuramoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Ario Kuramoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuramoto. #T2#
Kuramoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanaka lands with a kick to the temple. Kuramoto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kuramoto tries to bum rush Tanaka with a series of wild strikes but Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuramoto leaves Tanaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ario Kuramoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Tanaka.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tanaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuramoto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanaka counters with a two punch combo.
Tanaka shoots for a takedown but Kuramoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tanaka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tanaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuramoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuramoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T3#
Kuramoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanaka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuramoto avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuramoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Tanaka shoots in and drives through. Kuramoto sprawls well.
Tanaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kuramoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Kuramoto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tanaka is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Kuramoto is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tanaka isn't going anywhere.#SU#
Kuramoto decides to stand back up. Kuramoto steps back and let's Tanaka get back to his feet.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck for Tanaka with that takedown attempt.
Kuramoto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Kuramoto misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuramoto throws a right and a left that both miss.#T5#
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuramoto as he avoids it easily.
Kuramoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Kuramoto. Those never looked like landing.
Tanaka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuramoto's waist but Kuramoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanaka off to one side.
Kuramoto throws a right hand that Tanaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanaka also avoids with ease.
Kuramoto misses with a two punch combination.
Tanaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuramoto stuffs the takedown.
Kuramoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanaka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Kuramoto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Kuramoto stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T6#
Kuramoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kuramoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanaka.
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!
Nice defenses there by Tanaka.
Tanaka replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kuramoto blocks it well.
Tanaka shoots in and drives through. Kuramoto sprawls well.
Kuramoto misses with a wild combination.
Kuramoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuramoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kuramoto's head.#TD2#
Tanaka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T7#
Tanaka trying to control from half guard but Kuramoto is working away. #SUB2#
Tanaka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ario Kuramoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Tanaka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Tanaka is working for a kimura but Kuramoto is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuramoto controlling the position for now.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tanaka prevents Kuramoto from improving his position.#ES#
Kuramoto pushes Tanaka off and gets back to his feet.
Tanaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuramoto tries to avoid it but Tanaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuramoto to the ground. Kuramoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Kuramoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Kuramoto stands up from half guard. #T9#
Kuramoto lands a jab-cross combination.
Kuramoto lands a head shot.#CL#
Kuramoto has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Tanaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuramoto missing with a left hand there. Tanaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanaka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kuramoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Tanaka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tanaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuramoto's efforts to push away.
Sergio Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ario Kuramoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuramoto is trying to force a seperation but Tanaka has the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ario Kuramoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuramoto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Ario Kuramoto!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Ario Kuramoto!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Ario Kuramoto!
Ario Kuramoto wins by unanimous decision!
Ario Kuramoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Showa Day !!! We Love Emporers
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches.
Tanaka stalling.
#BC#
Sangchaan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanaka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Roldan Sangchaan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sangchaan shoots in for a double leg but Tanaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Sangchaan feints and as Tanaka raises his hands in defense, Sangchaan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Sangchaan from controlling successfully.
Sangchaan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #ES2#
Tanaka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sangchaan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Sangchaan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sangchaan is looking to clinch.
Sangchaan shoots in but no luck this time.
Tanaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sangchaan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roldan Sangchaan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sangchaan stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Sangchaan has managed to clinch.
Sangchaan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tanaka after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Tanaka works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tanaka scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Sangchaan keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Sangchaan is keeping the position.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Sangchaan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sangchaan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Sangchaan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tanaka is fighting to break Sangchaan's control of his arms but Sangchaan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tanaka passes Sangchaan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sangchaan manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Sangchaan keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
Sangchaan looking for a sweep. Not yet Sangchaan, not yet.
Tanaka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tanaka trying to control but Sangchaan is working from the bottom.
Tanaka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tanaka postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sangchaan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanaka doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL#
Sangchaan clinches.
Tanaka is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Sangchaan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tanaka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sangchaan.
Tanaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Tanaka looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Tanaka ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tanaka no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tanaka wants to stand and escape but Sangchaan is having none of it.
Tanaka trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tanaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sangchaan is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergio Tanaka will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sangchaan doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanaka circles away.
As Sangchaan backs off Tanaka throws a huge counter combo but Sangchaan manages to avoid it all.
Tanaka looks for a takedown but Sangchaan sprawls well.
Sangchaan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tanaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanaka checks a leg kick.
Sangchaan works over Tanaka's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Sangchaan looking to score a takedown here. Tanaka is defending well but Sangchaan drives through and ends up in Tanaka's guard.
Sangchaan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tanaka has a closed guard, preventing Sangchaan from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sergio Tanaka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sangchaan trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sangchaan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sangchaan cracks Tanaka with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Sangchaan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sangchaan has managed to get both his arms back between Tanaka's legs - danger averted.
Tanaka lands some strikes from the bottom.
Sangchaan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Tanaka pushes Sangchaan off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2##TD#
Sangchaan looking to score a takedown here. Tanaka is defending well but Sangchaan drives through and ends up in Tanaka's guard.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Sangchaan from controlling successfully.
Tanaka wants to stand up but Sangchaan is controlling him.
Sangchaan wants to get up but he can't break Tanaka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tanaka wants to sweep here but Sangchaan controlling him for the moment.
Sangchaan wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
Tanaka is looking to stand up but Sangchaan isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Sangchaan trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tanaka has his feet on Sangchaan's thighs here. He's pushed Sangchaan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sangchaan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergio Tanaka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Tanaka wants to clinch up but Kuramoto keeps it at a distance.
Kuramoto swinging wildly here.
Kuramoto shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ario Kuramoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka walks into a stiff left hand from Kuramoto.
Tanaka moves in looking to clinch but Kuramoto pushes him off.
Kuramoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanaka's waist but Tanaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuramoto off to one side. #TD#
Kuramoto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Kuramoto from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tanaka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuramoto is aware though and is defending well.
Kuramoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanaka is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Tanaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuramoto is one step ahead there.
Kuramoto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tanaka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Tanaka looking for subs off his back but Kuramoto has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SU#
Kuramoto stands up out of the half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kuramoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tanaka swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ario Kuramoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka scores with a spinning back kick!#TD2#
Kuramoto tries to sprawl but Tanaka drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kuramoto kicks Tanaka off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Kuramoto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tanaka did well to prevent Kuramoto getting side control.
Tanaka is looking to get back to is feet but Kuramoto passes into side control.
Tanaka is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuramoto's best efforts.
Kuramoto wants to pass the guard but Tanaka is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Kuramoto seems to be working for a kimura but Tanaka defends the submission attempt.
Tanaka wants to get back to full guard.
Kuramoto is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Tanaka actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Kuramoto is trying to work for a kimura but Tanaka is defending well.
Well, if Kuramoto is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tanaka wants to improve his position but Kuramoto is controlling well.
#SU#
Kuramoto escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ario Kuramoto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kuramoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tanaka defends it nicely.
Kuramoto shoots in but Tanaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tanaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some bone on bone action there as Tanaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Kuramoto looking to score a takedown here. Tanaka is defending well but Kuramoto drives through and ends up in Tanaka's guard.#ES2#
Tanaka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ario Kuramoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka staying out of range there.#TD#
Tanaka gets caught napping as Kuramoto dives in and scores a takedown. Tanaka manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Tanaka has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kuramoto has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Tanaka pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuramoto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kuramoto seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tanaka for as long as he can get away with.
Kuramoto prevents Tanaka from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Kuramoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tanaka wants to stand and escape but Kuramoto is having none of it.
Kuramoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kuramoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanaka! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ario Kuramoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt.
As Tanaka looks to move away, Kuramoto throws a big counter combo but Tanaka just gets out of the way.#T3#
Tanaka fails to land the takedown.
Tanaka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kuramoto misses with a takedown
and Tanaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuramoto throws the left hand but Tanaka avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Kuramoto pushes Tanaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuramoto working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Kuramoto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kuramoto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4#
Tanaka landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kuramoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tanaka defends well.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuramoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuramoto throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Kuramoto is keeping the position.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Kuramoto keeps moving.
Kuramoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ario Kuramoto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanaka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuramoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tanaka somewhat.
Ario Kuramoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tanaka looks to clinch
and Kuramoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuramoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka throws a hook but Kuramoto blocks it.
Tanaka tries to clinch there but Kuramoto circles away.
#T1#
Kuramoto looks to land a left hand but Tanaka moved out of range nicely.
Tanaka dives in and grabs Kuramoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuramoto pushes down on Tanaka's head and hops out.
Kuramoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuramoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Tanaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ario Kuramoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuramoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tanaka somewhat.
Kuramoto shoots in looking for a takedown but Tanaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuramoto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuramoto is defended easily by Tanaka.
As Kuramoto backs off Tanaka throws a huge counter combo but Kuramoto manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Kuramoto. No joy for Tanaka on that attempt.
Kuramoto cracks the inside of Tanaka's front leg. #TD#
Kuramoto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tanaka's half guard.
Tanaka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tanaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuramoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuramoto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tanaka is looking to improve his position.
Kuramoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuramoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?#T3#
Kuramoto sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU#
Kuramoto postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tanaka to stand up.
Kuramoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanaka's waist but Tanaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuramoto off to one side.
Tanaka throws a right hand that Kuramoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuramoto also avoids with ease.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuramoto shoots for a takedown but Tanaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tanaka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuramoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanaka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tanaka misses with a hook
and Kuramoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Tanaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuramoto.
Tanaka throws out a counter right but Kuramoto avoids it with no problem.
Tanaka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuramoto counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Kuramoto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tanaka is looking to get back to his feet here but Kuramoto is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tanaka's back.
Sergio Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ario Kuramoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka staying busy and making it hard for Kuramoto to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ario Kuramoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuramoto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ario Kuramoto!
A very excited looking Ario Kuramoto 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Tanaka shoots in but Dolnaoh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dolnaoh misses with a wild body shot.
Dolnaoh misses with a takedown attempt
and Tanaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Dolnaoh has closed the distance and engaged Tanaka in a clinch.
Dolnaoh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Tanaka pulls guard.
Dolnaoh tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanaka is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tanaka has his foot on Dolnaoh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dolnaoh works his way back into a safe position though.
Dolnaoh pushing down on Tanaka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tanaka striking from half guard on the bottom.
Dolnaoh is trying to control. Tanaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Dolnaoh trying to control the pace.
Dolnaoh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tanaka's head.
Dolnaoh is keen to just control but Tanaka is a slippery customer.
Tanaka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dolnaoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Dolnaoh decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tanaka, up you get!
Tanaka throws a series of punches but Dolnaoh avoids them all with ease.
Tanaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dolnaoh tries to avoid it but Tanaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dolnaoh to the ground. Dolnaoh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
A big right from Dolnaoh misses.
Tanaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dolnaoh misses with a body kick.
Dolnaoh throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Dolnaoh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tanaka sprawls well. Tanaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dolnaoh gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanaka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dolnaoh's waist but Dolnaoh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanaka off to one side.
Dj Dolnaoh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Tanaka.
Tanaka fails with the takedown.
Tanaka tries for a takedown but Dolnaoh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dolnaoh throws a big counter combination but Tanaka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3##TD#
Tanaka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dolnaoh with a nice head shot there.
Tanaka tries to strike from the bottom.
Dolnaoh trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Dolnaoh throwing strikes from guard but Tanaka blocks nicely.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Dolnaoh from controlling successfully.
Dolnaoh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tanaka's guard.#T4#
Tanaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tanaka thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dolnaoh gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Tanaka sneaks out the side door and pushes Dolnaoh away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolnaoh shoots in and drives through. Tanaka sprawls well.
Tanaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dolnaoh tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Tanaka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dolnaoh is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergio Tanaka will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tanaka throws a wild body kick that Dolnaoh sees coming a mile off.
Tanaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dolnaoh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Tanaka misses.
Dolnaoh misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Tanaka counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dolnaoh!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dolnaoh keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Dolnaoh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolnaoh is trying to improve his position.
Tanaka lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Tanaka moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dolnaoh can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Tanaka is trying to get an arm triangle but Dolnaoh is defending well.
Check out the look on Tanaka's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sergio Tanaka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dolnaoh throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Tanaka trying to control the action but Dolnaoh is working from the bottom.
Dolnaoh stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Tanaka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dolnaoh misses with a strike from the bottom.
Dolnaoh is looking for a sweep.
Tanaka in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dolnaoh misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB2#
Tanaka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tanaka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dolnaoh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Tanaka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tanaka trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dolnaoh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Dolnaoh decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tanaka, up you get!
Dolnaoh wants to clinch.
Dolnaoh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tanaka is fending him off so far but Dolnaoh persists. Nope, Tanaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Dolnaoh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tanaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dolnaoh throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.
Dolnaoh fakes the leg kick and cracks Tanaka in the body.
A combination from Tanaka does no damage. #TD#
Dolnaoh feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Tanaka kicks Dolnaoh off and gets to his feet.
Dj Dolnaoh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dolnaoh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dolnaoh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dolnaoh wants it to stay on the feet.
Dolnaoh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Tanaka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dolnaoh keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dolnaoh tries to avoid it but Tanaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dolnaoh to the ground. Dolnaoh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dolnaoh attempts a counter takedown but Tanaka avoids it well and moves away.
Dolnaoh tries to clinch but Tanaka is having none of it.
Dolnaoh shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka shows good takedown defense.
Dolnaoh fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanaka shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tanaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dolnaoh tries to clinch up but Tanaka circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolnaoh misses the jab.
Tanaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dolnaoh but Dolnaoh pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1##TD#
Dolnaoh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tanaka's half guard.#ES2#
Tanaka kicks off Dolnaoh and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Tanaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Dolnaoh clinches up with Tanaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Dolnaoh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dolnaoh looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dj Dolnaoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Dolnaoh stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Tanaka drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolnaoh won't allow Tanaka to sweep him here.
Dolnaoh trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Dolnaoh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tanaka's head.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Dolnaoh from controlling successfully.
Tanaka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dolnaoh's guard. #REVB##T3#
Dolnaoh throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tanaka cracks Dolnaoh with a solid left hand.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tanaka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tanaka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tanaka scoring with some ground and pound.
Dolnaoh looking to control.
#SUB#
Dolnaoh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tanaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tanaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tanaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Dolnaoh is retaining full guard.
Tanaka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Tanaka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tanaka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Dolnaoh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tanaka defends well.
Tanaka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Tanaka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tanaka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tanaka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Tanaka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Tanaka. Those never looked like landing.
Odds seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tanaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tanaka or perhaps it was just good defense by Odds, which made it look bad.
Odds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Odds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Odds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odds throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Tanaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tanaka goes for a takedown attempt but Odds pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tanaka slips a jab from Odds.
Odds misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Tanaka counters with a takedown into side control.
Odds is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Odds trying to remain calm as Tanaka controls from the top position.
Odds is trying to buck Tanaka off.#SUB2#
Tanaka is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Odds is trying to escape and Tanaka transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Odds is forced to tap! Nice work there by Tanaka! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergio Tanaka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tanaka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morales defending well though.
Morales avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tanaka.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tanaka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tanaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morales is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Tanaka has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Morales defend it? Tanaka steps over the head and cranks it - Morales is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tanaka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergio Tanaka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crosby lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tanaka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tanaka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Tanaka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Crosby is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tanaka landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tanaka happy to just control the position for now.
Crosby is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Crosby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Tanaka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crosby is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tanaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crosby keeps working.
Tanaka grinds an elbow into Crosby's temple. #ROC2#
Crosby is rocked!
Tanaka in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Crosby looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Tanaka turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergio Tanaka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khamsing.
Tanaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Khamsing.
Khamsing with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khamsing feints and then cracks Tanaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tanaka down.
Khamsing takes a kick to the side of the head.
Khamsing tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tanaka attempts a counter takedown but Khamsing avoids it well and moves away.
Khamsing with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khamsing moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tanaka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Tanaka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khamsing, who protects the arm well.
Tanaka scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Khamsing can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Tanaka decides to stand back up.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown but Khamsing shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Tanaka clinches up with Khamsing and pushes him back against the cage.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but Khamsing won't allow it.
Tanaka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Khamsing lands an elbow inside that Tanaka shrugs off.
Tanaka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Khamsing manages to break the clinch.
Khamsing tries to clinch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Namkabuan Khamsing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tanaka gets tackled into the cage by Khamsing. Khamsing maintains the clinch.
Khamsing lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Khamsing lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khamsing crunches a lovely knee into Tanaka's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khamsing has Tanaka pushed against the cage.
Khamsing lands an elbow inside.
Khamsing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Khamsing breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khamsing tries to close the distance and clinch but Tanaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khamsing throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khamsing throws a head kick that Tanaka semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Khamsing closes the distance and pushes Tanaka back into the cage.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Khamsing leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Khamsing.
Khamsing scores with a knee to the head.
Khamsing with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanaka jumps guard but Khamsing turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tanaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khamsing lands an elbow inside.
Khamsing landing knees to the body.
Tanaka is breathing heavily.
Khamsing is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Khamsing crunches a lovely knee into Tanaka's ribcage.#T4#
Khamsing creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tanaka's defenses.
Tanaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khamsing walks away with a smile on his face. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Khamsing doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanaka circles away.
Tanaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khamsing.
Khamsing connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Khamsing.
Khamsing buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tanaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khamsing circles away.
Khamsing keeps Tanaka at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Khamsing has managed to clinch.
Khamsing landing knees to the head.
Tanaka jumps guard but Khamsing stands there with Tanaka around his waist. Tanaka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Namkabuan Khamsing dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Khamsing wants to clinch up but Tanaka keeps it at a distance.
Khamsing tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tanaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Khamsing fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tanaka, pushing him back against the cage.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Khamsing landing knees to the body.
Khamsing has Tanaka pressed against the cage, preventing Tanaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khamsing misses with a punch to the body.
Khamsing lands an elbow just above Tanaka 's eye.
Namkabuan Khamsing seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khamsing lands an elbow inside that Tanaka shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khamsing has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khamsing just leaning against Tanaka, taking a breather.
Khamsing holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Khamsing putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tanaka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Khamsing - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Khamsing lands an elbow just above Tanaka 's eye.
Khamsing is struggling to control the position.
Khamsing lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tanaka being controlled against the cage.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Khamsing stalling.
#BC2#
Khamsing breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khamsing throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Khamsing throws a nice inside leg kick.
Khamsing lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL#
Tanaka clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khamsing creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tanaka's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Sergio Tanaka has been cut.
Khamsing landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka can't break the clinch.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but Khamsing has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Tanaka takes an elbow to the temple.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow.
Tanaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Khamsing's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tanaka tries to keep at a distance but Khamsing has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Khamsing's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khamsing throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tanaka's head.#ROC2#
Tanaka is rocked!
Tanaka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khamsing defends it nicely.#CL2#
Khamsing clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Khamsing lands an elbow that stopped Tanaka in his tracks for a moment.
Khamsing unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tanaka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Khamsing lands an elbow that stopped Tanaka in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Khamsing.
Khamsing lands an elbow just above Tanaka 's eye.
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A knee to the head by Khamsing.
Khamsing putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tanaka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Khamsing leaning his opponent against the cage.
Khamsing unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Namkabuan Khamsing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergio Tanaka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Good leg kick by Khamsing there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tanaka seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Khamsing rushes Tanaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khamsing slowing the pace effectively.
Khamsing keeps control of Tanaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khamsing lands an elbow just above Tanaka 's eye.
Khamsing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Khamsing scores a nice knee to the body.
Khamsing stalling.
Khamsing lands an elbow inside that Tanaka shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamsing lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khamsing lands a damaging elbow.
Khamsing crunches a lovely knee into Tanaka's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
Khamsing's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khamsing is looking to clinch.
Tanaka feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Khamsing clinches with his opponent.
Khamsing lands an elbow just above Tanaka 's eye.
Nice elbow from Khamsing.
Khamsing using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Khamsing slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Khamsing manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Khamsing clinches up with Tanaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Tanaka tries for a takedown but Khamsing manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Khamsing stalling against the cage.
Khamsing creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tanaka's defenses. #BC2#
Khamsing manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Khamsing has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Khamsing manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Khamsing closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khamsing.
Tanaka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khamsing obliges.
Khamsing creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tanaka's defenses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khamsing takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3##BC2#
Khamsing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from Khamsing tenderised Tanaka's leg. Tanaka is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Khamsing clinches up with Tanaka and pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Khamsing.
#BC2#
Khamsing breaks the clinch.
Tanaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Khamsing.#CL2#
Khamsing drives through and clinches with Tanaka against the cage.
#T4#
Khamsing lands an elbow just above Tanaka 's eye.
A bit of stalling here from Khamsing.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow.
Khamsing lands an elbow that stopped Tanaka in his tracks for a moment.
Khamsing lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Tanaka is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khamsing lands an elbow inside.
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khamsing creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tanaka's defenses.
Namkabuan Khamsing is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khamsing lands a nice knee to the body.
Khamsing content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sergio Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khamsing managing to block the knees to the body from Tanaka.
And that's the end of the fight!
Namkabuan Khamsing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Khamsing winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 25:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 25:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Namkabuan Khamsing!
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