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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Oppenadai.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee misses with the combination.
Oppenadai is looking for the big counter here.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oppenadai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lee misses with the combination.
Oppenadai is looking for the big counter here.
Oppenadai throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee blocks a head kick by Oppenadai.
#CL2#
Oppenadai closes the distance and clinches.
Oppenadai told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Oppenadai keeps him there for the moment.#T1##BC2#
Oppenadai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oppenadai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oppenadai throws a counter combo.
Lee throws a right and a left that Oppenadai avoids nicely.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Lee backs off Oppenadai throws a huge counter combo but Lee manages to avoid it all.
Oppenadai looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Oppenadai counters with a good, hard body kick but Lee shrugs it off.
Lee throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Oppenadai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oppenadai slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Oppenadai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Lee.
#T2#
Oppenadai lands a head kick!
Oppenadai is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lee.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Oppenadai slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Jackie Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oppenadai slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oppenadai misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Oppenadai has managed to clinch.
Oppenadai lands a shot to the body.
Oppenadai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Oppenadai is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oppenadai.
Oppenadai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Oppenadai's takedown attempt.
Oppenadai lands an elbow inside.
Lee tries to circle away but Oppenadai has him pinned against the cage.
Oppenadai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackie Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yu Oppenadai.
Oppenadai scores with a shot to the body.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Oppenadai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Oppenadai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Oppenadai. Oppenadai maintains the clinch.
Oppenadai lands a nice shot to the body.
Oppenadai keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oppenadai stalling.
#TD2#
Oppenadai jumps into guard, dragging Lee to the mat.
Oppenadai controlling the position.
Lee wants to stand and escape but instead Oppenadai has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oppenadai forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jackie Lee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Oppenadai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oppenadai has time to react.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackie Lee is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Oppenadai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Oppenadai won't allow it.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Oppenadai's takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Oppenadai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Oppenadai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Oppenadai's belly button to the back.
Lee throws a right hand that Oppenadai ducks under and follows up with a left that Oppenadai also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Oppenadai. Those never looked like landing.
Oppenadai is breathing heavily.
Oppenadai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Oppenadai moves into the clinch.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Oppenadai is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Oppenadai is controlling the position.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackie Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yu Oppenadai.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oppenadai has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oppenadai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Oppenadai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Oppenadai. Oppenadai maintains the clinch.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Oppenadai has the dominant position.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Oppenadai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Oppenadai manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Oppenadai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Oppenadai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Oppenadai.
Lee tries to circle away but Oppenadai has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Oppenadai ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oppenadai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oppenadai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Oppenadai manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Oppenadai pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Oppenadai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee tries to bum rush Oppenadai with a series of wild strikes but Oppenadai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
A cross from Lee lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Oppenadai darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Oppenadai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oppenadai slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Oppenadai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yu Oppenadai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee misses with a hook. Oppenadai ducked under it nicely.
Oppenadai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee clobbers Oppenadai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Oppenadai moves into the clinch successfully.
Yu Oppenadai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Oppenadai won't allow it.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Oppenadai pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to stand but Oppenadai is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is fighting to break Oppenadai's control of his arms but Oppenadai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Oppenadai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lee is looking to stand back up but Oppenadai counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oppenadai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Lee is trying to escape back to his feet but Oppenadai uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lee bucks up and tries to throw Oppenadai off but instead Oppenadai has got his back!
Oppenadai controls the action.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but Oppenadai has full control of the position and if anything, Lee has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oppenadai controls the position.#T3#
Oppenadai is continuing to stall.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I would not like to be Lee right now.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but Oppenadai has full control of the position and if anything, Lee has just worked his way into a worse spot.
What can Lee do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Oppenadai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oppenadai somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yu Oppenadai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oppenadai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yu Oppenadai!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Miranda throws a sloppy head kick
and Oppenadai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miranda's knee momentarily.
Oppenadai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oppenadai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miranda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oppenadai counters with a left and a right that stings Miranda. #CL2#
Oppenadai drives through and clinches with Miranda against the cage.
#BC2#
Oppenadai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oppenadai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miranda as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oppenadai blocks a head kick by Miranda.
Oppenadai ducks under a wild hook from Miranda.
Miranda misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Miranda throws a body shot but no joy.
Miranda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oppenadai manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Oppenadai closes the distance and clinches.
Oppenadai prevents Miranda from breaking the clinch.
Miranda is looking to break free of the clinch but Oppenadai has double underhooks.
Oppenadai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miranda up against the cage.
Miranda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miranda is trying to force a seperation but Oppenadai has the dominant position.
Miranda can't find room to land a body shot as Oppenadai controls the action.
#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.
Miranda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oppenadai.
#BC2#
Oppenadai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oppenadai avoids the body shot from Miranda.
Oppenadai misses with a head kick.
Miranda is looking to counter the offense by Oppenadai and move into the clinch.
Miranda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oppenadai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oppenadai ducks under a wild hook from Miranda.
Oppenadai slips under a jab.
Miranda misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Oppenadai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Miranda fails to land with a series of punches.
Oppenadai dodges the punch combination from Miranda.
Miranda sets himself, and Oppenadai steps forward looking for the clinch! Miranda avoids it this time.#T3#
Oppenadai misses the shot to the body.
Miranda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miranda missing with a left hand there. Oppenadai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oppenadai avoids the body shot from Miranda.
Despite the aggression on Oppenadai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Miranda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick by Miranda misses
and Oppenadai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oppenadai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Miranda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oppenadai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miranda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4##CL#
Miranda moves into range and clinches up with Oppenadai.#BC2#
Oppenadai breaks the clinch.
Oppenadai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miranda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oppenadai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miranda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Oppenadai tries to counter it with a takedown but Miranda pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miranda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miranda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oppenadai throws a sloppy head kick and Miranda moves out of range easily.
Oppenadai looks winded!
Miranda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oppenadai slips a jab and a cross from Miranda.
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!
Miranda tries to clinch up but Oppenadai circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yu Oppenadai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Oppenadai dives in and grabs Miranda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miranda pushes down on Oppenadai's head and hops out.
As Oppenadai tries to get set, Miranda tries to push him back and clinch up but Oppenadai manages to avoid the attempt.
Miranda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oppenadai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oppenadai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oppenadai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miranda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oppenadai tries to clinch but Miranda moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Miranda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oppenadai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miranda loads up on a big right hand but Oppenadai slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yu Oppenadai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oppenadai wants to clinch.
Oppenadai is breathing heavily.#T1#
Miranda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Oppenadai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miranda thinking.
A head kick misses from Miranda.
Oppenadai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miranda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miranda is looking to wear down Oppenadai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miranda thuds a left hand into Oppenadai's body.
Oppenadai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miranda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Miranda clinches.
Miranda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oppenadai walks away with a smile on his face. Miranda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oppenadai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yu Oppenadai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oppenadai misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Miranda swats away the attempt to clinch by Oppenadai.
Oppenadai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oppenadai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oppenadai throws a head kick but Miranda moves out of range.
Miranda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miranda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miranda misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Miranda.
Miranda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Oppenadai throws a body punch but Miranda moves out of range.
Miranda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oppenadai counters with a right hand to the body.
Oppenadai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Miranda misses.
Oppenadai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Miranda.
Miranda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oppenadai moves away.
Oppenadai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matt Miranda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oppenadai misses with a few strikes there.
Miranda is looking to counter the offense by Oppenadai and move into the clinch.
Miranda throws a head kick but Oppenadai moves out of range.
Oppenadai slips a straight right by Miranda.
Miranda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
No luck for Oppenadai with that takedown attempt.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses.
Oppenadai is looking for the big counter here.
Miranda throws a lazy right hand but Oppenadai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miranda. Oppenadai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oppenadai misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miranda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oppenadai moves in looking to clinch but Miranda pushes him off.
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 Matt Miranda will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miranda throws an overhand right that lands on Oppenadai's shoulder, as Oppenadai tries to avoid the shot.
Oppenadai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miranda.
Oppenadai throws a leg kick which misses Miranda's front leg but catches the back leg as Miranda tries to avoid it.
Miranda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oppenadai counters with a left and a right that stings Miranda.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oppenadai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miranda looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oppenadai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oppenadai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oppenadai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oppenadai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Miranda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oppenadai tries for a takedown but Miranda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oppenadai blocks a head kick by Miranda.
Miranda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oppenadai manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Miranda misses the target.
Miranda throws a nice looking combination but Oppenadai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miranda missing with a left hand there. Oppenadai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miranda is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Miranda keeps the fight on the outside.
Miranda tries to clinch up but Oppenadai circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Miranda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miranda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oppenadai.
Oppenadai throws a counter combo.
Oppenadai defending well as Miranda loads up on a big left hand.
Oppenadai throws a body shot but no joy.
Miranda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Miranda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oppenadai. #CL#
Miranda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oppenadai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miranda smiles and moves away.
Oppenadai is looking to land body kicks.
Miranda just misses with a punch to the body.
Oppenadai slips a straight right by Miranda.#T3#
Oppenadai looks to score with a jab to the body but Miranda is just out of range.
Miranda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miranda misses the body punch
and Oppenadai counters with a one-two to the body.
Oppenadai avoids the head kick by Miranda.
Oppenadai slips a jab from Miranda.
Miranda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miranda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Oppenadai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miranda is trying to break the clinch but Oppenadai is controlling him.
Oppenadai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miranda's elbow. #BC2#
Oppenadai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Oppenadai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miranda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oppenadai throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Miranda counters by clinching up.
Miranda tries to break free but Oppenadai pushes him back against the cage.
Oppenadai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miranda is trying to force a seperation but Oppenadai has the dominant position.
Miranda working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miranda working hard to break the clinch.
Miranda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Miranda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
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 Matt Miranda.
I think Miranda 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matt Miranda!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Mccray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oppenadai swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Oppenadai gets a clinch.
Oppenadai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mccray is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mccray has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oppenadai after a bit of a struggle.
Mccray tries a body shot but Oppenadai blocks it.
Mccray is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Mccray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccray is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mccray is trying to pull guard but Oppenadai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccray has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oppenadai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Oppenadai lands a takedown into guard.
Oppenadai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oppenadai preventing the sweep. #T1#
Mccray throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mccray working a defensive guard here.
Oppenadai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oppenadai landing some decent shots from guard.
Mccray is pulling down on Oppenadai's head to control his posture.
Oppenadai tries to stand but Mccray is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mccray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oppenadai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oppenadai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oppenadai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Oppenadai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mccray could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Oppenadai has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mccray regains guard immediately.
Oppenadai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mccray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mccray is looking to control Oppenadai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mccray avoid being mounted?#T3#
Oppenadai prevents Mccray from improving his position.
Mccray keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mccray punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Oppenadai is looking for a kimura here.
Mccray punching from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mccray is trying to control but can't.
Mccray is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oppenadai performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Oppenadai has Mccray up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Oppenadai breaks from the clinch.
Oppenadai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yu Oppenadai dominated that round.
That's time! Mccray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Oppenadai lands a two punch combo.
Oppenadai works Mccray's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Oppenadai drives through with a takedown into Mccray's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Oppenadai throws a strike but Mccray rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mccray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oppenadai is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccray preventing the sweep. #T1#
Mccray would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oppenadai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mccray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oppenadai is proving hard to escape from.
Mccray sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yu Oppenadai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Oppenadai has managed to clinch.
Mccray tries to circle away but Oppenadai has him pinned against the cage.
Mccray is trying to push Oppenadai away but Oppenadai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oppenadai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mccray's efforts to push away.
Mccray has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oppenadai after a bit of a struggle.
Mccray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oppenadai pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Oppenadai closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Mccray is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Mccray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccray controlling the action here for a moment.
Mccray is trying to break the clinch but Oppenadai has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Oppenadai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mccray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oppenadai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oppenadai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Mccray gets tackled into the cage by Oppenadai. Oppenadai maintains the clinch.
Come on Oppenadai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T4##TD2#
Oppenadai pulls Mccray into guard.
#SU#
Mccray decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oppenadai, up you get! #CL2#
Oppenadai clinches. #TD2#
Oppenadai ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oppenadai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oppenadai is trying to control the position but Mccray postures up. #SU#
Mccray stands up and waves to Oppenadai to follow him. #CL2#
Oppenadai takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yu Oppenadai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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##CL2#
Oppenadai has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oppenadai.
Mccray just leaning against Oppenadai, taking a breather.
Oppenadai prevents Mccray from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Oppenadai manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Oppenadai.
Oppenadai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mccray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Oppenadai moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Oppenadai breaks the clinch.
Mccray is looking to clinch but Oppenadai is avoiding it.
Mccray has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Oppenadai throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Oppenadai closes the distance and pushes Mccray back into the cage.
Mccray has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oppenadai after a bit of a struggle.
A short body shot lands from Oppenadai as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Oppenadai on the inside. #TD#
Mccray successfully pulls guard.
Mccray tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Mccray looking for a guillotine here but Oppenadai defends easily.
Mccray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Oppenadai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oppenadai wants to get up but he can't break Mccray's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mccray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Oppenadai looking for a sweep. Not yet Oppenadai, not yet.
Yu Oppenadai has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Mccray stands and steps away. Oppenadai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oppenadai throws a series of punches but Mccray avoids them all with ease.
Mccray attempts a counter takedown but Oppenadai avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Oppenadai has Mccray up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3##BC#
Mccray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mccray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oppenadai.
Mccray misses the shot to the body.
Oppenadai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Oppenadai has closed the distance and engaged Mccray in a clinch.
Mccray working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Oppenadai breaks the clinch.
Mccray tries to clinch up but Oppenadai circles away and keeps his distance.
Oppenadai wants to counter the offense by Mccray and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Mccray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mccray tries to clinch up.
Oppenadai throws a head kick that Mccray semi-blocks.
Oppenadai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oppenadai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oppenadai!
#CL2#
Oppenadai moves into range and clinches up with Mccray.
Mccray is trying to pull guard but Oppenadai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mccray swings wildly with an uppercut but Oppenadai uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Oppenadai lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yu Oppenadai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oppenadai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yu Oppenadai!
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