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Event:
SFC 20: TBA
Date: Aug 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Xuwatanabe misses the shot to the body.
Karate throws an overhand right that lands on Xuwatanabe's shoulder, as Xuwatanabe tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Karate moves into the clinch successfully.
Karate prevents Xuwatanabe from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Xuwatanabe manages to break the clinch.
Xuwatanabe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karate throws out a loose jab but Xuwatanabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Xuwatanabe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xuwatanabe throws out a loose jab but Karate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xuwatanabe was well out of range. Poor timing from Karate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karate with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joey Karate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xuwatanabe.
Karate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xuwatanabe counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Xuwatanabe slips under a jab from Karate.
Karate tries to close the distance and clinch but Xuwatanabe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xuwatanabe misses with a looping left.
Xuwatanabe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Xuwatanabe tries to throw a body punch but Karate avoids it by throwing Xuwatanabe back against the cage.
Xuwatanabe is trying to break free.
Xuwatanabe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karate as Xuwatanabe tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Karate.
Xuwatanabe avoids a wild elbow strike from Karate.
Karate misses with an elbow over the top.
Karate lands a left hand.
Xuwatanabe lands an uppercut.
Karate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Xuwatanabe or not. #BC#
Xuwatanabe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Xuwatanabe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Karate back to the cage. Xuwatanabe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xuwatanabe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karate's head backwards.
Xuwatanabe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karate ducks under a wild hook from Xuwatanabe.#CL2#
Karate closes the distance and pushes Xuwatanabe back into the cage.
Karate digs a right hand into Xuwatanabe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xuwatanabe's gas tank.
Karate tries a body shot but Xuwatanabe blocks it.
Karate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Jomuton Xuwatanabe has been cut.
Good body shot from Karate.
Karate tries to work over Xuwatanabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xuwatanabe jumps guard but Karate stands there with Xuwatanabe around his waist. Xuwatanabe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Xuwatanabe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Xuwatanabe is trying to break the clinch but Karate has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Xuwatanabe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xuwatanabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Xuwatanabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karate's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karate.
Xuwatanabe looking to stall.
Karate lands an elbow just above Xuwatanabe 's eye.
Karate lands an elbow inside.
Karate misses with an elbow strike.
Xuwatanabe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xuwatanabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xuwatanabe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karate is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Xuwatanabe takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Jomuton Xuwatanabe's cut is getting worse.
Xuwatanabe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karate to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jomuton Xuwatanabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karate.
Xuwatanabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Xuwatanabe is trying to break free.
A short left from Karate.
Nice elbow from Karate.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karate is leaning against Xuwatanabe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Xuwatanabe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karate walks away with a smile on his face. Xuwatanabe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joey Karate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xuwatanabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karate.
Karate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xuwatanabe circles away from the clinch attempt.
A cross from Karate lands.
A big right from Xuwatanabe misses.
Xuwatanabe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xuwatanabe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karate has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Karate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jomuton Xuwatanabe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Karate moves into range and connects with a jab.
Xuwatanabe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karate misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Karate.
Karate cracks Xuwatanabe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Xuwatanabe connects with a leg kick. Karate looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Karate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xuwatanabe.
Xuwatanabe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Xuwatanabe misses with an uppercut. Karate saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karate misses the shot to the body.
Karate misses with a wild body shot.
Xuwatanabe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Karate closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Karate tries a body shot but Xuwatanabe blocks it.
Karate blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Karate.
Karate blocking some punches.
Karate lands a damaging elbow.
Xuwatanabe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Karate.
Karate misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Karate.
Karate tries to throw a body punch but Xuwatanabe avoids it by throwing Karate back against the cage.
Karate lands a nice elbow.
Karate lands an elbow just above Xuwatanabe 's eye. #CUT2#
Jomuton Xuwatanabe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Karate lands an elbow just above Xuwatanabe 's eye.
Xuwatanabe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Xuwatanabe tries to break free but Karate pushes him back against the cage.
Xuwatanabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Karate lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Jeez, Jomuton Xuwatanabe's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jomuton Xuwatanabe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joey Karate!
Joey Karate made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This was my first fight at welterweight, which is where I should have been all along. I look forward to cleaning out this embarrassment of a division. Enjoy the rest of your night, folks.'.
In defeat, Jomuton Xuwatanabe stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have hard camp. Injury a lot. I'll be back...'.
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Event:
SFC 14: Hanley x Palaktingpuet
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Fergossun misses with a body shot.
Fergossun swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xuwatanabe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Tuny Fergossun has been cut.
Fergossun digs a good body shot into Xuwatanabe's ribs.
Jab from Fergossun.
Fergossun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xuwatanabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fergossun.
Fergossun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xuwatanabe.
Xuwatanabe misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergossun lands with an uppercut that bounces Xuwatanabe off the cage and back into range.
Fergossun misses the shot to the body.
Xuwatanabe throws out a counter right but Fergossun avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Fergossun.
Fergossun misses with a wild body shot.
Xuwatanabe feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Fergossun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fergossun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fergossun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fergossun looks to score with a jab to the body but Xuwatanabe is just out of range.
Xuwatanabe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fergossun is looking to wear down Xuwatanabe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fergossun misses with a series of wild punches.
Fergossun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fergossun stuns Xuwatanabe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fergossun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xuwatanabe throws out a counter right but Fergossun avoids it with no problem.
Fergossun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xuwatanabe.
Xuwatanabe swings for the body but Fergossun moves out of range.
#T2#
Fergossun misses the shot to the body.
Fergossun takes a swing at Xuwatanabe's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Fergossun forces Xuwatanabe back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Fergossun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xuwatanabe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fergossun's hands.
Fergossun swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Xuwatanabe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Xuwatanabe misses with a straight right.
Tuny Fergossun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xuwatanabe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tuny Fergossun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergossun throws a combination that misses
and Xuwatanabe counters with a left and a right... And another left! Fergossun is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jomuton Xuwatanabe!
In his post fight interview, Jomuton Xuwatanabe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SFC 10: PRIDE IN TOKYO
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from The Human.
The Human misses with a looping left.
The Human uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xuwatanabe.
The Human throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Human moves into range and connects with a jab.
Xuwatanabe needs to keep his hands up - The Human had a free shot at his head there.
The Human digs a good body shot into Xuwatanabe's ribs.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Human throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xuwatanabe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Human has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Xuwatanabe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The Human fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xuwatanabe is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by The Human as he connects with a hook.
The Human throws a lazy right hand but Xuwatanabe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Xuwatanabe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Human.
The Human throws a poor cross that misses
and Xuwatanabe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Human throws a jab when Xuwatanabe was well out of range.
The Human throws a hook to the side of Xuwatanabe's head but Xuwatanabe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Human jabs Xuwatanabe right on the nose. Xuwatanabe blinks but takes it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Human, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. Xuwatanabe does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Xuwatanabe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Human.#T1#
The Human misses with the combination.
The Human throws an overhand right that lands on Xuwatanabe's shoulder, as Xuwatanabe tries to avoid the shot.
Xuwatanabe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Xuwatanabe slips under a jab from The Human.
A big right from The Human misses.
Xuwatanabe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xuwatanabe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xuwatanabe scores with the left hand. The Human knows he should have avoided that one.
The Human takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Human scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Human tests Xuwatanabe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xuwatanabe avoids the body shot from The Human.
The Human misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Xuwatanabe misses its target.
Xuwatanabe checks the leg kick.
It looked like Xuwatanabe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. The Human catches Xuwatanabe right on the button with a cross.
The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xuwatanabe.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xuwatanabe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xuwatanabe there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Human feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Xuwatanabes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Human misses with a left hand
and Xuwatanabe counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Xuwatanabe.
The Human is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Xuwatanabe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Xuwatanabe slips a straight right by The Human.
A slow jab from The Human misses its intended target.
Xuwatanabe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Human misses with a double jab.
Xuwatanabe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Human misses with a lunging right hand
and Xuwatanabe counters with a nice uppercut.
The Human throws a poor cross that misses
and Xuwatanabe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Xuwatanabe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Human to score with a decent uppercut.
Xuwatanabe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Human misses with a wild body shot.
Xuwatanabe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Human looks to land a left hand but Xuwatanabe moved out of range nicely.
Xuwatanabe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Human wants to counter with a clinch but Xuwatanabe pushes him away.
The Human misses with a hook
and Xuwatanabe counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Xuwatanabe lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from The Human is predictable there
and The Human takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Human waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xuwatanabe.
Xuwatanabe is looking to counter punch.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Xuwatanabe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xuwatanabe scores with a shot to the body.
The Human scores with the left hand. Xuwatanabe knows he should have avoided that one.
The Human throws a leg kick but Xuwatanabe sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Human misses with a wild body shot.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from Xuwatanabe.
Xuwatanabe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Human.
The Human misses with a lunging right hand
and Xuwatanabe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xuwatanabe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Human misses with a left hand
and Xuwatanabe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Human lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Human misses with a hook
and Xuwatanabe counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
The Human looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xuwatanabe lands a nice hook to The Human's body. The Human takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xuwatanabe checks the leg kick.
The Human swings for the body but Xuwatanabe moves out of range.
A low kick from The Human is predictable there
enabling Xuwatanabe to counter with a crisp jab.
The Human displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xuwatanabe throws out the jab.
Xuwatanabe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xuwatanabe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Human is out of range.
A jab from The Human finds it's way through Xuwatanabe's defenses.
The Human fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xuwatanabe.
Xuwatanabe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Human misses with a lunging right hand
and Xuwatanabe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xuwatanabe ducks under a wild hook from The Human.
The Human looks to land a right hand but Xuwatanabe moved out of range.#T5#
The Human throws out a loose jab but Xuwatanabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human misses with an uppercut
and Xuwatanabe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Human thinking.
The Human throws a body punch but Xuwatanabe moves out of range.
Xuwatanabe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xuwatanabe avoids the body shot from The Human.
It looked like Xuwatanabe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Human.
The Human ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xuwatanabe moves away.
Xuwatanabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Human.
Xuwatanabe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Human throws a lazy right hand but Xuwatanabe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xuwatanabe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Human misses with a series of wild punches.
Xuwatanabe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Xuwatanabe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Human throws a low kick but Xuwatanabe avoids it.
The Human misses the shot to the body.
Xuwatanabe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Human stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xuwatanabe manages to avoid it.#T6#
The Human misses with a straight left.
Xuwatanabe takes one to the side of the head.
The Human staying out of range there.
The Human attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xuwatanabe connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Human waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xuwatanabe.
Xuwatanabe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from Xuwatanabe.
Xuwatanabe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Human throws out the jab.
Xuwatanabe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xuwatanabe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Human moves away.
The Human tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Xuwatanabe.
The Human looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
The Human has Xuwatanabe up against the ropes in a clinch.
Xuwatanabe blocks an uppercut.
#T7#
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Xuwatanabe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
The Human looking for submissions off his back.
Xuwatanabe is trying to control the action in half guard but The Human is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Human wants to get back to full guard.
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.#SUB2#
The Human is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xuwatanabe pulls his head out easily.
Xuwatanabe trying to control the action but The Human is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The Human actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
The Human wants to improve his position but Xuwatanabe is controlling well.
Xuwatanabe is trying to control the action in half guard but The Human is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Human tries to roll over but Xuwatanabe keeps him under control.#SUB2#
The Human looking for subs from the bottom but Xuwatanabe mounts him!#SUB#
Xuwatanabe has control of The Human's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and The Human regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Xuwatanabe jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but The Human manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Human can do anything to dispel that myth.#T9##SUB#
Xuwatanabe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Human has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Human gets back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
The Human looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Xuwatanabe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Human defends it well.
The Human is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The Human misses with an uppercut. Xuwatanabe saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Xuwatanabe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xuwatanabe moves out of range of the leg kick from The Human.
The Human throws a sloppy body shot
and Xuwatanabe counters with a straight right hand.
The Human will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xuwatanabe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Human feints and then cracks Xuwatanabe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xuwatanabe down.
Xuwatanabe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xuwatanabe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Human misses with a body shot.
The Human throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xuwatanabe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Xuwatanabe slips a jab and a cross from The Human.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xuwatanabe. The Human does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Xuwatanabe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from The Human finds it's way through Xuwatanabe's defenses.
The Human fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xuwatanabe checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. Xuwatanabe does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Xuwatanabe moves out of range as The Human strikes.
Xuwatanabe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Human's head.
The Human throws a lazy uppercut
and Xuwatanabe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Xuwatanabe connects with a right hand. The Human shakes it off.
The Human tries to move into range but Xuwatanabe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Human, as that shot connected.
The Human is looking to chop away at Xuwatanabe's legs.
A swing and a miss from The Human.
Xuwatanabe staying out of range there.
Xuwatanabe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Human throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xuwatanabe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Human scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xuwatanabe doesn't seem bothered though.
Xuwatanabe checks a leg kick.
The Human ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xuwatanabe moves away.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xuwatanabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Human.
Xuwatanabe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Human throws a jab but it's blocked by Xuwatanabe.
A quick step to the side and Xuwatanabe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Human throws a poor cross that misses
and The Human takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Human throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Human walks into a stiff left hand from Xuwatanabe.
The Human throws a series of punches but Xuwatanabe avoids them all with ease.
Xuwatanabe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Human takes a swing at Xuwatanabe's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Xuwatanabe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xuwatanabe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Human throws the left hand but Xuwatanabe avoids the punch easily.
Xuwatanabe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Human is breathing heavily.
The Human misses with an uppercut. Xuwatanabe saw that one coming.
The Human wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
The Human gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Xuwatanabe controls the action.
The Human misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Xuwatanabe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xuwatanabe is trying to break the clinch but The Human has him pressed against the ropes.
Xuwatanabe misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Xuwatanabe breaks from the clinch.
Xuwatanabe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Human was well out of range. Poor timing from Xuwatanabe.
Xuwatanabe takes one to the side of the head.
Xuwatanabe takes a swing at The Human's ribcage but misses.
The Human is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finn The Human seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xuwatanabe throws a front kick aimed at The Human's knee but The Human avoids it well.
Xuwatanabe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Human looks to land a right hand but Xuwatanabe moved out of range.
Xuwatanabe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Jab from The Human.
Xuwatanabe misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of The Human 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donk. The Human catches Xuwatanabe right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xuwatanabe avoids the body shot from The Human.
A jab from The Human misses.
Xuwatanabe looks to score with a jab to the body but The Human is just out of range.
Xuwatanabe ducks under a wild hook from The Human.
The Human misses with a jab to the body
letting Xuwatanabe counter with a right hand.
The Human has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Human thuds a left hand into Xuwatanabe's body.
Xuwatanabe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xuwatanabe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xuwatanabe missing with a left hand there. The Human was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Human jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xuwatanabe throws a jab but it's blocked by The Human. #T5#
The Human pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xuwatanabe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Human throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xuwatanabe on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for The Human.
The Human jabs at Xuwatanabe's body.
The Human throws a leg kick
and Xuwatanabe counters with a straight right hand.
The Human rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xuwatanabe counters with a left to the body.
Xuwatanabe takes a swing at The Human's ribcage but misses.
The Human moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xuwatanabe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xuwatanabe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Human momentarily.
Xuwatanabe staying out of range there.
Xuwatanabe lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Human throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xuwatanabe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Human throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Xuwatanabe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Human.#T6#
A big right from The Human misses.
A little feinted left hand from Xuwatanabe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from The Human.
The Human misses with a looping right.
Xuwatanabe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xuwatanabe staying out of range there.
The Human misses with a left hand
and Xuwatanabe counters with a straight right hand.
The Human misses with a two punch combination.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
Xuwatanabe throwing a counter right hand but The Human manages to avoid it.
Xuwatanabe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xuwatanabe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
A clash of legs there as Xuwatanabe blocks the low kick.
The Human throws out a loose jab but Xuwatanabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xuwatanabe scores with a hook to the body. The Human takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Human lands a jab to the nose.#T7#
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
The Human wants to slow Xuwatanabe down by chopping away at his legs.
A quick step to the side and Xuwatanabe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xuwatanabe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Human throws an off balance right hand
and Xuwatanabe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Human thinking.
Xuwatanabe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Human.
Xuwatanabe lands an overhand right.
Xuwatanabe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Xuwatanabe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Human throws the left hand but Xuwatanabe avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Xuwatanabe misses its target.
The Human swings for the body but Xuwatanabe moves out of range.
Xuwatanabe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
Xuwatanabe throws out a powerful jab.
Xuwatanabe walks into a straight right hand from The Human.
Xuwatanabe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Human.
Xuwatanabe is looking to counter punch.#T8#
The Human misses with a combination
and Xuwatanabe counters with a right hand to the body.
Xuwatanabe throws a body punch but The Human moves out of range.
Xuwatanabe lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Human misses with a low kick. #CL2#
The Human moves into range and clinches up with Xuwatanabe.
Xuwatanabe tries to break the clinch but The Human is controlling the position.
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Human just leaning against Xuwatanabe, taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Xuwatanabe.
The Human tries a body shot but Xuwatanabe blocks it.
The Human lands a hook that snaps the head of Xuwatanabe backwards.
Xuwatanabe blocking some punches.
#T9#
The Human tries to work over Xuwatanabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xuwatanabe looking to stall.
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from The Human.
The Human controlling the action here for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Xuwatanabe.
The Human working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Human blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Human lands a hook that snaps the head of Xuwatanabe backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Xuwatanabe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Human gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Human lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Human wants to clinch up but Xuwatanabe keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from The Human.
Xuwatanabe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xuwatanabe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Human bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xuwatanabe ducks under a wild hook from The Human.
Xuwatanabe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Human looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Human misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Xuwatanabe counter with a right hand.
Xuwatanabe scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
The Human fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xuwatanabe, pushing him back against the ropes.
Xuwatanabe blocking some punches.
#T1#
Xuwatanabe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Human avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Human manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Human lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, The Human scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xuwatanabe pushes The Human back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human misses with a punch on the inside.
The Human is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The Human misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Xuwatanabe blocking some punches.
Xuwatanabe tries to break free but The Human pushes him back against the ropes.
Xuwatanabe has a couple of punches blocked by The Human.
The Human has Xuwatanabe pressed against the ropes.
The Human content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The Human tries a body shot but Xuwatanabe blocks it.
Xuwatanabe has had enough of the clinch but The Human keeps him there for the moment.
Xuwatanabe takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Xuwatanabe.
The Human is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Xuwatanabe to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Xuwatanabe can't break the clinch.
The Human controlling the action here for a moment.
The Human wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Human.
A short right from The Human.
Xuwatanabe is struggling to control the position.
The Human misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Human stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Xuwatanabe takes a shot to the head.
Xuwatanabe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Human doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Human misses with a punch on the inside.
Xuwatanabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Human's elbow.
Xuwatanabe trying to control the position but instead, The Human has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xuwatanabe into the ropes.
Xuwatanabe trying to stall but The Human improves his position.
Xuwatanabe is trying to break free.
The Human is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T5#
The Human working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by Xuwatanabe.
The Human scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Human tries to stall but Xuwatanabe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The Human lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xuwatanabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xuwatanabe blocks an uppercut.
Xuwatanabe blocking some punches.
The Human pressing his opponent against the ropes.
The Human misses with a punch to the body.
#T6#
Xuwatanabe looking to stall.
Xuwatanabe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as Xuwatanabe controls his hands.
The Human lands an uppercut.
The Human stalling in the clinch but Xuwatanabe improves position.
A short right from The Human on the inside.
Xuwatanabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Human's elbow.
The Human misses with a punch on the inside.
The Human misses with a hook from the clinch. #T7#
Xuwatanabe can't find room to land a body shot as The Human controls the action.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by Xuwatanabe.
The Human tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xuwatanabe's elbow.
The Human scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Human misses with some punches.
The Human lands with a short shot to the head.
The Human being controlled against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by The Human.
The Human has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Human misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Human lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xuwatanabe. #T8#
The referee is keeping an eye on The Human - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Xuwatanabe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Human as Xuwatanabe tries to tie him up.
The Human misses with the head strike.
Jomuton Xuwatanabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Human is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The Human fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T9#
A hook to the body from The Human.
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
Xuwatanabe wants to stall.
The Human misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Human lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xuwatanabe misses with a body punch.
Xuwatanabe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xuwatanabe.
The Human digs a right hand into Xuwatanabe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xuwatanabe's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Human lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xuwatanabe backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Xuwatanabe fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn The Human comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Human 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Finn The Human!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Finn The Human!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Finn The Human!
Finn The Human wins by unanimous decision!
Finn The Human is the new lightweight champion!
Finn The Human decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Jomuton Xuwatanabe stepped up to the mic, saying 'He better tonight. Congratulation Finn-San. Thank you Mr. Billy-San. I'll be back...'.
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Event:
SFC 3: Xuwatanabe x Nakamura
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Nakamura has his takedown stuffed
and Xuwatanabe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xuwatanabe was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
A counter left hand to the body from Xuwatanabe misses its target.
Xuwatanabe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Xuwatanabe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xuwatanabe throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xuwatanabe is defended easily by Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a sloppy body shot
and Xuwatanabe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xuwatanabe.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xuwatanabe manages to avoid it.
Xuwatanabe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Xuwatanabe.
Nakamura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Xuwatanabe digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Xuwatanabe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Xuwatanabe lands with a cross.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakamura misses with a body punch
letting Xuwatanabe counter with a right hand.
Xuwatanabe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Xuwatanabe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xuwatanabe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Xuwatanabe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nakamura looks to throw the jab but Xuwatanabe is out of range.
Nakamura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xuwatanabe lands with a nice body kick.
Xuwatanabe is looking to wear down Nakamura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xuwatanabe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Nakamura throws a body punch but Xuwatanabe moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xuwatanabe slips under a jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xuwatanabe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shinsuke Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xuwatanabe counters with a straight right hand.
Xuwatanabe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xuwatanabe manages to avoid it.
Xuwatanabe tries to counter by clinching up but Nakamura breaks away and moves out of range.
Nakamura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nakamura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
Xuwatanabe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xuwatanabe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nakamura scrambles back to his feet.
Xuwatanabe lands a nice looking body shot.
Xuwatanabe scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Xuwatanabe avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Xuwatanabe feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Xuwatanabe enables Nakamura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Xuwatanabe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Xuwatanabe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakamura.
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Xuwatanabe blocks nicely.
Nakamura postures up and lands a big shot to Xuwatanabe's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xuwatanabe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xuwatanabe wants to sweep but no luck.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakamura working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nakamura prevents Xuwatanabe from getting back to his feet.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Nakamura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nakamura content to control rather than advance.
Xuwatanabe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakamura content to control rather than advance.
Xuwatanabe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakamura is working away from the top position though.
Nakamura controlling the action here.
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 Jomuton Xuwatanabe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Xuwatanabe scores with a leg kick.
Xuwatanabe lands a leg kick that knocks Nakamura off balance momentarily.
Nakamura lands a glancing blow to the side of Xuwatanabe's head.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura throws a hook but Xuwatanabe avoids it easily.
Nakamura misses with a body shot
enabling Xuwatanabe to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Xuwatanabe. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Xuwatanabe half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nakamura throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xuwatanabe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xuwatanabe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Xuwatanabe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Xuwatanabe tries to move into range but Nakamura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nakamura takes a swing at Xuwatanabe's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Xuwatanabe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakamura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakamura scores with a nice strike.
Nakamura works the jab nicely.
Nakamura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xuwatanabe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Xuwatanabe has closed the distance and engaged Nakamura in a clinch.
Nakamura misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Xuwatanabe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Xuwatanabe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura has Xuwatanabe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Xuwatanabe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Xuwatanabe keeps control of Nakamura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nakamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xuwatanabe's elbow.
Nakamura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Xuwatanabe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Nakamura.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nakamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakamura misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Nakamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Xuwatanabe controls his hands.
Xuwatanabe tries for a takedown but Nakamura manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Xuwatanabe manages to break the clinch.
Xuwatanabe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura misses with a straight right.
Jomuton Xuwatanabe is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body. Xuwatanabe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xuwatanabe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakamura defends it nicely.
Nakamura feints the counter takedown.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xuwatanabe as he avoids it easily.
Jomuton Xuwatanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinsuke Nakamura.
Jab by Nakamura.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xuwatanabe manages to avoid it.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
and Xuwatanabe counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Nakamura's corner calls for a 1-2. Nakamura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Xuwatanabe ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Xuwatanabe connects with a solid leg kick.
Xuwatanabe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nakamura misses the body punch
and Xuwatanabe counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xuwatanabe looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Nakamura with the counter takedown but Xuwatanabe avoids it easily.
Nakamura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nakamura stuns Xuwatanabe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Xuwatanabe has closed the distance and engaged Nakamura in a clinch.
Nakamura can't break the clinch.
Xuwatanabe prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
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 Jomuton Xuwatanabe 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.
#R3#
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Xuwatanabe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Xuwatanabe does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Nakamura backs away, Xuwatanabe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nakamura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakamura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nakamura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xuwatanabe on the side of the head.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Xuwatanabe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
It looked like Xuwatanabe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nakamura lands a right hook to the body.
Nakamura throws a hook but Xuwatanabe blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura swings widly with a right hand
and Xuwatanabe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakamura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Xuwatanabe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xuwatanabe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nakamura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Xuwatanabe lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Nakamura misses
and Xuwatanabe counters with a straight right hand.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nakamura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xuwatanabe cracks the inside of Nakamura's front leg.
Xuwatanabe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xuwatanabe manages to avoid it.
Xuwatanabe staying out of range there.
Xuwatanabe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Xuwatanabe misses with a body kick.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the body
and Xuwatanabe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xuwatanabe connects with a body shot that sends Nakamura's belly button to the back.
Nakamura walks into a straight right hand from Xuwatanabe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura blocks a head kick by Xuwatanabe.
#T2#
Nakamura looks to land a right hand but Xuwatanabe moved out of range.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xuwatanabe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nakamura's hands.
Xuwatanabe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura.
And Xuwatanabe counters with a quick kick to the body but Nakamura blocks it.
Xuwatanabe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Xuwatanabe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nakamura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A cross from Xuwatanabe lands.
Xuwatanabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
#T3#
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xuwatanabe circles away quickly and effectively.
Xuwatanabe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Xuwatanabe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xuwatanabe.
Xuwatanabe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Xuwatanabe.
Xuwatanabe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
Xuwatanabe tries to clinch up.
Xuwatanabe misses with a takedown attempt - Nakamura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nakamura thuds a left hand into Xuwatanabe's body.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xuwatanabe manages to avoid it.
Nakamura throws a sloppy body shot
and Xuwatanabe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nakamura is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Nakamura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Xuwatanabe avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Xuwatanabe tries to clinch there but Nakamura circles away.
Nakamura is looking for the big counter here.
That kick from Xuwatanabe tenderised Nakamura's leg. Nakamura is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xuwatanabe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Xuwatanabe.
Nakamura regains half guard.
Xuwatanabe is looking to take a break and control but Nakamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xuwatanabe prevents Nakamura from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jomuton Xuwatanabe clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Xuwatanabe counters with a thumping low kick.
A punch combination from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura swinging wildly here.
Nakamura keeps the fight on the outside.
Xuwatanabe avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
#CL#
Xuwatanabe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nakamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is trying to break the clinch but Xuwatanabe has him pressed against the cage.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakamura tries to work over Xuwatanabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xuwatanabe looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Nakamura gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Xuwatanabe is looking to get back to is feet but Nakamura passes into side control.
#T1#
Xuwatanabe gets back to half guard.
Xuwatanabe wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy.
Nakamura is looking to advance position but Xuwatanabe won't allow it.
Nakamura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nakamura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Xuwatanabe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakamura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakamura is pressing down on Xuwatanabe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xuwatanabe is holding on for now.
Nakamura trying to control the pace.
Nakamura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Nakamura winds up and cracks Xuwatanabe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Xuwatanabe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakamura is working away from the top position though.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nakamura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Xuwatanabe is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakamura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Xuwatanabe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakamura scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Nakamura lands strikes from half guard.
Nakamura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nakamura slips a nice elbow through Xuwatanabe's hands, connecting with Xuwatanabe's forehead.
Nakamura works his way into side control.
Nakamura taking a breather here.
Nakamura is putting a hurting on Xuwatanabe here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xuwatanabe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakamura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xuwatanabe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nakamura connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinsuke Nakamura dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Xuwatanabe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Nakamura backs away, Xuwatanabe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Xuwatanabe moves out of range.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Xuwatanabe works Nakamura's body with a nice hook.
Nakamura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xuwatanabe counters with a thumping low kick.
Nakamura cracks Xuwatanabe with a good jab.
That kick from Xuwatanabe tenderised Nakamura's leg. Nakamura is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura misses the body punch
letting Xuwatanabe counter with a right hand.
Nakamura swings for the body but Xuwatanabe moves out of range.
Xuwatanabe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nakamura throws an off balance right hand
and Xuwatanabe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Xuwatanabe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura swats away the attempt to clinch by Xuwatanabe.
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Xuwatanabe connects with an inside leg kick.
Xuwatanabe lands a lovely overhand right.
Xuwatanabe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xuwatanabe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shinsuke Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nakamura slips a jab from Xuwatanabe.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xuwatanabe manages to avoid it.
Xuwatanabe wants to clinch up but Nakamura keeps it at a distance.
Xuwatanabe looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Xuwatanabe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Nakamura swings for the body but Xuwatanabe moves out of range.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xuwatanabe.
Xuwatanabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xuwatanabe tries to clinch up.
Xuwatanabe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Xuwatanabe lands a jab to the nose.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xuwatanabe dips to his left and cracks Nakamura with an uppercut!
Nakamura sizes up Xuwatanabe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nakamura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xuwatanabe.
Jomuton Xuwatanabe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xuwatanabe tries to clinch up.
Xuwatanabe is looking to clinch.
Xuwatanabe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xuwatanabe cracks Nakamura with a good jab.
Xuwatanabe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Xuwatanabe cracks the inside of Nakamura's front leg.
Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Xuwatanabe counters by moving into the clinch.
Xuwatanabe stalling.
Nakamura looking for a takedown.
Nakamura tries to work over Xuwatanabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Xuwatanabe avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Xuwatanabe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Nakamura. Beautiful body shot.
Nakamura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xuwatanabe delivers a nice body kick.
Xuwatanabe tries to clinch up but Nakamura circles away and keeps his distance.
Xuwatanabe lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jomuton Xuwatanabe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Xuwatanabe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jomuton Xuwatanabe!
Jomuton Xuwatanabe is the new lightweight champion!
Jomuton Xuwatanabe took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Venom Combat Sports for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Shinsuke Nakamura had this to say: 'It was.. an.. HONOR.. to compete for the title. The best man won tonight.. but I will return.. and do so better than before.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Xuwatanabe looks to land a combination but Bender avoids it well.
Bender tries to counter with a takedown but Xuwatanabe is quick to defend against it.
Bender takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xuwatanabe lands with a straight right. Bender didn't see that one coming.
Xuwatanabe jabs Bender right on the nose. Bender blinks but takes it well.
Xuwatanabe lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Bender can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Xuwatanabe and Bender drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Xuwatanabe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jomuton Xuwatanabe!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jomuton Xuwatanabe thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Xuwatanabe misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Xuwatanabe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Xuwatanabe wants to pass the guard but Byers is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Xuwatanabe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Byers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Xuwatanabe has Byers in his guard.#REVR##ES2#
Xuwatanabe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Byers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Byers tries to clinch up.#T1#
Xuwatanabe shoots in for a takedown but Byers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xuwatanabe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xuwatanabe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Byers shoots for a takedown but Xuwatanabe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Byers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Xuwatanabe napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Byers is trying to get an arm triangle but Xuwatanabe is defending well.
Xuwatanabe wants to control but Byers postures up.
Xuwatanabe is trying to get back to half guard.#T2##SU#
Byers stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Byers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Xuwatanabe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Byers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Xuwatanabe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrett Byers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Byers gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Byers stands up and beckons Xuwatanabe to his feet.
Byers misses with a takedown attempt
letting Xuwatanabe counter with a right hand.
Byers is breathing heavily.#T3#
Xuwatanabe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Byers. That did some damage!
Xuwatanabe throws a nice looking combination but Byers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD2#
Xuwatanabe lands a left and a right that sends Byers crashing to the canvas! Xuwatanabe dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Byers is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Barrett Byers has been cut.#SUB2#
Xuwatanabe working for a guillotine from mount but Byers is in no mood to give up.
Oh Byers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xuwatanabe drops a big elbow. That's hurt Byers! More shots from Xuwatanabe and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jomuton Xuwatanabe!
Jomuton Xuwatanabe took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you Sydney, love fighting for you! Next time I'll be fighting for Sydney Fighting Championship, keep an eye on it!'.
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