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Event:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 1
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Kropotkin misses with a jab to the body
and Akabane counters with a series of strikes. Kropotkin will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Akabane drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kropotkin wants to control but Akabane postures up.
Akabane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kropotkin on the ground.
Akabane postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kropotkin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Akabane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kropotkin gets back to full guard.
Akabane wants to control from the top but Kropotkin keeps moving.
Kropotkin is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Akabane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kropotkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akabane has managed to get both his arms back between Kropotkin's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Kropotkin is looking for a triangle here but Akabane uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1#
Kropotkin struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Akabane crashes against the mat.
Akabane throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kropotkin regains half guard, as Akabane was trying to land strikes.
Kropotkin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akabane. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Akabane is tapping! Great win for Kropotkin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Peter Kropotkin!
Peter Kropotkin made sure to mention his sponsor, Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Harrison darts in looking for a takedown but Akabane gets double underhooks and turns Harrison into the cage. #TD2#
Akabane shoots in and bounces Harrison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Harrison has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Akabane is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Harrison can't break the clinch.
Akabane with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Shelton Harrison has been cut.
Akabane lands an elbow inside.
Akabane lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Akabane gets control of Harrison's arms and successfully pulls guard. Akabane will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison is stalling in the full guard.
Akabane is controlling Harrison's posture.#ES2#
Akabane manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Harrison jumps guard but Akabane stands there with Harrison around his waist. Harrison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Akabane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harrison tries to break free but Akabane pushes him back against the cage.
Harrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Akabane has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Harrison uses from the top position.
Harrison controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akabane pulls Harrison in to control the position.
Harrison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harrison won't allow Akabane to get back to his feet.
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Akabane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Akabane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harrison postures up in Akabane's guard and throws a big left but Akabane blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Akabane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akabane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Akabane successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akabane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harrison working some strikes from top position.
Harrison would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Harrison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harrison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Akabane is looking to stand up but Harrison isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Akabane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harrison.
Harrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akabane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harrison throws a strike but Akabane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akabane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Akabane tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrison is retaining full guard.
Akabane trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Harrison throws his legs up looking for a submission but Akabane uses it to pass to side control.
Harrison dodges the ground and pound from Akabane.
Akabane throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Akabane staying calm.#SU2#
Akabane stands up and beckons Harrison to his feet.
Akabane slaps away a takedown attempt from Harrison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shelton Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Akabane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Harrison tries to keep at a distance but Akabane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akabane lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryusuke Akabane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shelton Harrison's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Akabane lands with a nice body punch.
Harrison shoots in but Akabane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harrison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akabane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akabane misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Akabane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Akabane pulls guard effortlessly.
Akabane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Akabane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrison with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Akabane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harrison.
Akabane wants to stand but Harrison is controlling the position. #ES2#
Akabane manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Akabane gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Harrison manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Shelton Harrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harrison enables Akabane to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harrison manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ryusuke Akabane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Harrison has his feet on Akabane's thighs here. He's pushed Akabane off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Akabane screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shelton Harrison!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Akabane instigates a clinch.
Otihcam wants to break free but Akabane has control.
#BC#
Akabane manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Akabane clinches.
Akabane leaning against his opponent.
Otihcam drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Akabane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Akabane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akabane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Otihcam wants to clinch.
Otihcam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Akabane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Akabane closes the distance and clinches.
Otihcam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Akabane.
#TD#
Akabane pulls guard successfully.
Otihcam trying to control but Akabane is working from the bottom.
Akabane has Otihcam pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##ES#
Akabane manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL#
Akabane moves into the clinch.
Otihcam is trying to stall.
Akabane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akabane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Otihcam being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Akabane breaks from the clinch.
Akabane misses with the combination.
#T2##CL#
Akabane rushes Otihcam and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Akabane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Akabane tries to pull guard but Otihcam holds him up against the cage and eventually Akabane drops back down to his feet.
Akabane lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#TD#
Akabane jumps guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#ES#
Akabane kicks Otihcam off and gets to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Otihcam. Those never looked like landing.
Otihcam scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Akabane rushes Otihcam and presses him up against the cage.
Akabane will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Otihcam up against the cage.
Otihcam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Akabane keeps control of Otihcam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akabane presses Otihcam against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akabane tries to throw a body punch but Otihcam avoids it by throwing Akabane back against the cage. #TD#
Akabane pulls guard.
Otihcam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akabane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Otihcam is fighting to break Akabane's control of his arms but Akabane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Akabane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Otihcam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Otihcam has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Akabane is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Otihcam throwing strikes but missing.
Akabane trying to strike off his back.
Akabane keeping moving, preventing Otihcam from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otihcam throws an elbow that misses. Akabane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Otihcam's guard. Nice move by Akabane!#REVR#
Akabane throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Otihcam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU#
Akabane stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryusuke Akabane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Otihcam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otihcam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akabane shoots in looking for a takedown but Otihcam manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akabane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Otihcam throws a fast counter high kick but Akabane manages to duck under it in time.
Akabane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akabane misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Akabane has Otihcam up against the cage in a clinch.
Akabane keeps control of Otihcam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Akabane manages to pull guard.
Akabane pulls Otihcam in to control the position. #SUB#
Akabane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Otihcam defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otihcam has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Akabane is proving hard to escape from.
Akabane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Otihcam manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Otihcam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Akabane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Akabane passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Otihcam seems a little lost for a moment, as Akabane dominates the positioning.
Akabane fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Akabane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Otihcam is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Otihcam avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Akabane. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Otihcam is not content to let Akabane control the position.
Akabane in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Otihcam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akabane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Akabane seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Akabane tries to score with some ground and pound. Otihcam controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SU#
Akabane decides to stand up, so the ref orders Otihcam to his feet.
Otihcam feints and then cracks Akabane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akabane down.
Akabane moves out of range as Otihcam strikes.
Otihcam throws a leg kick
and Akabane counters with a left and a right that stings Otihcam.
Otihcam misses with a looping left.
Otihcam is breathing heavily.#CL#
Akabane clinches up with Otihcam and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Akabane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Akabane moves into the clinch.#BC#
Akabane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Otihcam fails with the takedown.#CL#
Akabane clinches with his opponent.
Akabane managing to block the knees to the body from Otihcam.
#T4#
Otihcam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Akabane pulls Otihcam into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akabane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Otihcam manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Akabane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Otihcam's guard. #SU#
Akabane stands up from half guard. #CL#
Akabane clinches.
Otihcam tries to stall but Akabane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Akabane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Akabane jumps guard.
Akabane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Otihcam can do to turn this around?#ES#
Akabane has his feet on Otihcam's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Akabane closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryusuke Akabane dominated that second round.
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#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Akabane is defended easily by Otihcam.
Akabane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Otihcam throws a lazy head kick
and Akabane counters with a left and a right that stings Otihcam.
Otihcam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akabane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Akabane darts in and clinches Otihcam up against the cage.
Otihcam has a couple of punches blocked by Akabane.
#TD#
Akabane manages to pull guard.
Ryusuke Akabane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akabane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akabane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1##ES#
Akabane pushes Otihcam off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Akabane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryusuke Akabane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Akabane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Otihcam, pushing him back against the cage.
Akabane tries to land a knee to the head but Otihcam blocks with his arms.
Otihcam wants to get back to striking at distance but Akabane won't allow it.
Akabane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Akabane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Otihcam keeps the fight on the outside.
Otihcam keeps the fight on the outside.
Otihcam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
A good leg kick by Akabane.
A punch combination from Otihcam misses.
Akabane blocks a head kick by Otihcam.
Otihcam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Akabane moves into range and clinches up with Otihcam.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Akabane drags the fight down to the ground.
Otihcam looking to sit in guard and control but Akabane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Otihcam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akabane won't allow Otihcam to get back to his feet.
Akabane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #ES2#
Otihcam manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3#
Akabane lands a damaging elbow.
Akabane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Otihcam avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Akabane pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Akabane.
Akabane gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
Akabane manages to break the clinch.
Otihcam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Otihcam throws a lazy right hand but Akabane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Akabane gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Akabane gets control of Otihcam's arms and successfully pulls guard. Akabane will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Otihcam wants to get up but he can't break Akabane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4##ES#
Akabane pushes Otihcam off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Akabane clinches.
Akabane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Akabane lands an elbow just above Otihcam 's eye.
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!
Otihcam wants to get back to striking at distance but Akabane won't allow it.
#TD#
Akabane manages to pull guard.
Akabane is pulling down on Otihcam's head. It's preventing any offense from Otihcam, at least for the moment.#ES#
Akabane manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Otihcam can't break the clinch.
Marvin Otihcam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryusuke Akabane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akabane lands an elbow inside that Otihcam shrugs off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryusuke Akabane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akabane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryusuke Akabane!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Guerrero takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
It looks like Kent Guerrero has been cut.
Guerrero takes a knee right on the jaw!
#TD#
Guerrero has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Akabane regains guard immediately.
Akabane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guerrero wants to control from the top but Akabane keeps moving.
Guerrero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Akabane wants to get back to his feet but Guerrero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Guerrero stays in close to Akabane's body and controls the position.
Akabane pulls Guerrero in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerrero slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Guerrero throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Akabane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akabane slaps away a takedown attempt from Guerrero, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Akabane instigates a clinch.
Guerrero tries to break free but Akabane pushes him back against the cage.
Akabane has Guerrero pressed against the cage.
Akabane lands a nice shot to the body.
Akabane lands a damaging elbow.
Guerrero is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Guerrero is trying to force a seperation but Akabane has the dominant position.
Akabane tries to pull guard but Guerrero forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Akabane is trying to pull guard but Guerrero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kent Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryusuke Akabane.
Akabane lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Akabane stops a takedown attempt from Guerrero.
Akabane can't get the takedown.
Guerrero tries to pull guard but Akabane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Akabane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Akabane manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guerrero.
Despite the aggression on Akabane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Akabane stuffs the takedown.
Akabane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Akabane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akabane leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Akabane jumps into guard, dragging Guerrero to the mat.
#T3#
Guerrero wants to control from the top but Akabane keeps moving.
Akabane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akabane wants to get back to his feet but Guerrero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Guerrero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Guerrero could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Guerrero stops Akabane from standing up. #ES2#
Akabane has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Guerrero is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Guerrero lands a left hand.
Guerrero is trying to pull guard but Akabane has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Akabane breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Akabane instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akabane stops a takedown attempt from Guerrero.
#BC2#
Akabane manages to break the clinch.
Akabane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guerrero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Akabane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guerrero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akabane somewhat.
Guerrero feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Akabane clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Akabane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Akabane instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryusuke Akabane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kent Guerrero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown but Akabane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guerrero slaps away a takedown attempt from Akabane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kent Guerrero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guerrero sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Akabane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guerrero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Akabane defends it nicely.
Akabane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guerrero as he avoids it easily.
Akabane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Guerrero defends well and Akabane ends up having to push Guerrero into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kent Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryusuke Akabane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akabane with a poor takedown
and Guerrero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akabane shoots in for a double leg but Guerrero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Akabane stuffs the takedown attempt from Guerrero. Guerrero gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akabane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guerrero seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guerrero is defended easily by Akabane.
Akabane is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guerrero is defended easily by Akabane.#CL2#
Akabane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guerrero, pushing him back against the cage.
Akabane lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Akabane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guerrero blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akabane. #T2#
Akabane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Akabane landing knees to the head.
Akabane tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Akabane successfully pulls guard.
Guerrero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Guerrero lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Guerrero drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Akabane dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Akabane wants to stand but Guerrero has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akabane throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Akabane stops Guerrero from standing up.
Akabane wants to control from the top but Guerrero keeps moving.
Akabane throws a big right hand that misses.
Guerrero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guerrero wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryusuke Akabane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guerrero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU2#
Akabane decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Guerrero, up you get!
Akabane shoots in but no luck this time.
Akabane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guerrero.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Akabane. #T4##CL2#
Akabane clinches. #TD2#
Akabane pulls Guerrero into guard.
Akabane controlling Guerrero's posture.
Akabane is trying to control the position but Guerrero postures up.
Guerrero is looking to work some ground and pound but Akabane has wrist control.
Guerrero wants to control from the top but Akabane keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akabane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guerrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Akabane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryusuke Akabane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kent Guerrero's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Akabane pushes Guerrero up against the cage in a clinch.
Akabane lands a knee to the head.
#TD#
Guerrero manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Akabane trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akabane throws a strike but Guerrero rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Akabane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akabane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Akabane has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Guerrero is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Akabane. #BC2#
Akabane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Akabane as Guerrero shoots in.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerrero shoots and misses #CL2#
and Akabane counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Akabane.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kent Guerrero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Akabane pulls guard.
Akabane wants to get back to his feet but Guerrero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Guerrero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Akabane wants to get back to his feet but Guerrero is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Akabane kicks Guerrero off and gets to his feet.
Ryusuke Akabane seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Akabane moves into the clinch.
Akabane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Akabane gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Akabane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guerrero is trying to stand up here but Akabane is controlling him well.
Guerrero is not content to let Akabane control the position.
Guerrero is looking to get back to full guard here but Akabane has managed to pass to side control instead.#T2#
Akabane throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Akabane sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Guerrero is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Akabane.
Akabane misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Akabane working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Akabane controls the position from side control.
Guerrero is trying to buck Akabane off.
Guerrero is trying to control Akabane's posture but Akabane avoids it. #T3##SUB2#
Akabane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Akabane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Akabane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Guerrero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Akabane throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Akabane is looking to take a break and control but Guerrero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Akabane stands up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Akabane slaps away a takedown attempt from Guerrero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Akabane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guerrero defends it nicely.
Guerrero is looking for a counter combo.
Akabane has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Akabane instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Akabane breaks the clinch.
Akabane is looking to clinch.
Kent Guerrero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryusuke Akabane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guerrero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryusuke Akabane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akabane 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryusuke Akabane!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Akabane closes the distance and clinches.
Akabane scores with a shoulder strike.
Wood wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Wood jumps guard and drags Akabane to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Akabane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wood is trying to control the position but Akabane postures up. #SU2#
Akabane stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Akabane moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Akabane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akabane shoots in looking for a takedown but Wood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akabane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Wood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akabane with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Akabane breaks the clinch.
Akabane fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Akabane is defended easily by Wood.
Wood tries to counter by clinching up but Akabane breaks away and moves out of range.
Alberto Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryusuke Akabane.#T1##CL2#
Akabane clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Akabane breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Akabane clinches up against the cage.
Wood stalls. #BC2#
Akabane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akabane misses with a double jab.
Akabane lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akabane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#
Wood is rocked!#CL2#
Akabane clinches up with Wood and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Wood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
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!
Wood is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Akabane is keeping busy.
Akabane lands a nice elbow.
Akabane lands a damaging elbow. #TD2#
Akabane jumps into guard, dragging Wood to the mat.
Wood postures up in Akabane's guard and throws a big left but Akabane blocks it.
Akabane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wood.
Akabane seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Akabane wants to get back to his feet but Wood is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Akabane pushes Wood off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akabane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wood circles away.
Akabane looks winded!
Akabane shoots in looking for a takedown but Wood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akabane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Akabane with that takedown attempt.
Akabane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Akabane moves into the clinch successfully.
Wood is looking to take this one to the mat.
Akabane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Akabane is working for takedown but Wood is calmly controlling the position for now.
Akabane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wood taking a breather.
Wood keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akabane's efforts to push away.
Wood tries to pull guard but Akabane holds him up against the cage and eventually Wood drops back down to his feet.
Akabane avoids the elbow strike from Wood, against the cage.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Akabane controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Akabane.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Akabane controls his hands.
Wood is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Akabane manages to break the clinch.
Akabane throws a lazy right hand but Wood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akabane just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWood.#TD#
Wood closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Akabane to the mat! Akabane manages to get full guard.
Wood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Akabane throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Akabane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Akabane wants to stand but Wood is controlling the position.
Akabane looking to control.
#T3#
Wood has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Akabane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wood passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SUB2#
Akabane actively working from the bottom here.#ES2#
Akabane manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wood keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Akabane tries a knee to the head but Wood blocks it.
Akabane comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Akabane manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Akabane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akabane blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Akabane closes the distance and clinches.
Wood seems to have got his legs back now.
Akabane is pressed up against the cage. Wood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Akabane down to the mat. Akabane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Akabane throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
#CL2#
Akabane has managed to clinch.
Akabane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wood walks away with a smile on his face. Akabane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wood avoids a punch combination nicely.
A quick step to the side and Wood tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akabane tries to avoid it but Wood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akabane to the ground. Akabane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Akabane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wood. That did some damage!
Akabane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wood avoids it really well and circles away.
Akabane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wood tries to clinch but Akabane moves out of range.
Akabane looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Akabane drives through and clinches with Wood against the cage.
#BC2#
Akabane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wood shoots for a takedown but Akabane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akabane has a takedown stuffed.
Akabane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wood sprawls well. Wood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akabane gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryusuke Akabane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Akabane throws a sloppy head kick and Wood moves out of range easily.
Akabane connects with a leg kick. Wood looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sloppy strikes from Akabane. Those never looked like landing.
Akabane shoots in but no luck this time.
Wood missing with a left hand there. Akabane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akabane dives in and grabs Wood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wood pushes down on Akabane's head and hops out.#TD2#
Akabane closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wood's guard.#ES#
Wood pushes Akabane off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ryusuke Akabane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akabane wants to land a leg kick but Wood is out of range.
Wood tries to counter with a takedown but Akabane is quick to defend against it.
Wood wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood misses with a low kick.
Akabane is breathing heavily.#T1#
Akabane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wood defends well and Akabane ends up having to push Wood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alberto Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryusuke Akabane.
Akabane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akabane moves out of range of the strikes.
Akabane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick by Akabane misses #CL#
and Wood moves into the clinch.
Wood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Akabane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wood tries to pull guard but Akabane won't allow it.
Wood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wood tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Akabane breaks from the clinch.
Akabane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Akabane has closed the distance and engaged Wood in a clinch.
Akabane gets underhooks to prevent Wood's takedown attempt.
Wood stalling in the clinch but Akabane improves position. #T2#
Wood tries to land knees in the clinch but Akabane avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Akabane ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Akabane no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Akabane manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Akabane breaks the clinch.
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
Wood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akabane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wood avoids it really well and circles away.
Wood appears to be looking for a big counter.
Akabane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wood is fending him off so far but Akabane persists. Nope, Wood circles away and we're back to standing.
Wood doesn't manage to clinch there - Akabane circles away.
Akabane wants to slow Wood down by chopping away at his legs.
Wood tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Akabane manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Akabane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akabane somewhat.#CL#
Akabane tries to keep at a distance but Wood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akabane prevents a body shot from Wood.
Akabane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wood is trying to stall.
Wood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood is trying to drag Akabane to the mat but Akabane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Akabane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Akabane scoring well with a low kick there.
Akabane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wood tries to avoid it but Akabane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wood to the ground. Wood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wood wants to clinch.#CL2#
Akabane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ryusuke Akabane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akabane is pressed up against the cage. Wood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Akabane down to the mat. Akabane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryusuke Akabane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Akabane darts in and clinches Wood up against the cage.
Akabane is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wood to keep the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Akabane works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Akabane wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Wood is trying to keep Akabane in close.
#SUB#
Wood has his foot on Akabane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akabane works his way back into a safe position though.
Akabane stays in close to Wood's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akabane wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Akabane postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it. #T1#
Wood wants to stand and escape but Akabane is having none of it.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Akabane from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akabane throws a push kick but Wood slaps the foot to one side.
Akabane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wood blocks a head kick by Akabane.
Wood wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Akabane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Akabane moves out of range easily.
Akabane throws a series of punches but Wood avoids them all with ease.
Wood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akabane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akabane is looking for the big counter here.
Akabane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akabane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wood misses with a body kick.
Akabane steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wood.#CL2#
Akabane moves into the clinch.
Akabane tries to pull guard but Wood holds him up against the cage and eventually Akabane drops back down to his feet.
Alberto Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryusuke Akabane.
Wood is looking to control Akabane's arms but Akabane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wood has his back to the cage. #T2#
Wood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Akabane prevents it.
Wood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akabane smiles and moves away.
Akabane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wood tries to avoid it but Akabane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wood to the ground. Wood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wood is looking to clinch but Akabane is avoiding it.
Akabane misses with a double jab.
Wood is trying hard to land a takedown here. Akabane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akabane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryusuke Akabane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood is looking to clinch.
Akabane is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Wood gets tackled into the cage by Akabane. Akabane maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Akabane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Akabane closes the distance and pushes Wood back into the cage.#T3#
Wood is trying to drag Akabane to the mat but Akabane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Akabane has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wood uses from the top position. #ES2#
Akabane has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wood off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wood on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Akabane takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Akabane.
Akabane is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wood to keep the fight standing.
Wood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Akabane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wood is trying to maintain a safe position but Akabane gets an underhook and turns Wood into the cage.
Wood is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Akabane lands a shoulder strike.
Akabane is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Akabane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akabane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Akabane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akabane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Akabane scores with a four punch combination!
Wood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wood wants it to stay on the feet.
Wood attempts a counter takedown but Akabane avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Wood looking to score a takedown here. Akabane is defending well but Wood drives through and ends up in Akabane's guard.
Alberto Wood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryusuke Akabane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wood preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryusuke Akabane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akabane 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryusuke Akabane!
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