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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
UFC FNF 1
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Ebon drives through with a takedown into Kazama's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ebon won't allow Kazama to sweep him here.
Ebon trying to control but Kazama is working from the bottom.
Ebon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kazama keeping full guard, as Ebon tries to pass.
Ebon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazama is keeping the position for now.
Kazama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ebon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Ebon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kazama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ebon has managed to get both his arms back between Kazama's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Kazama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ebon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Ebon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ebon lands in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Ebon stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##TD#
Ebon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kazama sprawls well initially but Ebon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Kazama has one foot on Ebon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Kazama tries to keep at a distance but Ebon has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Kazama manages to pull guard.
Ebon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazama trying to keep a closed guard but Ebon is proving a slippery customer.
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 Ragang Ebon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kazama dives in and grabs Ebon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ebon pushes down on Kazama's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kazama.
Kazama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ebon avoids it really well and circles away.
Ragang Ebon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kazama.
Sloppy strikes from Ebon. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kazama defends well and Ebon ends up having to push Kazama into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Ebon backs off Kazama throws a huge counter combo but Ebon manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Ebon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kazama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Ebon is trying to keep Kazama in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kazama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kazama advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ebon is looking for a sweep.
Ebon is not content to let Kazama control the position.
Jin Kazama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kazama working the head with strikes.
Ebon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Kazama working the head and body with strikes. #SU2#
Kazama decides to stand back up.
Ebon leaves Kazama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ebon throws a head kick but Kazama moves out of range.
Kazama throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Kazama closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ebon stops a takedown attempt from Kazama.
#TD#
Ebon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kazama clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazama wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jin Kazama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ebon.
Kazama lands a jab-cross combination.
Ebon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ebon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragang Ebon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebon throws a wild body kick that Kazama sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ebon wants it to stay on the feet.
Kazama fails with the takedown
and Ebon counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ebon misses with a body kick.
Ebon misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Kazama has managed to clinch.
Kazama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kazama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ragang Ebon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kazama.
Kazama is trying to force a seperation but Ebon has the dominant position.
Kazama working hard to break the clinch.
Ebon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kazama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ebon prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
Ebon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kazama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kazama tries to work over Ebon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kazama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ebon landing knees to the body.
Ebon jumps guard but Kazama stands there with Ebon around his waist. Ebon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kazama tries to pull guard but Ebon won't allow it.
#BC2#
Kazama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ebon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kazama tries to avoid it but Ebon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kazama to the ground. Kazama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Kazama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kazama tries to clinch up but Ebon circles away and keeps his distance.
Kazama fails to land the takedown.
Ebon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kazama.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragang Ebon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ebon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ragang Ebon!
In defeat, Jin Kazama stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will comeback with more power soon!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Xenox looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kazama!#ES2#
Kazama explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Xenox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kazama.
Xenox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazama tries to clinch but Xenox moves out of range.
Kazama shoots and misses #CL#
and Xenox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Kazama breaks the clinch.
Xenox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kazama's calf.#CL#
Xenox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kazama tries to pull guard but Xenox holds him up against the cage and eventually Kazama drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Kazama pulls guard successfully.
Xenox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazama on the ground.#T1#
Kazama is pulling down on Xenox's head to control his posture.
Xenox wants to control from the top but Kazama keeps moving.
Kazama has control of Xenox's left arm, preventing Xenox from doing any damage.
Kazama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES2#
Kazama has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Xenox off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2##CL#
Xenox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xenox is trying to push Kazama away but Kazama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Kazama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazama shoots in looking for a takedown but Xenox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kazama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xenox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kazama.
Xilef Xenox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kazama.#CL#
Xenox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kazama, pushing him back against the cage.
Xenox is working for takedown but Kazama is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Kazama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazama fails with the takedown#CL#
and Xenox counters by clinching up. #T3#
Kazama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xenox has him pressed against the cage.
Xenox jumps guard but Kazama turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kazama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Xenox shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kazama manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Kazama scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Xenox closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kazama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Xenox is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazama manages to work his way to half guard, despite Xenox's best efforts.
Xenox is keen to just control but Kazama is a slippery customer.#T4#
Kazama wants to control but Xenox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Xenox wants to stand but Kazama has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kazama regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kazama is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Xenox wants to control from the top but Kazama keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kazama dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Xenox with a poor takedown
and Kazama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Xilef Xenox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazama throws a nice head kick!
Xenox tries for a takedown but Kazama circles away easily
and Kazama counters with a straight right hand.
Kazama goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Kazama clinches up against the cage.
Xenox tries for a takedown but Kazama manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xilef Xenox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xenox working hard to break the clinch.
Xenox working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kazama prevents a takedown attempt there.
Xenox throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
Kazama is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Xenox is defending well.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kazama.
Kazama avoiding damage.
#TD2#
Kazama successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Kazama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kazama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xenox's guard. #REVB#
Kazama passes Xenox's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kazama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Kazama wants to control but Xenox is keeping him busy.
Xenox punching from the bottom.
Kazama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xenox won't allow Kazama to pass to mount.
Kazama works his way into side control.
Kazama working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Kazama cracks Xenox with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kazama trying to control the position but Xenox is working away.
Kazama scoring with punches from side control.
Kazama takes a little break here. Xenox wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Kazama decides to stand back up. Kazama steps back and let's Xenox get back to his feet.
Kazama scores with a hook.
Kazama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jin Kazama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazama fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kazama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kazama lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kazama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xenox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kazama.
Kazama misses with a takedown attempt - Xenox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Xenox has managed to clinch.
Xenox throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazama. #T1#
Xenox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kazama is pushing Xenox up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Xenox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kazama has Xenox pressed against the cage, preventing Xenox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Kazama breaks the clinch.
Kazama doesn't manage to clinch there - Xenox circles away.
Kazama shoots for a double leg takedown but Xenox sprawls well. He's pushed Kazama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xenox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Xenox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Kazama shoots in but Xenox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xilef Xenox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kazama.#CL#
Xenox has Kazama up against the cage in a clinch.
Kazama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xenox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kazama prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Kazama manages to break the clinch.
Kazama fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3##TD2#
Kazama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kazama showed some decent athleticism there.
Kazama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Kazama there. #SU2#
Kazama stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nice takedown defense from Xenox. No joy for Kazama on that attempt. #T4##CL#
Xenox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Xenox is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Kazama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazama shoots in for a takedown but Xenox shows good takedown defense.
Xenox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kazama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Xenox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kazama did well to prevent Xenox getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazama regains full guard. Nicely done. #ES2#
Kazama is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Xenox presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Kazama successfully pulls guard.
Kazama keeping moving, preventing Xenox from controlling successfully.
Xilef Xenox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jin Kazama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kazama controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Kazama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kazama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Kazama!
Jin Kazama looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I would like to thank my Manager Yujiro Hanna for making this win possible and I would like to thank also the fans for coming and supporting me.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Nicholson pushes Kazama up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Kazama ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kazama no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Kazama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nicholson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kazama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nicholson defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nicholson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nicholson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kazama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nicholson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kazama lands some strikes from the bottom.#T1#
Nicholson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kazama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nicholson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kazama wants to sweep here but Nicholson controlling him for the moment.
Nicholson throwing strikes from guard but Kazama blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Kazama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kazama is controlling Nicholson's posture.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nicholson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nicholson throwing strikes from guard but Kazama blocks nicely.
Nicholson stopping the sweep attempt from Kazama.
Kazama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Kazama gets tackled into the cage by Nicholson. Nicholson maintains the clinch.
Nicholson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Nicholson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Kazama has one foot on Nicholson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Irving Nicholson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nicholson tries to sprawl but Kazama drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Nicholson manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Nicholson closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Nicholson has Kazama pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nicholson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kazama tumbling to the mat - Nicholson dives into Kazama's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nicholson is one step ahead there.
Kazama is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Nicholson postures up and lands a big shot to Kazama's brow.
Nicholson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kazama has wrist control.
Nicholson scoring with some ground and pound.
Kazama throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kazama is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nicholson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kazama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nicholson's head.
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 Irving Nicholson 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.
#R2##TD2#
Kazama gets a takedown into half guard.
Kazama is keen to just control but Nicholson is a slippery customer.
Nicholson trying to control here.
Nicholson is trying to stand up here but Kazama is controlling him well.
Nicholson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kazama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kazama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nicholson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kazama keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Nicholson is trying to maintain the position but Kazama is very close to passing his half guard.
Nicholson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kazama is thwarting Nicholson's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Nicholson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Nicholson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kazama regains guard.
#ES2#
Kazama manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kazama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nicholson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazama wants to counter the offense by Nicholson and move into the clinch position.
Kazama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nicholson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
A combination from Kazama does no damage.
Kazama avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Nicholson moves into the clinch.
Nicholson is trying to push Kazama away but Kazama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3##TD2#
Kazama turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kazama manages to end up in side control.
Jin Kazama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kazama working away.
Nicholson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Nicholson is trying to control Kazama's posture but Kazama avoids it.
Nicholson is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Nicholson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kazama slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Kazama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nicholson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kazama is breathing heavily.#T4##SUB2#
Kazama is trying to get an arm triangle but Nicholson is defending well.
Kazama lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicholson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kazama.
Nicholson is trying to control Kazama's posture but Kazama avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kazama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nicholson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nicholson scores a nice knee to the body.
Kazama is trying to force a seperation but Nicholson has the dominant position.
Nicholson throws an elbow that misses.
Nicholson lands a nice elbow.
Nicholson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kazama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kazama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nicholson enables Kazama to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nicholson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Nicholson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kazama's guard. #REVR#
Kazama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#ES2#
Kazama has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nicholson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kazama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nicholson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nicholson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kazama counters with a left and a right that stings Nicholson. #T2#
Kazama tries to close the distance and clinch but Nicholson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nicholson darts in looking for a takedown but Kazama gets double underhooks and turns Nicholson into the cage.
Kazama wants to counter with a clinch but Nicholson pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irving Nicholson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicholson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kazama tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Nicholson has Kazama up against the cage in a clinch.
Nicholson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nicholson.
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!#TD2#
Kazama has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nicholson uses from the top position.
Kazama is trying to keep Nicholson in close.
#T3#
Kazama wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nicholson is now in half guard.
Kazama gets back to full guard.
Kazama working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Kazama looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nicholson has picked Kazama up and slammed him! Kazama can't keep hold of the triangle and Nicholson manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nicholson with the ground and pound but Kazama regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kazama gets full guard.
Kazama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nicholson is working Kazama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazama looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazama, not yet. #SUB2#
Nicholson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Irving Nicholson.
I think Nicholson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irving Nicholson!
Jin Kazama spoke after the fight, saying 'I will comeback with more power soon!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Mccoy throws a head kick that misses
and Kazama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kazama lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kazama avoids the body shot from Mccoy.
Kazama tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kazama fails to land with a series of punches.
Kazama misses with the combination.
Mccoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazama manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mccoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazama manages to avoid it.
Kazama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Mccoy throws a series of punches but Kazama moves out of range.
Mccoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mccoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazama manages to avoid it.#CL#
Mccoy moves into the clinch.
Kazama has Mccoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mccoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kazama is trying to push Mccoy away but Mccoy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mccoy has Kazama pressed against the cage, preventing Kazama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kazama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mccoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kazama fails with the takedown.
Norman Mccoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kazama.
Kazama looks winded!#T2#
Mccoy misses with a body shot.
Kazama tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mccoy misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kazama to counter with a crisp jab.
Mccoy misses with a few strikes there.
Norman Mccoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mccoy misses with a body shot.
Kazama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Mccoy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kazama napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Kazama throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazama is defended easily by Mccoy.#T3#
Mccoy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kazama tries to close the distance and clinch but Mccoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mccoy blocks a head kick by Kazama.
#CL#
Mccoy has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Mccoy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kazama uses from the top position.
Mccoy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mccoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Mccoy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kazama escapes and throws Mccoy's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Mccoy regains half guard.
Mccoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mccoy is working hard here to advance position.
Kazama throws a strike but Mccoy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Mccoy has an active guard here but Kazama has managed to pass into half guard.
Kazama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mccoy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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 Norman Mccoy 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.
#R2#
Kazama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazama.
Kazama avoids the body shot from Mccoy.
Mccoy avoids the head kick by Kazama.
Mccoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazama moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mccoy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kazama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mccoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kazama tries to pull guard but Mccoy holds him up against the cage and eventually Kazama drops back down to his feet.
Norman Mccoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kazama.
Kazama is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mccoy working Kazama over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Kazama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mccoy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kazama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Mccoy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mccoy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kazama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mccoy is keeping busy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mccoy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2##TD#
Mccoy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kazama can't fight it off and eventually Mccoy manages to take the fight to the floor. Kazama looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kazama keeping moving, preventing Mccoy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kazama working for a triangle but Mccoy defends it easily.
#SU#
Mccoy stands up from Kazama's guard - Mccoy perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Mccoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mccoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mccoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kazama falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Mccoy counters by clinching up.
Mccoy tries to pull guard but Kazama holds him up against the cage and eventually Mccoy drops back down to his feet.
Kazama managing to block the knees to the body from Mccoy.
#T4#
Kazama tries to circle away but Mccoy has him pinned against the cage.
Mccoy tries to land knees in the clinch but Kazama avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Kazama is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mccoy can't fight it off and eventually Kazama manages to take the fight to the floor. Mccoy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kazama postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Mccoy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mccoy lands with a nice combination. Kazama backs away looking to recover.
Mccoy slaps away a takedown attempt from Kazama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Kazama tries to get set, Mccoy tries to push him back and clinch up but Kazama manages to avoid the attempt.
Mccoy swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazama.
Mccoy throws a quick counter head kick but Kazama was just out of range.
Kazama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mccoy is looking to wear down Kazama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kazama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mccoy as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Mccoy scores with a hook to the body. Kazama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mccoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kazama.
Mccoy throws a right hand that Kazama ducks under and follows up with a left that Kazama also avoids with ease.
Kazama slaps away a takedown attempt from Mccoy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kazama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mccoy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mccoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazama manages to avoid it.
Mccoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mccoy sets himself, and Kazama steps forward looking for the clinch! Mccoy avoids it this time.#T2#
Mccoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazama is just out of range.
Mccoy misses with a head kick.
Mccoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazama was well out of range. Poor timing from Mccoy.
Kazama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mccoy with a body shot.
Kazama checks a leg kick. #CL#
Mccoy takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Kazama manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Mccoy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3##TD#
Mccoy shoots in and gets a takedown into Kazama's guard.#ES2#
Kazama manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Mccoy is trying to drag Kazama to the mat but Kazama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Kazama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kazama blocks a head kick by Mccoy.
#T4#
Kazama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mccoy circles away quickly and effectively.
Mccoy throws a sloppy body shot
and Kazama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kazama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mccoy swivels and escapes.
Norman Mccoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kazama.
Kazama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mccoy.
Kazama avoids the body shot from Mccoy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mccoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazama moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mccoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jin Kazama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norman Mccoy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mccoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazama can do to turn this around?
Mccoy throws a wild body kick that Kazama sees coming a mile off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Mccoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mccoy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Mccoy!
Jin Kazama was interviewed post fight and said 'I will comeback with more power soon!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Specht falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kazama counters with a left and a right that stings Specht.
Specht shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kazama but Kazama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Specht throws a head kick that misses.
Specht closes the distance and clinches up with Kazama, looking for a takedown. Specht pushes Kazama against the cage but Kazama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Specht looks winded!#TD#
Kazama shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Specht's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazama not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kazama distracts Specht with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kazama working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Specht is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Specht has momentary wrist control but Kazama slips an elbow through the middle.
Kazama controlling from the top position.
Kazama has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kazama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kazama scoring with some ground and pound.
Specht can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kazama controls the pace.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kazama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Specht's head.
Kazama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Specht throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kazama.
Specht throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kazama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Specht's guard.
Kazama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kazama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Specht working a defensive guard but Kazama passes into half guard.
Kazama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kazama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Kazama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Specht has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kazama not doing much here.
#T4#
Specht has hold of Kazama's hands but Kazama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Specht is looking for a sweep. Kazama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kazama is taking a breather. Specht says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Specht is trying to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Specht is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kazama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Specht fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Specht misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Specht tries for a takedown but Kazama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jin Kazama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Specht.
Kazama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kazama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Specht throws a counter combo.
Specht is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Kazama.#T1##CL#
Specht tries to keep at a distance but Kazama has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Kazama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ken Specht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Specht swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Kazama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Specht was covering up waiting for the punch and Kazama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kazama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kazama is working Specht over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Kazama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kazama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kazama postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kazama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Kazama closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Kazama avoiding damage as Specht throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Kazama pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Kazama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Specht doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Specht manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #ES#
Kazama has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Specht off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Specht shoots in but Kazama avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kazama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Specht can do to turn this around?#TD#
Kazama jumps guard and drags Specht to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES#
Kazama has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Specht has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Kazama turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Kazama decides to stand back up. Kazama steps back and let's Specht get back to his feet.
Specht shoots and misses #CL#
and Kazama counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kazama dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kazama shoots in looking for a takedown. Specht tries to sprawl out of it but Kazama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Specht manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Specht throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kazama's waist but Kazama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Specht off to one side.
Kazama throws a leg kick which misses Specht's front leg but catches the back leg as Specht tries to avoid it.
Specht shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kazama but Kazama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazama explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Specht on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kazama misses with a head kick.
Kazama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Specht on the side of the head.
Specht blocks a head kick by Kazama.
Specht unleashes a big counter combination but Kazama bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Kazama gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Kazama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Specht is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kazama lands an elbow. #T2#
Specht tries to improve position but can't.
Specht is trying to work for a sweep but Kazama has mounted him!
Kazama with shots to the head and body - Specht looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Specht wants to control but Kazama is having none of it.
Kazama with shots to the head and body - Specht looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kazama raining down shots from the mount!
Specht tries to lock up and control but Kazama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Kazama dominating with strikes here.
Specht wants to hold on but Kazama pushes him away.
Kazama controlling from mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kazama lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jin Kazama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Specht slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kazama working Specht over with strikes.
Kazama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Specht with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Specht is trying to stand.
Kazama is nestled in close to Specht, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazama passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Specht!
Ken Specht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jin Kazama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kazama working Specht over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Kazama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kazama 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Kazama!
Jin Kazama made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I would like to thank my Manager Yujiro Hanna for making this win possible and I would like to thank also the fans for coming and supporting me.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Kazama drives through and clinches with Klein against the cage.
Kazama is trying to break the clinch but Klein has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Kazama gets control of Klein's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kazama will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kazama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klein is one step ahead there.
Klein is working Kazama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Klein throws a big elbow that misses.
Kazama trying to control the position.
Klein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazama throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kazama wants to sweep here but Klein controlling him for the moment.
Klein trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Klein stopping the sweep attempt from Kazama.
Kazama trying to keep a closed guard but Klein is proving a slippery customer.
Kazama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kazama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klein is one step ahead there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kazama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klein. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kazama lands a two punch combo.
Kazama throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Klein counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Klein. #T2##BC#
Klein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kazama misses with a jab to the body
and Klein counters with a nice uppercut.
Klein looks for the body kick but Kazama saw that one coming. #CL2#
Kazama has Klein up against the cage in a clinch.
Klein slowing the pace effectively.
Kazama wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Klein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##TD2#
Kazama shoots in and bounces Klein off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Kazama stands up and waves to Klein to follow him. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Klein enables Kazama to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Klein manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Klein wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kazama manages to pass to side control. #T4##REVR#
Kazama is looking to take a break and control but Klein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Klein is trying to maintain the position but Kazama is very close to passing his half guard.
Klein wants to improve his position but Kazama is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kazama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kazama dominated that round.
That's time! Klein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Kazama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kazama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kazama 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. #SU2#
Kazama stands up and waves to Klein to follow him. #CL#
Klein clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kazama gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Klein striking from half guard on the bottom.
Kazama is keen to just control but Klein is a slippery customer.
Klein is looking to escape.
Klein is not content to let Kazama control the position.
Klein tries to roll over but Kazama keeps him under control.
Klein is working hard here to advance position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
Kazama throwing shots but Klein is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Kazama closes the distance and clinches.
Kazama misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Kazama pulls guard effortlessly.
Klein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Klein controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Klein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Klein works over Kazama with some ground and pound from guard.#T3##SUB2#
Kazama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kazama is breathing heavily.
Klein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kazama's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Klein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Klein is in close to Kazama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Klein trying to control but Kazama is working from the bottom.
Klein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kazama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Klein throwing strikes but missing.
Jin Kazama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klein postures up and lands a big shot to Kazama's brow. #SUB2#
Kazama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kazama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klein is one step ahead there.
Klein wants to control from the top but Kazama keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jin Kazama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kazama avoids the head kick by Klein.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Kazama manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kazama looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Klein puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kazama is trying to stand back up but Klein is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Klein wants to work for an arm triangle but Kazama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kazama is staying active underneath Klein, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Klein connects with a nice short shot to Kazama's temple.
Kazama is trying to stand back up but Klein is controlling him
Klein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kazama defending well though.
Klein trying to control the action but Kazama is working from the bottom.
Klein thows a huge punch but Kazama dodges it nicely.
Kazama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klein. #SUB#
Klein is working for a kimura but Kazama is defending it quite comfortably.
Klein looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kazama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kazama missing with punches from the bottom.
Klein scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kazama taking some punishment here, with Klein in his half guard.
Kazama trying to hold on to Klein's head to control him but Klein postures up.
Klein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kazama tries to roll over but Klein keeps him under control.
Kazama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Klein drops an elbow to the side of Kazama's head.
Klein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kazama drives through with a takedown into Klein's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Klein has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kazama has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kazama throws a punch but it's blocked by Klein. #TD2#
Kazama drags the fight down to the ground.
Klein with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Kazama looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazama, not yet.
Klein is stalling in the full guard.
Klein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klein is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Klein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazama on the ground.
Kazama trying to keep a closed guard but Klein is proving a slippery customer.
Klein is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zachery Klein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jin Kazama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klein won't allow Kazama to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zachery Klein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kazama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Kazama!
Jin Kazama made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I would like to thank my Manager Yujiro Hanna for making this win possible and I would like to thank also the fans for coming and supporting me.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Specht shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kazama as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Specht.
Specht with a poor takedown #CL#
and Kazama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jin Kazama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Specht.#BC#
Kazama breaks the clinch.
Specht throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kazama's waist but Kazama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Specht off to one side. #CL2#
Specht clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Specht pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kazama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Kazama has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Specht uses from the top position.
Kazama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kazama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kazama performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kazama connects with a nice short shot to Specht's temple. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kazama perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Specht tries to get to full guard but Kazama has control of the leg.
Specht trying to control here.
Specht wants to improve his position but Kazama is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kazama connects with a nice short shot to Specht's temple.
Kazama not doing much here.
#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kazama connects with a nice short shot to Specht's temple.
Kazama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Specht has hold of Kazama's hands but Kazama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kazama 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.
Specht tries to get to full guard but Kazama has control of the leg.
Kazama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kazama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kazama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kazama working the head and body with strikes.
Kazama controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Kazama there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Kazama escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Kazama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Specht manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kazama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kazama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Specht tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kazama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Specht somewhat.
Kazama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Specht sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazama somewhat.
Specht throws a counter combo.
Specht tries for a takedown but Kazama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kazama wants it to stay on the feet.
Jin Kazama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Specht.#CL2#
Specht moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Kazama successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Kazama uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Specht moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Kazama has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Kazama manages to break the clinch.
Kazama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Specht misses with a combination
#TD#
and Kazama counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Specht is breathing heavily.
Kazama is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kazama seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Kazama is taking a breather. Specht says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Kazama is working for a submission of some sort.
Kazama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kazama winds up and cracks Specht with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Specht wants to improve his position but Kazama is controlling well.
#T3#
Kazama working Specht over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Kazama there.
Kazama 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.
Kazama winds up and cracks Specht with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kazama content to control rather than advance.
Kazama seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Specht for as long as he can get away with.#SU#
Kazama decides to stand and escape the position. #T4#
Specht fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kazama stuffs the takedown.
Jin Kazama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Specht.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Kazama. No joy for Specht on that attempt.
Kazama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Specht defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kazama dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Specht shoots in for a double leg but Kazama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazama throws a right and a left that Specht avoids nicely.
Specht dives in and grabs Kazama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kazama pushes down on Specht's head and hops out.#TD#
Specht gets caught napping as Kazama dives in and scores a takedown. Specht manages to retain guard.
Kazama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kazama'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazama postures up and lands a big shot to Specht's brow. #T1#
Specht working a defensive guard but Kazama passes into half guard.
Kazama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Specht can do to turn this around?
Specht is looking to get back to full guard here but Kazama has managed to pass to side control instead.
Specht takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Specht takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kazama controls the position from side control.
Kazama lands a few punches from side control.
The referee asks Kazama politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kazama prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Specht is looking to regain half guard here but Kazama keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Kazama decides to stand up, so the ref orders Specht to his feet.
Specht takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Specht misses with a takedown attempt
and Kazama counters with a left and a right that stings Specht.
Jin Kazama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Specht.#CL#
Kazama has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Kazama breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Specht with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Specht displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kazama.
Specht let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kazama closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Specht fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kazama avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Kazama shoots in but Specht avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Specht looks for a takedown but Kazama sprawls well.
Specht closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kazama circles away.
Specht takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kazama or perhaps it was just good defense by Specht, which made it look bad.
Ken Specht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jin Kazama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Specht misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Kazama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kazama 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Kazama!
As Jin Kazama got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I would like to thank my Manager Yujiro Hanna for making this win possible and I would like to thank also the fans for coming and supporting me.'.
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