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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Magosharipov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nicholson's guard.
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.
Magosharipov distracts Nicholson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magosharipov content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Magosharipov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Magosharipov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nicholson being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magosharipov distracts Nicholson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Magosharipov stays in close to Nicholson's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Magosharipov stands up from Nicholson's guard - Magosharipov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nicholson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Magosharipov clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Magosharipov lands a takedown into guard.
Nicholson is wriggling around but Magosharipov manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Magosharipov works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Magosharipov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nicholson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Magosharipov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nicholson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Magosharipov lets go of the hold and Nicholson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Magosharipov!
Post fight, Vladimir Magosharipov took to the microphone: 'First of all i wanna say thank you for god god is number one all the things is nothing allhamdullilah'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Nicholson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nicholson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nicholson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cobin circles away.#CL2#
Nicholson tries to keep at a distance but Cobin has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Cobin breaks from the clinch.
Cobin wants to clinch.#TD2#
Cobin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nicholson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobin trying to control but Nicholson is working from the bottom.
Cobin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Cobin wants to stand but Nicholson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cobin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cobin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nicholson's head.
Cobin is fighting to break Nicholson's control of his arms but Nicholson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES#
Nicholson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Cobin rushes Nicholson and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Cobin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nicholson can't fight it off and eventually Cobin manages to take the fight to the floor. Nicholson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2##SUB#
Cobin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nicholson is adopting a defensive guard.
Nicholson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nicholson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nicholson keeping moving, preventing Cobin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Cobin 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.
Let's hope that Cobin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SU2#
Cobin stands and steps away. Nicholson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nicholson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nicholson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nicholson counters with a three punch combo that has Cobin backing up. Cobin nods at Nicholson to acknowledge the strikes.
Nicholson throws a head kick that misses
and Cobin counters with an inside leg kick. #TD2#
Cobin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Nicholson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Cobin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nicholson trying to keep a closed guard but Cobin is proving a slippery customer.
Cobin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but King Cobin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Cobin clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Nicholson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Cobin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nicholson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nicholson is trying to control Cobin's posture but Cobin avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nicholson being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Cobin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nicholson to see if he's OK.
Cobin is trying to move to mount but Nicholson reverses beautifully and ends up in Cobin's guard.
Cobin is looking to stand up but Nicholson isn't so interested in that idea.
Nicholson throws a big elbow that misses. #T2##SUB2#
Cobin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nicholson stacks Cobin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nicholson!
Cobin is trying to control Nicholson's posture but Nicholson avoids it.
Cobin tries to control but Nicholson manages to take his back.
Nicholson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Nicholson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Nicholson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Nicholson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Nicholson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Cobin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2#
Cobin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nicholson on his heels. He'll look to pass Nicholson's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Nicholson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Cobin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nicholson has time to react.
Nicholson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobin misses with a series of wild punches.
As Cobin looks to move away, Nicholson throws a big counter combo but Cobin just gets out of the way.#CL#
Nicholson rushes Cobin and presses him up against the cage.
Nicholson tries for a takedown but Cobin manages to get underhooks.
Nicholson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nicholson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nicholson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cobin after a bit of a struggle.
Nicholson tries to score a body lock takedown but Cobin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irving Nicholson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Cobin tries a body shot but Nicholson blocks it.
#BC2#
Cobin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobin throws a right hand that Nicholson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nicholson also avoids with ease.
Cobin misses with a head kick.
Cobin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicholson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobin moves in looking to clinch but Nicholson pushes him off.#CL#
Nicholson moves into range and clinches up with Cobin.#BC2#
Cobin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Cobin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cobin is breathing heavily.
Nicholson keeping full guard, as Cobin tries to pass.
Nicholson lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Irving Nicholson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cobin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nicholson quickly recovers to half guard.
Nicholson wants to control but Cobin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cobin in particular looking to stall.
Nicholson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Cobin wants to work for an arm triangle but Nicholson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nicholson is looking to control Cobin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nicholson avoid being mounted?
Nicholson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholson controlling the position well.
Cobin stops Nicholson from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Nicholson is not content to let Cobin control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King Cobin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Cobin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nicholson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Nicholson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cobin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Nicholson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cobin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Cobin jumps guard and drags Nicholson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cobin working for submissions but it's allowed Nicholson to get to half guard.
Cobin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cobin is trying to stand back up but Nicholson is controlling him
#T2#
Nice strikes from Nicholson there.
Irving Nicholson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nicholson working the head and body with strikes.
Cobin wants to improve his position but Nicholson is controlling well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobin wants to control the action here but instead Nicholson manages to pass to full mount!
Cobin tries to reverse the position but Nicholson maintains control.#T3#
BOOM! Nicholson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Cobin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nicholson landing strikes from the mount.
Nicholson looking to finish Cobin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cobin!
Cobin wants to control but Nicholson is having none of it.
Nicholson lands a couple of good shots and Cobin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Nicholson 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.
Cobin trying to control the hands but Nicholson won't let him.
Cobin tries to roll but Nicholson sticks to his back.
#T4#
Nicholson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cobin tries to escape but Nicholson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cobin trying to get back to his feet but Nicholson is in full control for now.
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!
Can Cobin hold on?! Nicholson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irving Nicholson showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Irving Nicholson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Nakamura feints and as Nicholson raises his hands in defense, Nakamura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nicholson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Nicholson controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Nicholson jumps into guard, dragging Nakamura to the mat.
Nicholson keeping full guard, as Nakamura tries to pass.
Nicholson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nicholson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nakamura trying to control but Nicholson is working from the bottom.
Nakamura has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nicholson is proving hard to escape from.
Nicholson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1#
Nakamura wants to get up but he can't break Nicholson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nicholson keeping full guard, as Nakamura tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Nicholson looking to score a takedown here. Nakamura is defending well but Nicholson drives through and ends up in Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nicholson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nicholson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nicholson scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nakamura working a defensive guard but Nicholson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nicholson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nakamura is trying to work for a sweep but Nicholson has mounted him!
Nakamura tries to reverse the position but Nicholson maintains control.#T3#
Nakamura wants to control but Nicholson is having none of it.
Nicholson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#ES2#
Nakamura bucks up and throws Nicholson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Nicholson lands a head kick!
Nicholson goes for a double leg but Nakamura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nakamura continues to drive forward.#TD#
Nicholson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura 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.
Nicholson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Nakamura is wriggling around but Nicholson manages to pass to half guard.
Nakamura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakamura.
Nicholson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakamura wants to stand but Nicholson is controlling the position.
Nakamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakamura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nicholson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irving Nicholson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nakamura misses with a right hand
and Nicholson counters with a nice body kick.
A combination from Nakamura does no damage. #TD2#
Nakamura closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nicholson quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Nicholson pushes Nakamura off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Nicholson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nicholson can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Nakamura manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicholson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nicholson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nicholson postures up in Nakamura's guard and throws a big left but Nakamura blocks it.
Nicholson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Nakamura is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nicholson frees his head nicely. Oh but Nakamura has switched to an armbar! Nicholson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Shinji Nakamura!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Mongomery circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Nicholson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nicholson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mongomery is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nicholson trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongomery's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mongomery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nicholson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nicholson striking off his back but it's not causing Mongomery any problems.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mongomery working some strikes from top position.
Nicholson working a defensive guard here.
Mongomery is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mongomery postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nicholson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mongomery is looking to work some ground and pound but Nicholson has wrist control.
Nicholson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mongomery looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mongomery shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nicholson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mongomery postures up.
#SUB#
Nicholson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mongomery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mongomery trying to control but Nicholson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Mongomery tries to free his leg and advance position but Nicholson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mongomery drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nicholson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mongomery has Nicholson in his guard.#REVR#
Nicholson lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mongomery is trying to control the position but Nicholson postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mongomery holds on and takes a little breather.
Nicholson is looking to work some ground and pound but Mongomery has wrist control.#T4#
Nicholson is in close to Mongomery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mongomery wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nicholson postures up.
#SUB2#
Nicholson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mongomery has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nicholson has managed to get both his arms back between Mongomery's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mongomery 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mongomery working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nicholson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Mongomery dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Mongomery is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nicholson's half guard.
Mongomery wants to free his trapped foot but Nicholson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nicholson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Still in half guard, Mongomery seems content to control.
Nicholson wants to control but Mongomery is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mongomery is trying to control the action in half guard but Nicholson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongomery trying to pass the guard but Nicholson defending well.
Mongomery seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Mongomery thows a huge punch but Nicholson dodges it nicely.
Mongomery trying to pass the guard but Nicholson defending well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid body kick from Nicholson.
Nicholson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mongomery circles away.
#CL2#
Mongomery closes the distance and pushes Nicholson back into the cage.
Nicholson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mongomery is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicholson is defending well for now.#BC2#
Mongomery breaks from the clinch.
Nicholson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2##CL2#
Mongomery fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nicholson, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Mongomery wants the takedown. Nicholson is fighting it off but Mongomery persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nicholson's guard against the cage.
Nicholson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mongomery manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Mongomery is nestled in close to Nicholson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nicholson tries to kick Mongomery off but Mongomery keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mongomery tries to pass to full mount but Nicholson defends it. #SUB#
Nicholson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mongomery pulls his head out easily.
Steve Mongomery has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Mongomery is trying to control. Nicholson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mongomery is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mongomery blocks the strikes from Nicholson.
Mongomery trying to pass the guard but Nicholson defending well.
Mongomery trying to control the pace.
Mongomery wants to control but Nicholson is keeping him busy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mongomery landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Mongomery is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nicholson sees it coming and defends easily.#ES#
Nicholson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Steve Mongomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Mongomery throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nicholson was covering up waiting for the punch and Mongomery finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Nicholson kicks Mongomery off and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Mongomery gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Mongomery will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nicholson throws a sloppy head kick and Mongomery moves out of range easily.
Mongomery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nicholson moves in looking to clinch but Mongomery pushes him off.
Mongomery scores with a shot to the body.
Nicholson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mongomery is looking for the big counter here.
Mongomery misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicholson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mongomery circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongomery fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nicholson darts in looking for a takedown but Mongomery gets double underhooks and turns Nicholson into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Mongomery shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Nicholson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mongomery scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Mongomery seems to be looking for submissions.
Mongomery is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Nicholson trying to hold on to Mongomery's head to control him but Mongomery postures up.
Mongomery thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nicholson's head.
Nicholson trying to hold on to Mongomery's head to control him but Mongomery postures up.
#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.
Mongomery is nestled in close to Nicholson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mongomery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicholson keeps working.
Still in half guard, Mongomery seems content to control.
Nicholson tries to kick Mongomery off but Mongomery keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Nicholson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Irving Nicholson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Nicholson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Mongomery gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nicholson regains guard.
Mongomery 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.
Let's hope that Mongomery has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Nicholson seems keen to control Mongomery's posture.
Mongomery sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nicholson managing to control the position.
Mongomery scoring with some ground and pound.
Mongomery must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mongomery is fighting to break Nicholson's control of his arms but Nicholson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nicholson avoids the body shot from Mongomery.
#TD2#
Mongomery throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nicholson was covering up waiting for the punch and Mongomery finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Nicholson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mongomery is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mongomery is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Mongomery ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mongomery no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicholson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nicholson working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Mongomery.
Well Mongomery 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Mongomery!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Wu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nicholson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nicholson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Wu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nicholson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The strikes coming from Wu are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SU2#
Wu has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nicholson throws a head kick but Wu moves out of range.
Wu misses with a combination
and Nicholson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Wu. Those never looked like landing.
Nicholson shoots in but no luck this time.
Wu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nicholson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicholson shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Wu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2#
Wu closes the distance and pushes Nicholson back into the cage.
Nicholson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wu blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Nicholson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wu throws a good cross that connects.
Wu throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Nicholson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wu content to stall in guard here.
Nicholson working a defensive guard but Wu passes into half guard.
#T2#
Well, if Wu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wu wants to free his trapped foot but Nicholson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nicholson is refusing to be controlled, as Wu sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Wu is working for a kimura but Nicholson is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Wu trying to mount his opponent but Nicholson defends it.
Nicholson trying to hold on to Wu's head to control him but Wu postures up.
Nicholson is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wu in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nicholson lands a high kick!
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nicholson dodges the punch combination from Wu.
Wu looks to land a combination but Nicholson avoids it well.
Wu falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Nicholson counters with a takedown into side control.
Wu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nicholson tries to score with some ground and pound. Wu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nicholson working the head and body with strikes.
Nicholson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Wu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nicholson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nicholson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wu misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Wu shoots in and gets a takedown into Nicholson's guard.#ES#
Nicholson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wu is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Wu.
#BC#
Nicholson breaks the clinch.
Wu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nicholson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nicholson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicholson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Wu is looking to clinch but Nicholson is avoiding it.
Wu misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Wu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nicholson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nicholson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wu defends it easily.
Nicholson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nicholson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ryan Wu has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Wu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nicholson, up you get! #T2##CL2#
Wu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nicholson looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Nicholson.
Wu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nicholson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicholson is working Wu over against the cage.
Nicholson has Wu pressed against the cage, preventing Wu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nicholson lands a body punch.
Nicholson is working for takedown but Wu is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Wu drags the fight down to the ground.
Wu has control of Nicholson's left arm, preventing Nicholson from doing any damage. #T3#
Nicholson throws a big elbow that misses.
Nicholson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nicholson is one step ahead there.
Nicholson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nicholson has hold of Wu's hands but Wu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Wu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wu is nestled in close to Nicholson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wu wants to take a breather but Nicholson is having none of it.
Wu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nicholson moves into full guard.
Nicholson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicholson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wu controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Nicholson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wu throws a nice looking combination but Nicholson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Wu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nicholson to the ground. Wu is now in Nicholson's guard.
Wu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nicholson trying to keep a closed guard but Wu is proving a slippery customer.
Nicholson keeping full guard, as Wu tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholson has Wu pulled in close to control his posture.
Wu wants to stand but Nicholson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Nicholson wants to stand but Wu is controlling the position.
Nicholson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wu wants to get up but he can't break Nicholson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nicholson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wu throws the kick towards the body but Nicholson avoids it.
Nicholson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wu throws a head kick that misses.
Wu works Nicholson's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Wu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Nicholson is staying active underneath Wu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nicholson wants to control but Wu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nicholson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nicholson trying to hold on to Wu's head to control him but Wu postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wu misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Nicholson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nicholson shoots in but Wu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wu tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Wu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4##SU2#
Wu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ryan Wu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Wu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wu scores with a nice body kick.
Wu throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Wu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ryan Wu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nicholson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irving Nicholson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicholson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicholson slows down the pace here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicholson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wu blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Wu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wu 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Wu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Mora tries to close the distance and clinch but Nicholson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Mora does no damage.
Nicholson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice body kick there by Nicholson.
Mora throws a series of punches but Nicholson avoids them all with ease.
Nicholson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mora tests Nicholson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mora lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Irving Nicholson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mora closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nicholson quickly recovers to half guard.
Nicholson is concentrating on defense, preventing Mora from advancing position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mora is keen to just control but Nicholson is a slippery customer.#T1#
Mora is thwarting Nicholson's attempts to control the position.
Mora trying to mount his opponent but Nicholson defends it.
Nicholson is looking to control Mora's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nicholson avoid being mounted?
Mora is looking to take a break and control but Nicholson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Mora is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nicholson defends it well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nicholson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nicholson defending well as Mora loads up on a big left hand.
Mora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mora tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nicholson connects with a high kick.
Mora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicholson. #T3#
Mora throws a combination that misses
and Nicholson counters with a body kick that stops Mora in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Nicholson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nicholson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Nicholson has clasped his hands together around Mora's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nicholson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mora down.
Mora is trying to control Nicholson's posture but Nicholson avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mora tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nicholson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nicholson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mora on the ground.
Mora tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nicholson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mora keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Mora tries to hold on but Nicholson pushes him away.
Nicholson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mora wants to control but Nicholson is having none of it.
Mora is desperately trying to improve his position but Nicholson has a good base and remains in mount.
Mora blocking the ground and pound.
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 cut man is working on Irving Nicholson's cut.
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#
Mora swinging wildly here.
Nicholson attempts a counter takedown but Mora avoids it well and moves away.
Nicholson walks into a left hand.
Nicholson throws a sloppy head kick and Mora moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Mora gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Nicholson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mora keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nicholson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mora uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicholson trying to control the position here. #T1#
Mora trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicholson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mora advances to half guard.
Nicholson controlling the position well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nicholson is staying active underneath Mora, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mora is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nicholson controlling the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Nicholson gets caught flat footed, as Mora shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Irving Nicholson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nicholson keeping moving, preventing Mora from controlling successfully.
Nicholson trying to control the position here. #T3#
Nicholson keeping moving, preventing Mora from controlling successfully.
Mora might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nicholson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nicholson controlling Mora's posture.
Mora stands and throws Nicholson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mora working away.
Mora trying to control the action but Nicholson is working from the bottom.
Nicholson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mora.
Nicholson struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mora tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mora trying to control the position but Nicholson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Mora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Irving Nicholson's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nicholson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mora scores with a jab to the jaw.
Irving Nicholson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Nicholson takes the fight into the clinch.
Mora avoiding damage as Nicholson throws knees to the body.
Nicholson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mora is defending well.
Mora wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nicholson has him pressed against the cage.
Mora blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Mora has clasped his hands together around Nicholson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mora tries to move to mount but Nicholson blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mora taking a break here but Nicholson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mora looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Mora passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nicholson!
Mora won't let Nicholson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mora looking to ground and pound but Nicholson is blocking nicely.
Mora avoids the attempt from Nicholson to control.
Mora looking to control but Nicholson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Mora is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nicholson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mora wants to control the pace but Nicholson is squirming around nicely.
Nicholson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mora thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mora avoids the attempt from Nicholson to control.
Mora trying to control but Nicholson is having none of it. #T3#
Mora won't let Nicholson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nicholson avoids a strike by Mora and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Mora's guard! Fantastic escape!
Mora not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mora working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nicholson.
Nicholson postures up.
Mora wants to sweep here but Nicholson controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Nicholson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nicholson throws a strike but Mora rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mora pushes down on Nicholson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Mora is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nicholson sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicholson controlling the position for now.
Nicholson trying to hold on to Mora's head to control him but Mora postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Mora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mora 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Mora!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Nicholson throws a head kick but Karaage moves out of range.
#CL#
Karaage gets tackled into the cage by Nicholson. Nicholson maintains the clinch.
Nicholson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karaage blocks a body shot from Nicholson.
A left hand lands to the body for Nicholson.
Nicholson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karaage takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karaage avoiding damage as Nicholson throws knees to the body.
Nicholson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karaage.
Karaage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nicholson.
#TD#
Nicholson has picked Karaage up - he's going for a ride! Nicholson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Karaage manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Karaage darts in and clinches Nicholson up against the cage.#BC2#
Karaage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Nicholson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Karaage keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Nicholson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karaage defending well though.
Karaage controlling the position for now.
Karaage is trying to stand up here but Nicholson is controlling him well.
Nicholson 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.
Nicholson throwing shots but Karaage is blocking nicely.
Karaage controlling the position well.
Karaage throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nicholson moves in looking to clinch but Karaage pushes him off.#CL2#
Karaage drives through and clinches with Nicholson against the cage.
Nicholson tries for a takedown but Karaage manages to get underhooks.
Nicholson looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Karaage breaks the clinch.
Nicholson swats away the attempt to clinch by Karaage.
A right-left combo lands from Karaage. #CUT2#
It looks like Irving Nicholson has been cut.#CL2#
Karaage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karaage takes an elbow to the forehead.
Karaage lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Karaage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karaage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T3#
Karaage tries to clinch up.
Nicholson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Red Karaage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Karaage moves into range and clinches up with Nicholson.
Nicholson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karaage is defending well.
Karaage takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nicholson has Karaage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karaage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irving Nicholson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karaage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Karaage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nicholson throws a sloppy head kick and Karaage moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Karaage has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Karaage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Nicholson clinches.
Nicholson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karaage's elbow.
Karaage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nicholson.
Nicholson is breathing heavily.
Karaage connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nicholson's face.
#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Karaage.
#BC2#
Karaage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Karaage drives through and clinches with Nicholson against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Karaage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karaage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nicholson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Karaage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nicholson was covering up waiting for the punch and Karaage finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nicholson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nicholson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karaage is controlling him.
Karaage lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Karaage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Irving Nicholson'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##CL2#
Nicholson tries to keep at a distance but Karaage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karaage prevents a body shot from Nicholson.
Nicholson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karaage is defending well for now.
Karaage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicholson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nicholson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nicholson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karaage putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nicholson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nicholson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irving Nicholson. 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.#BC2#
Karaage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Karaage has Nicholson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nicholson throws a punch but it's blocked by Karaage. #BC2#
Karaage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Nicholson gets tackled into the cage by Karaage. Karaage maintains the clinch. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Karaage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Karaage manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Karaage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nicholson, pushing him back against the cage.
Nicholson wants a takedown but no success here.
Karaage scores with a shot to the side of Nicholson's head.
Karaage unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nicholson has Karaage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karaage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Karaage.
#BC2#
Karaage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karaage throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Karaage drives through and clinches with Nicholson against the cage.
#BC2#
Karaage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicholson misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Nicholson tries to keep at a distance but Karaage has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Karaage breaks the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Karaage forces Nicholson back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Nicholson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Karaage is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nicholson to the mat. Nicholson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Karaage landing with the ground and pound.
Karaage is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karaage is continuing to stall.
Karaage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SU2#
Karaage stands and steps away. Nicholson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Karaage clinches up with Nicholson and pushes him back against the cage.
Red Karaage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Karaage breaks from the clinch.
Karaage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nicholson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nicholson throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Karaage moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Karaage manages to break the clinch.
Nicholson wants to clinch up but Karaage keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Karaage gets a clinch.
Nicholson wants to take the fight to the mat but Karaage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nicholson lands a knee to the body.
Karaage lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
A bit of stalling here from Karaage.
Karaage with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karaage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nicholson misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Karaage - that landed with a thud.
#TD2#
Karaage wants the takedown. Nicholson is fighting it off but Karaage persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nicholson's guard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karaage is in close to Nicholson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU2#
Karaage stands and steps away. Nicholson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Karaage rushes Nicholson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karaage lands a nice shot to the body.
Karaage scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Karaage breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Karaage clinches with his opponent.
Karaage digs a right hand underneath Nicholson's ribcage. Nicholson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karaage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Karaage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Irving Nicholson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Karaage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nicholson, pushing him back against the cage.
Nicholson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karaage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karaage misses with a head kick.
Nicholson fails with a takedown attempt.
Irving Nicholson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karaage wants to clinch.
Nicholson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2#
Karaage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Karaage gets control of Nicholson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Karaage will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Karaage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nicholson is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Karaage 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.
Nicholson postures up in Karaage's guard and throws a big left but Karaage blocks it.
Karaage looking to control.
#SUB2#
Karaage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#ES2#
Karaage pushes Nicholson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nicholson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nicholson appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Karaage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nicholson.
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.#CL2#
Karaage has Nicholson up against the cage in a clinch.
Karaage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicholson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karaage pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Karaage clinches up with Nicholson and pushes him back against the cage.
Nicholson tries to score a body lock takedown but Karaage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nicholson throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Karaage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nicholson swats away the attempt to clinch by Karaage.
Nicholson thinks about countering with a head kick.#T3#
Nicholson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nicholson tries to clinch but Karaage is having none of it.
Karaage drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nicholson defends it well.
Karaage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nicholson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Karaage clinches up with Nicholson and pushes him back against the cage.
Nicholson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nicholson throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Karaage manages to pull guard.
Karaage thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Karaage has control of Nicholson's left arm, preventing Nicholson from doing any damage.
Karaage is looking to sweep but instead, Nicholson has passed into half guard.
#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Karaage manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nicholson throwing strikes but missing.
Nicholson is looking to work some ground and pound but Karaage has wrist control.
Karaage controlling the position.
Karaage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nicholson's guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicholson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Irving Nicholson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Red Karaage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Nicholson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Red Karaage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karaage 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Karaage!
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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 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Britt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Nicholson kicks Britt off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Britt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Nicholson kicks off Britt and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Britt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nicholson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Britt is one step ahead there.
Britt trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicholson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nicholson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Britt is controlling him. #T1#
Britt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nicholson throws a strike from the bottom but Britt passes into side control!
#SUB2#
Britt has hold of Nicholson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Nicholson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Britt cranks the arm and Nicholson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Nicholson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ethan Britt!
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