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Event:
PL MMA 24 The Crab vs Joe
Date: Mar 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Nagasaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Popov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Popov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nagasaki goes for a double leg but Popov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Popov continues to drive forward.
Popov leaves Nagasaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Nagasaki . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Popov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half 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.
Popov wants to stand but Nagasaki has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Popov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagasaki keeps working.
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping him busy.
Popov works his way into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Popov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Popov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nagasaki is looking to escape.
Nagasaki really wants to buck Popov off and get back to his feet. #T1#
Popov is landing with some decent strikes but Nagasaki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nagasaki is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Popov tries to control but Nagasaki wriggling away.
Popov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nagasaki wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nagasaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Popov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nagasaki is squirming around, avoiding Popov's attempts to control the action.
Popov won't let Nagasaki get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Popov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Popov wants to control the pace but Nagasaki is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nagasaki squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T2#
Popov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nagasaki is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nagasaki is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Popov controlling his opponent.
Nagasaki squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Popov trying to control but Nagasaki is having none of it.
Nagasaki tries to buck Popov off but he can't manage it.
Popov lands a nice shot to the head.
Popov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Popov lands a couple of good shots and Nagasaki has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3##SUB2#
Nagasaki showing good submission defense here.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to his feet but Popov has full control of the position and if anything, Nagasaki has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nagasaki trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Popov controls the action.
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet.
Popov trying to control.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Nagasaki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.
#T4##SUB2#
Popov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nagasaki defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Popov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nagasaki is trying to stand back up.
Popov lands shots from the back.
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeny Popov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Popov defends it nicely.
Popov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Popov looking to score a takedown here. Nagasaki is defending well but Popov drives through and ends up in Nagasaki 's guard.
Nagasaki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nagasaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Popov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet but Popov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Popov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Popov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Popov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Popov prevents Nagasaki from escaping the position.
Popov is looking to take a break and control but Nagasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Popov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Popov tries for a kimura but Nagasaki is defending well.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to his feet.
Popov wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping him busy.
Nagasaki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Popov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Popov lands some shots froms side control.
Popov working the ground and pound.
Popov prevents Nagasaki from escaping the position.
Popov trying to control the action but Nagasaki is working from the bottom. #T3#
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet.
Popov grinds an elbow into Nagasaki 's temple.
Popov is looking to take a break and control but Nagasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagasaki is pushing Popov's head away, looking to escape. Popov manages to hold on to the position though.
Popov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nagasaki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Popov is controlling him well.
Nagasaki is not content to let Popov control the position. #T4#
Nagasaki tries to escape but Popov is in control.
Popov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nagasaki is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Popov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nagasaki to see if he's OK.
Popov trying to control the action but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Popov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Evgeny Popov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Popov lands a few punches from side control.
Nagasaki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeny Popov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nagasaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Popov pinned against the cage. Popov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Popov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nagasaki defends it well.#TD#
Nagasaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nagasaki thows a huge punch but Popov dodges it nicely.
Popov tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Popov to regain full guard.
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nagasaki won't allow Popov to sweep him here.
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Popov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nagasaki is controlling him. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagasaki is fighting to break Popov's control of his arms but Popov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Popov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Popov wants to stand but Nagasaki is controlling the position.
Popov has Nagasaki pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nagasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Popov has his foot on Nagasaki 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nagasaki works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Nagasaki postures up in Popov's guard and throws a big left but Popov blocks it.
Nagasaki stands up over Popov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Nagasaki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Popov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Popov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Popov from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Popov is controlling him.
Popov wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Nagasaki is looking to stand up but Popov isn't so interested in that idea.
Popov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Popov wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Nagasaki tries to sprawl but Popov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Evgeny Popov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nagasaki is refusing to be controlled, as Popov sits in half guard.
Nagasaki tries to kick Popov off but Popov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Popov trying to control from half guard but Nagasaki is working away.
Popov prevents Nagasaki from standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Popov is trying to work for a kimura but Nagasaki is defending well.
#T4#
Popov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagasaki keeps working.
Nagasaki looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nagasaki fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Popov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nagasaki !
Nagasaki seems a little lost for a moment, as Popov dominates the positioning.
Nagasaki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Popov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Popov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nagasaki is trying to escape the position but Popov is controlling the position.
Yoshihiro Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evgeny Popov.
Well Popov 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 George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeny Popov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Nagasaki stuffs the takedown.
Nagasaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Omarov.
Nagasaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Omarov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice sprawl there from Nagasaki as Omarov shoots in.
Nagasaki throwing a counter right hand but Omarov manages to avoid it.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagasaki sprawls well. Nagasaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Omarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Yoshihiro Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomedsaid Omarov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki . Omarov does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Nagasaki dives in and scores a takedown into Omarov's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Omarov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki is pushing down on Omarov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Omarov is fighting to maintain full guard but Nagasaki has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Omarov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nagasaki 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.
Omarov is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Omarov is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Omarov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T1#
Nagasaki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Omarov is trying to reverse the position but instead Nagasaki has taken his back - oops!
Omarov is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nagasaki controlling the positon.#SUB#
Nagasaki has his arm under Omarov's chin here. Game over son! Nagasaki squeezes tightly and Omarov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoshihiro Nagasaki !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Omarov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nagasaki is fending him off so far but Omarov persists. Nope, Nagasaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Omarov tries for a takedown but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yoshihiro Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomedsaid Omarov.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Omarov blocks a head kick by Nagasaki .
#TD#
Nagasaki scores with a takedown into Omarov's guard.
Nagasaki sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Nagasaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Omarov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nagasaki passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Nagasaki in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Omarov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoshihiro Nagasaki !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Khalidov closes the distance and clinches.
Nagasaki avoiding damage as Khalidov throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Nagasaki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Khalidov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Nagasaki is cranking Khalidov's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Khalidov! He's tightened the choke and Khalidov is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoshihiro Nagasaki !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Nagasaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anatpong crunches a lovely knee into Nagasaki 's ribcage.#TD#
Nagasaki pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Nagasaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki is pulling down on Anatpong's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki wants to stand and escape but Anatpong is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Nagasaki looking for a triangle here. Anatpong is fighting it but it looks tight! Nagasaki pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Anatpong is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yoshihiro Nagasaki !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Nagasaki keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Nagasaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Berbatov sprawls well initially but Nagasaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Berbatov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nagasaki manages to mount him!
Nagasaki looking to finish Berbatov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Berbatov!
Nagasaki dominating with strikes here.
Nagasaki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Berbatov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nagasaki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Nagasaki working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Berbatov turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Nagasaki off and cradles Berbatov's limp body as Nagasaki celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Yoshihiro Nagasaki !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Yilmaz rushes Nagasaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Yilmaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Yilmaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nagasaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nagasaki trying to control but Yilmaz is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Yilmaz looking for subs off his back but Nagasaki has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yilmaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nagasaki is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Yilmaz won't allow Nagasaki to pass to mount.
Nagasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yilmaz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nagasaki tries to pass to full mount but Yilmaz defends it.
Yilmaz is looking to improve his position.
Yilmaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nagasaki . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nagasaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Yilmaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yilmaz is looking for a sweep. Nagasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Nagasaki decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Yilmaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yilmaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Yilmaz shoots in and drives through. Nagasaki sprawls well.#CL#
Nagasaki pushes Yilmaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Yilmaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Yilmaz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Yilmaz is thwarting Nagasaki 's attempts to control the position.
Nagasaki is trying to stand.
#T3#
Yilmaz is thwarting Nagasaki 's attempts to control the position.
Nagasaki is controlling Yilmaz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Yilmaz wants to stand up but Nagasaki is controlling the position.
Yilmaz is thwarting Nagasaki 's attempts to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Nagasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yilmaz pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nagasaki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Yilmaz is taking a breather. Nagasaki 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.
Yilmaz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nagasaki to regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yilmaz is one step ahead there.
Yilmaz looking to sit in guard and control but Nagasaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Nagasaki 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##CL2#
Yilmaz pushes Nagasaki up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Nagasaki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nagasaki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki controlling the position.
Yilmaz is looking to stand up but Nagasaki won't let him.
Nagasaki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nagasaki pulls Yilmaz in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Yilmaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nagasaki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nagasaki has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Yilmaz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yilmaz has control of Nagasaki 's left arm, preventing Nagasaki from doing any damage.
Yilmaz trying to control the position.
Nagasaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nagasaki '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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yilmaz defends it nicely.
Nagasaki tries to clinch there but Yilmaz circles away.
Yilmaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Nagasaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nagasaki throws a sloppy head kick and Yilmaz moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Yilmaz closes the distance and clinches.
Nagasaki tries to pull guard but Yilmaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nagasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yilmaz can do to turn this around?
Yilmaz is trying to drag Nagasaki to the mat but Nagasaki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nagasaki tries to pull guard but Yilmaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Nagasaki drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Nagasaki . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Nagasaki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nagasaki is trying to pull guard but Yilmaz has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Nagasaki successfully pulls guard.
Yilmaz wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Yilmaz wants to stand but Nagasaki is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nagasaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yilmaz prevents Nagasaki from getting back to his feet.
Nagasaki keeping full guard, as Yilmaz tries to pass.
Nagasaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yilmaz's guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagasaki throwing strikes but missing.
Nagasaki 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.
Yoshihiro Nagasaki 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Yilmaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagasaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yilmaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagasaki circles away.
Yilmaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nagasaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yilmaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagasaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yilmaz fails with the takedown.
As Yilmaz tries to get set, Nagasaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Yilmaz manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki wants to clinch.#T1#
Nagasaki closes the distance and clinches up with Yilmaz, looking for a takedown. Nagasaki pushes Yilmaz against the cage but Yilmaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yilmaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagasaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Nagasaki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nagasaki tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Yilmaz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yilmaz trying to control but Nagasaki postures up.
Yilmaz is looking to escape.
Nagasaki tries to stand and escape but Yilmaz is controlling the position. #T2#
Nagasaki controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Nagasaki .
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Yilmaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagasaki stops Yilmaz from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Nagasaki clinches up against the cage.
Nagasaki is working for takedown but Yilmaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Nagasaki . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Nagasaki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Nagasaki breaks from the clinch.
Nagasaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Yilmaz. Yilmaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Yoshihiro Nagasaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Nagasaki . No joy for Yilmaz on that attempt. #TD#
Nagasaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yilmaz sprawls well initially but Nagasaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yilmaz is trying to escape back to his feet but Nagasaki uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Nagasaki wants to control but Yilmaz is keeping him busy.
Yoshihiro Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Yilmaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nagasaki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SU#
Nagasaki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yilmaz to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagasaki shoots in but Yilmaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chengiz Yilmaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshihiro Nagasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yilmaz throws a series of punches but Nagasaki moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Nagasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nagasaki , 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Nagasaki !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Al Abdullah drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Al Abdullah tries to stand but Nagasaki is controlling his head.
Nagasaki is trying to improve his position.
Nagasaki is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Abdullah controlling the position.
Al Abdullah trying to control the position but Nagasaki is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nagasaki wants to control but Al Abdullah postures up.
Nagasaki controls the position for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Abdullah misses with a takedown attempt - Nagasaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Al Abdullah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nagasaki circles away.
Despite the aggression on Nagasaki 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Al Abdullah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nagasaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Al Abdullah fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Nagasaki moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulrahman Al Abdullah . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Nagasaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nagasaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Al Abdullah .
Nagasaki effectively controlling the action here.
Nagasaki is looking to break free of the clinch but Al Abdullah has double underhooks.
Nagasaki stalling the fight.
Nagasaki is trying to push Al Abdullah away but Al Abdullah has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Al Abdullah has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nagasaki uses from the top position.
Al Abdullah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Abdullah keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Nagasaki won't allow Al Abdullah to sweep him here.
Nagasaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Al Abdullah has his foot on Nagasaki 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nagasaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Nagasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Al Abdullah .#SUB#
Al Abdullah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagasaki passes Al Abdullah 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nagasaki uses his free foot to push down on Al Abdullah 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Al Abdullah . #T4#
Nagasaki working Al Abdullah over with strikes here.
Al Abdullah is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nagasaki controlling the position easily from mount.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagasaki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Al Abdullah wants to hold on but Nagasaki pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Nagasaki 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##CL2#
Al Abdullah tries to keep at a distance but Nagasaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Al Abdullah has Nagasaki pushed against the cage.#BC#
Al Abdullah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Al Abdullah is trying to hold Nagasaki in close to prevent damage but Nagasaki has managed to pass into half guard.
Al Abdullah moves into full guard.
Al Abdullah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Abdullah has a closed guard, preventing Nagasaki from standing up.
Yoshihiro Nagasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Abdullah trying to control the position.
#T1#
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Al Abdullah keeps moving.
Al Abdullah is trying to keep Nagasaki in close.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki trying to control but Al Abdullah is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Abdullah .
Al Abdullah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Al Abdullah sets himself, and Nagasaki steps forward looking for the clinch! Al Abdullah avoids it this time.#CL#
Nagasaki tries to keep at a distance but Al Abdullah has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Nagasaki pulls guard.
Al Abdullah throws a big right hand that misses.
Nagasaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Abdullah wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Nagasaki wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Nagasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Abdullah is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Al Abdullah stopping the sweep attempt from Nagasaki .
Nagasaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Al Abdullah wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Abdullah with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Nagasaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nagasaki .
Nagasaki just leaning against Al Abdullah , taking a breather.
Al Abdullah is trying to break the clinch but Nagasaki is controlling him.
Al Abdullah is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nagasaki is keeping busy.#TD2#
Nagasaki has hold of one of Al Abdullah 's legs. Al Abdullah is fighting the takedown attempt but Nagasaki gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nagasaki is standing up over Al Abdullah . Al Abdullah looks to escape but Nagasaki dives into side control.
#REVR#
Al Abdullah tries to bench press Nagasaki off him but Nagasaki keeps the position. #T4#
Al Abdullah is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nagasaki wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Al Abdullah uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Al Abdullah will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Al Abdullah is pulling down on Nagasaki 's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Al Abdullah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Abdullah keeping full guard, as Nagasaki tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Nagasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nagasaki misses with a two punch combination.
Al Abdullah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagasaki swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Al Abdullah napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Al Abdullah explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Al Abdullah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nagasaki as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Al Abdullah manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nagasaki on his heels. He'll look to pass Nagasaki 's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nagasaki 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#
Al Abdullah trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Al Abdullah is looking to improve his position.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Al Abdullah is defending well. #SUB2#
Nagasaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Al Abdullah is just riding it out for now. Nagasaki eventually gives up the hold.
Al Abdullah is trying to maintain the position but Nagasaki is very close to passing his half guard.#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.#SUB2#
Nagasaki seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Abdullah wants to get back to full guard.
Al Abdullah wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Al Abdullah keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nagasaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Al Abdullah tries to get to full guard but Nagasaki has control of the leg.
Nagasaki content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Abdullah wants to clinch up but Nagasaki keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Nagasaki gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Nagasaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Al Abdullah is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nagasaki off and has taken his back!
Al Abdullah not allowing Nagasaki to control his hands. #SUB#
Nagasaki fending off the submission attempt from Al Abdullah . #T4#
Nagasaki is trying to break free.
Al Abdullah trying to control momentarily.
Al Abdullah wants to control but Nagasaki manages to buck him off and is now in Al Abdullah 's guard! Nice work there by Nagasaki !
Abdulrahman Al Abdullah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshihiro Nagasaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Abdullah is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nagasaki is controlling him.
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 Abdulrahman Al Abdullah .
Well Nagasaki 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Nagasaki !
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