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Event:
QFC Tournament 975 Round 4
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Williams connects with a body shot.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Lanka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Williams.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Williams gets a double leg takedown into Lanka's guard.
Lanka wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Lanka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lanka tries to get out of the position.
Lanka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lanka.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Lanka from controlling successfully. #T1#
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Lanka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lanka prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Lanka from controlling successfully.
Lanka is stalling in the full guard.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lanka misses with a series of wild punches.
Lanka misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Lanka tries to sprawl but Williams drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Lanka kicks off Williams and gets to his feet.
Williams slips under a jab from Lanka.
Lanka lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Lanka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lanka throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Lanka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lanka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Lanka throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Lanka throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Lanka throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lanka just misses with a punch to the body.
Lanka swinging wildly here.
Lanka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams. #TD2#
Williams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lanka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Williams scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Lanka is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lanka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Williams connects with a nice short shot to Lanka's temple.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lanka's head.
Lanka is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Williams lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Lanka quite badly. Lanka pulls Williams in close trying to recover. Williams postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Lanka on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Lanka doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinnen Williams!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 975 Round 3
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Lanka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Akinaga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Akinaga has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Kiso Akinaga has been cut.
Lanka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akinaga.
Kiso Akinaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lanka lands a really nice looking cross but Akinaga seems unphased.
Lanka swats away the attempt to clinch by Akinaga.
Lanka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akinaga manages to avoid it.
Lanka misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Akinaga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lanka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akinaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lanka.
Lanka misses with the combination.
Akinaga wants to counter the offense by Lanka and move into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lanka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akinaga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lanka.#CL2#
Akinaga clinches up with Lanka and pushes him back against the cage.
Akinaga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lanka to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Lanka throws a head punch that misses.
Akinaga misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Akinaga manages to pull guard.
Lanka is stalling in the full guard.
Akinaga wants to sweep here but Lanka controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akinaga is still trying to improve position.
Lanka looking to pass the guard.
Akinaga punching to the body, from the bottom. #T2#
Lanka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Akinaga working a defensive guard here.
Lanka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Akinaga wants to sweep here but Lanka controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lanka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akinaga on the ground.
Lanka's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lanka cracks a nice hook into Akinaga's ribs.
A cross from Lanka lands.#KD#
Lanka lands a left and a right that send Akinaga crashing to the mat, dazed. Lanka thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Akinaga looks winded!
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!
Lanka looks to score with a jab to the body but Akinaga is just out of range.
Lanka is looking to wear down Akinaga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Akinaga walks into a stiff left hand from Lanka.
Akinaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akinaga dodges the punch combination from Lanka.
#T3#
Lanka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Akinaga counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Akinaga.
Lanka is trying to break free.
Lanka tries to break free but Akinaga pushes him back against the cage.
Lanka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lanka is trying to break the clinch but Akinaga is controlling him.
Akinaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lanka is looking to break free of the clinch but Akinaga has double underhooks.
Lanka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lanka takes a shot to the head.
Akinaga pushes Lanka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lanka.
Akinaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lanka prevents a body shot from Akinaga.
Akinaga misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Lanka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Akinaga gets through Lanka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lanka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akinaga scores with a shot to the side of Lanka's head.
Akinaga is trying to stall.
Lanka letting Akinaga take a breather here.
Akinaga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ravana Lanka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiso Akinaga.
Lanka is looking to break free of the clinch but Akinaga has double underhooks.
Lanka blocks a body shot from Akinaga.
Akinaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lanka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravana Lanka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kiso Akinaga's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Akinaga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lanka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lanka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akinaga circles away quickly and effectively.
Lanka misses with a body shot
letting Akinaga counter with a right hand.
Akinaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lanka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akinaga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akinaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lanka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lanka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Akinaga darts in and clinches Lanka up against the cage.
Lanka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lanka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akinaga can do to turn this around?
Akinaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akinaga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lanka blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Akinaga gets control of Lanka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Akinaga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Lanka stands up and waves to Akinaga to follow him.
Lanka drops his hands momentarily and Akinaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Jab, jab by Lanka - just one landing.
Lanka scores with a hook.
Lanka digs a good hook to Akinaga's body.
Akinaga is breathing heavily.
Lanka throws out a powerful jab.
Akinaga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lanka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lanka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akinaga dodges the punch combination from Lanka.
Lanka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lanka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ravana Lanka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lanka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akinaga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lanka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Akinaga wants to clinch.
Lanka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akinaga tries to clinch there but Lanka circles away.
Lanka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akinaga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lanka misses with a few strikes there.
Jab by Lanka.
Akinaga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lanka tries to avoid it but Akinaga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lanka to the ground. Lanka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lanka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akinaga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lanka stuns Akinaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy left from Lanka finds it's target.
Lanka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Lanka lands a slapping body shot.
Lanka scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Lanka does no damage.
Akinaga steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lanka.
Lanka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lanka scores with a three punch combo!
Lanka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Akinaga clinches up against the cage.
Lanka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akinaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Lanka controls his hands.
Akinaga can't find room to land a body shot as Lanka controls the action.
Akinaga working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lanka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akinaga working aggressively here.
#T4#
Akinaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Lanka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akinaga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akinaga throws a head punch that misses.
Akinaga works on Lanka's body with a couple of short punches.
Akinaga misses with the head strike.
Akinaga misses with the head strike.
Akinaga has Lanka pressed against the cage, preventing Lanka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lanka is struggling to control the position.
Akinaga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lanka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Akinaga has him pressed against the cage.
Akinaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akinaga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravana Lanka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kiso Akinaga's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Akinaga tries to clinch there but Lanka circles away.
Lanka lands a nice hook to Akinaga's body. Akinaga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Akinaga closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akinaga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Akinaga is leaning against Lanka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akinaga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Akinaga jumps guard but Lanka stands there with Akinaga around his waist. Akinaga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ravana Lanka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiso Akinaga.
Akinaga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akinaga prevents Lanka from breaking the clinch.
Lanka tries to break free but Akinaga pushes him back against the cage.
Lanka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Akinaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akinaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lanka wants to get back to striking at distance but Akinaga won't allow it.
Akinaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Akinaga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lanka avoiding damage as Akinaga throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lanka.
Akinaga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akinaga misses with some punches.
Lanka tries to break free but Akinaga pushes him back against the cage.
Akinaga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akinaga gets through Lanka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lanka is trying to push Akinaga away but Akinaga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akinaga has Lanka pressed against the cage, preventing Lanka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Lanka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Akinaga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lanka smiles and moves away.
Akinaga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lanka lunges at Akinaga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akinaga's hand.
Akinaga shoots in for a double leg but Lanka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lanka scores with a hook to the body. Akinaga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Lanka. That snapped Akinaga's head back.
Ravana Lanka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lanka scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Lanka finds it's target.
Lanka lands a lovely overhand right.
Lanka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lanka lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Akinaga goes down and covers up as Lanka starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ravana Lanka!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 975 Round 2
Date: Apr 03, 2020 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Lanka misses the target.
Brachial changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lanka tries to avoid it but Brachial manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lanka to the ground. Lanka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lanka tries to bum rush Brachial with a series of wild strikes but Brachial uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lanka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brachial misses with the body kick
and Lanka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lanka misses with a two punch combination.
Brachial lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brachial dives in and grabs Lanka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lanka pushes down on Brachial's head and hops out.#KD2#
Lanka lands a left and a right that send Brachial crashing to the mat, dazed. Lanka thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lanka lands with a cross.
Lanka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Brachial is rocked!
Lanka lands with a nice body punch.
Brachial is breathing heavily.
Lanka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brachial circles away quickly and effectively.
Lanka lands a nice hook to Brachial's body. Brachial takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lanka! Brachial is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ravana Lanka!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 975 Round 1
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Lanka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lanka scores with a sloppy right hand. Kash should have avoided that one.
Kash takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kash shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kash walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lanka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lanka lands with a nice body punch.
Kash takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ravana Lanka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lanka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lanka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lanka lands with a nice combination. Kash backs away looking to recover.
Kash throws a lazy head kick
enabling Lanka to counter with a crisp jab.
Kash slips a jab and a cross from Lanka.
Lanka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kash.
Lanka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lanka scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Kash takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kash misses with a lunging right hand
and Lanka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kash takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A low kick from Kash is predictable there
and Lanka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lanka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kash circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kash.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nira Kash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lanka misses with a wild body shot.
Kash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lanka.
Lanka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kash had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lanka lands with an uppercut that bounces Kash off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Kash gets a clinch. #BC#
Kash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kash with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Lanka counter with a right hand.
Lanka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lanka connects with a body shot that sends Kash's belly button to the back.
Ravana Lanka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lanka throws a series of punches but Kash avoids them all with ease.
Lanka looks winded!
Lanka stuffs the takedown attempt from Kash. Kash gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Lanka.
Lanka lands a two punch combo.
Kash doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Kash rushes Lanka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kash is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lanka.
Kash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kash looks for a takedown but Lanka sprawls well.
Lanka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Kash is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lanka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kash gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lanka.
Kash showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lanka.
Kash thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lanka swings for the body but Kash moves out of range.
Kash slips under a jab from Lanka.
Kash fails to land the takedown.
Lanka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kash was well out of range. Poor timing from Lanka.#CL#
Kash darts in and clinches Lanka up against the cage.
Kash looking for a takedown.
Lanka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lanka taking a breather. #T4#
Kash tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lanka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kash.
Kash jumps guard but Lanka stands there with Kash around his waist. Kash gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kash is trying to pull guard but Lanka has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Lanka manages to break the clinch.
Lanka avoids the head kick by Kash.
Lanka scores with a jab.
Lanka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kash throws a big counter combination but Lanka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kash shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lanka but Lanka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravana Lanka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kash shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nira Kash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Kash moves into the clinch successfully.
Lanka can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Lanka breaks from the clinch.
Kash closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donk. Lanka catches Kash right on the button with a cross.
Lanka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lanka thuds a left hand into Kash's body.
Kash takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kash slips a jab and a cross from Lanka.
Kash changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lanka tries to avoid it but Kash manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lanka to the ground. Lanka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kash. Kash circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Lanka gets tackled into the cage by Kash. Kash maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lanka is trying to break the clinch but Kash is controlling him.#BC#
Kash breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Lanka works Kash's body with a nice hook.
Kash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lanka as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nira Kash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lanka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lanka lands a jab.
Kash closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lanka circles away.
Lanka throws a right and a left that Kash avoids nicely.
Kash is looking to score with low kicks.
Lanka looks to score with a jab to the body but Kash is just out of range.
Lanka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kash on the side of the head.
Ravana Lanka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kash shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lanka but Lanka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lanka!
#T2#
Lanka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kash stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lanka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lanka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kash eats them both and turns towards Lanka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lanka is breathing heavily.
Kash tries for a takedown but Lanka circles away easily
enabling Lanka to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Lanka does no damage.
Lanka takes a swing at Kash's ribcage but misses.
Kash tries to clinch up but Lanka circles away and keeps his distance.
Kash fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Lanka.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kash. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lanka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kash.
A nice side step and Lanka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lanka scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Kash will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lanka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kash on the side of the head.
Kash misses with a kick to the body.
Kash is looking to clinch.
Lanka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kash moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lanka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lanka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kash avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kash went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lanka scores with a shot to the body.
Kash shoots in looking for a takedown but Lanka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kash's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Kash looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lanka is fending him off so far but Kash persists. Nope, Lanka circles away and we're back to standing.
Lanka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kash circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Kash throws a poor cross that misses
and Lanka counters with a nice uppercut.
Kash avoids a punch combination nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Kash misses its target.
Lanka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kash. #CL#
Kash moves into the clinch successfully.
Kash slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Kash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lanka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravana Lanka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lanka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lanka leaves Kash with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kash looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lanka avoids the head kick by Kash.
Lanka scores with a shot to the body.
Lanka tests Kash's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lanka with a jab.
Lanka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kash takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lanka. Kash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lanka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lanka misses with a double jab.
Kash tries to clinch up.
Lanka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T1#
Kash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Kash.
Lanka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lanka looks to land a combination but Kash avoids it well.
Kash tries to close the distance and clinch but Lanka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kash shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lanka counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nira Kash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kash.
Lanka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kash looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lanka is fending him off so far but Kash persists. Nope, Lanka circles away and we're back to standing.
Lanka leaves Kash with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kash is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lanka.#T2#
Lanka avoids the head kick by Kash.
Kash wants to clinch
and Lanka counters with a nice uppercut.
Kash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lanka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lanka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Lanka scores with a sloppy right hand. Kash should have avoided that one.
Kash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lanka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kash misses with a takedown attempt - Lanka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lanka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kash.#T3#
Lanka scores with a nice head shot.
Lanka tests Kash's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lanka scores with a hook to the body. Kash takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lanka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kash tries to clinch up but Lanka circles away and keeps his distance.
Lanka cracks Kash with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Kash forces Lanka back against the cage and clinches.
Kash misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lanka.
#BC#
Kash breaks the clinch.
Kash shoots in for a double leg but Lanka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lanka lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Lanka lands a jab to Kash's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lanka punishes Kash's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Lanka. Beautiful body shot.
Lanka scores with a three punch combo!
Lanka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A countering left hand to the body from Lanka misses.
Kash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ravana Lanka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lanka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kash's hands.
Kash has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kash darts in looking for a takedown but Lanka gets double underhooks and turns Kash into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Lanka. No joy for Kash on that attempt.
Kash dodges the punch combination from Lanka.
It looked like Kash was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ravana Lanka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lanka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Ravana Lanka!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Ravana Lanka!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Ravana Lanka!
Ravana Lanka wins by unanimous decision!
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