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Event:
Highland 88
Date: Sep 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Kojima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kojima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kojima throws a hook but Marcos blocks it.
Marcos tries to counter with a takedown but Kojima is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Marcos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kojima wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Marcos decides to pull guard.
Kojima tries to stand but Marcos is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kojima manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Kojima 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.
Marcos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kojima's guard.
Marcos slows the pace down in half guard.
Kojima is looking for a sweep. Marcos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Marcos 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.
Kojima controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Marcos has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kojima defend it? Marcos steps over the head and cranks it - Kojima is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Marcos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Marcos! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Cassidy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kojima.
Cassidy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kojima.
Kojima staying out of range there.
Cassidy slips under a jab from Kojima.
Cassidy moves to clinch but Kojima breaks away
and Cassidy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kojima swings for the body but Cassidy moves out of range.
Cassidy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cassidy slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Cassidy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kojima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kojima misses with a hook
and Kojima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Cassidy gets a clinch.
Cassidy lands an elbow just above Kojima 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kojima.
Kojima working hard to break the clinch.
Kojima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kojima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassidy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cassidy lands a damaging elbow.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Kojima's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cassidy throws an elbow that misses.
Cassidy lands a damaging elbow.
Cassidy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassidy throws an elbow that misses.
Kojima trying to control the position but instead, Cassidy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kojima into the cage.
Kojima can't break the clinch.
Cassidy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kojima's defenses.
Nice elbow from Cassidy.
Kojima takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kojima wants to stall.
Kojima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cassidy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cassidy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kojima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cassidy misses with a looping left.
Kojima looks to land a left hand but Cassidy moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kojima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cassidy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kojima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Kojima gets tackled into the cage by Cassidy. Cassidy maintains the clinch.
Kojima tries to break free but Cassidy pushes him back against the cage.
Kojima dodges an elbow strike from Cassidy.
Cassidy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kojima's efforts to push away.
Cassidy misses with an elbow over the top.
Cassidy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cassidy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassidy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kojima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside that Kojima shrugs off.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cassidy lands an elbow that stopped Kojima in his tracks for a moment.
Cassidy lands a nice elbow.
Cassidy prevents a body shot from Kojima.
Kojima can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action.
#T3#
Kojima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kojima tries a body shot but Cassidy blocks it.
Kojima can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action.
Cassidy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kojima tries to work over Cassidy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cassidy blocks a body shot from Kojima.
Cassidy misses with an elbow over the top.
Kojima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kojima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cassidy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kojima's brow.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside that Kojima shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassidy.
Cassidy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kojima tries to work over Cassidy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kojima is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cassidy is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cassidy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kojima's brow.
Kojima is trying to break the clinch but Cassidy is controlling him.
Cassidy pushes off an throws an elbow but Kojima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cassidy. #T4#
Cassidy lands an elbow inside that Kojima shrugs off.
Kojima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassidy's elbow.
Cassidy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kojima's defenses.
Cassidy lands a damaging elbow.
Kojima dodges an elbow strike from Cassidy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kojima trying to control the position but instead, Cassidy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kojima into the cage.
Kojima takes an elbow to the temple.
Cassidy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cassidy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kojima takes an elbow to the temple.
Kojima taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Kojima fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kojima.
Kojima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kojima misses with some punches.
Kojima misses with some punches.
Kojima working aggressively here.
Cassidy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Cassidy dominated that round.
That's time! Kojima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Cassidy clinches with his opponent.
Cassidy lands a nice elbow.
Cassidy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cassidy misses with an elbow strike.
Kojima takes an elbow to the temple.
Kojima can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action.
Cassidy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Cassidy.
Kojima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cassidy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cassidy lands a nice elbow.
Cassidy throws an elbow but it misses.
Cassidy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cassidy stops a takedown attempt from Kojima.
Cassidy lands an elbow just above Kojima 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kojima blocks an elbow strike from Cassidy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cassidy throws an elbow but misses.
Kojima blocks the elbow strike.
Kojima avoids a wild elbow strike from Cassidy.
A frustrated look appears on Kojima's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cassidy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kojima's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cassidy throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Cassidy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kojima's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cassidy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kojima's brow.
Nice elbow from Cassidy.
Cassidy throws an elbow that misses.
Kojima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kojima trying to stall but Cassidy improves his position.
Cassidy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cassidy throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cassidy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cassidy pushes off an throws an elbow but Kojima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cassidy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kojima tries to break free but Cassidy pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cassidy as Kojima tries to tie him up.
Kojima dodges an elbow strike from Cassidy.
Kojima misses with the head strike.
Cassidy misses with an elbow over the top.
Cassidy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kojima's defenses.
Kojima is trying to break free.#T2##BC2#
Cassidy breaks the clinch.
Leif Cassidy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cassidy lands an elbow that stopped Kojima in his tracks for a moment.
Kojima blocks the elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kojima tries to work over Cassidy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kojima tries to break the clinch but Cassidy is controlling the position.
Kojima can't break the clinch.
Kojima can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action.
Cassidy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cassidy lands a nice elbow.
Cassidy throws an elbow that misses.
Kojima avoiding damage.
Cassidy throws an elbow but it misses.
Kojima tries to break free but Cassidy pushes him back against the cage.
Cassidy throws an elbow that misses.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside.
Cassidy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Cassidy lands an elbow inside that Kojima shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cassidy throws an elbow but misses.
Kojima misses with some punches.
Cassidy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kojima tries to work over Cassidy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kojima tries to stall but Cassidy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cassidy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kojima's defenses.
Cassidy lands a damaging elbow.
Leif Cassidy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kojima has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cassidy misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Cassidy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cassidy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kojima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cassidy scores with a hook to the body. Kojima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Cassidy moves into the clinch.
Kojima looking to stall.
Cassidy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4#
Kojima can't break the clinch.
Kojima looking to slow down the pace here.
Kojima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cassidy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kojima trying to stall but Cassidy improves his position.
Kojima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kojima wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kojima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kojima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kojima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassidy blocking some punches.
Kojima presses Cassidy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cassidy lands a damaging elbow.
Cassidy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cassidy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kojima is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kojima wants to break free but Cassidy has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Cassidy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kojima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cassidy tries to clinch up
and Kojima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kojima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kojima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kojima feints a jab promting Cassidy to slip. Kojima then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cassidy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cassidy closes the distance but Kojima moves to the side
and Cassidy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cassidy moves away from the strike by Kojima.
Hideo Kojima is winning the standup battle so far.
Kojima throws a hook to the side of Cassidy's head but Cassidy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cassidy! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cassidy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kojima looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassidy is just out of range.#CL2#
Cassidy clinches with his opponent.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside that Kojima shrugs off.
Kojima dodges an elbow strike from Cassidy.
#T1#
Kojima takes an elbow to the temple.
Kojima wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cassidy has him pressed against the cage.
Cassidy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kojima blocks an elbow strike.
Kojima dodges an elbow strike from Cassidy.
Cassidy blocks a body shot from Kojima.
Cassidy pushes off an throws an elbow but Kojima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kojima has a couple of punches blocked by Cassidy.
Cassidy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kojima's defenses.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside.
Kojima is trying to break the clinch but Cassidy is controlling him.
Kojima is trying to break the clinch but Cassidy is controlling him.
Cassidy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cassidy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kojima tries to break the clinch but Cassidy is controlling the position.
Cassidy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kojima dodges an elbow strike from Cassidy.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kojima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cassidy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T2#
Cassidy has Kojima pressed against the cage, preventing Kojima from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kojima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassidy's elbow.
Kojima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cassidy.
Kojima tries to work over Cassidy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kojima tries a body shot but Cassidy blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cassidy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kojima's brow.
Kojima takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cassidy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cassidy prevents Kojima from breaking the clinch.
Cassidy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kojima blocks an elbow strike from Cassidy.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside.
Cassidy pushes off an throws an elbow but Kojima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kojima is trying to push Cassidy away but Cassidy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kojima wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cassidy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kojima blocks an elbow strike.
Cassidy blocking some punches.
#T3#
Kojima dodges an elbow strike from Cassidy.
Cassidy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kojima is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cassidy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside that Kojima shrugs off.
Kojima takes an elbow to the temple.
Cassidy lands a damaging elbow.
Cassidy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kojima blocks the elbow strike.
Kojima takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kojima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassidy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cassidy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kojima blocks an elbow strike from Cassidy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cassidy throws an elbow but misses.
Cassidy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cassidy lands an elbow just above Kojima 's eye.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside that Kojima shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kojima is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Cassidy lands an elbow inside.
Kojima can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action.
Cassidy letting Kojima take a breather here.
Cassidy lands a damaging elbow.
Kojima avoids the elbow strike from Cassidy, against the cage.
Cassidy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cassidy pushes off an throws an elbow but Kojima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cassidy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cassidy pushes off an throws an elbow but Kojima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kojima tries to stall but Cassidy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cassidy throws an elbow but it misses.
Kojima working aggressively here.
Kojima avoids the elbow strike from Cassidy, against the cage.
Kojima blocks an elbow strike.
Cassidy lands an elbow that stopped Kojima in his tracks for a moment.
Hideo Kojima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leif Cassidy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cassidy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cassidy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leif Cassidy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cassidy 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Cassidy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Cassidy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Kojima is having none of it.
It looked like Kojima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leif Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassidy scores with a decent looking hook.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kojima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kojima appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cassidy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Kojima misses the target.#CL2#
Cassidy forces Kojima back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy misses with an elbow strike.
Cassidy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cassidy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cassidy is pressed up against the cage. Kojima has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cassidy down to the mat. Cassidy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Cassidy pushes Kojima up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Cassidy. #CUT2#It looks like Hideo Kojima has been cut.#T1#
Kojima blocks an elbow strike from Cassidy.
Cassidy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Cassidy closes the distance and pushes Kojima back into the cage.
Kojima trying to stall but Cassidy improves his position.
Kojima goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cassidy prevents it.
Cassidy throws an elbow but it misses.
Kojima is looking to break free of the clinch but Cassidy has double underhooks.
Kojima tries a body shot but Cassidy blocks it.
Kojima slows down the pace here.
Cassidy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cassidy throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cassidy throws an elbow but misses.
Kojima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kojima can't break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cassidy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kojima's brow. #T2#
Cassidy lands an elbow that stopped Kojima in his tracks for a moment.
Kojima blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kojima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Cassidy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kojima doesn't seem phased though.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Kojima is having none of it. #CL2#
Cassidy has closed the distance and engaged Kojima in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kojima tries to pull guard but Cassidy holds him up against the cage and eventually Kojima drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideo Kojima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kojima tries to pull guard but Cassidy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cassidy lands an elbow just above Kojima 's eye.
Cassidy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kojima's defenses.
Nice elbow from Cassidy.
Kojima is trying to stall.
Cassidy lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cassidy.
Cassidy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kojima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cassidy lands a damaging elbow.
Cassidy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cassidy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kojima's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kojima takes an elbow to the temple.
Cassidy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kojima tries to land knees in the clinch but Cassidy avoids the damage to the body.
Cassidy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kojima takes an elbow to the temple.
Kojima wants to break free but Cassidy has control.
Kojima jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cassidy walks away with a smile on his face. Kojima gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cassidy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Cassidy clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kojima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Cassidy lands an elbow inside that Kojima shrugs off.
Kojima is trying to break the clinch but Cassidy has him pressed against the cage.
Kojima trying to stall but Cassidy improves his position.
Kojima is trying to stall.
Kojima fails to pull guard.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cassidy throws an elbow but misses.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside.
Kojima is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cassidy.
Kojima is trying to maintain a safe position but Cassidy gets an underhook and turns Kojima into the cage.
Kojima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cassidy smiles and moves away.
Cassidy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kojima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Kojima tries to keep at a distance but Cassidy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Cassidy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cassidy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Cassidy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hideo Kojima's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jab, jab by Cassidy - just one landing. #CL2#
Cassidy has managed to clinch.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside that Kojima shrugs off.
Cassidy misses with an elbow strike.
Cassidy throws an elbow but it misses.
Cassidy lands a nice elbow.
Cassidy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cassidy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kojima tries to pull guard but Cassidy won't allow it.
Kojima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cassidy to keep the fight standing.
Cassidy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kojima wants to get back to striking at distance but Cassidy won't allow it.
Cassidy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cassidy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cassidy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kojima avoids the elbow strike from Cassidy, against the cage.
Cassidy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kojima's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cassidy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kojima's brow. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Cassidy throws an elbow but misses.
Cassidy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kojima tries to pull guard but Cassidy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideo Kojima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kojima dodges an elbow strike from Cassidy.
Kojima avoids the elbow strike from Cassidy, against the cage.
Cassidy lands an elbow just above Kojima 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cassidy.
Kojima dodges an elbow strike from Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cassidy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kojima is trying to break the clinch but Cassidy is controlling him.
Cassidy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kojima wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cassidy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside.
Cassidy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kojima blocks an elbow strike.
Cassidy lands a nice elbow. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Cassidy throws an elbow but misses.
Cassidy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kojima takes an elbow to the temple.
Kojima takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cassidy pushes off an throws an elbow but Kojima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kojima takes an elbow to the temple.
Kojima taking a breather.
Kojima drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cassidy pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Cassidy takes the fight into the clinch.
Leif Cassidy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kojima wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cassidy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kojima wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cassidy throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Cassidy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cassidy throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Cassidy.
Kojima wants a takedown.
Kojima blocks an elbow strike from Cassidy.
Cassidy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside.
Cassidy throws an elbow that misses.
Cassidy lands an elbow that stopped Kojima in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cassidy throws an elbow but misses.
Cassidy throws an elbow that misses.
Kojima trying to stall but Cassidy improves his position.
Kojima is trying to pull guard but Cassidy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cassidy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cassidy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kojima has Cassidy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cassidy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cassidy lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Cassidy lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kojima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cassidy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cassidy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cassidy stops a takedown attempt from Kojima.
Kojima wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cassidy throws an elbow but misses.
Cassidy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kojima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cassidy smiles and moves away.
Cassidy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Kojima misses the target.
Cassidy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kojima in his tracks.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Kojima moves out of range.
Kojima is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Cassidy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hideo Kojima's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cassidy tries to clinch there but Kojima circles away.
#CL2#
Cassidy darts in and clinches Kojima up against the cage.
Cassidy throws an elbow but it misses.
Kojima is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cassidy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside.
Kojima has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cassidy pushes off an throws an elbow but Kojima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cassidy lands a damaging elbow.
Kojima wants a takedown but no success here.
Cassidy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kojima's defenses.
Kojima blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy keeps control of Kojima as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kojima keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Kojima misses the target.
Kojima swats away the attempt to clinch by Cassidy.
Kojima appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Kojima takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Cassidy clinches up against the cage.
Cassidy misses with an elbow over the top.
Kojima is trying to break the clinch but Cassidy is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cassidy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kojima's brow.
Kojima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cassidy smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideo Kojima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cassidy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Cassidy clinches.
Cassidy lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Cassidy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cassidy lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Cassidy.
Cassidy throws an elbow but it misses.
Kojima is trying to push Cassidy away but Cassidy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cassidy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kojima's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kojima blocks the elbow strike.
Kojima tries to land knees in the clinch but Cassidy avoids the damage to the body.
Kojima has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cassidy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kojima blocks an elbow strike.
Cassidy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kojima's defenses.
Kojima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Cassidy.
Kojima blocks the elbow strike.
Cassidy lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cassidy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kojima's brow. #T3#
Kojima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cassidy pushes off an throws an elbow but Kojima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cassidy lands an elbow just above Kojima 's eye.
Cassidy lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassidy.
Cassidy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kojima has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cassidy lands an elbow that stopped Kojima in his tracks for a moment.
Kojima avoids the elbow strike from Cassidy, against the cage.
Cassidy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kojima's defenses.
Kojima is trying to break the clinch but Cassidy has him pressed against the cage.
Cassidy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kojima's defenses.
Kojima is trying to pull guard but Cassidy has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cassidy.
Kojima blocks an elbow strike.
Kojima is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cassidy is defending well.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Kojima tries to break the clinch but Cassidy is controlling the position.
Cassidy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassidy pushes off an throws an elbow but Kojima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cassidy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kojima's defenses.
Nice elbow from Cassidy.
Cassidy throws an elbow but it misses.
Kojima dodges an elbow strike from Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside that Kojima shrugs off.
Kojima jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cassidy walks away with a smile on his face. Kojima gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Cassidy closes the distance and clinches.
Cassidy lands an elbow that stopped Kojima in his tracks for a moment.
Cassidy pushes off an throws an elbow but Kojima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cassidy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cassidy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hideo Kojima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leif Cassidy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kojima is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leif Cassidy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cassidy 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 24:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 24:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Cassidy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Cassidy tries to clinch but Kojima is having none of it.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kojima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cassidy rushes Kojima and presses him up against the cage.
Cassidy throws an elbow but it misses.
Kojima tries to land knees in the clinch but Cassidy avoids the damage to the body.
Kojima takes an elbow to the temple.
Cassidy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cassidy.
Kojima stalling in the clinch but Cassidy improves position.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside.
Kojima wants to take the fight to the mat but Cassidy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cassidy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kojima avoids the elbow strike from Cassidy, against the cage.
Cassidy is pressed up against the cage. Kojima has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cassidy down to the mat. Cassidy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cassidy is looking to clinch but Kojima is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for Cassidy. That snapped Kojima's head back.
Cassidy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kojima.
Kojima misses with a left hand
and Cassidy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Kojima swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cassidy counters with a stiff right hand.
Kojima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kojima misses with a body punch
and Cassidy counters with a nice uppercut.
Kojima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cassidy wants to clinch.
Kojima throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cassidy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Cassidy darts in and clinches Kojima up against the cage.
Cassidy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kojima takes an elbow to the temple.
Kojima takes an elbow to the temple.
Cassidy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kojima is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cassidy is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideo Kojima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cassidy.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside that Kojima shrugs off.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cassidy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kojima's brow. #T2#
Kojima is trying to break the clinch but Cassidy has him pressed against the cage.
Cassidy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cassidy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kojima's brow.
Kojima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cassidy to keep the fight standing.
Kojima tries to pull guard but Cassidy holds him up against the cage and eventually Kojima drops back down to his feet.
Cassidy pushes off an throws an elbow but Kojima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cassidy lands a damaging elbow.
Cassidy misses with an elbow strike.
Cassidy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kojima's defenses.
Cassidy misses with an elbow strike.
Cassidy lands an elbow that stopped Kojima in his tracks for a moment.
Cassidy misses with an elbow strike.
Cassidy lands a nice elbow.
Kojima blocks an elbow strike from Cassidy.
Kojima wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cassidy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cassidy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Cassidy throws an elbow that misses.
Kojima tries to pull guard but Cassidy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cassidy lands an elbow just above Kojima 's eye.
Kojima dodges an elbow strike from Cassidy.
Kojima tries to pull guard but Cassidy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cassidy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kojima.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cassidy.
Cassidy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cassidy lands an elbow just above Kojima 's eye.
Kojima jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cassidy walks away with a smile on his face. Kojima gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kojima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cassidy counters with a nice uppercut.
Kojima looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassidy is just out of range.
Kojima throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Cassidy to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Cassidy pushes Kojima up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Cassidy lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassidy throws an elbow that misses.
Kojima is trying to push Cassidy away but Cassidy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cassidy lands a damaging elbow.
Kojima blocks the elbow strike.
Kojima avoids the elbow strike from Cassidy, against the cage.
Kojima blocks an elbow strike from Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with an elbow strike.
Cassidy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cassidy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kojima has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cassidy after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Cassidy has managed to clinch.
Kojima is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cassidy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kojima blocks the elbow strike.
Kojima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cassidy blocks it with crossed arms.
Kojima tries to pull guard but Cassidy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Cassidy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kojima fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kojima throws a body punch but Cassidy moves out of range.
Cassidy tries to clinch up.
Kojima walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Cassidy moves into the clinch.
Cassidy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cassidy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cassidy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kojima's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cassidy throws an elbow but misses.
Kojima is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cassidy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kojima jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cassidy walks away with a smile on his face. Kojima gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideo Kojima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kojima misses with a combination
and Cassidy counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Cassidy has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Kojima is looking to break free of the clinch but Cassidy has double underhooks.
Leif Cassidy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kojima throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cassidy counter with a right hand.
Kojima swings for the body but Cassidy moves out of range.
#CL2#
Cassidy gets a clinch.
Cassidy misses with an elbow over the top.
Cassidy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside.
Kojima is trying to break free.
Kojima jumps guard but Cassidy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with an elbow strike.
Cassidy lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cassidy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kojima's brow.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside that Kojima shrugs off.
Cassidy throws an elbow that misses.
Cassidy lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassidy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kojima takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kojima takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kojima takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kojima blocks an elbow strike.
Cassidy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cassidy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cassidy as Kojima tries to tie him up.
Cassidy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Cassidy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Cassidy gets a clinch.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside.
Kojima working hard to break the clinch.
Kojima wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Cassidy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy cracks Kojima with a good jab.#T3#
Cassidy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kojima is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Cassidy rushes Kojima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cassidy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cassidy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Cassidy.
Cassidy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cassidy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kojima takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cassidy.
Cassidy pushes off an throws an elbow but Kojima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside that Kojima shrugs off.
Cassidy pushes off an throws an elbow but Kojima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kojima wants to stall.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside.
Cassidy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassidy throws an elbow but it misses.
#T4#
Cassidy misses with an elbow over the top.
Cassidy throws an elbow that misses.
Kojima avoids a wild elbow strike from Cassidy.
Cassidy lands a damaging elbow.
Cassidy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cassidy.
Kojima wants a takedown.
Cassidy dodges an elbow strike from Kojima.
Kojima blocks the elbow strike.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside that Kojima shrugs off.
Kojima dodges an elbow strike from Cassidy.
Kojima looking to stall.
#BC2#
Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
Kojima misses with an uppercut
and Cassidy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassidy catches Kojima with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Cassidy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Cassidy closes the distance and pushes Kojima back into the cage.
Cassidy lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cassidy.
Cassidy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Cassidy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kojima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kojima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassidy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kojima.
Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kojima.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kojima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cassidy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cassidy wants to clinch up but Kojima keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kojima shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kojima misses with a jab to the body
and Cassidy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kojima smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kojima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassidy manages to avoid it.
Cassidy misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Kojima misses the body punch
and Cassidy counters with a nice uppercut.
Kojima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassidy moves away.
Cassidy throws a lazy right hand but Kojima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Kojima was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cassidy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Cassidy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cassidy lands a damaging elbow.
Kojima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cassidy throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Cassidy instigates a clinch.
Cassidy lands an elbow just above Kojima 's eye.
Cassidy blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Kojima is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cassidy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kojima's brow.
Kojima wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cassidy has him pressed against the cage.
Cassidy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cassidy lands a nice elbow.
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!
Cassidy lands an elbow inside.
Kojima is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cassidy is defending well for now.
Kojima blocks an elbow strike from Cassidy.
Cassidy lands an elbow that stopped Kojima in his tracks for a moment.
Kojima tries to pull guard but Cassidy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideo Kojima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside that Kojima shrugs off. #BC2#
Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
Kojima throws an overhand right that lands on Cassidy's shoulder, as Cassidy tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Cassidy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hideo Kojima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassidy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kojima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from Cassidy.
Leif Cassidy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##CL2#
Cassidy moves into range and clinches up with Kojima.
Cassidy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kojima avoids a wild elbow strike from Cassidy.
Kojima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cassidy lands an elbow that stopped Kojima in his tracks for a moment.
Kojima blocks an elbow strike from Cassidy.
Cassidy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cassidy throws an elbow but misses.
Kojima taking a breather.
Kojima is working for takedown but Cassidy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kojima takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cassidy lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cassidy.
Kojima jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cassidy walks away with a smile on his face. Kojima gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kojima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kojima misses the shot to the body. #T4##CL2#
Cassidy has Kojima up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kojima takes an elbow to the temple.
Kojima is trying to force a seperation but Cassidy has the dominant position.
Cassidy lands a damaging elbow.
Kojima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Cassidy breaks from the clinch.
Kojima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kojima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassidy manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Cassidy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Cassidy.#CL2#
Cassidy has closed the distance and engaged Kojima in a clinch.
Kojima changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cassidy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cassidy wants to clinch up but Kojima keeps it at a distance.
Hideo Kojima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leif Cassidy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Cassidy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leif Cassidy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cassidy 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 25:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Cassidy! |
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Event:
Highland 77
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Kojima slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Henderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kojima's guard.
Kojima is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Henderson dives into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kojima can do anything to dispel that myth.#REVB##SUB#
Henderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Henderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kojima is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kojima wants to control but Henderson postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Henderson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Henderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kojima, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Henderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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!#SUB#
Henderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kojima, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB#
Henderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Henderson trying to control the position but Kojima is working away. #SUB#
Henderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kojima is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Henderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Kojima is wriggling around trying to escape but Henderson has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Kojima taps out and Henderson picks up the big win! Great work there by Henderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry Henderson!
After winning the bout, Harry Henderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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