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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Silvennoinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kota looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silvennoinen is fending him off so far but Kota persists. Nope, Silvennoinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Kota doesn't manage to clinch there - Silvennoinen circles away.
Silvennoinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Silvennoinen digs a good body shot into Kota's ribs.#CL2#
Silvennoinen instigates a clinch.
Silvennoinen works on Kota's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Kota breaks from the clinch.
Kota moves to clinch but Silvennoinen breaks away #KD2#
and Silvennoinen counters with a nice right hand that sends Kota toppling to the canvas! Kota scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Silvennoinen finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kota closes the distance but Silvennoinen moves to the side
and Silvennoinen counters with a big right hand! Oh Kota is in trouble here! Silvennoinen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lottovoittaja Silvennoinen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Kota throws a sloppy head kick and Mato moves out of range easily.
Mato is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Kota forces Mato back against the cage and clinches.
Kota with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mato stalling.
#TD2#
Mato has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kota regains guard immediately.
Mato controlling from the top position.
Mato postures up in Kota's guard and throws a big left but Kota blocks it.
Kota is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Mato gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ibushi Kota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kota gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kota looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Mato has clasped his hands together around Kota's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Kota's face as Mato controls the position.
Let's hope that Mato has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1##SUB2#
Mato goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kota rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mato's guard! Nice work there by Kota! #SUB2#
Mato working for a triangle but Kota defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Mato looking for a guillotine here but Kota defends easily.
Kota preventing the sweep. #T2#
Mato keeping moving, preventing Kota from controlling successfully.
Kota has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mato is proving hard to escape from.
Kota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kota won't allow Mato to sweep him here.
Kota trying to control the position from guard on top but Mato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kota definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mato looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mato's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Kota trying to control the position from guard on top but Mato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kota throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Kota drives through and clinches with Mato against the cage.
#TD#
Kota manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mato showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kota tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mato is stalling in the full guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mato.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kota looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mato is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibushi Kota dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Mato closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kota's guard.
Mato is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kota utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mato sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mato throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mato's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Kota takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Mato gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mato's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Mato in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kota avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mato drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mato jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kota being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Kota has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Mato is working for takedown but Kota is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mato drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kota pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Mato closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kota stops Mato from passing to mount.
Mato controlling the position. #T4#
Mato working away.#SUB2#
Mato tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mato has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mato tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mato tries to move to full mount but Kota actually manages to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mato is looking to advance position but Kota won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuji Mato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kota closes the distance and clinches.
Kota prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mato tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kota just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mato goes for a takedown attempt but Kota pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ibushi Kota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuji Mato.
Mato avoids the head kick by Kota.
Kota throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Kota gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mato manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kota moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mato wants to take the fight to the mat but Kota manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mato can't find room to land a body shot as Kota controls the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Mato wants the takedown. Kota is fighting it off but Mato persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kota's guard against the cage.
Kota wants to stand and escape but Mato is having none of it. #T1##SU2#
Mato gets to his feet. Kota looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Kota has closed the distance and engaged Mato in a clinch.
Mato just leaning against Kota, taking a breather.
Kota missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Mato decides to pull guard.
Mato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kota is one step ahead there.
Kota trying to control but Mato is working from the bottom.
Kota has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mato is proving hard to escape from.
Mato wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Kota would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mato wants to sweep but no luck.
Kota passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mato is looking for a sweep.
Ryuji Mato has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mato is trying to work for a sweep but Kota has mounted him!
Mato wants to hold on but Kota pushes him away.
Mato is squirming around, avoiding Kota's attempts to control the action.
Kota controlling the position easily from mount. #SU#
Kota get's back to his feet.#T3##CL#
Kota closes the distance and pushes Mato back into the cage.
Kota prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Mato tightens his grip and picks Kota up, before dumping him to the ground. Kota manages to land in guard.
Kota manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kota tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Kota misses
and Mato counters with a series of strikes. Kota will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Mato gets tackled into the cage by Kota. Kota maintains the clinch.
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!
Kota with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mato drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kota pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Kota wants to get back to striking at distance but Mato won't allow it.
Mato is working for takedown but Kota is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Kota breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kota clinches up with Mato and pushes him back against the cage.
Kota stops a takedown attempt from Mato.
Mato can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Kota has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mato uses from the top position.
Mato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kota tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mato prevents Kota from getting back to his feet.
Mato postures up in Kota's guard and throws a big left but Kota blocks it.
Mato controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibushi Kota showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kota has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibushi Kota!
Ibushi Kota decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Kota closes the distance and clinches.
Mato is trying to drag Kota to the mat but Kota just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mato blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2#
Mato manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mato wants to sweep here but Kota controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Mato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kota defends well.
Mato wants to sweep here but Kota controlling him for the moment.
Kota looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mato holds on and takes a little breather.
Kota is looking to stand up but Mato won't let him. #T1#
Mato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kota is one step ahead there.
Kota trying to control but Mato is working from the bottom.
Mato seems keen to control Kota's posture.
Kota trying to control but Mato is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kota won't allow Mato to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Kota clinches.
Mato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kota gets underhooks to prevent Mato's takedown attempt.
Mato goes for a takedown attempt but Kota pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ibushi Kota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuji Mato.#CL#
Kota clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Kota with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD2#
Mato lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mato is thwarting Kota's attempts to control the position.
Mato is pressing down on Kota's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kota is holding on for now.
Mato looks winded!
Mato working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kota's thigh. Kota counters though and makes it back to full guard. #ES#
Kota has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mato is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Kota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mato looking for a takedown.
Mato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kota is keeping busy.
Kota is trying to break the clinch but Mato is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kota scores with a knee to the head.
Kota looking to stall.
#BC#
Kota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kota clinches.
Kota is looking to control Mato's arms but Mato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kota has his back to the cage.
Mato tries to throw a body punch but Kota avoids it by throwing Mato back against the cage.
Kota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mato has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kota is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kota throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Mato tries to score a body lock takedown but Kota shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kota trying to stall but Mato improves his position.
Mato has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kota seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mato can turn it around.
Kota scores with a knee to the head.
#TD#
Kota ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kota no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kota is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mato is controlling him.
Mato won't allow Kota to sweep him here.
Mato controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibushi Kota dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Kota moves into the clinch successfully.
Kota scores with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kota taking a breather.
Kota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mato goes for a takedown attempt but Kota pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mato avoids the body shot from Kota.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kota clinches with his opponent.
Mato is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Kota jumps guard and drags Mato to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kota keeping moving, preventing Mato from controlling successfully.
Mato controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB#
Kota is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mato is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mato throws an elbow that misses. Kota uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mato's guard. Nice move by Kota!#REVR#
We've been hearing that Kota has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Kota trying to control but Mato is working from the bottom.
Kota has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mato is proving hard to escape from.
Mato wants to sweep here but Kota controlling him for the moment.
Ibushi Kota overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kota is pushing down on Mato's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mato is fighting to maintain full guard but Kota has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mato moves into full guard.
Mato is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Kota would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mato is looking to sweep but instead, Kota has passed into half guard.
Mato preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mato can do to turn this around?
Mato is refusing to be controlled, as Kota sits in half guard.
Mato wants to improve his position but Kota is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mato looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mato wants to improve his position but Kota is controlling well.
Kota wants to stand up but Mato is controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mato wants to improve his position but Kota is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mato is refusing to be controlled, as Kota sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Kota moves into range and clinches up with Mato.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibushi Kota dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Kota moves into the clinch.
Mato is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Mato gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kota has one foot on Mato's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Kota has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kota wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kota misses with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kota.
Mato has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kota after a bit of a struggle.
Kota scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kota tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kota is trying to break free.
Mato is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kota gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kota lands an elbow that stopped Mato in his tracks for a moment.
Kota is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mato is keeping busy.#T1#
Kota wants to stall.
#TD#
Kota jumps guard and drags Mato to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Mato stands and steps away. Kota gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Kota instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Mato to work.
#TD2#
Mato successfully pulls guard.
Mato tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES2#
Mato has his feet on Kota's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Mato manages to break the clinch.
#T2##CL#
Kota moves into range and clinches up with Mato.
Kota lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Mato has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kota is trying to keep an underhook but Mato manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Mato seems to be working for a kimura but Kota defends the submission attempt.
Kota is looking to control Mato's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kota avoid being mounted?
Mato wants to pass the guard but Kota is defending well.
Mato trying to control the action but Kota is working from the bottom.
Mato throws a strike but Kota avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Mato is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #ES#
Kota has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mato off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Kota forces Mato back against the cage and clinches.
Kota trying to land knees to the body.
Ibushi Kota has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Mato has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kota regains guard immediately.
Mato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mato trying to control the position from guard on top but Kota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kota looking to control.
#T4#
Mato content to stall in guard here. #ES#
Kota has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mato is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ibushi Kota is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kota misses with some punches.
Kota tries to land a knee to the head but Mato blocks with his arms.
Mato drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryuji Mato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibushi Kota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuji Mato.
Mato drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kota gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibushi Kota showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kota has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibushi Kota!
A relieved looking Ibushi Kota thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Freitas has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Freitas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kota seems a little lost for a moment, as Freitas dominates the positioning.
The ground and pound from Freitas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Freitas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Freitas lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kota down.
Kota tries to escape but Freitas is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Freitas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kota wants to get back to his feet but Freitas drags him back down.
Freitas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kota dodges the ground and pound from Freitas.#T1#
Kota is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Freitas has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SU#
Freitas stands up and beckons Kota to his feet.
Kota tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Kota moves into range and clinches up with Freitas.#TD#
Freitas drags the fight down to the ground.
Freitas controlling Kota's posture.
Kota wants to control from the top but Freitas keeps moving.
Freitas keeping full guard, as Kota tries to pass. #SUB#
Kota got a little sloppy there for a moment and Freitas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kota has managed to get both his arms back between Freitas's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Kota trying to control the position from guard on top but Freitas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freitas is controlling Kota's posture.
Freitas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Kota would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Freitas throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Kota gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Freitas chips away with some ground and pound.
Kota can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Freitas controls the pace.
Kota is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Kota can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Freitas controls the pace.
Kota is trying to control the position but Freitas postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Freitas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Freitas forces his way into half guard.
Freitas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kota!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kota tries to reverse the position but Freitas maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eder Freitas 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##TD#
Freitas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kota to the ground. Freitas is now in Kota's guard.
Kota wants to stand and escape but Freitas is having none of it.
Freitas distracts Kota with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU#
Freitas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kota fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Freitas avoids it really well and circles away.
Kota tries to clinch up.
It looked like Freitas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Freitas throws a series of punches but Kota avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freitas blocks a head kick by Kota.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kota enables Freitas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kota manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kota is wriggling around but Freitas manages to pass to half guard.
Kota is breathing heavily.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freitas is controlling the pace.
#T1##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Freitas is working for a kimura but Kota is defending it quite comfortably.
Freitas slows the pace down in half guard.
Kota is trying to stand back up but Freitas is controlling him
#T3#
Freitas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Freitas seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Freitas lands a nice short elbow.
Freitas working Kota over with strikes.
Freitas throwing shots but Kota is blocking nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Freitas lands with a punch from half guard.
Freitas stalling.
Freitas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kota for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Freitas tries to bum rush Kota with a series of wild strikes but Kota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kota tries to clinch but Freitas moves out of range.
Freitas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kota connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick lands for Kota.
Kota misses with a head kick.
Kota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Freitas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eder Freitas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Freitas circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Freitas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kota to the mat! Kota manages to get full guard.
Kota is trying to control the position but Freitas postures up.
Freitas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Freitas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kota dives in for a single leg takedown but Freitas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Freitas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kota misses with a knee strike.
Kota misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kota is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Freitas is defending well for now.
Freitas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Freitas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kota takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Freitas throws an elbow but it misses.
Freitas tries for a takedown but Kota manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Kota is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Freitas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kota uses from the top position.
Freitas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Freitas is controlling Kota's posture.
Eder Freitas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kota trying to control but Freitas is working from the bottom.
Freitas controlling Kota's posture.
Kota trying to control the position from guard on top but Freitas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kota stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freitas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freitas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Freitas works over Kota with some ground and pound from guard.
Freitas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freitas landing with the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Kota has his foot on Freitas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Freitas works his way back into a safe position though.
Freitas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Freitas wants to pass the guard but Kota is keeping the position.
Freitas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Freitas works over Kota with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Freitas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kota wants to clinch but Freitas slips to the side#TD#
and Freitas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kota! #SU#
Freitas has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Freitas moves into the clinch.
Ibushi Kota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freitas jumps guard but Kota turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Freitas leaning against his opponent.
Freitas stalling in the clinch.
Freitas gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kota being controlled against the cage.
Kota looking to throw knees to the head but Freitas is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eder Freitas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Freitas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eder Freitas! |
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