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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Jab by Ridley.
Ridley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haraguchi backs up against the cage.
Haraguchi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haraguchi blocks a jab.
Ridley catches Haraguchi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haraguchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Haraguchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haraguchi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ridley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haraguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ridley throws out the jab. #TD2#
Haraguchi looking to score a takedown here. Ridley is defending well but Haraguchi drives through and ends up in Ridley's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Ridley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ridley keeping moving, preventing Haraguchi from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Haraguchi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ridley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Haraguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ridley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haraguchi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ridley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ridley tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Ridley is looking for a triangle but Haraguchi pushes his legs off easily.
Haraguchi passes into half guard. #SUB#
Ridley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Haraguchi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Ridley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ridley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haraguchi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ridley!
Haraguchi prevents Ridley from getting the reversal.#T3#
Ridley is squirming around, avoiding Haraguchi's attempts to control the action.
Ridley working to try and regain half guard.
Ridley tries to hold on but Haraguchi postures up.
Haraguchi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ridley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Haraguchi raining down shots from the mount!
Ridley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Ridley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haraguchi is keen to just control but Ridley is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Haraguchi wants to work for an arm triangle but Ridley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Haraguchi wants to control but Ridley is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ridley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Haraguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ridley wants to sweep here but Haraguchi controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Haraguchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luke Ridley will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Haraguchi throws a nice looking combination but Ridley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haraguchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ridley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haraguchi.
Haraguchi misses with a takedown attempt - Ridley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haraguchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haraguchi shoots and misses
and Ridley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haraguchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ridley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ridley duly obliges.
Ridley keeps the fight on the outside.
Ridley looks to land a combination but Haraguchi avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Ridley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ridley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridley lands an overhand right.
Ridley lands a jab to the head.
Ridley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Haraguchi walks into a left hand.
Ridley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haraguchi's head backwards.
Luke Ridley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haraguchi throws a right hand that Ridley ducks under and follows up with a left that Ridley also avoids with ease.
Ridley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luke Ridley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Haraguchi.
Haraguchi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ridley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haraguchi somewhat.
Ridley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haraguchi can do to turn this around?
Haraguchi is breathing heavily.
Ridley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridley scores with a punch to the head.
Ridley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridley scores with a nice strike.
Ridley lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Haraguchi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ridley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luke Ridley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridley scores with the left hand. Haraguchi knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haraguchi's hands.
Ridley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ridley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ridley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ridley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ridley scores with the left hand. Haraguchi knows he should have avoided that one.
Ridley misses with a hook
enabling Haraguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Ridley misses. #TD2#
Haraguchi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ridley is trying to defend but Haraguchi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shin Haraguchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ridley wants to control but Haraguchi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Ridley trying to get back to full guard but Haraguchi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ridley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ridley taking shots to the head.
Ridley swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Haraguchi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ridley wants to hold on but Haraguchi pushes him away.
Haraguchi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Haraguchi landing punches.
Ridley is desperately trying to improve his position but Haraguchi has a good base and remains in mount.
Haraguchi looking to control but Ridley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ridley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Haraguchi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Haraguchi throwing strikes here but Ridley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Haraguchi looking to control but Ridley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ridley gets back to half guard.
Haraguchi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ridley controlling the position for now.
Ridley is looking for a sweep. Haraguchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Haraguchi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Ridley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ridley lands a nice hook to Haraguchi's body. Haraguchi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Ridley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haraguchi doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Haraguchi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ridley was covering up waiting for the punch and Haraguchi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ridley controls Haraguchi momentarily but Haraguchi frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley seems keen to control Haraguchi's posture.#SUB#
Ridley has his foot on Haraguchi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haraguchi works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Haraguchi being controlled here momentarily.
Haraguchi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ridley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haraguchi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ridley is tightening it up a little... Haraguchi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Haraguchi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Haraguchi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ridley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luke Ridley!
Our winner, Luke Ridley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Haraguchi rushes Knight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knight drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haraguchi stalling the fight.
Knight tries to score a body lock takedown but Haraguchi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shin Haraguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Knight.
Haraguchi lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Haraguchi has Knight pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Haraguchi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Knight tumbling to the mat - Haraguchi dives into Knight's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight wants to sweep here but Haraguchi controlling him for the moment.
Knight is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Haraguchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
Haraguchi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knight is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Haraguchi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Knight landing some decent shots from guard.
Haraguchi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knight on the ground.
Knight won't allow Haraguchi to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Haraguchi working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily.
Knight wants to control from the top but Haraguchi keeps moving. #ES#
Haraguchi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2##TD2#
Knight is trying to trip Haraguchi. He has hold of a leg but Haraguchi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Knight persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Knight seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knight lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knight chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Haraguchi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knight is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Knight working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight lands a couple of elbows.
Knight with a nice head shot there.
Haraguchi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haraguchi tries to get out of the position.
Haraguchi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knight wants to control from the top but Haraguchi keeps moving.
Knight is stalling in the full guard.
Haraguchi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Knight landing some decent shots from guard.
Haraguchi wants to get back to his feet but Knight is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Knight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knight passes Haraguchi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knight connects with a nice short shot to Haraguchi's temple.
Haraguchi is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haraguchi keeps working.
Knight looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Haraguchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knight scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Knight controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight prevents Haraguchi from standing back up.
Haraguchi is trying to get back to full guard.
Knight content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xavier Knight will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Haraguchi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haraguchi showed some decent athleticism there.
Knight is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haraguchi is working away from the top position though.
Knight regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight managing to control the position.
Knight's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Haraguchi wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knight is controlling Haraguchi's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.
Haraguchi stuffs the takedown attempt from Knight. Knight gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Haraguchi closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Haraguchi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Knight regains guard immediately. #T2#
Knight pulls Haraguchi in close to his closed guard and prevents Haraguchi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knight 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.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Haraguchi from controlling successfully.
Haraguchi preventing the sweep.
Haraguchi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knight is proving hard to escape from.
Haraguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Knight has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knight shoots in and drives through. Haraguchi sprawls well.
Shin Haraguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Knight.#TD#
Haraguchi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Knight to the ground. Haraguchi is now in Knight's guard.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haraguchi wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Haraguchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?
Knight looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Haraguchi from controlling successfully. #T4#
Knight managing to control the position.
Knight 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.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Haraguchi from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Haraguchi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Knight lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Haraguchi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Haraguchi drives through with a takedown into Knight's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck.
Haraguchi trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Haraguchi has gone for a leg lock! Knight slips out almost immediately though and dives into Haraguchi's guard.#REVB#
Knight is in close to Haraguchi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knight distracts Haraguchi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight trying to control but Haraguchi is working from the bottom.
Knight chips away with some ground and pound.
Knight cracks Haraguchi with a solid left hand.
Haraguchi trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Haraguchi wants to sweep but no luck.
Knight trying to control but Haraguchi is working from the bottom.
Knight advances position into side control!
Knight in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Knight trying to control the action but Haraguchi is working from the bottom.
Knight is chipping away with strikes.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haraguchi wants to get back to his feet but Knight drags him back down.
Haraguchi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Knight creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Haraguchi is trying to get back to half guard.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Haraguchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight controls the position from side control.
Knight works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Knight laying and praying for a moment but Haraguchi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Knight tries to pass the half guard into mount. Haraguchi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Haraguchi has hold of Knight's hands but Knight slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Knight scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Haraguchi is looking to improve his position.
Knight is pressing down on Haraguchi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haraguchi is holding on for now.
Haraguchi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haraguchi.
Knight content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Knight slips nicely into half guard.
Knight slips a nice elbow through Haraguchi's hands, connecting with Haraguchi's forehead.
Knight slows the pace down in half guard.
Knight lands with a punch from half guard.
Haraguchi is trying to get back to full guard.
Knight wants to control but Haraguchi is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knight not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knight has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Xavier Knight! |
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