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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 31: Last Ride
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Noguchi throws a right hand that Corrales ducks under and follows up with a left that Corrales also avoids with ease.
Corrales getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
It looks like Kei Noguchi has been cut.
Corrales jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noguchi feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Noguchi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Corrales being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noguchi prevents Corrales from getting back to his feet.
Noguchi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Corrales wants to get back to his feet but Noguchi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noguchi is pushing down on Corrales's leg trying to pass to half guard. Corrales is fighting to maintain full guard but Noguchi has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Corrales is trying to stand up here but Noguchi is controlling him well.
Noguchi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noguchi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Corrales wants to get back to his feet.
Corrales tries to kick Noguchi off in order to stand up. Noguchi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Corrales wants to get back to his feet.
Corrales trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Noguchi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Corrales taking a bit of punishment here - Noguchi scoring with strikes.
Corrales is looking to get back to his feet here but Noguchi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Corrales's back.
Corrales is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
Corrales avoids the strikes from Noguchi.
Corrales is trying to stand back up.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Noguchi. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Corrales is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES#
Noguchi has his opponent's back but Corrales is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Noguchi.
Corrales lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Corrales misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corrales lands with a straight right. Noguchi didn't see that one coming.
Noguchi slips a jab from Corrales.
Noguchi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Noguchi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Corrales backs up against the cage.
Corrales scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Corrales there.
Corrales drops Noguchi with a straight right hand, right on the button! Corrales follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nelson Corrales!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 28
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Scott blocks the body kick.
Sotiropoulos misses with a double jab.
Scott connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sotiropoulos momentarily.
Scott throws a big shot that misses.
Sotiropoulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sotiropoulos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sotiropoulos off to one side.
Sotiropoulos ducks right into an uppercut from Scott.
Sotiropoulos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Scott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotiropoulos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Sotiropoulos misses.
A quick step to the side and Scott tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sotiropoulos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sotiropoulos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Scott counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryn Sotiropoulos.
Sotiropoulos looks winded!
Scott lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Good exchange - Scott coming out on top.
Sotiropoulos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Scott definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sotiropoulos takes one to the side of the head.
Michael Scott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sotiropoulos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#
Sotiropoulos is rocked!
Sotiropoulos bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Scott comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Sotiropoulos falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Sotiropoulos was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Scott!
Our winner, Michael Scott, 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:
KAMIKAZE 19: Submission
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Corrales throws a hook but Noguchi avoids it easily.#KD#
Corrales drops Noguchi with a left and a right! Oh, Noguchi is hurt - Corrales dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC#
Noguchi is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kei Noguchi has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Corrales wants to stand but Noguchi is controlling his arm.
Noguchi regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corrales has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Noguchi works to full guard. #SU#
Corrales gets to his feet - Noguchi follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Noguchi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Noguchi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Corrales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Noguchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Corrales wants to get back to his feet.
Corrales tries to kick Noguchi off in order to stand up. Noguchi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
Noguchi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Corrales is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Noguchi yanks on the arm and Corrales is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Noguchi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kei Noguchi!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 18
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Opstad fails with a takedown attempt.
Opstad lands a jab.
Sotiropoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Opstad throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sotiropoulos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sotiropoulos throws a head kick that misses.
Sotiropoulos slips under a jab from Opstad.#TD2#
Opstad gets a takedown into half guard.
Sotiropoulos tries to kick Opstad off but Opstad keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Opstad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Opstad performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Opstad wants to free his trapped foot but Sotiropoulos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Opstad sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Opstad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Opstad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Opstad is thwarting Sotiropoulos's attempts to control the position.
Opstad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sotiropoulos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Opstad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Opstad chips away with some ground and pound.
Sotiropoulos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sotiropoulos is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Arvins Bootcamp that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T3#
Opstad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Opstad decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sotiropoulos scores with a head kick.
#TD2#
Opstad scores with a takedown into Sotiropoulos's guard.#ES#
Sotiropoulos manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Opstad misses with a looping right.
As Opstad backs away, Sotiropoulos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sotiropoulos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Opstad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leon Opstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Opstad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sotiropoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Opstad.
Opstad scores with a jab to the head.
Opstad throws a looping overhand right but Sotiropoulos ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Opstad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sotiropoulos is trying to defend but Opstad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sotiropoulos is breathing heavily.#T4#
Opstad is taking a breather. Sotiropoulos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Opstad has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sotiropoulos defend it? Opstad steps over the head and cranks it - Sotiropoulos is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Opstad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Opstad!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 14: Reborn
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Brooks goes for a double leg but Noguchi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Noguchi continues to drive forward.
Brooks fails with the takedown
and Noguchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
Noguchi tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Noguchi closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Brooks tightens his grip and picks Noguchi up, before dumping him to the ground. Noguchi manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Noguchi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Brooks is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Noguchi prevents the takedown attempt.
Noguchi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Noguchi breaks from the clinch.
Noguchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noguchi cracks Brooks with an open hand slap.#TD#
Brooks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Noguchi was covering up waiting for the punch and Brooks finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1##SUB2#
Noguchi looking for a triangle here. Brooks is fighting it but it looks tight! Noguchi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Brooks is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kei Noguchi!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 9
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Killa cracks Sotiropoulos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Killa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killa wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Killa closes the distance and clinches.
Killa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sotiropoulos looking for a takedown.
Killa scores with a shot to the side of Sotiropoulos's head.
Killa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killa pushes Sotiropoulos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killa lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Killa.
Killa lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killa lands a hook that snaps the head of Sotiropoulos backwards.
Killa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Killa lands a body punch.
Sotiropoulos is breathing heavily.
Killa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sotiropoulos backwards. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sotiropoulos.
Killa just leaning against Sotiropoulos, taking a breather.
Killa lands with a light punch inside.
Killa throws a punch but it's blocked by Sotiropoulos.
Killa lands an uppercut.
Sotiropoulos tries to break free but Killa pushes him back against the cage.
Killa lands with a light punch inside.
Killa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Killa on the inside.
Killa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sotiropoulos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Killa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sotiropoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killa pushes Sotiropoulos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sotiropoulos backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Killa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sotiropoulos backwards. #ROC2#
Sotiropoulos is rocked!
Killa taking a breather.
A short right from Killa.
Oh Sotiropoulos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Killa dips a shoulder and cracks Sotiropoulos with a mighty uppercut! Sotiropoulos falls back against the cage and Killa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sotiropoulos is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Killa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stone Cold Killa!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 9: Warriors
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Noguchi clinches with his opponent.
Noguchi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grena is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noguchi. #BC#
Grena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noguchi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grena is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grena throws a head kick that Noguchi semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Kei Noguchi has been cut.
Noguchi dives in for a single leg takedown but Grena sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grena fails to land the takedown.
Noguchi misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Noguchi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Noguchi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grena knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Noguchi on the ground.
Noguchi trying to control but Grena is working from the bottom. #T1#
Grena trying to control the position.
Noguchi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grena not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grena is really struggling to control Noguchi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Noguchi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Noguchi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grena swivels and escapes.
We've been hearing reports that Grena has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Umberto Grena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kei Noguchi.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Noguchi throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Grena counters with a single leg into guard. Noguchi didn't expect that.
Noguchi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grena.
Grena trying to control the position from guard on top but Noguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noguchi trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grena postures up in Noguchi's guard and throws a big left but Noguchi blocks it.
Grena wants to control from the top but Noguchi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Grena gets to his feet - Noguchi follows without any prompting.
Noguchi doesn't manage to clinch there - Grena circles away.
Grena is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Noguchi misses with a takedown
and Grena counters with a stiff right hand.
Noguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Noguchi.#CL#
Grena rushes Noguchi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grena is trying to drag Noguchi to the mat but Noguchi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Grena breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Noguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grena half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grena misses with a head kick.
Grena throws a nice head kick!
#T4#
Noguchi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grena connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grena pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Noguchi back to the cage. Grena follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grena leaves Noguchi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Noguchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Noguchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grena throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Grena dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kei Noguchi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Noguchi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grena but Grena pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Noguchi tries to keep at a distance but Grena has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Grena manages to pull guard.
Noguchi won't allow Grena to get back to his feet.
Grena wants to improve his position but instead Noguchi has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noguchi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Noguchi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Noguchi stops Grena from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Grena is not content to let Noguchi control the position.
Grena tries to kick Noguchi off but Noguchi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grena is trying to maintain the position but Noguchi is very close to passing his half guard.
Grena is trying to control but Noguchi passes into side control!
#SUB2#
Noguchi swings around for an armbar but Grena sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Noguchi's guard.
Grena lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Grena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noguchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grena wants to control from the top but Noguchi keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Noguchi is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Noguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Grena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noguchi prevents Grena from getting back to his feet.
Noguchi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Noguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Grena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grena is looking to sweep but instead, Noguchi has passed into half guard.
Grena tries to kick Noguchi off in order to stand up. Noguchi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Grena prevents Noguchi from improving position.
Noguchi taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Noguchi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4##SUB2#
Noguchi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grena wants to control but Noguchi postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grena is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kei Noguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kei Noguchi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Grena looks to score with a jab to the body but Noguchi is just out of range.
Noguchi shoots in for a takedown but Grena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kei Noguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grena is looking to clinch.
Grena misses with a takedown attempt - Noguchi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Noguchi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grena defends it well.#TD2#
Noguchi feints and as Grena raises his hands in defense, Noguchi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Noguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Grena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noguchi lands a couple of digs.
Noguchi trying to control but Grena is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Noguchi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grena manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Noguchi has Grena in his guard.#REVR#
Grena postures up.
Noguchi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grena's guard. #REVB#
Noguchi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grena works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noguchi stopping the sweep attempt from Grena.
Noguchi wants to control from the top but Grena keeps moving.
Noguchi content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Grena keeping moving, preventing Noguchi from controlling successfully.
Grena keeping full guard, as Noguchi tries to pass. #ES#
Grena has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Noguchi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Grena breaks from the clinch.
Grena misses with a wild body shot.
Grena is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noguchi can do to turn this around?
Grena falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Noguchi counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grena obliges.#BC#
Grena breaks the clinch.
Umberto Grena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noguchi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grena is fending him off so far but Noguchi persists. Nope, Grena circles away and we're back to standing.
Noguchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noguchi blocks a head kick by Grena.
#CL#
Grena clinches up with Noguchi and pushes him back against the cage.
Grena scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Grena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grena throws a series of punches but Noguchi avoids them all with ease.
Noguchi tries to counter with a clinch but Grena shakes him off and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Noguchi.
As Noguchi looks to move away, Grena throws a big counter combo but Noguchi just gets out of the way.
Umberto Grena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kei Noguchi.
Noguchi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grena counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Noguchi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grena counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Noguchi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Noguchi avoids the head kick by Grena.
A nice combination there by Grena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noguchi blocks a head kick by Grena.
#CL#
Grena fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noguchi, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Grena manages to break the clinch.
Noguchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Grena tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Grena gets a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Grena showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grena 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Grena!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 5: Chaos
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Noguchi goes for a double leg but Johns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johns continues to drive forward.
Johns is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Noguchi.
Good work by Noguchi as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Noguchi jumps guard and drags Johns to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johns trying to control the position from guard on top but Noguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johns showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Noguchi keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Johns looking to sit in guard and control but Noguchi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Noguchi throws a big elbow that misses.
Johns is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Noguchi is controlling him.
Johns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Noguchi passes into half guard.
Johns is doing well to control the position and prevent Noguchi from advancing to side control.
Johns is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Noguchi wants to free his trapped foot but Johns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
It looks like Noguchi is going to stand back up.
Johns tries to get to full guard but Noguchi has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Noguchi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Noguchi rushes Johns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johns is trying to pull guard but Noguchi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johns is trying to stall.
Johns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Noguchi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johns's efforts to push away.
Johns has had enough of the clinch but Noguchi keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johns is working for takedown but Noguchi is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Noguchi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Johns clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Johns manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Johns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Noguchi counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Johns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Noguchi walks away with a smile on his face. Johns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johns goes for a double leg but Noguchi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Noguchi continues to drive forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noguchi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johns tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Noguchi manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Johns shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kei Noguchi will probably get the nod.
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#
Noguchi scores with a kick to the body.
Johns tries to clinch there but Noguchi circles away.
Noguchi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Johns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noguchi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johns somewhat.
Noguchi dives in for a single leg takedown but Johns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johns is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Noguchi.
Johns closes the distance looking to clinch
and Noguchi counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Noguchi or perhaps it was just good defense by Johns, which made it look bad. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Noguchi, right into the meat.
Johns on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noguchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Noguchi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jimmy Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kei Noguchi.
Noguchi is breathing heavily.
Johns goes for a double leg but Noguchi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Noguchi continues to drive forward.#TD#
Johns drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Noguchi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Johns biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T2##SUB#
Johns is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Johns is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Noguchi is defending well though. Johns let's go of the attempt for now.
Noguchi trying to get back to his feet but Johns is in full control for now. #T3##SUB#
Noguchi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johns.
Noguchi is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Johns is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Noguchi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Noguchi for a finish.
Noguchi tries to break free.
#SUB#
Johns working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Noguchi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Johns gets his way!
#SUB#
Johns is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Noguchi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Noguchi for a finish.
Noguchi tries to escape but Johns has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noguchi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmy Johns will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johns darts in looking for a takedown but Noguchi gets double underhooks and turns Johns into the cage.
Noguchi misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Johns decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Noguchi's guard.
Noguchi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johns slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns stopping the sweep attempt from Noguchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noguchi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johns is controlling him.
Noguchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Noguchi is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Johns striking off his back but it's not causing Noguchi any problems.
Johns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johns trying to keep a closed guard but Noguchi is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Johns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jimmy Johns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Noguchi content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johns wants to clinch.
Noguchi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johns defends it well.#CL2#
Noguchi closes the distance and clinches.
Johns is trying to break the clinch but Noguchi has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Noguchi breaks the clinch.
Johns misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3##CL2#
Noguchi moves into range and clinches up with Johns.#TD2#
Noguchi jumps guard.
Johns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noguchi is trying to keep Johns in close.
Johns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Noguchi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noguchi is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Noguchi keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
Johns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Noguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noguchi throws a sloppy head kick and Johns moves out of range easily.
Johns went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Noguchi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johns.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Johns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noguchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johns circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kei Noguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noguchi 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kei Noguchi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Sotiropoulos throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarado moves out of range easily.
It looked like Alvarado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sotiropoulos.#CL2#
Sotiropoulos drives through and clinches with Alvarado against the cage.
#BC2#
Sotiropoulos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Sotiropoulos closes the distance and pushes Alvarado back into the cage.
Alvarado is trying to push Sotiropoulos away but Sotiropoulos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alvarado wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alvarado wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Alvarado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Sotiropoulos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarado sprawls well initially but Sotiropoulos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alvarado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alvarado taking some punishment here, with Sotiropoulos in his half guard.
Alvarado tries to kick Sotiropoulos off but Sotiropoulos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU2#
Sotiropoulos gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Sotiropoulos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarado tries to escape but Sotiropoulos is in control. #T1#
Alvarado wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SU2#
Sotiropoulos decides to stand back up. Sotiropoulos steps back and let's Alvarado get back to his feet.
Alvarado really is a fat lump.#CL#
Sotiropoulos tries to keep at a distance but Alvarado has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alvarado wants to get back to striking at distance but Sotiropoulos won't allow it.
Alvarado is trying to break the clinch but Sotiropoulos is controlling him.#TD2#
Sotiropoulos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Alvarado is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sotiropoulos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sotiropoulos throwing strikes from guard but Alvarado blocks nicely.
Alvarado is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alvarado looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarado, not yet. #T2##ES#
Alvarado pushes Sotiropoulos off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Sotiropoulos drives through and clinches with Alvarado against the cage.
Alvarado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Alvarado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Sotiropoulos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alvarado is trying to defend but Sotiropoulos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!#SUB2#
Sotiropoulos is looking for a kimura but Alvarado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sotiropoulos to get the leverage.
Alvarado wants to get back to his feet.
Sotiropoulos throwing shots but Alvarado is blocking nicely.
Sotiropoulos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Alvarado wants to control but Sotiropoulos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sotiropoulos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sotiropoulos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarado keeps working.
Sotiropoulos looks winded!
Alvarado is pressing down on Sotiropoulos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alvarado 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.
Alvarado wants to stand and escape but Sotiropoulos is having none of it.
Sotiropoulos trying to control but Alvarado is working from the bottom.
Alvarado pulls Sotiropoulos in to control the position.
Alvarado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alvarado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Alvarado moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Alvarado manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sotiropoulos told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sotiropoulos is looking to stand up but Alvarado won't let him.
Alvarado controlling the position.
Alvarado keeping full guard, as Sotiropoulos tries to pass.
Alvarado managing to control the position.
Sotiropoulos is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarado has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryn Sotiropoulos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sotiropoulos looks to land a combination but Alvarado avoids it well.
Alvarado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sotiropoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Sotiropoulos instigates a clinch.
Alvarado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Alvarado has Sotiropoulos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alvarado pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sotiropoulos tumbling to the mat - Alvarado dives into Sotiropoulos's guard.
Alvarado throwing strikes but missing.
Alvarado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sotiropoulos pulls Alvarado in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarado from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sotiropoulos working a defensive guard here.
Bryn Sotiropoulos has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Alvarado sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alvarado makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alvarado stands up over Sotiropoulos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sotiropoulos wants to stand up but Alvarado is controlling him.
Sotiropoulos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarado. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sotiropoulos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alvarado controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sotiropoulos misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Alvarado.
Sotiropoulos throws a head kick that Alvarado semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Andrea Alvarado has been cut.#TD2#
Sotiropoulos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sotiropoulos is breathing heavily.#ES#
Alvarado uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sotiropoulos throws a sloppy head kick
and Alvarado counters with a one-two to the body.
Sotiropoulos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sotiropoulos throws a lazy head kick
and Alvarado counters with a three punch combo that has Sotiropoulos backing up. Sotiropoulos nods at Alvarado to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Sotiropoulos darts in and clinches Alvarado up against the cage.
Alvarado has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sotiropoulos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alvarado taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Alvarado working Sotiropoulos over with knees to the body.#BC#
Alvarado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sotiropoulos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alvarado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Alvarado clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Alvarado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Alvarado gets a clinch. #BC#
Alvarado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarado avoids the head kick by Sotiropoulos.
#CL#
Alvarado rushes Sotiropoulos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Alvarado pulls guard successfully.
Alvarado is pulling down on Sotiropoulos's head. It's preventing any offense from Sotiropoulos, at least for the moment.#T4#
Alvarado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sotiropoulos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alvarado wants to sweep here but Sotiropoulos controlling him for the moment.
Alvarado is striking but Sotiropoulos is not phased and passes to half guard.
Alvarado moves into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sotiropoulos postures up in Alvarado's guard and throws a big left but Alvarado blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrea Alvarado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrea Alvarado's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Sotiropoulos has closed the distance and engaged Alvarado in a clinch.
Alvarado can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Alvarado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Alvarado has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alvarado slowing the pace effectively.
Alvarado has Sotiropoulos pushed against the cage.#BC#
Alvarado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sotiropoulos throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarado tried to counter with a leg kick but Sotiropoulos avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotiropoulos throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarado moves out of range easily.
Alvarado is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Sotiropoulos clinches up with Alvarado and pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sotiropoulos has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Alvarado lands a takedown into guard.
#T1#
Sotiropoulos being controlled here, momentarily.
Sotiropoulos controls Alvarado momentarily but Alvarado frees himself.
Alvarado lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Sotiropoulos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvarado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvarado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sotiropoulos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvarado keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sotiropoulos's head.
Sotiropoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarado is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Alvarado gets to his feet. Sotiropoulos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Sotiropoulos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvarado is trying to break the clinch but Sotiropoulos has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarado is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sotiropoulos to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Sotiropoulos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sotiropoulos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alvarado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alvarado showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sotiropoulos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Alvarado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alvarado lands a couple of elbows.
Sotiropoulos looking to control.
Sotiropoulos 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alvarado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sotiropoulos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alvarado counters with a three punch combo that has Sotiropoulos backing up. Sotiropoulos nods at Alvarado to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Alvarado manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sotiropoulos on his heels. He'll look to pass Sotiropoulos's guard now, I'm sure.
Alvarado chips away with some ground and pound.
Alvarado slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sotiropoulos has a closed guard, preventing Alvarado from standing up. #T4#
Alvarado is in close to Sotiropoulos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sotiropoulos is trying to control the position but Alvarado postures up.
Sotiropoulos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alvarado controls the pace.
Alvarado is working Sotiropoulos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alvarado content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrea Alvarado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvarado 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrea Alvarado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Foley moves into the clinch.
Foley struggles to land a body shot inside as Sotiropoulos controls his hands.
Sotiropoulos has Foley pressed against the cage, preventing Foley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Foley tries to land knees in the clinch but Sotiropoulos avoids the damage to the body.
Foley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sotiropoulos smiles and moves away.
Sotiropoulos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Foley is looking to counter the offense by Sotiropoulos and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Sotiropoulos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Foley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sotiropoulos.
Foley has his hands clasped together around Sotiropoulos's back. He's all about the action.
Foley continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotiropoulos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Kim Foley has been cut.#T1#
Sotiropoulos thows a huge punch but Foley dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sotiropoulos is thwarting Foley's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sotiropoulos wants to get back to his feet.
Foley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sotiropoulos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Foley is pressing down on Sotiropoulos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Foley has control of Sotiropoulos's left arm, preventing Sotiropoulos from doing any damage.
Sotiropoulos throws a big elbow that misses.
Foley controlling Sotiropoulos's posture.
Foley wants to stand and escape but Sotiropoulos is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sotiropoulos trying to control but Foley is working from the bottom.
Sotiropoulos wanted to stand there but Foley had control of the position.
Foley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Foley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sotiropoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sotiropoulos throws a head kick that misses.
Sotiropoulos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sotiropoulos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sotiropoulos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sotiropoulos looks winded!#T3##TD#
Foley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sotiropoulos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sotiropoulos trying to keep a closed guard but Foley is proving a slippery customer.
Sotiropoulos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foley with a nice head shot there.
Foley lands a couple of elbows.
Foley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Foley cracks Sotiropoulos with a solid left hand.
Foley throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Foley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sotiropoulos has momentary wrist control but Foley slips an elbow through the middle.
Foley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sotiropoulos's head.
Foley cracks Sotiropoulos with a solid left hand.
Foley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Foley stands up over Sotiropoulos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Foley works over Sotiropoulos with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sotiropoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foley is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kim Foley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kim Foley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sotiropoulos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Foley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sotiropoulos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Foley.
Sotiropoulos tries to close the distance and clinch but Foley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Sotiropoulos tries to get set, Foley tries to push him back and clinch up but Sotiropoulos manages to avoid the attempt.
Sotiropoulos tries to clinch there but Foley circles away.
Kim Foley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Foley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Foley is looking to stand back up but Sotiropoulos counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Foley. #REVR#
Foley wants to control but Sotiropoulos is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sotiropoulos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Sotiropoulos is trying to control. Foley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sotiropoulos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Sotiropoulos is working for a kimura but Foley is defending it quite comfortably.
Sotiropoulos is breathing heavily.
Sotiropoulos working the head and body with strikes.
Foley controlling the position for now.
Foley'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.#SUB2#
Sotiropoulos 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.
Kim Foley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foley is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Foley tries to roll over but Sotiropoulos keeps him under control.#ES#
Foley has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sotiropoulos is on him like a limpet, forcing Foley back against the cage.
Foley is trying to pull guard but Sotiropoulos has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Foley breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sotiropoulos.
Foley is trying to get back to his feet.
Sotiropoulos wants to stand but Foley is controlling his arm.
Sotiropoulos trying to control the position but Foley is working away. #T3#
Foley is holding Sotiropoulos down, trying to stall.
Sotiropoulos working away.
Sotiropoulos lands some shots froms side control.
Foley is looking to reverse the position.
Foley is trying to control Sotiropoulos's posture but Sotiropoulos avoids it.
Sotiropoulos is putting a hurting on Foley here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sotiropoulos has control of an arm but Foley manages to advance to Sotiropoulos's back!#SUB#
Sotiropoulos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
Sotiropoulos is in bad spot here.
Sotiropoulos just trying to survive but Foley is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sotiropoulos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Foley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Foley looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sotiropoulos breaks Foley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sotiropoulos chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryn Sotiropoulos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kim Foley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sotiropoulos looks for the body kick but Foley saw that one coming.
Foley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Sotiropoulos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Foley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sotiropoulos is in Foley's guard.
Sotiropoulos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Foley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Foley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sotiropoulos being controlled here momentarily.
Sotiropoulos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotiropoulos looking to pass the guard.
Sotiropoulos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Foley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Foley wants to stand up but Sotiropoulos is controlling him.
Foley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Foley scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Sotiropoulos wants to control from the top but Foley keeps moving.
Foley is pulling down on Sotiropoulos's head. It's preventing any offense from Sotiropoulos, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sotiropoulos tries to clinch but Foley moves out of range.
Sotiropoulos throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Foley has managed to clinch.
Foley tries to pull guard but Sotiropoulos won't allow it.
Sotiropoulos wants to break free but Foley has control.
Foley has Sotiropoulos pressed against the cage.
#T2#
Foley jumps guard but Sotiropoulos stands there with Foley around his waist. Foley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Foley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sotiropoulos to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Foley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foley is trying to push Sotiropoulos away but Sotiropoulos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Sotiropoulos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sotiropoulos throws a combination. Foley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#
Foley is rocked!#TD2#
Sotiropoulos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Foley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oh Foley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foley can't do much from the bottom here.
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Foley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sotiropoulos connects with a decent elbow.
Sotiropoulos lands a strong strike to the head of Foley. That's dazed him! Sotiropoulos looking to finish here. Foley is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Sotiropoulos lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryn Sotiropoulos!
A victorious Bryn Sotiropoulos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
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Date: Mar 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Rivers moves forwards but Sotiropoulos connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Sotiropoulos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rivers sprawls well initially but Sotiropoulos persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Rivers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sotiropoulos pulls his head out easily.
Sotiropoulos working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Rivers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sotiropoulos pulls his head out easily.
Rivers wants to improve his position but Sotiropoulos is controlling well.
Rivers is looking to get back to full guard here but Sotiropoulos has managed to pass to side control instead.
Rivers is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotiropoulos controls the position. #SUB2#
Sotiropoulos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rivers, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Sotiropoulos crashes against the mat.
Sotiropoulos landing strikes. #ROC2#
Rivers is rocked!#T1#
Rivers is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Rivers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivers is working hard here to advance position.
Rivers takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sotiropoulos scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Rivers is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Sotiropoulos can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryn Sotiropoulos!
An out of breath Bryn Sotiropoulos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
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Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Sotiropoulos thumps Yachvili with a low kick.
Yachvili looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sotiropoulos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Dmitri Yachvili has been cut.#CL#
Sotiropoulos pushes Yachvili up against the cage in a clinch.
Yachvili is trying to drag Sotiropoulos to the mat but Sotiropoulos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sotiropoulos stops a takedown attempt from Yachvili.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotiropoulos looking for a takedown. #TD#
Sotiropoulos jumps into guard, dragging Yachvili to the mat.
#T1#
Yachvili throws a big right hand that misses.
Sotiropoulos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yachvili throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Sotiropoulos is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Yachvili has his hands clasped together but Sotiropoulos extends and breaks Yachvili's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sotiropoulos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryn Sotiropoulos!
After winning the bout, Bryn Sotiropoulos 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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