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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Mowrey moves into the clinch.
Mowrey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stewart prevents it.
#BC2#
Mowrey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stewart slaps away a takedown attempt from Mowrey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mowrey looks for a takedown but Stewart sprawls well.
Tony Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Mowrey.
Mowrey doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Stewart counters with a head kick that drops Mowrey to the mat! Mowrey scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#CL2#
Mowrey takes the fight into the clinch.
Stewart is working for takedown but Mowrey is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Mowrey pulls guard successfully.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Mowrey keeps moving.
Stewart preventing the sweep. #T1#
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
Stewart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mowrey holds on and takes a little breather.
Mowrey wants to hit a sweep here but Stewart passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mowrey there!
Stewart prevents Mowrey from getting the reversal.
Stewart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mowrey is looking to escape.
Stewart is trying to control here but Mowrey has managed to regain half guard.
#T2#
Stewart is looking to stall here but Mowrey recovers full guard.
Stewart prevents Mowrey from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Mowrey is looking for a triangle but Stewart pushes his legs off easily.
Mowrey trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Stewart has gone for a leg lock! Mowrey slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stewart's guard.#REVB##T3#
Stewart controls Mowrey momentarily but Mowrey frees himself. #SUB#
Stewart throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mowrey escapes and throws Stewart's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stewart tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Mowrey decides to stand back up. Mowrey steps back and let's Stewart get back to his feet.
Stewart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Mowrey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mowrey. #T4##TD2#
Mowrey successfully pulls guard.
Stewart is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mowrey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stewart 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.
Stewart is looking to stand back up but Mowrey counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stewart.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Mowrey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stewart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stewart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mowrey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stewart somewhat.
Mowrey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stewart counters with a three punch combo that has Mowrey backing up. Mowrey nods at Stewart to acknowledge the strikes.
Stewart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mowrey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stewart counters with a three punch combo that has Mowrey backing up. Mowrey nods at Stewart to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Stewart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stewart stopping the sweep attempt from Mowrey.
Mowrey keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Stewart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Mowrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart stands and throws Mowrey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mowrey is looking to regain half guard here but Stewart keeps moving and retains side control.
Stewart is looking to take a break and control but Mowrey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
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.
Stewart tries to move to mount but Mowrey blocks the move with his legs.
Mowrey is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Mowrey is looking to reverse the position.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mowrey keeps working.
Mowrey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stewart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Stewart wants to stand but Mowrey has his arm trapped. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stewart has a takedown stuffed.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Mowrey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart throws a leg kick which misses Mowrey's front leg but catches the back leg as Mowrey tries to avoid it.
Mowrey should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sloppy strikes from Mowrey. Those never looked like landing.
Mowrey shoots for a takedown but Stewart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mowrey is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Mowrey.
Stewart tries to clinch up but Mowrey circles away and keeps his distance.
Mowrey shoots in but no luck this time.
Tony Stewart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mowrey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mowrey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stewart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mowrey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Stewart gets a double leg takedown into Mowrey's guard.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Mowrey keeps moving.
Stewart won't allow Mowrey to get back to his feet.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Mowrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart wants to stand but Mowrey has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mowrey keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stewart dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Mowrey gets caught napping as Stewart dives in and scores a takedown. Mowrey manages to retain guard.
Mowrey manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Stewart misses with a low kick.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mowrey as he jumps to the side.
Stewart has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Mowrey moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mowrey manages to pull guard.
Mowrey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mowrey can't keep his opponent in guard - Stewart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Mowrey is looking for a sweep. Stewart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mowrey keeps working.
Stewart tries to pass to full mount but Mowrey defends it.
Mowrey wants to get back to full guard.
Mowrey has hold of Stewart's hands but Stewart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mowrey wants to get back to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mowrey has eaten all the pies!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stewart is looking to stall here but Mowrey recovers full guard.
Stewart tries to free his leg and advance position but Mowrey is retaining full guard.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Mowrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mowrey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stewart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mowrey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Mowrey keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Stewart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mowrey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stewart defends it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stewart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mowrey fails to land the takedown.
Stewart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mowrey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stewart tries to counter with a takedown but Mowrey is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Mowrey moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stewart's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Stewart throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Mowrey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stewart misses with a head kick.
Mowrey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mowrey wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mowrey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stewart counters with a series of strikes. Mowrey will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Stewart drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stewart is standing up over Mowrey. Mowrey looks to escape but Stewart dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVB#
Mowrey is not content to let Stewart control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tony Stewart.
I think Stewart 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tony Stewart! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Timmay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knutsson defends it nicely.
Timmay shoots for a double leg takedown but Knutsson sprawls well. He's pushed Timmay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Knutsson gets a double leg takedown into Timmay's guard.#SUB2#
Timmay has his foot on Knutsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knutsson works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knutsson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Timmay's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knutsson throwing strikes from guard but Timmay blocks nicely.
Knutsson preventing the sweep. #T1#
Knutsson 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.
Timmay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Timmay can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knutsson controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Timmay avoids the body shot from Knutsson.
Knutsson tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Timmay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Timmay wants to clinch.
Knutsson wants to clinch.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice takedown defense from Knutsson. No joy for Timmay on that attempt.
Sigurd Knutsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Libila Timmay.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Timmay.
Timmay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knutsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Timmay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knutsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Knutsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Timmay to the mat! Timmay manages to get full guard.
Timmay throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Knutsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knutsson stays in close to Timmay's body and controls the position.
Knutsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knutsson trying to control but Timmay is working from the bottom. #T3#
Knutsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Timmay keeping full guard, as Knutsson tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Knutsson is pushing down on Timmay's leg trying to pass to half guard. Timmay is fighting to maintain full guard but Knutsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Knutsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Knutsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Timmay sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knutsson wants to control but Timmay is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Knutsson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Timmay could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Knutsson has cracked it and Timmay is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Knutsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sigurd Knutsson!
A relieved looking Sigurd Knutsson 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: Aug 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Kaji defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turner.
Kaji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner tries to clinch up but Kaji circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaji throws a right hand that misses
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Kaji shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaji throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner staying out of range there.
Turner tries to clinch there but Kaji circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaji misses the target.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kaji misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaji moves out of range of the body kick.
Kaji doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaji defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turner.
Garuda Kaji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmay Turner.
Turner shoots and misses
enabling Kaji to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Turner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaji defends it nicely.
Kaji throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Kaji throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Kaji looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner looks winded!
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaji misses with a looping left.
Turner moves out of range as Kaji strikes.
Kaji misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kaji.
Kaji changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaji throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Kaji's head coaches at DIAMOND UNBREAKABLE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A right-left combo lands from Kaji. #CUT#It looks like Jimmay Turner has been cut.
Kaji is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Kaji missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner moves away from the strike by Kaji.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garuda Kaji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaji looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Kaji looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Kaji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaji is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Turner's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turner.
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kaji misses with a hook.
Kaji is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Kaji throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaji.
Kaji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Kaji misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Kaji throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Kaji misses with a straight right.
Kaji throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaji.
A jab from Kaji misses.
Kaji thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaji is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Kaji swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner shoots in but Kaji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kaji fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaji misses with a straight left.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaji throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Kaji there.#TD#
Kaji scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4#
Kaji controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Kaji decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Turner slips a straight right by Kaji.
Kaji takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garuda Kaji dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmay Turner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kaji throws a good cross that connects.
Garuda Kaji is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaji defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turner.
Kaji swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turner slips a straight right by Kaji.
Sloppy strikes from Kaji. Those never looked like landing.
Turner moves out of range as Kaji strikes.
Turner thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kaji. No joy for Turner on that attempt.
A big right from Kaji misses.
Turner shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaji sprawls well. He's pushed Turner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garuda Kaji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmay Turner.
Turner slips under a jab from Kaji.
Turner steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Kaji misses its intended target.
Kaji cracks Turner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaji shoots in for a double leg but Turner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaji stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaji wants it to stay on the feet.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Kaji throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Kaji displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turner. #T1#
Kaji misses with a few strikes there.
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaji finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
Nice body punch from Kaji.
Kaji pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Kaji thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Kaji misses.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaji misses the jab.
Kaji throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner blocks a jab.
Kaji takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Kaji cracks Turner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turner shoots in for a double leg but Kaji sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Kaji throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaji throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaji lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Kaji misses with a few strikes there.
Kaji stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaji keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaji scores with a punch to the head.
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turner moves away from the strike by Kaji.
Kaji swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaji.
Jab by Kaji.
Kaji loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.#T3#
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaji throws out the jab.
Kaji throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
A jab from Kaji misses.
Turner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kaji.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Kaji.
Kaji throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaji misses with a straight right.
Kaji misses with a straight left.
Turner wants to counter the offense by Kaji and move into the clinch position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaji is defended easily by Turner.
Kaji looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Kaji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Kaji dives in for a single leg takedown but Turner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaji. #T4#
Kaji throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kaji makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaji trying to land knees to the body.
Turner takes a shot to the head.
Turner tries to pull guard but Kaji won't allow it.
Kaji lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Kaji lands a body shot.
Kaji lands with a right to the head.
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!
Kaji lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaji scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaji lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Kaji misses with a knee to the head.
Kaji throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaji.
A right hand to the body from Kaji.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garuda Kaji dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmay Turner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kaji's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaji obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kaji misses with a shot to the body
and Turner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaji throws out the jab.
Jimmay Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaji has time to react.
Kaji misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaji.
Turner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaji.
Kaji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kaji sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turner somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaji pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaji just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaji dives in and grabs Turner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes down on Kaji's head and hops out.#T1#
Kaji misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaji. That snapped Turner's head back.
Turner wants to clinch.
Kaji misses with an uppercut.
Kaji scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kaji swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Kaji missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kaji scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turner is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kaji is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Turner.#T2##TD#
Kaji shoots in and gets a takedown into Turner's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaji looking to pass the guard.
Kaji showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Turner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Kaji looking to pass the guard.
Turner has a closed guard, preventing Kaji from standing up.
Kaji tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A left and a right from Kaji both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Kaji throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Kaji throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner darts in trying to clinch
and Kaji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaji looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaji as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Kaji - just one landing.
Kaji swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaji throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaji circles away.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jimmay Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaji throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Kaji drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaji is standing up over Turner. Turner looks to escape but Kaji dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmay Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kaji 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garuda Kaji!
During a confident post fight interview, Garuda Kaji thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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