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Event:
OFC 271: Tokyo Drift
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Archer loads up on a big right hand but Nanahara slips the punch.
Nanahara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Archer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Archer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nanahara.
Nanahara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nanahara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Archer.
Nanahara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nanahara moves away from the strike by Archer.
It looked like Nanahara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nanahara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nanahara misses with a double jab
and Archer counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nanahara lands a nice shot that snaps Archer's head back.
Archer throws a body punch but Nanahara moves out of range. #T1#
Nanahara throws an overhand right that lands on Archer's shoulder, as Archer tries to avoid the shot.
Archer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Archer shoots in and drives through. Nanahara sprawls well.
Nanahara just misses with a punch to the body.
Nanahara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nanahara checks a leg kick.
Archer throws a leg kick but Nanahara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Archer loads up on a big right hand but Nanahara slips the punch.
Nanahara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Archer just manages to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Archer.
Nanahara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nanahara jabs Archer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nanahara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Archer.
Nanahara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Archer misses
and Nanahara counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Nanahara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Archer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nanahara scrambles back to his feet.
Nanahara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Archer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Nanahara misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Archer.
Nanahara motions for Archer to come forward. Nanahara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nanahara misses with a looping right.
Nanahara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nanahara thumps Archer with a low kick.
Archer with a poor takedown
and Nanahara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nanahara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
Nanahara throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Nanahara tries a head kick but it misses.
Nanahara lands a nice hook to Archer's body. Archer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nanahara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Archer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nanahara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nanahara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archer fails with a takedown attempt.
Shuya Nanahara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Archer.
Nanahara connects with a body shot.#T4#
Nanahara lands a two punch combo.
Nanahara fakes the leg kick and cracks Archer in the body.
Nanahara moves out of range of the leg kick from Archer.
Aaron Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nanahara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Archer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nanahara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Archer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nanahara throws a body shot but no joy.
Nanahara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nanahara scores with a nice strike.
Archer is still on wobbly legs! Can Nanahara finish him?
Nanahara cracks Archer on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Archer falls backwards against the cage. Nanahara follows up with more strikes that drop Archer to his knees. Nanahara keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Archer! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shuya Nanahara!
Post fight, an emotional Shuya Nanahara said 'There comes a time in every fighter's career where they must know when to walk away. That time for me is now. Thank you to all the fans and to the OFC for letting me end things in Tokyo. I will never forget this fight game or any of you!'.
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Event:
OFC 263: Quarantine
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Garrison throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nanahara's head.
Garrison walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Greg Garrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Nanahara.
Garrison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nanahara throws a big shot that misses.
Garrison tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nanahara counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Garrison lands.
Nanahara loads up on a big right hand but Garrison slips the punch.
Nanahara looks to land a combination. Garrison sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nanahara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nanahara cracks a nice hook into Garrison's ribs.
Garrison seems to be stalking Nanahara here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Nanahara drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Greg Garrison!
After winning the bout, Greg Garrison 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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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXIII
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Young.
Jab, jab by Young - just one landing.
Young throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nanahara slips a straight right by Young.
Nanahara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nanahara misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nanahara.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Nanahara's shoulder, as Nanahara tries to avoid the shot.
Young lands a nice hook to Nanahara's body. Nanahara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nanahara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
Nanahara throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nanahara has time to react.
An inside leg kick from Nanahara misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Young darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Nanahara misses.
Young scores with a jab.
Young cracks Nanahara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nanahara misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Nanahara 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nanahara.
Nanahara misses with a leg kick
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
Ernst Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nanahara. That did some damage!
Nanahara thows a leg kick but Young checks it
and Nanahara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young misses with a looping right.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nanahara.
Nanahara loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
Nanahara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Young finds it's way through Nanahara's defenses.
A left lands for Young.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nanahara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Young.
Decent striking displayed by Young there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young swings for the body but Nanahara moves out of range.
Nanahara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Nanahara's shoulder, as Nanahara tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Young clobbers Nanahara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Young buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Young has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Young has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Young misses with a straight right.
Nanahara lands a right hook to the body.
Nanahara misses with a left hand
and Young counters with a leg kick.
Nanahara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nanahara throws a right and a left that Young avoids nicely.
Nanahara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nanahara feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nanahara throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Nanahara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nanahara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Young scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nanahara.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Young! But no joy.
Nanahara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young misses with a looping left.
Nanahara walks into a jab.
Young misses with a straight right.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Nanahara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Nanahara tries a head kick but it misses.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nanahara.
Young misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nanahara looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Young unleashes a big counter combination but Nanahara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Young!
Nanahara walks into a straight right hand from Young.
Young attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Young throws a leg kick but Nanahara checks it.
Nanahara thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Nanahara throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Young doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nanahara throws a right hand that misses
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nanahara.
Nanahara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nanahara.
Young lands a nice looking body shot.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nanahara.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Young. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Young.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Nanahara ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Nanahara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Young.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nanahara lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Nanahara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Nanahara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nanahara.
Young throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernst Young dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nanahara misses with a lunging right hand
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nanahara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Young lands with a shot to the body.
Nanahara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nanahara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Young lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young lands a jab to Nanahara's midsection.
Nanahara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Young buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nanahara throws a leg kick but Young sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nanahara.
Nanahara jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nanahara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nanahara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Young motions for Nanahara to come forward. Young throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ernst Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Young slips a jab and a cross from Nanahara.
Nanahara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nanahara just misses with a punch to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nanahara might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Nanahara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Young looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Young walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nanahara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nanahara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nanahara is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Young's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nanahara. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Nanahara's shoulder, as Nanahara tries to avoid the shot.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nanahara.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nanahara was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Nanahara throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
A nice side step and Young releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Young looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Young misses.
Nanahara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Young moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Young coming out on top.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nanahara moves out of range of the strikes.
Nanahara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nanahara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nanahara misses with a series of wild punches.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nanahara manages to avoid it.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Nanahara ducks down to avoid it.
Young connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheers as Nanahara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Young doesn't seem phased though.
Nanahara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Young.
Young throws a body punch but Nanahara moves out of range.
Nanahara throws a nice looking combination but Young bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nanahara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nanahara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Young ducks under a wild hook from Nanahara.
Young misses with a hook.
Nanahara thinks about countering with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nanahara stuns Young with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Young swings for the body but Nanahara moves out of range.
A big right from Nanahara misses.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Nanahara 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.
Nanahara throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
Nanahara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Young throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Nanahara counters with a nice uppercut.
Nanahara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Nanahara is looking to score with low kicks.
Young dodges the punch combination from Nanahara.
#T4#
Nanahara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Nanahara does no damage.
A big right from Young misses.
Nanahara moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Nanahara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young misses with a looping left.
As Young backs away, Nanahara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nanahara misses the jab.
Nanahara lands with a shot to the body.
A combination from Nanahara does no damage.
Nanahara throws out a leg kick but Young moves out of range and Nanahara only half commits.
Young looks to land a right hand but Nanahara moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Nanahara. Those never looked like landing.
Young with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ernst Young will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ernst Young's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Young getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Young cracks Nanahara with an open hand slap.
Young blocks a jab.
Nanahara lands a right hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Young.
Nanahara misses with the combination.
Nanahara looks to land a body kick but Young moved away.
A little jabbing left from Young on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by Nanahara misses
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nanahara blocks a low kick nicely.
Young throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Young finds it's way through Nanahara's defenses.
A punch lands to the side of Nanahara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nanahara misses with a combination
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nanahara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Nanahara throws a one two combo.
Nanahara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young connects with a leg kick. Nanahara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nanahara scores with a hook to the body. Young takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nanahara.
Nanahara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Young gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nanahara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
A swing and a miss from Nanahara.
Young buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Young scores with a punch to the head.
Young throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nanahara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young thuds a left hand into Nanahara's body.
Nanahara throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Young throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Nanahara counter with a right hand.
Young shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nanahara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nanahara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Young has time to react.
A good leg kick by Young.
Young dodges the punch combination from Nanahara.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Nanahara is just out of range.
Nanahara throws a counter high kick but Young was just alert enough to avoid it.
Young changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Young lands the left hand.
Young throws a right hand that Nanahara ducks under and follows up with a left that Nanahara also avoids with ease.
Nanahara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nanahara staying out of range there.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Young.
Young throws a jab when Nanahara was well out of range.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Nanahara ducks down to avoid it.
Young scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Young misses with a low kick.
Nanahara tried to counter with a leg kick but Young avoided it.
Young misses with a low kick.
It looked like Nanahara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Young.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nanahara!
Young blocks a head kick by Nanahara.
Young chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Nanahara misses.
Nanahara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Young avoids them all with ease.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Young connects with the punch.
Young throws a jab when Nanahara was well out of range.#T4#
Young takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Young with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young throws a body punch but Nanahara moves out of range.
Nanahara tries to bum rush Young with a series of wild strikes but Young uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nanahara sizes up Young with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Young buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Young jabs at Nanahara's body.
Nanahara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
A big right from Nanahara misses.
Young looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nanahara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nanahara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Young. Young obviously looking to wear him down.
Nanahara cracks Young with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nanahara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shuya Nanahara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young dips to his left and cracks Nanahara with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ernst Young.
Well Young has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!
A victorious Ernst Young thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Shuya Nanahara was interviewed post fight and said 'Looks like my time has come to an end. I'm going to go back to the gym with my coaches and management team to consider a retirement fight. But this could have very possibly been the final time you see me in this cage. '.
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Event:
OFC 250: Glorious!
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Nanahara looks to land a combination but Coleman avoids it well.
Coleman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nanahara misses with a right hand
and Coleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nanahara lands the left hand.
Nanahara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Coleman. Coleman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Coleman throws a body punch but Nanahara moves out of range.
Coleman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 5 Star Spar Bazaar in the buildup to the fight.
Nanahara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nanahara looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Nanahara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Coleman.
Nanahara throws a leg kick but Coleman moved away.
Coleman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nanahara throws a head kick that misses
and Coleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Coleman drives through and clinches with Nanahara against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nanahara tries to break free but Coleman pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Nanahara working hard to break the clinch.
Coleman landing knees to the body.
Coleman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nanahara looks winded!
Coleman landing knees to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Coleman.
Coleman pushes Nanahara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coleman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Coleman.
#CUT#
It looks like Shuya Nanahara has been cut.
Nanahara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coleman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#KD#
Coleman drops Nanahara onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nanahara is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Nanahara is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nanahara is still on wobbly legs! Can Coleman finish him?
Coleman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Coleman lands a big right hand that drops Nanahara! The killer instinct kicks in and Coleman finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Coleman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Coleman!
Greg Coleman retains his light heavyweight title!
Greg Coleman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
OFC 245: Reclaim
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Hardwood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardwood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nanahara enables Hardwood to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nanahara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nanahara keeping moving, preventing Hardwood from controlling successfully. #ES#
Nanahara kicks Hardwood off and gets to his feet.
Hardwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nanahara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nanahara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nanaharas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hardwood throws the left hand but Nanahara avoids the punch easily.
Nanahara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardwood misses with a jab to the body
and Nanahara counters with a right hand to the body. #KD#
Nanahara drops Hardwood with a beautiful combination! Hardwood stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nanahara is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Hardwood is rocked!
Nanahara has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hardwood.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Hardwood misses with a head kick.
Nanahara blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Nanahara misses the target.
Hardwood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nanahara misses with a looping left.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nanahara just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Major Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood closes the distance and clinches up with Nanahara, looking for a takedown. Hardwood pushes Nanahara against the cage but Nanahara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hardwood digs a good hook to Nanahara's body.
Nanahara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hardwood throws a right hand that misses
and Nanahara counters with a nice body shot.
Nanahara looks to land a left hand but Hardwood moved out of range nicely.
Hardwood misses with a right hand #KD#
and Nanahara counters with a crisp one two that drops Hardwood! Nanahara thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hardwood to his feet! Hardwood is in big trouble!
Hardwood is still on wobbly legs! Can Nanahara finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Major Hardwood has been cut.
Hardwood looks winded!#T2#
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!
Hardwood walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Nanahara! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shuya Nanahara!
During a confident post fight interview, Shuya Nanahara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Major Hardwood was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, I got something in my eye.'.
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Event:
CEFC 221
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Alleyne Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nanahara is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nanahara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alleyne Jones has time to react.
Nanahara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alleyne Jones manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Alleyne Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Alleyne Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Alleyne Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alleyne Jones clinches up with Nanahara and pushes him back against the cage.
Nanahara is trying to break the clinch but Alleyne Jones is controlling him.
Alleyne Jones keeps control of Nanahara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nanahara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#BC#
Nanahara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alleyne Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alleyne Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alleyne Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nanahara.
Alleyne Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Nanahara leaves Alleyne Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nanahara throws a body punch but Alleyne Jones moves out of range.
Alleyne Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nanahara.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Alleyne Jones instigates a clinch.
Alleyne Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alleyne Jones prevents Nanahara from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Alleyne Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nanahara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alleyne Jones.
Nanahara misses with a hook. Alleyne Jones ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Nanahara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alleyne Jones manages to avoid it.
Nanahara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alleyne Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nanahara defends it well.
Alleyne Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nanahara throws an overhand right that lands on Alleyne Jones's shoulder, as Alleyne Jones tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Alleyne Jones looking to score a takedown here. Nanahara is defending well but Alleyne Jones drives through and ends up in Nanahara's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alleyne Jones stops Nanahara from standing up.
Alleyne Jones 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.
Alleyne Jones tries to stand but Nanahara is controlling from the bottom.
Nanahara is looking to stand up but Alleyne Jones isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Nanahara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alleyne Jones forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Nanahara has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Alleyne Jones is on him like a limpet, forcing Nanahara back against the cage.
Alleyne Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nanahara is trying to force a seperation but Alleyne Jones has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alleyne Jones throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Nanahara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nanahara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nanahara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alleyne Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alleyne Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL2#
Alleyne Jones instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alleyne Jones.
A bit of stalling here from Alleyne Jones.
Alleyne Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Nanahara controls his hands.
Alleyne Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Nanahara controls his hands.
Alleyne Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Alleyne Jones has picked Nanahara up - he's going for a ride! Alleyne Jones dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alleyne Jones stops Nanahara from getting back to his feet.
Alleyne Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Alleyne Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Nanahara defends the submission attempt.
Alleyne Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Omari Alleyne Jones will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alleyne Jones misses with a takedown
and Nanahara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Alleyne Jones instigates a clinch. #BC#
Nanahara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alleyne Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nanahara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nanahara keeps the fight on the outside.
Nanahara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alleyne Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Alleyne Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nanahara quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alleyne Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nanahara's head. #SUB2#
Alleyne Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alleyne Jones is thwarting Nanahara's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Alleyne Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nanahara defending well though.
Alleyne Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nanahara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nanahara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nanahara is not content to let Alleyne Jones control the position.
Alleyne Jones prevents Nanahara from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Alleyne Jones is working for a kimura but Nanahara is defending it quite comfortably.
Alleyne Jones wants to take a breather but Nanahara is having none of it.
Nanahara pushes Alleyne Jones off looking to stand but Alleyne Jones dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alleyne Jones is trying to control. Nanahara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alleyne Jones is looking to clinch but Nanahara is avoiding it.
Nanahara swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Alleyne Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Nanahara fights it but they end up in guard.
Alleyne Jones prevents Nanahara from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Alleyne Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nanahara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nanahara has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Nanahara is looking to stand up but Alleyne Jones won't let him.
Alleyne Jones trying to strike off his back.
Omari Alleyne Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alleyne Jones wants to improve his position but instead Nanahara has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Alleyne Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nanahara would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alleyne Jones keeping moving, preventing Nanahara from controlling successfully.
Nanahara wants to stand but Alleyne Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Alleyne Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alleyne Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nanahara or not.
Nanahara managing to block the knees to the body from Alleyne Jones.
Alleyne Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Omari Alleyne Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alleyne Jones shoots in for a takedown but Nanahara shows good takedown defense.
Nanahara throws a big counter combination but Alleyne Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alleyne Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Nanahara. #TD2#
Alleyne Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Alleyne Jones throws a strike aimed at the side of Nanahara's head but Nanahara avoids it well.
Alleyne Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nanahara is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nanahara is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alleyne Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nanahara avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alleyne Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara holding on.
Nanahara is trying to buck Alleyne Jones off.#T1#
Nanahara struggling a bit here.
Nanahara prevents Alleyne Jones from moving into mount.
The ground and pound from Alleyne Jones seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Alleyne Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alleyne Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alleyne Jones is looking to take a break and control but Nanahara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nanahara wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Nanahara wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nanahara is looking to get back to his feet here but Alleyne Jones is keeping cool and he's managed to take Nanahara's back.#ES#
Nanahara is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Nanahara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nanahara throws a sloppy head kick
and Alleyne Jones counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Nanahara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alleyne Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alleyne Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nanahara throws a hook to the side of Alleyne Jones's head but Alleyne Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Alleyne Jones drives through and clinches with Nanahara against the cage.
Alleyne Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alleyne Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alleyne Jones working aggressively here.
Alleyne Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alleyne Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Alleyne Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alleyne Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Nanahara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nanahara swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Nanahara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Alleyne Jones moves out of range.
Alleyne Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Nanahara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nanahara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nanahara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alleyne Jones.
Alleyne Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nanahara.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Alleyne Jones moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nanahara throws a hook to the side of Alleyne Jones's head but Alleyne Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Shuya Nanahara.
I think Alleyne Jones 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omari Alleyne Jones!
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Event:
CEFC Live 17
Date: Nov 03, 2016 |
#R1#
A cross from Burgundy lands.
Burgundy slips under a jab.
Nanahara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgundy connects with a nice looking jab.
Nanahara moves away from the strike by Burgundy.
Nanahara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Burgundy. Nanahara shrugs it off though.
Burgundy moves out of range of the strikes.
Nanahara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nanahara looks to throw the jab but Burgundy is out of range.
Burgundy slips under a jab from Nanahara.
Nanahara walks into a jab.
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!
Nanahara misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burgundy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burgundy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD2#
Burgundy lands a big uppercut and Nanahara crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nanahara looks OK. Burgundy waves Nanahara back to his feet!#ROC2#
Nanahara is rocked!
Burgundy drops Nanahara with a big left hand! Nanahara is injured, injured bad! Burgundy jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ron Burgundy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 79
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Frost scoring well with a low kick there.
Nanahara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Nanahara connects with a single shot there.
Frost with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frost lands a body shot.
Nanahara swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nanahara swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nanahara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Nanahara does it's job there.
Frost lands a slapping body shot.
Frost misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Nanahara misses with a wild combination.
Nanahara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost throws an overhand right that lands on Nanahara's shoulder, as Nanahara tries to avoid the shot.
Nanahara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
Frost avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nanahara misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.#T2#
Nanahara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frost avoids the body shot from Nanahara.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by Frost.
Nanahara lands a jab to Frost's midsection.
Frost looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Frost scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nanahara misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
Nanahara lands a really nice looking cross but Frost seems unphased.
#T3#
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frost throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nanahara counters with a series of strikes. Frost will be more careful next time no doubt.
Frost misses with a low kick.
Nanahara walks into a straight right hand from Frost.
Nanahara misses with an uppercut
and Nanahara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Frost.
Frost throws a wild body kick that Nanahara sees coming a mile off.
Nanahara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frost with a body shot.
Nanahara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Nanahara lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost lands the left hand.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nanahara.
Nanahara looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range.
Nanahara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Nanahara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
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 Olaf Frost will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
No joy there for Nanahara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nanahara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nanahara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nanahara throws a poor cross that misses
and Frost counters with a nice leg kick.
Nanahara misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a low kick but Nanahara avoids it.
Nanahara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Frost was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nanahara misses with a combination
and Frost counters with a right hand to the body.
Frost is looking to wear down Nanahara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Nanahara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nanahara jabs Frost right on the nose. Frost blinks but takes it well.
Frost throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Nanahara to counter with a crisp jab.
Frost is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Frost fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nanahara, pushing him back against the cage.
Nanahara tries to break the clinch but Frost is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Nanahara's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Frost keeps control of Nanahara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Nanahara breaks the clinch.
Nanahara misses with an uppercut
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
Frost misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Nanahara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nanahara misses with a looping right.
Frost throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nanahara avoids it.
Nanahara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Frost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nanahara thinking.
Frost catches Nanahara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nanahara doesn't seem bothered though.
Nanahara misses with an uppercut
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frost lands a nice shot that snaps Nanahara's head back.
Nanahara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Nanahara throws a lazy uppercut
and Frost counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nanahara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nanahara swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nanahara loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Frost swings widly with a right hand
and Nanahara counters with a nice body shot.
Frost dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nanahara. That did some damage!
Nanahara scores with a jab. Frost acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nanahara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frost.#T4#
Frost dodges the punch combination from Nanahara.
Olaf Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Nanahara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Frost counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nanahara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nanahara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frost.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Frost throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nanahara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nanahara blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Frost. That snapped Nanahara's head back.
Nanahara throws out a loose jab but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nanahara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frost can pounce on him.
Nanahara throws an off balance right hand
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nanahara's hands.
Frost tries to clinch but Nanahara is having none of it.
Nanahara is looking for the big counter here.
Nanahara lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
No joy there for Nanahara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frost uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nanahara loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
It looked like Frost was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nanahara.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nanahara.
Frost avoids the body shot from Nanahara.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frost lunges at Nanahara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nanahara's hand.
Nanahara misses with a body punch
and Nanahara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Nanahara avoids a kick to the body.
Frost scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Frost throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nanahara counters with a stiff right hand.
Frost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nanahara lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nanahara misses with a hook
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
Frost checks a low kick from Nanahara.
Nanahara tests Frost's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Nanahara misses with a wild combination.
Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nanahara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nanahara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
Nanahara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Frost is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nanahara blocks the body kick.
Nanahara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Nanahara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nanahara avoids the head kick by Frost.
Nanahara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Frost slips a jab and a cross from Nanahara.
Frost takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nanahara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nanahara misses with a body shot
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
Nanahara looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Nanahara lands a nice shot that snaps Frost's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Shuya Nanahara just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Frost looks to land a combination. Nanahara sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Nanahara misses.
Nanahara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Frost chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nanahara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frost avoids the body shot from Nanahara.
Sloppy strikes from Nanahara. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Frost misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost cracks Nanahara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Frost looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Nanahara misses with a double jab
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
Frost scoring well with a low kick there.
Nanahara misses with a body shot.
Frost takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nanahara.
Frost is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nanahara throws a big shot that misses.
Nanahara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frost looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nanahara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2##CL#
Frost has Nanahara up against the cage in a clinch.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost misses with an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Frost as the two fighters clinch.
Frost slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Nanahara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nanahara motions for Frost to come forward. Nanahara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frost scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Nanahara
and Nanahara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Frost moves into the clinch.#T3#
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Nanahara controls his hands.
Frost dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Frost prevents Nanahara from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
Nanahara is trying to break the clinch but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
Nanahara working hard to break the clinch.
Nanahara is trying to break free.
Frost misses with the head strike.
Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nanahara is defending well for now.
Nanahara is trying to break the clinch but Frost has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost throws a poor cross that misses
and Nanahara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frost!
#T4#
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nanahara.
Nanahara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nanahara tries a low kick but Frost avoids it.
Frost throws a shot from downtown. Nanahara moves away and avoids it.
Nanahara lands a jab to Frost's midsection.
Nanahara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Frost misses its target.
Frost thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost had his way with Shuya Nanahara in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Nanahara moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Nanahara has knocked Frost down with a huge combo! Nanahara steps away and waves a wobbly Frost back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Frost is rocked!
Nanahara connects with a superb combination that knocks Frost out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Nanahara before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Frost!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shuya Nanahara!
Shuya Nanahara is the new light heavyweight champion!
Shuya Nanahara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEFC Live 13
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Nanahara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jensen.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara just misses with a punch to the body.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sloppy strikes from Nanahara. Those never looked like landing.
Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nanahara.
Nanahara throws a hook but Jensen avoids it easily.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nanahara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nanahara lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara scores with a nice right hand.
Nanahara misses with a few strikes there.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Nanahara throws a looping overhand right but Jensen ducks down to avoid it.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nanahara swings for the body but Jensen moves out of range.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jensen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nanahara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jensen on the side of the head.
Nanahara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Nanahara misses with a looping left.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Nanahara tries to bum rush Jensen with a series of wild strikes but Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Nanahara tests Jensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nanahara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nanahara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nanahara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nanahara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nanahara swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Jensen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nanahara won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nanahara pushes Jensen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jensen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#ES#
Nanahara throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jensen defending well as Nanahara loads up on a big left hand.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Nanahara misses with a double jab.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nanahara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Nanahara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Nanahara throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Jensen counters with a single leg into guard. Nanahara didn't expect that. #T4#
Jensen wants to get up but he can't break Nanahara's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nanahara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jensen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Jensen is working an open guard so Nanahara takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nanahara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nanahara just misses with a punch to the body.
Nanahara misses with a looping left.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Jensen.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shuya Nanahara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Nanahara misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Nanahara misses the target.
Nanahara looks to throw the jab but Jensen is out of range.
Nanahara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jensen.
Nanahara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Nanahara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nanahara lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Nanahara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jensen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Nanahara lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nanahara.
Nanahara throws a looping overhand right but Jensen ducks down to avoid it.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nanahara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Nanahara. Those never looked like landing.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Nanahara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jensen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Nanahara. Those never looked like landing.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nanahara misses the jab.
Nanahara misses with a double jab.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nanahara defends it well.
Shuya Nanahara is winning the standup battle so far.
Nanahara throws a right hand that Jensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jensen also avoids with ease.
Jensen moves out of range as Nanahara strikes.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nanahara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nanahara defends it well.
Nanahara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Jensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nanahara.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Nanahara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jensen.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Nanahara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nanahara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jensen can do to turn this around?
Jensen moves out of range as Nanahara strikes.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Nanahara misses.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jensen defending well as Nanahara loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
A combination from Nanahara does no damage.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nanahara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nanahara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jensen avoids a kick to the body.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nanahara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nanahara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jensen.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara misses with a looping left.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shuya Nanahara dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Nanahara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nanahara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nanahara.
Jensen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot lands for Nanahara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Nanahara.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nanahara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Jensen ducks under a wild hook from Nanahara.
Nanahara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nanahara throws a series of strikes that have Jensen backpedaling.
Nanahara swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Jensen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nanahara is doing well to control the position and prevent Jensen from advancing to side control.
Nanahara is trying to stand up here but Jensen is controlling him well. #ES#
Nanahara manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jensen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2##BC#
Nanahara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nanahara cracks a nice hook into Jensen's ribs.
Nanahara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nanahara lands a glancing blow to the side of Jensen's head.#KD#
Nanahara drops Jensen with a beautiful combination! Jensen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nanahara is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Jensen has been cut.
Nanahara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Nanahara takes a swing at Jensen's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Jensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Nanahara lands.
Nanahara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Nanahara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nanahara clobbers Jensen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nanahara throws a body punch but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.#T4#
Nanahara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jensen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nanahara misses with a hook.
Nanahara delivers a nice body kick.
Jensen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nanahara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jensen manages to avoid it.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara misses with an uppercut.
Jensen blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shuya Nanahara clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Jensen'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.
#R4#
Nanahara throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Jensen.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara throws a hook but Jensen avoids it easily.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Nanahara tests Jensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nanahara throws a sloppy head kick and Jensen moves out of range easily.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen takes one to the chin there.
Jensen ducks under a wild hook from Nanahara.#T1#
Nanahara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
A big left from Nanahara misses.
Nanahara lands with an overhand left.
Nanahara just misses with a punch to the body.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nanahara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nanahara looks to throw the jab but Jensen is out of range.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Nanahara misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Jensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nanahara.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nanahara defends it well.
Nanahara throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jensen checks a leg kick nicely.
Nanahara throws a right hand that Jensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jensen also avoids with ease.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara tries to bum rush Jensen with a series of wild strikes but Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nanahara defends it well.
Nanahara throws a wild body kick that Jensen sees coming a mile off.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Nanahara misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Jensen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jensen. #ES#
Nanahara has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jensen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Nanahara breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Nanahara does no damage.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Nanahara throws a lazy right hand but Jensen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nanahara throws a shot from downtown. Jensen moves away and avoids it.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara swings for the body but Jensen moves out of range.
#T4#
Jensen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nanahara throws out the jab.
Nanahara throws a nice looking combination but Jensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
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!
Nanahara scores with a nice head shot.
Jensen slips under a jab.
Nanahara stalks Jensen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jensen's face. Jensen staggers backwards, shaken.
Jensen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shuya Nanahara had his way with Gunnar Jensen in that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Jensen'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!
#R5#
Nanahara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nanahara throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Jensen counters with a shoot takedown. Nanahara fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Nanahara has his feet on Jensen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nanahara throws a right hand that Jensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jensen also avoids with ease.
Nanahara throws a body punch but Jensen moves out of range.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen slips under a jab.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No joy there for Nanahara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Nanahara misses with a straight left.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nanahara throws a big shot that misses.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nanahara defends it well.
Nanahara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nanahara.
Nanahara throws a hook but Jensen avoids it easily.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jensen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nanahara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jensen scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick by Nanahara misses #TD2#
and Jensen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nanahara's guard.#ES#
Nanahara wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
Jensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nanahara lands with a straight right. Jensen didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Nanahara. Those never looked like landing.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nanahara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nanahara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jensen moves away.
Nanahara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jensen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nanahara swinging wildly here.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Nanahara misses with a hook. Jensen ducked under it nicely.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Jensen avoids them all with ease.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nanahara lands a lovely overhand right.
Jensen staying out of range there.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Nanahara misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Jensen counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
Nanahara wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Jensen stands up.
Nanahara misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shuya Nanahara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nanahara 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:43
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:43
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shuya Nanahara!
Shuya Nanahara made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I want my belt back Frost! One more time, rubber match! Lets find out who the better man really is!'.
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Event:
CEFC 211
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Nanahara misses with a double jab
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Frost moves into the clinch.
Nanahara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
Frost throws an elbow but it misses.
Frost lands a nice knee to the body.
Nanahara blocks an elbow strike.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara blocks an elbow strike from Frost.
Nanahara has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment.
Nanahara tries to break free but Frost pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Frost throws an elbow but misses.
Nanahara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##BC#
Nanahara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frost lands with a cross.
Nanahara misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.
Frost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nanahara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Frost moves out of range.
Nanahara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Nanahara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frost digs a good body shot into Nanahara's ribs.
Frost throws the left hand but Nanahara avoids the punch easily.
Shuya Nanahara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Nanahara misses its intended target.
Nanahara looks to land a combination but Frost avoids it well.
Nanahara looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nanahara swinging wildly here.
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nanahara.
Nanahara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frost in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Nanahara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nanahara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Frost moves out of range as Nanahara strikes.
Nanahara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Nanahara looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Frost lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nanahara moves out of range of the body kick from Frost.
Nice body punch from Frost.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nanahara. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nanahara swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a head kick.
Nanahara misses with a head kick.
Nanahara throws a sloppy head kick
and Frost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nanahara thinking.
Nanahara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nanahara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.#T4#
Nanahara throws a nice looking combination but Frost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frost has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nanahara.
Nanahara throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice defenses there by Frost.
Frost blocks a head kick by Nanahara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nanahara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Frost.
Frost scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Olaf Frost will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Frost works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Frost moves out of range.
Frost throws a big counter head kick but Nanahara avoids it with no problem.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Nanahara.
Frost appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nanahara misses with a double jab.
Frost fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frost takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frost counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Frost.
Nanahara misses with a body shot.
Frost appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Nanahara.
Frost has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Frost avoids the body shot from Nanahara.
Nanahara cracks Frost with a good jab.
Nanahara misses with a double jab
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frost avoids the body shot from Nanahara.
Nanahara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nanahara's sensitive parts.
Nanahara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Nanahara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nanahara throws a poor cross that misses
and Frost finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nanahara throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nanahara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frost throws a good cross that connects.
Olaf Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nanahara.
Nanahara misses with a body shot.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nanahara backing away here, and Frost unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Nanahara misses with the combination.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Nanahara.
#CL2#
Nanahara gets tackled into the cage by Frost. Frost maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nanahara.
Frost keeps control of Nanahara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nanahara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
Frost missing with knees to the body.
Nanahara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Frost leaning his opponent against the cage.
Frost misses with some punches.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nanahara's elbow.
Nice elbow from Frost.
The referee calls for Frost to work.
Nanahara working hard to break the clinch.
Frost slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Nanahara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Frost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frost misses with a looping right.
Nanahara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nanahara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Nanahara.
Frost lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nanahara misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frost! But no joy.
Nanahara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Nanahara throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nanahara is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nanahara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frost keeps Nanahara at a distance using the push kick.
Frost walks into a straight right hand from Nanahara.
Frost throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nanahara swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Nanahara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frost.
Nanahara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Nanahara misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Nanahara misses its intended target.
Nanahara misses with an uppercut.
Nanahara lands a leg kick that knocks Frost off balance momentarily.
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!
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Nanahara pushes him off.
Nanahara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frost misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Nanahara blocks the low kick.
Nanahara is looking for a counter combo.
Nanahara misses with a double jab
and Frost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Frost looks to land a body kick but Nanahara moved away.
Nanahara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nanahara misses with an uppercut
and Frost counters with a nice body shot.
Nanahara has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Frost.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frost slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nanahara misses with a straight left.
Frost is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nanahara with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Nanahara.
Nanahara throws a right hand that Frost ducks under and follows up with a left that Frost also avoids with ease.
Frost walks into a left hand. #T4#
Frost moves out of range of the strikes.
Frost throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nanahara.
Nanahara lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nanahara.
Frost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nanahara's sensitive parts.
Nanahara checks a leg kick.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Nanahara pushes him off.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Olaf Frost just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Nanahara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nanahara misses with a few strikes there.
Frost chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nanahara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nanahara looks to land a combination but Frost avoids it well.
Frost is looking for the big counter here.
Nanahara throws a body shot but no joy.
Nanahara swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost.
Nanahara misses with a wild body shot.
Frost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nanahara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Nanahara throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frost feints a counter leg kick.
Frost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frost.
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Frost moves out of range.
Nanahara scores with a three punch combo!
Nanahara misses with a straight left.
Nanahara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frost shapes to counter with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Frost finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nanahara looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Frost raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Nanahara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frost.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Nanahara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nanahara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Nanahara misses with an uppercut.
Nanahara throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
And Frost responds with a good body kick, but Nanahara manages to step out the way in time.
Nanahara blocks a head kick by Frost.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Frost swinging wildly here.
Nanahara throws a quick counter head kick but Frost was just out of range.
Nanahara shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Frost eats them both and turns towards Nanahara to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nanahara lands with a straight right. Frost didn't see that one coming.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Nanahara misses.
Frost follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Frost throws a hook but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Nanahara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nanahara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nanahara misses with an uppercut
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4##CL2#
Frost rushes Nanahara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frost gets through Nanahara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nanahara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frost looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nanahara's elbow.
Frost working aggressively here.
Frost is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nanahara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nanahara is trying to break the clinch but Frost is controlling him.
Nanahara is trying to break the clinch but Frost is controlling him.
Nanahara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shuya Nanahara had his way with Olaf Frost in that round.
That's time! Nanahara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Frost bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nanahara's head.
Frost blocks a jab.
Nanahara slips a straight right by Frost.
It looked like Nanahara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frost lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Nanahara is just out of range.
Nanahara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nanahara throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely.
Frost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Nanahara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nanahara lands a slapping body shot.
Nanahara throws a head kick that misses.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nanahara.
Nanahara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nanahara moves out of range as Frost strikes.
Frost takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nanahara looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range.
Nanahara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frost makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Nanahara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Frost avoids them all with ease.
Frost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nanahara misses with a head kick.
Nanahara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nanahara looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nanahara throws a body shot but no joy.
Frost lands a nice shot that snaps Nanahara's head back.
Crunch! Frost slams his shin into Nanahara's torso.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nanahara. #T3#
Nanahara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nanahara misses with a right hand
and Frost counters with a good, hard body kick but Nanahara shrugs it off.
Nanahara throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frost scoring well with a low kick there.
Frost misses with a kick to the body.
Nanahara misses with a left hand
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olaf Frost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frost.
Nanahara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Frost scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Frost moves out of range.
Frost doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nanahara looks to land a combination but Frost avoids it well.
Frost unleashes a big counter combination but Nanahara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nanahara just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost throws a big counter head kick but Nanahara avoids it with no problem.
Nanahara tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frost slips a jab and a cross from Nanahara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost defending well as Nanahara loads up on a big left hand.
Frost bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nanahara needs to keep his hands up - Frost had a free shot at his head there.
Shuya Nanahara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nanahara misses the body punch
and Frost counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olaf Frost.
I think Frost 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Olaf Frost!
Olaf Frost is the new light heavyweight champion!
Olaf Frost bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Shuya Nanahara spoke after the fight, saying 'All good things must come to an end. But everybody loves a good comeback story.'.
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Date: Aug 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Nanahara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jensen moves away.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nanahara throws a right and a left that Jensen avoids nicely.
Nanahara throws a nice looking combination but Jensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nanahara misses with a wild combination.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Nanahara throws a lazy right hand but Jensen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara throws the left hand but Jensen avoids the punch easily.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shuya Nanahara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Nanahara looks to land a body kick but Jensen moved away.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nanahara defends it well.
Nanahara misses with a wild combination.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Nanahara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nanahara defends it well.
Nanahara lands a nice hook to Jensen's body. Jensen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nanahara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nanahara.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Nanahara. Those never looked like landing.
Nanahara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jensen avoids the body shot from Nanahara.
Jensen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nanahara throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Jensen counters with a single leg into guard. Nanahara didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Jensen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nanahara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.#T3#
Nanahara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nanahara throws a lazy right hand but Jensen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nanahara loads up on a big right hand but Jensen slips the punch.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Nanahara misses with a straight right.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nanahara throws a hook but Jensen avoids it easily.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara misses the jab.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nanahara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Nanahara swinging wildly here.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nanahara defends it well.
Jensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nanahara.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nanahara misses with a straight left.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Nanahara tests Jensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nanahara works over Jensen's head and body with a nice combination.
Nanahara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shuya Nanahara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jensen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Nanahara misses.
Jensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nanahara.
Jensen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nanahara. Jensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed right hand from Nanahara misses the target.
A punch combination from Nanahara misses. #T1#
Nanahara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jensen circles away quickly and effectively.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nanahara misses with a two punch combination.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nanahara swinging wildly here.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Nanahara.
Nanahara throws an overhand right that lands on Jensen's shoulder, as Jensen tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Nanahara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jensen's hands.
Nanahara looks to land a combination but Jensen avoids it well.
Nanahara takes a swing at Jensen's ribcage but misses.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Nanahara misses the target.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nanahara misses with a head kick.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara throws a body shot but no joy.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Nanahara throws a hook but Jensen blocks it.
The fighters circling - Nanahara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nanahara defends it well.
Shuya Nanahara is winning the standup battle so far.
Nanahara wants to slow Jensen down by chopping away at his legs.
Nanahara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jensen can do to turn this around?
Nanahara throws a right and a left that Jensen avoids nicely.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara misses with an uppercut. Jensen saw that one coming.
Jensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nanahara throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
A head kick misses from Nanahara.
Jensen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nanahara misses with a series of wild punches.
Jensen moves out of range of the body kick.
Nanahara looks to land a left hand but Jensen moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nanahara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shuya Nanahara dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Nanahara throws a body punch but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nanahara looks to score with a jab to the body but Jensen is just out of range.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nanahara throws a head kick that misses.
Nanahara throws a nice looking combination but Jensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nanahara misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jensen.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nanahara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jensen's head backwards.
Jensen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.#T1#
Jensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nanahara.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jensen slips under a jab.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Jensen slips under a jab.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nanahara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nanahara defends it well.
Nanahara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Nanahara throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Nanahara throws a body punch but Jensen moves out of range.
Nanahara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nanahara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jensen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Jensen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nanahara.
Nanahara misses with a straight left.
Nanahara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Nanahara. Those never looked like landing.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nanahara defends it well.#T3#
Nanahara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Jensen moves forwards but Nanahara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nanahara throws a hook to the side of Jensen's head but Jensen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Nanahara throws out a loose jab but Jensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jensen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nanahara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
Nanahara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nanahara lands with a slapping head kick.
Nanahara misses with a two punch combination.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jensen moves out of range as Nanahara strikes.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jensen slips under a jab from Nanahara.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nanahara scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shuya Nanahara clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Jensen blocks a head kick by Nanahara.
Nanahara throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Jensen counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Nanahara kicks Jensen off and gets to his feet.
Nanahara jabs Jensen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nanahara throws a right hand that Jensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jensen also avoids with ease.
Nanahara throws a looping overhand right but Jensen ducks down to avoid it.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Nanahara misses.
Nanahara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Nanahara jabs Jensen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nanahara thumps Jensen with a low kick.
Jensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nanahara.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nanahara lands with a cross.
Nanahara misses with a two punch combination.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Nanahara misses with an uppercut. Jensen saw that one coming.
Jensen moves out of range as Nanahara strikes.
Nanahara lands with a nice body punch.
Nanahara throws a jab when Jensen was well out of range.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nanahara defends it well.
Jensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nanahara.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara throws a jab but it's blocked by Jensen.
Nanahara looks to land a left hand but Jensen moved out of range nicely.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.#T3#
Nanahara misses with a wild combination.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nanahara defends it well.
Nanahara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jensen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nanahara throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
so Jensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nanahara is looking to stand up but Jensen isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jensen won't allow Nanahara to sweep him here. #T4#
Jensen prevents Nanahara from getting back to his feet.
Jensen wants to stand but Nanahara has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nanahara looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nanahara misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shuya Nanahara had his way with Gunnar Jensen in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nanahara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nanahara scores with a nice strike.
Nanahara misses with a wild body shot.
Nanahara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nanahara misses with the combination.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Nanahara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nanahara throws a jab but it's blocked by Jensen.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Jensen dodges the punch combination from Nanahara.
Nanahara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nanahara lands an overhand right.#T2#
Nanahara throws a jab but it's blocked by Jensen.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Nanahara misses the target.
Nanahara throws an overhand right that lands on Jensen's shoulder, as Jensen tries to avoid the shot.
Nanahara misses with a body shot.
A jab from Nanahara misses.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nanahara defends it well.
Nanahara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nanahara throws a wild body kick that Jensen sees coming a mile off.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Jensen slips under a jab from Nanahara.
Nanahara falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Jensen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Jensen postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nanahara to stand up.
Jensen blocks a jab.
A combination from Nanahara does no damage.
A jab from Nanahara misses.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nanahara throws a big shot that misses.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nanahara looks to throw the jab but Jensen is out of range.
Jensen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nanahara scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nanahara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jensen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nanahara throws a right hand that Jensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jensen also avoids with ease.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shuya Nanahara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nanahara, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:43
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:43
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shuya Nanahara!
Shuya Nanahara retains his light heavyweight title!
An intense looking Shuya Nanahara took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'The Summer of Shuya continues!'.
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Event:
CEFC 206
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Frost slips under a jab.
We've been told by Nanahara's head coaches at 5 Star Spar Bazaar that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Nanahara does it's job there.
A big left from Frost misses.
Nanahara loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nanahara manages to avoid it.
Nanahara misses with a straight right.
Nanahara misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost wants to clinch up but Nanahara keeps it at a distance.
Nanahara throws a counter high kick but Frost was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nanahara connects with a looping right hand.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nanahara manages to avoid it.#T1#
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Nanahara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nanahara scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nanahara misses with a straight left.
Nanahara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frost cracks the inside of Nanahara's front leg.
Nanahara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Frost throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nanahara tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Nanahara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frost gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nanahara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nanahara lands a nice shot to the body.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Nanahara has knocked Frost down with a huge combo! Nanahara steps away and waves a wobbly Frost back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Frost is rocked!
Frost ducks into an uppercut from Nanahara and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shuya Nanahara!
Shuya Nanahara retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Shuya Nanahara was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 67
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Karkmananis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nanahara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karkmananis thinking.
Karkmananis wants to clinch up but Nanahara keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Karkmananis has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Nanahara's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Nanahara breaks the clinch.
Nanahara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karkmananis lands a really nice looking cross but Nanahara seems unphased.
#CL2#
Karkmananis darts in and clinches Nanahara up against the cage.
Karkmananis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nanahara can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara tries to break free but Karkmananis pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Nanahara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Nanahara. Those never looked like landing.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Nanahara moves out of range. #CL2#
Nanahara tries to keep at a distance but Karkmananis has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Nanahara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karkmananis has him pressed against the cage.
Karkmananis misses with the head strike.
Karkmananis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nanahara avoids it.
Karkmananis lands a hook that snaps the head of Nanahara backwards. #BC#
Nanahara breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Karkmananis rushes Nanahara and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Nanahara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karkmananis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karkmananis wants to clinch up but Nanahara keeps it at a distance.
Karkmananis throws a right hand that Nanahara ducks under and follows up with a left that Nanahara also avoids with ease.
Nanahara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karkmananis moves away.
Karkmananis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A combination from Karkmananis does no damage.
A slow jab from Karkmananis misses its intended target. #T2#
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!
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nanahara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nanahara misses with a straight right.
Karkmananis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Nanahara is having none of it.
Nicolas Karkmananis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nanahara thows a leg kick but Karkmananis checks it
and Karkmananis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nanahara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karkmananis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nanahara.
Karkmananis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karkmananis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nanahara dodges the punch combination from Karkmananis.
Nanahara throws a head kick but Karkmananis moves out of range.
Karkmananis wants to clinch
and Nanahara counters with a series of strikes. Karkmananis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nanahara misses with a straight left. #T3#
Nanahara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nanahara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karkmananis misses with a two punch combination.
Nanahara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Karkmananis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Karkmananis sends Nanahara down but not out. Karkmananis dives into side control looking to finish.
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!
Nanahara is pushing Karkmananis's head away, looking to escape. Karkmananis manages to hold on to the position though.#SU2#
Karkmananis decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Karkmananis darts in and clinches Nanahara up against the cage.
Karkmananis misses with the head strike.
Nanahara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karkmananis tries to land a knee to the head but Nanahara blocks with his arms.
Karkmananis prevents Nanahara from breaking the clinch.
Karkmananis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nanahara backwards. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nanahara tries to circle away but Karkmananis has him pinned against the cage.
Nanahara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Karkmananis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karkmananis lands a two punch combo.
#CL2#
Karkmananis darts in and clinches Nanahara up against the cage.#BC2#
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karkmananis misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karkmananis misses with a double jab.
Nanahara misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Karkmananis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Good shot there by Nanahara.
Nanahara throws a looping overhand right but Karkmananis ducks down to avoid it.
Nanahara keeps the fight on the outside.
Nanahara misses with a wild combination.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Nanahara is having none of it.
Nanahara throws a looping overhand right but Karkmananis ducks down to avoid it.
Karkmananis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nanahara moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karkmananis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nanahara throws a big counter combination but Karkmananis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nanahara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karkmananis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nanahara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Nanahara moves out of range of the body kick from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis misses with a body kick.
Karkmananis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
Karkmananis closes the distance and pushes Nanahara back into the cage.
Karkmananis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Nanahara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Karkmananis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Nanahara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis slips a jab from Nanahara.
Karkmananis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karkmananis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nanahara misses with a body shot.
Nanahara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nanahara misses with a left hand
and Karkmananis counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nanahara misses with a two punch combination.
Nanahara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nicolas Karkmananis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karkmananis scores with a nice body kick.
Karkmananis throws a head kick that misses.
Nanahara throws a jab when Karkmananis was well out of range.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Nanahara moves out of range.
Nanahara lands with a slapping head kick.
Karkmananis takes a swing at Nanahara's ribcage but misses.
Karkmananis throws a nice looking combination but Nanahara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as Karkmananis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nanahara doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Karkmananis moves into the clinch.#BC#
Nanahara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis throws a head kick that misses.
Karkmananis looks to land a combination but Nanahara avoids it well. #T3#
Nanahara throws a nice looking combination but Karkmananis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karkmananis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Nanahara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Karkmananis.
Nanahara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up but Nanahara circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Nanahara misses the target.
Nanahara fails to land with a series of punches.
Karkmananis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karkmananis avoids the body shot from Nanahara.
Nanahara tries to score with a low kick but Karkmananis moves his leg out of the way.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Karkmananis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Nanahara misses the target.
Karkmananis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nanahara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karkmananis counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nanahara lands a head kick!
Karkmananis wants to clinch
enabling Nanahara to counter with a crisp jab.
Nanahara with a jab.
Karkmananis slips under a jab.
Nanahara lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Karkmananis can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Nanahara and Karkmananis drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Nanahara.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shuya Nanahara!
Shuya Nanahara retains his light heavyweight title!
Shuya Nanahara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEFC 201
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Landry lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nanahara takes a step back to recover.
Landry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nanahara.
Landry blocks a jab.
Nanahara throws a right hand that Landry ducks under and follows up with a left that Landry also avoids with ease.
Landry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Landry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Landry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Landry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Landry throws the left hand but Nanahara avoids the punch easily.
Nanahara is looking for a counter combo.
Landry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nanahara jabs Landry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Landry throws a head kick but Nanahara moves out of range.
Nanahara throwing a counter right hand but Landry manages to avoid it.
Nanahara just misses with a punch to the body.
Nanahara misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Nanahara.
Landry is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Landry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Landry.
Nanahara misses with a head kick.
Nanahara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Landry slips a jab from Nanahara.
Landry plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Landry darts in trying to clinch
and Nanahara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Landry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nanahara manages to avoid it.
Nanahara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nanahara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Landry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nanahara throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Landry misses.
Landry just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNanahara.#T2#
Landry throws a right and a left that Nanahara avoids nicely.
Nanahara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nanahara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Landry looks to throw the jab but Nanahara is out of range.
Nanahara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nanahara keeps Landry at a distance using the push kick.
Landry looks winded!
Nanahara avoids the body shot from Landry.
Nanahara throws a quick counter kick to the body but Landry avoids it.
Nanahara shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Landry eats them both and turns towards Nanahara to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#KD#
Nanahara lands a big uppercut and Landry crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Landry looks OK. Nanahara waves Landry back to his feet!#ROC#
Landry is rocked!
Nanahara connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Landry out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shuya Nanahara!
Shuya Nanahara retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Shuya Nanahara rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
CEFC 198
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Burgundy looks to score with a jab to the body but Nanahara is just out of range.
Nanahara flicks out a counter leg kick but Burgundy steps away.
Burgundy scores with a nice strike.
Nanahara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nanahara throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.
Nanahara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burgundy.
Burgundy throws a looping overhand right but Nanahara ducks down to avoid it.
Burgundy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nanahara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Nanahara misses.
It looked like Burgundy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nanahara misses with a two punch combination.
Nanahara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD#
Burgundy sends Nanahara crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Burgundy is motioning to the referee to let Nanahara up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#
It looks like Shuya Nanahara has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgundy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Nanahara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Nanahara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nanahara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#
Nanahara is rocked!
Burgundy throws a leg kick but Nanahara moved away.
Nanahara throws a nice looking combination but Burgundy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD#
Burgundy cracks Nanahara with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nanahara looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Burgundy finish him?
Nanahara is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgundy finish him?
Nanahara throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Burgundy misses the target.#T1#
Nanahara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nanahara seems to have recovered his senses.
Burgundy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nanahara counters with a straight right hand.
Burgundy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nanahara.
Burgundy misses with a double jab
and Nanahara counters with a stiff right hand.
Burgundy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nanahara. That one must have hurt.
Nanahara connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burgundy.
Nanahara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burgundy's hands.
Burgundy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nanahara.
Burgundy misses with a hook
and Nanahara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burgundy cracks Nanahara with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgundy walks into a jab.
Nanahara scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
Burgundy is rocked!
Nanahara scores with a hook to the body. Burgundy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh Burgundy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nanahara lands with a right and another and another! Burgundy is in big trouble! Nanahara lands again and this time it's lights out for Burgundy! A quality knockout there for Nanahara.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shuya Nanahara!
Shuya Nanahara is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Shuya Nanahara 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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Event:
Death Squad 307:Floyd v Rutten
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Nanahara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Domingo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nanahara.
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Domingo moves out of range.
Jorge Domingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nanahara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Domingo scoring well with a low kick there.
Domingo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nanahara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Domingo tests Nanahara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Domingo is looking to clinch.
Domingo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nanahara counters with a nice leg kick.
Nanahara misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Nanahara.
#CL2#
Domingo instigates a clinch. #T1#
Domingo working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Domingo. #BC#
Nanahara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nanahara moves out of range of the strikes.
Nanahara misses with a looping left.
Domingo throws out a loose jab but Nanahara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nanahara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Domingo.
Nanahara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nanahara checks a leg kick.
As Domingo looks to move away, Nanahara throws a big counter combo but Domingo just gets out of the way.
Domingo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Domingo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nanahara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Domingo counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Domingo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Domingo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Domingo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Nanahara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Domingo.
Nanahara slips a jab from Domingo.
Domingo tries to clinch there but Nanahara circles away.
Nanahara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Domingo feints and then cracks Nanahara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nanahara down.
Domingo throws a hook but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Nanahara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Domingo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nanahara connects with the punch.#T3#
Domingo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nanahara.
Domingo wants to counter with a clinch but Nanahara pushes him away.
Domingo loads up on a big right hand but Nanahara slips the punch.
Nanahara swings widly with a right hand
and Domingo counters with a straight right hand.
Nanahara takes a swing at Domingo's ribcage but misses.
Domingo tries a quick counter leg kick but Nanahara is wise to it.
Nanahara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nanahara sets himself, and Domingo steps forward looking for the clinch! Nanahara avoids it this time.#KD#
Nanahara lands a left and a right that send Domingo crashing to the mat, dazed. Nanahara thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Jorge Domingo has been cut.
Nanahara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Domingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nanahara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Domingo takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Domingo looking to throw knees to the head but Nanahara is blocking nicely.
Domingo pushes Nanahara back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nanahara blocks a body shot from Domingo.
Nanahara tries to break free but Domingo pushes him back against the ropes.
Domingo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Domingo has Nanahara pressed against the ropes, preventing Nanahara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nanahara working hard to break the clinch.
Domingo misses with a body punch.
Domingo working aggressively here.
#BC#
Nanahara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nanahara moves away from the strike by Domingo.
Nanahara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Domingo throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jorge Domingo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Domingo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nanahara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Domingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nanahara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nanahara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nanahara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Domingo.
Nanahara throws a jab but it's blocked by Domingo.
Domingo swings widly with a right hand
and Nanahara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Domingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Domingo with a jab.
Domingo walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara swings for the body but Domingo moves out of range.
Nanahara throws a lazy head kick
and Domingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Domingo closes the distance but Nanahara moves to the side
and Nanahara counters with a series of strikes. Domingo will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#
Domingo is rocked!#T1#
Domingo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nanahara swinging wildly here.
Domingo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shuya Nanahara is winning the standup battle so far.
Nanahara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Domingo circles away quickly and effectively.
Nanahara looks to throw the jab but Domingo is out of range. #KD#
Nanahara lands a big right hand that sends Domingo crashing to the mat! Nanahara stays standing though and waves Domingo back to his feet!
Nanahara throws a body punch but Domingo moves out of range.
Nanahara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Domingo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nanahara 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.
Domingo scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Domingo misses with an uppercut
and Nanahara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nanahara throws a big shot that misses.
Nanahara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Domingo is still on wobbly legs! Can Nanahara finish him?
Domingo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nanahara. That did some damage!
Domingo seems to have recovered his senses.
Nanahara slips under a jab from Domingo.
Domingo throws a hook but Nanahara avoids it easily.
It looked like Nanahara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nanahara moves forwards but Domingo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nanahara slips a straight right by Domingo.
Nanahara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Domingo.
A cross from Nanahara lands.
Nanahara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Domingo misses with a hook
and Nanahara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Jorge Domingo's cut even more.#T3#
Domingo switches off momentarily and Nanahara cracks him with a monster right hand! Domingo topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Nanahara dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Nanahara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shuya Nanahara!
Shuya Nanahara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Death Squad 299:Floyd v Jones
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hanzzle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nanahara's guard.#ES2#
Nanahara has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hanzzle is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.
We've been hearing reports that Hanzzle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nanahara wants to break free but Hanzzle has control.
#BC2#
Nanahara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Nanahara misses.
Nanahara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanzzle throws a leg kick that misses.
Hanzzle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nanahara on the side of the head.
Nanahara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanzzle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Nanahara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
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!
Hanzzle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nanahara manages to avoid it.
Hanzzle swings for the body but Nanahara moves out of range.
Nanahara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nanahara loads up on a big right hand but Hanzzle slips the punch.
Yuri Hanzzle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanzzle throws a lazy right hand but Nanahara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nanahara throws out a counter right but Hanzzle avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Hanzzle.
Nanahara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Hanzzle moves out of range.
Nanahara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hanzzle scores with a kick to the body.
Hanzzle slips a jab and a cross from Nanahara.
Hanzzle connects with a crisp jab.
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Hanzzle moves out of range.
Hanzzle tries to counter with a takedown but Nanahara is quick to defend against it.
Hanzzle closes the distance and clinches up with Nanahara, looking for a takedown. Hanzzle pushes Nanahara against the ropes but Nanahara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hanzzle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanzzle throws a low kick, looking for Nanahara's leg but Nanahara calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Hanzzle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nanahara is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hanzzle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nanahara's head.
Hanzzle wants to free his trapped foot but Nanahara is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Nanahara looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hanzzle is thwarting Nanahara's attempts to control the position.
Nanahara is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hanzzle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hanzzle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hanzzle trying to control the action but Nanahara is working from the bottom.
Hanzzle uses his free foot to push down on Nanahara's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nanahara.
Hanzzle landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3##SUB#
Hanzzle jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nanahara manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Check out the look on Hanzzle's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nanahara is trying to get back to half guard.
Hanzzle grinds an elbow into Nanahara's temple.
Hanzzle throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hanzzle wants to take a breather but Nanahara manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hanzzle.
Nanahara wants to stand but Hanzzle is controlling the position. #T4#
Hanzzle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanzzle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nanahara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanzzle is controlling him. #ES2#
Nanahara wriggles free and stands up.
Hanzzle staying out of range there.
Hanzzle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nanahara throws out the jab.
Hanzzle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nanahara takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Hanzzle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nanahara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanzzle lunges at Nanahara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nanahara's hand.
Nice defenses there by Nanahara.
Hanzzle dives in for a single leg takedown but Nanahara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Nanahara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hanzzle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nanahara swivels and escapes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nanahara checks a leg kick.
Hanzzle scores with the left hand. Nanahara knows he should have avoided that one.
Hanzzle throws a sloppy head kick and Nanahara moves out of range easily.
Hanzzle throws a leg kick
and Nanahara counters with a left and a right that stings Hanzzle.
Nanahara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hanzzle is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanzzle. Nanahara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick there by Hanzzle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nanahara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanzzle.
Nanahara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hanzzle to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hanzzle.
Nanahara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Nanahara to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanzzle goes for a double leg but Nanahara avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Nanahara continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Hanzzle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanzzle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nanahara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Hanzzle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nanahara napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nanahara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yuri Hanzzle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanzzle fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nanahara wants to get back to his feet.
Nanahara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanzzle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Hanzzle lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hanzzle trying to control the position but Nanahara is working away.
Hanzzle throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanzzle throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nanahara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanzzle throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hanzzle prevents Nanahara from escaping the position.#T3#
We've been informed that Nanahara has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Hanzzle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nanahara, who protects the arm well. #ES2#
Nanahara sneaks out the side door and pushes Hanzzle away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hanzzle lands a jab.
Hanzzle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nanahara in his tracks.
Yuri Hanzzle is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanzzle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nanahara misses with a wild body shot.
Nanahara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Nanahara misses. #T4#
Hanzzle throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nanahara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Yuri Hanzzle has been cut.
Nanahara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nanahara misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanzzle tries a head kick but it misses.
Nanahara tries to work over Hanzzle's front leg with a kick but Hanzzle checks it.
Nanahara checks a leg kick.
Nanahara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanzzle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hanzzle scores with a nice strike.
Hanzzle slips a jab from Nanahara.
Hanzzle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nanahara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hanzzle.
Nanahara throws a right and a left that Hanzzle avoids nicely.
Hanzzle shoots for a takedown but Nanahara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Nanahara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nanahara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Hanzzle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Hanzzle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nanahara throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Hanzzle counters by clinching up.
Hanzzle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hanzzle lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Hanzzle.
Nanahara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Nanahara blocks an uppercut.
Nanahara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hanzzle is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanzzle.
Hanzzle scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Nanahara's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hanzzle misses with the head strike.
Hanzzle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nanahara can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzzle tries a body shot but Nanahara blocks it.
Hanzzle misses with the head strike.
Hanzzle tries a body shot but Nanahara blocks it.
Hanzzle misses with a body punch.
Hanzzle is trying to pull guard but Nanahara turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Hanzzle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanzzle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nanahara is trying to push Hanzzle away but Hanzzle has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Nanahara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hanzzle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nanahara's efforts to push away.
Nanahara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nanahara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nanahara prevents a body shot from Hanzzle. #BC#
Hanzzle breaks from the clinch.
Hanzzle throws a push kick but Nanahara slaps the foot to one side.
Hanzzle throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body punch from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nanahara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Hanzzle closes the distance and clinches up with Nanahara, looking for a takedown. Hanzzle pushes Nanahara against the ropes but Nanahara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hanzzle misses with a head kick.
Nanahara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanzzle lands a jab to the head.
Nanahara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanzzle misses with a straight right.
Hanzzle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nanahara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hanzzle with a body shot.
Hanzzle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nanahara manages to avoid it.
Nanahara lands a nice shot that snaps Hanzzle's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanzzle misses with a two punch combination.
Nanahara misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Hanzzle counters with a single leg into guard. Nanahara didn't expect that.
Hanzzle trying to control but Nanahara is working from the bottom.
Hanzzle prevents Nanahara from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Hanzzle wants to control from the top but Nanahara keeps moving.
Hanzzle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nanahara wants to get back to his feet but Hanzzle passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle throwing shots but Nanahara is blocking nicely.
Nanahara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hanzzle stops Nanahara from getting back to his feet.
Hanzzle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Nanahara is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanzzle winds up and cracks Nanahara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hanzzle is trying to control the action in half guard but Nanahara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hanzzle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nanahara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hanzzle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hanzzle passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hanzzle is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nanahara can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Hanzzle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hanzzle 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Hanzzle!
A victorious Yuri Hanzzle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Shuya Nanahara stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry to disappoint everyone, Ill be back.'.
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Event:
Death Squad 291:Shuya v Dmitri
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Boitsoff 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.
Nanahara misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Boitsoff counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boitsoff is looking to take a break and control but Nanahara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nanahara is trying to stand back up but Boitsoff is controlling him
Boitsoff trying to control the action but Nanahara is working from the bottom.
Boitsoff is nestled in close to Nanahara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boitsoff trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nanahara is trying to maintain the position but Boitsoff is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara tries to kick Boitsoff off in order to stand up. Boitsoff Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Boitsoff tries to advance to mount but Nanahara denies him. #T1##SUB2#
Boitsoff tries for a kimura but Nanahara is defending well.
Nanahara is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Boitsoff trying to control the position but Nanahara is working away.
Boitsoff misses with the ground and pound.
Nanahara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Boitsoff goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nanahara rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boitsoff's guard! Nice work there by Nanahara!
Boitsoff wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Nanahara decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Boitsoff misses with a straight left.
Boitsoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nanahara moves away.
No luck for Boitsoff with that takedown attempt.
Boitsoff slips a straight right by Nanahara.#CL2#
Boitsoff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nanahara, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Nanahara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boitsoff wants to clinch
and Nanahara counters with a left and a right that stings Boitsoff. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boitsoff fails to pull guard.
#T3#
Nanahara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Nanahara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boitsoff.
Shuya Nanahara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Boitsoff.
Nanahara throws a shot from downtown. Boitsoff moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Nanahara. No joy for Boitsoff on that attempt.
Boitsoff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
It looks like Dmitry Boitsoff has been cut.
Nanahara throws a push kick but Boitsoff slaps the foot to one side.
Boitsoff is looking to clinch but Nanahara is avoiding it.
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Boitsoff avoids them all with ease.
Boitsoff fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Boitsoff tries to clinch but Nanahara moves away
and Nanahara counters with a left and a right that stings Boitsoff.
Boitsoff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boitsoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nanahara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nanahara misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Boitsoff has Nanahara up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Boitsoff manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Boitsoff forces Nanahara back against the cage and clinches.
Nanahara taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shuya Nanahara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Boitsoff's cut.
That's time! Nanahara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nanahara checks a low kick from Boitsoff.
Boitsoff misses with an uppercut.
Nanahara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boitsoff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nanahara swinging wildly here.
Nanahara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nanahara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Boitsoff closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nanahara quickly recovers to half guard.
Nanahara tries to get to full guard but Boitsoff has control of the leg.
Boitsoff prevents Nanahara from standing back up.
#T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boitsoff trying to control the action but Nanahara is working from the bottom.
Nanahara trying to hold on to Boitsoff's head to control him but Boitsoff postures up.
Nanahara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boitsoff.
Boitsoff prevents Nanahara from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Boitsoff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Boitsoff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boitsoff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nanahara defending well though. #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.#SUB2#
Boitsoff is trying to work for a kimura but Nanahara is defending well.
Boitsoff seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nanahara trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Boitsoff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nanahara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boitsoff. #SUB2#
Boitsoff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nanahara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boitsoff. #T3#
Boitsoff is nestled in close to Nanahara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nanahara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boitsoff.
Boitsoff is controlling the pace.
Boitsoff prevents Nanahara from standing back up.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Boitsoff seems to be working for a kimura but Nanahara defends the submission attempt.
Boitsoff is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nanahara is trying to stand.
Nanahara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nanahara is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boitsoff looking to finish Nanahara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nanahara!#SUB2#
Boitsoff looking for a guillotine from mount but Nanahara is having none of it.
Nanahara can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Boitsoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Boitsoff's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nanahara looks to land a right hand but Boitsoff moved out of range.
Boitsoff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nanahara keeps the fight on the outside.
Boitsoff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nanahara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boitsoff.
Boitsoff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boitsoff doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boitsoff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nanahara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boitsoff doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Nanahara counter with a right hand.
Shuya Nanahara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Boitsoff.#T1#
Boitsoff throws the left hand but Nanahara avoids the punch easily.
Nanahara throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Boitsoff counters with a shoot takedown. Nanahara fights it but they end up in guard.
Boitsoff with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
Nanahara has his feet on Boitsoff's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Boitsoff misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Nanahara misses the target.
Nanahara throws a series of strikes that have Boitsoff backpedaling.
Boitsoff shoots in for a takedown but Nanahara shows good takedown defense.
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Boitsoff avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boitsoff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nanahara.
#T2#
Boitsoff takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#
That has opened up Dmitry Boitsoff's cut even more.
Nanahara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boitsoff.
Nanahara misses with a low kick.
Nanahara misses with a straight left.
Boitsoff shoots in looking for a takedown. Nanahara tries to sprawl out of it but Boitsoff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nanahara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Boitsoff gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Boitsoff takes a little break here. Nanahara wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boitsoff is looking to take a break and control but Nanahara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boitsoff tries to advance to mount but Nanahara denies him. #SUB2#
Boitsoff goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nanahara rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boitsoff's guard! Nice work there by Nanahara! #SUB2#
Nanahara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nanahara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nanahara is looking to stand up but Boitsoff won't let him. #T4##SUB2#
Boitsoff looking for subs off his back but Nanahara has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Boitsoff looking for submissions off his back.
Nanahara wants to stand up but Boitsoff has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Boitsoff wants to improve his position but Nanahara is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shuya Nanahara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nanahara 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shuya Nanahara!
Shuya Nanahara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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