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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1# Karel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kenta on the side of the head. Karel blocks a head kick by Kenta.
Karel closes the distance and lands a one-two. Karel throws a sloppy head kick and Kenta moves out of range easily. A solid body kick from Karel. A slapping body kick lands there for Karel. Go Kenta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Karel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Karel scores with a jab to the body. Karel thumps Kenta with a low kick. Karel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Karel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Karel thuds his shin into the meat of Kenta's side. Kenta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karel finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenta's head. Karel scores with a hook. Kenta walks into a stiff left hand from Karel. Karel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Karel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. An inside leg kick lands from Karel. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Karel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kenta takes a step back to recover. Karel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Karel lands a head kick. Kenta smiles back at him and beckons him forward. The fight stays on the outside here - Kenta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# Karel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karel keeps the fight on the outside. Karel lands a really nice looking cross but Kenta seems unphased.
Karel lands a jab. Karel throws a nice head kick!
Karel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Karel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Karel swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenta. Karel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A punch combination from Karel misses. Karel darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Karel dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Karel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kenta's head. Kenta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Karel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kenta on the side of the head. #T2# Karel lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC# Kenta is rocked! Kenta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kenta is still on wobbly legs! Can Karel finish him? Karel lands with a big left! Kenta is wobbled badly! Karel comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Kenta to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jan Karel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1# Ross misses with a two punch combination.
Kenta throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily. #CL2# Ross tries to keep at a distance but Kenta has taken the fight into the clinch. Ross is looking to break free of the clinch but Kenta has double underhooks. Ross is trying to break free. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kenta. Ross wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenta won't allow it.
Kenta keeps control of Ross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ross really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Ross is trying to break the clinch but Kenta has him pressed against the cage. Kenta tries to land a knee to the head but Ross blocks with his arms.
Ross jumps guard but Kenta stands there with Ross around his waist. Ross gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kenta. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knees to the body from Kenta.
Ross is trying to break the clinch but Kenta has him pressed against the cage. Kenta prevents Ross from breaking the clinch.#BC# Ross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ross misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Ross wants to slow Kenta down by chopping away at his legs. Ross feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kenta's calf. Ross throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ross misses with an uppercut. Kenta saw that one coming. A head kick from Kenta lands but Ross takes it in his stride. #CL2# Kenta gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Ross is trying to pull guard but Kenta has him pressed against the cage. Kenta lands a hook that snaps the head of Ross backwards. Kenta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ross backwards. Kenta tries to land a knee to the head but Ross blocks with his arms.
Kenta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kenta tries to pull guard but Ross forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC# Ross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ross tests Kenta's chin there with a solid looking shot. Go Kenta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kenta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kenta there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2# Good work by Kenta as he checks the leg kick. Ross throws a right hand that Kenta ducks under and follows up with a left that Kenta also avoids with ease.#TD# Ross drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU# Ross stands up. Ross connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A left lands for Ross.#CL2# Kenta closes the distance and clinches. Kenta using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2# Kenta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Kenta has Ross up against the cage in a clinch.
Ross tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnathan Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him. A frustrated look appears on Ross's face as he tries to break the clinch. Ross working hard to break the clinch.#T3# Kenta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2# Kenta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Kenta has Ross up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenta tries a knee to the head but Ross blocks it.
Kenta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kenta with a knee to the head.
Kenta looks winded! A frustrated look appears on Ross's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kenta landing knees to the head.
Kenta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ross has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ross drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kenta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Ross's face as he tries to break the clinch. Ross looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Ross is trying to push Kenta away but Kenta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Ross is trying to break the clinch but Kenta has him pressed against the cage. #T4# Ross is trying to break the clinch but Kenta is controlling him. Kenta keeps control of Ross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ross can't break the clinch.
#TD# Ross drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2# Kenta gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Ross connects with a leg kick. Kenta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Ross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kenta's waist but Kenta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ross off to one side. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kenta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ross.#CL2# Kenta drives through and clinches with Ross against the cage.
Ross has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kenta after a bit of a struggle. Kenta scores a nice knee to the body.
Kenta lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Kenta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ross's efforts to push away. Kenta slows down the pace here.
Ross takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Go Kenta dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##CL2# Kenta moves into the clinch.#TD2# Kenta drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU# Ross stands up from Kenta's guard - Ross perhaps looking for a knockout. An inside leg kick from Ross misses. We've been informed that Kenta has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Ross misses with a wild combination.
Ross connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Ross works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Ross misses the jab. Ross rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kenta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2# Kenta has Ross up against the cage in a clinch.
Ross wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ross can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ross's face as he tries to break the clinch. Ross is trying to force a seperation but Kenta has the dominant position. Ross jumps guard but Kenta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1# Ross has had enough of the clinch but Kenta keeps him there for the moment. Kenta working Ross over with knees to the body. A bit of stalling here from Kenta.
Kenta with a knee to the head.
Kenta has Ross pressed against the cage, preventing Ross from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Ross tries for a takedown but Kenta manages to get underhooks.
Kenta lands an elbow inside. #TD# Ross jumps guard and drags Kenta to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2# Kenta stands up and waves to Ross to follow him. #CL2# Kenta rushes Ross and presses him up against the cage. Kenta has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ross looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnathan Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him. A knee to the head by Kenta.
Kenta lands a knee to the body.
#T2# Kenta scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kenta lands a nice elbow. Ross wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenta won't allow it.
Ross tries to break the clinch but Kenta is controlling the position. Ross takes a knee to the side of the body. Ross is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Kenta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Kenta. Ross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ross is trying to break free. Kenta lands an elbow that stopped Ross in his tracks for a moment. Ross can't break the clinch.
Kenta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kenta jumps guard but Ross turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. A frustrated look appears on Ross's face as he tries to break the clinch. Ross is trying to push Kenta away but Kenta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3# Ross is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kenta is defending well. Ross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kenta has him pressed against the cage. Ross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kenta lands an elbow inside that Ross shrugs off. Kenta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kenta has him pressed against the cage. Ross working hard to break the clinch. Ross tries to break free but Kenta pushes him back against the cage. Ross is trying to break free. Kenta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ross wants a takedown.
#BC# Ross breaks the clinch.
Ross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kenta under the eye. Ross scores with a jab. Kenta acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2# Kenta has Ross up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenta lands an elbow just above Ross 's eye. #T4# Ross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kenta lands a nice elbow. #BC2# Kenta manages to break the clinch.
Ross keeps the fight on the outside. 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! Ross misses with a looping right.#CL2# Kenta takes the fight into the clinch. Ross is trying to pull guard but Kenta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Ross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ross working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Kenta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Johnathan Ross is winning the standup battle so far. Ross takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ross is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Kenta is looking to clinch. #CL2# Kenta clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Go Kenta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Kenta is looking to clinch but Ross is avoiding it.
Kenta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ross. Kenta staying out of range there. Ross lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2# Kenta moves into range and clinches up with Ross. Kenta scores with a knee to the head.
Kenta avoiding damage.
Ross wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Ross takes an elbow to the forehead. Kenta jumps guard but Ross turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ross is trying to break the clinch but Kenta has him pressed against the cage. Kenta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ross is trying to push Kenta away but Kenta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC# Ross breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Kenta drives through and clinches with Ross against the cage.
#BC# Ross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1# Ross dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kenta staying out of range there.#CL2# Kenta has closed the distance and engaged Ross in a clinch.
Kenta lands an elbow inside. #BC2# Kenta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Go Kenta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ross lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenta at a distance.
Kenta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ross swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ross appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Ross lands with a good body shot. The fighters circle momentarily. Ross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Ross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kenta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2# Kenta instigates a clinch. Kenta with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ross has had enough of the clinch but Kenta keeps him there for the moment. Kenta misses with a knee strike.
Kenta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Kenta keeps control of Ross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Ross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Go Kenta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Kenta lands with a kick to the temple. Ross shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Ross is looking to score with low kicks. Ross paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Kenta ducks right into an uppercut from Ross. Ross tries to land a leg kick but Kenta saw it coming and moves away.
Kenta slips under a jab from Ross. Ross moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Ross throws a right hand that Kenta ducks under and follows up with a left that Kenta also avoids with ease. Kenta moves out of range of the leg kick from Ross. Ross throws a hook but Kenta blocks it.#CL2# Kenta has Ross up against the cage in a clinch.
Ross wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenta won't allow it.
Kenta is trying to pull guard but Ross turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Ross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kenta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3# Kenta looking to throw knees to the head but Ross is blocking nicely.
Kenta pressing his opponent against the cage. Kenta keeps control of Ross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Ross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ross throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Nice elbow from Kenta. #BC# Ross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ross throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2# Kenta rushes Ross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A frustrated look appears on Ross's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4##BC# Ross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Kenta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Ross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ross throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2# Kenta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ross wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenta won't allow it.
Ross is trying to break free. Kenta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ross's defenses. A knee to the head by Kenta.
This has been an exciting period of action! The referee is keeping an eye on Kenta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD# Ross jumps guard.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Kenta from controlling successfully. Johnathan Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES# Ross manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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 Johnathan Ross. I think Kenta 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Go Kenta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Cragla rushes Kenta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Cragla misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cragla. Cragla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Cragla can't find room to land a body shot as Kenta controls the action.
Cragla is leaning against Kenta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Cragla lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kenta backwards. Kenta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cragla.
Kenta missing with knees to the body.
Cragla scores with a hook to the body. Cragla managing to block the knees to the body from Kenta.
Cragla tries to throw a body punch but Kenta avoids it by throwing Cragla back against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kenta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Cragla lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenta backwards. Cragla lands a hook that snaps the head of Kenta backwards. Cragla throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kenta tries to break free but Cragla pushes him back against the cage. Cragla on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kenta misses with a knee to the head. A right hand to the body from Cragla.
Kenta is breathing heavily.#T1# A hook to the body from Cragla.
A short right from Cragla. Cragla lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kenta backwards. A short right from Cragla on the inside. Cragla lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Nice body punch from Cragla. Still in the clinch, Cragla scores with a nice short uppercut. Cragla lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kenta. A short uppercut from Cragla. Cragla presses Kenta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Cragla lands a shoulder strike. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cragla lands with a left to the head. A short right from Cragla. #ROC2# Kenta is rocked! Cragla lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Oh Kenta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cragla lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Cragla scores with a nice hook to the head. Cragla creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kenta with a big uppercut! Kenta tries to clinch up but Cragla pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kenta to the mat! Kenta covers up and Cragla unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jamiril Cragla!
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Event:
Immortals 23 Paulik v Sojka
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Kenta forces Omad back against the cage and clinches.#TD# Kenta decides to pull guard. Omad advances to half guard. Omad working over Kenta with some ground and pound. Kenta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Omad moves into full mount! Kenta won't be happy about that! Omad wants to control the pace but Kenta is squirming around nicely. Omad controlling the position easily from mount. Kenta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kenta tries to get out of the position. Omad has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kenta's face.
Kenta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Omad on the ground. Omad controlling from mount. #SUB2# Omad has hold of Kenta's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kenta manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kenta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kenta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1# Omad controlling the pace for now. #SUB2# Omad working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2# Omad is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kenta is surviving well by controlling Omad's body position as best he can. #SUB2# Omad is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kenta can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Omad landing shots from mount. #CUT2# It looks like Go Kenta has been cut.#T2# Omad scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kenta?
#CUT2# Go Kenta's cut is getting worse. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Omad is working for a guillotine from mount but Kenta frees his head quite easily.
Omad looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Kenta covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Farzad Omad!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD# James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. James is keen to just control but Kenta is a slippery customer.#SUB# James is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kenta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James. #SUB# James is working for a kimura but Kenta is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# James is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kenta has managed to free his arm - good work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kenta won't allow James to pass to mount. #T1# James is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB# James is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kenta has managed to escape the submission attempt.
James won't let Kenta get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB# James jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kenta manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB# James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Kenta prevents James from moving into mount. #T2# James trying to control the action but Kenta is working from the bottom. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kenta can do anything to dispel that myth. Kenta tries to improve position but can't. #SUB# James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Kenta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kenta is looking to work his way out of this bad position but James is controlling him well.#SUB# James is trying to get an arm triangle but Kenta is defending well. James in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB# James is trying to get an arm triangle but Kenta is defending well. #T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. James is looking to take a break and control but Kenta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. James is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kenta's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB# James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kenta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. James is breathing heavily.#T4# Kenta is pushing James's head away, looking to escape. James manages to hold on to the position though. James slows the pace down. James lands a few punches from side control.#SUB# James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kenta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kenta struggling a bit here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew James dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kenta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Kenta tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenta can do to turn this around? Kenta lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those. James tries to circle away but Kenta has him pinned against the cage. James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kenta prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew James. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kenta misses with a knee to the head. A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenta. Kenta lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Kenta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses. #T1# James is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kenta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Kenta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kenta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kenta connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Kenta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kenta lands a left hand.
Kenta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kenta lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off. A bit of stalling here from Kenta.
James is looking for a takedown. James tries for a takedown but Kenta manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Kenta. Kenta landing knees to the body.
#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! James takes an elbow to the forehead. Kenta scores with a knee to the head.
Kenta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kenta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Kenta lands an elbow just above James 's eye. #BC2# Kenta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Kenta forces James back against the cage and clinches. Kenta leaning against his opponent.
Kenta lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those. Kenta gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. James is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kenta is defending well. Kenta lands a knee to the head.
#T3# Kenta scores with a knee to the head.
#TD2# Kenta pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB# James drops back looking for a leg! Kenta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kenta manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Kenta's guard. Kenta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kenta keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. Kenta wants to stand up but James is controlling him. James cracks Kenta with a solid left hand.#T4# James pushing down on Kenta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kenta's head. Kenta is staying active underneath James, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# James looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kenta tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Go Kenta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##CL2# James tries to keep at a distance but Kenta has taken the fight into the clinch. Kenta lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off. Kenta scores with a knee to the head.
Go Kenta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. James is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kenta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kenta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kenta lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. James is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kenta is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew James. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Kenta manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. James trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. James won't allow Kenta to get back to his feet. #T1# James looking to pass the guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kenta wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it. Kenta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. James working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. James wants to control from the top but Kenta keeps moving. James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. James won't allow Kenta to get back to his feet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Kenta moves into the clinch. A knee to the head by Kenta.
#T2# Kenta lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off. #TD2# Kenta pulls guard effortlessly. James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB# James drops back looking for a leg! Kenta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kenta manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Kenta's guard. James controlling from the top position. James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kenta's guard. #SUB# James is looking for a kimura but Kenta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage. #T3##SUB# James is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Kenta is defending against the submission attempts here by James.
Kenta looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB# James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kenta sees it coming and defends easily.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kenta looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB# James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kenta defends it well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# James wants to work for an arm triangle but Kenta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Go Kenta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Kenta 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:29 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:29 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Go Kenta!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Kenta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Kenta lands an elbow just above Van Den Bosh 's eye. #BC2# Van Den Bosh breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Kenta forces Van Den Bosh back against the cage and clinches. Kenta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Den Boshs head. Kenta misses with a knee strike.
Kenta unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kenta lands an elbow just above Van Den Bosh 's eye. Kenta lands a knee to the head.
Van Den Bosh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD# Kenta decides to pull guard. Kenta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Den Bosh controls the pace. Van Den Bosh passes Kenta's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kenta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Van Den Bosh trying to control the action but Kenta is working from the bottom. #T1##SU2# Van Den Bosh stands up out of the half guard. #CL# Kenta moves into the clinch successfully.
Kenta avoiding damage.
Van Den Bosh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kenta to keep the fight standing. Van Den Bosh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kenta just stands there and leans against the cage. Van Den Bosh looks winded!#TD# Kenta drags the fight down to the ground.
Van Den Bosh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Van Den Bosh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Kenta keeping moving, preventing Van Den Bosh from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Kenta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Van Den Bosh drops back looking for a leg! Kenta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kenta manages to kick Van Den Bosh off! Van Den Bosh jumps back into Kenta's guard. Van Den Bosh prevents Kenta from getting back to his feet. Kenta trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU2# Van Den Bosh gets to his feet. Kenta looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3# Van Den Bosh fails with a takedown attempt. Go Kenta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Van Den Bosh. Van Den Bosh misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL# Kenta moves into the clinch. Kenta misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenta. Kenta is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Van Den Bosh has had enough of the clinch but Kenta keeps him there for the moment. Kenta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2# Van Den Bosh pulls guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Van Den Bosh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU# Kenta stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL# Kenta moves into range and clinches up with Van Den Bosh.#T4# Kenta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kenta lands a damaging elbow. #BC# Kenta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Kenta rushes Van Den Bosh and presses him up against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stalling in the clinch from Kenta.
#TD# Kenta ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kenta no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Van Den Bosh stands up over Kenta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Van Den Bosh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU2# Van Den Bosh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2# Kenta tries to keep at a distance but Van Den Bosh has taken the fight into the clinch. Van Den Bosh tries to circle away but Kenta has him pinned against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Go Kenta dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##CL# Kenta darts in and clinches Van Den Bosh up against the cage. Van Den Bosh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenta. Kenta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Go Kenta has scored more points in the clinch so far. A shot in the inside from Kenta. Kenta gets underhooks to prevent Van Den Bosh's takedown attempt.
#TD# Kenta pulls guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kenta is looking to stand up but Van Den Bosh isn't so interested in that idea. Van Den Bosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kenta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Van Den Bosh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Van Den Bosh is breathing heavily. Kenta keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1# Van Den Bosh wants to control but Kenta is keeping him busy. Kenta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Den Bosh can do to turn this around? Van Den Bosh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Bastian Van Den Bosh has got the better of the ground game so far. Kenta tries to roll over but Van Den Bosh keeps him under control. Kenta tries to kick Van Den Bosh off but Van Den Bosh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Van Den Bosh working Kenta over with strikes. Van Den Bosh stops Kenta from getting back to his feet.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Van Den Bosh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL# Kenta moves into range and clinches up with Van Den Bosh. Kenta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Den Bosh backwards. Stalling in the clinch from Van Den Bosh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenta. Kenta prevents a takedown attempt there.
Go Kenta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Van Den Bosh. Kenta unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Den Bosh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Van Den Bosh is trying to pull guard but Kenta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC# Kenta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Kenta clinches up with Van Den Bosh and pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Kenta jumps guard.
Van Den Bosh wants to control from the top but Kenta keeps moving. Kenta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3# Van Den Bosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Van Den Bosh drops back looking for a leg! Kenta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kenta manages to kick Van Den Bosh off! Van Den Bosh jumps back into Kenta's guard. Kenta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kenta wants to stand but Van Den Bosh is controlling the position. Van Den Bosh scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Van Den Bosh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Van Den Bosh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Kenta clinches. Knees in the clinch landing for Kenta.
Van Den Bosh is trying to pull guard but Kenta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kenta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC# Kenta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Kenta closes the distance and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Go Kenta dominated that second round. That's time! Kenta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Kenta closes the distance and clinches. Kenta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Den Bosh's defenses. Kenta lands an elbow inside that Van Den Bosh shrugs off. Van Den Bosh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kenta fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Go Kenta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Kenta closes the distance and clinches. Van Den Bosh fails to pull guard.
Van Den Bosh has had enough of the clinch but Kenta keeps him there for the moment.#BC# Kenta manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Van Den Bosh gets tackled into the cage by Kenta. Kenta maintains the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kenta connects with a knee to the head.
Kenta scores with a knee to the head.
Kenta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Den Bosh's defenses. A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenta. Van Den Bosh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kenta connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Den Bosh's face.
#T1# Kenta pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD# Kenta decides to pull guard. Van Den Bosh wants to control from the top but Kenta keeps moving. Van Den Bosh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kenta wants to get back to his feet but Van Den Bosh is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Kenta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kenta tries to get out of the position. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Van Den Bosh working his ground and pound in the gym. Van Den Bosh wants to pass the guard but Kenta is keeping the position. Go Kenta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Kenta is looking to stand up but Van Den Bosh isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Kenta instigates a clinch. Van Den Bosh struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenta controls his hands.
Van Den Bosh looking for a takedown. Go Kenta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Van Den Bosh.#BC# Kenta breaks the clinch.
#CL# Kenta has closed the distance and engaged Van Den Bosh in a clinch.
The referee calls for Kenta to work.
#T3# Van Den Bosh takes a shot to the head. #TD# Kenta manages to pull guard.
Van Den Bosh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Van Den Bosh trying to control but Kenta is working from the bottom. Van Den Bosh stops Kenta from standing up. #SU2# Van Den Bosh stands up from Kenta's guard - Van Den Bosh perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL# Kenta gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4# Kenta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Den Bosh blocks it with crossed arms. #BC# Kenta manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Kenta has closed the distance and engaged Van Den Bosh in a clinch.
Kenta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD# Kenta jumps guard and drags Van Den Bosh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Bastian Van Den Bosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Van Den Bosh is looking to work some ground and pound but Kenta has wrist control. Van Den Bosh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Van Den Bosh throwing strikes from guard but Kenta blocks nicely. Van Den Bosh with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight! Go Kenta showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kenta 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Go Kenta!
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