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Event:
LKO Fight Night 9
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nau defend it? Johnson steps over the head and cranks it - Nau is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Curtis Johnson!
Curtis Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Nau tries to clinch but Mathers Iii moves away #TD#
and Mathers Iii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nau wants to control the position but Mathers Iii says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mathers Iii is keen to just control but Nau is a slippery customer.
Nau is trying to get back to full guard.
Mathers Iii wants to free his trapped foot but Nau is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nau wants to get back to his feet.
Nau tries to roll over but Mathers Iii keeps him under control.
Nau is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nau wants to improve his position but Mathers Iii is controlling well.
Nau keeps trying to improve his position.
Mathers Iii takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Mathers Iii stops Nau from getting back to his feet.
Nau pushes Mathers Iii off but Mathers Iii dives into side control.
Mathers Iii is staying tight to Nau's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Mathers Iii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nau manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mathers Iii not doing much here.
Nau keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nau wants to improve his position but Mathers Iii is controlling well.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nau is trying to stand back up but Mathers Iii is controlling him
Nau tries to get to full guard but Mathers Iii has control of the leg.
Nau desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mathers Iii throws the left hand but Nau avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Mathers Iii clinches. #TD#
Mathers Iii is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nau can't fight it off and eventually Mathers Iii manages to take the fight to the floor. Nau looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mathers Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Nau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mathers Iii pushing down on Nau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mathers Iii is pressing down on Nau's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nau is holding on for now. #ES2#
Nau has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mathers Iii is on him like a limpet, forcing Nau back against the cage.
Nau will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mathers Iii up against the cage.
Nau holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nau receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Nau gets underhooks to prevent Mathers Iii's takedown attempt.
Mathers Iii is trying to break the clinch but Nau has him pressed against the cage.
Nau blocks the elbow strike.
Mathers Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mathers Iii is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mathers Iii is trying to break the clinch but Nau is controlling him.#T4#
Nau taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've been informed that Nau has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mathers Iii's elbow.
Nau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mathers Iii backwards.
Nau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nau taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nau scores with a shot to the side of Mathers Iii's head. #TD#
Mathers Iii decides to pull guard.
Nau stops Mathers Iii from standing up.
Mathers Iii working a defensive guard here.
Mathers Iii is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nau wants to stand and escape but instead Mathers Iii has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
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 Marshall Bruce Mathers Iii will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mathers Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathers Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marshall Bruce Mathers Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mathers Iii darts in and clinches Nau up against the cage.
Mathers Iii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nau misses with some punches.
Nau has a couple of punches blocked by Mathers Iii.
Mathers Iii is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mathers Iii lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Nau working for a triangle but Mathers Iii defends it easily.
Nau pulls Mathers Iii in close to his closed guard and prevents Mathers Iii from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Nau looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nau has control of Mathers Iii's left arm, preventing Mathers Iii from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mathers Iii is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Nau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nau looking to control.
Mathers Iii advances to half guard.
Nau is looking to get back to full guard here but Mathers Iii has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mathers Iii 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 Nau's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Nau is looking to reverse the position.
Nau manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mathers Iii's best efforts.
Nau is refusing to be controlled, as Mathers Iii sits in half guard.
Nau is looking to improve his position.
Nau won't allow Mathers Iii to pass to mount.
Nau wants to improve his position but Mathers Iii is controlling well.
Mathers Iii wants to pass to mount but Nau is defending the position. #T3#
Nau wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Mathers Iii is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nau tries to kick Mathers Iii off but Mathers Iii keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mathers Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Mathers Iii has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nau leaning against his opponent.
Nau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nau keeps control of Mathers Iii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Mathers Iii is trying to pull guard but Nau has him pressed against the cage.
Mathers Iii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nau pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Bruce Mathers Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nau misses with the head strike.
Nau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nau working aggressively here.
Nau misses with a punch on the inside.
Mathers Iii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Nau moves into range and clinches up with Mathers Iii.
The referee calls for Nau to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Mathers Iii turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mathers Iii manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Nau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Piektais Nau 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Nau clinches with his opponent.
Nau working aggressively here.
#BC#
Mathers Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathers Iii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nau swivels and escapes.#CL#
Mathers Iii takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nau avoiding damage.
Mathers Iii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nau misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1##TD#
Mathers Iii jumps into guard, dragging Nau to the mat.
Nau looking to pass the guard.
Mathers Iii wants to sweep here but Nau controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mathers Iii has control of Nau's left arm, preventing Nau from doing any damage.
Mathers Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Mathers Iii, not yet. #SUB#
Mathers Iii throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nau uses it to pass to side control.
#T2#
Nau wants to stand but Mathers Iii has his arm trapped.
Marshall Bruce Mathers Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nau is looking to take a break and control but Mathers Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mathers Iii tries to escape but Nau is in control.
Nau wants to stand but Mathers Iii has his arm trapped.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mathers Iii misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Mathers Iii gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mathers Iii wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Bruce Mathers Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nau just leaning against Mathers Iii, taking a breather.
Mathers Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mathers Iii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nau is struggling to control the position.
Mathers Iii wants to get back to striking at distance but Nau won't allow it.
#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Nau.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mathers Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mathers Iii wants a takedown but no success here.
Nau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Nau as the two fighters clinch.
Nau leaning against his opponent.
Nau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nau lands a hook that snaps the head of Mathers Iii backwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mathers Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mathers Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mathers Iii backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piektais Nau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nau 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Nau moves into the clinch successfully.
Nau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Liu Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nau smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Nau closes the distance and clinches.
Nau scores with a shot to the side of Liu Jr's head.
Nau lands with a right to the head.
Liu Jr is working for takedown but Nau is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Nau.
Still in the clinch, Nau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Liu Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Piektais Nau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jie Liu Jr.
Nau scores with a shoulder strike.
Nau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Nau.
#T1#
Nau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liu Jr backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nau.
Nau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nau digs a right hand underneath Liu Jr's ribcage. Liu Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nau taking a breather.
Nau scores with a shoulder strike. #KD#
Nau drops Liu Jr onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Liu Jr is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Liu Jr is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jie Liu Jr has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Liu Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Nau finish him?
Liu Jr looks winded!
Nau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Liu Jr being controlled against the cage.
Nau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Liu Jr backwards.
Nau pushes Liu Jr against the cage. Nau is working some dirty boxing. Nau pushes off with a quick right hook! Liu Jr goes down! Liu Jr tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nau moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piektais Nau!
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