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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Nixon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yamada looking to control.
Nixon throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Yamada is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Yamada lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yamada wants to stand up but Nixon has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Yamada keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nixon regains full guard. Nicely done. #SU2#
Yamada stands up and waves to Nixon to follow him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Yamada lands a big head kick that sends Nixon tumbling to the mat! Yamada takes a step backwards and waves Nixon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Nixon is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Rudolf Nixon has been cut.#CL2#
Yamada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Nixon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1##BC2#
Yamada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nixon ducks into an uppercut from Yamada and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masaru Yamada!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Staker throws a head kick that Nixon semi-blocks.
Nixon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD2#
Staker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Staker tries to pass to full mount but Nixon defends it.
Staker scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#
Nixon is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nixon wants to control but Staker is keeping busy.
Oh Nixon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nixon wants to control the action here but instead Staker manages to pass to full mount!
Nixon seems to have got his legs back now.
Nixon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nixon is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staker trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
The referee warns Nixon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Staker lands a big shot to the head and Nixon winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jack Staker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Trik shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Trik was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Trik is chipping away with strikes.
Nixon wants to control but Trik postures up.
Nixon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Trik trying to control the position but Nixon is working away.
Nixon is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trik landing strikes. #SU2#
Trik decides to stand back up. Trik steps back and let's Nixon get back to his feet.
Trik misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Nixon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Trik. Nixon shrugs it off though.
Trik lands a nice looking body kick.#TD#
Trik gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nixon to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Trik scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Nixon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trik quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Trik has one foot on Nixon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Star Trik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon ducks right into an uppercut from Trik.
Sloppy strikes from Trik. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Trik gets tackled into the cage by Nixon. Nixon maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Trik gets control of Nixon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Trik will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Trik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Trik kicks Nixon off and gets to his feet.
Trik throws a head kick that misses.
Nixon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
Nixon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Trik manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Trik throws a leg kick but Nixon checks it. #TD#
Nixon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Trik's guard.#ES2#
Trik scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
Trik scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Nixon drives through with a takedown into Trik's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Trik has his feet on Nixon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nixon is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Trik moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Trik breaks from the clinch.
Trik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trik throws a nice looking combination but Nixon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trik throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2#
Trik shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Trik was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4#
Nixon is trying to control Trik's posture but Trik avoids it.
The strikes coming from Trik are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nixon struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Trik decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Trik scores with a takedown into Nixon's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon controlling Trik's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Trik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nixon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trik scores with a jab to the body.
Trik misses with a combination
#CL#
and Nixon counters by clinching up.
Trik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trik working Nixon over with knees to the body.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Trik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Star Trik seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Trik has closed the distance and engaged Nixon in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Trik with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Nixon is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Rudolf Nixon has been cut.#BC2#
Trik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oh Nixon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Trik lands a huge takedown. Nixon is out but the ref is slow to react and Trik lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Nixon lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Star Trik!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Nixon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Master manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nixon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Master turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Master tries for a kimura but Nixon is defending well. #SUB2#
Master is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nixon has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB2#
Master has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nixon is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Master yanks on the arm and Nixon is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Master.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grappling Master!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Sakuraba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nixon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sakuraba's waist but Sakuraba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nixon off to one side. #TD2#
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nixon is trying to defend but Sakuraba finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sakuraba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nixon trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon is positioning himself well to prevent Sakuraba advancing to mount.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Nixon is having none of it. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sakuraba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sakuraba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nixon wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Sakuraba is trying to control. Nixon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nixon is trying to control but can't.
Nixon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sakuraba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sakuraba's back!
Nixon somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T2#
Sakuraba is trapped and Nixon is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Nixon is striking from the back but Sakuraba escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Nixon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
Nixon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba is trying to control but can't.
Sakuraba regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakuraba has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Sakuraba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nixon.
Nixon scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU#
Nixon stands up and waves to Sakuraba to follow him.
Nixon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakuraba circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakuraba with the counter takedown but Nixon avoids it easily.
Sakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sakuraba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nixon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakuraba defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolf Nixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nixon is breathing heavily.#T4##TD2#
Sakuraba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nixon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nixon throws a strike but Sakuraba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakuraba throws a big elbow that misses.
Sakuraba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sakuraba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nixon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinju Sakuraba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nixon has his hands clasped together around Sakuraba's back. He's all about the action.
Sakuraba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sakuraba is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nixon pulls Sakuraba in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon is trying to keep Sakuraba in close.
Nixon has a closed guard, preventing Sakuraba from standing up. #T1#
Sakuraba won't allow Nixon to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sakuraba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Nixon is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nixon misses with a takedown attempt - Sakuraba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Sakuraba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nixon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakuraba is in Nixon's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Sakuraba drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nixon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nixon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nixon! #REVR#
Sakuraba takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nixon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nixon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sakuraba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nixon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sakuraba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nixon.
Nixon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ES2#
Sakuraba kicks Nixon off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sakuraba but Sakuraba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##TD2#
Sakuraba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sakuraba lands in his opponent's guard.
Nixon wants to improve his position but instead Sakuraba has moved into half guard.
Sakuraba scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nixon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Nixon is trying to control but can't.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Nixon is a slippery customer.
Sakuraba wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Sakuraba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sakuraba takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakuraba controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinju Sakuraba 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sakuraba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shinju Sakuraba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sakuraba darts in and clinches Nixon up against the cage.
Nixon just leaning against Sakuraba, taking a breather.
Nixon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sakuraba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nixon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sakuraba after a bit of a struggle.
Nixon trying to stall but Sakuraba improves his position.
Nixon taking a breather.
Nixon'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sakuraba pulls guard.
Nixon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sakuraba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nixon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Sakuraba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nixon is trying to keep Sakuraba in close.
Sakuraba stays in close to Nixon's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sakuraba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nixon's head.
Nixon has control of Sakuraba's left arm, preventing Sakuraba from doing any damage.
Nixon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sakuraba controls the pace.
Sakuraba trying to control but Nixon is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba won't allow Nixon to sweep him here.
Nixon is controlling Sakuraba's posture.#T3#
Sakuraba is pushing down on Nixon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nixon is fighting to maintain full guard but Sakuraba has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nixon is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
Sakuraba wants to stand up but Nixon is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sakuraba in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Sakuraba.
Nixon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sakuraba counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolf Nixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nixon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sakuraba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nixon somewhat.#T4#
Sakuraba stuns Nixon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sakuraba scores with a hook to the body. Nixon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Sakuraba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nixon to the mat! Nixon manages to get full guard.
Nixon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakuraba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Sakuraba stands and steps away. Nixon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Sakuraba darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinju Sakuraba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakuraba 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinju Sakuraba!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Nixon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nixon is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delos Santos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Delos Santos preventing the sweep.
Nixon trying to control the position here.
Delos Santos wants to control from the top but Nixon keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Delos Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nixon is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Nixon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU#
Nixon stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Delos Santos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nixon on his heels. He'll look to pass Nixon's guard now, I'm sure.
Delos Santos throwing strikes but missing.
Nixon is pulling down on Delos Santos's head to control his posture. #T2#
Delos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nixon pulls Delos Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents Delos Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Delos Santos wants to control from the top but Nixon keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nixon misses with a takedown attempt
and Delos Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Delos Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Delos Santos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Delos Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Nixon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nixon gets full guard.
Nixon keeping full guard, as Delos Santos tries to pass.
Delos Santos looks winded!
Nixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delos Santos is one step ahead there.
Delos Santos trying to control but Nixon is working from the bottom.
Delos Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Nixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SU#
Nixon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Delos Santos, up you get!
Nixon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Delos Santos defends well and Nixon ends up having to push Delos Santos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Delos Santos scores with a takedown into Nixon's guard.
Nixon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Delos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Nixon is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delos Santos is fighting to break Nixon's control of his arms but Nixon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delos Santos is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elton Delos Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Delos Santos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD#
Nixon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Delos Santos's half guard.#ES2#
Delos Santos makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nixon.
Delos Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Nixon, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Delos Santos closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Nixon being controlled against the cage.
Delos Santos taking a breather. #BC2#
Delos Santos manages to break the clinch.
Nixon closes the distance and clinches up with Delos Santos, looking for a takedown. Nixon pushes Delos Santos against the cage but Delos Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolf Nixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nixon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Delos Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Delos Santos misses.#TD2#
Delos Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nixon!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nixon can't do much from the bottom here.
Delos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Nixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SU2#
Delos Santos decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nixon to his feet.
Nixon fails with a takedown attempt.
Nixon dives in and grabs Delos Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Delos Santos pushes down on Nixon's head and hops out.
Elton Delos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon fails to land the takedown.#T3##TD2#
Delos Santos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nixon was covering up waiting for the punch and Delos Santos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nixon keeping moving, preventing Delos Santos from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nixon looking to control.
Delos Santos is fighting to break Nixon's control of his arms but Nixon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Nixon has a closed guard, preventing Delos Santos from standing up.
Delos Santos wants to control from the top but Nixon keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Elton Delos Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Delos Santos wants to stand and escape but instead Nixon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Delos Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Delos Santos is looking for a triangle but Nixon pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nixon is working Delos Santos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nixon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elton Delos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Delos Santos.
Delos Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nixon keeps working.
Delos Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nixon struggling a bit here.
Nixon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Delos Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nixon is trying to control Delos Santos's posture but Delos Santos avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delos Santos looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nixon is avoiding damage well.
Delos Santos working away.
Nixon is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Delos Santos taking a breather here.
Nixon is looking for a sweep.
Nixon taking a bit of punishment here - Delos Santos scoring with strikes.
Delos Santos trying to control the position but Nixon is working away.
Delos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nixon manages to get back to half guard.
Delos Santos is thwarting Nixon's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nixon has his hands clasped together around Delos Santos's back. He's all about the action.
Nixon continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Delos Santos darts in and clinches Nixon up against the cage.#TD2#
Delos Santos has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nixon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nixon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nixon wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Delos Santos avoiding Nixon 's attempts to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nixon is in bad spot here.
Nixon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nixon holds on for dear life.#SU2#
Delos Santos stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Delos Santos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nixon is trying to control but can't.
Nixon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Delos Santos is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Nixon manages to get to full guard.
Delos Santos being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Elton Delos Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Delos Santos 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elton Delos Santos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Thompson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nixon's guard.
Thompson trying to control but Nixon is working from the bottom.
Nixon is controlling Thompson's posture.
Thompson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nixon looking to control but Thompson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is looking to advance position but Nixon won't allow it. #T1#
Nixon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nixon is trying to control but Thompson manages to pass to mount!
Thompson looking to ground and pound but Nixon is blocking nicely.
Nixon wants to control but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thompson thowing shots but they're missing. #T2#
Nixon tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.
Thompson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nixon working to try and regain half guard.
Nixon gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Thompson trying to work for an americana but Nixon has managed to regain full guard.
Nixon managing to control the position. #T3#
Nixon keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Thompson is fighting to break Nixon's control of his arms but Nixon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thompson controlling from the top position.
Nixon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
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.
Thompson trying to control but Nixon is working from the bottom.
Nixon pulls Thompson in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Thompson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thompson looks winded!
Nixon is controlling Thompson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Thompson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nixon trying to hold on to Thompson's head to control him but Thompson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thompson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Thompson feints and as Nixon raises his hands in defense, Thompson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
John Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nixon is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Nixon working a defensive guard but Thompson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nixon is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Nixon is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Nixon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nixon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thompson off and has taken his back!#T1#
Thompson turns into Nixon and is now in his guard.
Nixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Nixon looking to control.
Nixon pulls Thompson in to control the position.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nixon is keeping the position for now.
Thompson is breathing heavily.#T2#
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nixon is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Nixon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thompson slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nixon controlling the position well.
Thompson is thwarting Nixon's attempts to control the position.
Nixon wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
#T3#
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nixon defending well though.
Thompson prevents Nixon from improving his position.
Thompson tries to pass to full mount but Nixon defends it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nixon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nixon off to one side. #TD2#
Nixon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson being controlled here momentarily.
Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Nixon working a defensive guard here.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nixon is proving hard to escape from.
Nixon is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nixon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thompson 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Nixon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thompson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nixon keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Nixon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nixon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson trying to control but Nixon is working from the bottom.
Nixon trying to control the position here.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nixon controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
Nixon strikes from his own guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Thompson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson 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.
Nixon has control of Thompson's left arm, preventing Thompson from doing any damage. #T2#
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thompson postures up in Nixon's guard and throws a big left but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nixon is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Nixon is trying to hold Thompson in close to prevent damage but Thompson has managed to pass into half guard.
Nixon is trying to maintain the position but Thompson is very close to passing his half guard.
Thompson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Thompson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nixon wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Nixon tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nixon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thompson to keep the fight standing.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nixon tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nixon drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Nixon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
Nixon looking to control.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nixon is retaining full guard.
Thompson won't allow Nixon to sweep him here.
Nixon keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Thompson content to stall in guard here.
Nixon has his hands on Thompson's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Thompson!
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