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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Diaz gets a double leg takedown into Casey's guard.
Diaz controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Diaz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Casey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Diaz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Casey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Casey moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.#CL2#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Casey, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Casey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Casey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Diaz has Casey pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Diaz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Casey tumbling to the mat - Diaz dives into Casey's guard.
Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU2#
Diaz stands up and beckons Casey to his feet. #TD2#
Casey gets caught napping as Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. Casey manages to retain guard.
Casey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU2#
Diaz stands up from Casey's guard - Diaz perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Still in the clinch, Casey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Casey really is a fat lump.
Casey is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Diaz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz is controlling the pace.
Diaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Casey is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pereira Diaz 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##CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Casey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Casey's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Diaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Casey tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Casey wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Diaz stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Casey to get to his feet.
Pereira Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Casey quickly recovers to half guard.
Casey has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz trying to control the pace.
Casey is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Diaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Casey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diaz prevents Casey from improving his position.
Diaz working over Casey with some ground and pound. Casey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Casey missing with punches from the bottom.
#T3#
Diaz controlling the action here. #SU2#
Diaz stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Casey to get to his feet. #TD2#
Casey gets caught napping as Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. Casey manages to retain guard.
Casey is controlling Diaz's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Casey being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Casey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pereira Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Diaz lands a jab to Casey's midsection.#TD2#
Diaz 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.
Pereira Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz controlling from the top position.
Casey keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Diaz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Gil Casey has been cut.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Casey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Casey striking off his back but it's not causing Diaz any problems.
Diaz works over Casey with some ground and pound from guard.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz pushes down on Casey's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Casey is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
#T3#
Diaz is controlling the pace.
Diaz is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.#TD2#
Diaz drives through with a takedown into Casey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Casey throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Diaz escapes and throws Casey's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pereira Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pereira Diaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Graves misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Casey gets a clinch. #TD#
Casey successfully pulls guard.
Graves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Graves wanted to stand there but Casey had control of the position.
Casey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Graves trying to control but Casey is working from the bottom.
Graves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Graves gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Graves gets a takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Casey looking for a kimura from the bottom but Graves passes into side control!#SU2#
Graves stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Casey enables Graves to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Casey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Graves wants to control from the top but Casey keeps moving.
Graves throws a strike but Casey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
Casey being controlled here momentarily.
Casey throws a big elbow that misses.
Graves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Graves has an active guard here but Casey has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Graves trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Casey manages to pass to mount!
Graves is trying desperately to improve position.
Graves tries to hold on but Casey postures up.
Graves wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB#
Casey working for a submission but Graves is keeping him at bay. #T4#
Graves is looking to improve his position but Casey isn't that keen on the idea.
Casey misses with a head shot.
Graves is desperately trying to improve his position but Casey has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves wants to control but Casey is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Casey has hold of Graves's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Graves manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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 Gil Casey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Graves closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Casey's guard.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Casey is retaining full guard.
Graves wants to control from the top but Casey keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Graves stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Casey clinches. #TD2#
Graves drags the fight down to the ground.
Casey postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it. #T1#
Graves wants to sweep here but Casey controlling him for the moment.
Graves wants to stand but Casey is controlling the position.
Graves wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Casey manages to pass to side control.
Casey is controlling the pace.
Casey drops an elbow to the side of Graves's head. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Casey is trying to work for a kimura but Graves is defending well.
Graves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Casey is working away from the top position though.
Casey wants to stand but Graves has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Graves is trying to maintain the position but Casey is very close to passing his half guard.
Graves holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Casey clinches up with Graves and pushes him back against the cage.
Casey has Graves pressed against the cage, preventing Graves from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Casey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graves's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Archibald Graves has been cut.#TD#
Casey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Graves uses from the top position.
Graves throws a strike but Casey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Graves throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T4#
Casey won't allow Graves to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Graves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Casey defends well.#SUB2#
Graves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Graves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Casey stacks Graves on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Casey!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Casey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Archibald Graves's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Graves shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Casey wants to control but Graves is keeping busy.
Graves with the ground and pound but Casey uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves looking to sit in guard and control but Casey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Casey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1##SUB2#
Casey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Casey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Graves managing to control the position.
Casey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Casey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Casey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Graves working a defensive guard but Casey passes into half guard.
Graves wants to sweep but Casey has passed to side control!
Graves is looking to get back to his feet here but Casey is keeping cool and he's managed to take Graves's back.
Graves tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Graves covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Graves is really stuck here.
Graves trying to get back to his feet but Casey is in full control for now.
Casey keeps control of the position as Graves tries to break free.
#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.#SUB#
Casey looking for the choke from the back.
Casey controlling from the back.
Graves trying to control but not successfully.
Graves is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Casey looking to break Graves's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Graves remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Casey will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Graves covering up well under a series of strikes from Casey.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gil Casey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Casey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gil Casey!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
LetsGregor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Casey was covering up waiting for the punch and LetsGregor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
LetsGregor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Casey really is a fat lump.
Casey 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.
LetsGregor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LetsGregor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Casey is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
LetsGregor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
LetsGregor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Casey dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Casey throws a strike but LetsGregor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
LetsGregor controls from within his opponent's guard.
LetsGregor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Casey looking to hit a scissor sweep but LetsGregor is one step ahead there. #T2#
LetsGregor trying to control but Casey is working from the bottom.
Casey wants to control the position but LetsGregor says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
LetsGregor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
LetsGregor is controlling the pace.
Casey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
LetsGregor seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
LetsGregor controlling the action here.
LetsGregor wants to pass the guard but Casey is defending well.
LetsGregor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.#TD2#
LetsGregor drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU2#
LetsGregor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Casey, up you get! #TD2#
LetsGregor drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU2#
LetsGregor stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
LetsGregor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
LetsGregor throws a strike but Casey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
LetsGregor looking for a guillotine here but Casey defends easily.
LetsGregor pulls Casey in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor LetsGregor 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#
Casey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
LetsGregor looking to score a takedown here. Casey is defending well but LetsGregor drives through and ends up in Casey's guard.
Casey is trying to keep LetsGregor in close.
#SUB#
Casey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
LetsGregor tries to free his leg and advance position but Casey is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LetsGregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Casey 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.
LetsGregor is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1##SUB#
Casey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
LetsGregor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Casey!
Casey is not content to let LetsGregor control the position.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
The ground and pound from LetsGregor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SU2#
LetsGregor decides to stand back up. LetsGregor steps back and let's Casey get back to his feet.#TD2#
LetsGregor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Casey's guard.
LetsGregor advances to half guard.
LetsGregor not doing much here.
LetsGregor drops an elbow to the side of Casey's head. #T3#
LetsGregor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
LetsGregor throwing shots but Casey is blocking nicely.
LetsGregor slows the pace down in half guard.
LetsGregor thows a huge punch but Casey dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
LetsGregor is working for an americana but Casey has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst LetsGregor was thinking about the submission.
LetsGregor is stalling in the full guard.
LetsGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Casey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LetsGregor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor LetsGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
LetsGregor darts in and clinches Casey up against the cage.#TD2#
LetsGregor jumps guard and drags Casey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
LetsGregor controlling the position.#SUB2#
LetsGregor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Casey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Casey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
LetsGregor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LetsGregor stalling.
LetsGregor wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Ground and pound from LetsGregor.
LetsGregor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
LetsGregor is looking to advance position but Casey won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Connor LetsGregor has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
LetsGregor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Casey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LetsGregor.
LetsGregor not doing much here.
#T3#
LetsGregor throws a strike but Casey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
LetsGregor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Casey wants to clinch up but LetsGregor keeps it at a distance.
Connor LetsGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
LetsGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from LetsGregor.
Casey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
LetsGregor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Casey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Casey's face as LetsGregor controls the position.
Casey is trying to improve his position.
LetsGregor content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Casey can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor LetsGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LetsGregor 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 25:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor LetsGregor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Hoshi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Casey is staying active underneath Hoshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Casey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hoshi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Casey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Casey has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hoshi has passed into side control.
Casey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Casey is trying to control Hoshi's posture but Hoshi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey is being controlled here. #T1#
Hoshi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Casey regains half guard.
Casey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoshi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Casey's head.
Hoshi works his way into side control.
Hoshi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hoshi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Hoshi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Casey to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Hoshi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hoshi lands in his opponent's guard.
Hoshi trying to move into half guard but instead Casey has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Hoshi wants to stand up but Casey is controlling him. #SUB#
Casey has gone for a leg lock! Hoshi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Casey's guard.#REVB#
Casey keeping full guard, as Hoshi tries to pass. #T3#
Hoshi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Casey throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Hoshi controlling from side mount.
Hoshi throws an elbow but Casey slips to the side and avoids it well.#SU2#
Hoshi decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Casey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hoshi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hoshi throwing strikes from guard but Casey blocks nicely.
Hoshi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Hoshi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Hoshi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Casey was covering up waiting for the punch and Hoshi finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Casey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Casey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoshi is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Casey is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Casey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoshi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoshi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Casey keeping moving, preventing Hoshi from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Casey is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Hoshi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hoshi has his hands on Casey's head, controlling the position.
Hoshi working a defensive guard here.
Hoshi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Casey won't allow Hoshi to sweep him here.
Hoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoshi is still trying to improve position.#T3##SUB2#
Hoshi working for a triangle but Casey defends it easily.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ryu Hoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hoshi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hoshi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T4#
Still in half guard, Hoshi seems content to control.
Hoshi wants to take a breather but Casey is having none of it.
Hoshi misses with a head shot. Casey uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ryu Hoshi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoshi throwing strikes from guard but Casey blocks nicely.
Hoshi trying to control but Casey is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Casey working for a triangle but Hoshi defends it easily.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Hoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Hoshi tries to keep at a distance but Casey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Casey tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Hoshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoshi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gil Casey has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hoshi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hoshi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Casey defending well though. #T1#
Casey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hoshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Casey is just riding it out for now. Hoshi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hoshi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hoshi looks to land a strike but Casey avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hoshi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hoshi trying to move into half guard but instead Casey has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3#
Hoshi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Casey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Hoshi is looking for a triangle but Casey pushes his legs off easily.
Casey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hoshi's head.
Hoshi has control of Casey's left arm, preventing Casey from doing any damage.
Casey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hoshi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Casey is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Hoshi gets a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Hoshi stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Hoshi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Casey wants to improve his position but Hoshi is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Hoshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hoshi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Hoshi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick by Lee misses
and Casey counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Lee misses
and Casey counters with a one-two to the body.
Lee thuds his right hand into Casey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Gil Casey has been cut.
Lee thuds a left hand into Casey's body.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Casey moves out of range easily.
Casey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Casey there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Casey is rocked!
Casey tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casey shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Casey leaves his chin hanging out and Lee seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Casey crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Lee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Shady scores with a takedown into Casey's guard.#SUB#
Casey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shady defends well.#SUB#
Casey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shady controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Casey is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Casey postures up in Shady's guard and throws a big left but Shady blocks it.
Casey throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Casey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shady has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Casey has passed into side control.
Casey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shady tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Casey presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shady is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Casey has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shady's face.
Casey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shady is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Casey controlling the position easily from mount.
Shady is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Casey wants to finish this one by submission but Shady is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Casey. #T3#
Shady tries to reverse the position but Casey maintains control.#SUB#
Casey goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Shady is on top in guard.
#SUB#
Casey is looking for a triangle but Shady pushes his legs off easily.
Casey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shady looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shady landing with the ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Casey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shady defends it easily.
Shady stopping the sweep attempt from Casey.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Casey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shady's guard. #REVR#
Shady is controlling Casey's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Casey dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Casey has managed to clinch.
Shady leaning his opponent against the cage.
Casey working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Shady gets control of Casey's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shady will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Casey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shady wants to sweep but no luck.
Shady wants to stand but Casey is controlling the position.
Casey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shady can do to turn this around?
Shady is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Shady looking for a sweep. Not yet Shady, not yet.
Shady is breathing heavily.
Casey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Casey postures up in Shady's guard and throws a big left but Shady blocks it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Casey drives through and clinches with Shady against the cage.
#TD2#
Shady has clasped his hands together around Casey's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Casey is not content to let Shady control the position.
Shady tries to stand but Casey is controlling his head. #T2#
Casey is looking to regain half guard here but Shady keeps moving and retains side control.
Shady working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Casey struggling a bit here.
Shady trying to control the action but Casey is working from the bottom.
Casey is trying to control Shady's posture but Shady avoids it. #T3#
Casey is looking to regain half guard here but Shady keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Casey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shady throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shady is looking to take a break and control but Casey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Shady gets a clinch. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Casey leaning against his opponent.
Casey is working for takedown but Shady is calmly controlling the position for now.
Casey working hard to break the clinch.
Shady is trying to push Casey away but Casey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Shady pulls guard.
Shady is trying to control the position but Casey postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Casey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shady manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Casey has Shady in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Casey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Shady 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#
Shady looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Shady is working for an americana but Casey has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Shady was thinking about the submission.
Casey keeping moving, preventing Shady from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Shady wants to pass the guard but Casey is keeping the position.
Casey wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Casey is looking for a triangle but Shady pushes his legs off easily.
Shady preventing the sweep.
Shady postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Casey 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#
Casey blocks the strikes from Shady.
Casey stops Shady from getting back to his feet.
Casey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Casey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Casey seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Shady is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gil Casey!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Teorc instigates a clinch.
Teorc is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Casey misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
Teorc pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Teorc is looking for a triangle here but Casey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Teorc can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Casey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Teorc has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teorc looks to move to half guard but instead Casey has passed into mount! Damn!#T1##SUB#
Casey looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Teorc is looking to get to half guard.
Teorc is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Teorc is still trying to improve position.
Casey manages to capitalize on a mistake by Teorc to take his back!
Casey controlling well, preventing Teorc from escaping the position.
Casey really is a fat lump.
Casey has Teorc flattened out and is raining down punches.
Teorc trying to control the position but Casey manages to sink in the hooks.
Teorc is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Casey is trying to stick to Teorc's back but Teorc is turning into Casey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Casey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Teorc.#SUB#
Casey has his foot on Teorc's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teorc works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Teorc wants to control from the top but Casey keeps moving. #SUB#
Teorc got a little sloppy there for a moment and Casey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Teorc has managed to get both his arms back between Casey's legs - danger averted.
Teorc trying to control but Casey is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Teorc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Teorc slips nicely into half guard.
Teorc trying to control from Casey's half guard. Casey has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Casey keeping moving, preventing Teorc from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Teorc avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teorc tries to free his leg and advance position but Casey is retaining full guard.
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 Gil Casey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Teorc misses with a wild combination.
Casey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Casey instigates a clinch.
Casey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Teorc is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Casey turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Teorc throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Teorc instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Teorc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Teorc manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Casey on his heels. He'll look to pass Casey's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Casey has Teorc pulled in close to control his posture.
Teorc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teorc wants to control from the top but Casey keeps moving. #SUB#
Casey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Casey doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Casey keeping moving, preventing Teorc from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Casey tries to sprawl but Teorc drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Casey is looking for a sweep. Teorc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Teorc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Teorc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Casey is just riding it out for now. Teorc eventually gives up the hold.
Teorc is keen to just control but Casey is a slippery customer.#T3#
Teorc is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Casey wants to control but Teorc is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Takeda Teorc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Casey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Teorc is looking to get back to his feet here but Casey is keeping cool and he's managed to take Teorc's back.
Casey gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T4#
Casey punishes Teorc with strikes from the back mount.
Casey punches Teorc on the ear.
Casey is trying to stick to Teorc's back but Teorc is turning into Casey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Casey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Teorc.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casey can't keep his opponent in guard - Teorc advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Casey actively working from the bottom here.
Teorc is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Teorc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeda Teorc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Teorc darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Casey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Teorc missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Teorc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Casey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Casey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teorc is trying to control. Casey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Teorc trying to control from Casey's half guard. Casey has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Casey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Teorc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Teorc sitting in guard here, content to control.
Teorc tries to free his leg and advance position but Casey is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Teorc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Casey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Teorc trying to control the position from guard on top but Casey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casey 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##T3#
Teorc wants to improve his position but Casey is controlling well.
Teorc is pressing down on Casey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Casey distracts Teorc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Teorc wants to sweep here but Casey controlling him for the moment.
Takeda Teorc has got the better of the ground game so far.
Teorc trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Teorc trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Teorc working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Casey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Casey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Casey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Casey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Teorc controls Casey momentarily but Casey frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teorc 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeda Teorc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Teorc 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeda Teorc!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Casey pushes Luna up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Casey breaks from the clinch.
Casey fails with a takedown attempt.
Luna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Casey.
#CL#
Luna tries to keep at a distance but Casey has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Luna gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey is trying to get back to full guard.
Luna not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Luna missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Casey wants to improve his position but Luna is controlling well.
#T1#
Luna thows a huge punch but Casey dodges it nicely.
Luna thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Luna not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Luna looks winded!
Luna throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Casey to regain full guard.
Casey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Casey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Casey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Casey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Luna's guard. #REVR#
Luna wants to stand up but Casey is controlling him.
Casey trying to control but Luna is working from the bottom.
Casey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Casey throws an elbow that misses. Luna uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Casey's guard. Nice move by Luna!#REVB#
Casey throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Casey working for a triangle but Luna defends it easily.
#SUB#
Casey working for a triangle but Luna defends it easily.
#T3#
Luna postures up in Casey's guard and throws a big left but Casey blocks it.
Luna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Casey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Luna throwing strikes but missing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Luna throws a strike but Casey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Casey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2#
Luna scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Luna scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gil Casey has been cut.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Luna.
Casey moves in looking to clinch but Luna pushes him off.
Luna misses with the combination.
Luna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Casey under the eye.
Casey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Casey tries to clinch up.
Luna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Luna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gil Casey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Luna gets tackled into the cage by Casey. Casey maintains the clinch. #BC#
Casey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gil Casey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luna lands a jab to the head.
Luna connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Casey's hands.
Luna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Casey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Casey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Casey pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Luna throws a big elbow that misses.
Luna being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Casey is looking for a triangle but Luna pushes his legs off easily.
Luna is breathing heavily.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Casey is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Casey won't allow Luna to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Casey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Casey is looking to work some ground and pound but Luna has wrist control.
Luna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Casey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Luna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Luna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Casey. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Casey shoots in looking for a takedown. Luna tries to sprawl out of it but Casey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Luna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Luna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##CL#
Casey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Luna gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Casey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Luna throws a big elbow that misses.
Casey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Luna.
Luna with a flurry of punches that miss.
Casey wants to sweep but no luck.
Luna throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Casey pulls Luna in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Casey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luna is aware though and is defending well.
Luna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Casey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Luna throwing strikes from guard but Casey blocks nicely.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Luna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jab from Luna.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luna swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Casey.
Luna has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Casey is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Luna closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Luna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gil Casey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Casey pushes Luna up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Luna pulls guard effortlessly.
Luna wants to stand but Casey is controlling the position.
Casey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Casey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Luna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##ES2#
Luna wriggles free and stands up.
Casey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luna throws a series of punches but Casey moves out of range.
Luna takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Luna is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Casey clinches with his opponent.
Casey tries to score a body lock takedown but Luna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Casey breaks from the clinch.
Casey throws a sloppy head kick and Luna moves out of range easily.
Casey wants to clinch
and Luna counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Casey looks to clinch
and Luna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Casey tries to clinch but Luna moves out of range.
Luna works Casey's body with a nice hook.
Luna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Casey shoots in for a takedown but Luna shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Luna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Casey tries to close the distance and clinch but Luna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Luna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Luna. Those never looked like landing.
Casey tries to clinch but Luna is having none of it. #T3#
A combination from Luna does no damage.
Casey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Casey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Casey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Luna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Casey is looking for a counter combo.
Casey tries to close the distance and clinch but Luna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Casey fails to land with a series of punches.
Casey throws a body punch but Luna moves out of range.
Luna lands a nice hook to Casey's body. Casey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Luna misses with a body shot.
Casey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luna misses with a hook. Casey ducked under it nicely.
Casey tries to counter by clinching up but Luna breaks away and moves out of range.
Casey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Casey with a body shot.#CL#
Casey gets a clinch. #TD#
Casey pulls guard.
Luna trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Casey keeping full guard, as Luna tries to pass.
Casey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andres Luna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luna winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andres Luna!
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