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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
LH5: Houghton vs Karhu
Date: Oct 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Tanaka shoots in and bounces Wu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tanaka advances to half guard.
Wu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tanaka is just content to waste time from the top position. Wu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tanaka stopping the sweep attempt from Wu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Wu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Wu is keeping the position.
Tanaka throws a big elbow that misses.
Tanaka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tanaka's head.
Tanaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wu on the ground.
Wu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wu cracks Tanaka with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wu's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Tanaka is trying to keep Wu in close.
Wu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Tanaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tanaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.
Wu looking to pass the guard.
Wu preventing the sweep.
Wu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tanaka's head.
Tanaka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wu controls the pace.
Wu landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wu connects with a couple of short punches.
Wu landing some decent shots from guard.
Wu postures up and lands a big shot to Tanaka's brow.
Tanaka working a defensive guard but Wu passes into half guard.
Tanaka tries to roll over but Wu keeps him under control.
Wu is trying to control the action in half guard but Tanaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wu working Tanaka over with strikes.
Wu passes into side control, despite Tanaka's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Wu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Tanaka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tanaka lands in his opponent's guard.
Wu pulls Tanaka in close to prevent any damage.
Tanaka passes Wu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wu regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu can't keep his opponent in guard - Tanaka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tanaka is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Wu wants to hold on but Tanaka pushes him away.
Wu is trying desperately to improve position.
Tanaka wants to control but Wu has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Wu is staying active underneath Tanaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wu controlling the position for now.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Wu is defending well.
Wu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Wu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanaka throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Wu pulls Tanaka in close to his closed guard and prevents Tanaka from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wu wants to sweep here but Tanaka controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Wu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wu cracks Tanaka with a big right hand but Tanaka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wu scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wu is putting a hurting on Tanaka here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Wu wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Tanaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tanaka seems a little lost for a moment, as Wu dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanaka keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shayne Tanaka will probably get the nod.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tanaka slips a jab from Wu.
Shayne Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka throws a right hand that Wu ducks under and follows up with a left that Wu also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Wu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tanaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tanaka tries to get out of the position.
Tanaka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wu is working away from the top position though.
Tanaka wants to improve his position but Wu is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SUB#
Tanaka has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wu escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wu!
Wu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanaka keeps working.
Wu working the ground and pound.
Charlie Wu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tanaka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wu working the body and head with strikes.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep.
Tanaka wants to control but Wu postures up.
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.
Let's hope that Wu 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.#T2#
Wu cracks Tanaka with a big right hand but Tanaka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#CUT2#
It looks like Shayne Tanaka has been cut.
Wu staying calm.
Wu trying to control the action but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Wu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tanaka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tanaka is not content to let Wu control the position.
Tanaka is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Tanaka is trying to control Wu's posture but Wu avoids it.
Wu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tanaka is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wu landing strikes.
Tanaka tries to improve position but can't.
Wu landing a few strikes.
Wu trying to control the position but Tanaka is working away.
Tanaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Tanaka wants to control but Wu postures up.
Wu working the body and head with strikes.
Tanaka struggling a bit here.
Wu scoring with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Wu stalls from top position.
Tanaka is looking to regain half guard here but Wu keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wu scores with punches from side control.
Shayne Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wu trying to control the action but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Wu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Charlie Wu!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Charlie Wu!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Charlie Wu!
Charlie Wu wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Alves tries to clinch up
and Tanaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Tanaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Alves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tanaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tanaka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tanaka somewhat.#TD2#
Tanaka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alves's half guard.#ES#
Alves has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tanaka is on him like a limpet, forcing Alves back against the cage.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tanaka has Alves pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Tanaka's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Alves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tanaka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanaka wants to break free but Alves has control.
Tanaka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alves smiles and moves away.
Thiago Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shayne Tanaka.
Tanaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tanaka.
Alves throwing a counter right hand but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Tanaka shoots in for a double leg but Alves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alves is looking to clinch but Tanaka is avoiding it.
Alves avoids the head kick by Tanaka.
Alves is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Alves wants to clinch up but Tanaka keeps it at a distance.
Tanaka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alves swivels and escapes.
Tanaka shoots in and drives through. Alves sprawls well.
Tanaka is looking to clinch but Alves is avoiding it.
Alves is looking for a counter combo.
Alves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanaka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alves avoids it really well and circles away.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Tanaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tanaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
A short left from Tanaka.
A short right from Tanaka on the inside.
Tanaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanaka jumps guard but Alves stands there with Tanaka around his waist. Tanaka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tanaka scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Alves manages to break the clinch.
Alves slaps away a takedown attempt from Tanaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tanaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Alves scores with a four punch combination!
Alves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alves misses with a double jab
enabling Tanaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown but Alves shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alves tries to circle away but Tanaka has him pinned against the cage.
Alves misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka fails to pull the fight into his 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 Thiago Alves will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tanaka blocks a head kick by Alves.
Tanaka moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.
Alves leaves Tanaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Tanaka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alves was covering up waiting for the punch and Tanaka finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Alves manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tanaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Alves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tanaka's efforts to push away.#T1#
Tanaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvess head.
Tanaka keeps control of Alves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tanaka tries to circle away but Alves has him pinned against the cage.
Tanaka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alves prevents it.
Tanaka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alves gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thiago Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shayne Tanaka.
Alves being controlled against the cage.
Alves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tanaka just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
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.
Tanaka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alves prevents it.
#BC#
Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alves sprawls well. Alves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tanaka dives in for a single leg takedown but Alves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tanaka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alves sprawls well. Alves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Alves appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Tanaka tries for a takedown but Alves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Alves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tanaka.
Alves misses with a double jab
and Tanaka counters with a one-two to the body.
Tanaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alves's head backwards.
Alves shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alves sprawls well. Alves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Tanaka rushes Alves and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alves to keep the fight standing.
Tanaka is struggling to control the position.
Alves looking for a takedown.
Tanaka fails to pull guard.
Alves keeps control of Tanaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alves is pressed up against the cage. Tanaka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alves down to the mat. Alves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thiago Alves will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanaka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tanaka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tanaka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alves keeps the fight on the outside.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Alves.
Alves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tanaka.
Tanaka fails with the takedown
and Alves counters with an outside leg kick.
Thiago Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thiago Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shayne Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a takedown attempt - Alves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alves throwing a counter right hand but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Tanaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Tanaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.#CL2#
Alves gets tackled into the cage by Tanaka. Tanaka maintains the clinch.
Shayne Tanaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alves is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanaka counters with a two punch combo.
Tanaka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alves defends well and Tanaka ends up having to push Alves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2##CL2#
Tanaka clinches up with Alves and pushes him back against the cage.
Tanaka jumps guard but Alves stands there with Tanaka around his waist. Tanaka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Alves manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tanaka is looking to control Alves's arms but Alves gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tanaka has his back to the cage.
Alves gets underhooks to prevent Tanaka's takedown attempt.
Tanaka is trying to force a seperation but Alves has the dominant position.#BC#
Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka misses with a low kick as Alves jumps back.#T3#
Tanaka throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
#TD#
Tanaka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alves to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Alves manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB##SUB#
Tanaka is trying to control Alves's posture. Alves takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Tanaka! Alves is rotating here... this could be the end... Tanaka is out! Alves has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thiago Alves!
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