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Event:
HFC 36
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Kobayashii throws a head kick that misses.
Kobayashii throws a sloppy head kick and Cage moves out of range easily.
Cage throws a body punch but Kobayashii moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Kobayashii.
Kobayashii throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Cage throws a leg kick but Kobayashii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice body kick from Kobayashii.
Cage looks to land a combination but Kobayashii avoids it well.
Cage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kobayashii.#CL2#
Cage has Kobayashii up against the cage in a clinch.
Kobayashii working hard to break the clinch.
Cage with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kano Kobayashii has been cut.
Kobayashii is breathing heavily.
Cage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kobayashii backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobayashii wants to break free but Cage has control.
Cage with a knee to the head.
Cage lands a nice knee to the body.
Cage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobayashii blocks it with crossed arms.
Cage tries a knee to the head but Kobayashii blocks it.
Cage misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
A short right from Cage on the inside.
A body shot lands from Cage.
Cage landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cage misses with a knee strike.
Cage looking to throw knees to the head but Kobayashii is blocking nicely.
Cage tries a knee to the head but Kobayashii blocks it.
Cage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kobayashii backwards.
Cage lands with a left to the head.
Cage putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kobayashii in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cage crunches a lovely knee into Kobayashii's ribcage.
Cage landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kobayashii managing to block the knees to the body from Cage.
Cage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobayashii blocks it with crossed arms.
Cage lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cage scores a nice knee to the body.
Cage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
Cage misses with a knee to the head.
Cage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cage works on Kobayashii's body with a couple of short punches.
Cage is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cage landing knees to the body.
Cage misses with a knee strike.
Cage putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kobayashii in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobayashii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobayashii blocks it with crossed arms.
Cage landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cage.
Cage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobayashii blocks it with crossed arms.
Cage scores with a shot to the side of Kobayashii's head.
Cage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cage unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kobayashii lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cage landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cage looking to throw knees to the head but Kobayashii is blocking nicely.
Cage working Kobayashii over with knees to the body.
Cage lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Cage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobayashii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kobayashii missing with knees to the body.
Cage tries to land knees in the clinch but Kobayashii avoids the damage to the body.
Kobayashii takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cage with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kobayashii backwards.
Cage landing knees to the body.
Cage lands a good knee to the midsection. Kobayashii won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cage obliges.
Knees to the body from Cage.
Cage landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cage connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kobayashii's face.
A knee to the head by Cage.
Cage connects with a knee to the head.
Cage scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Cage.
A hook to the body from Cage.
Kobayashii wants to get back to striking at distance but Cage won't allow it.
Cage lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cage pushes Kobayashii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kobayashii avoiding damage as Cage throws knees to the body.
Cage using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#KD2#
Cage drops Kobayashii with a big knee straight up the middle! Kobayashii is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT2#
Kano Kobayashii's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Cage has Kobayashii up against the cage in a clinch.
Cage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kobayashiis head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kobayashii can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cage.
Cage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cage scores a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Cage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kano Kobayashii's cut.
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#
Cage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cage trying to land knees to the body.
Cage landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cage putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kobayashii in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Cage as the two fighters clinch.
Cage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kobayashii.
Cage works on Kobayashii's body with a couple of short punches.
Cage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kobayashii is defending well for now.
Cage looking to throw knees to the head but Kobayashii is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Cage.
Cage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kobayashii avoids it.
Cage looking to throw knees to the head but Kobayashii is blocking nicely.
Cage lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Cage.
Cage looking to throw knees to the head but Kobayashii is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage lands a knee to the head.
Cage lands with a light punch inside.
Cage landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Cage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kobayashii avoids it.
Kobayashii tries to circle away but Cage has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from Cage.
Cage scores with a hook to the body.
Cage cracks Kobayashii with a nice body shot.
Cage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobayashii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cage tries a knee to the head but Kobayashii blocks it.
Kobayashii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Kobayashii breaks from the clinch.
Cage checks a leg kick.
Cage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Cage gets a clinch.
Kobayashii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luke Cage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kobayashii managing to block the knees to the body from Cage.
Cage works on Kobayashii's body with a couple of short punches.
Cage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kobayashiis head.
Cage scores with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Cage with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Kobayashii is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oh Kobayashii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kobayashii is trying to break the clinch but Cage is controlling him.#KD2#
Cage drops Kobayashii with a big knee straight up the middle! Kobayashii is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Kobayashii misses with a low kick.
Cage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Kobayashii circles away.
Cage throws a head kick that misses.
Kobayashii seems to have got his legs back now.
Kano Kobayashii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kobayashii throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
#CL2#
Cage moves into range and clinches up with Kobayashii.
Cage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobayashii blocks it with crossed arms.
Kobayashii is trying to push Cage away but Cage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kobayashii's efforts to push away.
Cage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kobayashii avoids it.#T3#
Cage using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kobayashii takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cage connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kobayashii's face.
Cage misses with a knee to the head.
Cage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Cage.
Cage keeps control of Kobayashii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cage trying to land knees to the body.
Cage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobayashii blocks it with crossed arms.
Kobayashii takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cage trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cage obliges.
Cage tries to land knees in the clinch but Kobayashii avoids the damage to the body.
Cage has Kobayashii pressed against the cage, preventing Kobayashii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cage obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kobayashii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Cage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cage tries to land knees in the clinch but Kobayashii avoids the damage to the body.
Cage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobayashii blocks it with crossed arms.
Kobayashii is trying to break the clinch but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
Kobayashii is trying to break the clinch but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
Kobayashii tries to break the clinch but Cage is controlling the position.
Cage managing to block the knees to the body from Kobayashii.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cage obliges.
A right hook to the body lands for Cage.
Cage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobayashii blocks it with crossed arms.
Kobayashii working hard to break the clinch.
Cage is leaning against Kobayashii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cage lands a knee to the body.
Cage lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobayashii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cage misses with a knee to the head.
Kobayashii avoiding damage as Cage throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kano Kobayashii's cut.
That's time! Kobayashii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Cage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kobayashii scores with a head kick. Cage tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kobayashii lands a high kick!
Kobayashii throws a head kick that misses.
Kobayashii misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Cage instigates a clinch.
Cage misses with a knee strike.
Cage connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kobayashii's face.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cage.
Cage trying to land knees to the body.
Cage with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cage lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobayashii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Cage.
Cage unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cage utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cage with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Cage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kobayashii can't break the clinch.
Cage using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cage misses with a knee strike.
Cage tries a knee to the head but Kobayashii blocks it.
Cage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobayashii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kobayashii has had enough of the clinch but Cage keeps him there for the moment.
Cage looking to throw knees to the head but Kobayashii is blocking nicely.
Kobayashii has had enough of the clinch but Cage keeps him there for the moment.
Kobayashii is trying to break free.
Cage lands with a light punch inside.
Cage lands a knee to the head.
Cage lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
Kano Kobayashii's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cage missing with knees to the body.
Kobayashii wants to get back to striking at distance but Cage won't allow it.
#T2#
Cage scores a nice knee to the body.
Cage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobayashii blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage prevents Kobayashii from breaking the clinch.
Cage landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kobayashii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cage obliges.
Cage trying to land knees to the body.
Kobayashii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kobayashii.
Kobayashii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cage.
Cage presses Kobayashii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kobayashii.
Cage looking to throw knees to the head but Kobayashii is blocking nicely.
#T3#
Cage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kobayashii is defending well for now.
Cage misses with a knee to the head.
Cage tries a knee to the head but Kobayashii blocks it.
Kobayashii is trying to force a seperation but Cage has the dominant position.
Kobayashii has had enough of the clinch but Cage keeps him there for the moment.
Cage lands a good knee to the midsection. Kobayashii won't want to take too many of those.
Kobayashii wants to get back to striking at distance but Cage won't allow it.
Kano Kobayashii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kobayashii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kobayashii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kobayashii wants to break free but Cage has control.
Cage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cage unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kobayashii lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cage lands a nice knee to the body.
Cage lands a good knee to the midsection. Kobayashii won't want to take too many of those.
Kobayashii has had enough of the clinch but Cage keeps him there for the moment.
Cage unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A frustrated look appears on Kobayashii's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Cage with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kobayashii is defending well for now.
Cage with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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!
Kobayashii can't break the clinch.
Cage scores with a knee to the head.
Cage misses with a knee to the head.
Cage lands a knee to the body.
Kobayashii managing to block the knees to the body from Cage.
Cage tries to land a knee to the head but Kobayashii blocks with his arms.
Kobayashii is trying to push Cage away but Cage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cage landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Cage.
Kobayashii takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cage tries to land a knee to the head but Kobayashii blocks with his arms.
Cage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kobayashii avoids it.
Cage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobayashii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luke Cage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kobayashii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Cage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cage 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 James Atkins scores the fight 24:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Cage!
Luke Cage gave a mention to //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
HFC 28 Pickerage vs. Jones
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Kobayashii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobayashii throws a head kick that misses.
Kobayashii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Angle avoids the head kick by Kobayashii.
Kobayashii throws a nice head kick!
Angle blocks a head kick by Kobayashii.
Kobayashii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Angle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kobayashii defends well and Angle ends up having to push Kobayashii into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kobayashii feints the counter takedown.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt.
Angle avoids the head kick by Kobayashii.
A head kick by Kobayashii misses #CL#
and Angle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Angle.
Kobayashii looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Angle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Angle is defended easily by Kobayashii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Angle is defended easily by Kobayashii.#T1#
Angle blocks a head kick by Kobayashii.
Angle throws a big counter combination but Kobayashii scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kobayashii tries a head kick but it misses.
Kobayashii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Angle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kobayashii throws a lazy head kick
and Angle counters with a two punch combo.
Angle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kobayashii tries to avoid it but Angle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kobayashii to the ground. Kobayashii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Angle shoots in for a takedown but Kobayashii shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Angle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Angle successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Angle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Angle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Angle 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobayashii wants to stand but Angle has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Angle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kobayashii manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Angle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kobayashii has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Angle is pushing down on Kobayashii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kobayashii is fighting to maintain full guard but Angle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Angle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kobayashii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Angle.
Angle uses his free foot to push down on Kobayashii's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kobayashii. #T3##SU#
Angle is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Kano Kobayashii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Angle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Angle shoots in for a takedown but Kobayashii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Angle shoots for a double leg takedown but Kobayashii sprawls well. He's pushed Angle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kobayashii stuffs the takedown.
And Kobayashii tries to counter it with a takedown but Angle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Kobayashii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kano Kobayashii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angle dives in and grabs Kobayashii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kobayashii pushes down on Angle's head and hops out.#CL#
Angle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Angle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kobayashii avoids it.#BC#
Angle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Angle.
Nice sprawl there from Kobayashii as Angle shoots in.
Angle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kobayashii pinned against the cage. Kobayashii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kobayashii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kano Kobayashii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Angle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL#
Angle darts in and clinches Kobayashii up against the cage.
Kobayashii is trying to break the clinch but Angle is controlling him.
Kobayashii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Angle has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Kobayashii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kobayashii lands a high kick!
Angle dives in for a single leg takedown but Kobayashii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kobayashii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Angle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt.
Kobayashii feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Kobayashii. No joy for Angle on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Angle moves into the clinch successfully.
Kobayashii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Angle avoids it.
Kobayashii is breathing heavily.
Kobayashii has had enough of the clinch but Angle keeps him there for the moment.
Kobayashii avoiding damage as Angle throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Kobayashii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Angle has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Angle pulls guard.
Angle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kobayashii can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Angle controls the pace.#T2#
Angle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kobayashii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Angle passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Angle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kobayashii avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Angle. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Kobayashii's face as Angle controls the position.
Angle moves into full mount!
Angle thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Angle content just to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Angle is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Angle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Kano Kobayashii has been cut.#CL#
Angle pushes Kobayashii up against the cage in a clinch.
Angle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Angle lands a body shot. #TD#
Angle decides to pull guard.
Angle pulls Kobayashii in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Angle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kobayashii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kobayashii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Angle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kano Kobayashii'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Kobayashii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Angle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kobayashii swivels and escapes.
Kobayashii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kobayashii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobayashii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Angle shoots in looking for a takedown but Kobayashii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Angle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Angle pushes Kobayashii up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobayashii can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Angle breaks the clinch.
Kobayashii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kobayashii throws a nice head kick!
Kobayashii throws a head kick that misses
and Angle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kobayashii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1##CL#
Kobayashii gets tackled into the cage by Angle. Angle maintains the clinch.
Kobayashii wants to get back to striking at distance but Angle won't allow it.
Angle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Angle pushes off an throws an elbow but Kobayashii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Angle jumps guard.
Angle has Kobayashii pulled in close to control his posture.
Kobayashii would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Angle is pulling down on Kobayashii's head to control his posture.
Kurt Angle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Angle throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Angle is adopting a defensive guard.#T2##ES#
Angle has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kobayashii is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Angle decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Angle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Angle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kobayashii won't allow Angle to sweep him here. #T3##SUB#
Angle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kobayashii defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Angle is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Angle stands and throws Kobayashii's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kobayashii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Angle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Angle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kobayashii, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Angle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kobayashii, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Kobayashii managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Angle.
#SU#
Angle stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Angle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Angle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Angle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Angle!
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Angle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Kobayashii throws a head kick that misses.
Kano Kobayashii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Kobayashii lands a big head kick that sends Ruiz tumbling to the mat! Kobayashii takes a step backwards and waves Ruiz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Lyndon Ruiz has been cut.
Kobayashii throws a head kick that misses.
Ruiz blocks a head kick by Kobayashii.
Kobayashii leaves Ruiz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ruiz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ruiz really is a fat lump.
Kobayashii looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Kobayashii backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Ruiz's temple! It sends Ruiz violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Kobayashii celebrates and the doctors try to help Ruiz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Kano Kobayashii!
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