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Event:
SFC 11: Bradman x Gonza
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Wilson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've been hearing reports that Nakamura has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wilson looks to clinch #TD#
and Nakamura counters with a single leg into guard. Wilson didn't expect that.
Nakamura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Wilson has his foot on Nakamura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakamura works his way back into a safe position though.
Nakamura lands a couple of elbows.
Nakamura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nakamura cracks Wilson with a solid left hand.
Nakamura works over Wilson with some ground and pound from guard.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Wilson keeps trying to improve his position.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Nakamura throws a sloppy strike and Wilson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Nakamura is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Wilson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Wilson!
Harry Wilson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Should of stayed in the wwe '.
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Event:
SFC 6: Fergossun x Dravinski
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Basket Case just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Basket Case .
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basket Case was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Basket Case drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nakamura defends it well.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Basket Case feints the counter takedown.
Nakamura jabs at Basket Case 's body.
Basket Case is looking to clinch but Nakamura is avoiding it.
Nakamura lands a glancing blow to the side of Basket Case 's head.
Nakamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Basket Case looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Basket Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Basket Case has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Basket Case takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD#
Nakamura cracks Basket Case with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Basket Case looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nakamura finish him?
#ROC#
Basket Case is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
Basket Case is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakamura finish him?
Nakamura weaves into range and cracks Basket Case right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Basket Case goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Nakamura is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shinsuke Nakamura!
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Event:
SFC 3: Xuwatanabe x Nakamura
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Nakamura has his takedown stuffed
and Xuwatanabe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xuwatanabe was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
A counter left hand to the body from Xuwatanabe misses its target.
Xuwatanabe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Xuwatanabe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xuwatanabe throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xuwatanabe is defended easily by Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a sloppy body shot
and Xuwatanabe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xuwatanabe.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xuwatanabe manages to avoid it.
Xuwatanabe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Xuwatanabe.
Nakamura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Xuwatanabe digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Xuwatanabe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Xuwatanabe lands with a cross.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakamura misses with a body punch
letting Xuwatanabe counter with a right hand.
Xuwatanabe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Xuwatanabe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xuwatanabe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Xuwatanabe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nakamura looks to throw the jab but Xuwatanabe is out of range.
Nakamura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xuwatanabe lands with a nice body kick.
Xuwatanabe is looking to wear down Nakamura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xuwatanabe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Nakamura throws a body punch but Xuwatanabe moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xuwatanabe slips under a jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xuwatanabe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shinsuke Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xuwatanabe counters with a straight right hand.
Xuwatanabe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xuwatanabe manages to avoid it.
Xuwatanabe tries to counter by clinching up but Nakamura breaks away and moves out of range.
Nakamura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nakamura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
Xuwatanabe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xuwatanabe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nakamura scrambles back to his feet.
Xuwatanabe lands a nice looking body shot.
Xuwatanabe scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Xuwatanabe avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Xuwatanabe feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Xuwatanabe enables Nakamura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Xuwatanabe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Xuwatanabe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakamura.
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Xuwatanabe blocks nicely.
Nakamura postures up and lands a big shot to Xuwatanabe's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xuwatanabe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xuwatanabe wants to sweep but no luck.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakamura working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nakamura prevents Xuwatanabe from getting back to his feet.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Nakamura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nakamura content to control rather than advance.
Xuwatanabe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakamura content to control rather than advance.
Xuwatanabe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakamura is working away from the top position though.
Nakamura controlling the action here.
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 Jomuton Xuwatanabe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Xuwatanabe scores with a leg kick.
Xuwatanabe lands a leg kick that knocks Nakamura off balance momentarily.
Nakamura lands a glancing blow to the side of Xuwatanabe's head.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura throws a hook but Xuwatanabe avoids it easily.
Nakamura misses with a body shot
enabling Xuwatanabe to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Xuwatanabe. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Xuwatanabe half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nakamura throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xuwatanabe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xuwatanabe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Xuwatanabe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Xuwatanabe tries to move into range but Nakamura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nakamura takes a swing at Xuwatanabe's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Xuwatanabe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakamura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakamura scores with a nice strike.
Nakamura works the jab nicely.
Nakamura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xuwatanabe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Xuwatanabe has closed the distance and engaged Nakamura in a clinch.
Nakamura misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Xuwatanabe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Xuwatanabe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura has Xuwatanabe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Xuwatanabe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Xuwatanabe keeps control of Nakamura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nakamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xuwatanabe's elbow.
Nakamura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Xuwatanabe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Nakamura.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nakamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakamura misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Nakamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Xuwatanabe controls his hands.
Xuwatanabe tries for a takedown but Nakamura manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Xuwatanabe manages to break the clinch.
Xuwatanabe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura misses with a straight right.
Jomuton Xuwatanabe is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body. Xuwatanabe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xuwatanabe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakamura defends it nicely.
Nakamura feints the counter takedown.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xuwatanabe as he avoids it easily.
Jomuton Xuwatanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinsuke Nakamura.
Jab by Nakamura.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xuwatanabe manages to avoid it.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
and Xuwatanabe counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Nakamura's corner calls for a 1-2. Nakamura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Xuwatanabe ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Xuwatanabe connects with a solid leg kick.
Xuwatanabe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nakamura misses the body punch
and Xuwatanabe counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xuwatanabe looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Nakamura with the counter takedown but Xuwatanabe avoids it easily.
Nakamura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nakamura stuns Xuwatanabe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Xuwatanabe has closed the distance and engaged Nakamura in a clinch.
Nakamura can't break the clinch.
Xuwatanabe prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
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 Jomuton Xuwatanabe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Xuwatanabe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Xuwatanabe does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Nakamura backs away, Xuwatanabe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nakamura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakamura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nakamura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xuwatanabe on the side of the head.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Xuwatanabe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
It looked like Xuwatanabe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nakamura lands a right hook to the body.
Nakamura throws a hook but Xuwatanabe blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura swings widly with a right hand
and Xuwatanabe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakamura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Xuwatanabe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xuwatanabe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nakamura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Xuwatanabe lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Nakamura misses
and Xuwatanabe counters with a straight right hand.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nakamura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xuwatanabe cracks the inside of Nakamura's front leg.
Xuwatanabe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xuwatanabe manages to avoid it.
Xuwatanabe staying out of range there.
Xuwatanabe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Xuwatanabe misses with a body kick.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the body
and Xuwatanabe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xuwatanabe connects with a body shot that sends Nakamura's belly button to the back.
Nakamura walks into a straight right hand from Xuwatanabe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura blocks a head kick by Xuwatanabe.
#T2#
Nakamura looks to land a right hand but Xuwatanabe moved out of range.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xuwatanabe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nakamura's hands.
Xuwatanabe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura.
And Xuwatanabe counters with a quick kick to the body but Nakamura blocks it.
Xuwatanabe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Xuwatanabe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nakamura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A cross from Xuwatanabe lands.
Xuwatanabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
#T3#
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xuwatanabe circles away quickly and effectively.
Xuwatanabe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Xuwatanabe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xuwatanabe.
Xuwatanabe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Xuwatanabe.
Xuwatanabe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
Xuwatanabe tries to clinch up.
Xuwatanabe misses with a takedown attempt - Nakamura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nakamura thuds a left hand into Xuwatanabe's body.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xuwatanabe manages to avoid it.
Nakamura throws a sloppy body shot
and Xuwatanabe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nakamura is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Nakamura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Xuwatanabe avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Xuwatanabe tries to clinch there but Nakamura circles away.
Nakamura is looking for the big counter here.
That kick from Xuwatanabe tenderised Nakamura's leg. Nakamura is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xuwatanabe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Xuwatanabe.
Nakamura regains half guard.
Xuwatanabe is looking to take a break and control but Nakamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xuwatanabe prevents Nakamura from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jomuton Xuwatanabe clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Xuwatanabe counters with a thumping low kick.
A punch combination from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura swinging wildly here.
Nakamura keeps the fight on the outside.
Xuwatanabe avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
#CL#
Xuwatanabe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nakamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is trying to break the clinch but Xuwatanabe has him pressed against the cage.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakamura tries to work over Xuwatanabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xuwatanabe looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Nakamura gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Xuwatanabe is looking to get back to is feet but Nakamura passes into side control.
#T1#
Xuwatanabe gets back to half guard.
Xuwatanabe wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy.
Nakamura is looking to advance position but Xuwatanabe won't allow it.
Nakamura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nakamura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Xuwatanabe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakamura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakamura is pressing down on Xuwatanabe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xuwatanabe is holding on for now.
Nakamura trying to control the pace.
Nakamura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Nakamura winds up and cracks Xuwatanabe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Xuwatanabe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakamura is working away from the top position though.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nakamura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Xuwatanabe is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakamura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Xuwatanabe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakamura scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Nakamura lands strikes from half guard.
Nakamura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nakamura slips a nice elbow through Xuwatanabe's hands, connecting with Xuwatanabe's forehead.
Nakamura works his way into side control.
Nakamura taking a breather here.
Nakamura is putting a hurting on Xuwatanabe here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xuwatanabe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakamura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xuwatanabe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nakamura connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinsuke Nakamura dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Xuwatanabe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Nakamura backs away, Xuwatanabe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Xuwatanabe moves out of range.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Xuwatanabe works Nakamura's body with a nice hook.
Nakamura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xuwatanabe counters with a thumping low kick.
Nakamura cracks Xuwatanabe with a good jab.
That kick from Xuwatanabe tenderised Nakamura's leg. Nakamura is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura misses the body punch
letting Xuwatanabe counter with a right hand.
Nakamura swings for the body but Xuwatanabe moves out of range.
Xuwatanabe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nakamura throws an off balance right hand
and Xuwatanabe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Xuwatanabe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura swats away the attempt to clinch by Xuwatanabe.
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Xuwatanabe connects with an inside leg kick.
Xuwatanabe lands a lovely overhand right.
Xuwatanabe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xuwatanabe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shinsuke Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nakamura slips a jab from Xuwatanabe.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xuwatanabe manages to avoid it.
Xuwatanabe wants to clinch up but Nakamura keeps it at a distance.
Xuwatanabe looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Xuwatanabe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Nakamura swings for the body but Xuwatanabe moves out of range.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xuwatanabe.
Xuwatanabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xuwatanabe tries to clinch up.
Xuwatanabe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Xuwatanabe lands a jab to the nose.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xuwatanabe dips to his left and cracks Nakamura with an uppercut!
Nakamura sizes up Xuwatanabe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nakamura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xuwatanabe.
Jomuton Xuwatanabe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xuwatanabe tries to clinch up.
Xuwatanabe is looking to clinch.
Xuwatanabe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xuwatanabe cracks Nakamura with a good jab.
Xuwatanabe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Xuwatanabe cracks the inside of Nakamura's front leg.
Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Xuwatanabe counters by moving into the clinch.
Xuwatanabe stalling.
Nakamura looking for a takedown.
Nakamura tries to work over Xuwatanabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Xuwatanabe avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Xuwatanabe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Nakamura. Beautiful body shot.
Nakamura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xuwatanabe delivers a nice body kick.
Xuwatanabe tries to clinch up but Nakamura circles away and keeps his distance.
Xuwatanabe lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jomuton Xuwatanabe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Xuwatanabe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jomuton Xuwatanabe!
Jomuton Xuwatanabe is the new lightweight champion!
Jomuton Xuwatanabe took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Venom Combat Sports for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Shinsuke Nakamura had this to say: 'It was.. an.. HONOR.. to compete for the title. The best man won tonight.. but I will return.. and do so better than before.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Westlum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bender counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Westlum dives in and scores a takedown into Bender's guard.
Westlum works over Bender with some ground and pound from guard.
Westlum is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bender is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Westlum stands and throws Bender's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bender stops Westlum from passing to mount.
Bender tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Westlum throws a strike aimed at the side of Bender's head but Bender avoids it well.
Bender takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Westlum lands some shots froms side control.
Westlum controls the position.
Let's hope that Westlum 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.
Westlum prevents Bender from escaping the position.
Westlum controlling the position from side mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Westlum.#T2#
Westlum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bender is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Westlum asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Westlum taking a breather here.
Bender gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bender is trying to get back to full guard.
Westlum takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Westlum seems to be looking for submissions.
Westlum prevents Bender from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Westlum connects with a nice short shot to Bender's temple.
Westlum winds up and cracks Bender with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Westlum with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Westlum looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bender has hold of Westlum's hands but Westlum slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Westlum is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bender won't allow Westlum to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westlum is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bender is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Westlum scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chaslov Westlum dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Westlum misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Bender shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Westlum gets back to full guard.
Westlum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bender manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Westlum sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Bender trying to control the position.
Westlum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Westlum is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Westlum drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bender looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bender looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bender! #REVR#
Bender really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Westlum is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bender is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Westlum keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Westlum wants to control but Bender is having none of it.
Westlum sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Westlum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Westlum has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bender doesn't defend quickly enough and Westlum has managed to lock this one up! Can Bender escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Westlum on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chaslov Westlum!
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