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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Battle tries to clinch but Harajuku moves out of range.
We've been informed that Harajuku has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Harajuku looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
Battle tries to keep at a distance but Harajuku has taken the fight into the clinch.
Battle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Battle avoiding damage as Harajuku throws knees to the body.
Harajuku wants to get back to striking at distance but Battle won't allow it.
Harajuku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Battle breaks the clinch.
Battle tries to clinch there but Harajuku circles away.
Harajuku misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Harajuku moves into range and clinches up with Battle.#TD#
Battle pulls guard.
Battle is trying to keep Harajuku in close.
#T1#
Harajuku wanted to stand there but Battle had control of the position.
Harajuku postures up in Battle's guard and throws a big left but Battle blocks it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Battle is trying to control the position but Harajuku postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Battle checks a low kick from Harajuku.
Harajuku swats away the attempt to clinch by Battle.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harajuku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harajuku throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Battle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Battle fails to pull guard.
Battle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harajuku walks away with a smile on his face. Battle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Battle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Harajuku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Battle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harajuku's efforts to push away.#BC#
Battle breaks from the clinch.
Harajuku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Battle scores with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Harajuku. Those never looked like landing.
Battle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harajuku is fending him off so far but Battle persists. Nope, Harajuku circles away and we're back to standing.
Battle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harajuku defends well and Battle ends up having to push Harajuku into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Harajuku misses.#T3#
Battle tries a head kick but it misses.
Harajuku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Battle closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Battle successfully pulls guard.
Battle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Battle is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Battle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Battle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Battle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Harajuku stands up and waves to Battle to follow him.
Battle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harajuku.
Harajuku shoots in looking for a takedown. Battle tries to sprawl out of it but Harajuku keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Battle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harajuku as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomatsu Harajuku dominated that round.
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.
#R2##CL2#
Harajuku takes the fight into the clinch.
Harajuku is struggling to control the position.
Harajuku is trying to push Battle away but Battle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harajuku is trying to push Battle away but Battle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harajuku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harajuku takes a shot to the head.
Battle can't get the takedown.
Harajuku is trying to force a seperation but Battle has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harajuku has Battle pressed against the cage, preventing Battle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Battle is looking to break free of the clinch but Harajuku has double underhooks.
Battle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harajuku walks away with a smile on his face. Battle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harajuku misses with a series of wild punches.
Harajuku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harajuku is breathing heavily.#T1#
Battle shoots in looking for a takedown but Harajuku manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Battle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Battle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battle tries a head kick but it misses.
Harajuku misses with a series of wild punches.
Battle shoots in and drives through. Harajuku sprawls well.
Battle tries to clinch but Harajuku moves out of range.
Battle closes the distance and clinches up with Harajuku, looking for a takedown. Battle pushes Harajuku against the cage but Harajuku circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harajuku keeps the fight on the outside.
Battle fails with a takedown attempt.
Battle tries to clinch up.#T2#
Harajuku shoots and misses
and Battle counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Battle has Harajuku up against the cage in a clinch.
Battle fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Battle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harajuku shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Battle sprawls well. Battle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harajuku gets slowly back to his feet.
Battle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Battle shoots in for a takedown but Harajuku shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Battle.
Harajuku is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Harajuku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Battle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harajuku manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Battle lands a couple of digs.
Battle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Battle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harajuku on the ground.
Battle trying to control but Harajuku is working from the bottom.
Battle won't allow Harajuku to sweep him here.
Battle stops Harajuku from standing up.
Battle trying to control the position from guard on top but Harajuku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Battle tries to free his leg and advance position but Harajuku is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Harajuku keeping moving, preventing Battle from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Battle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Battle tries to clinch but Harajuku is having none of it.
Battle doesn't manage to clinch there - Harajuku circles away.
Battle throws a head kick that half lands.
Harajuku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Battle is out of range. #CL#
Battle closes the distance and pushes Harajuku back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Battle breaks the clinch.
Harajuku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harajuku doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Battle closes the distance and pushes Harajuku back into the cage.
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 Bruce Battle will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Harajuku lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Harajuku.
Battle tries for a takedown but Harajuku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Battle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tomatsu Harajuku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Battle is looking to clinch but Harajuku is avoiding it.
Harajuku dives in for a single leg takedown but Battle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Battle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck for Battle with that takedown attempt.
Harajuku steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Battle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Battle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harajuku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harajuku misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Battle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1##SU#
Battle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Battle.#CL#
Battle gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Battle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Battle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Battle jumps guard but Harajuku stands there with Battle around his waist. Battle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Battle tries to work over Harajuku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battle tries to pull guard but Harajuku forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Harajuku lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Harajuku has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Battle after a bit of a struggle.
Harajuku gets underhooks to prevent Battle's takedown attempt.
Battle is looking to control Harajuku's arms but Harajuku gets an underhook and turns him. Now Battle has his back to the cage.
Battle digs a right hand into Harajuku's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harajuku's gas tank.
Battle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Battle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Battle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Battle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Battle wants to hit a switch here but Harajuku passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Battle there!
Harajuku misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Battle blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
Harajuku looking to control and managing it successfully.
Battle blocking the ground and pound.
Harajuku prevents Battle from getting the reversal.
Harajuku misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harajuku thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Harajuku controlling his opponent.
Battle can't escape the position.
#T4#
Harajuku unloads with some shots from mount but Battle bucks and avoids them well.
Harajuku misses with a head shot.
Harajuku avoids the attempt from Battle to control.
Harajuku looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle tries to hold on but Harajuku postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomatsu Harajuku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harajuku 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomatsu Harajuku!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Masamune shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Battle sprawls well. Battle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masamune gets slowly back to his feet.
Masamune looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Battle clinches up with Masamune and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Masamune turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Masamune manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Masamune is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Battle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Masamune working away.#T1##SUB2#
Masamune in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Battle is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazato Masamune!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Battle darts in and clinches Accardo up against the cage.#TD2#
Accardo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Accardo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Battle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Battle preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Accardo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Battle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Accardo controlling the position.
Battle won't allow Accardo to sweep him here.
Accardo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Battle trying to control the position from guard on top but Accardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Accardo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Battle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Battle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Accardo is trying to keep Battle in close.
#T1#
Battle trying to control but Accardo is working from the bottom.
Battle landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Accardo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Battle defends well.
Battle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Accardo on the ground.#SUB2#
Accardo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Battle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Accardo keeping moving, preventing Battle from controlling successfully.
Battle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Accardo's guard.#SUB2#
Battle is posturing up here but Accardo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Battle tries to roll out but it's too tight and Battle has to tap! Slick submission there by Accardo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Accardo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Nico works Battle's body with a nice hook.
Nico fails with the takedown.
Battle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nico throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
Nico looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Battle!
Battle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nico tries for a kimura but Battle is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nico working away.#T1##SU2#
Nico decides to stand up, so the ref orders Battle to his feet. #TD2#
Nico shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nico looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nico performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nico wants to stand up but Battle is controlling the position.
#T2#
Nico prevents Battle from improving his position.
Nico looks to land a strike but Battle avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nico looking to pass the guard.
Battle is trying to keep Nico in close.
Nico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Battle works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Nico postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nico sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Battle is trying to keep Nico in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nico throws a lazy head kick
and Battle counters with a three punch combo that has Nico backing up. Nico nods at Battle to acknowledge the strikes.
Nico misses with a combination
and Battle counters with a two punch combo.
Nico goes for a double leg but Battle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Battle continues to drive forward.
Battle is looking to counter the offense by Nico and move into the clinch.#T4#
Nico closes this distance looking for a takedown but Battle circles away.
Battle is looking for a counter combo.
Bruce Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nic Nico.
Nico looks winded!#CL#
Battle clinches up against the cage.
Nico misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Battle.
Battle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Battle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nico tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Battle swivels and escapes.
Nico throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Battle counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nico.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nico but Nico pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nic Nico will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Nico fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Battle, pushing him back against the cage.
Battle avoiding damage as Nico throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Battle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Nico shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nico was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Battle tries to buck Nico off but Nico is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nico is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Battle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nico looks up at the clock and then as Battle takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nico smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Nico tries to score with some ground and pound. Battle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Battle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nico. #SUB2#
Nico goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Battle has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nico but great work by Battle.
Nico is breathing heavily.
Battle wants to control but Nico is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Battle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nico is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T2#
Battle trying to control the position but Nico is working away. #SU#
Battle stands up. #CL#
Battle moves into the clinch.
Nico is trying to pull guard but Battle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Battle.
#BC#
Battle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Battle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nico shoots in and drives through. Battle sprawls well.
Battle throws a big counter combination but Nico scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nic Nico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Nico moves into the clinch successfully.
Nico tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bruce Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nic Nico.#TD#
Battle drags the fight down to the ground.
Nico throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Battle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nico working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Battle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nico throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Nico is pushing down on Battle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Battle is fighting to maintain full guard but Nico has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nico throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Battle is staying active underneath Nico, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Battle is pressing down on Nico's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nico wants to control from the top but Battle keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Battle holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Battle shoots in looking for a takedown but Nico manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Battle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nic Nico will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nico misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nico shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Battle counters with a two punch combo.
Nico misses with a takedown attempt
and Battle counters with a three punch combo that has Nico backing up. Nico nods at Battle to acknowledge the strikes.
Bruce Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nic Nico.#CL2#
Nico gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nico wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle tries to break the clinch but Nico is controlling the position.
Nico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Battle has clasped his hands together around Nico's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Battle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Nico's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Nico is not content to let Battle control the position.
Nico has one of Battle's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB#
Battle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Battle is looking to take a break and control but Nico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Battle working away.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Battle looking to control but instead Nico has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Nico is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Battle is trying to control. Nico wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Battle wants to free his trapped foot but Nico is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Battle wants to take a breather but Nico is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Battle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nico circles away.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Battle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nico with a lazy takedown attempt
and Battle counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Battle rushes Nico and presses him up against the cage.
Battle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nico drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Battle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Battle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nico smiles and moves away.
Nico shoots and misses
and Battle counters with a three punch combo that has Nico backing up. Nico nods at Battle to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Battle forces Nico back against the cage and clinches.#T4##BC#
Battle manages to break the clinch.
Battle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nico will feel that in the morning.
Nico shoots in looking for a takedown. Battle tries to sprawl out of it but Nico keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Battle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruce Battle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Battle is looking to clinch but Nico is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nico.
Bruce Battle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nic Nico is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nico's waist but Nico gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Battle off to one side.
Nico is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Battle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nico 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nic Nico!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Battle moves into the clinch.
Viriatus can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Battle pulls guard successfully.
Viriatus wants to stand but Battle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Battle has his hands on Viriatus 's head, controlling the position.
Viriatus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Battle is keeping the position for now.
Viriatus tries to stand but Battle is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle is controlling Viriatus 's posture.#T1#
Viriatus is looking to stand up but Battle won't let him.
Viriatus wants to control from the top but Battle keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Viriatus rushes Battle and presses him up against the cage.
Viriatus misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Battle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viriatus dives in for a single leg takedown but Battle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Viriatus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bruce Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viriato Viriatus .#CL2#
Viriatus pushes Battle up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Battle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Viriatus fails with the takedown#CL#
and Battle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Battle.
Battle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Viriatus is trying to push Battle away but Battle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Battle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Viriatus 's efforts to push away.#TD#
Battle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Viriatus is trying to keep an underhook but Battle manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Battle wants to control but Viriatus is keeping him busy.
Battle is thwarting Viriatus 's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Battle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viriatus is just riding it out for now. Battle eventually gives up the hold.
Battle content to control rather than advance. #T3##SU#
Battle decides to stand up. #TD#
Battle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Viriatus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Battle is in Viriatus 's guard.#ES2#
Viriatus uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Battle shoots in but no luck this time.
Viriatus wants to counter with a clinch but Battle pushes him away.#CL2#
Viriatus moves into range and clinches up with Battle.
Battle is working Viriatus over against the cage.
Viriatus looks winded!
Battle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Viriatus smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Viriatus moves into the clinch.#T4#
Viriatus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Battle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Viriatus clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle is trying to stick to Viriatus 's back but Viriatus is turning into Battle. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Battle's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Viriatus .#SUB#
Battle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viriatus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Viriatus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Battle wants to improve his position but instead Viriatus has moved into half guard.
Battle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Viriatus .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Viriato Viriatus will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Viriatus shoots in looking for a takedown. Battle tries to sprawl out of it but Viriatus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Battle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Viriatus clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Battle breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Battle has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Battle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Battle instigates a clinch. #TD#
Battle pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Battle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battle continues to stall.
Viriatus trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom.
Battle wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Battle pulls Viriatus in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Viriatus wants to control from the top but Battle keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Viriatus fails with the takedown.
Viriatus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Battle defends it nicely.
Bruce Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viriato Viriatus .
The crowd cheers as Viriatus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Battle doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Viriatus misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Battle moves into the clinch.
Viriatus is breathing heavily.
Battle wants to take the fight to the mat but Viriatus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Battle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Battle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Battle wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Battle closes the distance and clinches.
Viriatus jumps guard but Battle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Battle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruce Battle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viriatus looks for a takedown but Battle sprawls well.
Battle throws a big counter combination but Viriatus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Viriatus misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Battle drives through and clinches with Viriatus against the cage.
#TD#
Battle decides to pull guard.
Battle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More hug and hope from Battle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Battle dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Battle.
Viriatus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Viriatus is defended easily by Battle.
Some wild striking there from Viriatus .
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Battle jumps guard and drags Viriatus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Viriatus looking to sit in guard and control but Battle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Viriatus is trying to control the position but Battle postures up.
Battle wanted to stand there but Viriatus had control of the position. #SUB#
Battle drops back looking for a leg! Viriatus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Viriatus manages to kick Battle off! Battle jumps back into Viriatus 's guard.
Viriatus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Battle is stalling in the full guard.
Battle trying to control but Viriatus is working from the bottom.
Battle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Battle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Battle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Battle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Battle trying to control the position from guard on top but Viriatus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Viriatus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Battle is aware though and is defending well.
Battle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Viriatus on the ground.
Viriatus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Battle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Battle pushes Viriatus up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Battle tries to pull guard but Viriatus won't allow it.
#TD#
Battle pulls Viriatus into guard.
Battle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viriatus is one step ahead there.
Viriatus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Viriatus from controlling successfully.
Viriatus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Battle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Battle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viriatus .
Battle is controlling Viriatus 's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Viriatus trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Battle darts in and clinches Viriatus up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viriatus can't break the clinch.
Battle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Viriatus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Viriatus is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Battle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Battle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Battle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2017 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Dada. #CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Battle has been cut.
Battle is looking to clinch but Dada is avoiding it.
Dada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Battle pinned against the cage. Battle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #KD2#
Dada cracks Battle with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Battle looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dada finish him?
#ROC2#
Battle is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Dada ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Battle clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koboko Dada!
Koboko Dada bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Lee rushes Battle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Battle breaks the clinch.
Lee tries for a takedown but Battle circles away easily
and Battle counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Battle to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Lee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Battle as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Battle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Lee has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Battle jumps into guard, dragging Lee to the mat.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Battle.#T1#
Battle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Battle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Battle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Battle, into his guard. #REVB#
Lee wants to control from the top but Battle keeps moving.
Battle is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture. #T2#
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Battle managing to control the position.
Battle looking for a sweep. Not yet Battle, not yet.
Battle has Lee pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Lee wants to control from the top but Battle keeps moving.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Lee works over Battle with some ground and pound from guard.
Lee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Battle's guard.
Lee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Battle's head.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Battle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Battle blocks a head kick by Lee.
Battle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Battle successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battle controlling Lee's posture.
Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lee is pushing down on Battle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Battle is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Battle keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Battle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Lee will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Battle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Battle blocks it well.
Battle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Battle wants it to stay on the feet.
Battle throws a counter high kick but Lee was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD2#
Lee gets the takedown into side control.
Battle is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Battle can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Lee wants to control but Battle is keeping him busy.
Battle struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Battle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Battle struggling a bit here.
Lee trying to control the action but Battle is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee landing strikes.
Battle is trying to improve his position.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Battle can't do much from the bottom here.
Battle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Battle stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Battle is looking to reverse the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee has Battle pushed against the cage.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Battle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Battle is trying to trip Lee. He has hold of a leg but Lee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Battle persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Lee has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Battle is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee is stalling here.
#BC#
Battle breaks the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Battle darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Battle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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!
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Battle smiles and moves away.
Bruce Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Lee.
Lee works Battle's body with a nice hook.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Battle swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Lee shoots in and bounces Battle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Battle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Battle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Battle but Battle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Lee looks to move away, Battle throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way.#CL#
Battle moves into range and clinches up with Lee.#BC#
Battle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee misses with a takedown
and Battle counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Battle to acknowledge the strikes.
Bruce Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Battle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lee napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Battle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Battle trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Battle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Battle is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Battle to get the leverage.
Lee tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lee wants to control but Battle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Battle prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee is looking to control Battle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Battle stops Lee from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Battle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Battle trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Battle working the head and body with strikes.
Battle is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now. #SU#
Battle stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lee to get to his feet. #CL2#
Lee forces Battle back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Lee pulls Battle into guard.
#T3#
Battle working some strikes from top position.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Battle from controlling successfully.
Battle with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Battle has gone for a leg lock! Lee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Battle's guard.#REVB#
Lee wanted to stand there but Battle had control of the position. #SUB#
Battle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Battle looking to control.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Battle has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Battle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Lee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Waaaale misses with a kick to the body.
Waaaale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Waaaale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Battle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Waaaale.
Waaaale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Waaaale clinches.
Battle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Waaaale up against the cage.#TD2#
Waaaale manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Battle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Waaaale dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Waaaale is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Waaaale's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Waaaale is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Waaaale wants to pass the guard but Battle is keeping the position.
Battle controlling Waaaale's posture.
Battle looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Battle is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Battle trying to control but Waaaale is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Battle tries to stand but Waaaale is controlling from the bottom.
Battle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Waaaale has momentary wrist control but Battle slips an elbow through the middle.
Battle trying to control the position from guard on top but Waaaale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Battle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Waaaale is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Waaaale has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Waaaale tries to free his leg and advance position but Battle is retaining full guard.
Waaaale looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Waaaale trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom.
Waaaale stays in close to Battle's body and controls the position.
Waaaale trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Waaaale stays in close to Battle's body and controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Waaaale wants to stand but Battle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Battle working a defensive guard here.
Waaaale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Battle blocks a head kick by Waaaale.
Waaaale tries for a takedown but Battle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Waaaale dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Waaaale with a poor takedown #CL#
and Battle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Waaaale is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Battle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Battle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Waaaale fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Waaaale misses with a few strikes there.
Waaaale thows a leg kick but Battle checks it #CL#
and Battle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Waaaale tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Battle smiles and moves away.
Bruce Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Waaaale.
Waaaale stuffs the takedown attempt from Battle. Battle gets slowly back to his feet.
Waaaale throws out a counter right but Battle avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Waaaale clinches up with Battle and pushes him back against the cage.
Battle is trying to push Waaaale away but Waaaale has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Battle jumps into guard, dragging Waaaale to the mat.
#T1#
Battle keeping moving, preventing Waaaale from controlling successfully.
Battle being controlled here, momentarily.
Waaaale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Battle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Battle seems keen to control Waaaale's posture.#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.
Waaaale tries to free his leg and advance position but Battle is retaining full guard.
Waaaale's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Waaaale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waaaale throws a body shot but no joy.
Battle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Waaaale pinned against the cage. Waaaale gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Battle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Waaaale.
Battle fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
No luck for Waaaale with that takedown attempt.
Big Waaaale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waaaale fails with the takedown
and Battle counters with a three punch combo that has Waaaale backing up. Waaaale nods at Battle to acknowledge the strikes.
Battle tries to clinch up but Waaaale circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Waaaale takes the fight into the clinch.
Battle is trying to pull guard but Waaaale turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Waaaale is trying to drag Battle to the mat but Battle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Waaaale as Battle tries to tie him up.
Waaaale is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Battle to keep the fight standing.
Battle has Waaaale pressed against the cage, preventing Waaaale from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Waaaale.
Waaaale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Battle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Waaaale is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Waaaale.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Battle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Waaaale just stands there and leans against the cage.
Waaaale is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Big Waaaale will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Waaaale moves into the clinch.#BC#
Battle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Waaaale gets a clinch.
Battle fails to pull guard.
Battle tries to score a body lock takedown but Waaaale shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Battle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Waaaale smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Battle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waaaale throws a head kick but Battle moves out of range.
Waaaale throws a solid leg kick but Battle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Waaaale.
Battle appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waaaale dives in for a single leg takedown but Battle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Waaaale has closed the distance and engaged Battle in a clinch.
Battle is trying to drag Waaaale to the mat but Waaaale just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Battle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Battle tries to throw a body punch but Waaaale avoids it by throwing Battle back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Battle - that landed with a thud.
#TD2#
Waaaale has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Battle uses from the top position. #SUB#
Battle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Waaaale dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Battle managing to control the position.
Waaaale engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Battle keeping full guard, as Waaaale tries to pass. #T2#
Waaaale controls from within his opponent's guard.
Waaaale trying to stand up but can't free himself from Battle's guard.
Battle trying to keep a closed guard but Waaaale is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Waaaale sitting in guard here, content to control.
More stalling from Waaaale.
Battle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Battle preventing the ground and pound from 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.
Waaaale shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Waaaale fails with the takedown.
Waaaale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Waaaale throws a head kick but Battle moves out of range.
#CL2#
Waaaale moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waaaale lands with a left to the head.
Battle wants to break free but Waaaale has control.
Battle wants to break free but Waaaale has control.
Bruce Battle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Waaaale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Battle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Waaaale avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Waaaale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Waaaale 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Waaaale!
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