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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Williams drives through and clinches with Razum against the cage.
Razum looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Williams blocks an elbow strike from Razum.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Williams is trying to pull guard but Razum turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC# Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Razum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away. Williams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD# Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB# Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Razum is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Razum holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1# Razum trying to control but Williams postures up.
Razum is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Williams being controlled here momentarily. #SU# Williams stands up and waves to Razum to follow him. Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow. Valera Razum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Williams scores with a head kick. Razum tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet. Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL# Williams drives through and clinches with Razum against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land. #T3# Razum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing. Neville Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valera Razum. Williams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Razum to keep the fight standing.#BC# Williams breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Razum with that takedown attempt. It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Razum.#CL# Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Razum has his takedown stuffed and Williams counters with a nice body shot. #T4# Williams tries to clinch but Razum is having none of it. Razum doesn't succeed with the takedown and Williams counters with a right hand to the body. Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Williams connects with a body shot that sends Razum's belly button to the back. Decent striking displayed by Williams there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# Williams takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Williams breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Williams dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Razum but Razum pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2# Razum has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Razum wants a takedown but no success here.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside. Williams tries to pull guard but Razum won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD# Williams gets control of Razum's arms and successfully pulls guard. Williams will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Razum is breathing heavily. Williams looking to control.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck. Razum postures up.
#T1# Williams wants to control but Razum passes easily into half guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Razum is figuring out what he wants to do next. Williams is holding on to half guard well. Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Razum wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy. Williams wants to control but Razum is keeping busy and won't allow it. Williams is trying to stand back up but Razum is controlling him
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#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. Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Razum forces Williams back against the cage and clinches. Razum is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns Razum into the cage. Williams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neville Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him. Williams lands with a short shot to the head. Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD# Williams ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Williams no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Razum is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Williams pulls Razum in to control the position. #T3# Razum trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Williams manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Williams is trying to push Razum away but Razum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Razum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC# Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Razum moves into range and clinches up with Williams. Williams lands with a short shot to the head. #T4# Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Razum has him pressed against the cage. Williams tries to pull guard but Razum forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD# Williams pulls guard effortlessly. Razum wants to get up but he can't break Williams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Razum can do to turn this around? Williams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Williams continues to stall. Neville Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Williams wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Razum is now in half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES# Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet! 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! Williams scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Williams dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Razum pinned against the cage. Razum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Razum takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Razum misses with a combination
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Razum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Williams misses with a body shot.
Razum shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Razum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Neville Williams is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
#BC# Williams breaks the clinch.
Razum with a poor takedown and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL# Williams instigates a clinch. #BC# Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Williams lets loose with a powerful body kick. Razum will feel that in the morning. Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Razum defends it nicely.#T2##CL# Williams instigates a clinch. #BC# Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Razum tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Neville Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valera Razum. Razum avoids the body shot from Williams.
#CL# Williams closes the distance and clinches. #T3##BC# Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Razum fails with the takedown.#CL2# Razum closes the distance and clinches. Neville Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC# Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Razum misses with a takedown and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4# Williams wants to clinch up but Razum keeps it at a distance.#CL# Williams gets a clinch. #TD# Williams successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Williams holds on and takes a little breather. Razum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now. Williams trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Razum trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Neville Williams showed his dominance in that final round. Well Williams 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neville Williams!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1# Kaede swinging wildly here.
Kaede looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well. Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Kaede misses with a combination
and Kaede takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaede.
Williams throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kaede avoids it. Williams slips a jab and a cross from Kaede.
Kaede throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with a nice kick to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kaede!
Williams is looking to clinch. Kaede throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease. Kaede throws a hook but Williams blocks it.#T1# Kaede swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Williams counters with a nice body shot. Rukawa Kaede seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kaede tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot. Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Some wild striking there from Kaede.
Williams avoids the body shot from Kaede.
It appears Williams was looking to counter with a kick there. Kaede circles away from the clinch attempt and Kaede connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kaede throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease. A counter left hand to the body from Williams misses its target. A combination from Kaede does no damage. #T2# Kaede connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kaede misses with a double jab.
Williams is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL# Williams rushes Kaede and presses him up against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kaede is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position. Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaede backwards. Williams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Williams working aggressively here.
#BC# Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A combination from Kaede does no damage. Kaede misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Williams tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kaede swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kaede just manages to avoid it. Kaede looks winded!#T3# Kaede throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease. A counter left hand to the body from Williams misses its target. A big right from Kaede misses. Williams throws a quick counter head kick but Kaede was just out of range. Kaede has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Kaede swinging wildly here.
Kaede throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams. Kaede throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a nice body kick.
Kaede misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Williams tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A combination from Kaede does no damage. Williams is looking to wear down Kaede with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kaede throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease. Kaede misses with a few strikes there.
#T4# Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaede swats him away and circles back towards the center. A punch combination from Kaede misses. Kaede throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaede misses with a wild combination.
Kaede fails to land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Williams tries to clinch up. Kaede throws a body shot but no joy. Williams tries to clinch there but Kaede circles away.
A swing and a miss from Kaede. A counter left hand to the body from Williams misses its target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rukawa Kaede 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# Kaede lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively. Kaede throws a combination that misses and Williams counters with a solid body kick. Rukawa Kaede is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kaede throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaede. Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaede avoids it really well and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaede rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kaede has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Williams tries to clinch but Kaede moves away and Kaede counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaede swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1# Williams slips a jab and a cross from Kaede.
Kaede is breathing heavily. Kaede throws a body shot but no joy. Rukawa Kaede is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kaede throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williams. #BC# Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kaede misses the shot to the body. Williams throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kaede avoids it. Kaede misses with the combination.
Williams appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL# Kaede tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch. Williams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kaede up against the cage. Williams tries to pull guard but Kaede holds him up against the cage and eventually Williams drops back down to his feet.
#T2# Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kaede walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neville Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kaede misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaede is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Kaede looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range. A combination from Kaede does no damage. Williams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Kaede misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Williams shoots in but Kaede avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3# Kaede misses the shot to the body. Kaede misses with a double jab.
Williams tries to clinch up. Kaede throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from Kaede does no damage. Kaede catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Kaede misses with a straight left. Williams appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kaede throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range. Williams throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kaede avoids it. Kaede throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4# Kaede fails to land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Williams tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kaede blocks a jab. Kaede misses with a double jab.
Williams thinks about countering with a body kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Kaede does a little dance to reset his feet. Williams misses with a wild body shot. Kaede works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big right from Kaede misses. Williams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kaede manages to circle out of the way. Kaede swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams staying out of range there. Williams swings for the body but Kaede moves out of range.
Kaede is looking for the big counter here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rukawa Kaede showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Kaede throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Williams is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Sloppy strikes from Kaede. Those never looked like landing. Kaede throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease. Kaede catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Kaede stalks Williams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williams's face. Williams staggers backwards, shaken. Kaede throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range. Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Williams darts in and clinches Kaede up against the cage.#BC# Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaede manages to avoid it. Williams slips a straight right by Kaede. It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kaede. Kaede takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Kaede throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease. Kaede throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Kaede misses with a wild combination.
Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sloppy strikes from Kaede. Those never looked like landing. Williams tries to counter by clinching up but Kaede breaks away and moves out of range. Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaede is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Williams shoots in for a takedown but Kaede shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kaede looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2# Williams slips a jab and a cross from Kaede.
Williams jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Sloppy strikes from Kaede. Those never looked like landing. Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL# Williams instigates a clinch. #BC# Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams tries to clinch but Kaede is having none of it. Kaede throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaede throws a wild combination but nothing lands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Williams throws a head kick that misses. Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Williams slips a jab and a cross from Kaede.
#T3# Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kaede throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot. Williams fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kaede just manages to avoid it. Kaede throws a one two combo.
Kaede looks to land a combination. Williams sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL# Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head. Williams jumps guard but Kaede stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4# Williams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neville Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him. Williams is trying to pull guard but Kaede turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land. Williams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kaede just stands there and leans against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A frustrated look appears on Kaede's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kaede wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the cage. Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kaede's efforts to push away. Neville Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Williams stalling.
And that's the end of the fight! Rukawa Kaede comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Kaede 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukawa Kaede!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Lao rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.#TD# Williams decides to pull guard. Lao is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Lao connects with a couple of short punches. Lao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Lao tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard. Lao is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Williams wants to control the position but Lao says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Lao keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SUB2# Lao is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Williams is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karnak Lao!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2017 |
#R1# Williams darts in looking for a takedown but Sanada gets double underhooks and turns Williams into the cage. Sanada drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Williams defends it well.#CL2# Sanada moves into range and clinches up with Williams. Sanada is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Williams wants to stall.
#BC2# Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sanada shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Williams changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanada with a poor takedown and Williams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Neville Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Sanada. Williams throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range. #TD2# Sanada shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1# Sanada prevents Williams from improving his position. Williams is working hard here to advance position. Sanada takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Williams wants to improve his position but Sanada is controlling well.
Sanada is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position. Sanada is controlling the pace.
#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#ES# Williams has one foot on Sanada's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Sanada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Sanada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Williams thinks about countering with a head kick. Sanada has his takedown stuffed and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Sanada shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense. #TD2# Sanada bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3# Williams wants to control but Sanada postures up. Williams tries to bench press Sanada off him but Sanada keeps the position. Williams is trying to escape the position but Sanada is controlling the position. Sanada scores with a couple of short elbows. Sanada is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Sanada working the ground and pound but Williams is defending the strikes. Williams is letting Sanada control him for a moment. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. 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. Williams is trying to control Sanada's posture but Sanada avoids it. Sanada is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Williams will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Sanada working the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yuki Sanada will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Sanada tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Williams thinks about countering with a body kick. Sanada shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Williams counters with a straight right hand. Sanada goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward. Neville Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Sanada. Sanada closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Sanada pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Williams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanada sprawls and moves away. Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Williams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1# Sanada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Williams wants to get back to his feet but Sanada is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanada's guard. #REVR# Williams sitting in guard here, content to control. Williams preventing the sweep. #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. Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Sanada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Williams postures up.
Sanada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2# Sanada has an active guard here but Williams has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3# Sanada is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Sanada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Sanada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2# Sanada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Sanada is pulling down on Williams's head. It's preventing any offense from Williams, at least for the moment.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Sanada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Williams shoots in but Sanada avoids the takedown attempt easily. Sanada goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Williams lands with a shot to the body. Sanada shoots and misses enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Williams dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Horrible takedown attempt by Sanada or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad. Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Sanada tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Sanada ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Sanada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Neville Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Sanada. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanada shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanada. Sanada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sanada moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanada. Williams throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sanada avoids it.#TD2# Sanada closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Williams quickly recovers to half guard. Williams pushes Sanada off but Sanada dives into side control.
Williams is pushing Sanada's head away, looking to escape. Sanada manages to hold on to the position though.#T2# Williams is trying to control Sanada's posture but Sanada avoids it. Williams is trying to get back to his feet. Williams trying to remain calm as Sanada controls from the top position. Sanada tries to advance to mount but can't. You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Williams is trying to escape the position but Sanada is controlling the position. #T3# Sanada fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Sanada keeps moving and retains side control. Sanada takes a little break here. Williams wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Yuki Sanada has got the better of the ground game so far. Williams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Williams is trying to control Sanada's posture but Sanada avoids it. Williams bucks up and tries to throw Sanada off but instead Sanada has got his back! Williams is trying to stand back up. #T4# Sanada just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2# Sanada looking to break Williams's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Williams remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sanada will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Sanada controls the position. Sanada is continuing to stall. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Yuki Sanada. I think Sanada 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yuki Sanada! Post fight, Yuki Sanada stared into the camera and said 'みんなさんありがとうございました ! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1# Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watanabe.
Hero Watanabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Watanabe closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Watanabe pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2# Watanabe shoots in and gets a takedown into Williams's guard. Watanabe is fighting to break Williams's control of his arms but Williams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Watanabe throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely. Williams trying to strike off his back.
Watanabe trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. Watanabe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Watanabe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Williams is proving hard to escape from. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Watanabe tries to stand but Williams is controlling from the bottom. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1##SUB# Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watanabe defends well.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Watanabe shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense. Williams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Watanabe manages to circle out of the way. Watanabe with a poor takedown and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body. Neville Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hero Watanabe. No luck with that takedown attempt from Watanabe. Williams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Watanabe throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range. Williams quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD2# Watanabe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Williams is trying to defend but Watanabe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Watanabe stalling. Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watanabe on the ground.#ES# Williams pushes Watanabe off and gets back to his feet.#T2# Watanabe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side. Williams is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A low kick from Watanabe is predictable there and Williams counters with a right hand to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Watanabe misses with a takedown attempt and Williams counters with a nice uppercut. Watanabe looks winded! Watanabe tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand! Williams lands a nice hook to Watanabe's body. Watanabe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Watanabe. #T3##SU2# Watanabe stands up and beckons Williams to his feet. Watanabe shoots and misses and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2# Watanabe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Williams's half guard. Williams wants to control but Watanabe is keeping busy and won't allow it. #ES# Williams kicks off Watanabe and gets to his feet. Watanabe leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Watanabe throws a leg kick and Williams counters with a straight right hand.#CL2# Watanabe darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.#T4# Williams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Watanabe up against the cage. Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Watanabe walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Watanabe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Williams tries to pull guard but Watanabe holds him up against the cage and eventually Williams drops back down to his feet.
#TD2# Watanabe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES# Williams makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Watanabe with a lazy takedown attempt and Williams counters with a nice body shot. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick. Williams appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Watanabe shoots and misses and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Williams dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Williams wants to clinch. Watanabe fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2# Watanabe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Watanabe staying calm. Watanabe working the ground and pound but Williams is defending the strikes. #T1##SUB2# Watanabe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Watanabe is putting a hurting on Williams here, landing some big shots from side control. You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Watanabe grinds an elbow into Williams's temple. Watanabe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Williams down.
Williams wants to control but Watanabe postures up. Hero Watanabe has got the better of the ground game so far. Williams is trying to get back to half guard. Watanabe tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Watanabe in side control lands a decent elbow. Watanabe landing strikes. #SUB2# Watanabe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Watanabe scoring with punches from side control. Watanabe looks up at the clock and then as Williams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Watanabe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Williams tries to bench press Watanabe off him but Watanabe keeps the position. Watanabe wants to stand but Williams has his arm trapped. Watanabe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williams to see if he's OK. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Williams is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2# Watanabe has an Americana. Williams didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Watanabe is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Watanabe hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hero Watanabe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Williams moves into range and clinches up with Gomi. Williams is looking to control Gomi's arms but Gomi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Williams has his back to the cage. #TD2# Gomi pulls guard effortlessly. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Gomi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily. Gomi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gomi wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Gomi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Williams is defending well. Gomi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Williams has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gomi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazushi Gomi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2017 |
#R1# Williams avoids the head kick by Do Cu.
Do Cu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Do Cu throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL# Williams forces Do Cu back against the cage and clinches. Williams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC# Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Do Cu takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD# Williams looking to score a takedown here. Do Cu is defending well but Williams drives through and ends up in Do Cu's guard.#SU# Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang! Williams throws a head kick but Do Cu moves out of range.
#TD# Do Cu tries to sprawl but Williams drives through with a takedown into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Do Cu has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SU# Williams gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Williams scores with a jab to the head.
#TD# Williams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Do Cu's guard. Williams sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2##SU# Williams stands up and waves to Do Cu to follow him. Do Cu avoids the head kick by Williams.
Do Cu throws a head kick that misses. #CL# Williams rushes Do Cu and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Williams breaks the clinch.
#TD# Williams feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Do Cu is wriggling around but Williams manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Williams trying to mount his opponent but Do Cu defends it. #T3# Williams slows the pace down in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. We've been informed that Do Cu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Williams controlling the action here.#SU# Williams decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Rebentado Do Cu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL# Williams moves into range and clinches up with Do Cu.#BC# Williams breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Williams forces Do Cu back against the cage and clinches. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC# Williams manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Williams breaks the clinch.
#CL# Williams moves into range and clinches up with Do Cu.#BC# Williams breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Williams dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL# Williams darts in and clinches Do Cu up against the cage.#TD# Williams decides to pull guard. Williams wants to sweep but no luck. Williams is adopting a defensive guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Do Cu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Do Cu is breathing heavily. Do Cu with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1##SUB# Williams is looking for a triangle but Do Cu pushes his legs off easily.
#ES# Williams pushes Do Cu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL# Williams moves into the clinch. Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Do Cu backwards. #BC# Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rebentado Do Cu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Do Cu blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams misses with a wild body shot. Do Cu tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2# Do Cu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Williams clinches with his opponent.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams. #BC# Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Do Cu throws a head kick that misses and Williams finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Do Cu throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Do Cu throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily. Williams tries to land a leg kick but Do Cu saw it coming and moves away.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Williams throws a nice head kick!
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.#CL# Williams clinches up against the cage.#T3# Williams gets through Do Cu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC# Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Do Cu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Do Cu throws a head kick that misses. Williams throws a body kick that misses. Do Cu throws a sloppy head kick and Williams counters with a straight right hand. Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow. Do Cu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Williams avoids the head kick by Do Cu.
A head kick misses from Do Cu. Williams jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Rebentado Do Cu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Do Cu tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4##BC# Williams manages to break the clinch.
Do Cu blocks a head kick by Williams.
Do Cu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Do Cu throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily. Williams appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Do Cu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Do Cu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Do Cu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Do Cu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Do Cu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Do Cu backs away, Williams returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Do Cu throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Do Cu tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams half committed to a counter leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Williams dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# A head kick by Do Cu misses and Do Cu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Williams throws a head kick that misses. Williams digs a good hook to Do Cu's body.
#TD# Williams scores with a takedown into Do Cu's guard.#SU# Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL# Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Williams successfully pulls guard.
#ES# Williams uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Do Cu throws a head kick that misses. It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Do Cu. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Williams scores with a jab to the body. Williams is looking to land body kicks.#T1# Do Cu throws a head kick that misses and Williams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Do Cu throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
#CL# Williams closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Williams has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Do Cu uses from the top position. #ES# Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Williams thumps Do Cu with a low kick. A head kick by Do Cu misses #CL# and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williams. Williams has Do Cu pressed against the cage, preventing Do Cu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Do Cu tries a head kick but it misses.
Do Cu throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily. Williams is looking to counter with a body kick. Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Do Cu was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.#T2# Do Cu tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams thows a body kick. Do Cu tries to catch it but that hurt him. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Williams blocks a head kick by Do Cu.
And Williams counters with a quick kick to the body but Do Cu blocks it. Do Cu tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD# Williams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Do Cu wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Do Cu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.#T3# Williams controlling the action here.#SUB# Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Do Cu can do to turn this around?#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Williams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SU# Williams decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight! Neville Williams showed his dominance in that final round. Well Williams 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neville Williams!
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