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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Downem steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nakamura. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Downem darts in and clinches Nakamura up against the cage.
Nakamura throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Nakamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakamura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Downem wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Downem takes the fight into the clinch.
Nakamura tries to stall but Downem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Downem decides to pull guard.
Nakamura wants to stand and escape but instead Downem has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Nakamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Downem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Downem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Nakamura keeping full guard, as Downem tries to pass.
Downem stays in close to Nakamura's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Downem decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Downem moves into the clinch.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakamura throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Downem has closed the distance and engaged Nakamura in a clinch.
Downem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamura wants to get back to striking at distance but Downem won't allow it.
Downem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Downem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Downem struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.
Downem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakamura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Downem.
Downem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Downem tries a body shot but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura is trying to maintain a safe position but Downem gets an underhook and turns Nakamura into the cage.
Nakamura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Downem jumps guard and drags Nakamura to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamura wants to stand and escape but instead Downem has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Downem postures up in Nakamura's guard and throws a big left but Nakamura blocks it.
Downem pushes down on Nakamura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Downem missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Downem keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Downem passes to full mount!
Nakamura wants to hold on but Downem pushes him away.
Downem throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Downem takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Downem prevents Nakamura from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Downem controlling the pace for now.
Nakamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takem Downem dominated that 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.
#R2#
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Downem is looking to counter with a body kick.
Downem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to avoid it but Downem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakamura to the ground. Nakamura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nakamura delivers a nice body kick.
Downem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura lands with a kick to the ribs.
Downem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
A lazy body kick from Nakamura #TD#
and Downem counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nakamura is looking to stand back up but Downem counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nakamura. #REVB#
Nakamura is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nakamura is trying to maintain the position but Downem is very close to passing his half guard.
Downem seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Downem sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Downem has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Downem winds up and cracks Nakamura with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Downem trying to pass the guard but Nakamura defending well. #SU#
Downem decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nakamura throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Downem counters with a shoot takedown. Nakamura fights it but they end up in guard.
Nakamura is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Downem dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Downem decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Downem goes for a double leg but Nakamura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nakamura continues to drive forward.
Downem backing away here, and Nakamura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Downem lands a nice shot that snaps Nakamura's head back.
Nakamura throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Downem counters by moving into the clinch.
Nakamura wants to get back to striking at distance but Downem won't allow it.
Nakamura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nakamura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Downem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakamura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nakamura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nakamura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakamura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Downem misses with a body punch.
Nakamura is trying to force a seperation but Downem has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Downem.
Downem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Nakamura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Downem fails to land. #BC#
Downem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamura connects with a single shot there.
Downem swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamura.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nakamura.
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!
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Downem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Downem counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nakamura won't be happy with that.
Nakamura is looking to get back to his feet here but Downem is keeping cool and he's managed to take Nakamura's back.
Nakamura tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takem Downem 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#
Nakamura throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Downem counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Downem controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Downem. #SU#
Downem decides to return to a standing position.
Nakamura throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Downem decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Downem dives into side control.
#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Downem easily slips into full mount!
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Downem content just to control the position here.
Downem dominating with strikes here.
Downem lands a heavy elbow.
Downem controlling from mount. #T2##SU#
Downem is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Takem Downem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura cracks Downem with an open hand slap.
Downem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Nakamura moves in looking to clinch but Downem pushes him off.
Downem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakamura's waist but Nakamura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Downem off to one side. #TD#
Downem closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nakamura did well to prevent Downem getting side control.#SU#
Downem stands up out of the half guard.
Takem Downem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Downem takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nakamura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Downem gets a double leg takedown into Nakamura's guard.
Downem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakamura is trying to keep Downem in close.
Takem Downem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Downem is stalling in the full guard.
Atreyu Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've been informed that Nakamura has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takem Downem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Downem, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takem Downem!
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Event:
IFFL 1: Rise of Iron
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakamura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nakamura plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nakamura lunges at Cruz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cruz's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nakamura.
A head kick misses from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nakamura connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Nakamura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Nakamura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nakamura feinted with a counter takedown.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nakamura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Atreyu Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Cruz.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Nakamura, which made it look bad.
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Cruz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Nakamura has one foot on Cruz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cruz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Nakamura lands a high kick!
Nakamura is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses.
Nakamura lands a nice looking body kick.
Nakamura scores with a push kick.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Cruz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nakamura dodges the ground and pound from Cruz.
Nakamura is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Cruz working away.
Nakamura on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cruz looks up at the clock and then as Nakamura takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cruz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cruz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nakamura sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cruz tries to score with some ground and pound. Nakamura controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nakamura parries the strikes from Cruz easily there. Cruz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nakamura to escape.
Nakamura is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz lands a nice forearm strike. #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.
Cruz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nakamura is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cruz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nakamura to see if he's OK.
Nakamura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cruz landing a few strikes.
Cruz is putting a hurting on Nakamura here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nakamura avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cruz. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atreyu Nakamura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Cruz gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nakamura kicks off Cruz and gets to his feet.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nakamura won't be happy with that.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Nakamura is defending well. #T1#
Nakamura regains half guard, as Cruz was trying to land strikes.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ty Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakamura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz.
Cruz looks to land a strike but Nakamura avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nakamura wants to improve his position but instead Cruz has moved into half guard.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Nakamura dodges it nicely.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been informed that Cruz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nakamura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz. #SUB2#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Nakamura is defending well.
Nakamura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nakamura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nakamura's head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cruz takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nakamura.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nakamura defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Atreyu Nakamura will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Cruz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nakamura misses with a head kick.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nakamura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Nakamura misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Nakamura.
Nakamura swinging wildly here.
A lazy body kick from Nakamura #TD2#
and Cruz counters with a shoot takedown. Nakamura fights it but they end up in guard.
Cruz distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz postures up in Nakamura's guard and throws a big left but Nakamura blocks it. #T2#
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Nakamura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cruz is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cruz pushing down on Nakamura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Nakamura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakamura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Atreyu Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Cruz.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Nakamura.
And Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Nakamura pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Nakamura misses with the combination.
Cruz feints the counter takedown.
Nakamura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Nakamura misses with the combination.
Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nakamura scores with a spinning back kick!
Atreyu Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Nakamura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atreyu Nakamura clearly takes 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.
#R4#
No joy there for Nakamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nakamura is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nakamura is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Nakamura's head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nakamura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz. #T1##SUB2#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cruz is nestled in close to Nakamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nakamura has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Nakamura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Atreyu Nakamura is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nakamura won't be happy with that.
Cruz throws a strike aimed at the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura avoids it well.
Cruz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nakamura on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cruz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cruz working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cruz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nakamura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cruz's guard! Nice work there by Nakamura! #T3#
Nakamura won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz controlling the position.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cruz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cruz is nestled in close to Nakamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cruz throwing shots but Nakamura is blocking nicely.
Nakamura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nakamura defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Cruz dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nakamura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruz.
That kick from Nakamura tenderised Cruz's leg. Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nakamura throws a right hand that Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Cruz swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
And Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Nakamura pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakamura pinned against the cage. Nakamura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nakamura tries to counter with a takedown but Cruz is quick to defend against it.
Nakamura tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Cruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cruz.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Nakamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nakamura manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Nakamura's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakamura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cruz if he has to take too many more of those.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Cruz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Nakamura wants to stand but Cruz is controlling the position.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamura trying to control the position.
Nakamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz is standing up over Nakamura. Nakamura looks to escape but Cruz dives into side control.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cruz working the ground and pound.
Cruz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cruz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nakamura on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nakamura takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nakamura wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Nakamura is defending well.
Ty Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atreyu Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakamura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ty Cruz!
A relieved looking Ty Cruz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Nakamura plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Fleming moves away and avoids it.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nakamura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fleming defends it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nakamura. Fleming shrugs it off though.
Fleming tries to clinch there but Nakamura circles away.
Fleming takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Fleming throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fleming is in Nakamura's guard.#SUB2#
Nakamura has his foot on Fleming's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fleming works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Nakamura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fleming doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fleming manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fleming really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB#
Fleming drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fleming jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nakamura is controlling Fleming's posture.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura controls Fleming momentarily but Fleming frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Fleming drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fleming jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Fleming gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Nakamura to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Nakamura moves into range and clinches up with Fleming.
Fleming is working for takedown but Nakamura is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fleming tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nakamura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fleming fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fleming has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nakamura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Nakamura is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fleming can't fight it off and eventually Nakamura manages to take the fight to the floor. Fleming looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Nakamura controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Fleming throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nakamura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Fleming is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nakamura stays in close to Fleming's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fleming is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atreyu Nakamura dominated that round.
That's time! Fleming's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fleming walks into a jab.#TD2#
Nakamura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fleming swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Fleming looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Fleming has wrist control.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Fleming keeps moving. #T1#
Nakamura slips nicely into half guard.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Fleming dodges it nicely.
Fleming wants to improve his position but Nakamura is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Nakamura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fleming is just riding it out for now. Nakamura eventually gives up the hold.
Atreyu Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakamura stops Fleming from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fleming is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fleming knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nakamura lands a jab to the head.
Nakamura's coach down at Cozad MMA Tokyo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nakamura's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nakamura lands with a right hand.
Fleming avoids the head kick by Nakamura.
Fleming half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Nakamura lands with a kick to the temple. Fleming shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nakamura throws a head kick that Fleming semi-blocks.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Nakamura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fleming's guard.#ES#
Fleming pushes Nakamura off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fleming half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nakamura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fleming manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fleming gets tackled into the cage by Nakamura. Nakamura maintains the clinch.
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!#BC2#
Nakamura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A head kick from Nakamura lands but Fleming takes it in his stride.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nakamura as he avoids it easily.
Fleming throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakamura's waist but Nakamura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fleming off to one side.
Nakamura moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fleming is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakamura is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot to the body from Nakamura misses #TD#
and Fleming counters with a single leg into guard. Nakamura didn't expect that.
Nakamura is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fleming dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atreyu Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Nakamura misses.
A shot to the liver by Nakamura. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nakamura.
Fleming can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming tries to control but Nakamura manages to take his back.
Fleming prevents Nakamura from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fleming preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2#
Nakamura has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fleming has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fleming trying to control the action but Nakamura just sinks the hooks in.
Fleming is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nakamura misses with a punch to the head.
Fleming tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fleming sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fleming is trying to stand up here but Nakamura is controlling him well.
Fleming wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nakamura is looking for a kimura but Fleming is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakamura to get the leverage.
Fleming avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakamura.
Fleming is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fleming enables Nakamura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fleming manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fleming is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Fleming is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakamura defends well.
Nakamura stops Fleming from standing up. #T4##SU2#
Nakamura gets to his feet - Fleming follows without any prompting.
Nakamura throws a leg kick which misses Fleming's front leg but catches the back leg as Fleming tries to avoid it.
Fleming takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the body.
Fleming shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl out of it but Fleming keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakamura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atreyu Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakamura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atreyu Nakamura!
A very excited looking Atreyu Nakamura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Nakamura closes the distance and pushes Cole back into the cage.
Nakamura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cole wants a takedown but no success here.
Nakamura lands a good knee to the midsection. Cole won't want to take too many of those.
A nice left hand lands by Nakamura.
#BC2#
Nakamura breaks from the clinch.
Atreyu Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Nakamura rushes Cole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nakamura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Nakamura clinches up with Cole and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Nakamura pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura pulls Cole in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Nakamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard. #REVB#
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nakamura tries to stand but Cole is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakamura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cole trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
Nakamura stands and throws Cole's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee asks Nakamura politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nakamura prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cole prevents Nakamura from moving into mount. #T3#
Nakamura taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cole walks into a straight right hand from Nakamura.#CL2#
Nakamura has closed the distance and engaged Cole in a clinch.
#BC2#
Nakamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL2#
Nakamura has managed to clinch.
Nakamura pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Nakamura breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle, before Nakamura throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Cole's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Nakamura lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Atreyu Nakamura!
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