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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Kerr drives through with a takedown into Hiradama's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kerr is working hard here to advance position.
Kerr pushing down on Hiradama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kerr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hiradama trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hiradama to regain full guard.
Hiradama is trying to control the position but Kerr postures up.
Kerr tries to stand but Hiradama is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Hiradama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kerr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kerr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hiradama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kerr wants to stand but Hiradama is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Kerr forces Hiradama back against the cage and clinches.
Hiradama's coach down at Hard Knocks Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hiradama's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Hiradama has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kerr uses from the top position.
Kerr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hiradama keeping full guard, as Kerr tries to pass.
Hiradama throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kerr being controlled here momentarily.
Kerr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Hiradama bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hiradama has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kerr!
Hiradama prevents Kerr from getting the reversal.#T4#
Kerr regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kerr manages to get to full guard.
Kerr has Hiradama pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerr keeping moving, preventing Hiradama from controlling successfully.
Kerr pulls Hiradama in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Kerr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Kerr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kerr showed some decent athleticism there.
Hiradama moves into full guard.
Kerr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hiradama is retaining full guard.
Kerr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kerr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Kerr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hiradama looking to control but Kerr passes into half guard.
Kerr slows the pace down in half guard.
Kerr is pressing down on Hiradama's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hiradama is holding on for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kerr uses his free foot to push down on Hiradama's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hiradama.
Hiradama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kerr wants to control the pace but Hiradama is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Kerr swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hiradama is now in Kerr's guard. A big mistake from Kerr there, giving up the dominant position!
Hiradama wants to control from the top but Kerr keeps moving. #T3#
Kerr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hiradama throws a strike but Kerr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiradama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kerr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hiradama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kerr has managed to get both his arms back between Hiradama's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hiradama trying to control the position.
Kerr postures up in Hiradama's guard and throws a big left but Hiradama blocks it.
Kerr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hiradama is retaining full guard.
Kerr throws an elbow that misses. Hiradama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kerr's guard. Nice move by Hiradama!#REVB#
Kerr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiradama can do to turn this around?
Kerr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerr is trying to keep Hiradama in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Kerr dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kerr throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Hiradama counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Kerr gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hiradama controlling the position well.
Hiradama trying to control but Kerr postures up.
Hiradama is trying to stand up here but Kerr is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiradama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hiradama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kerr is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Kerr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hiradama!
Hiradama tries to hold on but Kerr postures up.
Hiradama taking shots to the head.
Hiradama is bucking up trying to escape but Kerr cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jon Kerr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kerr is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Hiradama blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hiradama wants to control but Kerr is having none of it.
Kerr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hiradama is squirming around, avoiding Kerr's attempts to control the action.
Kerr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Hiradama tries to lock up and control but Kerr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kerr controlling the position easily from mount.
Kerr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hiradama wants to hold on but Kerr pushes him away.
Kerr landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kerr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hiradama because Kerr loaded up on that one.
Hiradama reaches up to try and control the position but Kerr seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hiradama rolls and tries to escape and now Kerr has his back!
#SUB#
Kerr has managed to slip his arm under Hiradama's chin. This could be all over... yep, Hiradama is tapping out! Submission win for Kerr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Kerr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holban.
Hiradama looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Holban forces Hiradama back against the cage and clinches.
Hiradama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holban.
Hiradama jumps guard but Holban turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Hiradama manages to pull guard.
Holban is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiradama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holban wants to pass the guard but Hiradama is keeping the position.
Holban is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Hiradama has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Holban is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hiradama.
The strikes coming from Holban are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Holban taking a breather here. #SUB#
Holban tries for a kimura but Hiradama is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holban throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Holban tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Holban tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Holban sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hiradama is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hiradama is trying to control Holban's posture but Holban avoids it. #T3#
Holban trying to control the position but Hiradama is working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sloppy strikes there by Holban.
Holban remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Holban shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hiradama as he jumps to the side.
Hiradama stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thaenir Holban. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Holban has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hiradama tries to pull guard but Holban holds him up against the cage and eventually Hiradama drops back down to his feet.
#T4##TD#
Holban pulls guard.
Holban seems keen to control Hiradama's posture.
Holban looking for a sweep. Not yet Holban, not yet. #SUB#
Holban looking for a guillotine here but Hiradama defends easily.
Hiradama trying to control but Holban is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiradama preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaenir Holban 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##CL#
Holban clinches up with Hiradama and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Holban - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Holban is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Holban gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Holban is thwarting Hiradama's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holban takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiradama is breathing heavily.
Hiradama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Hiradama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holban.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hiradama is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hiradama shoots in but Holban avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holban wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holban shoots for a takedown but Hiradama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Holban drives through and clinches with Hiradama against the cage.
Holban tries to score a body lock takedown but Hiradama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hiradama prevents Holban from breaking the clinch.
Holban is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiradama can do to turn this around?
Hiradama tries to pull guard but Holban won't allow it.
Holban has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holban tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thaenir Holban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiradama keeps control of Holban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hiradama is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Holban drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hiradama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hiradama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holban will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hiradama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holban defends well and Hiradama ends up having to push Holban into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hiradama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hiradama wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Holban rushes Hiradama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Holban lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Holban is trying to control the action in half guard but Hiradama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hiradama tries to roll over but Holban keeps him under control.#SU#
Holban decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Hiradama blocks the low kick.
Hiradama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Holban rushes Hiradama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Hiradama manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Holban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Holban stands and steps away. Hiradama gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaenir Holban dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hiradama slaps away a takedown attempt from Holban, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holban shoots for a double leg takedown but Hiradama sprawls well. He's pushed Holban's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holban looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hiradama is fending him off so far but Holban persists. Nope, Hiradama circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thaenir Holban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiradama avoids the head kick by Holban.
Hiradama throws out a counter right but Holban avoids it with no problem.
Hiradama fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holban dodges the punch combination from Hiradama.
Holban half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Holban fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Hiradama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Holban moves into the clinch.#BC#
Holban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holban misses with a head kick.
Holban fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Holban tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hiradama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hiradama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hiradama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thaenir Holban is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Holban clinches up against the cage.
Hiradama has Holban pressed against the cage, preventing Holban from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hiradama is trying to maintain a safe position but Holban gets an underhook and turns Hiradama into the cage.
Holban wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holban displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hiradama up against the cage.
Holban wants to get back to striking at distance but Hiradama won't allow it.
#T3#
Holban using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hiradama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holban on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Hiradama is fighting off a takedown attempt but Holban is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hiradama to the mat. Hiradama regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Holban wants to control from the top but Hiradama keeps moving. #SU#
Holban stands up from Hiradama's guard - Holban perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hiradama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Holban closes the distance and clinches.
Hiradama's coach down at Hard Knocks Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hiradama's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T4#
Hiradama is pressed up against the cage. Holban has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hiradama down to the mat. Hiradama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hiradama tries to clinch up but Holban circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Holban clinches up against the cage.
Holban is trying to drag Hiradama to the mat but Hiradama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Holban goes for a takedown attempt but Hiradama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holban displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hiradama.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thaenir Holban showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holban 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thaenir Holban!
Thaenir Holban looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Wuss Poopin Jimbo!! My 420ness is too Gr8'.
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Event:
IFFL 1: Rise of Iron
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Hiradama takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ferreira misses with a double jab.
Ferreira throws a nice looking combination but Hiradama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hiradama fails with a takedown attempt.
Hiradama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hiradama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eusebio Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Setsuno Hiradama.
Ferreira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferreira connects with a body shot that sends Hiradama's belly button to the back.
Some wild striking there from Ferreira.
#T1#
Ferreira misses with a two punch combination.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
Ferreira slaps away a takedown attempt from Hiradama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab lands there for Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferreira tries for a takedown but Hiradama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hiradama wants to counter with a clinch but Ferreira pushes him away.
Nice takedown defense from Ferreira. No joy for Hiradama on that attempt.
Ferreira has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hard Knocks Training in the buildup to the fight.
Hiradama stuffs the takedown.
Hiradama shoots in for a takedown but Ferreira shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Hiradama darts in looking for a takedown but Ferreira gets double underhooks and turns Hiradama into the cage.
A combination from Ferreira does no damage.
Hiradama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ferreira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Ferreira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hiradama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hiradama shoots in but Ferreira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hiradama shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferreira moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira stuffs the takedown.
A punch combination from Ferreira misses.
Ferreira scores with a sloppy right hand. Hiradama should have avoided that one. #T3#
Ferreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferreira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hiradama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferreira somewhat.
Ferreira misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hiradama.
Ferreira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4##CL2#
Hiradama rushes Ferreira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Hiradama decides to pull guard.
Ferreira throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Ferreira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hiradama dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Hiradama sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hiradama slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eusebio Ferreira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hiradama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferreira's waist but Ferreira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hiradama off to one side.
As Hiradama tries to get set, Ferreira tries to push him back and clinch up but Hiradama manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferreira throws a series of punches but Hiradama moves out of range.
Ferreira throws a series of punches but Hiradama moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hiradama.
Ferreira misses with a hook
and Hiradama counters with a straight right hand.
Ferreira shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hiradama eats them both and turns towards Ferreira to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Ferreira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hiradama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hiradama pushes a forearm under Ferreira's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ferreira is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Setsuno Hiradama!
Our winner, Setsuno Hiradama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 773 Round 4
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Hiradama fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hiradama looking to score a takedown here. Jims is defending well but Hiradama drives through and ends up in Jims's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiradama wants to pass the guard but Jims is keeping the position.
Hiradama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hiradama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jims looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jims is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jims is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Hiradama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hiradama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hiradama trying to control the position from guard on top but Jims is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jims is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hiradama throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Jims has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hiradama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hiradama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jims. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Hiradama looking to pass the guard.
Hiradama trying to control the position from guard on top but Jims is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hiradama is posturing up here but Jims has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hiradama tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hiradama has to tap! Slick submission there by Jims!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Jims!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 773 Round 3
Date: Jul 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Submits throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Hiradama counters with a shoot takedown. Submits fights it but they end up in guard.
Hiradama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Submits had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hiradama defends it easily.
Submits utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Submits keeping full guard, as Hiradama tries to pass. #SUB#
Submits is looking for a triangle but Hiradama pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hiradama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Submits has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hiradama has managed to get both his arms back between Submits's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Submits working for a triangle but Hiradama defends it easily.
Hiradama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Submits is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Submits is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hiradama is aware though and is defending well.
Submits can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hiradama controls the pace.
Hiradama throws a big right hand that misses.
Hiradama trying to control but Submits is working from the bottom.
Submits preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hiradama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Submits tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hiradama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hiradama is looking to work some ground and pound but Submits has wrist control.
Hiradama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Submits had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hiradama defends it easily.
Hiradama tries to free his leg and advance position but Submits is retaining full guard. #T2#
Hiradama is stalling in the full guard.
Submits is trying to control the position but Hiradama postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hiradama controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Submits misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Hiradama counters with a takedown into side control.
Hiradama in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SU2#
Hiradama decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Hiradama drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ground and pound from Hiradama seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Hiradama content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Submits defending against the ground and pound.
Hiradama working the head and body with strikes.
Submits taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hiradama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Submits. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Submits seems a little lost for a moment, as Hiradama dominates the positioning.
Submits is trying to control Hiradama's posture but Hiradama avoids it.
Hiradama is looking to take a break and control but Submits is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Submits gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Hiradama wants to work for an arm triangle but Submits is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Submits looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Submits wants to improve his position but Hiradama is controlling well.
#SUB#
Submits looking for submissions off his back.
Submits makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Submits.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiradama wants to control from the top but Submits keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Setsuno Hiradama 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#
Submits throws out a loose jab but Hiradama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Submits scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hiradama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Submits.
#TD2#
Hiradama gets a double leg takedown into Submits's guard.#SUB#
Submits has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hiradama is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Submits.
Hiradama tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hiradama tries for a kimura but Submits is defending well.
Hiradama misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Hiradama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Submits keeps working.
Submits sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hiradama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Submits wants to improve his position but Hiradama is controlling well.
Hiradama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Submits looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#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.
Submits tries to roll over but Hiradama keeps him under control.
Submits won't allow Hiradama to pass to mount.
Hiradama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Submits gets full guard.
Hiradama postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hiradama throws an elbow that misses. Submits uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hiradama's guard. Nice move by Submits!#REVR#
Submits wants to control from the top but Hiradama keeps moving.
Hiradama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Submits wants to control from the top but Hiradama keeps moving. #T3#
Submits looking to sit in guard and control but Hiradama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Submits working for a triangle but Hiradama defends it easily.
Submits controls Hiradama momentarily but Hiradama frees himself.
Setsuno Hiradama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hiradama controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hiradama postures up in Submits's guard and throws a big left but Submits blocks it. #T4#
Submits being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Submits has an active guard here but Hiradama has managed to pass into half guard.
Submits moves into full guard.
Hiradama connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Submits lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hiradama is looking to stand up but Submits isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Setsuno Hiradama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Submits misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Hiradama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Submits's guard.
Hiradama content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Submits has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hiradama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Submits wants to sweep here but Hiradama controlling him for the moment.
Submits can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hiradama controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiradama works over Submits with some ground and pound from guard.
Submits manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hiradama manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hiradama is trying to keep Submits in close.
#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hiradama holds on and takes a little breather.
Submits throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hiradama is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Submits postures up in Hiradama's guard and throws a big left but Hiradama blocks it.
Hiradama 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.
Submits wants to control from the top but Hiradama keeps moving.
Submits throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hiradama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Submits manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hiradama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Submits 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.
Submits is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Submits throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hiradama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Submits is looking for a triangle but Hiradama pushes his legs off easily.
Hiradama won't allow Submits to sweep him here. #T3#
Hiradama wants to control from the top but Submits keeps moving.
Hiradama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Submits lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kush Submits has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Submits passes Hiradama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hiradama keeping control of the position.
Hiradama is trying to stand back up but Submits is controlling him
#T4#
Hiradama tries to roll over but Submits keeps him under control.
Submits looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hiradama is controlling Submits's trapped leg to prevent Submits from advancing to side control.
Hiradama taking some punishment here, with Submits in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiradama wants to control but Submits is keeping busy.
Setsuno Hiradama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Submits not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kush Submits showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hiradama 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Setsuno Hiradama!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Setsuno Hiradama!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Setsuno Hiradama!
Setsuno Hiradama wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 773 Round 2
Date: Jul 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hiradama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jones wants to stand up but Hiradama is controlling him.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Hiradama is proving a slippery customer.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Hiradama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to sweep here but Hiradama controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiradama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Hiradama is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB2#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Hiradama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones is trying to control the position but Hiradama postures up.
Hiradama pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hiradama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hiradama in particular looking to stall.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hiradama is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hiradama darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Hiradama performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Hiradama stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones trying to control here.
Hiradama is controlling the pace.
Jones gets back to full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Hiradama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hiradama has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Hiradama passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hiradama slows the pace down in half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Hiradama has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is doing well to control the position and prevent Hiradama from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Setsuno Hiradama dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones wants to stand but Hiradama has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jones works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiradama is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Hiradama is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Jones in the domination position with Hiradama hanging on.
Hiradama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones wants to control but Hiradama is keeping him busy.
Jones tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hiradama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hiradama sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones wants to stand but Hiradama has his arm trapped.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiradama is not content to let Jones control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Hiradama fails with the takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hiradama.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hiradama.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hiradama as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3##TD#
Hiradama shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hiradama was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones is breathing heavily.
Hiradama lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Hiradama controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Hiradama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hiradama trying to control the position but Jones is working away. #T4#
Jones is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hiradama is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hiradama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jones tries to hold on but Hiradama postures up.
Hiradama controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones tries to lock up and control but Hiradama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Jones 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#
Hiradama stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Hiradama was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Hiradama throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hiradama is in Jones's guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Hiradama from controlling successfully.
Hiradama wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiradama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Hiradama looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hiradama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hiradama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones has Hiradama pulled in close to control his posture.
Hiradama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiradama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hiradama is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hiradama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Hiradama has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Hiradama looking to control.
#T3#
Hiradama is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hiradama stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Hiradama closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Jones tries to pull guard but Hiradama won't allow it.
Setsuno Hiradama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Jones.
Hiradama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Jones gets control of Hiradama's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Hiradama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Hiradama stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Hiradama trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones keeping moving, preventing Hiradama from controlling successfully.
Hiradama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Setsuno Hiradama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hiradama has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Setsuno Hiradama!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Setsuno Hiradama!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Setsuno Hiradama!
Setsuno Hiradama wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 773 Round 1
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Pierre Hoiberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Hiradama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Pierre Hoiberg clinches with his opponent.
Hiradama stalling in the clinch but Pierre Hoiberg improves position. #TD2#
Hiradama gets control of Pierre Hoiberg's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hiradama will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Pierre Hoiberg is posturing up here but Hiradama has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pierre Hoiberg tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pierre Hoiberg has to tap! Slick submission there by Hiradama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Setsuno Hiradama!
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