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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Takayanagi shoots in but Julyfeather avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takayanagi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Julyfeather tries to counter it with a takedown but Takayanagi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Takayanagi dives in and grabs Julyfeather's left leg, looking for a takedown. Julyfeather pushes down on Takayanagi's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meguru Takayanagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takayanagi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takayanagi shoots in but no luck this time.
Julyfeather drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takayanagi defends it well.
Takayanagi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Julyfeather defends well and Takayanagi ends up having to push Julyfeather into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck for Takayanagi with that takedown attempt.
Takayanagi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Julyfeather throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takayanagi on the side of the head.
Julyfeather stuffs the takedown.
Julyfeather changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Meguru Takayanagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Takayanagi shoots in and drives through. Julyfeather sprawls well.
Takayanagi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Julyfeather swivels and escapes.
And Julyfeather tries to counter it with a takedown but Takayanagi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Julyfeather displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takayanagi.
Julyfeather displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takayanagi.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takayanagi is defended easily by Julyfeather.
Julyfeather is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Takayanagi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takayanagi fails with the takedown.
Julyfeather feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Takayanagi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Julyfeather sprawls well. Julyfeather wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takayanagi gets slowly back to his feet.
Takayanagi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takayanagi shoots in looking for a takedown. Julyfeather tries to sprawl out of it but Takayanagi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Julyfeather manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takayanagi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Julyfeather sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takayanagi somewhat.
Julyfeather tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miocic Julyfeather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takayanagi has a takedown stuffed.
Nice cross by Julyfeather.#T3#
Takayanagi fails with a takedown attempt.
Julyfeather with the counter takedown but Takayanagi avoids it easily.
Takayanagi fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Takayanagi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Julyfeather is trying to defend but Takayanagi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Takayanagi is thwarting Julyfeather's attempts to control the position.
Julyfeather avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takayanagi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takayanagi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Julyfeather defending well though. #T4#
Julyfeather is looking to improve his position.
Takayanagi trying to control the action but Julyfeather is working from the bottom.
Takayanagi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Julyfeather's head.
Takayanagi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takayanagi with the ground and pound but Julyfeather uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takayanagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Julyfeather working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takayanagi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takayanagi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takayanagi scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've been informed that Julyfeather has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Julyfeather utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miocic Julyfeather dominated that round.
That's time! Takayanagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Takayanagi closes the distance and clinches up with Julyfeather, looking for a takedown. Takayanagi pushes Julyfeather against the cage but Julyfeather circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Julyfeather swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takayanagi.
Julyfeather has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takayanagi shoots in but no luck this time.
Julyfeather defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takayanagi.
And Julyfeather tries to counter it with a takedown but Takayanagi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meguru Takayanagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takayanagi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takayanagi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Julyfeather finds it's way round the side to connect with Takayanagi's head.
Julyfeather scores with a jab to the body.
Takayanagi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Julyfeather lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takayanagi at a distance.
Takayanagi shoots in for a takedown but Julyfeather shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Julyfeather scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Takayanagi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Julyfeather as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Takayanagi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Takayanagi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Julyfeather's head.
Takayanagi throwing shots but Julyfeather is blocking nicely.
Takayanagi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Julyfeather's head.
Takayanagi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Takayanagi is pressing down on Julyfeather's thigh, looking to free his foot. Julyfeather is holding on for now.
Takayanagi wants to control but Julyfeather is keeping him busy.
Takayanagi trying to advance position but Julyfeather counters by regaining guard.
Takayanagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takayanagi throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Takayanagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takayanagi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takayanagi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Julyfeather works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takayanagi looking to pass the guard.
Takayanagi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takayanagi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takayanagi postures up in Julyfeather's guard and throws a big left but Julyfeather blocks it.
Takayanagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Julyfeather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takayanagi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Julyfeather pinned against the cage. Julyfeather gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Takayanagi shoots in but no luck this time.
Takayanagi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takayanagi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Julyfeather avoids it really well and circles away.
Takayanagi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Julyfeather drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takayanagi defends it well.
Takayanagi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Julyfeather defends it nicely.
Takayanagi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Julyfeather as he jumps to the side.
Julyfeather tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Takayanagi shoots in and drives through. Julyfeather sprawls well.
Takayanagi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Julyfeather lands with an uppercut that bounces Takayanagi off the cage and back into range.
Takayanagi has a takedown stuffed.
Takayanagi looks for a takedown but Julyfeather sprawls well.
Julyfeather changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takayanagi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Julyfeather tries to avoid it but Takayanagi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Julyfeather to the ground. Julyfeather escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Julyfeather changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Takayanagi fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miocic Julyfeather showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Takayanagi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Julyfeather tries to counter it with a takedown but Takayanagi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Takayanagi dives in for a single leg takedown but Julyfeather sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Julyfeather tries to counter it with a takedown but Takayanagi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Takayanagi has a takedown stuffed.
Julyfeather feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meguru Takayanagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takayanagi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Julyfeather's waist but Julyfeather gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takayanagi off to one side.
Julyfeather is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Julyfeather. No joy for Takayanagi on that attempt.
Takayanagi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Julyfeather circles away.
Julyfeather is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Julyfeather lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takayanagi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Julyfeather defends well and Takayanagi ends up having to push Julyfeather into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miocic Julyfeather seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takayanagi walks into a left hand.
Takayanagi goes for a double leg but Julyfeather avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Julyfeather continues to drive forward.
Julyfeather with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Julyfeather displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takayanagi.
Julyfeather paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Julyfeather stuffs the takedown.
Julyfeather is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Takayanagi shoots in but no luck this time.
Julyfeather scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck for Takayanagi with that takedown attempt.
Takayanagi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Julyfeather defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Julyfeather. No joy for Takayanagi on that attempt. #T2#
Julyfeather scores with a decent looking hook.
Takayanagi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Julyfeather tries to avoid it but Takayanagi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Julyfeather to the ground. Julyfeather escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Takayanagi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Julyfeather is adopting a defensive guard.
Takayanagi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takayanagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Julyfeather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Julyfeather really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takayanagi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Julyfeather is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Takayanagi throwing strikes from guard but Julyfeather blocks nicely. #T3#
Takayanagi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Julyfeather is controlling Takayanagi's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takayanagi postures up in Julyfeather's guard and throws a big left but Julyfeather blocks it.
Miocic Julyfeather is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takayanagi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Takayanagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takayanagi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takayanagi being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Julyfeather slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takayanagi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Julyfeather circles away.
Takayanagi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Julyfeather keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Julyfeather with the counter takedown but Takayanagi avoids it easily.
Takayanagi shoots for a takedown but Julyfeather saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Julyfeather is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Julyfeather.
Takayanagi shoots in but no luck this time.
Takayanagi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab from Julyfeather.
Julyfeather darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meguru Takayanagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Takayanagi drives through with a takedown into Julyfeather's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miocic Julyfeather comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Julyfeather winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miocic Julyfeather!
Miocic Julyfeather decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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