Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1##CL#
Katsumoto darts in and clinches Watanabe up against the cage.#BC#
Katsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watanabe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Katsumoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Watanabe throws a head kick but Katsumoto moves out of range.
Watanabe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Katsumoto tries to avoid it but Watanabe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Katsumoto to the ground. Katsumoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Katsumoto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Watanabe sprawls and moves away.
Watanabe fails with the takedown
and Katsumoto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Watanabe really felt that one!
Watanabe wants to clinch up but Katsumoto keeps it at a distance.
Katsumoto fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsumoto stuffs the takedown.
Tadashi Katsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Watanabe.
Katsumoto darts in looking for a takedown but Watanabe gets double underhooks and turns Katsumoto into the cage.
Katsumoto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Watanabe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Katsumoto defends well and Watanabe ends up having to push Katsumoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1##CL#
Watanabe gets tackled into the cage by Katsumoto. Katsumoto maintains the clinch.
Watanabe fails to pull guard.
Watanabe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Katsumoto pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Katsumoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Katsumoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Watanabe swivels and escapes.
Watanabe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Katsumoto's waist but Katsumoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watanabe off to one side.
Watanabe looks winded!
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Watanabe sprawls well. Watanabe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Katsumoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Watanabe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Katsumoto counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Katsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Watanabe is looking to clinch.
Katsumoto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Watanabe tries to clinch up.
Katsumoto throwing a counter right hand but Watanabe manages to avoid it.
Watanabe wants to clinch up but Katsumoto keeps it at a distance.
Watanabe leaves Katsumoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Katsumoto fails with the takedown
and Watanabe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watanabe is looking to clinch but Katsumoto is avoiding it.
Watanabe moves in looking to clinch but Katsumoto pushes him off.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Watanabe wants to clinch up but Katsumoto keeps it at a distance.
Watanabe throws a combination that misses
letting Katsumoto counter with a right hand. #T3#
Watanabe shoots in for a takedown but Katsumoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Katsumoto tries to counter by clinching up but Watanabe breaks away and moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Watanabe or perhaps it was just good defense by Katsumoto, which made it look bad.
A nice leg kick lands there from Watanabe.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Watanabe as he avoids it easily.
Watanabe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Watanabe.
Katsumoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Katsumoto throws the kick towards the body but Watanabe avoids it.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Watanabe as he avoids it easily.
Katsumoto stuffs the takedown attempt from Watanabe. Watanabe gets slowly back to his feet.
Katsumoto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Watanabe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Katsumoto pinned against the cage. Katsumoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Watanabe with a poor takedown #CL#
and Katsumoto counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Katsumoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watanabe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katsumoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watanabe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Katsumoto swivels and escapes.
Katsumoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Watanabe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Katsumoto somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tadashi Katsumoto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Katsumoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Watanabe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Katsumoto counters by moving into the clinch.
Watanabe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Watanabe wants to break free but Katsumoto has control.
Watanabe fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Katsumoto smiles and moves away.
Tadashi Katsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Watanabe.
Watanabe tries for a takedown but Katsumoto circles away easily
and Katsumoto counters with a three punch combo that has Watanabe backing up. Watanabe nods at Katsumoto to acknowledge the strikes.
Watanabe is breathing heavily.
Watanabe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Katsumoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Watanabe shoots for a takedown but Katsumoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watanabe can do to turn this around?
Katsumoto misses with a takedown attempt - Watanabe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Watanabe looks for a takedown but Katsumoto sprawls well.
Tadashi Katsumoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Katsumoto has Watanabe up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Katsumoto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Katsumoto pulls Watanabe in close to his closed guard and prevents Watanabe from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2##SUB#
Katsumoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watanabe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watanabe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Katsumoto striking off his back but it's not causing Watanabe any problems.
Katsumoto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Katsumoto manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3#
Katsumoto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #TD#
Katsumoto pulls guard successfully.
Katsumoto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Katsumoto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Katsumoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Katsumoto stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T4#
Watanabe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katsumoto as he jumps to the side.
Katsumoto shoots in but Watanabe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Watanabe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Katsumoto sprawls well. Katsumoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Watanabe gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Katsumoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Watanabe shoots and misses #CL#
and Katsumoto counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tadashi Katsumoto dominated that second round.
That's time! Katsumoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Watanabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Katsumoto circles away.
Watanabe fails with the takedown.
Watanabe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Katsumoto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Watanabe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Katsumoto is keeping busy.#TD#
Katsumoto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Katsumoto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsumoto pulls Watanabe in to control the position. #ES#
Katsumoto manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Watanabe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Katsumoto forces Watanabe back against the cage and clinches.
Watanabe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Katsumoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tadashi Katsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Watanabe.#T1#
Watanabe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Katsumoto smiles and moves away. #CL#
Katsumoto clinches up with Watanabe and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Katsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Katsumoto pushes Watanabe up against the cage in a clinch.
Katsumoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Watanabe or not. #TD#
Katsumoto pulls Watanabe into guard.
Watanabe wants to control from the top but Katsumoto keeps moving. #T2#
Katsumoto has control of Watanabe's left arm, preventing Watanabe from doing any damage. #SUB#
Katsumoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watanabe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Katsumoto is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Katsumoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Watanabe is looking to sweep but instead, Katsumoto has passed into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Katsumoto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Katsumoto moves nicely into side control.
Watanabe tries to buck Katsumoto off but Katsumoto is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Katsumoto moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Watanabe is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Katsumoto is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tadashi Katsumoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Katsumoto 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 Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tadashi Katsumoto!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018

#R1#
Katsumoto needs to keep his hands up - Kanihara had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Kanihara shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kanihara trying to control the pace.
Kanihara wants to pass to mount but Katsumoto is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Kanihara seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsumoto tries to roll over but Kanihara keeps him under control.
Kanihara works his way into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Kanihara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Katsumoto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Kanihara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kanihara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kanihara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katsumoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kanihara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kanihara lands a few punches from side control.
Katsumoto stops Kanihara from passing to mount. #SU2#
Kanihara stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Kanihara misses with a low kick as Katsumoto jumps back.
Kanihara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Katsumoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kanihara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Katsumoto. #CL2#
Kanihara clinches. #BC#
Katsumoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Katsumoto shoots and misses
and Kanihara counters with a three punch combo that has Katsumoto backing up. Katsumoto nods at Kanihara to acknowledge the strikes.
Katsumoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tadashi Katsumoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Katsumoto tries to keep at a distance but Kanihara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kanihara is trying to break the clinch but Katsumoto has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Katsumoto misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Kanihara manages to break the clinch.
Kanihara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Katsumoto defends well and Kanihara ends up having to push Katsumoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kanihara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Katsumoto swivels and escapes.
Kanihara cracks Katsumoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Katsumoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanihara tries to clinch up but Katsumoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Kanihara goes for a double leg but Katsumoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Katsumoto continues to drive forward.
Tadashi Katsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shino Kanihara.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kanihara scores with a punch to the head.
Kanihara dodges the punch combination from Katsumoto.
Kanihara lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shino Kanihara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kanihara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Katsumoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kanihara sprawls well. Kanihara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Katsumoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Katsumoto tries to clinch but Kanihara moves out of range. #TD2#
Kanihara closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Katsumoto to the mat! Katsumoto manages to get full guard.
Katsumoto trying to keep a closed guard but Kanihara is proving a slippery customer.
Katsumoto has a closed guard, preventing Kanihara from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanihara trying to control the position from guard on top but Katsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kanihara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kanihara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kanihara advances to half guard.
Katsumoto is staying active underneath Kanihara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kanihara looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Katsumoto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kanihara stalling away here and it's allowed Katsumoto to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Kanihara tries to free his leg and advance position but Katsumoto is retaining full guard.
Katsumoto keeping moving, preventing Kanihara from controlling successfully.
Kanihara postures up. #SU2#
Katsumoto is working an open guard so Kanihara takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Katsumoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Kanihara, which made it look bad.
Kanihara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Katsumoto is defended easily by Kanihara.
Kanihara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadashi Katsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kanihara manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Katsumoto on his heels. He'll look to pass Katsumoto's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Katsumoto pushes Kanihara off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Katsumoto is defended easily by Kanihara.
Katsumoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kanihara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Katsumoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kanihara is fending him off so far but Katsumoto persists. Nope, Kanihara circles away and we're back to standing.
Katsumoto wants to clinch.#TD2#
Kanihara drives through with a takedown into Katsumoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanihara looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kanihara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kanihara pushing down on Katsumoto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shino Kanihara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Kanihara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kanihara throws a head punch that misses.
Kanihara working aggressively here.
Katsumoto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kanihara pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Katsumoto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Katsumoto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadashi Katsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katsumoto keeps control of Kanihara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsumoto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kanihara blocks it with crossed arms.
Kanihara's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1##BC2#
Kanihara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tadashi Katsumoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kanihara throws a low kick but Katsumoto avoids it.
Kanihara tries to clinch but Katsumoto moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kanihara or perhaps it was just good defense by Katsumoto, which made it look bad.
Katsumoto lands with a slapping head kick.
Kanihara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katsumoto moves away.
Katsumoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kanihara counters with a body kick. #T2#
Katsumoto throws the kick towards the body but Kanihara avoids it.
Kanihara motions for Katsumoto to come forward. Kanihara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Katsumoto leaves Kanihara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Kanihara moves into the clinch.
Kanihara tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Katsumoto jumps guard and drags Kanihara to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kanihara showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kanihara looking to sit in guard and control but Katsumoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Kanihara controls Katsumoto momentarily but Katsumoto frees himself. #SUB2#
Kanihara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kanihara throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Katsumoto postures up. #SUB2#
Katsumoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shino Kanihara has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kanihara is trying to control the position but Katsumoto postures up.
Shino Kanihara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kanihara pulls Katsumoto in close to prevent any damage.
Kanihara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kanihara working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tadashi Katsumoto.
Well Kanihara 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shino Kanihara!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2018

#R1#
Katsumoto dives in and grabs Pumphanmuang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pumphanmuang pushes down on Katsumoto's head and hops out.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pumphanmuang as he jumps to the side.
Pumphanmuang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katsumoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Katsumoto steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Katsumoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pumphanmuang pinned against the cage. Pumphanmuang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadashi Katsumoto.
Pumphanmuang has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumphanmuang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pumphanmuang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Katsumoto's sensitive parts.
Pumphanmuang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Katsumoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Katsumoto shoots in but Pumphanmuang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Katsumoto looks winded!
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Katsumoto as he avoids it easily.
Katsumoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pumphanmuang defends well and Katsumoto ends up having to push Pumphanmuang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pumphanmuang misses the jab.#CL2#
Katsumoto moves into the clinch.#BC#
Pumphanmuang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pumphanmuang pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Katsumoto back to the cage. Pumphanmuang follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pumphanmuang misses with a body kick.
Katsumoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Katsumoto is looking to clinch but Pumphanmuang is avoiding it.
Pumphanmuang is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Pumphanmuang moves into the clinch successfully. #T2##BC#
Pumphanmuang breaks the clinch.
No luck for Pumphanmuang with that takedown attempt.
Pumphanmuang wants to slow Katsumoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Pumphanmuang throws a nice looking combination but Katsumoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Katsumoto darts in looking for a takedown but Pumphanmuang gets double underhooks and turns Katsumoto into the cage.
Katsumoto connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsumoto leaves Pumphanmuang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body kick there by Katsumoto.#T3##CL2#
Katsumoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pumphanmuang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Katsumoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pumphanmuang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Katsumoto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pumphanmuang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Katsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Katsumoto has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Katsumoto rushes Pumphanmuang and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Katsumoto is pressed up against the cage. Pumphanmuang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Katsumoto down to the mat. Katsumoto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pumphanmuang dives in and grabs Katsumoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Katsumoto pushes down on Pumphanmuang's head and hops out.
As Pumphanmuang backs off Katsumoto throws a huge counter combo but Pumphanmuang manages to avoid it all.
Katsumoto throws a combination. Pumphanmuang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pumphanmuang on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Katsumoto fails with the takedown.
Pumphanmuang fails with a takedown attempt.
Katsumoto fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tadashi Katsumoto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pumphanmuang.
Katsumoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Pumphanmuang counters with a straight right hand.
Pumphanmuang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Katsumoto's waist but Katsumoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pumphanmuang off to one side. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Katsumoto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumphanmuang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Katsumoto stalling the fight. #TD2#
Katsumoto pulls guard. #T1#
Pumphanmuang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Katsumoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pumphanmuang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pumphanmuang advances to half guard.
Pumphanmuang is looking to take a break and control but Katsumoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Katsumoto trying to control here.
Pumphanmuang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #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.
Pumphanmuang looks to land a strike but Katsumoto avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pumphanmuang postures up.
Katsumoto being controlled here, momentarily.
Pumphanmuang wants to control from the top but Katsumoto keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pumphanmuang fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suayngarm Pumphanmuang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2#
Katsumoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Pumphanmuang tries to work over Katsumoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katsumoto blocks a body shot from Pumphanmuang.
Katsumoto jumps guard but Pumphanmuang stands there with Katsumoto around his waist. Katsumoto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Pumphanmuang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Katsumoto uses from the top position.
Katsumoto stays in close to Pumphanmuang's body and controls the position. #T4#
Pumphanmuang tries to strike from the bottom.
Pumphanmuang controls Katsumoto momentarily but Katsumoto frees himself.
Katsumoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pumphanmuang throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pumphanmuang wants to stand but Katsumoto is controlling the position. #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.

A close second round but Tadashi Katsumoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pumphanmuang shoots in but no luck this time.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katsumoto shoots in but Pumphanmuang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a double leg but Katsumoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Katsumoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Pumphanmuang does no damage.
Katsumoto cracks a nice hook into Pumphanmuang's ribs.
Pumphanmuang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Katsumoto pinned against the cage. Katsumoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suayngarm Pumphanmuang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsumoto throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown but Pumphanmuang shows good takedown defense.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Katsumoto but Katsumoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pumphanmuang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pumphanmuang wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Pumphanmuang has Katsumoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Pumphanmuang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pumphanmuang tries to pull guard but Katsumoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Pumphanmuang drops back down to his feet.
Katsumoto is working for takedown but Pumphanmuang is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2##TD#
Pumphanmuang pulls Katsumoto into guard.
Pumphanmuang looking to control.
Katsumoto passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Katsumoto is controlling the pace.
Pumphanmuang wants to control the action here but instead Katsumoto manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Katsumoto controlling the pace for now.
Pumphanmuang tries to lock up and control but Katsumoto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Katsumoto content just to control the position here.
Katsumoto looking to control but Pumphanmuang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pumphanmuang regains half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Katsumoto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pumphanmuang!
Pumphanmuang working to try and regain half guard.
Katsumoto thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Katsumoto controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tadashi Katsumoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Katsumoto 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tadashi Katsumoto!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2018

#R1#
Pumphanmuang throws a right and a left that Katsumoto avoids nicely. #CL#
Pumphanmuang moves into range and clinches up with Katsumoto.
Pumphanmuang has Katsumoto pressed against the cage.
Katsumoto tries to pull guard but Pumphanmuang won't allow it.
Katsumoto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pumphanmuang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Pumphanmuang manages to break the clinch.
Pumphanmuang has his takedown stuffed
and Katsumoto counters with a head kick. That will keep Pumphanmuang thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumphanmuang fails to land with a series of punches.
Pumphanmuang leaves Katsumoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadashi Katsumoto.#CL#
Pumphanmuang instigates a clinch. #T1#
Pumphanmuang misses with a knee strike.
Katsumoto gets underhooks to prevent Pumphanmuang's takedown attempt.
Pumphanmuang is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Katsumoto jumps guard.
Katsumoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pumphanmuang is one step ahead there.
Pumphanmuang controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pumphanmuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Katsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pumphanmuang is looking to work some ground and pound but Katsumoto has wrist control.
Katsumoto controls Pumphanmuang momentarily but Pumphanmuang frees himself.
Pumphanmuang preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Katsumoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Pumphanmuang dives in and grabs Katsumoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Katsumoto pushes down on Pumphanmuang's head and hops out.
Katsumoto is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pumphanmuang tries to clinch up.
Katsumoto stuffs the takedown attempt from Pumphanmuang. Pumphanmuang gets slowly back to his feet.
Katsumoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pumphanmuang tries to counter by clinching up but Katsumoto breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Katsumoto closes the distance and pushes Pumphanmuang back into the cage.
Pumphanmuang fails to pull guard.
Katsumoto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Katsumoto prevents Pumphanmuang from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Katsumoto. #T4##BC2#
Katsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Katsumoto clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pumphanmuang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pumphanmuang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Katsumoto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Katsumoto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pumphanmuang after a bit of a struggle.
Pumphanmuang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Katsumoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pumphanmuang jumps guard but Katsumoto stands there with Pumphanmuang around his waist. Pumphanmuang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Pumphanmuang jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tadashi Katsumoto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Katsumoto looks for a takedown but Pumphanmuang sprawls well.
Katsumoto tries to clinch up.#CL#
Pumphanmuang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Katsumoto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Katsumoto tries to pull guard but Pumphanmuang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadashi Katsumoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pumphanmuang.#BC#
Pumphanmuang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pumphanmuang shoots in looking for a takedown. Katsumoto tries to sprawl out of it but Pumphanmuang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Katsumoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Katsumoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Katsumoto connects with a high kick.
Pumphanmuang wants to clinch up but Katsumoto keeps it at a distance.
Pumphanmuang is looking to clinch but Katsumoto is avoiding it.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pumphanmuang but Pumphanmuang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pumphanmuang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pumphanmuang tries to clinch up but Katsumoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Katsumoto scores with a push kick.
Pumphanmuang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Katsumoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Katsumoto unleashes a big counter combination but Pumphanmuang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Katsumoto jumps guard but Pumphanmuang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Pumphanmuang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pumphanmuang scores with a head kick.
Katsumoto shoots in but Pumphanmuang avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
No luck for Pumphanmuang with that takedown attempt.
Pumphanmuang fails with the takedown.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Katsumoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pumphanmuang.#CL2#
Katsumoto darts in and clinches Pumphanmuang up against the cage.
Pumphanmuang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Katsumoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pumphanmuang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Katsumoto has him pressed against the cage.
Katsumoto misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Katsumoto breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Katsumoto misses with a double jab
and Pumphanmuang counters with a right hand to the body.
Katsumoto moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Pumphanmuang takes the fight into the clinch.
Pumphanmuang is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Katsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pumphanmuang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Katsumoto clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tadashi Katsumoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Katsumoto sprawls well. Katsumoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pumphanmuang gets slowly back to his feet.
Katsumoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Katsumoto shoots for a takedown but Pumphanmuang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katsumoto as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsumoto looks for a takedown but Pumphanmuang sprawls well.
Pumphanmuang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Katsumoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Katsumoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Katsumoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadashi Katsumoto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pumphanmuang misses with a wild combination.
Pumphanmuang stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Katsumoto.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katsumoto as he jumps to the side.
Katsumoto wants to counter with a clinch but Pumphanmuang pushes him away.#T2#
No luck for Katsumoto with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Pumphanmuang closes the distance and pushes Katsumoto back into the cage.
Katsumoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pumphanmuang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pumphanmuang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Katsumoto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pumphanmuang is trying to push Katsumoto away but Katsumoto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pumphanmuang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pumphanmuang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pumphanmuang fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Katsumoto tries to pull guard but Pumphanmuang won't allow it.
Pumphanmuang lands with a right to the head.
Pumphanmuang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Katsumoto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pumphanmuang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Katsumoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Pumphanmuang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Katsumoto shoots and misses #CL#
and Pumphanmuang counters by clinching up.
Pumphanmuang misses with a body punch.
Katsumoto tries to score a body lock takedown but Pumphanmuang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Pumphanmuang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Katsumoto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Pumphanmuang as Katsumoto shoots in.
Pumphanmuang attempts a counter takedown but Katsumoto avoids it well and moves away.
Pumphanmuang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Katsumoto tries to counter with a clinch but Pumphanmuang shakes him off and moves away.
Katsumoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pumphanmuang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pumphanmuang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pumphanmuang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Katsumoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Katsumoto throws a head kick that misses.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tadashi Katsumoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pumphanmuang misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Katsumoto 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tadashi Katsumoto!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2018

#R1#
Katsumoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang tries to clinch but Katsumoto is having none of it.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katsumoto as he jumps to the side.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang drives through and clinches with Katsumoto against the cage. #BC#
Katsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pumphanmuang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsumoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Katsumoto forces Pumphanmuang back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Katsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Katsumoto misses with a body shot. #T1#
Pumphanmuang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Katsumoto counters with a one-two to the body.
Tadashi Katsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suayngarm Pumphanmuang.
Katsumoto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Katsumoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Pumphanmuang counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Katsumoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Katsumoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pumphanmuang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Katsumoto is breathing heavily.
Pumphanmuang has a takedown stuffed.
Katsumoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pumphanmuang misses with the combination. #T2#
Katsumoto misses with a takedown
and Pumphanmuang counters with a one-two to the body.
Katsumoto scores with a shot to the body.
Pumphanmuang tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pumphanmuang but Pumphanmuang pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang clinches.
Katsumoto wants a takedown.
Pumphanmuang taking a breather.
Katsumoto trying to control the position but instead, Pumphanmuang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Katsumoto into the cage.#T3#
Katsumoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pumphanmuang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Katsumoto's efforts to push away.
Katsumoto looking for a takedown.
Katsumoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pumphanmuang backwards. #TD2#
Pumphanmuang gets control of Katsumoto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pumphanmuang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Katsumoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Katsumoto stops Pumphanmuang from standing up. #T4##SUB#
Katsumoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Katsumoto trying to control but Pumphanmuang is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Suayngarm Pumphanmuang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pumphanmuang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Katsumoto's waist but Katsumoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pumphanmuang off to one side.
Katsumoto goes for a double leg but Pumphanmuang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pumphanmuang continues to drive forward.
Pumphanmuang unleashes a big counter combination but Katsumoto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Katsumoto works Pumphanmuang's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang moves into range and clinches up with Katsumoto.
Katsumoto tries to pull guard but Pumphanmuang won't allow it.
Katsumoto tries to pull guard but Pumphanmuang won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadashi Katsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Pumphanmuang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown but Katsumoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsumoto misses with a takedown attempt - Pumphanmuang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick by Katsumoto misses
and Pumphanmuang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pumphanmuang dives in and grabs Katsumoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Katsumoto pushes down on Pumphanmuang's head and hops out.#T1##CL2#
Pumphanmuang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Pumphanmuang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Katsumoto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pumphanmuang.
Tadashi Katsumoto is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Katsumoto.
Pumphanmuang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Katsumoto.
Pumphanmuang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Katsumoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pumphanmuang somewhat.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katsumoto as he jumps to the side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T2##CL#
Katsumoto pushes Pumphanmuang up against the cage in a clinch.
Katsumoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pumphanmuang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pumphanmuang wants a takedown but no success here.
Katsumoto stalling the fight.
Katsumoto tries to pull guard but Pumphanmuang won't allow it. #TD2#
Pumphanmuang drags the fight down to the ground.
Pumphanmuang being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Pumphanmuang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Katsumoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Pumphanmuang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Katsumoto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katsumoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katsumoto wants to stand but Pumphanmuang is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Katsumoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Katsumoto with that takedown attempt.
Pumphanmuang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Katsumoto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Pumphanmuang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Katsumoto is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pumphanmuang dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suayngarm Pumphanmuang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Katsumoto darts in looking for a takedown but Pumphanmuang gets double underhooks and turns Katsumoto into the cage.
Pumphanmuang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Katsumoto defends it well.
Tadashi Katsumoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pumphanmuang shoots for a double leg takedown but Katsumoto sprawls well. He's pushed Pumphanmuang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Katsumoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Pumphanmuang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang has Katsumoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Katsumoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pumphanmuang just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadashi Katsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katsumoto has had enough of the clinch but Pumphanmuang keeps him there for the moment.
Pumphanmuang tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pumphanmuang pulls guard successfully.
Katsumoto wants to control from the top but Pumphanmuang keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES2#
Pumphanmuang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Katsumoto off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Katsumoto stuffs the takedown attempt from Pumphanmuang. Pumphanmuang gets slowly back to his feet.
Pumphanmuang slaps away a takedown attempt from Katsumoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Katsumoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pumphanmuang circles away.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pumphanmuang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pumphanmuang tries to pull guard but Katsumoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Pumphanmuang drops back down to his feet.
Pumphanmuang gets underhooks to prevent Katsumoto's takedown attempt. #T2#
Pumphanmuang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Pumphanmuang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Katsumoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pumphanmuang slaps away a takedown attempt from Katsumoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang darts in and clinches Katsumoto up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Pumphanmuang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pumphanmuang has a takedown stuffed.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown but Pumphanmuang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Katsumoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pumphanmuang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Katsumoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Katsumoto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Pumphanmuang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Pumphanmuang clinches up with Katsumoto and pushes him back against the cage.
Katsumoto taking a breather.#TD#
Katsumoto has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pumphanmuang uses from the top position. #ES#
Katsumoto has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pumphanmuang is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Pumphanmuang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pumphanmuang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Katsumoto.
Tadashi Katsumoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Katsumoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pumphanmuang 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suayngarm Pumphanmuang!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Katsumoto tries to clinch up but Pumphanmuang circles away and keeps his distance.
Katsumoto tries to clinch but Pumphanmuang is having none of it.
Katsumoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Katsumoto sprawls well. Katsumoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pumphanmuang gets slowly back to his feet.
Pumphanmuang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Katsumoto swivels and escapes.
Pumphanmuang goes for a double leg but Katsumoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Katsumoto continues to drive forward.
Tadashi Katsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suayngarm Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang leaves Katsumoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumphanmuang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Katsumoto.
A solid body kick from Katsumoto. #T1##CL2#
Pumphanmuang has managed to clinch.
Katsumoto is trying to pull guard but Pumphanmuang has him pressed against the cage.
Pumphanmuang has Katsumoto pressed against the cage, preventing Katsumoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pumphanmuang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Katsumoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pumphanmuang just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Pumphanmuang manages to pull guard.
Katsumoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pumphanmuang is looking to stand up but Katsumoto isn't so interested in that idea.
Pumphanmuang trying to control the position. #T2#
Pumphanmuang throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pumphanmuang keeping moving, preventing Katsumoto from controlling successfully.
Pumphanmuang controls Katsumoto momentarily but Katsumoto frees himself.
Katsumoto stops Pumphanmuang from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pumphanmuang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Katsumoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pumphanmuang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Katsumoto defends it nicely.
Katsumoto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Pumphanmuang shoots in and drives through. Katsumoto sprawls well.
Katsumoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pumphanmuang defends well and Katsumoto ends up having to push Pumphanmuang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pumphanmuang with the counter takedown but Katsumoto avoids it easily.
Katsumoto lands a leg kick that knocks Pumphanmuang off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Katsumoto. #CL#
Katsumoto darts in and clinches Pumphanmuang up against the cage.
Katsumoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pumphanmuang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Katsumoto breaks the clinch.
Katsumoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Katsumoto is breathing heavily.
Pumphanmuang fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Katsumoto shoots and misses
letting Pumphanmuang counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Katsumoto is defended easily by Pumphanmuang.
Katsumoto moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang tries for a takedown but Katsumoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Katsumoto. #CL2#
Pumphanmuang clinches with his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Katsumoto breaks from the clinch.
Katsumoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pumphanmuang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tadashi Katsumoto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Katsumoto stuffs the takedown.
Katsumoto misses with a takedown attempt - Pumphanmuang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pumphanmuang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Katsumoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pumphanmuang defends well and Katsumoto ends up having to push Pumphanmuang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Katsumoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadashi Katsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katsumoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pumphanmuang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumphanmuang shoots in and drives through. Katsumoto sprawls well.
Pumphanmuang keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Katsumoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pumphanmuang just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Pumphanmuang decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Pumphanmuang is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Pumphanmuang has his foot on Katsumoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katsumoto works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Katsumoto gets to his feet. Pumphanmuang looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tadashi Katsumoto is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang closes the distance and pushes Katsumoto back into the cage.
Pumphanmuang is trying to pull guard but Katsumoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Katsumoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Katsumoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pumphanmuang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Katsumoto can pounce on him.
Katsumoto moves in looking to clinch but Pumphanmuang pushes him off.
Pumphanmuang is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Pumphanmuang stuffs the takedown attempt from Katsumoto. Katsumoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Pumphanmuang avoids the head kick by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto leaves Pumphanmuang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Katsumoto clinches up against the cage.
Katsumoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pumphanmuang walks away with a smile on his face. Katsumoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Katsumoto clinches.
Katsumoto tries to break the clinch but Pumphanmuang is controlling the position.
Katsumoto looking for a takedown. #T3#
Pumphanmuang leaning his opponent against the cage.
Katsumoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Katsumoto dodges an elbow strike from Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang misses with a knee strike.
Katsumoto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pumphanmuang to keep the fight standing.
Pumphanmuang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Katsumoto slowing the pace effectively.
Pumphanmuang prevents Katsumoto from breaking the clinch.
Katsumoto prevents a takedown attempt there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Katsumoto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Katsumoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pumphanmuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Katsumoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Katsumoto throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Katsumoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pumphanmuang manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Pumphanmuang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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 Tadashi Katsumoto 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pumphanmuang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katsumoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Katsumoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pumphanmuang defends well and Katsumoto ends up having to push Pumphanmuang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Katsumoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pumphanmuang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Katsumoto tries to avoid it but Pumphanmuang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Katsumoto to the ground. Katsumoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pumphanmuang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Katsumoto dives in and grabs Pumphanmuang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pumphanmuang pushes down on Katsumoto's head and hops out.
Katsumoto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang moves into range and clinches up with Katsumoto.
Katsumoto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Katsumoto is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadashi Katsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pumphanmuang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A bit of stalling here from Katsumoto.
Pumphanmuang stalling against the cage.
Katsumoto is trying to stall.
Pumphanmuang struggles to land a body shot inside as Katsumoto controls his hands. #TD2#
Pumphanmuang pulls guard.
Katsumoto 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. #T2#
Pumphanmuang looking to control.
Katsumoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Katsumoto looking to pass the guard.
Pumphanmuang keeping moving, preventing Katsumoto from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Pumphanmuang misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pumphanmuang or perhaps it was just good defense by Katsumoto, which made it look bad.
Katsumoto wants to clinch up but Pumphanmuang keeps it at a distance.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown but Pumphanmuang shows good takedown defense.
Tadashi Katsumoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katsumoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pumphanmuang avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Pumphanmuang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pumphanmuang jumps guard but Katsumoto stands there with Pumphanmuang around his waist. Pumphanmuang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Pumphanmuang manages to break the clinch.
Katsumoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pumphanmuang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pumphanmuang misses with a wild body shot.
Katsumoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tadashi Katsumoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pumphanmuang shoots in looking for a takedown but Katsumoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pumphanmuang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Katsumoto 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2018

#R1#
Yoo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yoo is defended easily by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto lands a right hook to the body.
Yoo throws a wild body kick that Katsumoto sees coming a mile off.
Katsumoto looks for a takedown but Yoo sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Katsumoto clinches with his opponent.
Yoo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Katsumoto pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Katsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Katsumoto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yoo is defending well.
Chang Sang Yoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadashi Katsumoto.
Yoo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Katsumoto prevents it.
Katsumoto blocks a body shot from Yoo.
Yoo is pressed up against the cage. Katsumoto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yoo down to the mat. Yoo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yoo throws a series of punches but Katsumoto moves out of range.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yoo as he jumps to the side.
Katsumoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Katsumoto rushes Yoo and presses him up against the cage.
Yoo is trying to pull guard but Katsumoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Katsumoto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Katsumoto is looking for a takedown.
Katsumoto looks winded!#BC2#
Katsumoto manages to break the clinch.
Yoo lands a right hook to the body.
Yoo misses with a head kick.
Yoo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Katsumoto. #CL2#
Katsumoto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Katsumoto can't get the takedown.
Yoo working hard to break the clinch.
Yoo prevents the takedown attempt. #T3#
Katsumoto jumps guard but Yoo stands there with Katsumoto around his waist. Katsumoto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Katsumoto is struggling to control the position.
Yoo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Katsumoto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yoo looking to throw knees to the head but Katsumoto is blocking nicely. #TD#
Yoo jumps into guard, dragging Katsumoto to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yoo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yoo trying to keep a closed guard but Katsumoto is proving a slippery customer. #SU2#
Yoo is working an open guard so Katsumoto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Katsumoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Katsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Yoo sprawls well. He's pushed Katsumoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yoo closes the distance and clinches up with Katsumoto, looking for a takedown. Yoo pushes Katsumoto against the cage but Katsumoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Yoo with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Katsumoto fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chang Sang Yoo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Katsumoto. No joy for Yoo on that attempt.
Yoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Katsumoto is fending him off so far but Yoo persists. Nope, Katsumoto circles away and we're back to standing.
Katsumoto throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Katsumoto darts in and clinches Yoo up against the cage.
Yoo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto gets underhooks to prevent Yoo's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chang Sang Yoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Katsumoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Katsumoto moves into the clinch.
Yoo is pressed up against the cage. Katsumoto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yoo down to the mat. Yoo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chang Sang Yoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yoo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown but Yoo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yoo fails with the takedown
and Katsumoto counters with a head kick. #CL2#
Katsumoto has closed the distance and engaged Yoo in a clinch.
Yoo misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsumoto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yoo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Katsumoto jumps into guard, dragging Yoo to the mat.
Katsumoto wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Yoo is now in half guard.
Katsumoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Katsumoto trying to control but Yoo postures up.
Katsumoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yoo.
Katsumoto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Katsumoto tries to strike from the bottom.
Katsumoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Katsumoto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Katsumoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Katsumoto is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Katsumoto has his foot on Yoo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yoo works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yoo throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Katsumoto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yoo taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Katsumoto manages to break the clinch. #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.
Katsumoto looks for a takedown but Yoo sprawls well.
Katsumoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Katsumoto looks for a takedown but Yoo sprawls well.
Yoo shoots in for a double leg but Katsumoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yoo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Katsumoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Katsumoto scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tadashi Katsumoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Katsumoto is looking to clinch.
Yoo shoots in looking for a takedown but Katsumoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yoo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yoo goes for a double leg but Katsumoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Katsumoto continues to drive forward.
Katsumoto feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Katsumoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Katsumoto jumps into guard, dragging Yoo to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoo wants to control from the top but Katsumoto keeps moving. #SUB2#
Katsumoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsumoto keeping moving, preventing Yoo from controlling successfully.
Yoo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Katsumoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Yoo wanted to stand there but Katsumoto had control of the position.
Katsumoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yoo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Katsumoto shoots in but Yoo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#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.
Yoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Katsumoto tries to bum rush Yoo with a series of wild strikes but Yoo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Katsumoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Katsumoto.
Yoo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yoo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Katsumoto avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chang Sang Yoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katsumoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Katsumoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Katsumoto goes for a double leg but Yoo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yoo continues to drive forward.#T3#
Katsumoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yoo tries to avoid it but Katsumoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yoo to the ground. Yoo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yoo shoots in for a takedown but Katsumoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Katsumoto pinned against the cage. Katsumoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Katsumoto clinches up against the cage.
Katsumoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Katsumoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4##CL2#
Katsumoto has Yoo up against the cage in a clinch.
Yoo tries to break free but Katsumoto pushes him back against the cage.
Yoo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yoo tries to break free but Katsumoto pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Yoo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Katsumoto instigates a clinch. #TD#
Yoo jumps guard and drags Katsumoto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Katsumoto is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tadashi Katsumoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Katsumoto 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tadashi Katsumoto!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1#
Katsumoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yoo tries to clinch but Katsumoto is having none of it.
Katsumoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Katsumoto wants it to stay on the feet.
Katsumoto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yoo sprawls and moves away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Katsumoto breaks the clinch.
Katsumoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Katsumoto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yoo.
Yoo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Katsumoto's waist but Katsumoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yoo off to one side.
Katsumoto lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoo has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Katsumoto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tadashi Katsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chang Sang Yoo.
Katsumoto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC#
Katsumoto breaks from the clinch.
Katsumoto throws a lazy head kick
and Yoo counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Yoo shoots in looking for a takedown but Katsumoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yoo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Katsumoto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yoo backs up against the cage.
Katsumoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Katsumoto wants it to stay on the feet.
Katsumoto is looking for a counter combo.
Yoo looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Katsumoto is defended easily by Yoo.
Yoo looks for a takedown but Katsumoto sprawls well.
Katsumoto tries for a takedown but Yoo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Yoo gets tackled into the cage by Katsumoto. Katsumoto maintains the clinch.
Yoo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Katsumoto just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Katsumoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Yoo slaps away a takedown attempt from Katsumoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yoo tries for a takedown but Katsumoto circles away easily
and Katsumoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Katsumoto throws a series of punches but Yoo avoids them all with ease.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoo as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Katsumoto instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Katsumoto pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Katsumoto trying to control the position.
Katsumoto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Katsumoto wants to improve his position but instead Yoo has moved into half guard.
Katsumoto has his hands clasped together around Yoo's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katsumoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Katsumoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yoo trying to control but Katsumoto is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yoo won't allow Katsumoto to sweep him here.
Yoo stays in close to Katsumoto's body and controls the position.
Yoo scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoo stopping the sweep attempt from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yoo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katsumoto as he jumps to the side.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tadashi Katsumoto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Katsumoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Katsumoto rushes Yoo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yoo is trying to force a seperation but Katsumoto has the dominant position.
Katsumoto trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Katsumoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tadashi Katsumoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katsumoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Katsumoto forces Yoo back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Katsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Katsumoto tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto fails with the takedown.#T1#
Katsumoto scores with a three punch combo! #CL#
Katsumoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Katsumoto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yoo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadashi Katsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoo jumps guard but Katsumoto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Yoo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Yoo with that takedown attempt.
Yoo is looking to land body kicks.
Katsumoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yoo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tadashi Katsumoto is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Katsumoto with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Katsumoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yoo swivels and escapes.
Yoo with the counter takedown but Katsumoto avoids it easily.
Katsumoto misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Yoo counters by moving into the clinch.
Yoo tries to pull guard but Katsumoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Yoo drops back down to his feet.
Yoo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Katsumoto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yoo wants a takedown but no success here.
Katsumoto fails to pull guard.
Katsumoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Katsumoto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yoo to keep the fight standing.
Katsumoto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yoo to keep the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Yoo is trying to pull guard but Katsumoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Katsumoto breaks from the clinch.
Yoo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yoo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katsumoto as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Katsumoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Yoo has had enough of the clinch but Katsumoto keeps him there for the moment.
Katsumoto prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Come on Katsumoto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Katsumoto breaks from the clinch.
Katsumoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yoo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Katsumoto tries to avoid it but Yoo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Katsumoto to the ground. Katsumoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Katsumoto feints a jab promting Yoo to slip. Katsumoto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yoo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yoo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yoo is looking to clinch but Katsumoto is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katsumoto shoots in for a double leg but Yoo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yoo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yoo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Katsumoto tries to avoid it but Yoo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Katsumoto to the ground. Katsumoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Katsumoto instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tadashi Katsumoto dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yoo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Katsumoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yoo dodges the punch combination from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsumoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yoo fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Katsumoto throws a sloppy head kick and Yoo moves out of range easily.
As Katsumoto backs off Yoo throws a huge counter combo but Katsumoto manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoo darts in looking for a takedown but Katsumoto gets double underhooks and turns Yoo into the cage.
Yoo lands a high kick! #CL2#
Katsumoto tries to keep at a distance but Yoo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Katsumoto has Yoo pressed against the cage, preventing Yoo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Katsumoto drags the fight down to the ground.
Katsumoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Katsumoto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SU2#
Yoo stands up and waves to Katsumoto to follow him.
Yoo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tadashi Katsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chang Sang Yoo.
Yoo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yoo wants it to stay on the feet.
Katsumoto swings for the body but Yoo moves out of range.
Katsumoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yoo.
Yoo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Katsumoto avoids it really well and circles away.
Yoo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Katsumoto swivels and escapes.#CL#
Katsumoto instigates a clinch. #T3#
Yoo prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Katsumoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Yoo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Katsumoto breaks the clinch.
Yoo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katsumoto as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Katsumoto has closed the distance and engaged Yoo in a clinch.
Katsumoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4##TD#
Katsumoto pulls guard.
Katsumoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Katsumoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES#
Katsumoto pushes Yoo off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL#
Katsumoto pushes Yoo up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoo is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Katsumoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chang Sang Yoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tadashi Katsumoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Yoo is predictable there
and Katsumoto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tadashi Katsumoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Katsumoto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tadashi Katsumoto!

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