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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Reizawa enables Yo Ayo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reizawa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yo Ayo lands a couple of elbows.
Reizawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yo Ayo wants to control from the top but Reizawa keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yo Ayo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yo Ayo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reizawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yo Ayo tries to free his leg and advance position but Reizawa is retaining full guard.
Reizawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yo Ayo is in close to Reizawa's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Yo Ayo throwing strikes but missing.
Yo Ayo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yo Ayo trying to control the position from guard on top but Reizawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reizawa wants to stand and escape but Yo Ayo is having none of it.
Yo Ayo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reizawa wants to get back to his feet but Yo Ayo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Yo Ayo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Reizawa's half guard.
Reizawa pushes Yo Ayo off looking to stand but Yo Ayo dives back in and keeps control.
Reizawa is refusing to be controlled, as Yo Ayo sits in half guard.
Yo Ayo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reizawa looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Reizawa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reizawa is not content to let Yo Ayo control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yo Ayo.
Yo Ayo prevents Reizawa from escaping the position.
Yo Ayo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yo Ayo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yo Ayo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Reizawa down.
Reizawa pushes Yo Ayo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yo Ayo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Yo Ayo in side control, throwing shots but Reizawa defends.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yo Ayo scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Reizawa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Yo Ayo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reizawa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reizawa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yo Ayo is controlling him well.
Check out the look on Yo Ayo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Yo Ayo prevents Reizawa from escaping the position.
Reizawa looks winded!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Yo Ayo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yo Ayo working the ground and pound from side control.
Yo Ayo lands some shots froms side control.
Yo Ayo is chipping away with strikes.
Yo Ayo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Reizawa wants to get back to his feet but Yo Ayo drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yo Ayo lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yo Yo Ayo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Yo Ayo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yo Ayo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reizawa can do to turn this around?
Yo Ayo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reizawa's head.
Yo Ayo working over Reizawa with some ground and pound. Reizawa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yo Ayo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yo Ayo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reizawa tries to kick Yo Ayo off but Yo Ayo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yo Ayo drops an elbow to the side of Reizawa's head.
Ground and pound from Yo Ayo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reizawa pushes Yo Ayo off looking to stand but Yo Ayo dives back in and keeps control.
Reizawa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yo Ayo slips a nice elbow through Reizawa's hands, connecting with Reizawa's forehead.
Reizawa is looking to escape.#T1#
Yo Ayo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yo Yo Ayo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yo Ayo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reizawa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reizawa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yo Ayo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Reizawa to regain full guard.
Yo Ayo distracts Reizawa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yo Ayo stops Reizawa from standing up.
Reizawa is breathing heavily.
Yo Ayo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Yo Ayo throwing strikes but missing.
Yo Ayo postures up in Reizawa's guard and throws a big left but Reizawa blocks it.
Yo Ayo throws a big right hand that misses.
Yo Ayo trying to control but Reizawa is working from the bottom.
Yo Ayo with a nice head shot there.
Yo Ayo chips away with some ground and pound.
Reizawa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yo Ayo is controlling him.
Yo Ayo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yo Ayo throws a big elbow that misses.
Yo Ayo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reizawa wants to get back to his feet but Yo Ayo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yo Ayo tries to free his leg and advance position but Reizawa is retaining full guard. #T3#
Reizawa wants to stand but Yo Ayo is controlling the position.
Yo Ayo working some strikes from top position.
Reizawa wants to stand and escape but Yo Ayo is having none of it.
Reizawa keeping full guard, as Yo Ayo tries to pass.
Reizawa wants to get back to his feet but Yo Ayo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reizawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Reizawa.
#CL2#
Reizawa rushes Yo Ayo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yo Ayo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reizawa.
#T4##TD#
Yo Ayo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reizawa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Yo Ayo is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Yo Ayo gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Yo Ayo gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Yo Ayo apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Yo Yo Ayo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Yo Ayo feints and as Reizawa raises his hands in defense, Yo Ayo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yo Ayo prevents Reizawa from getting back to his feet.
Yo Ayo landing some decent shots from guard.
Yo Ayo trying to control the position from guard on top but Reizawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yo Ayo is working Reizawa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Yo Ayo is working Reizawa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reizawa wants to get back to his feet but Yo Ayo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yo Ayo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yo Yo Ayo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Yo Ayo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reizawa!
Reizawa is trying to buck Yo Ayo off.
Yo Ayo is looking to take a break and control but Reizawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Yo Ayo stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reizawa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Yo Ayo landing strikes.
Reizawa wants to get back to his feet.
Reizawa is not content to let Yo Ayo control the position. #SUB#
Yo Ayo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reizawa is pushing Yo Ayo's head away, looking to escape. Yo Ayo manages to hold on to the position though.
Rei Reizawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yo Yo Ayo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yo Ayo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Reizawa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Reizawa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yo Ayo is controlling him well.
Reizawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Yo Ayo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reizawa is trying to get back to his feet.
Yo Ayo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Reizawa down.
Reizawa wants to get back to his feet.
Yo Ayo working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Yo Ayo.
Reizawa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Yo Ayo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Reizawa down.
Reizawa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yo Ayo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Yo Ayo throws a strike aimed at the side of Reizawa's head but Reizawa avoids it well.
Yo Ayo working the ground and pound.
Reizawa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Yo Ayo taking a breather here. #T4#
Reizawa is not content to let Yo Ayo control the position.
Reizawa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yo Ayo trying to control the position but Reizawa is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters circling - Reizawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rei Reizawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Yo Ayo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yo Ayo is looking to take a break and control but Reizawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yo Yo Ayo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yo Ayo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yo Yo Ayo!
An out of breath Yo Yo Ayo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Reizawa wants to clinch.
Yo Ayo avoids the head kick by Reizawa.
#TD2#
Yo Ayo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Reizawa's half guard.#SUB2#
Yo Ayo is looking for a kimura here.
Yo Ayo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reizawa's head.
Reizawa pushes Yo Ayo off looking to stand but Yo Ayo dives back in and keeps control.
Yo Ayo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yo Ayo trying to control from Reizawa's half guard. Reizawa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Yo Ayo throws a big elbow that misses.
Yo Ayo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reizawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Yo Ayo works over Reizawa with some ground and pound from guard.
Reizawa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yo Ayo is controlling him.
Reizawa has momentary wrist control but Yo Ayo slips an elbow through the middle.
Yo Ayo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reizawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yo Ayo postures up in Reizawa's guard and throws a big left but Reizawa blocks it.
Yo Ayo wants to control from the top but Reizawa keeps moving.
Reizawa wants to get back to his feet but Yo Ayo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yo Ayo is looking to work some ground and pound but Reizawa has wrist control.
Yo Ayo throwing strikes from guard but Reizawa blocks nicely.
Yo Ayo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reizawa's head.
Reizawa keeping full guard, as Yo Ayo tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reizawa wants to stand and escape but Yo Ayo is having none of it.
Yo Ayo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yo Ayo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reizawa's head.
Yo Ayo passes Reizawa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yo Ayo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reizawa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Reizawa has hold of Yo Ayo's hands but Yo Ayo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reizawa pushes Yo Ayo off looking to stand but Yo Ayo dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Reizawa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reizawa tries to kick Yo Ayo off but Yo Ayo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Yo Ayo.
Yo Ayo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yo Ayo stops Reizawa from getting back to his feet.
Yo Ayo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reizawa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yo Ayo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yo Ayo connects with a nice short shot to Reizawa's temple.
Yo Ayo is looking to take a break and control but Reizawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yo Ayo thows a huge punch but Reizawa dodges it nicely.
Reizawa is trying to stand back up but Yo Ayo is controlling him
#T4#
Reizawa is breathing heavily.
Yo Ayo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reizawa is trying to stand back up but Yo Ayo is controlling him
Reizawa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reizawa wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Reizawa is defending against the submission attempts here by Yo Ayo.
Reizawa wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yo Ayo thows a huge punch but Reizawa dodges it nicely.
Reizawa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yo Ayo throwing shots but Reizawa is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yo Yo Ayo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Yo Ayo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reizawa's guard.
Yo Ayo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yo Ayo distracts Reizawa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yo Ayo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reizawa wants to stand but Yo Ayo is controlling the position.
Reizawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reizawa wants to stand up but Yo Ayo is controlling him.
Yo Ayo stands up over Reizawa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yo Ayo is looking to work some ground and pound but Reizawa has wrist control.
Yo Ayo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yo Ayo stops Reizawa from standing up.
Yo Ayo throws a big elbow that misses.
Yo Ayo prevents Reizawa from getting back to his feet.
Reizawa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Reizawa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Yo Ayo throwing strikes from guard but Reizawa blocks nicely.
Yo Ayo lands a couple of digs.
Yo Ayo won't allow Reizawa to get back to his feet.
Yo Ayo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yo Ayo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yo Ayo looking to pass the guard.
Reizawa wants to stand up but Yo Ayo is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reizawa misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Reizawa enables Yo Ayo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reizawa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yo Ayo won't allow Reizawa to get back to his feet.
Yo Ayo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yo Ayo postures up in Reizawa's guard and throws a big left but Reizawa blocks it. #T2#
Reizawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yo Yo Ayo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yo Ayo scoring with some ground and pound.
Yo Ayo postures up and lands a big shot to Reizawa's brow.
Yo Ayo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reizawa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yo Ayo is controlling him.
Yo Ayo works over Reizawa with some ground and pound from guard.
Reizawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yo Ayo throws a big elbow that misses.
Yo Ayo won't allow Reizawa to get back to his feet.
Yo Ayo throwing strikes from guard but Reizawa blocks nicely.
Reizawa wants to stand up but Yo Ayo is controlling him. #T3#
Yo Ayo trying to control the position from guard on top but Reizawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yo Ayo throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rei Reizawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Yo Ayo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reizawa on his heels. He'll look to pass Reizawa's guard now, I'm sure.
Yo Ayo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reizawa's head.
Yo Ayo won't allow Reizawa to get back to his feet.
Yo Ayo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yo Ayo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reizawa's head.#SUB2#
Yo Ayo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Reizawa wants to get back to his feet but Yo Ayo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yo Ayo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reizawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reizawa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yo Ayo is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Yo Ayo feints and as Reizawa raises his hands in defense, Yo Ayo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reizawa is looking to stand up but Yo Ayo isn't so interested in that idea.
Yo Ayo postures up and lands a big shot to Reizawa's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yo Yo Ayo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Reizawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reizawa throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Yo Ayo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reizawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reizawa wants to get back to his feet but Yo Ayo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yo Ayo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yo Ayo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yo Ayo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reizawa wants to stand but Yo Ayo is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yo Ayo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reizawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yo Ayo trying to control the position from guard on top but Reizawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reizawa wants to stand up but Yo Ayo is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Reizawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Yo Ayo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yo Ayo works over Reizawa with some ground and pound from guard.
Yo Ayo stops Reizawa from standing up.
Yo Ayo trying to control the position from guard on top but Reizawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yo Ayo stops Reizawa from standing up.
Yo Ayo trying to control but Reizawa is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yo Ayo connects with a couple of short punches.
Rei Reizawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yo Yo Ayo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Yo Ayo chips away with some ground and pound.
Yo Ayo connects with a couple of short punches.
Yo Ayo wants to control from the top but Reizawa keeps moving.
Yo Ayo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yo Ayo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yo Ayo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reizawa wants to stand and escape but Yo Ayo is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reizawa tries to clinch up but Yo Ayo circles away and keeps his distance.
Rei Reizawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Reizawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Yo Ayo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reizawa defends it well.#TD2#
Yo Ayo gets the takedown into side control.
Yo Ayo wants to control but Reizawa is keeping him busy.
Reizawa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yo Ayo is controlling him well.
Yo Ayo working the ground and pound but Reizawa is defending the strikes.
Reizawa seems a little lost for a moment, as Yo Ayo dominates the positioning.
Yo Ayo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Reizawa to see if he's OK.
Yo Ayo avoids the strikes from the bottom by Reizawa.#T4#
Yo Ayo working the head with strikes.
Reizawa pushes Yo Ayo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yo Ayo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Yo Ayo staying calm.#SUB2#
Yo Ayo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reizawa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reizawa is pushing Yo Ayo's head away, looking to escape. Yo Ayo manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reizawa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Yo Ayo lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yo Yo Ayo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yo Ayo 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yo Yo Ayo!
A relieved looking Yo Yo Ayo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 879 Round 2
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Hibernaugh stuffs the takedown attempt from Reizawa. Reizawa gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Reizawa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Reizawa throwing shots but Hibernaugh is blocking nicely.
Reizawa stalling.
Hibernaugh wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibernaugh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reizawa.
Reizawa is nestled in close to Hibernaugh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hibernaugh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reizawa wants to pass the guard but Hibernaugh is defending well. #T1#
Reizawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hibernaugh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hibernaugh tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Reizawa wants to work for an arm triangle but Hibernaugh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reizawa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hibernaugh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reizawa.
Hibernaugh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reizawa is trying to control. Hibernaugh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reizawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reizawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reizawa lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Reizawa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hibernaugh defends it well. #T2#
Reizawa lands strikes from half guard.
Reizawa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Reizawa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reizawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reizawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hibernaugh looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Reizawa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hibernaugh to the mat! Hibernaugh manages to get full guard. #T3#
Reizawa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reizawa won't allow Hibernaugh to get back to his feet.
Reizawa stands up over Hibernaugh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reizawa pushes down on Hibernaugh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reizawa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hibernaugh's head.
Reizawa trying to control the action but Hibernaugh is working from the bottom.
Hibernaugh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reizawa on the ground.
Reizawa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hibernaugh's head. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reizawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reizawa throwing shots but Hibernaugh is blocking nicely.
Reizawa wants to take a breather but Hibernaugh is having none of it.
Reizawa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hibernaugh's head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Steve Hibernaugh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Hibernaugh. No joy for Reizawa on that attempt. #CL#
Hibernaugh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hibernaugh pushes Reizawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reizawa looks winded!
Nice elbow from Hibernaugh. #CUT#
It looks like Rei Reizawa has been cut.
Hibernaugh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reizawa can't get the takedown.
Steve Hibernaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rei Reizawa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reizawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hibernaugh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hibernaugh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hibernaugh lands an elbow that stopped Reizawa in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rei Reizawa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rei Reizawa's cut.
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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hibernaugh. Reizawa does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Hibernaugh moves into range and clinches up with Reizawa.
A short right from Hibernaugh.
Reizawa wants to take the fight to the mat but Hibernaugh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reizawa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hibernaugh.
Reizawa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hibernaugh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hibernaugh lands a damaging elbow.
Hibernaugh lands a body punch.
Reizawa goes for a takedown attempt but Hibernaugh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Hibernaugh closes the distance and clinches.
Steve Hibernaugh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hibernaugh lands an elbow that stopped Reizawa in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Rei Reizawa's cut even more.
Reizawa is breathing heavily.
Hibernaugh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Hibernaugh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hibernaugh.
Hibernaugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reizawa can do to turn this around?#T1#
Reizawa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hibernaugh lands an elbow inside.
Hibernaugh lands a big right hand that drops Reizawa! The killer instinct kicks in and Hibernaugh finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hibernaugh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Hibernaugh!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 879 Round 1
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Reizawa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brodzik is trying to defend but Reizawa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Reizawa wants to control but Brodzik is keeping him busy.
Reizawa winds up and cracks Brodzik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reizawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brodzik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reizawa.
Reizawa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brodzik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reizawa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reizawa throwing shots but Brodzik is blocking nicely.
Brodzik is looking for a sweep. Reizawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reizawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brodzik is trying to control but can't.
Reizawa throwing shots but Brodzik is blocking nicely.
Brodzik has his hands clasped together around Reizawa'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.#T1#
Reizawa wants to control but Brodzik is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reizawa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reizawa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brodzik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brodzik tries to get to full guard but Reizawa has control of the leg.
Brodzik wants to get back to full guard but Reizawa has mounted him!
Reizawa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reizawa lands a nice shot to the head.
Brodzik tries to lock up and control but Reizawa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reizawa controlling from mount.
Brodzik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reizawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brodzik prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Reizawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reizawa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brodzik?
#T2#
Brodzik is desperately trying to improve his position but Reizawa has a good base and remains in mount.
Reizawa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Reizawa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC#
Brodzik is rocked!
Reizawa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reizawa is landing with some decent strikes but Brodzik is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brodzik is still in real trouble! Can Reizawa finish him?
Reizawa cracks Brodzik with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rei Reizawa!
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