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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Savage stuffs the takedown attempt from Jobs. Jobs gets slowly back to his feet.
Savage tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jobs manages to circle out of the way.
Savage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Jobs drives through and clinches with Savage against the cage.
Savage is trying to push Jobs away but Jobs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Jobs manages to pull guard.
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.
Jobs controlling the position.#SUB2#
Jobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savage could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jobs is adopting a defensive guard.
Jobs wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Jobs has his hands on Savage's head, controlling the position.
Savage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jobs is looking for a triangle but Savage pushes his legs off easily.
Jobs is pulling down on Savage's head to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Savage wants to control from the top but Jobs keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jobs.
Savage seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Savage shoots for a takedown but Jobs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Savage.
Jobs goes for a double leg but Savage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Savage continues to drive forward.
Roger Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jobs.#CL2#
Jobs clinches up against the cage.
Savage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jobs smiles and moves away.
Jobs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jobs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jobs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Jobs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jobs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Savage counters with a one-two to the body.
Jobs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savage sprawls well. Savage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jobs gets slowly back to his feet.
Jobs looks winded!#TD#
Savage feints and as Jobs raises his hands in defense, Savage changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Savage wants to control from the top but Jobs keeps moving. #SUB#
Savage 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. #T4##SUB2#
Jobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savage wants to control from the top but Jobs keeps moving. #SUB2#
Savage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savage has managed to get both his arms back between Jobs's legs - danger averted.
Jobs 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!
Savage being controlled here momentarily.
Jobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savage is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Jobs will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jobs is trying to force a seperation but Savage has the dominant position.
Jobs slowing the pace effectively.
Jobs is trying to pull guard but Savage has him pressed against the cage.
Savage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Savage has had enough of the clinch but Jobs keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jobs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savage smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Jobs takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Savage has had enough of the clinch but Jobs keeps him there for the moment.
Jobs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savage.
Jobs is trying to force a seperation but Savage has the dominant position.#TD2#
Jobs jumps guard and drags Savage to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Jobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jobs has control of Savage's left arm, preventing Savage from doing any damage.
Jobs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jobs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Jobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Savage throws a strike but Jobs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Savage wants to get back to his feet but Jobs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jobs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Jobs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jobs on the ground.
Savage being controlled here, momentarily.
Savage wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jobs manages to pass to side control.
Jobs controlling the pace. #T3#
Jobs wants to pass to mount but Savage is defending the position.
Jobs content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage is trying to get back to full guard.
Savage trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jobs manages to pass to mount!
Jobs won't let Savage get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jobs controlling from mount.
Jobs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jobs is continuing to stall.
Jobs won't let Savage get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jobs looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jobs fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Jobs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Savage has Jobs pressed against the cage, preventing Jobs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Savage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jobs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Savage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Savage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jobs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jobs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jobs gets control of Savage's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jobs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jobs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Jobs can't keep his opponent in guard - Savage advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Savage slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Jobs is defending against the submission attempts here by Savage.
Jobs wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jobs trying to control but Savage postures up.
Jobs tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.
Savage throwing shots but Jobs is blocking nicely.
Jobs keeping hold of Savage's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Savage is looking for a kimura here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jobs.
As Jobs tries to get set, Savage tries to push him back and clinch up but Jobs manages to avoid the attempt.
John Jobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage shoots in for a double leg but Jobs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An inside leg kick from Savage misses. #CL2#
Jobs darts in and clinches Savage up against the cage.
Jobs is trying to pull guard but Savage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Jobs decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Jobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jobs is tightening it up a little... Savage has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Savage reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Savage taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jobs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Jobs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Lawrence moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown but Lawrence manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawrence as he avoids it easily.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Savage throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lawrence tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Savage is in Lawrence's guard.
Lawrence wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Savage manages to pass to side control.
Lawrence really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Savage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REVB#
Savage prevents Lawrence from standing back up.
Savage trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Savage is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lawrence doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savage. #T1#
Lawrence wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Lawrence wants to get back to full guard but Savage has mounted him!
Lawrence manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Lawrence wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Savage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Savage could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lawrence is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU#
Savage stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Savage slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
Savage throws a counter high kick but Lawrence was just alert enough to avoid it.
Savage shoots in for a takedown but Lawrence shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Lawrence throws a leg kick but Savage checks it.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Savage with that takedown attempt.
Lawrence misses with an attempted mid kick.
Savage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lawrence swivels and escapes.
And Lawrence responds with a good body kick, but Savage manages to step out the way in time.
Savage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lawrence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Savage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lawrence ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lawrence misses with a double jab.
Savage is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lawrence.
A head kick misses from Lawrence.
It looked like Savage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Savage tries for a takedown but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lawrence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Lawrence finds it's way through Savage's defenses.
Savage blocks a leg kick.
Lawrence looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lawrence tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Savage counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lawrence looks winded!
Lawrence can't break the clinch.
Lawrence wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Savage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lawrence feints the counter takedown.
Lawrence 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.
Johnny Lawrence dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Savage fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawrence thuds his shin into the meat of Savage's side.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
Savage appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roger Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Savage gets a takedown into half guard.
Savage thows a huge punch but Lawrence dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage slows the pace down in half guard.
Savage blocks the strikes from Lawrence.
#T1#
Savage sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Savage is thwarting Lawrence's attempts to control the position.
Savage keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lawrence tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Savage content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Savage moves out of range of the body kick.
Lawrence wants to slow Savage down by chopping away at his legs.
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lawrence.
Lawrence looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Savage darts in looking for a takedown but Lawrence gets double underhooks and turns Savage into the cage.
Lawrence is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage avoids the head kick by Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a jab.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Savage holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lawrence is breathing heavily.#BC#
Savage breaks from the clinch.
Lawrence connects with a leg kick. Savage looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lawrence fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Savage checks it well. #T3#
Savage shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage blocks the body kick.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses.
Lawrence gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Savage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Savage. #TD#
Savage pulls guard effortlessly.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Savage holds on and takes a little breather.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Savage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Lawrence stands and steps away. Savage gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lawrence misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Savage counters by moving into the clinch.
Savage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Savage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawrence tries to avoid it but Savage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawrence to the ground. Lawrence escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lawrence catches Savage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawrence swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Lawrence scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Lawrence will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawrence shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Savage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lawrence looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lawrence is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Savage rather than just go for the knockout.
Savage darts in looking for a takedown but Lawrence gets double underhooks and turns Savage into the cage.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses.
Lawrence swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawrence scores with a head kick.
Savage shoots for a double leg takedown but Lawrence sprawls well. He's pushed Savage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lawrence throws a head kick but Savage moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence thumps Savage with a low kick.
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
Lawrence is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Savage attempts a counter takedown but Lawrence avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Savage closes the distance and clinches.
Lawrence working hard to break the clinch.
Savage tries for a takedown but Lawrence manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Savage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawrence misses with a kick to the body.
Lawrence throws a leg kick but Savage checks it.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
Savage misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Lawrence. #T2#
Savage blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
Savage fails to land the takedown.
Lawrence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage misses with a head kick.
Savage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lawrence is fending him off so far but Savage persists. Nope, Lawrence circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawrence swinging wildly here.
Lawrence is looking to score with low kicks.
Savage half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Savage shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Lawrence trying to control here.
Savage slips a nice elbow through Lawrence's hands, connecting with Lawrence's forehead.
Lawrence tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.
Roger Savage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Lawrence is defending against the submission attempts here by Savage.
#SUB#
Savage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lawrence is just riding it out for now. Savage eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Lawrence is looking to control Savage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lawrence avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Savage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lawrence 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Lawrence!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Savage with a poor takedown
and Adesanya counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Adesanya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Savage quickly recovers to half guard.
Adesanya lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Savage kicks Adesanya off and gets back to his feet.
Adesanya fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savage avoids it really well and circles away.
Savage throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Adesanya scores with a takedown into Savage's guard.#T1#
Savage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adesanya controls the pace.
Adesanya is looking to stand up but Savage won't let him.
Adesanya trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage has control of Adesanya's left arm, preventing Adesanya from doing any damage.
Adesanya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Adesanya from controlling successfully.
Savage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Adesanya scores with a takedown into Savage's guard.
Savage could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Savage wants to stand up but Adesanya is controlling him.
Adesanya is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Savage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adesanya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adesanya wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Savage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
Savage has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Adesanya has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Adesanya looks winded!#T3##BC#
Savage manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Adesanya has closed the distance and engaged Savage in a clinch.
Adesanya tries to score a body lock takedown but Savage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Savage breaks the clinch.
Adesanya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Savage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adesanya somewhat.
Roger Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Adesanya.
Savage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Adesanya's calf.#CL2#
Adesanya moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4##BC#
Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adesanya but Adesanya pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Savage shoots for a double leg takedown but Adesanya sprawls well. He's pushed Savage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Savage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adesanya defends it nicely.#CL2#
Adesanya forces Savage back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Israel Adesanya 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##CL2#
Adesanya moves into the clinch.
Savage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Savage avoids the elbow strike from Adesanya, against the cage.
#TD#
Savage jumps guard.
Savage looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Adesanya wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Savage seems keen to control Adesanya's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Savage pushes Adesanya off and scrambles back to his feet.
Adesanya scores with a head kick.
#T1#
Savage fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Adesanya closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Savage's guard.
Adesanya must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adesanya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savage has control of Adesanya's left arm, preventing Adesanya from doing any damage.
Adesanya wants to stand but Savage is controlling his posture from full guard.
Adesanya trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Adesanya is breathing heavily.#T2##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Savage manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adesanya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Adesanya closes the distance and pushes Savage back into the cage.#BC2#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adesanya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Savage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown. Adesanya tries to sprawl out of it but Savage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Adesanya manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Savage closes the distance and clinches up with Adesanya, looking for a takedown. Savage pushes Adesanya against the cage but Adesanya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roger Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage blocks a head kick by Adesanya.
Adesanya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Savage counters with a series of strikes. Adesanya will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Savage drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Adesanya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Savage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adesanya controls Savage momentarily but Savage frees himself.
Savage content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Savage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Savage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Savage content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Savage drops back looking for a leg! Adesanya is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adesanya manages to kick Savage off! Savage jumps back into Adesanya's guard.
Adesanya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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 Roger Savage will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Savage changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adesanya looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Adesanya tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Adesanya is in bad spot here.
Adesanya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Savage is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Adesanya has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Savage working for a choke but Adesanya is defending well. #T1#
Savage wants to control but Adesanya is keeping busy.
Savage keeps control of the position as Adesanya tries to break free.
Adesanya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Savage looking for the choke from the back.
Adesanya breaks Savage's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Savage holds on and takes a little breather. #T2##SUB#
Adesanya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savage pulls Adesanya in to control the position.
Adesanya looking to sit in guard and control but Savage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Savage is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Adesanya is looking for a triangle but Savage pushes his legs off easily.
Savage wants to control from the top but Adesanya keeps moving. #T3#
Savage content to stall in guard here.
Adesanya keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
Savage is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Savage stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Savage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Adesanya darts in and clinches Savage up against the cage.
Adesanya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Savage pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adesanya stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adesanya wants it to stay on the feet.
Adesanya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savage swivels and escapes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
Savage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adesanya defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Savage has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Savage stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#SUB2#
Jones has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Savage should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jones has tightened it up now! Savage should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andrew Jones!
An out of breath Andrew Jones 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: Mar 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Tanashi stuffs the takedown.
Tanashi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Savage.
Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanashi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Tanashi gets caught flat footed, as Savage shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Savage trying to control but Tanashi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Savage 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. #SUB#
Savage drops back looking for a leg! Tanashi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tanashi manages to kick Savage off! Savage jumps back into Tanashi's guard.
Tanashi is pulling down on Savage's head to control his posture.
Savage stopping the sweep attempt from Tanashi.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savage stays in close to Tanashi's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Savage throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tanashi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Savage is in Tanashi's guard.#ES2#
Tanashi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Savage off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Savage slips a jab and a cross from Tanashi.
Tanashi swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Savage enables Tanashi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Savage manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Savage wants to sweep but no luck.
Savage pulls Tanashi in close to prevent any damage.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Tanashi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Savage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tanashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Tanashi postures up.
Tanashi trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Tanashi throws a big elbow that misses.
Tanashi scoring with some ground and pound.
Tanashi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savage could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Savage is trying to keep Tanashi in close.
#T4#
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.
Tanashi wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Tanashi prevents Savage from getting back to his feet.
Tanashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tanashi trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tanashi is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tanashi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Savage bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Savage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Tanashi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Savage's guard.#ES#
Savage manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sun Tanashi 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.
#R2##TD2#
Tanashi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Savage quickly recovers to half guard.
Tanashi prevents Savage from standing back up.
Roger Savage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage is not content to let Tanashi control the position.
Tanashi stalling.
Tanashi wants to pass to mount but Savage is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanashi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tanashi is looking to advance position but Savage won't allow it.
Savage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tanashi is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Savage taking some punishment here, with Tanashi in his half guard.
Tanashi prevents Savage from standing back up.
Savage is looking to control Tanashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savage avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanashi is trying to control. Savage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savage is trying to stand.
Tanashi tries to pass to full mount but Savage defends it.
Savage is trying to stand back up but Tanashi is controlling him
Tanashi is pressing down on Savage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savage is holding on for now.
Savage wants to control but Tanashi is keeping busy.
Savage has hold of Tanashi's hands but Tanashi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tanashi is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Tanashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savage has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tanashi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Savage wants to control but Tanashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savage tries to kick Tanashi off but Tanashi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Savage has one foot on Tanashi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Tanashi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Savage napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tanashi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Tanashi landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanashi scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Tanashi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savage has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tanashi wants to control but Savage is keeping him busy.
Savage stops Tanashi from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Tanashi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tanashi trying to control the position but Savage is working away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Savage gets back to half guard.
Savage wants to get back to his feet.
Tanashi trying to pass the guard but Savage defending well.
Savage is trying to stand back up but Tanashi is controlling him
Savage trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage wants to get back to his feet.
Tanashi trying to control from half guard but Savage is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Tanashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Tanashi shoots in and gets a takedown into Savage's guard.
Savage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tanashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savage looking to control.
Tanashi postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it.
Tanashi is fighting to break Savage's control of his arms but Savage is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage working a defensive guard here.
Tanashi content to stall in guard here.
Tanashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tanashi is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savage.
No luck for Savage with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Savage gets caught napping as Tanashi dives in and scores a takedown. Savage manages to retain guard.
Tanashi cracks Savage with a solid left hand.#T2#
Savage has momentary wrist control but Tanashi slips an elbow through the middle.
Savage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tanashi 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.
Savage is trying to control the position but Tanashi postures up.
Savage has momentary wrist control but Tanashi slips an elbow through the middle.
Tanashi wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Tanashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Tanashi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Tanashi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Savage quickly recovers to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Tanashi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Savage is looking to control Tanashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savage avoid being mounted?
Savage is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tanashi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nice strikes from Tanashi there.
Tanashi trying to control from half guard but Savage is working away.
Savage is trying to maintain the position but Tanashi is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tanashi lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
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.#SUB2#
Tanashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tanashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Savage trying to control but Tanashi postures up.
Savage is looking to escape.
Tanashi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Tanashi.
Tanashi wants to free his trapped foot but Savage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tanashi trying to control from half guard but Savage is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savage trying to control from the bottom.
Roger Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sun Tanashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Tanashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tanashi 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Tanashi!
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