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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Kikunojo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kikunojo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Kikunojo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kikunojo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kikunojo working away.
Kikunojo is staying tight to Fowler's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kikunojo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kikunojo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fowler is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Fowler tries to hold on but Kikunojo pushes him away.
Kikunojo lands a nice shot to the head.
Fowler tries to control the position but Kikunojo now has his back.
Kikunojo controlling well, preventing Fowler from escaping the position.
I would not like to be Fowler right now.
Kikunojo gets his hands free as Fowler looks to control. #T2#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Kikunojo has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Fowler is defending well but eventually Kikunojo manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Fowler has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Honda Kikunojo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Kikunojo takes the fight into the clinch.
Sousa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Sousa.
Sousa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sousa crunches a lovely knee into Kikunojo's ribcage.#TD2#
Sousa has picked Kikunojo up - he's going for a ride! Sousa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sousa trying to pass the guard but Kikunojo defending well.
Kikunojo is pressing down on Sousa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sousa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sousa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kikunojo working for a triangle but Sousa defends it easily.
#T1#
Kikunojo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sousa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sousa works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Sousa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kikunojo is looking to escape.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Sousa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kikunojo is just riding it out for now. Sousa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Sousa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kikunojo defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kikunojo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sousa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Sousa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kikunojo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sousa has Kikunojo in his guard.#REVR##T3#
Kikunojo trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
Sousa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kikunojo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kikunojo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Kikunojo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sousa is aware though and is defending well.
Kikunojo is trying to control the position but Sousa postures up.
Sousa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kikunojo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kikunojo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sousa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sousa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kikunojo is breathing heavily.#T4#
Sousa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sousa wants to control from the top but Kikunojo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sousa has gone for a leg lock! Kikunojo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sousa's guard.#REVR#
Kikunojo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sousa has an active guard here but Kikunojo has managed to pass into half guard.
Sousa wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Sousa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kikunojo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kikunojo shoots in looking for a takedown but Sousa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kikunojo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kikunojo has his takedown stuffed
and Sousa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kikunojo shoots in but Sousa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sousa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kikunojo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honda Kikunojo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kikunojo misses with a takedown attempt
and Sousa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kikunojo misses with a takedown
and Kikunojo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kikunojo closes the distance and clinches.
Sousa stalling the fight.
Sousa wants a takedown.
#T1##TD2#
Sousa lands a takedown into guard.
Sousa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sousa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kikunojo is keeping the position for now.
Sousa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kikunojo is looking to improve his position.
Sousa wants to take a breather but Kikunojo is having none of it. #SUB#
Kikunojo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sousa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kikunojo sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sousa prevents Kikunojo from improving his position.
Kikunojo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sousa is working away from the top position though.
Kikunojo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kikunojo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Sousa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chris Sousa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kikunojo is trying to stand up here but Sousa is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Sousa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB2#
Sousa is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Sousa seems to be looking for submissions.
Kikunojo wants to sweep but Sousa has passed to side control!
A lull in the action here as Sousa stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Sousa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kikunojo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kikunojo wants to control but Sousa postures up.#SUB2#
Sousa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sousa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sousa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kikunojo is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kikunojo sneaks back into half guard.
Sousa trying to control the action but Kikunojo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Sousa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sousa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sousa with the counter takedown but Kikunojo avoids it easily.
Sousa shoots in looking for a takedown but Kikunojo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sousa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Sousa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kikunojo's guard.
Kikunojo wants to sweep here but Sousa controlling him for the moment.
Sousa looking to pass the guard.
Sousa forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Sousa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sousa is trying to control. Kikunojo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sousa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kikunojo is trying to control but can't.
Kikunojo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sousa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kikunojo wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Sousa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kikunojo sees it coming and defends easily.
Kikunojo is looking to control Sousa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kikunojo avoid being mounted?
Kikunojo manages to get to full guard.
Kikunojo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#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.
Sousa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sousa looking to pass the guard.
Sousa trying to control but Kikunojo is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kikunojo trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kikunojo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Sousa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kikunojo quickly recovers to half guard.
Kikunojo tries to kick Sousa off in order to stand up. Sousa Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Kikunojo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kikunojo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Sousa is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kikunojo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Sousa!
Our winner, Chris Sousa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Kikunojo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sousa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kikunojo wants to clinch up but Sousa keeps it at a distance.
Kikunojo swings for the body but Sousa moves out of range.
#CL2#
Sousa tries to keep at a distance but Kikunojo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sousa just leaning against Kikunojo, taking a breather. #BC#
Sousa breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Sousa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kikunojo is trying to defend but Sousa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kikunojo is looking for a sweep. Sousa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sousa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kikunojo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Sousa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kikunojo defends it well. #T1#
Kikunojo tries to get to full guard but Sousa has control of the leg.
Kikunojo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sousa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sousa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kikunojo keeps working.
Sousa is thwarting Kikunojo's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Sousa is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kikunojo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kikunojo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Sousa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kikunojo off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sousa lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Kikunojo tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Sousa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Good control from Sousa.
You can see the frustration on Kikunojo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Even with his hooks in, Sousa manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Kikunojo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3#
I really don't envy Kikunojo right now.
#SUB#
Kikunojo fending off the submission attempt from Sousa.
Sousa controlling well, preventing Kikunojo from escaping the position.
Kikunojo is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Kikunojo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sousa's arms.
Kikunojo turns into Sousa and is now in his guard.
#T4#
Sousa pulls Kikunojo in close to prevent any damage.
Sousa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kikunojo wants to control from the top but Sousa keeps moving.
Sousa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sousa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kikunojo won't allow Sousa to get back to his feet.
Sousa keeping moving, preventing Kikunojo from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kikunojo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sousa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kikunojo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Sousa 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#
Kikunojo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sousa defends it nicely.
Chris Sousa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Sousa tries to keep at a distance but Kikunojo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Sousa manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kikunojo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sousa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sousa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sousa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Sousa thows a body kick. Kikunojo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kikunojo.
Sousa stuffs the takedown attempt from Kikunojo. Kikunojo gets slowly back to his feet.
Chris Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honda Kikunojo.
Kikunojo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kikunojo shoots in but Sousa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sousa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Kikunojo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sousa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sousa. That's going to slow Kikunojo down.
Kikunojo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sousa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kikunojo goes for a double leg but Sousa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sousa continues to drive forward.
Kikunojo is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Kikunojo dives in and scores a takedown into Sousa's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Sousa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sousa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kikunojo has passed into side control.
Kikunojo working the strikes but Sousa uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T3#
Kikunojo prevents Sousa from improving his position.
Kikunojo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sousa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kikunojo stopping the sweep attempt from Sousa.
Kikunojo advances to half guard.
Sousa pushes Kikunojo off looking to stand but Kikunojo dives back in and keeps control.
Sousa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sousa looking for a sweep. Not yet Sousa, not yet.
Chris Sousa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Kikunojo chips away with some ground and pound.
Sousa is trying to keep Kikunojo in close.
Sousa looking for a sweep. Not yet Sousa, not yet.
Kikunojo wants to control from the top but Sousa keeps moving.
Sousa is trying to keep Kikunojo in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kikunojo trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kikunojo scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Sousa dominated that second round.
That's time! Sousa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sousa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kikunojo.#CL#
Sousa gets a clinch. #BC#
Sousa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kikunojo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sousa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kikunojo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sousa leaves Kikunojo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sousa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Sousa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kikunojo darts in trying to clinch
and Sousa counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Kikunojo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sousa pinned against the cage. Sousa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chris Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honda Kikunojo.
Kikunojo moves in looking to clinch but Sousa pushes him off.
Sousa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kikunojo shoots in looking for a takedown. Sousa tries to sprawl out of it but Kikunojo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sousa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kikunojo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Sousa moves into the clinch.
Sousa stalling the fight.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sousa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kikunojo can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Sousa pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Sousa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kikunojo defends well.#SUB#
Sousa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kikunojo defends well.
Kikunojo preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Sousa is looking for a triangle but Kikunojo pushes his legs off easily.
Kikunojo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sousa is proving hard to escape from.
Sousa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kikunojo can do to turn this around?
Sousa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sousa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kikunojo's guard. #REVR##SU#
Sousa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kikunojo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sousa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kikunojo somewhat.
Sousa appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Sousa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sousa lands in his opponent's guard.#T4##SUB#
Sousa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sousa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kikunojo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kikunojo looking to control.
Honda Kikunojo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Sousa 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!
Sousa passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Sousa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sousa 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Sousa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Kikunojo closes the distance but Juarez moves to the side
and Juarez counters with a body kick that stops Kikunojo in his tracks momentarily. #TD2#
Kikunojo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Juarez's guard.#ES#
Juarez kicks Kikunojo off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Kikunojo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Juarez to the ground. Kikunojo is now in Juarez's guard.
Kikunojo trying to control but Juarez is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kikunojo looking to pass the guard.
Kikunojo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kikunojo prevents Juarez from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Kikunojo trying to control but Juarez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kikunojo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kikunojo throwing strikes but missing.
Juarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kikunojo prevents Juarez from getting back to his feet.
Kikunojo sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kikunojo shoots and misses #CL#
and Juarez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Juarez jumps into guard, dragging Kikunojo to the mat.
Kikunojo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Juarez's head.
Kikunojo prevents Juarez from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Kikunojo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Juarez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kikunojo stacks Juarez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kikunojo!
Kikunojo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Juarez is breathing heavily.
Kikunojo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Juarez down.
Juarez is not content to let Kikunojo control the position.
Juarez wants to control but Kikunojo postures up.
Kikunojo working the ground and pound but Juarez is defending the strikes.
Kikunojo takes a little break here. Juarez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kikunojo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Juarez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Juarez wants to control but Kikunojo postures up.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kikunojo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Juarez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kikunojo trying to control the position but Juarez is working away.
Kikunojo controls the position.
Juarez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kikunojo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Juarez is looking to get back to is feet but Kikunojo passes into side control.
Juarez pushes Kikunojo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kikunojo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Juarez struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Juarez throws Kikunojo to one side and escapes!#T4#
Kikunojo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Juarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kikunojo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Juarez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Kikunojo closes the distance and clinches.
Juarez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kikunojo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kikunojo closes the distance but Juarez moves to the side
and Juarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Kikunojo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juarez is looking to escape.
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 Raymon Juarez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kikunojo or perhaps it was just good defense by Juarez, which made it look bad.
Juarez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kikunojo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Juarez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kikunojo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kikunojo wants to clinch
and Juarez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kikunojo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Juarez swivels and escapes.
Kikunojo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJuarez.
Raymon Juarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honda Kikunojo.
Kikunojo misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Juarez counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1##TD2#
Kikunojo gets control of Juarez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kikunojo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kikunojo is breathing heavily.
Kikunojo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Juarez wants to stand but Kikunojo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kikunojo looking to control.
Juarez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kikunojo is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Juarez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kikunojo or perhaps it was just good defense by Juarez, which made it look bad.
A quick step to the side and Juarez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Juarez blocks a head kick by Kikunojo.
#CL#
Juarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kikunojo, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Juarez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Juarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kikunojo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Juarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Juarez is trying to control the position but Kikunojo postures up.
Juarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juarez is adopting a defensive guard.
Kikunojo won't allow Juarez to sweep him here.
Juarez keeping full guard, as Kikunojo tries to pass. #T3#
Juarez has control of Kikunojo's left arm, preventing Kikunojo from doing any damage. #SUB#
Juarez has his foot on Kikunojo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kikunojo works his way back into a safe position though.#ES#
Juarez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Kikunojo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kikunojo rushes Juarez and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Kikunojo is trying to trip Juarez. He has hold of a leg but Juarez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kikunojo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Juarez wants to get back to his feet but Kikunojo passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Juarez is looking to escape.#T4#
Kikunojo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kikunojo content just to control the position here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Juarez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Kikunojo is looking for a kimura but Juarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kikunojo to get the leverage.
Kikunojo wants to free his trapped foot but Juarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juarez wants to get back to his feet.
Juarez is refusing to be controlled, as Kikunojo sits in half guard.
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 Raymon Juarez 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kikunojo misses with a takedown #CL#
and Juarez counters by moving into the clinch.
Juarez wants to take the fight to the mat but Kikunojo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Juarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A bit of stalling here from Juarez.
Kikunojo fails to pull guard.
Kikunojo is working for takedown but Juarez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Raymon Juarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honda Kikunojo.#TD#
Juarez pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Kikunojo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Juarez's guard.
Juarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kikunojo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Juarez gets to his feet. Kikunojo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kikunojo misses with a takedown attempt
and Juarez counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Kikunojo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Juarez's guard.
Juarez is trying to keep Kikunojo in close.
Kikunojo trying to control but Juarez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Juarez looking for a guillotine here but Kikunojo defends easily.
Juarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Kikunojo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Juarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Kikunojo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Juarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kikunojo is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Kikunojo seems content to control.
Juarez trying to control here.
Kikunojo wants to free his trapped foot but Juarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kikunojo lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Kikunojo trying to control from half guard but Juarez is working away. #SUB#
Juarez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kikunojo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kikunojo is looking for a kimura but Juarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kikunojo to get the leverage.
Juarez is trying to stand.
#ES#
Juarez kicks Kikunojo off and gets back to his feet.
Kikunojo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Juarez defends it nicely.#T4#
Kikunojo fails with the takedown
and Juarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Juarez dives in and scores a takedown into Kikunojo's guard.
Juarez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kikunojo's guard.#SUB2#
Kikunojo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juarez won't allow Kikunojo to sweep him here.
Honda Kikunojo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raymon Juarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Juarez wants to get up but he can't break Kikunojo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymon Juarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Juarez 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymon Juarez!
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