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Event:
ICC 12: Haba v Money
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Togo tries to clinch but Harinck moves out of range.
Richard Togo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harinck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harinck ducks under a wild hook from Togo.
Togo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harinck connects with a body shot.
Togo throws a right hand that misses
and Harinck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Togo throws a chopping leg kick but Harinck manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Togo misses with the body kick
and Harinck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Togo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Togo misses with a hook
enabling Harinck to counter with a crisp jab.
Togo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harinck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Togo tries to get set, Harinck tries to push him back and clinch up but Togo manages to avoid the attempt.
Togo misses with a combination
letting Harinck counter with a right hand.
Harinck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Togo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Togo.
Harinck tries to clinch but Togo is having none of it.
Togo tries a quick counter leg kick but Harinck is wise to it.
Harinck is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Togo throws a right hand that misses
and Harinck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Togo misses with a combination
and Harinck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harinck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harinck misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Togo.
Togo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harinck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thommy Harinck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Togo misses with a combination
and Harinck counters with a three punch combo that has Togo backing up. Togo nods at Harinck to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Togo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harinck is out of range and Togo settles back down.
Harinck seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Harinck lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Togo is rocked!
Togo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harinck doesn't seem bothered though.
Harinck tries to clinch there but Togo circles away.
Harinck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Togo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harinck counters with a left to the body.
Harinck checks a leg kick nicely.
Harinck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thommy Harinck dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Togo throws the kick towards the body but Harinck avoids it.
It looked like Harinck was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Togo.
Togo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harinck.
Harinck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Togo moves away.
Thommy Harinck is winning the standup battle so far.
Togo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Togo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harinck slips a jab and a cross from Togo.
Togo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harinck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Togo misses with a combination
and Harinck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck cracks Togo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Togo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Harinck if he has to take too many more of those.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Harinck has knocked Togo down with a huge combo! Harinck steps away and waves a wobbly Togo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Togo is still on wobbly legs! Can Harinck finish him?
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Togo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Harinck has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Togo works the jab nicely.
Togo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harinck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Togo tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Harinck counters with a nice right hand that sends Togo toppling to the canvas! Togo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Harinck finish him?!
Togo throws a sloppy body shot
and Harinck counters with a crisp right that sends Togo to the canvas! Harinck follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thommy Harinck!
Our winner, Thommy Harinck, 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:
ICC 9: Larsson v Haba
Date: Oct 25, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Togo darts in and clinches Jarvis up against the cage.
Togo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Togo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jarvis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jarvis is trying to stall.
Jarvis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarvis taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Togo.
A right handed body shot lands from Togo.
Togo scores with a shot to the side of Jarvis's head.
Jarvis trying to land knees to the body.
Togo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarvis's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Togo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jarvis regains guard.
Togo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Togo wants to control from the top but Jarvis keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarvis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Jarvis wants to sweep but no luck.
Jarvis is trying to keep Togo in close.
Togo tries to stand but Jarvis is controlling from the bottom.
Jarvis controls Togo momentarily but Togo frees himself.
Jarvis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Togo. #SU#
Togo gets to his feet. Jarvis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Togo clinches with his opponent.
Togo stalls.
Togo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Togo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jarvis backwards.
Togo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Togo managing to block the knees to the body from Jarvis.
Jarvis misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Jarvis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwin Jarvis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jarvis slips under a jab.
Togo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Togo.
Jarvis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Togo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jarvis just manages to avoid it.
Togo scoring well with a low kick there.
Togo misses with a series of wild punches.
Jarvis shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Togo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jarvis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jarvis avoids the head kick by Togo.
As Togo backs off Jarvis throws a huge counter combo but Togo manages to avoid it all.
Togo wants to land a leg kick but Jarvis is out of range.
Jarvis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Togo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Jarvis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Togo.
Jarvis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Togo. Togo obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togo thows a leg kick but Jarvis checks it
and Jarvis counters with a stiff right hand.
Togo tries to land a front kick but Jarvis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jarvis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Togo.
Togo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1##CL#
Togo instigates a clinch.
Togo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Togo misses with the head strike.
Togo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Jarvis is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Togo.
Jarvis is still on wobbly legs! Can Togo finish him?
Togo is leaning against Jarvis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Togo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jarvis tries to kick Togo off in order to stand up. Togo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jarvis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jarvis being controlled for a moment.
Togo working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvis is trying to escape the position but Togo is controlling the position.
Togo in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Jarvis looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Togo turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Togo!
After the fight, Richard Togo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
ICC Combat Night 2
Date: Oct 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Togo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Togo moves out of range as Ambe strikes.
Nice cross by Ambe.
Togo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ambe.
Togo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ambe.
Ambe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Togo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ambe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Togo moves away from the strike by Ambe.
Ambe looks to score with a jab to the body but Togo is just out of range.
Ambe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ambe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Togo slips a straight right by Ambe.
Togo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Hammers Fight Camp in the buildup to the fight.
Togo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ambe at a distance.
Ambe sizes up Togo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Togo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Togo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Togo throws a push kick but Ambe slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Ambe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ambe throws a body shot but no joy.
Ambe looks to throw the jab but Togo is out of range.
Ambe lands a nice hook to Togo's body. Togo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Togo misses.
Ambe lands a slapping body shot.
Ambe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Togo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ambe.
Ambe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Togo in his tracks.
Ambe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Ambe misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Ambe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Togo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Togo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ambe scores with a nice head shot.
Togo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ambe scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Togo.
Togo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ambe throws a hook but Togo avoids it easily.
Togo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ambe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Togo misses with a double jab
and Ambe counters with a stiff right hand.
Ambe throws an off balance right hand
and Togo counters with a straight right hand.
Ambe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Togo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ambe but Ambe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ambe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambe Ambe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Togo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ambe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Togo misses the target.#CL#
Togo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Togo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ambe can't break the clinch.
Togo tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Togo back against the cage.
Togo throws a head punch that misses.
Togo misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ambe.
We've been informed that Ambe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ambe lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Togo looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe.
The referee calls for Togo to work.
#T1#
Ambe tries to break the clinch but Togo is controlling the position.
Ambe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Togo misses with some punches.
Togo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Togo is trying to drag Ambe to the mat but Ambe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ambe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Togo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ambe can't break the clinch.
Togo wants to take the fight to the mat but Ambe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Togo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ambe avoiding damage.
A short left from Ambe.
Togo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ambe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
A low kick from Togo is predictable there
and Ambe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ambe lunges at Togo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Togo's hand.
Togo lands a head kick!
Togo misses with a double jab
and Ambe counters with a stiff right hand.
Togo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by Ambe there.
Ambe takes a swing at Togo's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ambe blocks a low kick nicely.
Ambe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Togo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ambe. Togo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ambe lands a head shot.
Togo throws a series of punches but Ambe moves out of range.
Ambe jabs Togo right on the nose. Togo blinks but takes it well.
Ambe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Togo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambe Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ambe lands with a cross.
Ambe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Togo wants to clinch.
Togo throws out a leg kick but Ambe moves out of range and Togo only half commits.
Ambe throws the left hand but Togo avoids the punch easily.
Ambe Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ambe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Togo.
Togo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Ambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Togo throws a leg kick
and Ambe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richard Togo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Togo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ambe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Togo has time to react.
Togo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ambe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Togo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Togo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ambe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Togo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ambe's knee momentarily.
Ambe throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Ambe.
Togo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ambe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Togo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ambe is out of range.
Togo tries to clinch there but Ambe circles away.
Togo shoots in for a takedown but Ambe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Togo.#TD#
Togo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ambe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Ambe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Togo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Richard Togo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ambe lands a glancing blow to the side of Togo's head.
Ambe scores with a sloppy right hand. Togo should have avoided that one.
Togo walks into a stiff left hand from Ambe.
Togo throws a hook but Ambe blocks it.
Ambe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Togo with a body shot.
Ambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Togo walks into a left hand.
Ambe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ambe lands with a hook. Togo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Togo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Togo throws a leg kick that misses.
Ambe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Togo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ambe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ambe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Togo misses with an uppercut. Ambe saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ambe Ambe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ambe 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!
Ambe Ambe wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Ambe Ambe, 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:
ICC 5: Champions
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Togo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab by Havoc .
Havoc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Togo's hands.
Havoc ducks under a wild hook from Togo.
Havoc takes a swing at Togo's ribcage but misses.
Togo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Havoc lands an overhand right.
Togo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Togo throws a wild body kick that Havoc sees coming a mile off.
Havoc tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Togo manages to circle out of the way.
Havoc misses with a wild body shot.
Togo flicks out a counter leg kick but Havoc steps away.
Togo's coach down at Island Hammers Fight Camp was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Togo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A slow jab from Havoc misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Havoc misses.
Havoc tests Togo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Togo misses.
Togo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Havoc misses with a left hand
and Togo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Havoc jabs Togo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Havoc has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Sparring in the buildup to the fight.
Togo looks to land a left hand but Havoc moved out of range nicely.
Havoc was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Togo looks for the body kick but Havoc saw that one coming.
Havoc throws a hook to the side of Togo's head but Togo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Havoc throws a hook but Togo blocks it.
Togo throws a head kick that misses.
Havoc looks to score with a jab to the body but Togo is just out of range.
Havoc misses the shot to the body.
Havoc drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Havoc misses the jab.
Togo misses with a low kick.
Havoc throws a sloppy body shot
and Togo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Havoc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wreak Havoc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Togo misses with a body shot.
Havoc lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havoc looks to score with a jab to the body but Togo is just out of range.
Togo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Havoc is out of range.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Togo got wobbled bad by a big combination! Havoc presses forward with punches and knees until Togo stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Togo closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wreak Havoc !
Wreak Havoc is the new lightweight champion!
Wreak Havoc spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Togo is looking to slow Oliveira down with leg kicks.
Togo clobbers Oliveira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Richard Togo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oliveira or perhaps it was just good defense by Togo, which made it look bad.
A low kick from Togo is predictable there #TD#
and Oliveira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Togo's guard.
Oliveira throws a big elbow that misses.
Togo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oliveira throws a strike but Togo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Togo stands and steps away. Oliveira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oliveira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Togo.
Oliveira looks for a takedown but Togo sprawls well.
Togo scores with a sloppy right hand. Oliveira should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Togo misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Oliveira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Togo! #ES2#
Togo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Oliveira has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Togo.#T1#
Togo throws a shot to the body.
Togo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oliveira.
Togo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Oliveira counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Togo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Togo.
#CL2#
Togo darts in and clinches Oliveira up against the cage.
Oliveira is trying to drag Togo to the mat but Togo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Babalu Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Togo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Togo leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Oliveira wants the takedown. Togo is fighting it off but Oliveira persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Togo's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Togo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Oliveira is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Togo misses with a body punch.
Togo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Togo struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliveira controls his hands.
Togo misses with a body punch.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Togo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Togo lands with a left to the head.
Oliveira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Oliveira turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Oliveira manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Togo sneaks out the side door and pushes Oliveira away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Oliveira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Togo did well to prevent Oliveira getting side control.#ES2#
Togo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Richard Togo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Togo jabs at Oliveira's body.#CL#
Oliveira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Togo throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Oliveira drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2#
Togo gets to his feet. Oliveira looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice defenses there by Oliveira.#TD#
Oliveira scores with a takedown into Togo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Togo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliveira is controlling him.
Togo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Hammers Fight Camp. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Oliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Togo wants to stand up but Oliveira is controlling him. #T4#
Oliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oliveira throws a strike but Togo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Togo wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Togo won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here. #SU2#
Togo gets to his feet. Oliveira looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Oliveira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Togo did well to prevent Oliveira getting side control.
Oliveira misses with a head shot. Togo uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Togo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Togo dominated that round.
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#
Togo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Togo sprawls well. He's pushed Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Togo.
#TD#
Oliveira scores with a takedown into Togo's guard.#ES2#
Togo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Oliveira off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Togo scoring well with a low kick there.
Oliveira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Togo unleashes a big counter combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Togo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Togo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Togo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Togo fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Oliveira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Togo works Oliveira's body with a nice hook.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Togo.
#TD#
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oliveira lands a nice short elbow.
Togo is trying to stand.
Oliveira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Togo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oliveira. #ES2#
Togo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Oliveira keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Oliveira jumps guard but Togo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Togo misses with a body punch.
Togo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliveira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2##TD#
Oliveira works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira throws a strike but Togo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Togo is in close to Oliveira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oliveira looking to control but Togo passes into half guard.
Togo is taking a breather. Oliveira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Togo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Togo has control of the leg.
Oliveira throws a strike from the bottom but Togo passes into side control!
#T3#
Togo is working Oliveira over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard.
Togo gets to mount! Oliveira was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Oliveira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Togo on the ground.
Togo content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Togo controlling the pace for now.
Oliveira is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Togo tries to control but Oliveira wriggling away. #SU2#
Togo stands up from mount. Strange move.
A head kick from Togo lands but Oliveira takes it in his stride. #TD#
Oliveira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oliveira is trying to ground and pound but Togo uses the momentary lack of control by Oliveira to regain half guard.
Togo is looking to escape.
Togo taking some punishment here, with Oliveira in his half guard.
Togo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Oliveira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Togo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Oliveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Togo instigates a clinch.
Oliveira is trying to drag Togo to the mat but Togo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oliveira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Togo misses with the head strike.
Togo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oliveira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Togo after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Babalu Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Togo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Togo fails to land.
Oliveira is working for takedown but Togo is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Togo avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the cage.
Togo lands with a light punch inside.
Togo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Togo tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Togo back against the cage.
Togo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Togo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Togo is stalling here.
Togo has a couple of punches blocked by Oliveira.
Togo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Togo misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliveira is looking to take this one to the mat.
Togo has a couple of punches blocked by Oliveira.
#T2#
Togo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Togo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Togo tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Togo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Togo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Togo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Togo misses with a punch to the body.
Togo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Togo lands a right hand.
Togo lands with a right to the head.
Togo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richard Togo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Togo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Togo can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Togo is stalling here.
Togo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Togo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oliveira wants to break free but Togo has control.
#T4#
Togo struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliveira controls his hands.
Togo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oliveira looking for a takedown.
Togo stops a takedown attempt from Oliveira.
A bit of stalling here from Togo.
Babalu Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Togo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliveira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Togo is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Togo cracks Oliveira with a nice body shot.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Togo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Togo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Togo 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Togo!
Richard Togo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Dempsey swinging wildly here.
Togo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dempsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Togo's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Togo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dempsey is looking to clinch.
Dempsey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Togo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Togo misses the jab.
Togo throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Dempsey counters by moving into the clinch.
Dempsey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Togo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dempsey up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dempsey pulls guard effortlessly.
Togo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dempsey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Togo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Togo wants to control from the top but Dempsey keeps moving.
Togo is working Dempsey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Togo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Dempsey working for submissions but it's allowed Togo to get to half guard.
Togo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Dempsey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Togo.
Dempsey works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dempsey is trying to control the position but Togo postures up.
Dempsey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Togo wants to stand but Dempsey is controlling his posture from full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Togo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dempsey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Togo throws out the jab.
Dempsey tried to score with a low kick but Togo checks it.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Togo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dempsey has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Dempsey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dempsey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Togo.
Togo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dempsey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dempsey. Togo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Togo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dempsey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Richard Togo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Togo cracks the inside of Dempsey's front leg.
Togo connects with a solid leg kick.
Dempsey dodges the punch combination from Togo.
Togo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Togo. No joy for Dempsey on that attempt.
Togo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dempsey's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dempsey fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Dempsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dempsey is breathing heavily.
Dempsey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Togo at a distance.
Togo thuds his right hand into Dempsey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dempsey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dempsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Togo tenderised Dempsey's leg. Dempsey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Togo looks for the body kick but Dempsey saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Dempsey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Togo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dempsey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dempsey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Togo cracks the inside of Dempsey's front leg.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Togo moves away
and Togo counters with a thumping low kick.
Togo connects with a leg kick. Dempsey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Togo clinches up against the cage.
Dempsey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Togo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dempsey can't get the takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togo misses with some punches.
Togo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dempsey blocks an uppercut.
Dempsey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Togo is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Dempsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Togo misses with the head strike.
Togo is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Togo stalling against the cage.
Dempsey jumps guard but Togo stands there with Dempsey around his waist. Dempsey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Togo gets through Dempsey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Togo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee is keeping an eye on Togo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dempsey tries to pull guard but Togo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dempsey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dempsey jumps guard but Togo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dempsey is trying to push Togo away but Togo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Togo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2##BC2#
Togo breaks from the clinch.
Dempsey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dempsey looks for a takedown but Togo sprawls well.
Richard Togo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Togo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dempsey. That did some damage!
Togo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dempsey is looking to clinch.
Togo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dempsey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Togo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dempsey.
Dempsey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Togo pinned against the cage. Togo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Togo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Dempsey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Togo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dempsey misses with a wild combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Togo.
Togo scores with a kick to the body.
Togo scores with a kick to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Togo!
Togo misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Togo forces Dempsey back against the cage and clinches.
Togo struggles to land a body shot inside as Dempsey controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Togo.
Togo is stalling here.
#T4##BC2#
Togo breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Dempsey tries to keep at a distance but Togo has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Togo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Togo on the inside.
Dempsey is trying to force a seperation but Togo has the dominant position.
Dempsey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dempsey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Togo working aggressively here.
Togo slows down the pace here.
Dempsey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Togo to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Togo 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#
Dempsey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Togo swivels and escapes.
Dempsey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Togo.
No joy there for Togo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Togo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Togo wants it to stay on the feet.
Dempsey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Togo circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Dempsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Togo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Togo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Togo.
Togo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dempsey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Togo. Togo obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dempsey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL2#
Togo clinches up against the cage.
Dempsey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Togo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dempsey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Togo swings wildly with an uppercut but Dempsey uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Togo.
Dempsey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Togo breaks from the clinch.
Togo feints and then cracks Dempsey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dempsey down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dempsey.
Togo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Togo connects with an inside leg kick.
Togo leaves Dempsey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Togo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Togo responds with a good body kick, but Dempsey manages to step out the way in time.
Togo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Togo coming out on top.
Richard Togo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Togo clinches up against the cage.
Dempsey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Togo is defending well.
Togo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dempsey.
Dempsey blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Togo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Togo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dempsey being controlled against the cage.
Togo misses with the head strike.
Richard Togo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Richard Togo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Dempsey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Togo.
Dempsey is trying to pull guard but Togo has him pressed against the cage.
Togo misses with some punches.
Togo misses with some punches.
Togo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Togo fails to land.
Togo misses with an elbow strike.
Togo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dempsey is trying to break the clinch but Togo is controlling him.#T4#
Togo misses with some punches.
Dempsey looking for a takedown.
Togo scores with a shot to the side of Dempsey's head.
Togo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dempsey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dempsey working hard to break the clinch.
Dempsey is trying to break free.
Togo blocks a body shot from Dempsey.
Jax Dempsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dempsey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Togo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Togo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Togo 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Togo!
Richard Togo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ghost.
Togo cracks Ghost with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Togo connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Togo darts in and clinches Ghost up against the cage.
Ghost is trying to pull guard but Togo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Togo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ghost shoots in and drives through. Togo sprawls well.
Togo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasper Ghost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghost shoots in but no luck this time.
Togo throws out a counter right but Ghost avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Togo moves into range and clinches up with Ghost.
Togo slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ghost pulls guard. #SUB#
Ghost isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Togo stacks Ghost 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 Togo!
Togo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ghost. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Togo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ghost to his feet. #T1#
Togo thuds his shin into the meat of Ghost's side.
Richard Togo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghost with a lazy takedown attempt
and Togo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Togo moves into range and clinches up with Ghost.
A head punch on the inside from Togo fails to land. #BC2#
Togo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ghost tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Togo defends well and Ghost ends up having to push Togo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ghost blocks the body kick.
Ghost moves away from the strike by Togo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Togo.
Ghost looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Togo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Togo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ghost with a lazy takedown attempt
and Togo counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2#
Togo connects with a leg kick. Ghost looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ghost takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Togo misses with a few strikes there.
Ghost half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Togo throws a push kick but Ghost slaps the foot to one side.
Togo connects with an inside leg kick.
Ghost looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Togo is fending him off so far but Ghost persists. Nope, Togo circles away and we're back to standing.
Ghost is breathing heavily.
Togo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ghost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ghost on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Togo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ghost circles away quickly and effectively.
Ghost feinted with a counter takedown.
Togo gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Ghost counters with a takedown into side control.
Togo tries to escape but Ghost is in control. #SUB#
Ghost working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ghost is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Togo has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Togo is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Togo tries to escape back to his feet but Ghost has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Togo's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Togo is tapping! Ghost saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jasper Ghost!
Jasper Ghost spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Carvaleho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Togo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Togo lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Togo.
Carvaleho letting Togo take a breather here.
Carvaleho throws a punch but it's blocked by Togo.
A hook to the body from Togo.
Carvaleho throws a punch but it's blocked by Togo.
Togo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carvaleho backwards.
Togo is leaning against Carvaleho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Togo wants to get back to striking at distance but Carvaleho won't allow it.
Togo stalling the fight.
Togo stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togo lands an elbow just above Carvaleho 's eye.
Togo keeps control of Carvaleho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carvaleho trying to stall but Togo improves his position.
Togo blocks an uppercut.
Carvaleho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##BC#
Togo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carvaleho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Togo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carvaleho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carvaleho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carvaleho is pressing down on Togo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Carvaleho has his foot on Togo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Togo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Carvaleho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Togo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Togo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carvaleho 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Togo scoring with some ground and pound.
Togo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Togo pushing down on Carvaleho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvaleho regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Togo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Togo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Togo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Togo trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvaleho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Togo postures up in Carvaleho's guard and throws a big left but Carvaleho blocks it.
Togo wants to get up but he can't break Carvaleho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Togo trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvaleho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Carvaleho is looking for a triangle but Togo pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvaleho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carvaleho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Carvaleho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carvaleho wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Carvaleho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Togo throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Togo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Carvaleho looking for a guillotine here but Togo defends easily.
Togo cracks Carvaleho with a solid left hand.
Togo throws a big elbow that misses.
Togo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carvaleho works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Carvaleho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Togo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Carvaleho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Carvaleho stops Togo from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Carvaleho is trying for a kimura here. Togo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Carvaleho wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Carvaleho!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Dean takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Togo fakes the leg kick and cracks Dean in the body.
Dean on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Togo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Togo punishes Dean's body with a nice straight punch.
Togo stuffs the takedown attempt from Dean. Dean gets slowly back to his feet.
Togo throws a leg kick which misses Dean's front leg but catches the back leg as Dean tries to avoid it.
Togo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dean backs up against the cage.
Dean takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dean is defended easily by Togo.#CL#
Togo clinches. #T1##BC#
Togo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Togo.
Dean misses with the combination.
Togo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dean misses with the combination.
Togo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Togo slaps away a takedown attempt from Dean, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Richard Togo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Dean.#CL#
Togo gets a clinch.
Togo slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Good body shot from Togo.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Togo.
Dean fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Togo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Togo lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Togo.
Dean looks winded!
A short left from Togo.
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!#BC#
Togo breaks from the clinch.
Dean takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Togo moves into the clinch.
Togo lands a nice uppercut.
Dean looking for a takedown.
Togo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Togo. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Togo.#BC#
Togo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dean takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Togo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dean. That did some damage!
Togo lands with a nice body punch.
Togo cracks Dean with an open hand slap.
Dean takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Togo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Togo lands a nice hook to Dean's body. Dean takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Togo feints and then cracks Dean's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dean down. #CL#
Togo gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Togo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Togo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Togo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Togo pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Togo on the inside.
Togo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deans head.
Stalling in the clinch from Togo.
Dean has had enough of the clinch but Togo keeps him there for the moment.
Togo lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Togo scores with a shot to the side of Dean's head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Togo is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Togo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dean has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Togo throws a sloppy head kick and Dean moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Togo. No joy for Dean on that attempt.
Dean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Togo misses with a few strikes there.
Togo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dean backs up against the cage.
Togo works over Dean's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#
Dean is rocked!
Richard Togo is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Togo has closed the distance and engaged Dean in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Togo is pressed up against the cage. Dean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Togo down to the mat. Togo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Richard Togo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Dean.
Dean is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dean. #T1#
Dean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Togo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dean somewhat.#CL#
Togo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dean, pushing him back against the cage.
Dean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Togo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Togo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dean up against the cage.
Togo slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Togo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Togo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deans head.
Togo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dean backwards. #T2#
Togo pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Togo.
Togo has Dean pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Togo breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Togo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Togo controlling the action here for a moment.
Togo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dean backwards. #BC#
Togo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dean takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Togo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dean's calf.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Togo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Togo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dean is still on wobbly legs! Can Togo finish him?
Togo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dean's calf.
Dean on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Togo. Togo obviously looking to wear him down.
Dean seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Togo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Togo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Togo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Togo scores with a push kick.#CL#
Togo moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Togo pushes Dean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Togo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4#
A short right from Togo.
Togo avoiding damage.
Togo lands a shoulder strike.
Togo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dean takes an elbow to the forehead.
Togo struggles to land a body shot inside as Dean controls his hands.
Togo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Togo lands with a short shot to the head.
Togo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dean up against the cage.
Richard Togo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Togo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Togo breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Togo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Togo works Dean's body with a nice hook.
Togo is looking to wear down Dean with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Togo has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Togo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dean holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Togo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Togo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Togo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt - Togo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Richard Togo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Togo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dean doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Togo darts in and clinches Dean up against the cage.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Togo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Togo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Togo pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Togo. #BC#
Togo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dean with a poor takedown
and Togo counters with an outside leg kick.
Dean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Togo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Togo jabs Dean to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Togo thumps Dean with a low kick.
Togo scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Togo finds it's way through Dean's defenses. #CL#
Togo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Togo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dean or not.
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!
A short right from Togo.
Togo effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Togo - that landed with a thud.
Dean fails to pull guard.
Richard Togo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Dean.#BC#
Togo manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Togo.
Togo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dean if he has to take too many more of those.
Togo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dean can do to turn this around?
Togo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dean takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Togo forces Dean back against the cage and clinches.
Togo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Richard Togo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##BC#
Togo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Togo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Deans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Togo's waist but Togo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dean off to one side.
Dean takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Togo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dean's calf.
Nice uppercut lands for Togo. That snapped Dean's head back.
#CL#
Togo moves into range and clinches up with Dean.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Togo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Togo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Togo leaning against his opponent.
#T4#
Togo lands with a light punch inside.
Togo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Togo stalling in the clinch.
Togo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Togo stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Togo.
Julio Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean fails to pull guard.
Dean tries to pull guard but Togo won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Togo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Togo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Togo 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:24
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Togo!
Richard Togo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Julio Dean was interviewed post fight and said 'Praise Gaben'.
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