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Event:
RRFC Challengers 26
Date: Jan 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Satowa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Satowa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hazuki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Satowa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hazuki somewhat.
As Hazuki looks to move away, Satowa throws a big counter combo but Hazuki just gets out of the way.
Satowa swinging wildly here.
Hazuki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Satowa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hazuki somewhat.
Satowa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Satowa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD2#
Hazuki shoots in and bounces Satowa off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Satowa wants to get back to his feet but Hazuki is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hazuki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satowa wants to stand but Hazuki is controlling the position. #T1#
Satowa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Hazuki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Satowa wants to get back to his feet but Hazuki is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hazuki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Satowa wants to stand and escape but Hazuki is having none of it. #SUB2#
Hazuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hazuki stops Satowa from standing up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Satowa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hazuki on the ground.#SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hazuki as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Satowa screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hazuki ! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hideo Hazuki !
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 23
Date: Jan 08, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rutkowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rutkowski gets back to half guard.
Rutkowski gets full guard.#SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rutkowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hazuki has Rutkowski in his guard.#REVR#
Rutkowski throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Hazuki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rutkowski is aware though and is defending well.
Rutkowski stands up over Hazuki , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutkowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rutkowski landing with the ground and pound.
Rutkowski chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Hazuki is rocked!
Rutkowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Rutkowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Hazuki is still in real trouble! Can Rutkowski finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutkowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rutkowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Rutkowski landing with the ground and pound.
Rutkowski arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hazuki 's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Rutkowski!
A victorious Daniel Rutkowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RRFC 20: Monto vs Nadir
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Morales throws a right hand that Hazuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazuki also avoids with ease.
Morales looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Hazuki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard. #SUB2#
Hazuki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Hazuki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Hazuki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard. #SUB2#
Hazuki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales looking to control.
#T1##SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard. #SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard. #SUB2#
Hazuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morales working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard.
Morales wants to sweep but no luck.
Morales is trying to control the position but Hazuki postures up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard. #SUB2#
Hazuki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Hazuki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Hazuki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morales is trying to keep Hazuki in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morales rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hazuki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Hazuki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Morales wants to control but Hazuki postures up.#SUB2#
Hazuki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morales, who protects the arm well.
Morales is trying to control Hazuki 's posture but Hazuki avoids it. #SUB2#
Hazuki tries for a kimura but Morales is defending well.
Hazuki working away.#SUB2#
Hazuki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morales is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hazuki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hazuki is trying to get an arm triangle but Morales is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Hazuki tries for a kimura but Morales is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Morales's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Hazuki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hazuki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Morales's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hazuki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morales is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morales wants to control but Hazuki postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Hazuki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Morales lands a nice shot that snaps Hazuki 's head back.
Morales misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Hazuki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard. #SUB2#
Hazuki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard. #SUB2#
Hazuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard.
Morales trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard. #SUB2#
Hazuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hazuki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Morales looking to control.
#SUB2#
Hazuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morales looking for a sweep. Not yet Morales, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hazuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard.
Morales trying to keep a closed guard but Hazuki is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trin Morales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hazuki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morales misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Hazuki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morales!#SUB2#
Hazuki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morales knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Morales's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hazuki moves into full mount!
Morales tries to hold on but Hazuki pushes him away. #SUB2#
Hazuki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Hazuki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Morales is surviving well by controlling Hazuki 's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morales wants to hold on but Hazuki pushes him away.#SUB2#
Hazuki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Hazuki is working for a guillotine from mount but Morales frees his head quite easily.
#T4#
Hazuki avoids the attempt from Morales to control.#SUB2#
Hazuki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Morales is surviving well by controlling Hazuki 's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Hazuki working for a submission but Morales is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Hazuki looking for a guillotine from mount but Morales is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morales tries to hold on but Hazuki postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Hazuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hazuki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morales's half guard.#SUB2#
Hazuki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morales has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hazuki is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Hazuki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morales defends it well.
Morales works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales controls Hazuki momentarily but Hazuki frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard. #T1#
Morales is trying to control the position but Hazuki postures up. #SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard. #SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard.
Morales looking to control.
Hideo Hazuki has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard.
Morales wants to sweep here but Hazuki controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hazuki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Morales not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Hazuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morales controls Hazuki momentarily but Hazuki frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Morales looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Hazuki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morales to the mat! Morales manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Hazuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hazuki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Hazuki won't allow Morales to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Hazuki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morales not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard.
Morales trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Hazuki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Morales is trying to control the position but Hazuki postures up.
Hazuki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morales is really struggling to control Hazuki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hazuki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hazuki showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Hazuki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Hazuki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morales defends it well.
Trin Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hideo Hazuki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morales punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hideo Hazuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hazuki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideo Hazuki !
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Event:
RRFC 17: Sir vs Vidal
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Hazuki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Savov sprawls well initially but Hazuki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Savov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hazuki controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Hazuki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Savov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hazuki , into his guard. #REVR#
Savov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hazuki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Savov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savov darts in looking for a takedown but Hazuki gets double underhooks and turns Savov into the cage.
Savov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hazuki pinned against the cage. Hazuki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown but Savov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown but Savov sprawls well. He's pushed Hazuki 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Savov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Hazuki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Savov's guard.
Savov striking off his back but it's not causing Hazuki any problems. #ES#
Savov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hazuki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hazuki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Savov tries to clinch there but Hazuki circles away.
Hazuki wants to counter with a clinch but Savov pushes him away.
Savov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hazuki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hazuki shoots and misses
and Savov counters with a leg kick.
Sava Savov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hideo Hazuki .
Horrible takedown attempt by Hazuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Savov, which made it look bad.
Hazuki looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Savov counters with a one-two to the body. #T2##CL#
Savov has closed the distance and engaged Hazuki in a clinch.
Savov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Hideo Hazuki has been cut.
Savov has Hazuki pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Savov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Savov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Savov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hazuki 's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hazuki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Savov is aware though and is defending well.
Hazuki being controlled here, momentarily.
Savov passes into half guard.
Savov is trying to control. Hazuki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savov connects with a nice short shot to Hazuki 's temple.
Savov lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Savov seems content to control.
Hazuki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hazuki has hold of Savov's hands but Savov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#
Hazuki is rocked!
Savov lands strikes from half guard.
Hazuki is still in real trouble! Can Savov finish him?#SUB#
Savov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hazuki has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Savov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Savov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hazuki to stand up.
Savov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hazuki seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Savov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savov has been working on his balance at whitey's gym , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hazuki .
Hazuki shoots in looking for a takedown. Savov tries to sprawl out of it but Hazuki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Savov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazuki tries for a takedown but Savov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hazuki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Savov counters with a low kick, right behind Hazuki 's knee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Savov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Savov.
#CL#
Savov drives through and clinches with Hazuki against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hazuki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD#
Savov pulls guard effortlessly.
Savov striking from his own guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sava Savov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hideo Hazuki 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Savov clinches up with Hazuki and pushes him back against the cage.
Savov is struggling to control the position.
Savov lands a knee to the head.
#TD#
Savov pulls Hazuki into guard.
Savov lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Savov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Savov keeping moving, preventing Hazuki from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hazuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Savov looking to control.
Hazuki lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Hazuki stops Savov from standing up.
Savov throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Savov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazuki can do to turn this around?
Hazuki preventing the sweep.
Hazuki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savov controls Hazuki momentarily but Hazuki frees himself. #SUB2#
Hazuki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Savov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Savov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Savov! #REVR#
Hazuki can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Savov decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Hazuki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Savov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Savov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Hazuki tries for a kimura but Savov is defending well. #SUB2#
Hazuki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hazuki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazuki is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Savov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hazuki wants to control for a moment but Savov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3#
Savov is looking to escape.
Savov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hazuki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Hazuki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Savov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #ES#
Savov pushes Hazuki off and gets back to his feet.
Savov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hazuki .
Hazuki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Savov counters with a thumping low kick.
Hazuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Savov.#T4#
Hazuki fails with the takedown
and Savov counters with a two punch combo.
Hazuki tries for a takedown but Savov circles away easily#CL#
and Savov counters by clinching up.
Sava Savov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hideo Hazuki .
Savov stops a takedown attempt from Hazuki .
Savov leaning against his opponent.
Savov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hazuki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hazuki goes for a double leg but Savov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Savov continues to drive forward.
Savov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Savov leaves Hazuki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savov tried to counter with a leg kick but Hazuki avoided it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savov scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sava Savov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hideo Hazuki 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Savov moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Savov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Savov.
#TD#
Savov decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Hazuki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Savov is trying to control the position but Hazuki postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savov looking for a sweep. Not yet Savov, not yet.
Sava Savov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hazuki wants to control from the top but Savov keeps moving.
Hazuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savov looking for a sweep. Not yet Savov, not yet.
Hazuki is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.#T1##ES#
Savov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hazuki presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Savov lands a shot to the body.
Savov lands a nice knee to the body.
Savov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Savov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Savov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hazuki keeps working.
Savov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Hazuki is looking for a sweep.
Savov lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazuki is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Savov decides to stand back up.
Savov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sava Savov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hazuki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hazuki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savov stuffs the takedown attempt from Hazuki . Hazuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Savov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hazuki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hazuki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savov tries to clinch up but Hazuki circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Savov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hazuki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sava Savov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Savov leaning against his opponent.
Hazuki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Savov lands a good knee to the midsection. Hazuki won't want to take too many of those.#TD#
Savov pulls guard.
Hazuki throwing strikes but missing.
Savov is trying to control the position but Hazuki postures up.
Savov wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB2#
Hazuki has gone for a leg lock! Savov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hazuki 's guard.#REVR#
Savov trying to control but Hazuki is working from the bottom.
Savov landing some decent shots from guard. #SU#
Savov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savov.
Savov throws a nice head kick!
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown but Savov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hideo Hazuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Savov pushes Hazuki up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sava Savov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sava Savov!
A relieved looking Sava Savov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Specht lands the left hand.#TD#
Hazuki shoots in and gets a takedown into Specht's guard.
Hazuki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hazuki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Specht for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Specht is looking for a triangle but Hazuki pushes his legs off easily.
Hazuki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Specht working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hazuki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hazuki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Hazuki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hazuki landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hazuki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Specht 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.
Hazuki stays in close to Specht's body and controls the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hazuki .#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown but Specht sprawls well. He's pushed Hazuki 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Specht changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Specht lands a nice shot that snaps Hazuki 's head back.
#TD#
Hazuki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Specht is looking to reverse the position.
Hazuki controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Specht manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Specht looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazuki controlling the pace.
Specht tries to kick Hazuki off but Hazuki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hazuki controlling the action here.
Specht pushes Hazuki off looking to stand but Hazuki dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Specht tries to get to full guard but Hazuki has control of the leg.
Hazuki working Specht over with strikes.
Specht on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Specht striking from half guard on the bottom.
Ground and pound from Hazuki .
We've been informed that Specht has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Specht manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Specht has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hazuki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hazuki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Hideo Hazuki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hazuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Specht.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Specht throws a nice looking combination but Hazuki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Specht leaves Hazuki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hazuki slips a jab and a cross from Specht.
#TD#
Hazuki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Specht is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hazuki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Specht trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazuki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Specht is trying to control but can't.
Hazuki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Specht tries to roll over but Hazuki keeps him under control.
Specht tries to kick Hazuki off but Hazuki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hazuki is controlling the pace.
Hideo Hazuki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Specht tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hazuki is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Specht missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hazuki 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Specht connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hazuki scrambles back to his feet.
Specht swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Specht gets caught napping as Hazuki dives in and scores a takedown. Specht manages to retain guard.
Hazuki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Specht on the ground.
Specht is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Specht looking for a sweep. Not yet Specht, not yet.
Hazuki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hazuki works over Specht with some ground and pound from guard.
Hazuki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Specht trying to keep a closed guard but Hazuki is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Hazuki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hazuki working some strikes from top position.
Hazuki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hazuki lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Specht is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Specht wants to stand but Hazuki is controlling the position.
Hazuki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ken Specht is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hazuki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Specht - the referee stops the clock and Hazuki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Specht. Hazuki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD#
Hazuki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hazuki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hazuki prevents Specht from standing back up.
Specht on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hazuki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazuki controlling the action here.
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 Hideo Hazuki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##KD2#
Specht lands a big head kick that sends Hazuki tumbling to the mat! Specht takes a step backwards and waves Hazuki back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Hazuki is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT2#
It looks like Hideo Hazuki has been cut.
Specht lands a hook that stumbles Hazuki back into the cage. Specht follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Hazuki to the canvas! Specht pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Hazuki has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ken Specht!
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