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Event:
CW MMA: A New Dawn
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Barru is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salter's half guard.
Barru looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SUB2#
Salter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Salter has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Barru. Oh but Salter has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Barru goes limp - he's gone! Salter jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sam Salter!
Post fight, Sam Salter took to the microphone: 'I told you im not all hype. Im the best and I just proved it by beating the number 1 guy in the org. Give me my title shot.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barru throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barru is defended easily by Tanaka.
Barru closes the distance and clinches up with Tanaka, looking for a takedown. Barru pushes Tanaka against the cage but Tanaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tanaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barru sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Tanaka forces Barru back against the cage and clinches.
Barru goes for a takedown attempt but Tanaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Barru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka wants to clinch up but Barru keeps it at a distance.
Barru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Barru.
Tanaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tanaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tanaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Barru circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barru throws the kick towards the body but Tanaka avoids it.
Tanaka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Barru has Tanaka up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Barru manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Tanaka shoots for a takedown but Barru saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barru thinks about countering with a head kick.
Barru swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Barru closes the distance and clinches up with Tanaka, looking for a takedown. Barru pushes Tanaka against the cage but Tanaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tanaka lands a high kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Barru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barru with a body shot.#TD#
Barru shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tanaka is trying to defend but Barru finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep. Barru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barru looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barru is trying to control. Tanaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Tanaka is trying to stand.
Barru is thwarting Tanaka's attempts to control the position.
Barru is nestled in close to Tanaka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barru 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.
Barru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Barru is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barru is trying to control. Tanaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tanaka is trying to maintain the position but Barru is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Barru is trying to control the action in half guard but Tanaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Barru throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tanaka is looking for the big counter here.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barru as he jumps to the side.
Barru feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD#
Tanaka gets caught flat footed, as Barru shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barru is breathing heavily.
Tanaka is trying to control the position but Barru postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tanaka can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Tanaka looking for a guillotine here but Barru defends easily.
Tanaka being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Tanaka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barru preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Tanaka is working an open guard so Barru takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tanaka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barru avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Barru 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##CL#
Barru has managed to clinch.
Barru stalls. #TD#
Barru is trying to trip Tanaka. He has hold of a leg but Tanaka is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barru persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Barru postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tanaka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barru, into his guard. #REVB#
Barru wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Barru is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Tanaka content to stall in guard here.
Barru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Barru looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard.
Barru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tanaka. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tanaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Barru is retaining full guard.
Barru is trying to keep Tanaka in close.
Barru keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
Barru throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barru shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tanaka sprawls well. Tanaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barru gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barru but Barru pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Tanaka clinches.
Tanaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tanaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barru tries to pull guard but Tanaka holds him up against the cage and eventually Barru drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Barru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barru has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Barru decides to pull guard.
Tanaka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Barru is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barru keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
Tanaka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barru's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barru has his foot on Tanaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tanaka works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Barru escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tanaka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Al Barru 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tanaka goes for a double leg but Barru avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barru continues to drive forward.
Barru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
#CL2#
Tanaka has managed to clinch.
Tanaka is trying to push Barru away but Barru has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barru just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Barru breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Tanaka dives in and scores a takedown into Barru's guard.#ES#
Barru uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barru tries to clinch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Barru keeps the fight on the outside.
Barru tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barru somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Barru tries to close the distance and clinch but Tanaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tanaka or perhaps it was just good defense by Barru, which made it look bad.
Al Barru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suki Tanaka.
Barru tries for a takedown but Tanaka circles away easily#CL2#
and Tanaka counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Tanaka has closed the distance and engaged Barru in a clinch.
Barru is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barru has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tanaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Barru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tanaka is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Tanaka.
Tanaka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tanaka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barru smiles and moves away.
Barru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barru fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanaka fails to land the takedown.
Barru stuffs the takedown attempt from Tanaka. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Barru tries to clinch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tanaka moves in looking to clinch but Barru pushes him off.#TD2#
Tanaka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tanaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barru is keeping the position for now.
Barru controlling Tanaka's posture.
Barru not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tanaka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Tanaka is working Barru over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barru is adopting a defensive guard.
Tanaka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Let's hope that Tanaka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Barru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suki Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barru shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Suki Tanaka.
I think Barru has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Barru! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Barru pushes Tanaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Barru tries to pull guard but Tanaka won't allow it.
Tanaka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tanaka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Barru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Barru clinches up with Tanaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Barru scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Barru manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barru trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Barru escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tanaka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barru is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Barru keeps moving.
Tanaka postures up.
#SUB#
Tanaka sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Barru doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Tanaka paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Barru - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Al Barru! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Barru feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Barru tries to stand but Royal is controlling from the bottom.
Royal is trying to keep Barru in close.
Royal wants to get back to his feet but Barru is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barru wants to control from the top but Royal keeps moving.
Royal 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#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Royal in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Royal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barru trying to control but Royal postures up.
Barru is staying active underneath Royal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barru preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Royal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Royal trying to control the action but Barru is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Royal is thwarting Barru's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Royal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barru avoids it really well and circles away.
Barru tries to bum rush Royal with a series of wild strikes but Royal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Royal unleashes a big counter combination but Barru bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barru looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Royal is fending him off so far but Barru persists. Nope, Royal circles away and we're back to standing.
Royal unleashes a big counter combination but Barru bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Royal goes for a double leg but Barru avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barru continues to drive forward.
Barru shoots in for a double leg but Royal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Royal closes the distance and clinches up with Barru, looking for a takedown. Royal pushes Barru against the cage but Barru circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Al Barru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boio Royal.#TD2#
Royal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barru!
Barru managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Royal.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barru stops Royal from passing to mount.
Barru wants to control but Royal postures up.
Barru is looking for a sweep.
Barru struggling a bit here.#T4#
Barru is trying to improve his position.
Royal wants to stand but Barru has his arm trapped.
Barru is looking to reverse the position.
Royal controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Barru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Barru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Royal dives in for a single leg takedown but Barru sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barru appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Royal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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 Al Barru will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Royal shoots in looking for a takedown but Barru manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Royal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barru swats away the attempt to clinch by Royal.
Royal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barru pinned against the cage. Barru gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Barru gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Barru manages to pull guard.
Barru wants to get back to his feet but Royal is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barru wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Royal advances to half guard.
Royal wants to stand up but Barru is controlling the position.
Barru wants to control but Royal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barru is trying to get back to full guard.
Royal tries to stand and escape but Barru is controlling the position.
Barru trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Royal manages to pass to mount!
#SUB2#
Royal goes for an armbar but Barru turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Barru. #T2#
Barru won't allow Royal to sweep him here.
Royal keeps trying to improve his position.
Barru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Royal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Royal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Royal keeping moving, preventing Barru from controlling successfully.
Barru stops Royal from standing up. #T3##SUB2#
Royal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barru doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barru manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Royal keeping moving, preventing Barru from controlling successfully.
Barru looking to pass the guard.
Royal wants to stand up but Barru is controlling him.
Barru postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Royal moves away.
Barru finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barru tries to work over Royal's front leg with a kick but Royal checks it.
Barru shoots in looking for a takedown but Royal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barru's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Royal closes the distance and clinches.
Royal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barru pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Al Barru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boio Royal.
Barru keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Royal's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Barru breaks the clinch.
Barru displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Royal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Barru dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Barru throws a sloppy head kick and Royal moves out of range easily.
Royal closes the distance and clinches up with Barru, looking for a takedown. Royal pushes Barru against the cage but Barru circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barru cracks Royal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Royal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barru.
Barru in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Royal tries to bench press Barru off him but Barru keeps the position. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royal wants to control but Barru postures up.
Royal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barru's best efforts.
Barru working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barru wants to take a breather but Royal is having none of it.
Royal wants to improve his position but Barru is controlling well.
Barru controlling the action here.
Royal tries to kick Barru off in order to stand up. Barru Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2##SUB#
Barru wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Royal, who protects the arm well.
Royal wants to control but Barru postures up.
Barru prevents Royal from escaping the position.#SU#
Barru decides to stand back up. Barru steps back and let's Royal get back to his feet.
Royal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Royal throws a leg kick #TD#
and Barru counters with a takedown into side control.
Barru knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Royal on the ground.
Royal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barru off and has taken his back!
Royal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Royal keeps control of the position easily here as Barru tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Royal missing with strikes.
Royal gets his hands free as Barru looks to control.
Royal trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Royal is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Barru defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Royal avoiding Barru 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Royal lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Barru.
Royal throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Barru staying busy and making it hard for Royal to control.
Barru trying to control the hands but Royal breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Royal struggling to land strikes to the head as Barru covers up.
Al Barru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Royal has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boio Royal.
I think Barru has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Barru! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Tanaka gets the takedown into side control.
Barru gets back to half guard.
Barru trying to hold on to Tanaka's head to control him but Tanaka postures up.
Barru manages to get to full guard.
Tanaka scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Barru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barru wants to sweep here but Tanaka controlling him for the moment.
Barru keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully. #T1#
Barru pulls Tanaka in close to his closed guard and prevents Tanaka from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tanaka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barru striking from his own guard.
Barru wants to sweep here but Tanaka controlling him for the moment.
Barru not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Tanaka has closed the distance and engaged Barru in a clinch.
Barru avoids a wild elbow strike from Tanaka.
Tanaka's coach down at Cozad MMA Tokyo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tanaka's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tanaka stops a takedown attempt from Barru.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tanaka.
Tanaka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee calls for Barru to work.
#BC#
Barru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tanaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Barru fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Barru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Barru clinches up with Tanaka and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Barru pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Barru has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tanaka should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Barru has tightened it up now! Tanaka should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Al Barru! |
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