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Event:
CWMMA: Niaz Vs Alderiage
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Calderwood throws a body kick that misses.
Calderwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Calderwood lands a front kick.
Calderwood misses the shot to the body.
Calderwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calderwood misses with a body kick.
Nagazaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nagazaki with the counter takedown but Calderwood avoids it easily.
Nagazaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calderwood lands with a kick to the temple. Nagazaki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Calderwood with a nice calf kick.
Nice body kick there by Calderwood.#CL2#
Nagazaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Calderwood lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Taxo Nagazaki has been cut.
Calderwood stalling in the clinch but Nagazaki improves position.
Nagazaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calderwood blocking some punches.
Nagazaki misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Calderwood's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Calderwood creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nagazaki's defenses.
Calderwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calderwood lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Calderwood looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calderwood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nagazaki.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Calderwood.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Calderwood breaks the clinch.
Nagazaki avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calderwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Calderwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Calderwood misses with a body kick.
Nagazaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Calderwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Calderwood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Calderwood misses with an uppercut. Nagazaki saw that one coming.
Calderwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calderwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Calderwood cracks Nagazaki with a good jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Calderwood. That's going to slow Nagazaki down.
Calderwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Calderwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calderwood scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagazaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Calderwood scores with a kick to the body.
Nagazaki tries to clinch but Calderwood is having none of it.
Calderwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calderwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Calderwood throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Calderwood.
Nagazaki tries to clinch there but Calderwood circles away.
Calderwood cracks Nagazaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Calderwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nagazaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nagazaki moves in looking to clinch but Calderwood pushes him off.
Nagazaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Calderwood.
Calderwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Calderwood shoots in and bounces Nagazaki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Calderwood looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Calderwood drops back looking for a leg! Nagazaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nagazaki manages to kick Calderwood off! Calderwood jumps back into Nagazaki's guard.
Calderwood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Calderwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Calderwood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calderwood's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Calderwood works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Calderwood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nagazaki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Calderwood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nagazaki is just riding it out for now. Calderwood eventually gives up the hold.
Nagazaki looks winded!
Nagazaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Calderwood.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Calderwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taxo Nagazaki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Calderwood scores with a head kick.
Calderwood lands a leg kick that knocks Nagazaki off balance momentarily.
Nagazaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Calderwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nagazaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nagazaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calderwood.
Calderwood lands with a kick to the ribs.
Calderwood missing with a left hand there. Nagazaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calderwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Nagazaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Calderwood pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Nagazaki rushes Calderwood and presses him up against the cage.
Nagazaki blocks an elbow strike.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Calderwood controls the action.
Nagazaki dodges an elbow strike from Calderwood.
Calderwood is looking to control Nagazaki's arms but Nagazaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Calderwood has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calderwood's elbow.
Calderwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagazaki can do to turn this around?#BC#
Calderwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagazaki tries to land a front kick but Calderwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Calderwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nagazaki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagazaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Calderwood tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Nagazaki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Calderwood trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Calderwood working for submissions but it's allowed Nagazaki to get to half guard.
Nagazaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calderwood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Nagazaki stands up and beckons Calderwood to join him on the feet.
Calderwood lands a head kick. Nagazaki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nagazaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calderwood throws out the jab.
Nagazaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice shot by Calderwood.
Nagazaki is looking to clinch.
Nagazaki blocks a jab.#T2#
Calderwood tests Nagazaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagazaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calderwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calderwood fails with a takedown attempt.
Nagazaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Calderwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calderwood scores with a head kick. Nagazaki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Taxo Nagazaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Calderwood.
Nagazaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nagazaki wants to clinch.
A jab from Calderwood misses.
Calderwood throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Nagazaki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Calderwood manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Calderwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Calderwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Nagazaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Calderwood prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Calderwood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Calderwood.
Calderwood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Calderwood pushes off an throws an elbow but Nagazaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calderwood's elbow.
Nagazaki is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Nagazaki - that landed with a thud.
Carlos Calderwood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Calderwood controls the action.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Calderwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagazaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Calderwood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Calderwood darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Nagazaki is rocked!
BOOM! Calderwood lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nagazaki. Nagazaki tries to recover but Calderwood is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nagazaki lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Calderwood!
Carlos Calderwood seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CW MMA: Biden Vs Lee
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Machinegun moves into the clinch.
Machinegun has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nagazaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machinegun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nagazaki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagazaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow.
Machinegun slowing the pace effectively.
Machinegun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nagazaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taxo Nagazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Machinegun.
Machinegun throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machinegun wants to break free but Nagazaki has control.
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Nagazaki.
Machinegun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nagazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Machinegun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machinegun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nagazaki walks away with a smile on his face. Machinegun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machinegun closes the distance and clinches up with Nagazaki, looking for a takedown. Machinegun pushes Nagazaki against the cage but Nagazaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machinegun looks to land a body kick but Nagazaki moved away.
As Machinegun tries to get set, Nagazaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Machinegun manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Nagazaki forces Machinegun back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Machinegun takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nagazaki smiles and moves away.
Nagazaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL#
Nagazaki pushes Machinegun up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Nagazaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machinegun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagazaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagazaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Machinegun controls his hands.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Machinegun jumps guard and drags Nagazaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machinegun wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nagazaki manages to pass to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machinegun looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Nagazaki tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nagazaki stops Machinegun from getting back to his feet.
Nagazaki tries to stand and escape but Machinegun is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machinegun closes the distance and clinches up with Nagazaki, looking for a takedown. Machinegun pushes Nagazaki against the cage but Nagazaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Nagazaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machinegun, pushing him back against the cage.
Machinegun jumps guard but Nagazaki stands there with Machinegun around his waist. Machinegun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machinegun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nagazaki is defending well.
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Machinegun has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machinegun has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nagazaki after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nagazaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machinegun working hard to break the clinch.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Machinegun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Nagazaki has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Machinegun pulls guard successfully.
Machinegun has a closed guard, preventing Nagazaki from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taxo Nagazaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nagazaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Nagazaki has closed the distance and engaged Machinegun in a clinch.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machinegun tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagazaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machinegun can do to turn this around?
Nagazaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machinegun wants a takedown.
Taxo Nagazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Machinegun.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machinegun is trying to break the clinch but Nagazaki is controlling him.
Machinegun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nagazaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Machinegun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nagazaki smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Nagazaki rushes Machinegun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Machinegun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Machinegun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nagazaki pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Machinegun has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Machinegun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machinegun darts in looking for a takedown but Nagazaki gets double underhooks and turns Machinegun into the cage.
Machinegun is breathing heavily.
Nagazaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Machinegun will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Machinegun gets tackled into the cage by Nagazaki. Nagazaki maintains the clinch.
Machinegun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nagazaki smiles and moves away.
Taxo Nagazaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machinegun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machinegun shoots in and drives through. Nagazaki sprawls well.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow. #T2#
Machinegun is trying to pull guard but Nagazaki has him pressed against the cage.
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Taxo Nagazaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Machinegun has clasped his hands together around Nagazaki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machinegun working the strikes but Nagazaki uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nagazaki pushes Machinegun off looking to stand but Machinegun dives back in and keeps control.
#ES#
Nagazaki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Machinegun has Nagazaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagazaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Machinegun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nagazaki is defending well.
Nagazaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machinegun backwards.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki. #T3#
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Machinegun blocks an uppercut.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Machinegun wants to take the fight to the mat but Nagazaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machinegun fails to pull guard.
Machinegun throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Machinegun jumps guard and drags Nagazaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Nagazaki gets to his feet. Machinegun looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Machinegun shoots in but Nagazaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Machinegun shoots for a takedown but Nagazaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Nagazaki instigates a clinch.
Machinegun gets through Nagazaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a body punch.
Machinegun pushes Nagazaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machinegun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machinegun throws an elbow but misses.
Machinegun blocks an uppercut.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machinegun is trying to pull guard but Nagazaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taxo Nagazaki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Nagazaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Machinegun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nagazaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Machinegun fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Nagazaki gets a clinch.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun is working for takedown but Nagazaki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taxo Nagazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Machinegun.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagazaki tries a body shot but Machinegun blocks it.
Nagazaki misses with a body punch.
Nagazaki tries a body shot but Machinegun blocks it.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a knee strike.
Nagazaki has a couple of punches blocked by Machinegun.
Machinegun goes for a takedown attempt but Nagazaki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machinegun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machinegun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nagazaki pinned against the cage. Nagazaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Nagazaki clinches up against the cage.
Machinegun wants to take the fight to the mat but Nagazaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Machinegun tries to circle away but Nagazaki has him pinned against the cage.
Nagazaki misses with a punch to the body.
Machinegun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagazaki is defending well for now.
Machinegun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Nagazaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagazaki lands a nice uppercut.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun wants to take the fight to the mat but Nagazaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nagazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagazaki misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nagazaki has him pressed against the cage.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow.
Nagazaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagazaki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nagazaki stops a takedown attempt from Machinegun.
Nagazaki works on Machinegun's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagazaki.
Taxo Nagazaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nagazaki throws a head punch that misses.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Nagazaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagazaki tries a body shot but Machinegun blocks it.
Nagazaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machinegun's efforts to push away.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow.
Machinegun is trying to force a seperation but Nagazaki has the dominant position.
Nagazaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nagazaki lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Nagazaki fails to land.
Nagazaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Machinegun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machinegun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nagazaki is defending well.
Machinegun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun blocking some punches.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machinegun has Nagazaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nagazaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Nagazaki tries a body shot but Machinegun blocks it.
Nagazaki managing to block the knees to the body from Machinegun.
Nagazaki avoiding damage as Machinegun throws knees to the body.
Nagazaki misses with a body punch.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Machinegun successfully pulls guard.
Machinegun is looking to stand up but Nagazaki isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taxo Nagazaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nagazaki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taxo Nagazaki! |
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Event:
CW MMA: Monsters of the Cage
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Nagazaki is looking to clinch.
Carver lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carver misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Nagazaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carver's guard.
Carver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nagazaki keeping full guard, as Carver tries to pass.
Carver stops Nagazaki from standing up.
Carver content to stall in guard here.
Carver looking to pass the guard.
Carver is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Carver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagazaki is keeping the position for now.
Carver stays in close to Nagazaki's body and controls the position.
Carver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagazaki is keeping the position for now.
Carver slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carver's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Carver is standing up over Nagazaki. Nagazaki looks to escape but Carver dives into side control.
Nagazaki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Carver remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nagazaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Carver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carver prevents Nagazaki from escaping the position.#T3#
Nagazaki being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carver tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Carver advances to full mount. #SUB#
Carver wants to finish this one by submission but Nagazaki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Carver. #T4##SUB#
Carver wants to finish this one by submission but Nagazaki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Carver.
Carver sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Carver has hold of Nagazaki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nagazaki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Carver unloads with some shots from mount but Nagazaki bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carver controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craven Carver dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nagazaki tries to clinch but Carver moves out of range.
Carver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagazaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carver defends it well.
Carver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nagazaki tries to clinch up.#CL#
Carver clinches up with Nagazaki and pushes him back against the cage.
Nagazaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Carver controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carver.
Carver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nagazaki backwards.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Carver has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Nagazaki tries to work over Carver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carver.
Carver is trying to stall.
Carver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Carver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Carver instigates a clinch.
Nagazaki tries to work over Carver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagazaki takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagazaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carver backwards.
Carver misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
The referee calls for Carver to work.
Carver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carver lands a hook that snaps the head of Nagazaki backwards.
Nagazaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Carver.
Carver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagazaki tries to work over Carver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagazaki throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carver.
Nagazaki has a couple of punches blocked by Carver.
Nagazaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nagazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carver lands an uppercut.
Nagazaki is breathing heavily.
Nagazaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Nagazaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carver has Nagazaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nagazaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carver prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Carver lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carver's elbow. #T2#
Carver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nagazaki backwards.
Nagazaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Carver controls his hands.
Nagazaki misses with a body punch.
Carver lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carver.
Still in the clinch, Carver scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Nagazaki is rocked!
Carver lands a shoulder strike.
Nagazaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Carver finish him?
Carver lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nagazaki to his knees! Carver keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craven Carver!
During a confident post fight interview, Craven Carver thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CW MMA: Aftermath
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Nagazaki closes the distance and pushes Santos back into the cage.
Santos blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Santos jumps guard but Nagazaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nagazaki misses with a punch to the body.
Santos fails to pull guard.
Nagazaki tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Santos wants to take the fight to the mat but Nagazaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Taxo Nagazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Santos.
Nagazaki scores with a hook to the body.
Nagazaki tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos prevents a body shot from Nagazaki. #TD2#
Santos pulls Nagazaki into guard.
Nagazaki tries to stand but Santos is controlling from the bottom.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Santos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Santos is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nagazaki frees his head nicely. Oh but Santos has switched to an armbar! Nagazaki is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Michael Santos!
Michael Santos thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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