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Event:
Dk 2: Asian Vs Wells
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Wakao throws the left hand but Sykes avoids the punch easily.
Wakao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Wakao throws an overhand right that lands on Sykes's shoulder, as Sykes tries to avoid the shot.
Wakao misses with a hook. Sykes ducked under it nicely.
Sykes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wakao throws a hook but Sykes avoids it easily.
Wakao throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Sykes counters by moving into the clinch.
Sykes keeps control of Wakao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sykes prevents Wakao from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Wakao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wakao's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##BC#
Wakao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wakao throws a hook but Sykes avoids it easily.
Wakao sets himself, and Sykes steps forward looking for the clinch! Wakao avoids it this time.
Sykes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sykes avoids the body shot from Wakao.
Wakao misses with a hook.
Wakao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wakao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykes feints the counter takedown.
Sykes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wakao.
Sykes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wakao.
Sykes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sykes blocks a jab.
Wakao throws a right hand that misses
and Sykes counters with a one-two to the body.
Wakao misses with a straight left.
Sykes is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Wakao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wakao misses with a hook. Sykes ducked under it nicely.
Sykes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wakao swings for the body but Sykes moves out of range.
Wakao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykes.
Wakao looks to throw the jab but Sykes is out of range.
Wakao misses with a looping left.
Wakao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Sykes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sykes slips under a jab from Wakao.
Sykes tries to counter with a clinch but Wakao shakes him off and moves away.
Wakao throws a jab when Sykes was well out of range.
Sykes throws a counter combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wakao misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Sykes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sykes stalling in the clinch.
Wakao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Wakao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Wakao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sykes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wakao.
Nakano Wakao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wakao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wakao throws a hook but Sykes blocks it.
Sykes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wakao. Sykes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wakao misses with a hook. Sykes ducked under it nicely.
Wakao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sykes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wakao is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wakao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykes was well out of range. Poor timing from Wakao.
Sykes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Wakao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykes manages to avoid it.
Sykes throws a counter combo.
Sykes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wakao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sykes.
Sykes wants to counter the offense by Wakao and move into the clinch position.
Wakao throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Sykes counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Sykes pulls guard successfully.
Sykes is looking to stand up but Wakao isn't so interested in that idea.
Wakao tries to stand but Sykes is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sykes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakano Wakao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sykes slips under a jab.
Sykes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice jab there from Wakao.
Wakao misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Sykes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wakao throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Sykes moves into the clinch.#BC#
Wakao breaks the clinch.
Bill Sykes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wakao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wakao swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Sykes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wakao has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sykes has passed into side control.
#SU2#
Sykes decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wakao connects with a body shot.#T1#
Wakao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykes manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Wakao coming out on top.
A slow jab from Wakao misses its intended target.
Wakao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sykes counter with a right hand.
Sykes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sykes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wakao misses with a jab to the body
and Sykes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wakao misses with a body shot.
Sykes is looking for the big counter here.
Wakao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sykes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wakao throws a shot from downtown. Sykes moves away and avoids it.
Sykes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wakao defends it well.
Wakao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sykes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sykes! But no joy.
Wakao throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykes.
Wakao sets himself, and Sykes steps forward looking for the clinch! Wakao avoids it this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Wakao misses the target.
Wakao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Sykes slips a jab from Wakao.
Sykes blocks a jab.
Wakao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sykes can do to turn this around?
Sykes ducks under a wild hook from Wakao.
Sykes ducks under a wild hook from Wakao.
Wakao looks to land a left hand but Sykes moved out of range nicely.
Sykes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wakao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykes was well out of range. Poor timing from Wakao.
Sykes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sykes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sykes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wakao lands with a cross.
Wakao misses with a lunging right hand
and Sykes counters with a series of strikes. Wakao will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sykes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wakao looks to land a right hand but Sykes moved out of range.
Sykes with the counter takedown but Wakao avoids it easily.
Wakao throws a lazy uppercut
and Sykes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Sykes staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Sykes misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Wakao misses the target.
Wakao misses with an uppercut.
Wakao misses with a straight right.
Sykes throws a fast counter high kick but Wakao manages to duck under it in time.
Wakao throws a looping overhand right but Sykes ducks down to avoid it.
Sykes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wakao.
Sykes thinks about the counter body kick.
Wakao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sykes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sykes slips under a jab from Wakao.
Sykes staying out of range there.
Sykes staying out of range there.
Wakao moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSykes.
Wakao misses with a hook. Sykes ducked under it nicely.
Sykes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sykes slips under a jab from Wakao.
Sykes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wakao.#T4#
Wakao throws a poor cross that misses
and Sykes counters with a left to the body.
Sykes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wakao defends it well.
Sykes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sykes! But no joy.
Sykes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wakao throws out the jab.
Wakao connects with a nice looking jab.
Wakao throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Wakao misses
and Sykes counters with a big head kick but Wakao shrugs it off.
Wakao looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykes is just out of range.
And Sykes tries to counter it with a takedown but Wakao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wakao throws the left hand but Sykes avoids the punch easily.
Sykes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Wakao finds it's way through Sykes's defenses.
Sykes defending well as Wakao loads up on a big left hand.
Wakao moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSykes.
Wakao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakano Wakao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Wakao misses with a looping right.
Wakao throws an overhand right that lands on Sykes's shoulder, as Sykes tries to avoid the shot.
And Sykes tries to counter it with a takedown but Wakao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wakao throws a hook but Sykes blocks it.
Sykes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wakao misses with a wild body shot.
Sykes tries to counter with a clinch but Wakao shakes him off and moves away.
Wakao misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Sykes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wakao is trying to force a seperation but Sykes has the dominant position.#BC2#
Sykes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wakao takes a swing at Sykes's ribcage but misses.
Sykes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wakao defends it well.
Wakao throws an overhand right that lands on Sykes's shoulder, as Sykes tries to avoid the shot.
Wakao throws a jab when Sykes was well out of range.#T1#
Sykes moves out of range as Wakao strikes.
Sykes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wakao defends it well.
Sykes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wakao thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Wakao backs off Sykes throws a huge counter combo but Wakao manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Wakao misses the target.
Sykes throws a counter combo.
Sykes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wakao.
Sykes with the counter takedown but Wakao avoids it easily.
Wakao misses with a body shot
and Sykes counters with a straight right hand.
Wakao throws a body shot but no joy.
Wakao connects with the punch.
Wakao misses the jab.
Wakao loads up on a big right hand but Sykes slips the punch.
Sykes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wakao throws a poor cross that misses
and Sykes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wakao missing with a left hand there. Sykes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Wakao looks to land a left hand but Sykes moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Wakao misses its intended target.
Sykes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wakao throws the left hand but Sykes avoids the punch easily.
Sykes slips a straight right by Wakao.
Wakao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykes.
Sykes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sykes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wakao throws a right hand that misses
and Sykes counters with a left and a right that stings Wakao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wakao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wakao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wakao throws a right hand that misses
and Sykes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wakao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykes was well out of range. Poor timing from Wakao.
Sykes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Wakao backs off Sykes throws a huge counter combo but Wakao manages to avoid it all.
Wakao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Wakao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakano Wakao is winning the standup battle so far.
Wakao loads up on a big right hand but Sykes slips the punch.
Wakao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sykes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wakao throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Sykes counters by clinching up.
Sykes wants to take the fight to the mat but Wakao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wakao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sykes is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Sykes tries for a takedown but Wakao manages to get underhooks.
Nakano Wakao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Sykes.
Wakao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Wakao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wakao misses with a straight right.
Sykes with the counter takedown but Wakao avoids it easily.
Wakao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sykes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wakao throws an overhand right that lands on Sykes's shoulder, as Sykes tries to avoid the shot.
Sykes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wakao throws out the jab.
Sykes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wakao with a body shot.
Bill Sykes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakano Wakao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sykes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sykes throws a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nakano Wakao.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wakao, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakano Wakao! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Wakao cracks Lane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lane fails to land the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Wakao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lane throws a right hand that Wakao ducks under and follows up with a left that Wakao also avoids with ease.
Wakao throws a body punch but Lane moves out of range.
Lane walks into a stiff left hand from Wakao.
Lane wants to clinch but Wakao slips to the side
and Wakao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wakao lands a jab to Lane's midsection.
Nakano Wakao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wakao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wakao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lane. Lane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wakao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wakao cracks Lane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wakao looks to land a right hand but Lane moved out of range.
Lane steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wakao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lane tries to clinch but Wakao is having none of it.
Wakao slips a jab and a cross from Lane.
Wakao with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Wakao.
Wakao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lane shoots for a takedown but Wakao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wakao lands a jab to the head.
Lane misses with a double jab.
Wakao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wakao lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Lane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wakao throws a good cross that connects.
Lane misses with a two punch combination.
Wakao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lane tries to clinch up but Wakao circles away and keeps his distance.
Wakao connects with a right hand. Lane shakes it off.
Lane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nakano Wakao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Wakao misses.
Wakao looks to score with a jab to the body but Lane is just out of range.
Wakao takes a swing at Lane's ribcage but misses.
Lane throws a hook to the side of Wakao's head but Wakao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Wakao.
Wakao misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Lane counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Wakao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wakao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lane tries to clinch but Wakao moves out of range.
Wakao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wakao.#T2#
Wakao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Lane clinches up with Wakao and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Wakao breaks from the clinch.
Lane misses with an uppercut. Wakao saw that one coming.
Wakao throws a jab when Lane was well out of range.
Wakao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lane tries to close the distance and clinch but Wakao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wakao lands a body shot.
Lane defending well as Wakao loads up on a big left hand.
Lane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakano Wakao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Lane.
Lane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wakao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wakao works Lane's body with a nice hook.
Wakao misses with a right hand
and Lane counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Wakao misses. #T3##CL2#
Lane moves into the clinch.#BC#
Wakao breaks the clinch.
Wakao stuns Lane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wakao.
Wakao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lane.
#CL2#
Lane has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Wakao breaks the clinch.
Lane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Wakao misses the target.
Lane shoots in for a takedown but Wakao shows good takedown defense.
Lane looks winded!
Lane throws a series of punches but Wakao avoids them all with ease.
Wakao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Wakao swats away the attempt to clinch by Lane.
Lane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wakao throws out the jab.
Wakao loads up on a big right hand but Lane slips the punch.
Lane is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wakao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wakao digs a good hook to Lane's body.
Wakao takes a swing at Lane's ribcage but misses.
Lane moves away from the strike by Wakao.
Wakao throws a looping overhand right but Lane ducks down to avoid it.
Wakao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lane doesn't seem bothered though.
Wakao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lane.
Wakao throws a jab but it's blocked by Lane.
Wakao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lane throws a right and a left that Wakao avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wakao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lane walks into a jab.
Wakao looks to land a left hand but Lane moved out of range nicely.
Wakao checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakano Wakao 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#
Wakao lands with a shot to the body.
Lane misses with a series of wild punches.
Wakao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wakao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wakao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sam Lane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wakao connects with a crisp jab.
Lane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wakao cracks a nice hook into Lane's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Wakao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wakao.
A swing and a miss from Wakao.
Nakano Wakao is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wakao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wakao loads up on a big right hand but Lane slips the punch.
Wakao throws an overhand right that lands on Lane's shoulder, as Lane tries to avoid the shot.
Lane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wakao counters with a left to the body.
Wakao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wakao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Lane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wakao.
Wakao connects with a nice looking jab.
Lane tries a head kick but it misses.
Lane throws a jab when Wakao was well out of range.
Lane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wakao misses with a hook.#CL2#
Lane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lane is trying to push Wakao away but Wakao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Wakao breaks the clinch.
Lane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wakao swings for the body but Lane moves out of range.
Wakao cracks Lane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wakao throws a good cross that connects.
Lane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wakao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lane scrambles back to his feet.
Wakao connects with a right hand. Lane shakes it off.
Lane misses with a wild combination.
Lane is breathing heavily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lane blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wakao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lane.
Lane defending well as Wakao loads up on a big left hand.
Lane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wakao scores with a shot to the body.
Wakao moves away from the strike by Lane.
Wakao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wakao thuds his right hand into Lane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wakao misses with a body shot.
Wakao throws out a powerful jab.
Wakao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lane tries to clinch up.
Wakao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wakao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wakao lands a slapping body shot.
Wakao lands a nice shot that snaps Lane's head back.
Wakao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lane at a distance.
Wakao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lane's head backwards.#T3#
Lane slips a straight right by Wakao.
Wakao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lane can do to turn this around?
Wakao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Wakao.
Lane tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wakao throws out a loose jab but Lane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Lane does no damage.
Wakao throws a jab but it's blocked by Lane.
Wakao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wakao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lane is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wakao is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lane.
Wakao scores with a sloppy right hand. Lane should have avoided that one.
Wakao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wakao misses with a looping left.
Wakao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wakao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lane walks into a straight right hand from Wakao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wakao ducks under a wild hook from Lane.
Lane ducks under a wild hook from Wakao.
Lane is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wakao misses the jab.
Lane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wakao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Wakao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Wakao lands a jab to the nose.
Wakao throws a shot from downtown. Lane moves away and avoids it.
Lane tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wakao moves out of range of the body kick.
Lane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lane moves out of range of the strikes.
Lane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wakao jabs at Lane's body.
Wakao looks to land a right hand but Lane moved out of range.
Lane wants to counter with a clinch but Wakao pushes him away.
Wakao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wakao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lane on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Wakao gets tackled into the cage by Lane. Lane maintains the clinch.
Lane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lane tries to break free but Wakao pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakano Wakao dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lane moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Lane forces Wakao back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Wakao manages to break the clinch.
Lane doesn't manage to clinch there - Wakao circles away.
Lane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wakao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wakao connects with a jab.
Wakao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lane doesn't manage to clinch there - Wakao circles away.
Lane staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wakao swings for the body but Lane moves out of range.
Lane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wakao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wakao throws a hook to the side of Lane's head but Lane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Lane drives through and clinches with Wakao against the cage.
#BC#
Wakao breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
The fighters circling - Wakao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wakao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lane was well out of range. Poor timing from Wakao.
Lane gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Wakao counter with a right hand.
Wakao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lane under the eye.
Lane throws a push kick but Wakao slaps the foot to one side.
Lane looks to land a right hand but Wakao moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Wakao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wakao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wakao misses with a body punch
and Lane counters with a series of strikes. Wakao will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wakao throws a hook to the side of Lane's head but Lane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Lane.
Wakao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wakao lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Lane scores with a four punch combination!
Lane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lane lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wakao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Lane ducks under a wild hook from Wakao.
Wakao cracks Lane with a good jab.
Lane tries to bum rush Wakao with a series of wild strikes but Wakao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wakao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wakao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wakao misses with a wild body shot.
Wakao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wakao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wakao looks to land a left hand but Lane moved out of range nicely.
Wakao misses with a straight right.
A jab from Wakao finds it's way through Lane's defenses.
Wakao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lane blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Wakao misses the target. #T3#
Lane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wakao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wakao throwing a counter right hand but Lane manages to avoid it.
Wakao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wakao keeps the fight on the outside.
Wakao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Wakao misses.
Wakao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lane.
Lane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wakao lands with a shot to the body.
Lane slips a jab from Wakao.
Lane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lane there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wakao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wakao misses the jab.
Wakao with a hook.
Lane moves in looking to clinch but Wakao pushes him off.
Lane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wakao throws out the jab. #T4#
Lane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wakao lands a nice shot to the body.
Wakao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wakao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Wakao - just one landing.
Wakao misses with a looping right.
Wakao cracks a nice hook into Lane's ribs.
Lane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wakao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Lane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lane.
Wakao circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Wakao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sam Lane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wakao slips a jab and a cross from Lane.
Nakano Wakao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lane throws a right and a left that Wakao avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakano Wakao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wakao, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakano Wakao! |
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