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Event:
SMASH: Asai vs Viktorov
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Fukamura stuffs the takedown attempt from Fjordlinginsson. Fjordlinginsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Fukamura feints a counter leg kick.
Fjordlinginsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fukamura defends well and Fjordlinginsson ends up having to push Fukamura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Fukamura tries to counter it with a takedown but Fjordlinginsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fukamura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fjordlinginsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Fukamura wants the takedown. Fjordlinginsson is fighting it off but Fukamura persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fjordlinginsson's guard against the cage.
Fukamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjordlinginsson is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fukamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fukamura postures up and lands a big shot to Fjordlinginsson's brow. #SUB#
Fjordlinginsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fjordlinginsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fukamura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukamura throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Fjordlinginsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fukamura defends well.
Fukamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Fjordlinginsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fukamura.
Fukamura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fukamura trying to control but Fjordlinginsson is working from the bottom.
Fukamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fukamura connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fukamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fukamura throwing strikes from guard but Fjordlinginsson blocks nicely. #SUB#
Fjordlinginsson is looking for a triangle but Fukamura pushes his legs off easily.
Fjordlinginsson keeping moving, preventing Fukamura from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Fjordlinginsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fukamura defends well.
Fukamura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fukamura throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fukamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fukamura scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Fukamura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fjordlinginsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fjordlinginsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fjordlinginsson! #REVR#
Fukamura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fukamura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3##SUB#
Fjordlinginsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson is looking for a kimura here.
Fukamura is pressing down on Fjordlinginsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Fukamura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fukamura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fukamura throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fukamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fjordlinginsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fukamura controls Fjordlinginsson momentarily but Fjordlinginsson frees himself.
Fjordlinginsson passes Fukamura's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Fjordlinginsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Fukamura manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson drops back looking for a leg! Fukamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fukamura manages to kick Fjordlinginsson off! Fjordlinginsson jumps back into Fukamura's guard.
Fukamura controls Fjordlinginsson momentarily but Fjordlinginsson frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Francis Fukamura will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Fjordlinginsson dives in and scores a takedown into Fukamura's guard.
Fukamura trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Fukamura looking for subs off his back but Fjordlinginsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fukamura strikes from the bottom but Fjordlinginsson uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Fukamura tries to buck Fjordlinginsson off but Fjordlinginsson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Fjordlinginsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Fjordlinginsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fjordlinginsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Fukamura tries to bench press Fjordlinginsson off him but Fjordlinginsson keeps the position.
Fukamura 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.
Fukamura is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fjordlinginsson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fjordlinginsson is looking to work his way around to Fukamura's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fukamura working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fukamura is working to get back to half guard.
Fukamura is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fukamura can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Fjordlinginsson punching from mount but Fukamura doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fukamura is trying desperately to improve position.
Poor strikes thrown by Fjordlinginsson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fukamura is looking to get to half guard.
Fukamura is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson has isolated one of Fukamura's arms. Fukamura looking to fight him off but Fjordlinginsson twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjorg Fjordlinginsson! |
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Event:
SMASH: Nimoy vs Hazlehurst
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Fukamura looks for a takedown but Shklyarskiy sprawls well.
Fukamura goes for a double leg but Shklyarskiy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shklyarskiy continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Shklyarskiy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy lands a body shot.
Shklyarskiy throws a one two combo.
Shklyarskiy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fukamura tried to counter with a leg kick but Shklyarskiy avoided it.
Shklyarskiy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fukamura tries to counter with a takedown but Shklyarskiy is quick to defend against it.
Shklyarskiy lands with a shot to the body.
Fukamura takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukamura walks into a left hand. #T1#
Shklyarskiy connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC2#Fukamura is rocked!
Shklyarskiy stuffs the takedown attempt from Fukamura. Fukamura gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francis Fukamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukamura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy jabs Fukamura right on the nose. Fukamura blinks but takes it well.
Fukamura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shklyarskiy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fukamura scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Shklyarskiy.
Oh Fukamura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shklyarskiy cracks Fukamura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fukamura shoots for a double leg takedown but Shklyarskiy sprawls well. He's pushed Fukamura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Shklyarskiy. Beautiful body shot.
Shklyarskiy lands a nice shot that snaps Fukamura's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukamura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shklyarskiy circles away.
Shklyarskiy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fukamura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fukamura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shklyarskiy drops Fukamura with a naaaaasty hook - Fukamura is in real trouble here! Shklyarskiy dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmund Shklyarskiy!
Edmund Shklyarskiy took some time post fight to say the following; 'Fuck inbred alt right'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Shinso clinches up with Fukamura and pushes him back against the cage.
Fukamura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shinso is defending well.
Fukamura tries for a takedown but Shinso manages to get underhooks.
Fukamura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shinso avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hitoshi Shinso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Fukamura.
Fukamura tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Shinso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Shinso. #CL#
Shinso drives through and clinches with Fukamura against the cage.
Fukamura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fukamura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shinso pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shinso misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinso tries to clinch up but Fukamura circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Shinso misses #TD2#
and Fukamura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shinso is looking for a sweep. Fukamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shinso is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB2#
Fukamura wants to work for an arm triangle but Shinso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Shinso actively working from the bottom here.
Shinso wants to control but Fukamura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fukamura winds up and cracks Shinso with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shinso on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shinso tries to roll over but Fukamura keeps him under control.
Fukamura 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.
Fukamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shinso is trying to get back to full guard.
Fukamura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shinso is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fukamura scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2##SUB2#
Fukamura is working for a submission of some sort.
Shinso is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fukamura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fukamura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shinso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Fukamura there.
Fukamura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fukamura slips a nice elbow through Shinso's hands, connecting with Shinso's forehead.
Shinso wants to control but Fukamura is keeping busy.
Fukamura is keen to just control but Shinso is a slippery customer.#T3#
Fukamura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shinso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fukamura on the ground.
Fukamura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fukamura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shinso with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fukamura drops an elbow to the side of Shinso's head.
Fukamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shinso tries to roll over but Fukamura keeps him under control.
Fukamura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fukamura lands a nice short elbow.
Fukamura working the head and body with strikes.
Fukamura slows the pace down in half guard.
Fukamura scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4##SUB2#
Fukamura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shinso is just riding it out for now. Fukamura eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Fukamura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fukamura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fukamura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fukamura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fukamura lands a nice short elbow.
Shinso on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Fukamura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shinso fails with the takedown
and Fukamura counters with an outside leg kick.
Fukamura stuffs the takedown attempt from Shinso. Shinso gets slowly back to his feet.
Fukamura wants to counter the offense by Shinso and move into the clinch position.
Shinso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hitoshi Shinso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukamura circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Fukamura counters with a single leg into guard. Shinso didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukamura with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Fukamura 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.
Fukamura working some strikes from top position.
Fukamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fukamura trying to control but Shinso is working from the bottom.
Fukamura chips away with some ground and pound.
Fukamura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fukamura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fukamura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fukamura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fukamura is working Shinso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Shinso being controlled here, momentarily.
Shinso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fukamura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fukamura is in close to Shinso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fukamura pushes down on Shinso's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Francis Fukamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fukamura is taking a breather. Shinso says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Fukamura seems to be working for a kimura but Shinso defends the submission attempt.
Fukamura working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fukamura lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Shinso is not content to let Fukamura control the position.
Fukamura working over Shinso with some ground and pound. Shinso looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fukamura stalling.
Fukamura is nestled in close to Shinso, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fukamura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fukamura connects with a nice short shot to Shinso's temple.
Fukamura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shinso is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fukamura working over Shinso with some ground and pound. Shinso looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shinso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fukamura is working away from the top position though.
Shinso is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fukamura scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Fukamura working the head and body with strikes.
Fukamura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fukamura stalling.
Fukamura working over Shinso with some ground and pound. Shinso looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fukamura wants to take a breather but Shinso is having none of it.
Fukamura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fukamura working Shinso over with strikes.
Fukamura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fukamura slips a nice elbow through Shinso's hands, connecting with Shinso's forehead.
Still in half guard, Fukamura seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Fukamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Fukamura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fukamura wants it to stay on the feet.
A low kick from Shinso misses #TD2#
and Fukamura counters with a single leg into guard. Shinso didn't expect that.
Fukamura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fukamura distracts Shinso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fukamura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fukamura with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Fukamura is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukamura cracks Shinso with a solid left hand.
Fukamura working some strikes from top position.
Fukamura distracts Shinso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Fukamura lands a couple of digs.
Shinso working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fukamura trying to control but Shinso is working from the bottom.
Fukamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fukamura postures up and lands a big shot to Shinso's brow.
Fukamura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fukamura landing some decent shots from guard. #T2##SUB#
Shinso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fukamura defends well.
Fukamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fukamura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fukamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fukamura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shinso working a defensive guard here.
Fukamura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shinso can't keep his opponent in guard - Fukamura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Fukamura working over Shinso with some ground and pound. Shinso looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Fukamura 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.
Fukamura working over Shinso with some ground and pound. Shinso looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Fukamura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shinso sees it coming and defends easily.
Fukamura controlling the pace.
Fukamura is trying to control the action in half guard but Shinso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Fukamura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fukamura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shinso!
Fukamura lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fukamura scoring with strikes but Shinso is staying in there.
Fukamura with good strikes from the mount here!
Fukamura cracks Shinso with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukamura prevents Shinso from getting the reversal.
Fukamura cracks Shinso with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fukamura wants to control the pace but Shinso is squirming around nicely.
Shinso takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Fukamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fukamura winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 25:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Fukamura! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Simms shoots and misses #TD2#
and Fukamura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Simms!
Simms is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Fukamura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simms, who protects the arm well.
Fukamura misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Fukamura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Simms is not content to let Fukamura control the position.
Fukamura landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simms tries to improve position but can't.
Fukamura trying to control the action but Simms is working from the bottom.
Fukamura controls the position.#T1#
Simms is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Fukamura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fukamura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Fukamura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simms is trying to improve his position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fukamura tries for a kimura but Simms is defending well.
Simms wants to control but Fukamura postures up.#SUB2#
Fukamura tries for a kimura but Simms is defending well.
Fukamura misses with the ground and pound.
Simms tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Simms's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Simms is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Simms is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fukamura pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Fukamura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simms doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fukamura. #T3#
Simms gets back to full guard.
Simms being controlled here, momentarily.
Fukamura preventing the sweep.
Fukamura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simms lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fukamura keeping moving, preventing Simms from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fukamura working for submissions but it's allowed Simms to get to half guard.
#T4#
Fukamura is not content to let Simms control the position.
Fukamura is looking to improve his position.
Simms seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fukamura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simms is really struggling to control Fukamura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Simms wants to pass to mount but Fukamura is defending the position.
Fukamura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fukamura.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Simms thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Fukamura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simms is aware though and is defending well.
Simms wants to control from the top but Fukamura keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Fukamura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Simms has a takedown stuffed.
Simms tries for a takedown but Fukamura circles away easily
and Simms takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simms misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Simms. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Fukamura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simms's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simms makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simms.
Fukamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fukamura stays in close to Simms's body and controls the position. #T1#
Fukamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Simms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simms trying to control the position.
Fukamura wants to pass the guard but Simms is keeping the position.
Simms tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fukamura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fukamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simms is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fukamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simms swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fukamura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fukamura throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Simms working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fukamura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fukamura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Fukamura is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fukamura stopping the sweep attempt from Simms.#SUB2#
Fukamura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fukamura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simms looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fukamura passes Simms's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Fukamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simms keeps working.
Simms is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fukamura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fukamura's back!#SUB#
Fukamura is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
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Simms is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fukamura has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fukamura is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Simms is trying to stick to Fukamura's back but Fukamura is turning into Simms. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Simms's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fukamura.
Francis Fukamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fukamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simms looking to control.
Simms wants to sweep here but Fukamura controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Simms is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simms keeping moving, preventing Fukamura from controlling successfully.
Simms lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Fukamura looking for a guillotine here but Simms defends easily.
Fukamura is breathing heavily.
Simms trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simms stands and throws Fukamura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Fukamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Simms doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fukamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simms gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fukamura counters with a big head kick but Simms shrugs it off.
Simms is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fukamura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Simms. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Fukamura shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simms manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fukamura stands and throws Simms's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fukamura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simms has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Fukamura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fukamura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fukamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Simms is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fukamura off and has taken his back!
Fukamura wants to control his opponent's hands but Simms gets his hands free. #SUB#
Simms working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Fukamura is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Simms has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Fukamura taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Simms! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
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A shot to the body from Lacey misses #TD2#
and Fukamura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fukamura. #SUB2#
Fukamura drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Fukamura seems to have locked his on tight now - Lacey screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Fukamura, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Francis Fukamura! |
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