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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Shinso takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shinso looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shinso on the side of the head.
Hopkins lunges at Shinso with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shinso's hand.
A left lands for Hopkins.
Jab, jab by Hopkins - just one landing.
Shinso takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shinso walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shinso under the eye.
Hopkins works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Shinso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hopkins lands a jab-cross combination.
Hopkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hopkins duly obliges.
Hopkins with a hook.
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Shinso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hopkins lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Hopkins connects with a right hand. Shinso shakes it off.
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shinso on the side of the head.
Shinso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hopkins works Shinso's body with a nice hook.
Shinso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hopkins scores with a one two! Shinso had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hopkins scores with a nice right hand.
Francis Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins tests Shinso'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!
Hopkins cracks Shinso with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hopkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Shinso ducks right into an uppercut from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hopkins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hopkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Shinso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Shinso's body.
Shinso tries for a takedown but Hopkins circles away easily
and Hopkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shinso with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hopkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Shinso looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hopkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Hopkins.#CL2#
Shinso pushes Hopkins up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Shinso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hopkins trying to control the position but instead, Shinso has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hopkins into the cage.
Hopkins tries to circle away but Shinso has him pinned against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hopkins.#BC2#
Shinso breaks the clinch.
Hopkins lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shinso tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hopkins slips a jab and a cross from Shinso.
Hopkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Francis Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Shinso drives through and clinches with Hopkins against the cage.
Shinso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hopkins walks away with a smile on his face. Shinso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Francis Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hitoshi Shinso.
Shinso takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hopkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shinso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hopkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shinso dives in for a single leg takedown but Hopkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Shinso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Hopkins dominated that round.
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#
Hopkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Shinso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shinso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
Hopkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Shinso should have avoided that one.
Shinso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shinso doesn't seem bothered though.
Hopkins lands a jab to Shinso's midsection.
Francis Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hopkins looks to land a combination. Shinso sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab by Hopkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Hopkins jabs at Shinso's body.
Hitoshi Shinso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hopkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Shinso should have avoided that one.
Shinso has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shinso there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hopkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Shinso off the cage and back into range.
Hopkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shinso's hands.
Hopkins lands with a straight right. Shinso didn't see that one coming.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shinso counters with a three punch combo that has Hopkins backing up. Hopkins nods at Shinso to acknowledge the strikes.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Shinso drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinso controlling the position. #T2##SU2#
Shinso decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hopkins to his feet.
Hopkins lands with a cross.
Jab, jab by Hopkins - just one landing.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Shinso.
#CL2#
Shinso darts in and clinches Hopkins up against the cage.#T3#
Shinso tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Shinso breaks from the clinch.
Shinso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hopkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shinso momentarily.
Hopkins lands a right hook to the body.
Hopkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shinso has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Shinso feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Shinso stands up from Hopkins's guard - Shinso perhaps looking for a knockout.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopkins throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Shinso has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Shinso's head.
Hopkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hopkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shinso on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shinso looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Shinso manages to avoid it.
Hopkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shinso tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shinso fails with the takedown
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Hopkins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hopkins connects with a single shot there.
A left and a right from Hopkins both land. Nice combination.
Shinso needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there.
Decent striking displayed by Hopkins there.
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Shinso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shinso walks into a jab.
Hopkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Shinso should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Hopkins finds it's target.
Shinso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins clobbers Shinso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Shinso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shinso walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.#CL2#
Shinso has Hopkins up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hopkins being controlled against the cage.
Hopkins tries to break free but Shinso pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Shinso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shinso can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Shinso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shinso tries to clinch up.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shinso moves forwards but Hopkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shinso throws a low kick but Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shinso at a distance.
No luck for Shinso with that takedown attempt.
Shinso walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hopkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins lands a jab-cross combination.
Shinso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shinso shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Shinso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shinso goes for a takedown attempt but Hopkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Francis Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hitoshi Shinso.
Hopkins lands a right hook to the body.
Shinso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopkins as he avoids it easily.
Shinso on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shinso at a distance.
Shinso ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Shinso shoots in and drives through. Hopkins sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins sizes up Shinso with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shinso has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Shinso's head.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Shinso moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shinso. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shinso takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hopkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Shinso feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hitoshi Shinso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins is wriggling around but Shinso manages to pass to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hopkins, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Hopkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Francis Hopkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Atkiray shoots in for a takedown but Shinso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shinso looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Atkiray closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shinso to the mat! Shinso manages to get full guard.
Shinso is looking to stand up but Atkiray isn't so interested in that idea.
Atkiray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atkiray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Atkiray is in close to Shinso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Atkiray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Atkiray is working Shinso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Atkiray distracts Shinso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Atkiray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Atkiray is working Shinso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Atkiray landing some decent shots from guard.
Atkiray lands a couple of digs.
Our spies down at at Advanced Fitness Inc. inform us that Shinso has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Atkiray makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkiray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Atkiray landing some decent shots from guard.
Atkiray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Atkiray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Atkiray chips away with some ground and pound.
Atkiray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shinso's head.
Atkiray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atkiray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shinso's head.
Atkiray working some strikes from top position.
Atkiray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Atkiray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkiray is working Shinso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Atkiray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Atkiray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shinso's head.
Atkiray makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Atkiray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shinso's head.
Atkiray cracks Shinso with a solid left hand.
Atkiray distracts Shinso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkiray wants to control from the top but Shinso keeps moving.
Atkiray is in close to Shinso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Atkiray scoring with punches to the head and body.
Atkiray cracks Shinso with a solid left hand.
Atkiray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Atkiray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Atkiray landing some decent shots from guard.
Atkiray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shinso's head.
Atkiray working some strikes from top position.
Atkiray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atkiray postures up and lands a big shot to Shinso's brow. #T3#
Atkiray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Atkiray cracks Shinso with a solid left hand.
Atkiray scoring with punches to the head and body.
Atkiray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Atkiray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Atkiray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shinso's head.
Atkiray with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Atkiray's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Atkiray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atkiray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Atkiray lands a couple of elbows.
Shinso keeping moving, preventing Atkiray from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkiray is working Shinso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Atkiray chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Atkiray distracts Shinso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Atkiray postures up and lands a big shot to Shinso's brow.
Atkiray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shinso's head.
Shinso keeping moving, preventing Atkiray from controlling successfully.
Atkiray stands up over Shinso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Atkiray with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkiray is working Shinso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Atkiray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Atkiray landing some decent shots from guard.
Atkiray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Atkiray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atkiray is in close to Shinso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Atkiray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Atkiray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Atkiray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Shinso. No joy for Atkiray on that attempt.
Atkiray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shinso pinned against the cage. Shinso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temujin Atkiray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atkiray shoots for a takedown but Shinso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shinso tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Shinso with that takedown attempt.
Shinso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Atkiray.
Shinso drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Atkiray defends it well.
Atkiray shoots in but Shinso avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkiray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shinso sprawls well. Shinso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Atkiray gets slowly back to his feet.
Shinso is breathing heavily.#TD#
Atkiray fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shinso to the ground. Atkiray is now in Shinso's guard.#T1#
Atkiray is working Shinso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shinso has momentary wrist control but Atkiray slips an elbow through the middle.
Atkiray working some strikes from top position.
Atkiray trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkiray controlling from the top position.
Atkiray stands up over Shinso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Atkiray landing with the ground and pound.
Atkiray connects with a couple of short punches.
Atkiray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Atkiray trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Atkiray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atkiray wants to control from the top but Shinso keeps moving.
Atkiray distracts Shinso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Atkiray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shinso is keeping the position for now.
Atkiray lands a couple of elbows.
Atkiray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Atkiray postures up and lands a big shot to Shinso's brow.
Atkiray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Temujin Atkiray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Atkiray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shinso keeping moving, preventing Atkiray from controlling successfully.
Atkiray works over Shinso with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Atkiray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Atkiray is working Shinso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Atkiray postures up and lands a big shot to Shinso's brow.
Atkiray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Atkiray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shinso has momentary wrist control but Atkiray slips an elbow through the middle.
Atkiray is working Shinso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Atkiray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Atkiray connects with a couple of short punches.
Atkiray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shinso's head.
Atkiray landing some decent shots from guard.
Atkiray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shinso's head.
Atkiray scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Atkiray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Atkiray scoring with some ground and pound.
Atkiray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shinso can do to turn this around?
Atkiray wants to pass the guard but Shinso is keeping the position.
Atkiray postures up and lands a big shot to Shinso's brow.
Atkiray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Atkiray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Atkiray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkiray scoring with some ground and pound.
Atkiray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Atkiray makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Atkiray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Atkiray lands a couple of elbows.
Atkiray is working Shinso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Atkiray dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Atkiray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shinso!
Shinso is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Atkiray cracks Shinso with a big right hand but Shinso just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Atkiray working the body and head with strikes.
Atkiray lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shinso down.
Atkiray working the head with strikes.
Shinso taking punishment in the form of punches.
Atkiray working the ground and pound from side control.
Atkiray lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shinso down.
Atkiray trying to control the action but Shinso is working from the bottom.
Shinso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkiray creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shinso takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Atkiray cracks Shinso with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Atkiray scoring with punches and elbows.
Shinso is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Atkiray lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shinso taking punishment in the form of punches.
Atkiray lands a few punches from side control.
Shinso takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Atkiray lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shinso down.
Shinso takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Atkiray lands some shots froms side control.
Shinso taking a bit of punishment here - Atkiray scoring with strikes.
Atkiray working the ground and pound.
Atkiray working the head with strikes.
Atkiray lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
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!
Atkiray in side control lands a decent elbow.
Atkiray working the ground and pound.
Atkiray scores with a couple of short elbows.
Atkiray scoring with punches and elbows.
Atkiray is putting a hurting on Shinso here, landing some big shots from side control.
Atkiray working the head with strikes.
Atkiray lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Shinso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Atkiray lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Atkiray lands an elbow.
Atkiray working the ground and pound.
Atkiray lands a nice forearm strike.
Shinso on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Atkiray working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shinso takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shinso takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shinso is working to avoid the ground and pound but Atkiray connects with a decent elbow.
Temujin Atkiray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atkiray content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Shinso struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Hitoshi Shinso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Temujin Atkiray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atkiray, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temujin Atkiray!
Temujin Atkiray 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Shinso's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Li connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shinso scrambles back to his feet.
Li scores with a jab to the body.
Li ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Li leaves Shinso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shinso tries to clinch there but Li circles away.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Li throws a shot to the body.
Shinso on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Li comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shinso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Li lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shinso shoots in looking for a takedown. Li tries to sprawl out of it but Shinso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Li manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Li throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShinso.
Ramando Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Li.
Shinso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Li defends well and Shinso ends up having to push Li into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ramando Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hitoshi Shinso.
Li looks to land a combination. Shinso sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Li with a jab.
Shinso takes a jab right on the kisser.
Li scores with a body shot.
Shinso ducks right into an uppercut from Li.
Li stuns Shinso with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li lands a right hook to the body.
Li is looking to wear down Shinso with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Li throws out a powerful jab.
Shinso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
Li throws a body punch but Shinso moves out of range.
Shinso steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Li.
Shinso takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinso.
#T2#
Shinso throws a shot from downtown. Li moves away and avoids it.
Li digs a good hook to Shinso's body.
Li throws a shot to the body.
Shinso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Li as he avoids it easily.
Li seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shinso looks winded!
Shinso tries to clinch but Li is having none of it.
Li takes a swing at Shinso's ribcage but misses.
Shinso with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Li to score with a decent uppercut.
Shinso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shinso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Li fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shinso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Li connects with a body shot.
Li throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Li misses #CL2#
and Shinso moves into the clinch.
Shinso fails to pull guard.
Li pushes Shinso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Li is trying to push Shinso away but Shinso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3##BC2#
Shinso breaks from the clinch.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Shinso takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Li lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li. Shinso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shinso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Li is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Li scores with a hook to the body. Shinso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Li jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shinso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Li is looking to counter the offense by Shinso and move into the clinch.
Shinso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Shinso is just out of range.
Li stuffs the takedown.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Shinso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Li defends it nicely.#T4#
Shinso walks into a left hand.
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!
Li lands a nice hook to Shinso's body. Shinso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramando Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinso manages to avoid it.
Li throws a shot to the body.
Shinso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Li scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li lands a body shot.
Li lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shinso at a distance.
Li lands a nice looking body shot.
Shinso is trying desperately to land a takedown but Li is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shinso.
Li lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramando Li dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Li works Shinso's body with a nice hook.
Li cracks a nice hook into Shinso's ribs.
Ramando Li is winning the standup battle so far.
Shinso shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab from Li.
Li lands the left hand.
Shinso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Li digs a good body shot into Shinso's ribs.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinso.
Shinso with the counter takedown but Li avoids it easily.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinso.
Shinso fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li takes a swing at Shinso's ribcage but misses.
Li swings for the body but Shinso moves out of range.
Shinso is breathing heavily.
Li lands a jab to Shinso's midsection.
Shinso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Shinso takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Li. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from Li.
Shinso has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Li is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Shinso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Li sprawls well. Li wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shinso gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramando Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hitoshi Shinso.
Li smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Li digs a good hook to Shinso's body.
Li tests Shinso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shinso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shinso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No luck for Shinso with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Li fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shinso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li swinging wildly here.
Shinso tries to counter with a clinch but Li shakes him off and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Li.#CL2#
Shinso has closed the distance and engaged Li in a clinch.
Shinso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good body shot from Li.
Li lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Li. #BC#
Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Li lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Li connects with a body shot that sends Shinso's belly button to the back.
Shinso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Li cracks Shinso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shinso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Li pinned against the cage. Li gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Li scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Li. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Li.
Shinso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Left hook, right uppercut from Li.
Li lands a jab to Shinso's midsection.
Shinso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Li stuns Shinso with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Li lands a right hook to the body.
Shinso takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shinso misses with a takedown attempt - Li sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Li works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Li.
Shinso throws a sloppy head kick and Li moves out of range easily.
Li moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Li throws a shot to the body.
Shinso on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Li throws a shot to the body.
Shinso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shinso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Li scores with a body shot.
Li lunges at Shinso with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shinso's hand.
Li comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramando Li dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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#
Shinso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shinso takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shinso shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Li throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shinso on the side of the head.
Li scores with a hook to the body. Shinso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shinso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
Shinso takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Li throws a shot to the body.
Li works Shinso's body with a nice hook.
Li scores with a shot to the body.
Li scores with a shot to the body.
Li digs a good hook to Shinso's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shinso avoids the body shot from Li.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Li lands a nice hook to Shinso's body. Shinso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Li as Shinso shoots in.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shinso can do to turn this around?#T1#
Li connects with a body shot that sends Shinso's belly button to the back.
Li scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Li. Beautiful body shot.
Li cracks a nice hook into Shinso's ribs.
Shinso avoids the body shot from Li.
Li scores with a hook.
Shinso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Li scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Shinso.
Li punishes Shinso's body with a nice straight punch.
Li throws a shot to the body.
No luck for Shinso with that takedown attempt.
Ramando Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hitoshi Shinso.
Li jabs at Shinso's body.#T2#
Li lands a jab to Shinso's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinso darts in looking for a takedown but Li gets double underhooks and turns Shinso into the cage.
Li lands a nice looking body shot.
Li slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shinso takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Li scores with a body shot.
Li keeps the fight on the outside.
Li with a nice cross.
Shinso takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Li connects with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Li as he connects with a hook.
Shinso fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Li lands a nice hook to Shinso's body. Shinso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Li misses with a body shot.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinso.
Li punishes Shinso's body with a nice straight punch.
Hitoshi Shinso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li digs a good hook to Shinso's body.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Shinso.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Li.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shinso changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shinso darts in looking for a takedown but Li gets double underhooks and turns Shinso into the cage.
Li scores with a one two! Shinso had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
Li fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Li connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinso doesn't manage to clinch there - Li circles away.
Shinso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Li looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shinso is looking for the big counter here.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shinso explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Shinso.
Shinso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
Shinso throws a right and a left that Li avoids nicely.
Shinso closes this distance looking for a takedown but Li circles away.
Hitoshi Shinso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Li avoids the body shot from Shinso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramando Li showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Li has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:24
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramando Li! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Shinso leaves Yamamoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shinso is fending him off so far but Yamamoto persists. Nope, Shinso circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown but Shinso sprawls well.
Shinso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hitoshi Shinso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shinso swivels and escapes.
Shinso stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Shinso gets caught napping as Yamamoto dives in and scores a takedown. Shinso manages to retain guard.
Yamamoto trying to control but Shinso is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yamamoto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shinso manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yamamoto has Shinso in his guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yamamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shinso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Yamamoto is looking for a triangle but Shinso pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Shinso slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Yamamoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shinso pulls his head out easily.
Yamamoto looks winded!#SUB2#
Yamamoto has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Shinso. Oh but Yamamoto has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Shinso goes limp - he's gone! Yamamoto jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kane Yamamoto! |
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Event:
Tokyo Dome Fight 6
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
Aquila Al Abdullah really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 140.5, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Hitoshi Shinso was cancelled. |
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Event:
Tokyo Dome FIght 4
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Shinso avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Shinso drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith wants a takedown.
Shinso misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Shinso pulls guard effortlessly.
Shinso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shinso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shinso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith wants to stand and escape but instead Shinso has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shinso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##ES2#
Smith pushes Shinso off and gets back to his feet.
Shinso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Shinso counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Shinso jumps guard.
Shinso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand but Shinso is controlling his posture from full guard. #ES#
Shinso is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smith presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shinso wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Shinso has the dominant position.#T2#
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shinso.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hitoshi Shinso. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Shinso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Shinso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Shinso's head back.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shinso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shinso misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Shinso is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shinso.
Shinso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shinso momentarily.
#T3#
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shinso circles away quickly and effectively.
As Smith looks to move away, Shinso throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Shinso counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shinso is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shinso prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Shinso manages to break the clinch.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Shinso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith works over Shinso's head and body with a nice combination.
Shinso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Shinso tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Shinso is looking to clinch.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shinso's hands.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Shinso takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shinso doesn't seem phased though.
Shinso misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keishin Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Shinso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shinso to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shinso dives into side control.
#REVB#
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Smith throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith misses with a left hand #CL#
and Shinso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Shinso avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shinso is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Shinso fails to land.
Smith trying to stall but Shinso improves his position.
#BC#
Shinso breaks from the clinch.
Keishin Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Shinso takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shinso darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Shinso.
Shinso drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Shinso tries to clinch up.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinso shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Shinso.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shinso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith throws a series of punches but Shinso moves out of range.
Shinso throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
A left lands for Smith.
Shinso with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Shinso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hitoshi Shinso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Smith digs a good body shot into Shinso's ribs.
Shinso looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shinso takes one to the side of the head.
Shinso takes one to the side of the head.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Shinso is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a right and a left that Shinso avoids nicely. #T4#
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shinso circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Shinso closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.#BC#
Shinso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keishin Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinso shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shinso takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shinso has a takedown stuffed.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keishin Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Shinso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shinso on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith lands with a hook. Shinso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shinso looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shinso at a distance.
Shinso is looking to clinch.
Smith misses with a double jab.
It looked like Shinso was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that Shinso ducks under and follows up with a left that Shinso also avoids with ease.#T1#
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shinso on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Keishin Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shinso throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
Shinso takes one to the chin there.
Shinso fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Shinso's head back.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Shinso has his takedown stuffed
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hitoshi Shinso. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith cracks Shinso with an open hand slap.
Smith tries to bum rush Shinso with a series of wild strikes but Shinso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shinso throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shinso off to one side.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Shinso's head.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hitoshi Shinso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Shinso looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Smith manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shinso keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Smith tries a knee to the head but Shinso blocks it.
Shinso tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shinso is defending well for now.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shinso using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shinso is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith works Shinso's body with a nice hook.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shinso moves away.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShinso.
Shinso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith works Shinso's body with a nice hook.
Smith throws a right hand that Shinso ducks under and follows up with a left that Shinso also avoids with ease.
Shinso fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keishin Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keishin Smith!
Keishin Smith spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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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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