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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Richards scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kuroda struggling a bit here.
Kuroda prevents Richards from moving into mount. #SUB#
Richards tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Richards has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kuroda tries to improve position but can't.
Richards trying to control the action but Kuroda is working from the bottom.
Kuroda manages to get back to half guard.
Richards is looking to stall here but Kuroda recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richards has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Richards controlling from the top position. #T1#
Kuroda pulls Richards in close to prevent any damage.
Kuroda wants to sweep but no luck.
Richards throws a big elbow that misses.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuroda controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#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.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Richards shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Richards wants to pass the guard but Kuroda is defending well.
Kuroda wants to control but Richards is keeping busy.
Kuroda won't allow Richards to pass to mount.
Kuroda wants to control but Richards is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuroda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Richards haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kuroda wants to improve his position but Richards is controlling well.
#T3#
Richards trying to control the action but Kuroda is working from the bottom.
Richards tries to stand and escape but Kuroda is controlling the position.
Kuroda keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Richards is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuroda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuroda taking some punishment here, with Richards in his half guard.
Kuroda has his hands clasped together around Richards's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Richards looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuroda is looking for a sweep. Richards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Richards is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuroda defends it well.
Kuroda is trying to get back to full guard.
Richards not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuroda wants to get back to full guard.
Kuroda is looking to control Richards's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuroda avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuroda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuroda controls Richards momentarily but Richards frees himself.
Richards stopping the sweep attempt from Kuroda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Richards dominated that round.
That's time! Richards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Richards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuroda with the counter takedown but Richards avoids it easily.#TD#
Richards shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Richards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuroda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuroda trying to control but Richards postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kuroda tries to roll over but Richards keeps him under control.#T1#
Kuroda controlling the position well.
Kuroda is not content to let Richards control the position.
Kuroda controlling the position well.
Kuroda is looking to improve his position.
Kuroda is looking to control Richards's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuroda avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards prevents Kuroda from improving his position.#SUB#
Richards is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuroda sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Richards wants to take a breather but Kuroda is having none of it.
Kuroda keeping hold of Richards's head, controlling as best he can.
Kuroda tries to get to full guard but Richards has control of the leg.
Kuroda trying to control from the bottom.
Kuroda keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Richards 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.#T3#
Kuroda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richards trying to control but Kuroda is working from the bottom.
Kuroda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Richards is one step ahead there.
Jack Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richards looking to sit in guard and control but Kuroda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kuroda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richards is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Kuroda controlling from the top position.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Richards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuroda stays in close to Richards's body and controls the position.
Kuroda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Richards dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Richards gets a takedown into half guard.
Kuroda is controlling Richards's trapped leg to prevent Richards from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda trying to control but Richards postures up.
#SUB#
Richards seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Kuroda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richards is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Richards is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuroda sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuroda holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kuroda trying to hold on to Richards's head to control him but Richards postures up.
Kuroda is concentrating on defense, preventing Richards from advancing position.
More stalling from Kuroda.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuroda keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kuroda is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuroda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richards.
Kuroda is pressing down on Richards's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuroda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richards.
Kuroda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kuroda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Richards to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuroda is trying to keep Richards in close.
#T3#
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi Kuroda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Kuroda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Richards stopping the sweep attempt from Kuroda.
Kuroda keeps trying to improve his position.
Kuroda pulls Richards in close to prevent any damage.
Kuroda wants to sweep here but Richards controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Richards not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Richards with a flurry of punches that miss.
Richards trying to control but Kuroda is working from the bottom.
Kuroda is adopting a defensive guard.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuroda can do to turn this around?
Kuroda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jack Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuroda is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Richards keeping moving, preventing Kuroda from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuroda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richards 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Richards! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Takeda forces Kuroda back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Takeda ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Takeda no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Takeda being controlled here, momentarily.
Takeda working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Takeda is looking for a triangle but Kuroda pushes his legs off easily.
Takeda being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Takeda is looking for a triangle but Kuroda pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kuroda is continuing to stall.#T1##SUB#
Takeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kuroda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuroda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The adventures of Kuroda the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB#
Takeda working for a triangle but Kuroda defends it easily.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuroda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuroda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Takeda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuroda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Takeda is letting Kuroda control him for a moment.
Kuroda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Takeda is not content to let Kuroda control the position.
Kuroda controlling from side mount.
Kuroda trying to control the position but Takeda is working away. #T3#
Kuroda tries to move to mount but Takeda blocks the move with his legs.
Takeda tries to bench press Kuroda off him but Kuroda keeps the position.
Kuroda controls the position.
Takeda tries to buck Kuroda off but Kuroda is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Takeda's face as Kuroda controls the position.
Kuroda working away.
Kuroda trying to control the action but Takeda is working from the bottom.
Takeda is being controlled here.
Takeda is looking for a sweep.
Takeda is not content to let Kuroda control the position.
The referee asks Kuroda politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kuroda prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Takeda is not content to let Kuroda control the position.
Kuroda taking a breather here.
Takeda is looking to regain half guard here but Kuroda keeps moving and retains side control.
Kuroda is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Takeda is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda wants to control but Kuroda postures up.
Kuroda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeda keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Kuroda dominated that round.
That's time! Takeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Takeda jabs Kuroda right on the nose. Kuroda blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Takeda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kuroda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kuroda is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Takeda blocks an uppercut.
Kuroda just leaning against Takeda, taking a breather.
Kuroda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kuroda receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Kuroda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Takeda has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kuroda uses from the top position.
Takeda being controlled here, momentarily.
More stalling from Kuroda.#SUB#
Takeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuroda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Takeda is trying to control the position but Kuroda postures up.
Kuroda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Kuroda has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kuroda passes into half guard.
Kuroda is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kuroda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Takeda slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kuroda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuroda wants to take a breather but Takeda is having none of it. #SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Kuroda controlling the action here.
Kuroda has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Takeda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuroda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takeda wants to control but Kuroda is having none of it.
Kuroda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuroda with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Takeda tries to hold on but Kuroda pushes him away. #T3#
Kuroda prevents Takeda from getting the reversal.
Kuroda content just to control the position here.
Takeda is trying to escape the mount.
Kuroda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takeda tries to hold on but Kuroda postures up.
Takeda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuroda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeda is looking to escape.
Takeshi Kuroda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takeda can't escape the position.
#T4#
Kuroda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takeda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuroda controlling the position easily from mount.
Takeda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuroda controlling from mount.
Kuroda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeda is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Kuroda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Takeda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Takeda being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Takeda pulls guard effortlessly.
Kuroda 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. #SUB#
Takeda is looking for a triangle but Kuroda pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Takeda working a defensive guard here.
Kuroda controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Takeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuroda sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Takeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuroda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Takeda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuroda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuroda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Takeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuroda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuroda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuroda controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Takeda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kuroda's guard.
Takeshi Kuroda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kuroda looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Takeda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kuroda dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Takeda working for a triangle but Kuroda defends it easily.
Takeshi Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuroda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Takeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Takeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuroda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuroda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuroda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Takeda trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuroda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kuroda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Takeda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuroda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Kuroda! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Zhu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zhu showed some decent athleticism there.
Kuroda has a hand on Zhu's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Zhu takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Zhu looking to control but Kuroda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuroda wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
Kuroda defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zhu's arms.
Zhu is trying to stick to Kuroda's back but Kuroda is turning into Zhu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zhu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuroda.
Kuroda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuroda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zhu keeping moving, preventing Kuroda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kuroda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kuroda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuroda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Kuroda postures up.
#SUB#
Kuroda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zhu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zhu has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Zhu wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving. #SUB#
Zhu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuroda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zhu has managed to get both his arms back between Kuroda's legs - danger averted.
Zhu wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving. #SUB#
Zhu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kuroda is looking to cinch up a triangle. Zhu throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kuroda's body to avoid the submission. Kuroda has instead reached around Zhu's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kuroda arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Takeshi Kuroda! |
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