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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Thompson dives in and grabs McGregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
Thompson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
McGregor dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on McGregor's head and hops out.
It looked like Thompson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Thompson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McGregor wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy.
#ES2#
McGregor pushes Thompson off and gets back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for McGregor on that attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Thompson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from McGregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thompson attempts a counter takedown but McGregor avoids it well and moves away.
Tim Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob McGregor.#T1#
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thompson blocks it well.
No luck for McGregor with that takedown attempt.
McGregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGregor scores with a push kick.
Thompson misses with a kick to the body.
McGregor throws a counter combo.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGregor's waist but McGregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
McGregor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGregor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromThompson.
A lazy left from McGregor finds it's target.#T2#
McGregor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thompson at a distance.
#CL2#
McGregor gets a clinch.
McGregor wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGregor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGregor but McGregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches up with Thompson, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes Thompson against the cage but Thompson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregor to the ground. McGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and McGregor counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McGregor clinches up against the cage.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling the position. #TD2#
McGregor drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGregor is on top in guard.
#REVB#
McGregor with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
McGregor is fighting to break Thompson's control of his arms but Thompson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McGregor showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
McGregor stands and steps away. Thompson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob McGregor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McGregor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGregor lands with a kick to the temple. Thompson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thompson looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
McGregor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
McGregor has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target. #CL2#
McGregor clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
McGregor drags the fight down to the ground.
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but McGregor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SU2#
McGregor gets to his feet - Thompson follows without any prompting.
Tim Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor shoots in but no luck this time.
McGregor misses with a takedown
and Thompson counters with a series of strikes. McGregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thompson throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and McGregor counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
As McGregor looks to move away, Thompson throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
Tim Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob McGregor.#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thompson!
Thompson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGregor.
McGregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed McGregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thompson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I wouldn't like to be where McGregor is right now.
McGregor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thompson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SU#
Thompson stands up and beckons McGregor to his feet.
McGregor shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but McGregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed McGregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGregor circles away.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGregor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
Thompson tries to pull guard but McGregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGregor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGregor jumps guard but Thompson stands there with McGregor around his waist. McGregor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thompson to keep the fight standing.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thompson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacob McGregor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
McGregor drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
McGregor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thompson is defending well.#BC2#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
McGregor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Tim Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob McGregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson tries to clinch up.#CL2#
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor has Thompson pressed against the cage.
#T1#
McGregor pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
McGregor lands an elbow inside that Thompson shrugs off. #BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
Thompson attempts a counter takedown but McGregor avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
McGregor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
McGregor seems keen to control Thompson's posture.#SUB2#
McGregor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Thompson stands up and waves to McGregor to follow him. #T3#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGregor as he jumps to the side.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from McGregor. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
Thompson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGregor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson tries to stall but McGregor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
McGregor pulls guard successfully.
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but McGregor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4##SUB#
Thompson looking for a guillotine here but McGregor defends easily.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGregor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tim Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacob McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGregor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob McGregor! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Reems counters by moving into the clinch.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reems just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Reems decides to pull guard.
Reems wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reems pulls Thompson in close to his closed guard and prevents Thompson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Reems trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Reems has wrist control.#T1#
Thompson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reems doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reems is controlling Thompson's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reems fails to land the takedown.
Thompson feinted with a counter takedown.
Thompson dives in and grabs Reems's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reems pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
Thompson is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Thompson gets caught flat footed, as Reems shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
Reems trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SU2#
Reems stands up and waves to Thompson to follow him.
Reems shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reems shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tim Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Reems.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Thompson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reems goes for a double leg but Thompson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thompson continues to drive forward.#T3#
Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown but Reems sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reems with the counter takedown but Thompson avoids it easily.
Reems works over Thompson's head and body with a nice combination.
Thompson darts in looking for a takedown but Reems gets double underhooks and turns Thompson into the cage.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Reems.
Reems prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reems misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reems taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reems smiles and moves away.
Reems takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Reems shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Reems's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Reems darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Reems turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Reems breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Reems rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reems is defending well for now.#TD2#
Reems pulls guard.
Thompson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Reems has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Thompson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Reems looking for a takedown.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Reems dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Reems! Thompson is backing up but he can't get away as Reems lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Thompson and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oscar Reems!
A less than humble Oscar Reems misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Nakamoto lands a high kick!
Nakamoto tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Nakamoto with that takedown attempt.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Nakamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Nakamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Nakamoto with that takedown attempt.
Nakamoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nakamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakamoto is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson shoots in for a double leg but Nakamoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nakamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Nakamoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Thompson wants to counter with a clinch but Nakamoto pushes him away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Nakamoto.#CL#
Nakamoto has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
#BC#
Nakamoto manages to break the clinch.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakamoto pinned against the cage. Nakamoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Nakamoto.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Nakamoto, which made it look bad.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakamoto sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakamoto is defended easily by Thompson.
Nakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamoto shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nakamoto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Nakamoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Nakamoto circles away easily
and Nakamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Thompson lands with a nice body punch.
Nakamoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nakamoto is breathing heavily.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Nakamoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thompson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T4#
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nakamoto circles away.#CL#
Nakamoto has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Nakamoto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!
Thompson trying to control but Nakamoto is working from the bottom.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Nakamoto is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kenji Nakamoto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nakamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thompson fails with the takedown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nakamoto.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Nakamoto sprawls well.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Nakamoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Thompson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Nakamoto won't allow it.
Kenji Nakamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Thompson.
Nakamoto has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Nakamoto keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Nakamoto's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nakamoto has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nakamoto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamoto controls his hands.
Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Nakamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
As Nakamoto backs off Thompson throws a huge counter combo but Nakamoto manages to avoid it all.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nakamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Thompson shoots in and drives through. Nakamoto sprawls well.
Nakamoto dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Nakamoto's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamoto circles away.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakamoto pinned against the cage. Nakamoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Nakamoto gets a clinch.
Thompson misses with an elbow over the top.
Nakamoto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thompson is working for takedown but Nakamoto is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3##BC#
Nakamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Nakamoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nakamoto throws a big counter combination but Thompson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakamoto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thompson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Nakamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nakamoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Nakamoto's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Nakamoto decides to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakamoto is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Thompson wants to stand and escape but Nakamoto is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson trying to control the position.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Nakamoto passes into half guard.
Nakamoto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamoto tries to control but Thompson wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Nakamoto dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamoto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Nakamoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Nakamoto circles away.
Nakamoto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Nakamoto.
No joy there for Nakamoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nakamoto defends it well.
Kenji Nakamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thompson is fending him off so far but Nakamoto persists. Nope, Thompson circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakamoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Thompson swings for the body but Nakamoto moves out of range.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Nakamoto has managed to clinch.
Nakamoto is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Nakamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamoto keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson tries to break free but Nakamoto pushes him back against the cage.
Nakamoto has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson jumps guard but Nakamoto stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nakamoto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson is trying to push Nakamoto away but Nakamoto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thompson fails to pull guard.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Nakamoto has double underhooks. #BC#
Nakamoto manages to break the clinch.
Thompson looks to clinch
and Nakamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakamoto's waist but Nakamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Nakamoto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakamoto. #T3#
Thompson tries to clinch there but Nakamoto circles away.
Nakamoto shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nakamoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson tries to clinch but Nakamoto is having none of it.
Thompson tried to score with a low kick but Nakamoto checks it.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson throws a head kick but Nakamoto moves out of range.
Nakamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Nakamoto keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Nakamoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nakamoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
Thompson moves out of range as Nakamoto throws a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson jabs Nakamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Nakamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakamoto 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Nakamoto! |
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