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Event:
Coco vs Li - Money #2
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Togo fails to land with a series of punches.
Plex with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Plex throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Togo's waist but Togo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Plex off to one side.
Plex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Plex.
Plex misses with a takedown
and Togo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Supa Plex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plex throws a combination that misses
letting Togo counter with a right hand. #TD#
Togo gets caught flat footed, as Plex shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Togo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Plex off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!#TD#
Plex drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Plex is breathing heavily.
Plex working the ground and pound from side control.
Togo can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Togo regains half guard, as Plex was trying to land strikes.
Togo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Togo wants to sweep but no luck.
Togo trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Togo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Plex defends well.
Plex trying to control the position from guard on top but Togo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plex chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Togo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plex is one step ahead there.
Plex is looking to work some ground and pound but Togo has wrist control.
Plex with a flurry of punches that miss.
Plex throws a strike but Togo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Togo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Plex, up you get!
Togo shoots in for a takedown but Plex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plex. Togo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Togo.
Plex throws a body shot but no joy.
Togo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Togo works Plex's body with a nice hook.
Plex is looking to wear down Togo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Togo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Supa Plex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Togo staying out of range there.
Togo misses with a takedown attempt - Plex sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Plex throws a head kick that misses.
Togo shoots for a takedown but Plex saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Plex fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Togo manages to avoid it.
Togo misses with a head kick.
No luck for Togo with that takedown attempt.
Plex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Togo.
Plex scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Togo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Plex is staying active underneath Togo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Togo passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Togo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Plex wants to hold on but Togo pushes him away.
Plex is working to get back to half guard.
Togo wants to control the pace but Plex is squirming around nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Togo lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Togo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Togo or perhaps it was just good defense by Plex, which made it look bad.
Togo moves in looking to clinch but Plex pushes him off.
Supa Plex is winning the standup battle so far.
Plex throws a shot from downtown. Togo moves away and avoids it.
Plex takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No luck for Togo with that takedown attempt.
Plex stuffs the takedown attempt from Togo. Togo gets slowly back to his feet.
Supa Plex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Togo.
Togo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Plex circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togo throws a head kick that misses.
Plex misses with the combination.
Togo is breathing heavily.
Plex stuns Togo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Plex ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Plex looks for a takedown but Togo sprawls well.
Togo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Togo throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Plex closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Togo's guard.
Danny Togo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Togo keeping moving, preventing Plex from controlling successfully.
Plex has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Togo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Plex stands up over Togo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Plex accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Plex is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Togo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Plex's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Plex throws a strike but Togo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Togo trying to control the position from guard on top but Plex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Togo wanted to stand there but Plex had control of the position.
Togo won't allow Plex to sweep him here.
Togo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Togo trying to control but Plex is working from the bottom.
Togo throws a big elbow that misses.
Togo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Plex is trying to control the position but Togo postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Plex throws a poor cross that misses
and Togo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Togo misses with a kick to the body.
Plex moves out of range as Togo throws a body kick.
Togo jabs Plex right on the nose. Plex blinks but takes it well.
Plex gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Togo.
Plex doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Togo counters with a series of strikes. Plex will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Togo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Togo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Togo shoots for a takedown but Plex saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Plex throws a counter high kick but Togo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Plex throws a head kick that misses.
Plex is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Togo.
Togo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Togo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Togo slips a jab from Plex.
Plex misses with a looping right.
Plex with a hook.
Plex swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Plex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Togo shoots in for a takedown but Plex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Plex defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Togo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Supa Plex will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Plex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Togo tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Togo drives through and clinches with Plex against the cage.
Togo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Togo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Togo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Togo tries a body shot but Plex blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Plex to keep the fight standing.
Supa Plex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Togo.
Plex prevents Togo from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Plex tightens his grip and picks Togo up, before dumping him to the ground. Togo manages to land in guard.
Togo wriggles free and stands up.
Togo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Togo misses.
Plex throws an off balance right hand
and Togo counters with a left to the body.
Plex lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Togo at a distance.
Togo doesn't manage to clinch there - Plex circles away.
Plex appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Supa Plex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Togo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Plex.
Plex throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plex moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTogo.
Togo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Plex on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Plex lands a slapping body shot.
Togo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plex feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Plex is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Togo's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Togo pushes Plex off looking to stand but Plex dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Togo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Togo trying to control but Plex postures up.
Plex landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Plex winds up and cracks Togo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Plex.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Togo wants to improve his position but Plex is controlling well.
Plex landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Togo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Plex trying to control the action but Togo is working from the bottom.
Togo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Plex looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Plex throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Togo is looking to escape.
Plex lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Plex trying to control from half guard but Togo is working away. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Togo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Plex won't allow Togo to sweep him here.
Plex stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Togo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Togo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Plex misses the shot to the body.
Plex fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Togo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Togo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Togo tries to counter it with a takedown but Plex pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Plex throws a poor cross that misses
and Togo counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Supa Plex showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Plex has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Supa Plex!
The defeated Danny Togo had this to say: 'I got knocked down but I will dust off my knees and get back up again'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Plex stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Plex wants it to stay on the feet.
Togo takes one to the side of the head.
Plex misses with a straight right.
Togo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Togo moves into range and clinches up with Plex.#BC#
Plex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Plex displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Togo.
Plex misses with a looping right.
Togo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Plex.
Plex throws a body shot but no joy.
Plex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Togo slips a jab and a cross from Plex.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plex digs a good body shot into Togo's ribs.
Supa Plex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Togo with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Plex counters with a shoot takedown. Togo fights it but they end up in guard.
Supa Plex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Togo.
Togo looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Togo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Plex doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Plex manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Plex connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Plex postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Plex trying to control but Togo is working from the bottom.
Plex might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plex throws an elbow that misses. Togo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Plex's guard. Nice move by Togo!#REVB#
Togo preventing the sweep. #ES#
Plex has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Togo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Plex fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Plex is trying to drag Togo to the mat but Togo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Plex changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Togo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Plex. No joy for Togo on that attempt.
Togo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plex.
Togo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch combination from Plex misses.
Togo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Togo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Plex takes a swing at Togo's ribcage but misses.
Togo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Plex displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Togo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Togo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Plex swivels and escapes.
Plex feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Togo blocks a jab.
Togo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Plex misses with a body punch
and Togo counters with a left to the body.
Plex misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Togo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Togo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Plex manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Togo wants to improve his position but Plex is controlling well.
#T4#
Plex working the head and body with strikes.
Plex wants to control but Togo is keeping him busy.
Togo tries to get to full guard but Plex has control of the leg.
Plex scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Togo taking some punishment here, with Plex in his half guard.
Togo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Togo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Supa Plex dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Plex fails to land with a series of punches.
Togo tries to clinch there but Plex circles away.
#CL2#
Togo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Togo tries to pull guard but Plex forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Plex managing to block the knees to the body from Togo.
Plex tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Plex content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Plex is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Togo can't fight it off and eventually Plex manages to take the fight to the floor. Togo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Togo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togo tries to score a body lock takedown but Plex shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1##BC2#
Togo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Plex fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Togo sprawls well initially but Plex persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Togo is breathing heavily.
Togo wants to get back to his feet.
Plex winds up and cracks Togo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Plex wants to lay and pray for a moment but Togo keeps working.
Togo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Plex is working away from the top position though.
Plex scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Plex working over Togo with some ground and pound. Togo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plex throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Plex lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Togo works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Togo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plex can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Supa Plex overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Plex won't allow Togo to sweep him here.
Plex wants to control from the top but Togo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Togo has his foot on Plex's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Plex works his way back into a safe position though.
Plex trying to control the position from guard on top but Togo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Plex postures up and lands a big shot to Togo's brow.
Plex stopping the sweep attempt from Togo.
Togo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Plex pushing down on Togo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Plex is nestled in close to Togo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Togo is staying active underneath Plex, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Togo wants to improve his position but Plex is controlling well.
Plex is thwarting Togo's attempts to control the position.
Plex lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Plex looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Togo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Plex is keen to just control but Togo is a slippery customer.
Plex missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Plex is thwarting Togo's attempts to control the position.
Plex 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. Plex lands a nice short elbow.
Togo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plex looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Plex wants to lay and pray for a moment but Togo keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Supa Plex 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Plex scores with a sloppy right hand. Togo should have avoided that one.
Togo moves in looking to clinch but Plex pushes him off.
Togo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Togo moves out of range as Plex strikes.
Togo is looking to land body kicks.
Plex just misses with a punch to the body.
Togo avoids the body shot from Plex.
Togo tries to counter with a clinch but Plex shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Plex.
Plex wants to control for a moment but Togo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Plex. #T1#
Togo controlling the position well.
Togo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plex looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Togo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Plex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Togo can do to turn this around?
Togo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Plex.
Togo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plex is one step ahead there.
Togo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Togo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Plex lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Togo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Plex controls the pace.
Togo keeping moving, preventing Plex from controlling successfully.
Togo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Plex is now in half guard.
Plex trying to control the action but Togo is working from the bottom.
Plex is just content to waste time from the top position. Togo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Plex trying to control but Togo is working from the bottom. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Plex accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Plex won't allow Togo to sweep him here.
Plex wants to control from the top but Togo keeps moving.
Plex distracts Togo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Plex works over Togo with some ground and pound from guard.
Plex makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Plex landing some decent shots from guard.
Togo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Plex won't allow Togo to sweep him here.
Togo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Togo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Togo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Plex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Togo somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plex throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plex lands with a thumping leg kick.
Plex stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danny Togo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Supa Plex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Supa Plex is winning the standup battle so far.
Plex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Supa Plex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Plex, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Supa Plex! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Togo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zakrzewski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Zakrzewski slaps away a takedown attempt from Togo, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Togo closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Togo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zakrzewski goes for a takedown attempt but Togo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Togo takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski wants to get back to striking at distance but Togo won't allow it.
Zakrzewski is working for takedown but Togo is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Togo tries to land a knee to the head but Zakrzewski blocks with his arms.
Togo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zakrzewski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Togo.
Togo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zakrzewski circles away.
Togo fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Zakrzewski misses the target.
Togo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zakrzewski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zakrzewski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Togo tries to counter it with a takedown but Zakrzewski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Togo is defended easily by Zakrzewski.#T2##CL2#
Togo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Togo stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Togo manages to pull guard.
Togo is trying to keep Zakrzewski in close.
We've been hearing that Zakrzewski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Togo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zakrzewski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Togo pulls Zakrzewski in close to prevent any damage.
Togo keeping moving, preventing Zakrzewski from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Togo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zakrzewski defends it easily.#SUB#
Zakrzewski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Togo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zakrzewski has Togo in his guard.#REVB#
Togo won't allow Zakrzewski to get back to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Togo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Togo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Togo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zakrzewski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Zakrzewski stays in close to Togo's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Togo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zakrzewski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Togo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Togo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zakrzewski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Togo somewhat.
Togo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zakrzewski appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Togo closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Togo tightens his grip and picks Zakrzewski up, before dumping him to the ground. Zakrzewski manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Togo trying to pass the guard but Zakrzewski defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zakrzewski wants to control but Togo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Togo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zakrzewski is looking to control Togo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zakrzewski avoid being mounted?
Zakrzewski tries to kick Togo off but Togo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Togo not doing much here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zakrzewski gets full guard.#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.
Togo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Togo trying to control but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zakrzewski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zakrzewski wants it to stay on the feet.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Togo.
Zakrzewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zakrzewski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Togo. #T3##CL2#
Togo moves into range and clinches up with Zakrzewski.
Togo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zakrzewski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zakrzewski tries to break free but Togo pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Togo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Togo darts in and clinches Zakrzewski up against the cage.
Zakrzewski keeps control of Togo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Togo prevents the takedown attempt.
Togo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Togo wants to break free but Zakrzewski has control.
Togo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zakrzewski to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Togo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zakrzewski uses from the top position. #T4##ES2#
Togo pushes Zakrzewski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Togo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zakrzewski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zakrzewski darts in looking for a takedown but Togo gets double underhooks and turns Zakrzewski into the cage.
And Togo tries to counter it with a takedown but Zakrzewski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Togo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Togo taking a breather.
Zakrzewski can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Zakrzewski manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Togo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Zakrzewski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Togo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Zakrzewski as Togo shoots in.
Zakrzewski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Togo manages to circle out of the way.
Togo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zakrzewski is looking to counter the offense by Togo and move into the clinch.
Zakrzewski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zakrzewski wants it to stay on the feet.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Togo.
Togo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zakrzewski avoids it really well and circles away.
Zakrzewski wants to clinch up but Togo keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski tests Togo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Togo moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zakrzewski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Zakrzewski tries to circle away but Togo has him pinned against the cage.
Togo is trying to break the clinch but Zakrzewski is controlling him.#TD2#
Togo pulls Zakrzewski into guard.
Danny Togo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zakrzewski trying to control but Togo is working from the bottom.
Zakrzewski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Togo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zakrzewski defends it easily.
Togo wants to stand but Zakrzewski is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Zakrzewski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Togo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zakrzewski is one step ahead there.
Togo is trying to keep Zakrzewski in close.
Zakrzewski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Zakrzewski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Togo keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zakrzewski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Togo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Togo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Togo is trying to control Zakrzewski's posture but Zakrzewski avoids it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Togo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zakrzewski swivels and escapes.
Togo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zakrzewski pinned against the cage. Zakrzewski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zakrzewski tries for a takedown but Togo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Togo clinches up against the cage.
Zakrzewski goes for a takedown attempt but Togo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Togo closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Krzysztof Zakrzewski.
I think Togo 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Togo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Togo has closed the distance and engaged Zakrzewski in a clinch.
Zakrzewski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Zakrzewski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Togo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zakrzewski.
Togo stalling the fight.
Togo is looking to break free of the clinch but Zakrzewski has double underhooks.
Togo is trying to break the clinch but Zakrzewski has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Zakrzewski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Togo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zakrzewski tries to counter by clinching up but Togo breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togo fails to land the takedown.
Togo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zakrzewski.#CL2#
Togo rushes Zakrzewski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zakrzewski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Togo's efforts to push away.#T1#
Togo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zakrzewski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Togo.#TD2#
Togo drags the fight down to the ground.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Togo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Togo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zakrzewski wants to control from the top but Togo keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Togo working for submissions but it's allowed Zakrzewski to get to half guard.
Togo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Togo is looking to improve his position.
Togo is doing well to control the position and prevent Zakrzewski from advancing to side control.#T3#
Togo is looking for a sweep. Zakrzewski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Togo is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Togo darts in looking for a takedown but Zakrzewski gets double underhooks and turns Togo into the cage.
Zakrzewski stuffs the takedown attempt from Togo. Togo gets slowly back to his feet.
Togo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Togo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Togo duly obliges.
Zakrzewski dives in and grabs Togo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Togo pushes down on Zakrzewski's head and hops out.#TD2#
Togo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zakrzewski parries the strikes from Togo easily there. Togo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zakrzewski to escape.
#T4#
Togo throws an elbow but Zakrzewski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Togo working away.
Togo taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Togo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Togo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zakrzewski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee asks Togo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Togo prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Togo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zakrzewski darts in trying to clinch
and Togo counters with a two punch combo.
Zakrzewski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zakrzewski wants it to stay on the feet.
Zakrzewski attempts a counter takedown but Togo avoids it well and moves away.
Togo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zakrzewski sprawls well. Zakrzewski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Togo gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Togo has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togo taking a breather.
Togo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zakrzewski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Togo.#T1#
Zakrzewski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Togo prevents it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Togo throws an elbow but misses.
Zakrzewski tries to pull guard but Togo holds him up against the cage and eventually Zakrzewski drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Togo jumps into guard, dragging Zakrzewski to the mat.
Togo wants to stand and escape but Zakrzewski is having none of it.
Zakrzewski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Togo wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Togo is pulling down on Zakrzewski's head. It's preventing any offense from Zakrzewski, at least for the moment.
Togo wants to sweep here but Zakrzewski controlling him for the moment.
Togo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zakrzewski is controlling him.
Togo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Togo scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Togo but Togo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zakrzewski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Togo misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Togo darts in and clinches Zakrzewski up against the cage.
Togo tries for a takedown but Zakrzewski manages to get underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Zakrzewski has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Togo wants a takedown but no success here.
Togo throws an elbow that misses.
Togo trying to land knees to the body.
Togo is leaning against Zakrzewski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zakrzewski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Togo to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Togo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Togo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zakrzewski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Togo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zakrzewski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Togo smiles and moves away.
Togo shoots in but Zakrzewski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Togo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zakrzewski's waist but Zakrzewski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Togo off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zakrzewski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Togo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zakrzewski defends well and Togo ends up having to push Zakrzewski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Togo 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Togo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zakrzewski.
Togo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zakrzewski defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Zakrzewski.
Togo shapes to counter with a head kick.
Togo is looking to chop away at Zakrzewski's legs.
Togo slaps away a takedown attempt from Zakrzewski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togo throws a low kick, looking for Zakrzewski's leg but Zakrzewski calmly moves out of range.
Togo scores with a body shot.
Togo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Togo digs a good body shot into Zakrzewski's ribs.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Togo tests Zakrzewski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Togo misses with a head kick.
Togo throws a wild body kick that Zakrzewski sees coming a mile off.
Togo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zakrzewski circles away.
Zakrzewski stuffs the takedown attempt from Togo. Togo gets slowly back to his feet.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Togo.
Togo shoots for a takedown but Zakrzewski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Togo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zakrzewski.
Danny Togo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Togo fails with a takedown attempt.
Zakrzewski throws a big counter combination but Togo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Zakrzewski connects with a leg kick.
Togo fails with a takedown attempt.
Togo shoots in looking for a takedown. Zakrzewski tries to sprawl out of it but Togo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zakrzewski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zakrzewski scores with a head kick. Togo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Togo closes the distance and clinches up with Zakrzewski, looking for a takedown. Togo pushes Zakrzewski against the cage but Zakrzewski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zakrzewski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Togo swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Togo pushes Zakrzewski up against the cage in a clinch.
Togo stalling against the cage.
Zakrzewski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Togo to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Togo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Togo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Togo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zakrzewski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zakrzewski wants to control from the top but Togo keeps moving. #T4#
Togo wants to stand and escape but Zakrzewski is having none of it. #SUB2#
Togo working for a triangle but Zakrzewski defends it easily.
Togo trying to keep a closed guard but Zakrzewski is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zakrzewski 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Togo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Togo 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Togo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Butterfinger throws a looping overhand right but Togo ducks down to avoid it.
Togo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Butterfinger defends it nicely.
Lionel Butterfinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Togo goes for a double leg but Butterfinger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Butterfinger continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Butterfinger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Butterfinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Togo.
Togo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Butterfinger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Togo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Togo successfully pulls guard.
Butterfinger wants to control from the top but Togo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Butterfinger is sitting in close to Togo's body. Togo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Butterfinger is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Butterfinger is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Togo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danny Togo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Togo shoots for a double leg takedown but Collins sprawls well. He's pushed Togo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Togo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Togo.
Togo tries to clinch up.
Togo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Collins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Togo, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Collins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Togo's head.
The fighters circling - Collins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Collins.
Collins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Togo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Collins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Togo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Collins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Togo is trying to maintain the position but Collins is very close to passing his half guard.
Collins controlling the pace.
Togo is trying to maintain the position but Collins is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Collins wants to take a breather but Togo is having none of it.
Collins moves nicely into side control.
Togo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Togo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Collins.
Collins winds up and cracks Togo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Collins trying to control from half guard but Togo is working away.
Collins tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Togo. #SUB2#
Togo is defending against the submission attempts here by Collins.
#T3#
Togo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Collins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Togo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Collins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Togo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Collins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Togo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Togo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Togo closes the distance and clinches up with Collins, looking for a takedown. Togo pushes Collins against the cage but Collins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Collins as Togo shoots in.
Togo is breathing heavily.
Togo fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Collins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Togo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Togo tries to clinch up but Collins circles away and keeps his distance.
Togo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Collins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Collins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Togo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seth Collins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Collins gets a double leg takedown into Togo's guard.
Togo pushes Collins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Togo with a poor takedown
and Collins counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Collins drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Togo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Togo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Collins working for a triangle but Togo defends it easily.
Togo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Togo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins being controlled here, momentarily.
Togo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Collins can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Collins working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Togo has passed into half guard!
Togo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Togo stalling. #SUB#
Togo seems to be looking for submissions.
Togo passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Togo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Collins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Togo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Togo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SU#
Togo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Togo shoots in for a double leg but Collins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Collins is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
Togo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Togo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Collins gets a clinch.
Collins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Togo walks away with a smile on his face. Collins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Collins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU2#
Collins stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Togo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Togo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Togo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Collins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Togo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Togo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Collins moves in looking to clinch but Togo pushes him off.#TD2#
Collins shoots in and gets a takedown into Togo's guard.
Collins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Togo keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Togo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Collins postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Togo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Collins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Togo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Togo shoots for a double leg takedown but Collins sprawls well. He's pushed Togo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Collins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Togo defends it well.
Togo shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense.
A nice side step and Collins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Collins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Collins stalls. #TD2#
Togo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Collins is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Togo to the mat. Togo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Collins trying to control but Togo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Togo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Collins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Togo is trying to work for a sweep but Collins has mounted him!
Togo taking shots to the head.
Collins looking to finish Togo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Togo!
Togo tries to hold on but Collins pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Collins lands a heavy elbow.
Collins looking to control but Togo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Collins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Togo wants to hold on but Collins pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Collins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Togo is now in Collins's guard. A big mistake from Collins there, giving up the dominant position!
Danny Togo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins is looking to stand up but Togo isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Togo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Collins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Togo has managed to get both his arms back between Collins's legs - danger averted.
Togo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Collins is looking for a triangle but Togo pushes his legs off easily.
Togo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Collins 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Collins! |
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