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Event:
EMPIRE 12: Kaca vs Bellington
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Naragami wants to clinch up but Reynolds keeps it at a distance.
Reynolds moves in looking to clinch but Naragami pushes him off.
A jab from Naragami finds it's way through Reynolds's defenses.
Naragami scores with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Naragami coming out on top.
Naragami connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Reynolds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reynolds showed some decent athleticism there.
Reynolds takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Naragami is trying to maintain the position but Reynolds is very close to passing his half guard.
Naragami's coaches at Tokyo Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Naragami is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Reynolds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reynolds slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Naragami wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
Reynolds seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Reynolds moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Reynolds is trying to get an arm triangle but Naragami is defending well.
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.
Reynolds controls the position from side control.
Reynolds tries to advance to mount but can't.
Reynolds content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Reynolds has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Reynolds is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Naragami is trying to escape and Reynolds transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Naragami is forced to tap! Nice work there by Reynolds! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kai Reynolds!
Post fight, an emotional Kai Reynolds said 'Sweep the leg'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN6
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Lake throws a good cross that connects.
#TD#
Lake feints and as Naragami raises his hands in defense, Lake changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Naragami controls Lake momentarily but Lake frees himself.
Lake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Naragami on the ground.
Lake working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Naragami is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lake is aware though and is defending well.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Naragami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Naragami is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Naragami is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lake rolls with it to try and escape but Naragami cranks on the arm and Lake is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinko Naragami! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN4
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Naragami misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Hasek counters with a shoot takedown. Naragami fights it but they end up in guard.
Naragami being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naragami is trying to keep Hasek in close.
Hasek throws a big right hand that misses.
Naragami looking for a sweep. Not yet Naragami, not yet.
Naragami controls Hasek momentarily but Hasek frees himself.
Naragami pulls Hasek in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasek wants to pass the guard but Naragami is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hasek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Naragami controls Hasek momentarily but Hasek frees himself. #T1#
Hasek passes into half guard.
Hasek trying to pass the guard but Naragami defending well.
Hasek content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Naragami wants to control but Hasek is keeping busy.
Hasek trying to mount his opponent but Naragami defends it.
Hasek is thwarting Naragami's attempts to control the position.
Naragami's coaches at Tokyo Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Hasek is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Naragami is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hasek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hasek's back!
Will Naragami go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hasek is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hasek defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Naragami keeps control of the position as Hasek tries to break free.
#T3#
Hasek turns into Naragami and is now in his guard.
#SU2#
Hasek stands up and waves to Naragami to follow him.
Naragami connects with a right hand. Hasek shakes it off.
Naragami connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Hasek drives through with a takedown into Naragami's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Naragami is looking for a triangle but Hasek pushes his legs off easily.
Naragami trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naragami swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hasek advances position into side control!#T4#
Naragami tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hasek tries to advance to mount but can't.
Naragami is trying to control Hasek's posture but Hasek avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasek misses with the ground and pound.
Hasek working away.
Hasek has control of an arm but Naragami manages to advance to Hasek's back!
I really don't envy Hasek right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Naragami patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hasek is trying to break free.
Hasek breaks Naragami's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Hasek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Naragami with a nice cross.
Naragami lands a right hook to the body.
Naragami getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Hasek forces Naragami back against the cage and clinches.
Naragami keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hasek's efforts to push away.
Naragami keeps control of Hasek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Naragami lands with a right to the head.
Naragami tries to circle away but Hasek has him pinned against the cage.
Hasek misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hasek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naragami misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Hasek has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Naragami is trying to keep an underhook but Hasek manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hasek is thwarting Naragami's attempts to control the position.
Hasek prevents Naragami from improving his position.#T1#
Hasek is controlling the pace.
Naragami wants to get back to full guard.
Hasek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Naragami's head.
Naragami trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hasek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Naragami holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hasek tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hasek avoids the attempt from Naragami to control.
Dominick Hasek has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Naragami regains half guard.
Hasek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hasek slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Naragami manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Naragami throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hasek uses it to pass to side control.
Hasek controlling the position. #SUB2#
Hasek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hasek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Naragami wants to control but Hasek postures up.#T3#
Naragami tries to control but Hasek manages to take his back.
Naragami avoids the strikes from Hasek.
Naragami just trying to survive but Hasek is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Naragami can't escape the position.
Naragami covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hasek biding his time, controlling Naragami. #SUB2#
Hasek is persistently looking for the submission but Naragami is defending it well.
Hasek is breathing heavily.
Naragami manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hasek's guard. Nice work there by Naragami.
Hasek looking for a sweep. Not yet Hasek, not yet. #T4#
Hasek keeping moving, preventing Naragami from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Naragami has gone for a leg lock! Hasek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Naragami's guard.#REVB#
Naragami working a defensive guard but Hasek manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Naragami's face as Hasek controls the position.
Naragami can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Hasek has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Naragami tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hasek swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Hasek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Hasek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Naragami scores with a hook to the body. Hasek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hasek misses with a series of wild punches.
Naragami connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hasek momentarily.
Naragami stuns Hasek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Naragami lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hasek at a distance.
Naragami scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice cross by Naragami.
Naragami scores with a hook to the body. Hasek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Naragami catches Hasek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hasek is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Naragami.
Shinko Naragami is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Naragami circles away.
Naragami lands with an overhand left.
Hasek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Naragami getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Naragami feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haseks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Naragami lands with a nice body punch.
Hasek throws a head kick that misses
and Naragami counters with a nice body shot.
Naragami lands with a right hand.
Hasek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Hasek bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naragami struggling a bit here.
Naragami tries to buck Hasek off but Hasek is having none of it.
Hasek tries to move to mount but Naragami blocks the move with his legs.
Naragami is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Naragami struggling a bit here.#T2#
Hasek trying to control the action but Naragami is working from the bottom.
Naragami wants to control but Hasek postures up.
Naragami is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hasek is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Naragami is trying to escape the position but Hasek is controlling the position.
Hasek working away.
Naragami is looking for a sweep.
Hasek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naragami keeps working.
Naragami sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Hasek wants to free his trapped foot but Naragami is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Naragami is trying to control but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Naragami lands a jab to Hasek's midsection.
Shinko Naragami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naragami jabs Hasek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Naragami lands with a straight right. Hasek didn't see that one coming.
Naragami thuds his right hand into Hasek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hasek takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Hasek. Those never looked like landing.
Naragami connects with a jab.
Naragami connects with a single shot there.
Naragami tries to clinch but Hasek moves out of range.
Hasek is looking for the big counter here.
Hasek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shinko Naragami is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naragami lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naragami scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hasek doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from Naragami.
Naragami wants to clinch but Hasek slips to the side#TD2#
and Hasek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hasek.
Naragami is trying to keep Hasek in close.
Shinko Naragami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominick Hasek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinko Naragami showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hasek 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominick Hasek! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN3
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Naragami jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL2#
Naragami gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it misses.
Naragami wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Naragami's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gnilrets is pushing Naragami up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow strike.
Gnilrets lands an elbow just above Naragami 's eye.
Naragami blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naragami dodges an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Gnilrets manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Gnilrets closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Naragami avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.#T1#
Gnilrets lands a body shot in the clinch.
Naragami avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Naragami is trying to break the clinch but Gnilrets is controlling him.
Gnilrets looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gnilrets pushes off an throws an elbow but Naragami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Naragami letting Gnilrets take a breather here.
Gnilrets pushes off an throws an elbow but Naragami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Naragami avoids the elbow strike from Gnilrets, against the cage.
Gnilrets lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Naragami wants to get back to striking at distance but Gnilrets won't allow it.
#BC#
Gnilrets's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Naragami with a jab.
Naragami takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Gnilrets takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Gnilrets forces Naragami back against the cage and clinches.
Naragami avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets throws an elbow that misses.
Naragami makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gnilrets lands a nice elbow.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gnilrets lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Naragami can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Gnilrets.
Naragami working aggressively here.
#BC#
Gnilrets pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Naragami throws a good cross that connects.
Gnilrets definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gnilrets showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Naragami.
#T3#
Naragami fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Gnilrets moves into range and clinches up with Naragami.
Gnilrets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gnilrets lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Naragami avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Naragami looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow over the top.
Naragami avoids the elbow strike from Gnilrets, against the cage.
Gnilrets pushes off an throws an elbow but Naragami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Naragami is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gnilrets creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've been informed that Naragami has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Naragami blocks an elbow strike.
Naragami on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow over the top.
Gnilrets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow over the top.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow strike.
Naragami is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gnilrets just misses with a elbow thrown towards Naragami's brow. #BC#
Gnilrets breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Naragami moves into range and clinches up with Gnilrets.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naragami blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gnilrets just misses with a elbow thrown towards Naragami's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niamajla Gnilrets dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Naragami connects with a jab.#CL#
Gnilrets moves into range and clinches up with Naragami.
Naragami takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gnilrets obliges.
Gnilrets creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Naragami blocks an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Niamajla Gnilrets has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gnilrets throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Naragami has a couple of punches blocked by Gnilrets.
Naragami avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Naragami dodges an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gnilrets is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Naragami has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gnilrets tries to land a knee to the head but Naragami blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Gnilrets's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Naragami digs a good hook to Gnilrets's body.
#CL#
Gnilrets clinches up with Naragami and pushes him back against the cage.
Naragami is trying to pull guard but Gnilrets has him pressed against the cage.
Gnilrets looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gnilrets is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naragami can do to turn this around?
Naragami misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gnilrets throws an elbow but misses.
Gnilrets pushes off an throws an elbow but Naragami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Naragami is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gnilrets lands a nice shot to the body.
Gnilrets pushes off an throws an elbow but Naragami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Naragami swings wildly with an uppercut but Gnilrets uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gnilrets looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Naragami trying to stall but Gnilrets improves his position.
Gnilrets creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gnilrets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Naragami wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Naragami wants to get back to striking at distance but Gnilrets won't allow it.
Gnilrets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Naragami has had enough of the clinch but Gnilrets keeps him there for the moment.
Naragami blocks an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Naragami misses with some punches.
Gnilrets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gnilrets creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Naragami tries to pull guard but Gnilrets forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Naragami looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gnilrets just misses with a elbow thrown towards Naragami's brow.
Naragami can't break the clinch.
Gnilrets looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Naragami wants to break free but Gnilrets has control.
Naragami blocks an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Naragami blocks the elbow strike.
Gnilrets creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gnilrets throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gnilrets throws an elbow that misses.
Gnilrets scores with a hook to the body.
Gnilrets lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gnilrets just misses with a elbow thrown towards Naragami's brow. #T4#
Gnilrets creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Gnilrets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gnilrets here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#CL#
Gnilrets has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gnilrets lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Naragami backwards.
Naragami dodges an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gnilrets just misses with a elbow thrown towards Naragami's brow.
Naragami takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow over the top.
Gnilrets has Naragami pressed against the cage, preventing Naragami from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Naragami is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gnilrets to keep the fight standing.
Niamajla Gnilrets has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinko Naragami.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gnilrets.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naragami wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Naragami blocks an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niamajla Gnilrets dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Gnilrets rushes Naragami and presses him up against the cage.
Naragami wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Naragami avoids the elbow strike from Gnilrets, against the cage.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow strike.
Naragami tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow strike.
Gnilrets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gnilrets gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gnilrets lands a damaging elbow.
Gnilrets has Naragami pressed against the cage, preventing Naragami from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Naragami tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Naragami takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gnilrets holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Naragami avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Naragami tries to circle away but Gnilrets has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gnilrets throws an elbow but misses.
Gnilrets throws an elbow that misses.
Gnilrets lands an elbow just above Naragami 's eye.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it misses.
Naragami takes an elbow to the temple.
Gnilrets lands an elbow just above Naragami 's eye.
Gnilrets creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Naragami's defenses.
Naragami avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.#T2#
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow over the top.
Gnilrets lands with a left to the head.
Naragami avoids the elbow strike from Gnilrets, against the cage.
Gnilrets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Naragami wants to break free but Gnilrets has control.
Naragami dodges an elbow strike from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gnilrets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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!
Naragami looking to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gnilrets throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Naragami avoids a wild elbow strike from Gnilrets.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gnilrets throws an elbow but misses.
Gnilrets has Naragami pressed against the cage.
Gnilrets lands with a right to the head.
Gnilrets lands an elbow inside.
Gnilrets creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Naragami's defenses.
Gnilrets has Naragami pressed against the cage, preventing Naragami from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow over the top.
Naragami is trying to break the clinch but Gnilrets is controlling him.
Naragami wants to get back to striking at distance but Gnilrets won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gnilrets throws an elbow but misses.
Gnilrets misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Naragami blocks the elbow strike.
Gnilrets tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Naragami blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Gnilrets.
Naragami tries to break free but Gnilrets pushes him back against the cage.
Gnilrets scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gnilrets tries to work over Naragami's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gnilrets throws an elbow but misses.
Naragami blocks the elbow strike.
Naragami tries to circle away but Gnilrets has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Gnilrets escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Naragami rushes Gnilrets and presses him up against the cage.
Shinko Naragami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niamajla Gnilrets is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naragami blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niamajla Gnilrets showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gnilrets, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niamajla Gnilrets!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Niamajla Gnilrets made sure he mentioned Bondi MMA 🏝️, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Naragami lands a jab to the head.
Naragami scores with a nice right hand.
Azarola tries a head kick but it misses.
Azarola scores with a kick to the midsection.
Azarola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shinko Naragami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naragami scores with a punch to the head.
Naragami scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Naragami swings for the body but Azarola moves out of range.
Azarola lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naragami connects with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Naragami finds it's target.
Azarola misses the jab.
Nice cross by Naragami.
Azarola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Naragami is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Naragami lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Naragami lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Azarola lands a leg kick that knocks Naragami off balance momentarily.
Azarola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Azarola throws a lazy head kick
and Naragami connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azarola takes one on the button.
Naragami tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Azarola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Naragami connects with a single shot there.
Naragami lands a nice looking body shot.
Naragami uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Azarola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naragami thuds his right hand into Azarola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Azarola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Naragami scores with a hook to the body. Azarola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Azarola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azarola throws a hook but Naragami blocks it.
Naragami was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Azarola throws a big shot that misses.
Azarola misses with a hook
and Naragami counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Azarola thinking.
Naragami lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Azarola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Azarola misses with a body punch
and Naragami counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Naragami cracks a nice hook into Azarola's ribs.
Naragami closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Azarola takes one to the chin there.
Naragami bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Azarola tries to get set, Naragami tries to push him back and clinch up but Azarola manages to avoid the attempt.
Naragami checks a low kick from Azarola.
Naragami throws a combination. Azarola tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Naragami connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Azarola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Azarola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naragami fails with an attempt to clinch.
Naragami doesn't manage to clinch there - Azarola circles away.
Naragami dips to his left and cracks Azarola with an uppercut!
Azarola misses with an uppercut. Naragami saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Azarola.
Naragami dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naragami blocks a leg kick.
Naragami lands a nice shot to the body.
Naragami slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
No joy there for Naragami, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Naragami checks the leg kick.
Azarola throws a leg kick which misses Naragami's front leg but catches the back leg as Naragami tries to avoid it.
Naragami changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naragami bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naragami tries to counter by clinching up but Azarola breaks away and moves out of range.
Naragami throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Azarola on the side of the head.
Naragami works the jab nicely.
Naragami clobbers Azarola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Azarola misses with a head kick.
Naragami slips a jab from Azarola.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naragami tries to close the distance and clinch up but Azarola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Azarola follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Naragami lands an impressive looking overhand right. Azarola doesn't seem phased though.
Naragami lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinko Naragami dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Naragami tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Azarola misses with a head kick.
Naragami scores with a one two! Azarola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Azarola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Naragami keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Azarola with a nice calf kick.
Naragami dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naragami jabs at Azarola's body.
Naragami works over Azarola's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azarola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azarola is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Naragami moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Naragami is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Naragami jabs Azarola right on the nose. Azarola blinks but takes it well.
Azarola keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Azarola is looking to slow Naragami down with leg kicks.
Naragami goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Naragami is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azarola can do to turn this around?
Azarola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Azarola looks to land a right hand but Naragami moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Azarola.
Naragami moves out of range as Azarola strikes.
Azarola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Azarola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Azarola with a hook.
Naragami throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azarola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Azarola walks into a straight right hand from Naragami.
Naragami scores with a hook to the body. Azarola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azarola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Naragami lands a head shot.
Naragami cracks Azarola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Azarola throws a jab but it's blocked by Naragami.
Azarola scores with a jab to the head.
Naragami is looking to clinch.
Azarola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Naragami feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azarolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Azarola ducks right into an uppercut from Naragami.
A telegraphed right hand from Azarola misses the target.
It looked like Naragami wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azarola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Azarola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Naragami. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Azarola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Azarola moves forwards but Naragami connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Azarola throws a leg kick
and Naragami counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naragami lands a nice shot that snaps Azarola's head back.
Azarola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Naragami finds it's way round the side to connect with Azarola's head.
Naragami scores with a hook to the body. Azarola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Azarola is looking to chop away at Naragami's legs.
Azarola walks into a stiff left hand from Naragami.
Naragami sizes up Azarola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab lands there for Naragami.
A left lands for Naragami.
Azarola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azarola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Naragami moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
Azarola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Naragami moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Azarola looks for the body kick but Naragami saw that one coming.
Naragami works over Azarola's head and body with a nice combination.
Naragami connects with a body shot.
Azarola takes one on the button.
Azarola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Naragami lands a nice hook to Azarola's body. Azarola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Azarola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naragami lands with a nice body punch.
Azarola swings widly with a right hand
and Naragami cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azarola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinko Naragami dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Naragami getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Azarola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Azarola there as he acknowledges the shot.
Azarola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Naragami cracks Azarola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Naragami doesn't manage to clinch there - Azarola circles away.
Azarola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Naragami checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Naragami moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Naragami uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azarola.
Naragami connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Azarola momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Azarola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Naragami tries to clinch there but Azarola circles away.
Naragami lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naragami connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Naragami scores with a decent looking hook.
Azarola throws a leg kick but Naragami checks it.
Naragami scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shinko Naragami is winning the standup battle so far.
Azarola throws a poor cross that misses
and Naragami counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Naragami tries to clinch up but Azarola circles away and keeps his distance.
Azarola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Naragami lands a really nice looking cross but Azarola seems unphased.
Naragami checks a low kick from Azarola.
Azarola avoids the body shot from Naragami.
Azarola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A right-left combo lands from Naragami.
Azarola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Naragami scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azarola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Naragami.
Naragami throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azarola throws out a counter right but Naragami avoids it with no problem.
Naragami with a jab.
Naragami digs a good body shot into Azarola's ribs.
Naragami displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azarola throws out the jab.
Naragami cracks Azarola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Naragami lands a lovely overhand right.
Azarola avoids the body shot from Naragami.
Azarola replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Naragami blocks it well.
Azarola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Naragami's head.
Naragami digs a good hook to Azarola's body.
Azarola swings for the body but Naragami moves out of range.
#T3#
Azarola gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Naragami counters with a right hand to the body.
Naragami connects with a nice looking jab.
Naragami scores with a nice right hand.
Naragami scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Azarola throws a jab when Naragami was well out of range.
Naragami scores with a jab.
Naragami moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Azarola gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Naragami.
Naragami paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azarola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Naragami is working the combinations to good effect here.
Azarola takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A clash of legs there as Naragami blocks the low kick.#T4#
Naragami slips a straight right by Azarola.
Naragami moves away from the strike by Azarola.
Good exchange - Naragami coming out on top.
Naragami lands a lovely overhand right.
Azarola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Azarola there as he acknowledges the shot.
Azarola slips a jab from Naragami.
Naragami cracks Azarola with an open hand slap.
Azarola's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Naragami connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Azarola scrambles back to his feet.
Azarola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naragami with a hook.
Naragami loads up on a big right hand but Azarola slips the punch.
Zigor Azarola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shinko Naragami is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Naragami dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinko Naragami showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Naragami 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinko Naragami! |
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