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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Sheldon has closed the distance and engaged Kyokusei in a clinch.
Kyokusei looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kyokusei landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kyokusei wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sheldon has him pressed against the cage.
Kyokusei is trying to break the clinch but Sheldon is controlling him.#BC2#
Kyokusei breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Sheldon clinches up against the cage.
Kyokusei wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sheldon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kyokusei after a bit of a struggle.
Kyokusei is trying to break the clinch but Sheldon is controlling him.
Sheldon tries to break the clinch but Kyokusei is controlling the position.
Sheldon keeps control of Kyokusei as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kyokusei is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sheldon stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kyokusei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Sheldon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kyokusei is looking to break free of the clinch but Sheldon has double underhooks.
Kyokusei wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sheldon has Kyokusei pressed against the cage, preventing Kyokusei from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Kyokusei tries to break the clinch but Sheldon is controlling the position.
Kyokusei wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kyokusei is trying to push Sheldon away but Sheldon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sheldon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sheldon is trying to pull guard but Kyokusei turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Sheldon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sheldon jumps into guard, dragging Kyokusei to the mat.
Sheldon wants to sweep but no luck.
Sheldon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Sheldon is working an open guard so Kyokusei takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kyokusei is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Sheldon forces Kyokusei back against the cage and clinches.
Sheldon tries to pull guard but Kyokusei holds him up against the cage and eventually Sheldon drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Kyokusei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daiboru Kyokusei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sheldon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Sheldon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sheldon manages to end up in side control.
Kyokusei wants to get back to his feet but Sheldon is dominant here and he's now got Kyokusei's back!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyokusei is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sheldon.
Sheldon throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Kyokusei covering up well under a series of strikes from Sheldon. #SUB#
Sheldon working for the choke.
Sheldon missing with punches from the back.
Sheldon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kyokusei doesn't escape.
Kyokusei is trying to get back to his feet but Sheldon has full control of the position and if anything, Kyokusei has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kyokusei is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sheldon.
#T3#
Kyokusei is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Sheldon looking for the RNC.
Sheldon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kyokusei wants to get back to his feet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyokusei tries to escape the position.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sheldon controls the position.#SUB#
Sheldon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kyokusei has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#ES2#
Kyokusei manages to escape to his feet.
Kyokusei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Sheldon moves into range and clinches up with Kyokusei.
Sheldon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kyokusei is trying to push Sheldon away but Sheldon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Sheldon jumps into guard, dragging Kyokusei to the mat.
Sheldon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kyokusei would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Sheldon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Sheldon forces Kyokusei back against the cage and clinches.
We've been informed that Kyokusei has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sheldon tries a knee to the head but Kyokusei blocks it.
Sheldon is working for takedown but Kyokusei is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sheldon stalls.
Kyokusei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Kyokusei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kyokusei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sheldon jumps guard but Kyokusei stands there with Sheldon around his waist. Sheldon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyokusei tries to break free but Sheldon pushes him back against the cage.
Sheldon prevents Kyokusei from breaking the clinch.
Kyokusei can't break the clinch.
Kyokusei is breathing heavily.
Sheldon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Sheldon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kyokusei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sheldon can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Sheldon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sheldon jumps guard and drags Kyokusei to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sheldon seems keen to control Kyokusei's posture.
Sheldon is trying to keep Kyokusei in close.
#SU2#
Kyokusei decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kyokusei lands a front kick.
Nice body kick there by Kyokusei.
Sheldon looks for the body kick but Kyokusei saw that one coming.
As Sheldon backs off Kyokusei throws a huge counter combo but Sheldon manages to avoid it all.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Sheldon counters by clinching up. #T2#
Kyokusei misses with a punch on the inside.
Kyokusei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kyokusei is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sheldon is trying to drag Kyokusei to the mat but Kyokusei just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sheldon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kyokusei trying to land knees to the body.
Sheldon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kyokusei up against the cage.
Sheldon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kyokusei can do to turn this around?
Sheldon tries to break free but Kyokusei pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kyokusei manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Sheldon rushes Kyokusei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Sheldon wants to break free but Kyokusei has control.
Sheldon controlling the action here for a moment.
Sheldon lands a left hand.
Sheldon avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Kyokusei manages to break the clinch.
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Sheldon moves out of range easily.
Sheldon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sheldon shoots in for a double leg but Kyokusei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Sheldon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kyokusei has Sheldon pressed against the cage, preventing Sheldon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kyokusei is trying to break the clinch but Sheldon has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Kyokusei is trying to break free.
Sheldon fails to pull guard.
Sheldon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kyokusei's efforts to push away.
Sheldon tries to pull guard but Kyokusei holds him up against the cage and eventually Sheldon drops back down to his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sheldon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sheldon is trying to force a seperation but Kyokusei has the dominant position.#BC2#
Kyokusei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Sheldon moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sheldon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kyokusei up against the cage.
Kyokusei wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Sheldon dominated that second round.
That's time! Sheldon'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#
Sheldon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sheldon closes the distance and clinches up with Kyokusei, looking for a takedown. Sheldon pushes Kyokusei against the cage but Kyokusei circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Sheldon pushes Kyokusei up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheldon is trying to break the clinch but Kyokusei is controlling him.
Sheldon wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Kyokusei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sheldon shoots in for a takedown but Kyokusei shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Sheldon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheldon shoots in for a double leg but Kyokusei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kyokusei misses with a body kick.
Kyokusei throws a front kick that sends Sheldon stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheldon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyokusei moves away.
Sheldon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyokusei.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kyokusei throws a right and a left that Sheldon avoids nicely.
Sheldon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Sheldon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kyokusei circles away.
Sheldon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kyokusei sprawls well. Kyokusei wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sheldon gets slowly back to his feet.
Kyokusei looks to land a combination but Sheldon avoids it well. #TD#
Sheldon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kyokusei to the ground. Sheldon is now in Kyokusei's guard.
Sheldon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyokusei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyokusei wants to stand and escape but Sheldon is having none of it.
Sheldon throwing strikes from guard but Kyokusei blocks nicely.
Kyokusei is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kyokusei can't keep his opponent in guard - Sheldon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##ES2#
Kyokusei has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sheldon is on him like a limpet, forcing Kyokusei back against the cage.
Sheldon taking a breather.
Sheldon keeps control of Kyokusei as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sheldon prevents Kyokusei from breaking the clinch.
Kyokusei prevents Sheldon from breaking the clinch.
Sheldon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kyokusei prevents it.
#BC2#
Kyokusei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Sheldon clinches up with Kyokusei and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyokusei wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Sheldon is looking to break free of the clinch but Kyokusei has double underhooks.
Sheldon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sheldon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kyokusei walks away with a smile on his face. Sheldon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A combination from Kyokusei does no damage.
Sheldon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Kyokusei.
Kyokusei stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Kyokusei forces Sheldon back against the cage and clinches.
Sheldon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kyokusei is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kyokusei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sheldon is trying to break the clinch but Kyokusei has him pressed against the cage.
Sheldon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kyokusei prevents it.
#T4#
Kyokusei is looking to break free of the clinch but Sheldon has double underhooks.
Kyokusei wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sheldon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sheldon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kyokusei gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyokusei wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sheldon has him pressed against the cage.
Sheldon is looking to break free of the clinch but Kyokusei has double underhooks.
Sheldon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Connor Sheldon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kyokusei wants to break free but Sheldon has control.
Daiboru Kyokusei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor Sheldon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sheldon wants a takedown but no success here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daiboru Kyokusei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sheldon 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Sheldon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Messi throws a head kick that half lands.
Kyokusei looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Messi pushes Kyokusei up against the cage in a clinch.
Kyokusei definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A frustrated look appears on Kyokusei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kyokusei is looking to break free of the clinch but Messi has double underhooks. #BC2#
Messi breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Messi has Kyokusei up against the cage in a clinch.
Messi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Messi just leaning against Kyokusei, taking a breather. #BC2#
Messi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Messi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Messi moves out of range easily.
Kyokusei scores with a head kick.
Messi avoids the head kick by Kyokusei.
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Messi moves out of range easily.
Messi keeps Kyokusei at a distance using the push kick. #T1##CL2#
Messi clinches.
Messi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kyokusei wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Messi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kyokusei regains guard.
Kyokusei is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Messi is controlling him.
Messi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Messi trying to control but Kyokusei is working from the bottom.
Kyokusei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kyokusei can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Messi controls the pace.
Kyokusei wants to stand but Messi is controlling the position. #T2#
Kyokusei keeping full guard, as Messi tries to pass.
Messi pushes down on Kyokusei's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Messi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Messi lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Messi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kyokusei defends it well.
Messi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kyokusei with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3##SUB#
Kyokusei looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Messi pushes past his half guard into mount! #SUB2#
Messi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kyokusei is surviving well by controlling Messi's body position as best he can.
Messi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Messi with a couple of short strikes.
Kyokusei wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Messi working for a submission but Kyokusei is keeping him at bay.
Messi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kyokusei is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T4#
Messi trying to control but Kyokusei is having none of it.
Kyokusei is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Messi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've been informed that Messi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kyokusei wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kyokusei has given up his back here.
Messi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kyokusei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cristiano Messi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kyokusei sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Messi pushes Kyokusei up against the cage in a clinch.
Messi is trying to drag Kyokusei to the mat but Kyokusei just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Kyokusei breaks from the clinch.
Daiboru Kyokusei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Messi has closed the distance and engaged Kyokusei in a clinch.
Kyokusei looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Messi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kyokusei uses from the top position.
Messi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Messi working a defensive guard here.
Messi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kyokusei. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kyokusei is fighting to break Messi's control of his arms but Messi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kyokusei would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Messi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Messi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Messi is controlling Kyokusei's posture.
Kyokusei is looking to stand up but Messi won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kyokusei does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Messi shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL2#
Messi moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Messi manages to pull guard.
#T2#
Messi is pulling down on Kyokusei's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Messi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyokusei wants to stand but Messi is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Kyokusei stands and steps away. Messi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kyokusei throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Messi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kyokusei thinking.
Messi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Messi takes the fight into the clinch.
Messi wants a takedown.
#T3#
Messi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kyokusei prevents it.
Daiboru Kyokusei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristiano Messi.
Kyokusei is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kyokusei scores a nice knee to the body.
Messi has Kyokusei pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Messi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kyokusei tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Messi moves into the clinch.
Messi fails to pull guard.
Kyokusei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kyokusei wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Messi looking for a takedown.
Messi prevents Kyokusei from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Messi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kyokusei has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Messi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyokusei misses with a two punch combination.
Kyokusei lands with a kick to the temple. Messi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A good leg kick by Messi. #CL2#
Messi gets a clinch.
Kyokusei is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kyokusei takes an elbow to the temple.
Messi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A frustrated look appears on Kyokusei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cristiano Messi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Messi instigates a clinch.
Messi is trying to pull guard but Kyokusei turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Messi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Kyokusei breaks the clinch.
Messi blocks a head kick by Kyokusei.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Messi manages to pull guard.
Messi 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.
Messi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Messi is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Messi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Messi won't allow Kyokusei to get back to his feet.
Messi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Messi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyokusei is keeping the position for now.
Messi stops Kyokusei from standing up.
Messi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyokusei is retaining full guard.
Messi keeps trying to improve his position.
Messi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kyokusei wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Messi manages to pass to side control.
Cristiano Messi has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Messi stops Kyokusei from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Messi is trying to work for a kimura but Kyokusei is defending well.
Messi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Messi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kyokusei with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Messi stops Kyokusei from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Messi throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Messi moves into the clinch successfully.
Messi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kyokusei prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Messi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyokusei is looking to land body kicks.
Messi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kyokusei tries to clinch but Messi is having none of it. #CL2#
Messi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Messi manages to break the clinch.
Kyokusei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kyokusei lands with a kick to the temple. Messi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Messi wants a takedown but no success here.
Daiboru Kyokusei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristiano Messi.#T4##BC2#
Messi breaks the clinch.
Kyokusei with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Messi clinches up with Kyokusei and pushes him back against the cage.
Kyokusei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Messi controlling the action here for a moment.
Kyokusei has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Messi pulls guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Kyokusei decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kyokusei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Messi checks it well.
Daiboru Kyokusei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cristiano Messi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kyokusei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristiano Messi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Messi 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristiano Messi!
Cristiano Messi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2022 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kyokusei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kyokusei looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kyokusei throws a combination that misses
and Show counters with a one-two to the body.
Show fails with the takedown.
Show tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyokusei scores with a head kick.
Show tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyokusei scores with a head kick. Show tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kyokusei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Show misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kyokusei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Show closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Show fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Show goes for a takedown attempt but Kyokusei pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suga Show. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Show circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses.
Show looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kyokusei is fending him off so far but Show persists. Nope, Kyokusei circles away and we're back to standing.
Kyokusei wants to counter the offense by Show and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Show clinches up with Kyokusei and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kyokusei manages to break the clinch.
Show really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Show blocks a head kick by Kyokusei.
Show throws a combination. Kyokusei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Kyokusei has Show up against the cage in a clinch.
Show prevents Kyokusei from breaking the clinch.
Kyokusei is trying to break the clinch but Show has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Show drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2##SU2#
Kyokusei stands and steps away. Show gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kyokusei throws a shot to the body.
Kyokusei displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Show.
Kyokusei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyokusei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Show blocks a head kick by Kyokusei.
As Kyokusei tries to get set, Show tries to push him back and clinch up but Kyokusei manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Show clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Show pulls guard. #SUB#
Show had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kyokusei defends it easily.
Show trying to keep a closed guard but Kyokusei is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Kyokusei stopping the sweep attempt from Show.
Show is pulling down on Kyokusei's head. It's preventing any offense from Kyokusei, at least for the moment.
Show controls Kyokusei momentarily but Kyokusei frees himself. #SU2#
Kyokusei decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kyokusei tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyokusei checks a leg kick nicely.
Kyokusei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Show throws a head kick but Kyokusei moves out of range.
Kyokusei throws a series of punches but Show moves out of range.
Show seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Show misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyokusei connects with a high kick.
Show swats away the attempt to clinch by Kyokusei.
We've been informed that Kyokusei has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kyokusei tries to bum rush Show with a series of wild strikes but Show uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Show takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kyokusei tries to land a front kick but Show steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Show quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Show shoots in but no luck this time.
Kyokusei plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Show throws a head kick but Kyokusei moves out of range.
Daiboru Kyokusei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Show moves in looking to clinch but Kyokusei pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daiboru Kyokusei dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kyokusei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Show fails with the takedown.
Daiboru Kyokusei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kyokusei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Show scores with a sloppy right hand. Kyokusei should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Kyokusei.
Show shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kyokusei but Kyokusei pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kyokusei unleashes a big counter combination but Show bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyokusei throws a leg kick which misses Show's front leg but catches the back leg as Show tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Show shoots in for a takedown but Kyokusei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suga Show. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kyokusei!
Kyokusei misses with a combination
and Show counters with a three punch combo that has Kyokusei backing up. Kyokusei nods at Show to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Kyokusei wants to clinch
and Show counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kyokusei throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Show's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kyokusei!
Show fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Show clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Show jumps into guard, dragging Kyokusei to the mat.
Show trying to control the position.
Show looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyokusei is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Kyokusei gets to his feet - Show follows without any prompting. #T2##CL#
Show has closed the distance and engaged Kyokusei in a clinch.
Kyokusei has Show pressed against the cage.
Show prevents Kyokusei from breaking the clinch.
Kyokusei wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Show breaks from the clinch.
Kyokusei connects with a high kick.
Show on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kyokusei. Kyokusei obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Show has taken the fight to the clinch.
Show is struggling to control the position.
Kyokusei has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Kyokusei tries a knee to the head but Show blocks it.
Show is trying to pull guard but Kyokusei turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kyokusei is trying to stall.
#TD#
Show manages to pull guard.
#SU2#
Kyokusei stands up and waves to Show to follow him.
Kyokusei plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kyokusei throws a wild body kick that Show sees coming a mile off.
Show appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kyokusei darts in trying to clinch
and Show counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
A punch combination from Kyokusei misses.
Kyokusei throws a body punch but Show moves out of range.
Kyokusei avoids a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Show.
Kyokusei misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Show misses the target.#CL#
Show fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kyokusei, pushing him back against the cage.
Kyokusei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kyokusei scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Kyokusei is trying to push Show away but Show has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kyokusei wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Kyokusei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daiboru Kyokusei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL#
Show fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kyokusei, pushing him back against the cage.
Kyokusei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Show is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kyokusei is defending well.#TD#
Show has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kyokusei uses from the top position. #SU2#
Kyokusei decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Show, up you get!
Kyokusei moves out of range of the leg kick from Show.
Kyokusei scores with a kick to the body.
Show uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kyokusei.
A head kick misses from Kyokusei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Show dives in and grabs Kyokusei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kyokusei pushes down on Show's head and hops out.
Kyokusei shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kyokusei looks to score with a jab to the body but Show is just out of range.
Show scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
A combination from Kyokusei does no damage.
As Kyokusei tries to get set, Show tries to push him back and clinch up but Kyokusei manages to avoid the attempt.
Show fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kyokusei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Show with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suga Show. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyokusei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Show's sensitive parts.
Show shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Show avoids a punch combination nicely.
Show takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL#
Show has managed to clinch.
Show works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Show escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Show avoids the head kick by Kyokusei.
Show tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Show looks for a takedown but Kyokusei sprawls well.#CL#
Show takes the fight into the clinch.
Kyokusei is looking to break free of the clinch but Show has double underhooks.
Show pushes Kyokusei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Show lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyokusei is trying to push Show away but Show has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Show has Kyokusei pressed against the cage, preventing Kyokusei from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kyokusei keeps control of Show as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Show tries for a takedown but Kyokusei manages to get underhooks.
Kyokusei tries to break free but Show pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kyokusei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Show looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Show won't allow Kyokusei to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Kyokusei pushes Show off and scrambles back to his feet.
Show shoots in for a takedown but Kyokusei shows good takedown defense.
Kyokusei lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Show has managed to clinch.
Show changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kyokusei fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good work by Kyokusei as he checks the leg kick.
Kyokusei misses with a hook. Show ducked under it nicely.
Show half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Show fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Show gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Show prevents Kyokusei from breaking the clinch.
Kyokusei prevents the takedown attempt.
Show has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kyokusei after a bit of a struggle.
Kyokusei wants to get back to striking at distance but Show won't allow it.
Show trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Show slows down the pace here.
Suga Show has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daiboru Kyokusei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Kyokusei manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daiboru Kyokusei.
I've got Kyokusei winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daiboru Kyokusei!
A very excited looking Daiboru Kyokusei rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2022 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Kyokusei.
Daiboru Kyokusei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyokusei looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tugan checks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tugan.#CL#
Tugan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kyokusei, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Tugan jumps guard and drags Kyokusei to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Tugan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyokusei defends well.
Tugan is pulling down on Kyokusei's head. It's preventing any offense from Kyokusei, at least for the moment.
Kyokusei won't allow Tugan to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyokusei wants to get up but he can't break Tugan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Tugan is looking for a triangle but Kyokusei pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyokusei wanted to stand there but Tugan had control of the position. #T1#
Tugan seems keen to control Kyokusei's posture.#SUB#
Kyokusei wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Tugan's closed guard. He's half up but Tugan has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Tugan pivots and extends the arm, Kyokusei falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Tugan! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khorchi Tugan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
The Grounder shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than The Grounder was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kyokusei throws The Grounder to one side and escapes!
Kyokusei looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kyokusei misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and The Grounder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Grounder.
The Grounder is standing up over Kyokusei. Kyokusei looks to escape but The Grounder dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB#
The Grounder controlling from side mount.
Kyokusei wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kyokusei trying to remain calm as The Grounder controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Grounder advances to full mount. #SUB#
Kyokusei defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from The Grounder.
Kyokusei is trying to stand up.#T1#
Kyokusei is trying desperately to improve position.
The Grounder controlling from mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
The Grounder looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The Grounder controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
The Grounder with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The Grounder controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
The Grounder working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kyokusei turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips The Grounder off and cradles Kyokusei's limp body as The Grounder celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Lincoln The Grounder! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Kyokusei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Gill moves into range and clinches up with Kyokusei.
Gill wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gill wants to get back to striking at distance but Kyokusei won't allow it.
Kyokusei is trying to break the clinch but Gill has him pressed against the cage.
Kyokusei wants to get back to striking at distance but Gill won't allow it.
#BC#
Kyokusei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyokusei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gill lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kyokusei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gill counters with a three punch combo that has Kyokusei backing up. Kyokusei nods at Gill to acknowledge the strikes.
Gill finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kyokusei throws a head kick but Gill moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Kyokusei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Gill.
Kyokusei misses with a body shot.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gill is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gill keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyokusei misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Kyokusei looks for the body kick but Gill saw that one coming.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses
and Gill counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gill shoots in looking for a takedown but Kyokusei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kyokusei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kyokusei throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gill's head.
Kyokusei blocks a head kick by Gill.
Kyokusei is looking to counter the offense by Gill and move into the clinch.
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick
and Gill counters with a nice body shot.
Kyokusei is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Kyokusei. No joy for Gill on that attempt.
Gill slips a jab from Kyokusei.
Gill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daiboru Kyokusei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theadore Gill.
Gill keeps the fight on the outside.
Gill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Gill moves into range and clinches up with Kyokusei.#T2#
Kyokusei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Gill jumps into guard, dragging Kyokusei to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyokusei wanted to stand there but Gill had control of the position.
Gill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Gill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Kyokusei stands up and waves to Gill to follow him.
Gill blocks a head kick by Kyokusei.
Kyokusei pushes Gill away with a front kick.
Kyokusei misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Gill forces Kyokusei back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Gill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kyokusei smiles and moves away.
Kyokusei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyokusei tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyokusei fakes the leg kick and cracks Gill in the body.
Kyokusei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gill's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Gill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kyokusei wants to break free but Gill has control.
Gill is trying to force a seperation but Kyokusei has the dominant position.
Gill is trying to drag Kyokusei to the mat but Kyokusei just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Kyokusei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyokusei misses the shot to the body.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Kyokusei throws the kick towards the body but Gill avoids it.
Gill blocks a head kick by Kyokusei.
Gill moves away from the strike by Kyokusei.
Kyokusei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gill shoots in for a takedown but Kyokusei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Gill pulls guard.
Gill 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Gill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyokusei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Kyokusei stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daiboru Kyokusei will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Gill moves out of range easily.
Daiboru Kyokusei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gill misses with a series of wild punches.
Daiboru Kyokusei is winning the standup battle so far.
Gill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kyokusei swivels and escapes.
Gill just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKyokusei.
Kyokusei misses with a body kick.
Gill wants to counter the offense by Kyokusei and move into the clinch position.
Gill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gill avoids the head kick by Kyokusei.
Gill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kyokusei doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Gill. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyokusei has Gill pressed against the cage, preventing Gill from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gill tries to pull guard but Kyokusei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Daiboru Kyokusei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theadore Gill.#BC#
Kyokusei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyokusei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gill is breathing heavily.#T1#
A punch combination from Kyokusei misses.
Kyokusei lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daiboru Kyokusei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gill with the counter takedown but Kyokusei avoids it easily.#CL2#
Gill closes the distance and clinches.
Kyokusei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gill jumps guard but Kyokusei stands there with Gill around his waist. Gill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kyokusei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Kyokusei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyokusei moves in looking to clinch but Gill pushes him off.
Kyokusei moves in looking to clinch but Gill pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Kyokusei. #T2#
Kyokusei scores with a shot to the body.
Kyokusei throws a head kick but Gill moves out of range.
Kyokusei throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gill.
Kyokusei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyokusei looks for the body kick but Gill saw that one coming.
Gill throws a wild body kick that Kyokusei sees coming a mile off.
As Gill looks to move away, Kyokusei throws a big counter combo but Gill just gets out of the way.
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Gill moves out of range easily.
Gill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kyokusei defends it well.
Gill shoots in but no luck this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyokusei throws a lazy head kick
and Gill counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Gill clinches with his opponent.
Kyokusei has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kyokusei wants to break free but Gill has control.
Kyokusei can't break the clinch.
Gill is trying to break the clinch but Kyokusei has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Gill avoiding damage.
Kyokusei is trying to force a seperation but Gill has the dominant position.
Gill prevents Kyokusei from breaking the clinch.
Gill tries to pull guard but Kyokusei holds him up against the cage and eventually Gill drops back down to his feet.
Kyokusei is trying to break free.
Gill wants to get back to striking at distance but Kyokusei won't allow it.
Gill leaning against his opponent.
Kyokusei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kyokusei pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gill on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Gill clinches up with Kyokusei and pushes him back against the cage.
Gill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kyokusei gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Kyokusei breaks from the clinch.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyokusei lands with a slapping head kick.
Gill throws a head kick that misses.
Kyokusei stuffs the takedown.
Kyokusei is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Gill moves out of range easily.
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Gill moves out of range easily.
Gill lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kyokusei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyokusei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daiboru Kyokusei dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kyokusei tries to avoid it but Gill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kyokusei to the ground. Kyokusei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kyokusei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyokusei is looking to wear down Gill with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kyokusei lands a nice looking body kick.
Kyokusei thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gill if he has to take too many more of those.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gill wants to counter with a clinch but Kyokusei pushes him away.
Gill misses with a takedown attempt - Kyokusei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gill blocks a head kick by Kyokusei.
Gill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daiboru Kyokusei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theadore Gill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses
and Gill counters with a three punch combo that has Kyokusei backing up. Kyokusei nods at Gill to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gill takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kyokusei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Kyokusei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyokusei defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gill.
A jab from Kyokusei misses.
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Gill moves out of range easily.
Gill with the counter takedown but Kyokusei avoids it easily.#CL2#
Gill takes the fight into the clinch.
Gill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kyokusei avoids it.
Kyokusei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kyokusei gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyokusei is trying to break the clinch but Gill is controlling him.
Kyokusei tries to stall but Gill uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Kyokusei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyokusei wants to clinch.#T2#
Gill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kyokusei tries a head kick but it misses.
Gill changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyokusei throws a head kick but Gill moves out of range.
And Gill tries to counter it with a takedown but Kyokusei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gill has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kyokusei.
Kyokusei leaves Gill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Gill moves out of range easily.
Kyokusei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gill can do to turn this around?
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Gill moves out of range easily.
Gill shoots in for a double leg but Kyokusei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kyokusei seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kyokusei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gill swings for the body but Kyokusei moves out of range.
#T3##CL2#
Gill has closed the distance and engaged Kyokusei in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kyokusei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyokusei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kyokusei wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gill prevents Kyokusei from breaking the clinch.
Kyokusei wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gill tries to pull guard but Kyokusei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gill's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A frustrated look appears on Kyokusei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kyokusei blocks a body shot from Gill. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gill wants a takedown.
#BC#
Kyokusei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Kyokusei.
Gill feints the counter takedown.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Kyokusei.
Kyokusei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kyokusei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gill somewhat.
Kyokusei goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Theadore Gill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daiboru Kyokusei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gill with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kyokusei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daiboru Kyokusei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kyokusei, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daiboru Kyokusei!
A very excited looking Daiboru Kyokusei rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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