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Event:
HFC 72 - Queiroz vs Nourempi
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Bengtsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to clinch up.
A jab from Bengtsson does it's job there.
Bengtsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bengtsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Tanaka clinches up against the cage.
Bengtsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bengtsson avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Come on Bengtsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Tanaka missing with knees to the body.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bengtsson avoids it.
Bengtsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bengtsson is defending well for now.#T1#
Bengtsson avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Bengtsson misses with a body punch.
Bengtsson misses with a knee to the head.
Tanaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Bengtsson avoids the damage to the body.
Tanaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Bengtsson avoids the damage to the body.
Tanaka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bengtsson.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka missing with knees to the body.
Tanaka missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tanaka trying to land knees to the body.
Bengtsson tries to break free but Tanaka pushes him back against the cage.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Tanaka looking to throw knees to the head but Bengtsson is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bengtsson avoids it.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but Bengtsson blocks it.
Tanaka being controlled against the cage.
Tanaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bengtsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bengtsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tanaka missing with knees to the body.
Bengtsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bengtsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bengtsson's face.
Tanaka working Bengtsson over with knees to the body.#T3#
Tanaka working Bengtsson over with knees to the body.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bengtsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanaka's elbow.
Bengtsson is trying to break free.
Bengtsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bengtsson avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Tanaka avoiding damage as Bengtsson throws knees to the body.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bengtsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bengtsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Bengtsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bengtsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tanaka's hands.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bengtsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Bengtsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Bengtsson has knocked Tanaka down with a huge combo! Bengtsson steps away and waves a wobbly Tanaka back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Tanaka is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Tanaka rushes Bengtsson and presses him up against the cage.
Tanaka looking to throw knees to the head but Bengtsson is blocking nicely.
Tanaka trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Bengtsson breaks the clinch.
Bengtsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tanaka walks into a stiff left hand from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson scores with a body shot.
Bengtsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab by Bengtsson.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Bengtsson finish him?
Bengtsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Tanaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bengtsson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Tanaka to the canvas! Tanaka doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bengtsson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bengan Bengtsson! |
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Event:
HFC 69 - Ivanovic vs Hernandez
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Tanaka drives through and clinches with Messi against the cage.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Messi looks winded!
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Messi's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Messi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Messi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Cristiano Messi has been cut.
Tanaka has Messi pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Messi is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Tanaka - that's hurt Messi badly! Oh, another knee lands and Messi is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Messi doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Haru Tanaka! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Tanaka has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Nakagata Jr manages to pull guard.
Nakagata Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakagata Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Nakagata Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Nakagata Jr controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nakagata Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Tanaka is defending well.
#T1#
Nakagata Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tanaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakagata Jr works his way into full mount!
Nakagata Jr looking to control but Tanaka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tanaka can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Nakagata Jr is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tanaka can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Nakagata Jr has control of Tanaka's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tanaka regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T2#
Nakagata Jr content just to control the position here.
Nakagata Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Nakagata Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Nakagata Jr is working for a guillotine from mount but Tanaka frees his head quite easily.
We've been informed that Tanaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Nakagata Jr with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4#
Nakagata Jr controlling his opponent.
Nakagata Jr wants to control the pace but Tanaka is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakagata Jr with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nakagata Jr throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soshito Nakagata Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Tanaka missing with knees to the body.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nakagata Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nakagata Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?
Nakagata Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Nakagata Jr fails to pull guard.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Soshito Nakagata Jr has been cut.
Nakagata Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nakagata Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nakagata Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Nakagata Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Nakagata Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nakagata Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Nakagata Jr's ribcage.
Tanaka working Nakagata Jr over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakagata Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Nakagata Jr's ribcage.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Nakagata Jr's ribcage.#T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Nakagata Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka working Nakagata Jr over with knees to the body.
Nakagata Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tanaka walks away with a smile on his face. Nakagata Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Tanaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nakagata Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Nakagata Jr's ribcage.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Nakagata Jr's ribcage.#T3#
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nakagata Jr's face.
Tanaka working Nakagata Jr over with knees to the body.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nakagata Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tanaka pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soshito Nakagata Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Tanaka instigates a clinch.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakagata Jr is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tanaka working Nakagata Jr over with knees to the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Nakagata Jr successfully pulls guard.
Tanaka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nakagata Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakagata Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haru Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Soshito Nakagata Jr's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tanaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Nakagata Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tanaka walks away with a smile on his face. Nakagata Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nakagata Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Tanaka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tanaka prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soshito Nakagata Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Nakagata Jr's ribcage.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Nakagata Jr's ribcage.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Nakagata Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nakagata Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakagata Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tanaka walks away with a smile on his face. Nakagata Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Tanaka instigates a clinch.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nakagata Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tanaka working Nakagata Jr over with knees to the body.#T2#
Tanaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nakagata Jr is defending well for now.
Tanaka gets underhooks to prevent Nakagata Jr's takedown attempt.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nakagata Jr's face.
Tanaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Nakagata Jr avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka is pressed up against the cage. Nakagata Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tanaka down to the mat. Tanaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Tanaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nakagata Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Nakagata Jr's ribcage.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Nakagata Jr jumps guard but Tanaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Tanaka working Nakagata Jr over with knees to the body.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nakagata Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Tanaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nakagata Jr is defending well for now.
Tanaka missing with knees to the body.
Tanaka gets underhooks to prevent Nakagata Jr's takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Nakagata Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Nakagata Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Haru Tanaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nakagata Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Nakagata Jr is looking for a takedown.
Nakagata Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
Tanaka working Nakagata Jr over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nakagata Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nakagata Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tanaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nakagata Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soshito Nakagata Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Tanaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nakagata Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nakagata Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haru Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tanaka 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 26:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haru Tanaka! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Robinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tanaka walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tanaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Tanaka counters by moving into the clinch.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Robinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tanaka walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgie Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Tanaka clinches up with Robinson and pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robinson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Robinson won't want to take too many of those.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
#T1#
Tanaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Robinson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Robinson won't want to take too many of those.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robinson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Robinson is rocked!
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Oh Robinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tanaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Robinson won't want to take too many of those.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Robinson's ribcage.
Robinson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Robinson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tanaka smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and pushes Robinson back into the cage.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
#T3#
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka lands a big knee! That's hurt Robinson! Oh, he's all over the place! Tanaka lands another knee that sends Robinson to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haru Tanaka! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Moga throws a series of punches but Tanaka moves out of range.
Moga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tanaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moga wants to clinch up but Tanaka keeps it at a distance.
Moga really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Tanaka pushes Moga up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Moga is breathing heavily.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
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!
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moga's face.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
#T2#
Tanaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Moga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tanaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Moga won't want to take too many of those.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
#T3#
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Moga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tanaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Moga's ribcage.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haru Tanaka 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##CL2#
Tanaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Moga's ribcage.
Moga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
We've been informed that Tanaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Moga's ribcage.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Moga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanaka prevents Moga from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Moga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tanaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Moga won't want to take too many of those.
Moga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Moga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Haru Tanaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Moga misses with a knee to the head.
Tanaka keeps control of Moga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moga misses with a body punch.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tanaka after a bit of a struggle.
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Moga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tanaka missing with knees to the body.
Moga avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Moga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moga avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Moga wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moga's efforts to push away.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haru Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Moga moves in looking to clinch but Tanaka pushes him off.
Tanaka wants to counter with a clinch but Moga pushes him away.#CL#
Moga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Moga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moga avoids it.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Moga's ribcage.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moga tries to circle away but Tanaka has him pinned against the cage.
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
Tanaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
A frustrated look appears on Moga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tanaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moga's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
#T2#
Moga has had enough of the clinch but Tanaka keeps him there for the moment.
Tanaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Moga won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka missing with knees to the body.
Moga is looking for a takedown.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A frustrated look appears on Moga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moga is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Moga's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Moga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tanaka up against the cage.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Moga is trying to break free.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Moga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Moga's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Moga wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanaka won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Moga tries to pull guard but Tanaka holds him up against the cage and eventually Moga drops back down to his feet.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jatt Moga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haru Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tanaka 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haru Tanaka! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakagata Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tanaka sprawls and moves away.
Tanaka wants to clinch.
Nakagata Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Tanaka, looking for a takedown. Nakagata Jr pushes Tanaka against the cage but Tanaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Tanaka has closed the distance and engaged Nakagata Jr in a clinch.
Nakagata Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Soshito Nakagata Jr has been cut.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakagata Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tanaka to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soshito Nakagata Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
Nakagata Jr is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nakagata Jr's face.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka working Nakagata Jr over with knees to the body.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nakagata Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Nakagata Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Tanaka working Nakagata Jr over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nakagata Jr's face.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nakagata Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka prevents the takedown attempt.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Nakagata Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tanaka smiles and moves away.
Tanaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakagata Jr circles away.
Nakagata Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tanaka is quick to defend against it.
Tanaka stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Tanaka darts in and clinches Nakagata Jr up against the cage.#T3#
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nakagata Jr's face.
We've been informed that Tanaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nakagata Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Tanaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nakagata Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Tanaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Nakagata Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka working Nakagata Jr over with knees to the body.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
#T4#
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
A frustrated look appears on Nakagata Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Nakagata Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Tanaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nakagata Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Nakagata Jr has Tanaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tanaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nakagata Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakagata Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nakagata Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanaka prevents it.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nakagata Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haru Tanaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soshito Nakagata Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tanaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanaka tries to clinch up but Nakagata Jr circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Nakagata Jr gets tackled into the cage by Tanaka. Tanaka maintains the clinch.
Tanaka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakagata Jr.
#TD#
Nakagata Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Nakagata Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tanaka is one step ahead there. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakagata Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tanaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka won't allow Nakagata Jr to sweep him here. #T1##SUB#
Tanaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakagata Jr working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Nakagata Jr looking for a guillotine here but Tanaka defends easily.
#SUB#
Nakagata Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakagata Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakagata Jr has his hands on Tanaka's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Nakagata Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB#
Nakagata Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Nakagata Jr is looking for a triangle but Tanaka pushes his legs off easily.
Tanaka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakagata Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakagata Jr controls Tanaka momentarily but Tanaka frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nakagata Jr fails with the takedown.#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.#CL2#
Tanaka darts in and clinches Nakagata Jr up against the cage.
Nakagata Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Tanaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tanaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Nakagata Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nakagata Jr's face.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nakagata Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haru Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Soshito Nakagata Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nakagata Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakagata Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tanaka is fending him off so far but Nakagata Jr persists. Nope, Tanaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakagata Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakagata Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakagata Jr shoots in and drives through. Tanaka sprawls well.
Nakagata Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tanaka is fending him off so far but Nakagata Jr persists. Nope, Tanaka circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soshito Nakagata Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakagata Jr fails with the takedown.
Tanaka tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tanaka has closed the distance and engaged Nakagata Jr in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#Nakagata Jr is rocked!
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Oh Nakagata Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakagata Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Nakagata Jr's ribcage.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Nakagata Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Nakagata Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Tanaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
Nakagata Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Nakagata Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakagata Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tanaka pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Tanaka wants to clinch up but Nakagata Jr keeps it at a distance.
Nakagata Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakagata Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanaka tries to avoid it but Nakagata Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanaka to the ground. Tanaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nakagata Jr sets himself, and Tanaka steps forward looking for the clinch! Nakagata Jr avoids it this time.#CL2#
Tanaka rushes Nakagata Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Nakagata Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nakagata Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka working Nakagata Jr over with knees to the body.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
#T3#
Nakagata Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tanaka misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Nakagata Jr jumps guard.
Nakagata Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakagata Jr is trying to control the position but Tanaka postures up.
Tanaka is stalling in the full guard.
Nakagata Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB#
Nakagata Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tanaka defends well.
Nakagata Jr is trying to keep Tanaka in close.
Tanaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakagata Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Soshito Nakagata Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tanaka rushes Nakagata Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Soshito Nakagata Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nakagata Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haru Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tanaka 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haru Tanaka! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Diek closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tanaka did well to prevent Diek getting side control.
Tanaka is staying active underneath Diek, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Diek is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tanaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diek on the ground.
Tanaka is staying active underneath Diek, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Diek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Diek seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tanaka is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vik Diek! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Belyaev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Belyaev there.
Belyaev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belyaev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belyaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belyaev lands with a punch from half guard.
Belyaev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Belyaev thows a huge punch but Tanaka dodges it nicely.
Belyaev throwing shots but Tanaka is blocking nicely.
Belyaev is nestled in close to Tanaka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Belyaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tanaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belyaev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belyaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belyaev trying to mount his opponent but Tanaka defends it.
Belyaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Belyaev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Belyaev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Belyaev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belyaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Belyaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belyaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belyaev lands strikes from half guard.
Belyaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tanaka taking some punishment here, with Belyaev in his half guard.
Belyaev slips a nice elbow through Tanaka's hands, connecting with Tanaka's forehead.#ROC#Tanaka is rocked!
Belyaev passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tanaka is still in real trouble! Can Belyaev finish him?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Belyaev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Tanaka that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Belyaev unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Tanaka wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Belyaev celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Belyaev! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Tanaka tries to clinch but Belyaev is having none of it. #TD#
Belyaev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Belyaev wants to pass the guard but Tanaka is keeping the position.
Tanaka has momentary wrist control but Belyaev slips an elbow through the middle.
Belyaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belyaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanaka is retaining full guard.
Belyaev advances to half guard.
Belyaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Belyaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belyaev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev passes the guard and advances to mount!
Belyaev unloads with some shots from mount but Tanaka bucks and avoids them well.
Belyaev lands a big elbow. #T1#
Belyaev raining down hammerfists from mount.
Belyaev with shots to the head and body - Tanaka looks very uncomfortable down there.
Belyaev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Belyaev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tanaka's face.
Belyaev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Belyaev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tanaka hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belyaev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC#Tanaka is rocked!
Belyaev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tanaka is still in real trouble! Can Belyaev finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Belyaev! Tanaka is hurt baaadly! Belyaev is firing away with more strikes - Tanaka is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Belyaev! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
#R1#
DaSilva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tanaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tanaka feinted with a counter takedown.
DaSilva shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DaSilva fails with a takedown attempt.
Haru Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo DaSilva.
Tanaka fails with the takedown.
Tanaka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DaSilva counters with a right hand to the body.
Tanaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DaSilva misses with the combination.
#TD#
Tanaka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tanaka sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
DaSilva tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tanaka not doing much here.
DaSilva trying to hold on to Tanaka's head to control him but Tanaka postures up.
#SUB2#
DaSilva looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DaSilva trying to hold on to Tanaka's head to control him but Tanaka postures up.
Tanaka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
DaSilva wants to get back to full guard.
Tanaka trying to mount his opponent but DaSilva defends it.
Tanaka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tanaka in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
DaSilva rushes Tanaka and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Tanaka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DaSilva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but DaSilva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
DaSilva wants to take the fight to the mat but Tanaka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
DaSilva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
DaSilva is working for takedown but Tanaka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tanaka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning DaSilva up against the cage.
Tanaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanaka fails to pull guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC#
Tanaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. DaSilva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DaSilva stuffs the takedown.
DaSilva fails in his attempt to clinch.
DaSilva tries to clinch there but Tanaka circles away.
Tanaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DaSilva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DaSilva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DaSilva shoots for a takedown but Tanaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DaSilva looks for a takedown but Tanaka sprawls well.
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 Haru Tanaka 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#
DaSilva shoots in and drives through. Tanaka sprawls well.#TD#
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DaSilva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DaSilva trying to control here.
DaSilva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka tries to free his leg and advance position but DaSilva is retaining full guard.
DaSilva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
DaSilva stopping the sweep attempt from Tanaka.
Tanaka has DaSilva pulled in close to control his posture. #SU2#
DaSilva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Haru Tanaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DaSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
DaSilva lands a two punch combo.
DaSilva closes the distance and clinches up with Tanaka, looking for a takedown. DaSilva pushes Tanaka against the cage but Tanaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tanaka misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Tanaka drives through and clinches with DaSilva against the cage.
#TD#
Tanaka gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but DaSilva defending well.
Tanaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DaSilva on the ground.#T2#
Tanaka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tanaka wants to stand but DaSilva has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #ES2#
DaSilva manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tanaka keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Tanaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Tanaka successfully pulls guard.
DaSilva trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka 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.
DaSilva trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka pulls DaSilva in close to his closed guard and prevents DaSilva from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tanaka 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.
Tanaka has control of DaSilva's left arm, preventing DaSilva from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown but DaSilva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paulo DaSilva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
DaSilva leaves Tanaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Tanaka clinches with his opponent.
Tanaka tries a body shot but DaSilva blocks it.
DaSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanaka wants a takedown but no success here.
DaSilva tries to score a body lock takedown but Tanaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tanaka tries for a takedown but DaSilva manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haru Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Tanaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DaSilva shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DaSilva doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Tanaka counters by clinching up. #T1#
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DaSilva to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Tanaka breaks the clinch.
DaSilva wants to clinch.#CL#
Tanaka darts in and clinches DaSilva up against the cage.
DaSilva tries to land knees in the clinch but Tanaka avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Tanaka jumps guard and drags DaSilva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
DaSilva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DaSilva lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
DaSilva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tanaka is controlling DaSilva's posture.#SUB2#
DaSilva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tanaka wants to stand up but DaSilva is controlling him. #SUB#
Tanaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DaSilva defends well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.#T3#
Tanaka is pressed up against the cage. DaSilva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tanaka down to the mat. Tanaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
DaSilva tries to sprawl but Tanaka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
DaSilva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
DaSilva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tanaka.
DaSilva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tanaka appears to be looking for a big counter.
DaSilva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
DaSilva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tanaka shoots in and drives through. DaSilva sprawls well.
DaSilva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Tanaka moves into range and clinches up with DaSilva.
DaSilva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanaka prevents it.
Tanaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
DaSilva taking a breather. #TD#
Tanaka successfully pulls guard.
Tanaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tanaka tries to get out of the position.
DaSilva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
DaSilva stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DaSilva sprawls well. DaSilva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Haru Tanaka.
I think Tanaka 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haru Tanaka! |
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