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Event:
SPFT #7
Date: Aug 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Salad has closed the distance and engaged Minoko in a clinch.
#TD2#
Minoko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Salad regains guard.
Minoko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Minoko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Minoko prevents Salad from getting back to his feet.
Minoko wants to control from the top but Salad keeps moving.
Salad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Minoko is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Salad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Minoko wants to get back to his feet but Salad passes into half guard.
#T1##REVB#
Salad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Salad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Minoko's head.
Salad throwing shots but Minoko is blocking nicely.
Salad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Salad working the head and body with strikes. #SU#
Salad stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Salad tries to sprawl but Minoko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Minoko looks to land a strike but Salad avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Minoko throws a strike but Salad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Salad is looking to work some ground and pound but Minoko has wrist control.
Salad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salad landing some decent shots from guard.
Salad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Salad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Salad looking to pass the guard.
Salad content to stall in guard here.
Salad is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Salad controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#Minoko is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salad loads up on a big left hand. Minoko felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Salad looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Minoko can't hide his disappointment, as Salad celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tater Salad!
Post fight, an emotional Tater Salad said 'Old Ass Tater Salad Will Get You Every Time!'. |
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Event:
SPFT #3
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Borisov wants to clinch up but Minoko keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Minoko gets caught napping as Borisov dives in and scores a takedown. Minoko manages to retain guard.
Borisov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Minoko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borisov is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Borisov'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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Borisov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Minoko's guard.
Borisov controlling the action here.#SUB#
Borisov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Minoko trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Borisov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Borisov prevents Minoko from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borisov is thwarting Minoko's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Borisov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Minoko trying to hold on to Borisov's head to control him but Borisov postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Minoko throws a series of strikes that have Borisov backpedaling.
Minoko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Borisov tries to avoid it but Minoko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Borisov to the ground. Borisov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3##TD#
Minoko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Borisov passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Borisov slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Borisov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Borisov is looking for a kimura but Minoko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borisov to get the leverage.
Borisov is controlling the pace.
#T4##SUB#
Borisov is trying for a kimura here. Minoko looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Borisov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hristo Borisov!
Hristo Borisov made sure to mention his sponsor, PWNAGE Elite in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Minoko shoots for a takedown but Borisov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Minoko.
Borisov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Minoko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Borisov sprawls well initially but Minoko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Minoko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borisov keeps working.
Borisov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov is refusing to be controlled, as Minoko sits in half guard.
Borisov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Borisov tries to get out of the position.
Minoko thows a huge punch but Borisov dodges it nicely.
#T1##SUB#
Minoko throws a strike but Borisov manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Minoko tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hristo Borisov!
Hristo Borisov made sure to mention his sponsor, PWNAGE Elite in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Skabetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Minoko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skabetti circles away.
Minoko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skabetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minoko misses with a takedown attempt
and Skabetti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minoko thinking.
Skabetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Metbal Skabetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Minoko.
Minoko misses with a takedown attempt
and Skabetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Minoko is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Takashi Minoko has been cut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Skabetti has cracked Minoko with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Skabetti lands another huge swinging hook and Minoko tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Minoko, before Skabetti can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Metbal Skabetti!
A very excited looking Metbal Skabetti made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Romero jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Minoko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romero tries to avoid it but Minoko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romero to the ground. Romero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Minoko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Minoko moves forwards but Romero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Minoko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romero tries to avoid it but Minoko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romero to the ground. Romero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romero blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Minoko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romero defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takashi Minoko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minoko.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Minoko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoko has a takedown stuffed.
Minoko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Minoko shoots in for a takedown but Romero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Minoko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romero as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Minoko darts in looking for a takedown but Romero gets double underhooks and turns Minoko into the cage.
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Minoko is controlling him.
Minoko looking for a takedown.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minoko prevents Romero from breaking the clinch.
Romero tries a body shot but Minoko blocks it.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minoko prevents Romero from breaking the clinch.
Romero is trying to maintain a safe position but Minoko gets an underhook and turns Romero into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Romero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Romero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minoko's elbow. #T2#
Minoko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Romero after a bit of a struggle.
Minoko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Romero after a bit of a struggle.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Romero is trying to force a seperation but Minoko has the dominant position.
Romero slows down the pace here.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minoko backwards.
Minoko has Romero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Romero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Romero - that landed with a thud.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Minoko controls his hands.
Romero leaning his opponent against the cage.
Romero tries a body shot but Minoko blocks it.
#T3#
Romero tries a body shot but Minoko blocks it.
Romero has had enough of the clinch but Minoko keeps him there for the moment.
Romero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Minoko has him pressed against the cage.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero is trying to force a seperation but Minoko has the dominant position.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Minoko wants to get back to striking at distance but Romero won't allow it.
Romero tries a body shot but Minoko blocks it.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Minoko prevents a body shot from Romero. #T4#
Minoko blocks an uppercut.
Romero prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Romero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero tries to work over Minoko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Romero.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minoko prevents a body shot from Romero.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minoko's elbow.
Romero misses with a body punch.
Romero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Minoko is keeping busy.
Minoko blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Romero dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Minoko with a poor takedown
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Minoko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minoko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab. #TD#
Minoko scores with a takedown into Romero's guard.
Romero is wriggling around but Minoko manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Minoko lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Minoko.
Romero is looking for a sweep. Minoko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minoko 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.
Romero trying to control but Minoko postures up.
Minoko working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Minoko works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minoko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Romero is looking to regain half guard here but Minoko keeps moving and retains side control.
Minoko lands an elbow.
Romero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Romero struggling a bit here.
Minoko lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Romero down.
Romero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Minoko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Romero tries to buck Minoko off but Minoko is having none of it.
Romero trying to control but Minoko flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Good control from Minoko.
Romero is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Romero is trying to remain composed but Minoko is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB#
Minoko sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Romero taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takashi Minoko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Minoko gets a double leg takedown into McTesty's guard.
Minoko pushes down on McTesty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTesty trying to hold on to Minoko's head to control him but Minoko postures up.
Minoko 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.
Minoko slips a nice elbow through McTesty's hands, connecting with McTesty's forehead.
Minoko content to control rather than advance.
Minoko drops an elbow to the side of McTesty's head.
McTesty trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTesty has hold of Minoko's hands but Minoko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Minoko.
McTesty is looking for a sweep. Minoko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minoko moves into full mount! McTesty won't be happy about that!
Minoko prevents McTesty from getting the reversal.#T1#
Minoko with a couple of short strikes.
Minoko looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minoko lands a nice shot to the head.
McTesty tries to lock up and control but Minoko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Minoko unloads with some vicious shots from mount and McTesty wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Minoko celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Minoko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Minoko throws a leg kick but Choi sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Choi is predictable there #CL2#
and Minoko counters by clinching up.
Minoko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Choi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Minoko checks a low kick from Choi.
Choi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Minoko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Minoko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Choi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Minoko is working away from the top position though.
Choi tries to roll over but Minoko keeps him under control.#SUB#
Choi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Minoko pushes past his half guard into mount!
Choi wants to control but Minoko is having none of it.
Minoko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Minoko looking to finish Choi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Choi!#T1#
Choi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Minoko cracks Choi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Feeble punches landing from Choi - he's mounted - they can't hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Choi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Choi flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Choi tries to lock up and control but Minoko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Choi is working to get back to half guard.
Choi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Choi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Choi throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Minoko tries to control but Choi wriggling away.
Choi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Choi is bucking up trying to escape but Minoko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Minoko is landing with some decent strikes but Choi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Choi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB2#
Minoko looking to secure an arm triangle but Choi defends it well.
Choi throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Minoko landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Minoko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Choi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Minoko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Minoko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Choi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T3#
Minoko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Choi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Minoko lands a heavy elbow.
Minoko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Choi hang on?#ROC2#Choi is rocked!
Minoko scoring with strikes but Choi is staying in there.
Oh Choi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Minoko working for a submission but Choi is keeping him at bay.
Minoko postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Choi badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Minoko around the waist but Minoko pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Minoko is the winner by TKO! Minoko jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Minoko! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 22
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Minoko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duffy swivels and escapes.
Duffy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minoko throws out the jab. #TD#
Minoko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Duffy wants to stand back up but Minoko manages to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Minoko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Duffy is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoko is putting a hurting on Duffy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Minoko tries to move into full mount but can't pass Duffy's legs.
Minoko scoring with punches and elbows.
Duffy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Minoko trying to control the action but Duffy is working from the bottom.
Duffy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Minoko grinds an elbow into Duffy's temple.
Minoko cracks Duffy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Minoko lands an elbow.
Minoko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Duffy is trying to buck Minoko off.
Duffy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Duffy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Minoko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Duffy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Minoko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2##SUB#
Minoko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Duffy wants to get back to his feet but Minoko drags him back down.#ES2#
Duffy explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minoko ducks under a wild hook from Duffy.
Minoko has a takedown stuffed.
Minoko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Minoko throws a right and a left that Duffy avoids nicely.
Mike Duffy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Duffy is looking to clinch but Minoko is avoiding it.
Minoko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duffy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takashi Minoko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minoko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Takashi Minoko has been cut.
Minoko scores with a sloppy right hand. Duffy should have avoided that one.
Minoko fails to land the takedown.
Duffy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Minoko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duffy misses with a looping left.
Minoko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Duffy.
Minoko fails with a takedown attempt.
Minoko takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Duffy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duffy wants it to stay on the feet.
Minoko sets himself, and Duffy steps forward looking for the clinch! Minoko avoids it this time.
Minoko is breathing heavily.
Minoko dives in for a single leg takedown but Duffy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Minoko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duffy walks away with a smile on his face. Minoko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Minoko circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Minoko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Minoko has a takedown stuffed.
Duffy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No joy there for Duffy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Duffy tries to get set, Minoko tries to push him back and clinch up but Duffy manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Duffy lands a left and a right that send Minoko crashing to the mat, dazed. Duffy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Minoko is rocked!
Duffy steps in with a hook that catches Minoko right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Duffy follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Minoko looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Duffy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Periera shoots in looking for a takedown. Minoko tries to sprawl out of it but Periera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Minoko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Minoko slaps away a takedown attempt from Periera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Minoko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Periera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Periera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minoko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Periera swivels and escapes.
Periera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Minoko fails with a takedown attempt.
Minoko with a poor takedown
and Periera counters with a good low kick that Minoko was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Periera throws a sloppy head kick and Minoko moves out of range easily.
Periera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Minoko tries to counter with a clinch but Periera shakes him off and moves away.
Periera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Minoko leaves Periera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Minoko misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Minoko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Periera did well to prevent Minoko getting side control.#SUB2#
Minoko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Periera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Minoko.
Minoko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Periera is defending against the submission attempts here by Minoko.
Periera is not content to let Minoko control the position.#T2#
Minoko slips a nice elbow through Periera's hands, connecting with Periera's forehead.#SUB2#
Minoko wants to work for an arm triangle but Periera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Minoko prevents Periera from improving his position.
Minoko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Minoko stops Periera from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Minoko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Periera sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Minoko controlling the pace.
Periera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Minoko being controlled here momentarily.
Minoko throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Periera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Minoko wants to pass the guard but Periera is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice takedown defense from Minoko. No joy for Periera on that attempt.
Minoko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Minoko fails with a takedown attempt.
Periera seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Minoko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Periera takes the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minoko looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takashi Minoko 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#
Minoko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Periera as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Periera.
Minoko fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Minoko dives in and scores a takedown into Periera's guard.
Periera manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alex Periera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Periera has managed to clinch.
Minoko is trying to pull guard but Periera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alex Periera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Minoko.#TD#
Periera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Periera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Minoko prevents Periera from getting back to his feet.
Periera wants to sweep but no luck.
Periera trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Periera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Minoko passes into half guard.
Minoko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are battling for position here. Periera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Minoko wants to control from the top but Periera keeps moving.
Periera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Periera is controlling Minoko's posture.#SUB#
Periera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minoko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minoko cracks Periera with a solid left hand.
Periera 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.
Minoko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takashi Minoko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Minoko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Minoko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Minoko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Periera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Minoko trying to control the position from guard on top but Periera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Minoko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Periera tries to counter by clinching up but Minoko breaks away and moves out of range.
Minoko tries for a takedown but Periera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Minoko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Periera to score with a decent uppercut.
Periera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Minoko defends well and Periera ends up having to push Minoko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Minoko looking for a takedown.
Periera working Minoko over with knees to the body.
Periera goes for a takedown attempt but Minoko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takashi Minoko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Periera tries to clinch there but Minoko circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Minoko.
Periera leaves Minoko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Minoko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Periera as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Periera clinches up against the cage.
Periera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Minoko just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Periera misses with a body punch.
Minoko wants a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Periera dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Minoko dives in and grabs Periera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Periera pushes down on Minoko's head and hops out.
Minoko goes for a double leg but Periera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Periera continues to drive forward.
As Minoko looks to move away, Periera throws a big counter combo but Minoko just gets out of the way.
Minoko tries to clinch up but Periera circles away and keeps his distance.
Minoko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Periera defends it nicely.
Periera tries to counter by clinching up but Minoko breaks away and moves out of range.
Alex Periera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Minoko.
Periera shoots for a takedown but Minoko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Periera doesn't manage to clinch there - Minoko circles away.
Minoko shoots in for a double leg but Periera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Periera clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoko gets underhooks to prevent Periera's takedown attempt.
Minoko prevents the takedown attempt.
Periera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minoko can do to turn this around?#BC#
Periera breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Minoko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Periera defends well and Minoko ends up having to push Periera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Minoko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Periera.
Minoko with the counter takedown but Periera avoids it easily.
No luck for Minoko with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Periera has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Periera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minoko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Periera defends it nicely.
Minoko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Periera fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Minoko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Periera has one foot on Minoko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Periera looks for a takedown but Minoko sprawls well.
Minoko leaves Periera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Minoko shoots in for a double leg but Periera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Periera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minoko shoots in but Periera avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3##CL#
Periera forces Minoko back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Periera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minoko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Periera.
Periera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Minoko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Minoko lands in his opponent's guard.
Minoko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Periera's head.#T4#
Minoko wants to control from the top but Periera keeps moving.
Periera is trying to hold Minoko in close to prevent damage but Minoko has managed to pass into half guard.
Periera is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Minoko there.
Minoko is trying to control. Periera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Minoko.
Minoko is thwarting Periera's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Periera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Periera 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Periera! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Minoko shoots for a double leg takedown but Suega sprawls well. He's pushed Minoko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Suega throws an overhand right that lands on Minoko's shoulder, as Minoko tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Minoko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Minoko lands in his opponent's guard.
Minoko 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.
Minoko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Minoko slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Minoko is looking for a kimura but Suega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Minoko to get the leverage.
Minoko is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Minoko is working for a kimura but Suega is defending it quite comfortably.
Minoko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Minoko trying to control but Suega is having none of it. #SUB2#
Minoko working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Minoko controlling from mount. #T3##SUB2#
Minoko has hold of Suega's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Suega manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Minoko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minoko landing strikes from the mount and Suega is in trouble!
Minoko landing shots from mount. #T4#
Minoko landing punches.
Suega is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Minoko controlling from the full mount.
Minoko lands a big elbow.
Minoko controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minoko is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Suega is in real trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Minoko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Minoko gets a takedown into half guard.
Minoko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU2#
Minoko escapes and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoko walks into a stiff left hand from Suega.#CUT#It looks like Takashi Minoko has been cut.#CL2#
Suega gets tackled into the cage by Minoko. Minoko maintains the clinch.
Suega gets underhooks to prevent Minoko's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Suega tries to stall but Minoko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Suega swings wildly with an uppercut but Minoko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suega is pushing Minoko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Minoko is trying to pull guard but Suega has him pressed against the cage.
Minoko blocks an uppercut.
Suega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minoko tries to pull guard but Suega won't allow it.
Tataio Suega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Minoko.
Suega tries to stall but Minoko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Suega lands with a left to the head.
Suega looking to slow down the pace here.
Suega stalling in the clinch but Minoko improves position.
Suega lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minoko backwards.
Suega throws a punch but it's blocked by Minoko. #T2#
Suega looking to stall.
Suega lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Minoko or not.
Minoko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Suega just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Suega.
Minoko prevents a body shot from Suega.
Minoko fails to pull guard.
Minoko stalling against the cage.
Suega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suega is looking to control Minoko's arms but Minoko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Suega has his back to the cage.
Suega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Minoko backwards.
Minoko wants to break free but Suega has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Minoko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Suega pulls his leg out and moves away.
Minoko is breathing heavily.#T3#
Minoko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Minoko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suega.
Suega tries to clinch there but Minoko circles away.
Suega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Suega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minoko.
A telegraphed right hand from Suega misses the target.
Minoko is looking for the big counter here.
Suega fails with an attempt to clinch.
Minoko wants to counter with a clinch but Suega pushes him away.
Suega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minoko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Suega misses.
Suega takes a swing at Minoko's ribcage but misses.
Suega misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
Minoko tries for a takedown but Suega sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Suega appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Suega swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Minoko counters with a single leg into guard. Suega didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Minoko throwing strikes but missing.
Suega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Minoko on the ground.
Suega is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU2#
Minoko stands and steps away. Suega gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suega. Minoko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minoko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tataio Suega dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takashi Minoko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Suega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minoko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suega as he avoids it easily.
Suega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Minoko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suega defends it nicely.
Minoko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Suega misses.
Suega backing away here, and Minoko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Minoko shoots for a takedown but Suega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tataio Suega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Minoko.
Suega thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoko avoids the body shot from Suega.
Minoko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Suega tries to clinch but Minoko is having none of it. #CL2#
Minoko drives through and clinches with Suega against the cage.
Minoko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Suega just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Minoko pulls Suega into guard.
Minoko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Minoko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Minoko working a defensive guard but Suega passes into half guard.
Takashi Minoko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suega wants to stand but Minoko has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Minoko trying to hold on to Suega's head to control him but Suega postures up.
Minoko moves into full guard.
Suega wants to stand and escape but instead Minoko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2##SU2#
Minoko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tataio Suega is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Minoko.
Suega swings widly with a right hand
and Minoko counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Minoko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Minoko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minoko advances nicely into full mount.
Minoko content just to control the position here.
Suega taking shots to the head. #T3#
Minoko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The referee warns Suega that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Minoko wants to control the pace but Suega is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Minoko looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Minoko has control of Suega's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Suega regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T4#
Minoko controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Minoko is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Suega has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Minoko is working for a guillotine from mount but Suega frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Minoko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Minoko 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Minoko! |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Albert Blaird! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Takashi Minoko!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Blaird moves into the clinch successfully.
Blaird is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Minoko successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Blaird is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Minoko looking for subs off his back but Blaird has passed one foot through into half guard.
Minoko is not content to let Blaird control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoko is pressing down on Blaird's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Minoko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blaird controls the pace.#T1#
Minoko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blaird controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Minoko is trying to keep Blaird in close.
Blaird sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Blaird drops back looking for a leg! Minoko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minoko manages to kick Blaird off! Blaird jumps back into Minoko's guard.
Minoko trying to keep a closed guard but Blaird is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Minoko managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Minoko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blaird doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blaird manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blaird is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Blaird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2#
Minoko is looking for a triangle but Blaird pushes his legs off easily.
Blaird's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blaird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minoko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blaird trying to control the position from guard on top but Minoko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Minoko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Minoko trying to keep a closed guard but Blaird is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Minoko keeping full guard, as Blaird tries to pass.
Minoko trying to keep a closed guard but Blaird is proving a slippery customer.
Blaird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minoko is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Minoko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blaird stands and throws Minoko's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blaird (3) vs (0) Minoko#T5#
A lull in the action here as Blaird stalls from top position.#SUB#
Blaird is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Minoko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Minoko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blaird (3) vs (2) Minoko
Blaird is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Minoko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Minoko's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blaird (7) vs (2) Minoko
Minoko trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T6##SUB#
Blaird looking for the choke but no joy.
Minoko tries to break free.
Blaird avoiding Minoko 's attempts to control his hands. #T7#
Blaird controlling the position well here. Minoko rolled but Blaird kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Blaird patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Minoko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blaird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Minoko just trying to survive but Blaird is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Minoko can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Blaird is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Minoko defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Minoko defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blaird's arms. #T8#
Blaird controlling well, preventing Minoko from escaping the position.
Minoko wants to control his opponent's hands but Blaird gets his hands free. #SUB#
Blaird is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Blaird wants to control but Minoko is keeping busy.#SUB#
Blaird is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Minoko wants to control his opponent's hands but Blaird gets his hands free. #T9##SUB#
Blaird 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, Minoko has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Minoko wants to escape the position.
#T10##SUB#
Blaird has the hooks in. Minoko is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Blaird passes his arm under Minoko's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Minoko taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Albert Blaird!
During a confident post fight interview, Albert Blaird thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Minoko gets the takedown into side control.
Loucks tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Loucks is breathing heavily.
Minoko breaks from Loucks's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Minoko lands a big elbow.
Minoko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB2#
Minoko wants to finish this one by submission but Loucks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Minoko.
Loucks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Minoko is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL2#
Minoko rushes Loucks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minoko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Loucks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Minoko manages to pull guard.
#T1#
Minoko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Minoko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minoko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Minoko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Minoko stops Loucks from getting back to his feet.
Minoko stalling.
Let's hope that Minoko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Minoko maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Loucks could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Minoko has cracked it and Loucks is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Minoko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takashi Minoko! |
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