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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: Jan 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Lugano feints and as Nakagata Jr raises his hands in defense, Lugano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lugano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakagata Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lugano throws a strike but Nakagata Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nakagata Jr pushes down on Lugano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lugano preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Lugano actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugano wants to get back to his feet.
Lugano trying to control from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Nakagata Jr has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lugano defend it? Nakagata Jr steps over the head and cranks it - Lugano is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Nakagata Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Soshito Nakagata Jr!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Soshito Nakagata Jr made sure he mentioned White Gorilla, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Nakagata Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gray is looking to get back to is feet but Nakagata Jr passes into side control.
#SU2#
Nakagata Jr decides to stand back up. Nakagata Jr steps back and let's Gray get back to his feet.#TD2#
Nakagata Jr feints and as Gray raises his hands in defense, Nakagata Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU2#
Nakagata Jr gets to his feet - Gray follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Nakagata Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gray scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nakagata Jr manages to mount him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakagata Jr on the ground.#SU2#
Nakagata Jr get's back to his feet.#TD2#
Nakagata Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Nakagata Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1##TD2#
Nakagata Jr gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Nakagata Jr decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gray to his feet.
Nakagata Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakagata Jr avoids the body shot from Gray.
Gray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakagata Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Nakagata Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gray sprawls well initially but Nakagata Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nakagata Jr trying to mount his opponent but Gray defends it. #T2##SU2#
Nakagata Jr decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Nakagata Jr scores with a takedown into Gray's guard.
Gray is wriggling around but Nakagata Jr manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Nakagata Jr decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3#
Nakagata Jr takes one to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Nakagata Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gray manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gray wants to get back to his feet but Nakagata Jr passes into half guard.
#REVR##SU2#
Nakagata Jr stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Nakagata Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4##SU2#
Nakagata Jr gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Gray misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Nakagata Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gray's guard.#SU2#
Nakagata Jr stands and steps away. Gray gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Nakagata Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Nakagata Jr is trying to trip Gray. He has hold of a leg but Gray is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nakagata Jr persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nakagata Jr is standing up over Gray. Gray looks to escape but Nakagata Jr dives into side control.
#REVR##SU2#
Nakagata Jr stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soshito Nakagata Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gray throws a shot from downtown. Nakagata Jr moves away and avoids it.
Gray throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Nakagata Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gray! #SU2#
Nakagata Jr has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Nakagata Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
Nakagata Jr stands and steps away. Gray gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice cross by Gray.#T1##TD2#
Nakagata Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU2#
Nakagata Jr decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A jab from Gray finds it's way through Nakagata Jr's defenses.
Carlton Gray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Nakagata Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Gray tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SU2#
Nakagata Jr stands up from mount. Strange move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Gray gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Nakagata Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
Nakagata Jr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nakagata Jr throws a body punch but Gray moves out of range.
Gray moves out of range as Nakagata Jr strikes.
Gray scores with a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Nakagata Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gray to the ground. Nakagata Jr is now in Gray's guard.
Gray is looking to stand back up but Nakagata Jr counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gray. #T3##REVR##SU2#
Nakagata Jr escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nakagata Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by Gray.
Gray throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Nakagata Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gray's guard.
Nakagata Jr is standing up over Gray. Gray looks to escape but Nakagata Jr dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVR##SU2#
Nakagata Jr stands up and beckons Gray to his feet.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakagata Jr moves away.#T4#
Gray misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Nakagata Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Gray didn't expect that.
Nakagata Jr is standing up over Gray. Gray looks to escape but Nakagata Jr dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR##SU2#
Nakagata Jr decides to stand back up.
Gray throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Nakagata Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gray is looking to get back to is feet but Nakagata Jr passes into side control.
#SU2#
Nakagata Jr has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Gray tries to sprawl but Nakagata Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soshito Nakagata Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Gray misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Gray gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nakagata Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gray wants to control the position but Nakagata Jr says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SU2#
Nakagata Jr decides to stand and escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nakagata Jr 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.
Soshito Nakagata Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Nakagata Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Gray throws a hook to the side of Nakagata Jr's head but Nakagata Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Nakagata Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gray sprawls well initially but Nakagata Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gray wants to stand back up but Nakagata Jr manages to pass into side control.
#SU2#
Nakagata Jr stands up and beckons Gray to his feet. #TD2#
Nakagata Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nakagata Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Gray is looking to stand back up but Nakagata Jr counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gray.
Carlton Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##REVR##SU2#
Nakagata Jr postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gray to stand up. #TD2#
Nakagata Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Nakagata Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakagata Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Gray.
Nakagata Jr slips under a jab.#TD2#
Nakagata Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gray napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gray bucks up and tries to throw Nakagata Jr off but instead Nakagata Jr has got his back!#T3#
Nakagata Jr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gray.
Gray is trying to remain composed but Nakagata Jr is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Nakagata Jr missing with strikes.
Nakagata Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Soshito Nakagata Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakagata Jr is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soshito Nakagata Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nakagata Jr 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soshito Nakagata Jr!
Soshito Nakagata Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that White Gorilla logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Nakagata Jr.
Nakagata Jr scores with a hook to the body. Tucker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tucker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nakagata Jr scores with a nice strike.
Nakagata Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Nakagata Jr.
A left lands for Nakagata Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker wants to clinch up but Nakagata Jr keeps it at a distance.
Nakagata Jr misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Tucker moves into the clinch successfully.
Tucker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nakagata Jr to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Tucker jumps into guard, dragging Nakagata Jr to the mat.
Nakagata Jr postures up.
Nakagata Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Tucker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakagata Jr is looking to stand up but Tucker won't let him. #T1##SUB2#
Nakagata Jr wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Tucker's closed guard. He's half up but Tucker has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Tucker pivots and extends the arm, Nakagata Jr falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Tucker! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sheldon Tucker! |
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Event:
CFC 513
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Nakagata Jr tries to clinch there but Slappin circles away.
Nakagata Jr fails with the takedown#CL#
and Slappin moves into the clinch.
Slappin wants a takedown but no success here.
Slappin prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Slappin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nakagata Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slappin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakagata Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakagata Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slappin stopping the sweep attempt from Nakagata Jr.
Slappin throwing strikes but missing.
Slappin stopping the sweep attempt from Nakagata Jr.#T1#
Slappin throwing strikes from guard but Nakagata Jr blocks nicely.
Slappin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slappin is fighting to break Nakagata Jr's control of his arms but Nakagata Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nakagata Jr looking to control.
Slappin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakagata Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Slappin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nakagata Jr keeping moving, preventing Slappin from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Our spies down at at H!lo inform us that Nakagata Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Slappin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakagata Jr's head.
Nakagata Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slappin is one step ahead there.
Nakagata Jr managing to control the position.
Slappin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakagata Jr on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakagata Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Slappin is now in half guard.
Nakagata Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Slappin trying to control from half guard but Nakagata Jr is working away.
Nakagata Jr moves into full guard.
Nakagata Jr controlling Slappin's posture.
Nakagata Jr wants to improve his position but instead Slappin has moved into half guard.
#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Slappin connects with a nice short shot to Nakagata Jr's temple.
Nakagata Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slappin.
Slappin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakagata Jr defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Slappin seems content to control.
Slappin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nakagata Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slappin trying to control the action but Nakagata Jr is working from the bottom.
Slappin is really struggling to control Nakagata Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nakagata Jr has hold of Slappin's hands but Slappin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nakagata Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Slappin trying to pass the guard but Nakagata Jr defending well. #T4#
Slappin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Nakagata Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slappin defends it easily.
Slappin throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakagata Jr is pulling down on Slappin's head. It's preventing any offense from Slappin, at least for the moment.
Nakagata Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slappin wants to control from the top but Nakagata Jr keeps moving.
Slappin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nakagata Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Slappin working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Slappin dominated that round.
That's time! Slappin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Slappin tries for a takedown but Nakagata Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nakagata Jr shoots in for a double leg but Slappin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakagata Jr is defended easily by Slappin.#TD#
Slappin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nakagata Jr throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nakagata Jr wants to clinch.
Slappin dives in and grabs Nakagata Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakagata Jr pushes down on Slappin's head and hops out.
Slappin connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakagata Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Andy Slappin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soshito Nakagata Jr.#T1#
Nakagata Jr shoots in for a takedown but Slappin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakagata Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slappin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Nakagata Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Slappin did well to prevent Nakagata Jr getting side control.
Nakagata Jr passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Nakagata Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Slappin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Slappin and Nakagata Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nakagata Jr is breathing heavily.
Slappin struggling a bit here.
Slappin seems a little lost for a moment, as Nakagata Jr dominates the positioning.
Slappin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakagata Jr can do to turn this around?#T2#
Slappin is trying to control Nakagata Jr's posture but Nakagata Jr avoids it.
Nakagata Jr trying to control the action but Slappin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nakagata Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Slappin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slappin wants to control but Nakagata Jr postures up.#T3#
Nakagata Jr tries to advance to mount but Slappin denies him.
Andy Slappin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakagata Jr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Slappin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Slappin holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Nakagata Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Nakagata Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Slappin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nakagata Jr wants to control for a moment but Slappin uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slappin wants to get back to full guard.
Slappin is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nakagata Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Slappin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nakagata Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slappin sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soshito Nakagata Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick from Slappin misses.
Nakagata Jr moves away from the strike by Slappin.
Nakagata Jr shoots in for a takedown but Slappin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Nakagata Jr gets tackled into the cage by Slappin. Slappin maintains the clinch.
Nakagata Jr can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Nakagata Jr has picked Slappin up - he's going for a ride! Nakagata Jr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Slappin is holding on to half guard well.
Slappin is looking to control Nakagata Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slappin avoid being mounted?
Slappin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slappin tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slappin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slappin is controlling Nakagata Jr's trapped leg to prevent Nakagata Jr from advancing to side control.#T1#
Slappin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slappin keeping moving, preventing Nakagata Jr from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakagata Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Slappin is retaining full guard.
Slappin pulls Nakagata Jr in to control the position.
Slappin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakagata Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Slappin throwing strikes from guard but Nakagata Jr blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Nakagata Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slappin defends it easily.#T2#
Nakagata Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakagata Jr working a defensive guard here.
Slappin postures up in Nakagata Jr's guard and throws a big left but Nakagata Jr blocks it.
Nakagata Jr wants to sweep here but Slappin controlling him for the moment.
Slappin postures up.
#SUB2#
Nakagata Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakagata Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slappin tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakagata Jr is retaining full guard.
Slappin is working Nakagata Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Slappin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slappin wants to control from the top but Nakagata Jr keeps moving.
Nakagata Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Nakagata Jr has gone for a leg lock! Slappin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nakagata Jr's guard.#REVR#
Slappin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Nakagata Jr has control of Slappin's left arm, preventing Slappin from doing any damage.
Nakagata Jr is trying to keep Slappin in close.
Nakagata Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Slappin postures up in Nakagata Jr's guard and throws a big left but Nakagata Jr blocks it.
Nakagata Jr controlling the position.
Nakagata Jr is trying to control the position but Slappin postures up.
Nakagata Jr keeping moving, preventing Slappin from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slappin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nakagata Jr's head.
Nakagata Jr has momentary wrist control but Slappin slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Slappin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slappin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Slappin! |
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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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