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Event:
OFK 298 - Howard Vs Kelly
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Herrera wants the takedown. Nawa is fighting it off but Herrera persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nawa's guard against the cage.
Herrera sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Nawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Herrera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Herrera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nawa, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nawa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Herrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Herrera gets a double leg takedown into Nawa's guard.#T1#
Herrera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herrera chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Herrera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Herrera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Herrera trying to control the pace. #SU#
Herrera decides to stand up.
Nawa wants to clinch up but Herrera keeps it at a distance.
Nawa fails with the takedown#CL#
and Herrera counters by clinching up. #TD#
Herrera has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nawa regains guard immediately.
Herrera landing some decent shots from guard.
Herrera's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Nawa has momentary wrist control but Herrera slips an elbow through the middle.#SU#
Nawa is working an open guard so Herrera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Herrera moves into the clinch.
Herrera effectively controlling the action here.
Nawa wants to stall.
Nawa stalling in the clinch but Herrera improves position. #TD#
Herrera pulls guard effortlessly.
Herrera controlling Nawa's posture.
Herrera thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Herrera is adopting a defensive guard.#T4##SUB#
Herrera is looking for a triangle but Nawa pushes his legs off easily.
Herrera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Herrera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Herrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Herrera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nawa has his takedown stuffed
and Herrera counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Herrera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Herrera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nawa misses with a takedown #CL#
and Herrera counters by clinching up. #TD#
Herrera lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Herrera stalling.
Herrera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SU#
Herrera gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Nawa moves to clinch but Herrera breaks away
and Herrera counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nawa tries to clinch but Herrera moves out of range.
Nawa tries to clinch but Herrera moves away
and Herrera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nawa wants to clinch up but Herrera keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Herrera gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Nawa is letting Herrera control him for a moment. #SUB#
Herrera is trying to get an arm triangle but Nawa is defending well.
Nawa is letting Herrera control him for a moment.
Paul Herrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Herrera decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nawa to his feet.
Herrera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Herrera circles away from the clinch attempt
and Herrera counters with a two punch combo.
Herrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nawa can do to turn this around?
Herrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Nawa.#T2#
Nawa tries for a takedown but Herrera circles away easily#CL#
and Herrera counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Herrera dodges an elbow strike from Nawa.
Nawa trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Herrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herrera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nawa backs up against the cage.
Herrera stuffs the takedown attempt from Nawa. Nawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Paul Herrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oko Nawa.#CL#
Herrera closes the distance and clinches.
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!#TD#
Herrera has clasped his hands together around Nawa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nawa tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Nawa taking shots to the head.
Herrera looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Herrera cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Herrera lands a couple of good shots and Nawa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Herrera controls the action.#T4#
Nawa trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Herrera is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Nawa is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Herrera!
A victorious Paul Herrera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
OFK 289 - Santaban Vs Marek
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Herrera clinches. #TD#
Herrera has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nawa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Herrera not allowing Nawa to control his hands.
Nawa tries to roll but Herrera sticks to his back.
Nawa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Herrera.
Nawa is really stuck here.
Herrera lands a shot to the body. #SUB#
Herrera is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nawa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herrera slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Herrera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nawa wants to control his opponent's hands but Herrera gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nawa is trying to get back to his feet but Herrera has full control of the position and if anything, Nawa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Herrera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nawa wants to control his opponent's hands but Herrera gets his hands free.
Herrera biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nawa wants to escape the position.
Herrera controlling the position well here. Nawa rolled but Herrera kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Herrera is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nawa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nawa for a finish. #T2#
Nawa can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Herrera is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nawa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Herrera not allowing Nawa to control his hands.
Herrera is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3##SUB#
Herrera is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nawa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Herrera.
Nawa wants to control his opponent's hands but Herrera gets his hands free.
Herrera has the hooks in. Nawa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nawa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Herrera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Herrera seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nawa for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Herrera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nawa misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Herrera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Herrera. #SUB2#
Herrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Herrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nawa can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera'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.#T1#
Herrera is in close to Nawa's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU#
Herrera stands up and waves to Nawa to follow him. #TD#
Herrera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nawa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Herrera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Herrera lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Herrera is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Herrera continues to stall.#T3#
Herrera lands strikes from half guard.#SU#
Herrera decides to stand up. #CL#
Herrera closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Herrera tightens his grip and picks Nawa up, before dumping him to the ground. Nawa manages to land in guard.
Herrera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Nawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Herrera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
More hug and hope from Herrera.#T4#
Herrera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Herrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nawa trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herrera controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Herrera dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nawa tries for a takedown but Herrera circles away easily#TD#
and Herrera counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Herrera stands up and beckons Nawa to his feet. #TD#
Herrera drives through with a takedown into Nawa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Herrera preventing the sweep.
Herrera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Herrera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Herrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SU#
Herrera gets to his feet. Nawa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Herrera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Herrera circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Herrera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Herrera. #SUB2#
Herrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Herrera has managed to get both his arms back between Nawa's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nawa being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SU#
Herrera stands up from Nawa's guard - Herrera perhaps looking for a knockout.
Paul Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Herrera darts in and clinches Nawa up against the cage.#BC#
Herrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nawa is looking to clinch but Herrera is avoiding it.
Nawa shoots in for a double leg but Herrera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Herrera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herrera controlling the position.
Nawa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Herrera is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3##SUB#
Herrera looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Herrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nawa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Herrera controlling from mount.
Herrera takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Nawa can't escape the position.
#T4##SUB#
Herrera working for the choke. #SUB#
Herrera is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nawa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
What can Nawa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Herrera lands strikes to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Nawa won't enjoy being in this position. Herrera looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Nawa is tapping - it's over boys! Herrera picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Herrera!
Our winner, Paul Herrera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
OFK 279 - Cubbedge Vs Mircea
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Anjo clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anjo's brow.
Nawa has had enough of the clinch but Anjo keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Anjo on the inside.
Nawa trying to land knees to the body.
Anjo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Nawa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anjo wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Nawa looking to score a takedown here. Anjo is defending well but Nawa drives through and ends up in Anjo's guard.
Anjo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Nawa has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Anjo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nawa can't fight it off and eventually Anjo manages to take the fight to the floor. Nawa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anjo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Nawa has momentary wrist control but Anjo slips an elbow through the middle.
Nawa is trying to keep Anjo in close.
Anjo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anjo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anjo'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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anjo landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Anjo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Nawa gets tackled into the cage by Anjo. Anjo maintains the clinch. #TD#
Anjo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nawa trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Anjo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Nawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
Anjo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nawa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Anjo manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Nawa is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Anjo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nawa is looking to defend but Anjo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nawa! Anjo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nawa taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yoji Anjo Anjo!
A relieved looking Yoji Anjo Anjo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
OFK 267 - Williams Vs Tokugawa
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Nawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herrera is fending him off so far but Nawa persists. Nope, Herrera circles away and we're back to standing.
Nawa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Herrera counters with a one-two to the body.
Oko Nawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Herrera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nawa sprawls well initially but Herrera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Herrera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nawa is looking for a sweep. Herrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Herrera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Herrera sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nawa won't allow Herrera to pass to mount. #SU2#
Herrera decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T1#
Nawa tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Herrera has Nawa up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Herrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Herrera drives through with a takedown into Nawa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Herrera throwing strikes from guard but Nawa blocks nicely.
Nawa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Herrera is controlling him. #SU2#
Herrera gets to his feet - Nawa follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Herrera clinches up with Nawa and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Herrera has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nawa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Herrera trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nawa doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Herrera avoiding Nawa 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Herrera controlling well, preventing Nawa from escaping the position.
Herrera slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
It looks like Herrera might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Nawa wants to escape the position.
What can Nawa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Herrera is not going to allow Nawa to sit and survive in this position. #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.
Herrera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nawa is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Herrera is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Herrera is looking for the choke from the back position but Nawa is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Herrera has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Nawa is defending well but eventually Herrera manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Nawa has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Herrera!
A victorious Paul Herrera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Nawa goes for a double leg but Pinfish avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pinfish continues to drive forward.
Pinfish stuffs the takedown attempt from Nawa. Nawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Oko Nawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pinfish is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Peter Pinfish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oko Nawa.
A nice left hand lands by Nawa.
Nawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nawa looking to throw knees to the head but Pinfish is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinfish.
Pinfish wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nawa lands with a light punch inside.
Pinfish definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nawa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pinfish is defending well.
Nawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Nawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pinfish takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T1#
Nawa tries to throw a body punch but Pinfish avoids it by throwing Nawa back against the cage. #TD#
Pinfish has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nawa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nawa turns into Pinfish and is now in his guard.
Pinfish 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.
Pinfish keeping moving, preventing Nawa from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Nawa stands and steps away. Pinfish gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nawa closes the distance but Pinfish moves to the side
and Pinfish counters with a left and a right that stings Nawa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Nawa gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Nawa.
Nawa tries to land a knee to the head but Pinfish blocks with his arms.
#T2#
Nawa prevents Pinfish from breaking the clinch.
Pinfish lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pinfish is trying to force a seperation but Nawa has the dominant position.
Pinfish dodges an elbow strike from Nawa.
Nawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pinfish's defenses. #BC2#
Nawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Nawa is predictable there
and Pinfish counters with a left and a right that stings Nawa.
Pinfish lands with a kick to the temple. Nawa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinfish circles away.
Peter Pinfish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Nawa closes the distance and clinches.
Pinfish has had enough of the clinch but Nawa keeps him there for the moment.
Nawa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pinfish has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nawa after a bit of a struggle.
Nawa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Nawa connects with a knee to the head.
Nawa is pressed up against the cage. Pinfish has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nawa down to the mat. Nawa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pinfish is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Pinfish tries to keep at a distance but Nawa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nawa just leaning against Pinfish, taking a breather.
Nawa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nawa lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Nawa jumps into guard, dragging Pinfish to the mat.
Pinfish scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Pinfish is sitting in close to Nawa's body. Nawa has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pinfish is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pinfish is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nawa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oko Nawa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Bustack tries to clinch up but Nawa circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Nawa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bustack has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nawa is on him like a limpet, forcing Bustack back against the cage.
Bustack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nawa pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Nawa closes the distance and clinches.
Nawa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bustack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nawa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bustack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bustack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Nawa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Bustack is defending against the submission attempts here by Nawa.
#SUB#
Nawa is working for a kimura but Bustack is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nawa lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Nawa there. #SUB#
Nawa looking for a submission but Bustack manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Nawa is working Bustack over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Nawa trying to control but Bustack is working from the bottom.
Nawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Bustack has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nawa passes Bustack's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bustack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bustack looks winded!#SUB#
Nawa is trying for a kimura here. Bustack looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nawa wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oko Nawa! |
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