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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones avoids the head kick by Ozaki.
Ozaki blocks a leg kick.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ozaki misses with a head kick.
Ozaki lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Ozaki tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Jones is trying to trip Ozaki. He has hold of a leg but Ozaki is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Ozaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ozaki keeps moving.
Ozaki has Jones pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Jones stands up over Ozaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ozaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. #SUB2#
Ozaki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ozaki, into his guard. #REVR#
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Jones is working Ozaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ozaki managing to control the position.
Ozaki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
Jones lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Jones 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.#T3#
Jones tries to advance to mount but Ozaki denies him.
Ozaki is looking for a sweep.
Jones takes a little break here. Ozaki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ozaki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozaki keeps working.
Ozaki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozaki taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Ozaki manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Ozaki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ozaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ozaki's head.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozaki is retaining full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ozaki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ozaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones winds up and cracks Ozaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Ozaki's temple.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Ozaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Ozaki's hands, connecting with Ozaki's forehead.
Ozaki tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Ozaki keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can.
Drake Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Ozaki is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ozaki tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones is nestled in close to Ozaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ozaki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ozaki trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ozaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
Jones raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jones wants to control the pace but Ozaki is squirming around nicely.
Ozaki is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Jones looking to control but Ozaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones wants to control the action but instead Ozaki gets a body lock and reverses into Jones's guard! Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ozaki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Ozaki 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.
Ozaki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Ozaki working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
Ozaki is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones controlling the action here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ozaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ozaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Ozaki seems keen to control Jones's posture.
Jones stands up over Ozaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones cracks Ozaki with a solid left hand.
Jones cracks Ozaki with a solid left hand.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ozaki is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones stands up over Ozaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Jones dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ozaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.#CL#
Jones has Ozaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones blocks a body shot from Ozaki.
Ozaki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Jones wants the takedown. Ozaki is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ozaki's guard against the cage.
Jones postures up.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Ozaki pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones distracts Ozaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones cracks Ozaki with a solid left hand.#T1#
Ozaki managing to control the position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ozaki keeps moving.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ozaki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ozaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones is working Ozaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#Ozaki is rocked!
Jones postures up.
Ozaki is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ozaki's head.
Jones arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ozaki's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Drake Jones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2023 |
#R1#
George blocks a low kick nicely.
Ozaki really is a fat lump.
George throws a big shot that misses.
George thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by George as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Mei Ozaki has been cut.
George looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - George throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
George misses the jab.
Ozaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've been hearing reports that Ozaki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
George throws a shot from downtown. Ozaki moves away and avoids it.
Freaky George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
George throws the left hand but Ozaki avoids the punch easily.
George throws a lazy right hand but Ozaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ozaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ozaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
George throws a jab when Ozaki was well out of range.
George throws out a loose jab but Ozaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozaki tries to counter with a takedown but George is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Ozaki.
Ozaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
George cracks Ozaki with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ozaki looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can George finish him?
#ROC2#Ozaki is rocked!
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!
Ozaki walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! George swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Freaky George! |
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Event:
KIFC 22
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Simonsgaurd. #SUB#
Simonsgaurd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ozaki regains half guard.
Simonsgaurd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ozaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ozaki keeping full guard, as Simonsgaurd tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simonsgaurd is working hard here to advance position.
Ozaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozaki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Ozaki wants to stand and escape but Simonsgaurd is having none of it.
Simonsgaurd being controlled here momentarily.
Ozaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simonsgaurd wants to pass the guard but Ozaki is keeping the position.
Ozaki trying to control the position.
Ozaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simonsgaurd is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ozaki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ozaki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ozaki! #REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simonsgaurd tries to bench press Ozaki off him but Ozaki keeps the position.
Simonsgaurd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ozaki on the ground.#T2#
Simonsgaurd gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simonsgaurd tries to get to full guard but Ozaki has control of the leg. #SUB#
Simonsgaurd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ozaki pulls his head out easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ozaki working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Simonsgaurd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ozaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Simonsgaurd can't keep his opponent in guard - Ozaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ozaki prevents Simonsgaurd from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ozaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simonsgaurd sees it coming and defends easily.
Simonsgaurd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simonsgaurd tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ozaki pulls his head out easily.
Ozaki is trying to control. Simonsgaurd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Ozaki wants to work for an arm triangle but Simonsgaurd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ozaki drops an elbow to the side of Simonsgaurd's head.
Simonsgaurd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Simonsgaurd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simonsgaurd is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Simonsgaurd is defending against the submission attempts here by Ozaki.
#SUB#
Simonsgaurd looking for submissions off his back.
Ozaki is looking to take a break and control but Simonsgaurd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Simonsgaurd looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Ozaki works his way into full mount!
Simonsgaurd is trying desperately to improve position.
Simonsgaurd sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Simonsgaurd is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ozaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simonsgaurd defends it well.
Ozaki prevents Simonsgaurd from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd actively working from the bottom here.
Simonsgaurd wants to sweep but Ozaki has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mei Ozaki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ozaki.
#TD#
Simonsgaurd scores with a takedown into Ozaki's guard.#SUB2#
Ozaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simonsgaurd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ozaki is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Simonsgaurd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozaki trying to control but Simonsgaurd is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Simonsgaurd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ozaki cracks Simonsgaurd with a solid left hand.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ozaki has eaten all the pies!#T1#
Ozaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simonsgaurd swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Simonsgaurd has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ozaki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Simonsgaurd.#SUB2#
Ozaki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simonsgaurd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ozaki is breathing heavily.
Simonsgaurd is looking to regain half guard here but Ozaki keeps moving and retains side control.
Ozaki has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Simonsgaurd!
Simonsgaurd slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ozaki is working for a kimura but Simonsgaurd is defending it quite comfortably.
Simonsgaurd is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Simonsgaurd tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ozaki has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Simonsgaurd tries to reverse the position but Ozaki maintains control.
Ozaki takes Simonsgaurd's back.
Simonsgaurd wants to escape the position.
Ozaki is trying to stick to Simonsgaurd's back but Simonsgaurd is turning into Ozaki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ozaki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simonsgaurd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simonsgaurd manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozaki pushes down on Simonsgaurd's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Ozaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Simonsgaurd wants to get back to full guard.
Ozaki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simonsgaurd works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Ozaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ozaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simonsgaurd is not content to let Ozaki control the position.
Simonsgaurd is looking to regain half guard here but Ozaki keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Ozaki gets to mount! Simonsgaurd was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Simonsgaurd is bucking up trying to escape but Ozaki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Simonsgaurd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simonsgaurd has given up his back here. Will Ozaki look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB2#
Ozaki looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Simonsgaurd taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mei Ozaki! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Fury clinches up with Ozaki and pushes him back against the cage.
Ozaki looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ozaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fury's brow.
Fury avoids a wild elbow strike from Ozaki.#TD2#
Fury ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fury no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ozaki passes Fury's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ozaki really is a fat lump.
Fury makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fury.#SUB2#
Ozaki has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fury to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ozaki is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fury pulls down on the head and he's put Ozaki to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommy Fury! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Ozaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fransisco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Fransisco shoots in and gets a takedown into Ozaki's guard.
Fransisco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ozaki keeping full guard, as Fransisco tries to pass.
Fransisco is stalling in the full guard.
Ozaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ozaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fransisco.
Ozaki trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fransisco postures up and lands a big shot to Ozaki's brow.
Ozaki is breathing heavily.
Ozaki 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.
Fransisco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Fransisco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozaki is keeping the position for now.
Fransisco is looking to work some ground and pound but Ozaki has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fransisco throws a shot to the body.
Ozaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fransisco is out of range.
Fransisco tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Fransisco closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ozaki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2##TD2#
Fransisco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ozaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fransisco is in Ozaki's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Ozaki looking for a guillotine here but Fransisco defends easily.
Ozaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fransisco is one step ahead there.
Fransisco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fransisco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Fransisco tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozaki is retaining full guard.
Fransisco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fransisco lands a couple of elbows.
Fransisco works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fransisco is figuring out what he wants to do next.#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.
Ozaki wants to improve his position but Fransisco is controlling well.
Ozaki trying to hold on to Fransisco's head to control him but Fransisco postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fransisco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozaki manages to avoid it.
Fransisco slaps away a takedown attempt from Ozaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Fransisco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Fransisco closes the distance and clinches.
Ozaki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ozaki blocks a body shot from Fransisco. #TD2#
Fransisco successfully pulls guard.
Fransisco looking for a sweep. Not yet Fransisco, not yet.
Fransisco can't keep his opponent in guard - Ozaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fransisco trying to control from the bottom.
Fransisco is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ozaki seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fransisco trying to hold on to Ozaki's head to control him but Ozaki postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Ozaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fransisco is just riding it out for now. Ozaki eventually gives up the hold.
Fransisco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fransisco preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ozaki wants to pass the guard but Fransisco is defending well.
Fransisco tries to get to full guard but Ozaki has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fransisco tries to kick Ozaki off but Ozaki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fransisco keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ozaki passes to full mount!
Fransisco stops Ozaki from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fransisco is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jack Fransisco has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Ozaki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Ozaki fails to take his opponent's back.
Fransisco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ozaki looking to take Fransisco's back but Fransisco rolls and after a scramble, Fransisco ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Fransisco to escape a tricky position.
Fransisco stays in close to Ozaki's body and controls the position.
Fransisco is continuing to stall.
Ozaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Fransisco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fransisco is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fransisco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Fransisco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Fransisco closes the distance and pushes Ozaki back into the cage.#TD2#
Fransisco manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fransisco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fransisco has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ozaki has passed into side control.
Ozaki throws a strike aimed at the side of Fransisco's head but Fransisco avoids it well.
Fransisco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ozaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ozaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fransisco has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Ozaki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ozaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Fransisco is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Fransisco has one of Ozaki's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Fransisco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ozaki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've been hearing that Ozaki has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ozaki wants to control but Fransisco is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ozaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fransisco wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Ozaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fransisco, who protects the arm well.
Ozaki really is a fat lump.
Fransisco struggling a bit here.
Fransisco is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fransisco can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Ozaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Fransisco tries to bench press Ozaki off him but Ozaki keeps the position. #SUB#
Ozaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ozaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fransisco tries to buck Ozaki off but Ozaki is having none of it.#SUB#
Ozaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Fransisco is defending well.
Ozaki throws a strike aimed at the side of Fransisco's head but Fransisco avoids it well.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fransisco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ozaki tries to score with some ground and pound. Fransisco controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mei Ozaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fransisco avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ozaki.
Fransisco is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fransisco prevents Ozaki from improving position.
Jack Fransisco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozaki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mei Ozaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fransisco 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Ozaki throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Ozaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee. #TD2#
Ozaki scores with a takedown into Lee's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Ozaki stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Ozaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Ozaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee looking to control but Ozaki passes into half guard.
Ozaki is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Ozaki wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozaki wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Ozaki.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ozaki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ozaki is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ozaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ozaki is working away from the top position though.
Ozaki trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Ozaki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ozaki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ozaki landing strikes from the mount.
Ozaki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Lee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ozaki scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Ozaki.
Ozaki wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ozaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ozaki has eaten all the pies!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee is looking to control Ozaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ozaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ozaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ozaki looks winded!#SUB#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mei Ozaki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ozaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Lee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ozaki napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ozaki is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozaki wants to control but Lee postures up.
Ozaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Ozaki struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ozaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ozaki prevents Lee from improving position.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ozaki tries to improve position but can't.
Lee trying to control the action but Ozaki is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ozaki holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Ozaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Lee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ozaki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lee but great work by Ozaki.
Ozaki advances to full mount.
Lee tries to hold on but Ozaki postures up.
Lee is controlling an arm, preventing Ozaki from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ozaki scoring with strikes but Lee is staying in there.
Mei Ozaki has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Ozaki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lee has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lee!
Ozaki is breathing heavily.
Ozaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. #REVB#
Ozaki passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ozaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ozaki trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well. #SUB2#
Ozaki is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ozaki to get the leverage. #T4#
Lee won't allow Ozaki to pass to mount.
Lee trying to hold on to Ozaki's head to control him but Ozaki postures up.
Ozaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ozaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though. #SUB2#
Ozaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Ozaki eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Ozaki.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee is concentrating on defense, preventing Ozaki from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mei Ozaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ozaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozaki effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Ozaki has clasped his hands together around Lee's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Ozaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozaki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Ozaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
Ozaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2#
Ozaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Ozaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ozaki tries to move to mount but Lee blocks the move with his legs.
Ozaki trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee prevents Ozaki from improving position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ozaki's best efforts.
Ozaki is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Ozaki works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Ozaki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lee has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lee! #T3#
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Ozaki has wrist control.
Lee trying to control but Ozaki is working from the bottom.
Ozaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ozaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Ozaki trying to control the position.
Ozaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozaki trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee wants to get up but he can't break Ozaki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Mei Ozaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ozaki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ozaki showed some decent athleticism there.
Lee pushes Ozaki off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ozaki 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mei Ozaki! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Four closes the distance and pushes Ozaki back into the cage.
Ozaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD#
Four manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Four not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ozaki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Four is looking for a triangle but Ozaki pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Four looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ozaki is defending well. Four quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ozaki has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Four celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shadow Fighter Four! |
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