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Event:
Konichiwa!!!
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Quantou looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Brown throws a quick counter head kick but Quantou was just out of range.
Brown looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Quantou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the ropes. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown leaves Quantou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bosko Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhandouji Quantou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Quantou changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SU2#
Quantou decides to stand back up. Quantou steps back and let's Brown get back to his feet.
Quantou tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Brown gets caught flat footed, as Quantou shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Quantou is controlling him.
Quantou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quantou on the ground.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing Quantou from standing up.
Quantou postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it. #T2#
Quantou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown wants to stand up but Quantou is controlling him.
Brown looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Quantou looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Quantou forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Brown on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Quantou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Quantou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Quantou sits in half guard.
Quantou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Quantou content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Quantou is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Quantou is looking for a kimura here.
Quantou frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Quantou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Quantou in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Quantou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Quantou working for a submission but Brown is keeping him at bay.
Quantou controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Quantou landing shots from mount.
Quantou content just to control the position here.
Quantou cracks Brown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Brown tries to buck Quantou off but he can't manage it.
Quantou in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Quantou looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown is bucking up trying to escape but Quantou cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SU2#
Quantou stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T7#
Quantou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Quantou fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Quantou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Quantou persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quantou with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Quantou fails to land the takedown.#T8#
Quantou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Quantou shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Quantou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a left to the body.
Quantou misses with a takedown
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Quantou, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T9#
Quantou closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Quantou pushes Brown against the ropes but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Quantou bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Quantou is dominant here and he's now got Brown's back!
Quantou controlling from the back.
Quantou lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Brown.
Bosko Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhandouji Quantou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quantou has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhandouji Quantou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Quantou 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Zhandouji Quantou!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Zhandouji Quantou!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Zhandouji Quantou!
Zhandouji Quantou wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
The Road.
Date: Apr 18, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Quantou tries to keep at a distance but Totemo has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Totemo gets control of Quantou's arms and successfully pulls guard. Totemo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Quantou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Totemo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Quantou wants to stand but Totemo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Quantou trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Totemo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo throwing strikes but missing.
Quantou working a defensive guard but Totemo manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1#
Quantou is trying to get back to half guard.
Quantou felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Totemo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Totemo gets to mount! Quantou was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Quantou is working to get back to half guard.
Quantou holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Totemo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Totemo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Quantou can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2##SUB#
Quantou is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Totemo locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Quantou is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
Fury!
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Quantou fails with the takedown.#TD#
Kakuto gets a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Quantou wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quantou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quantou.
Quantou 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.#T1#
Quantou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kakuto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kakuto trying to control the action but Quantou is working from the bottom.
Kakuto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Quantou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Quantou is looking to improve his position.
Quantou is not content to let Kakuto control the position.
Quantou wants to get back to full guard.
Quantou has a hand on Kakuto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kakuto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Quantou felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Quantou is working to get back to half guard.
Quantou is trying to reverse the position but instead Kakuto has taken his back - oops!
Quantou wants to escape the position.
Quantou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakuto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quantou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kakuto has his arm under Quantou's chin here. Game over son! Kakuto squeezes tightly and Quantou is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Quantou tries to clinch but Takanori moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quantou. Takanori does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Quantou backs off Takanori throws a huge counter combo but Quantou manages to avoid it all.
Nice shot by Takanori.
Quantou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takanori fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Quantou to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Quantou looks to clinch but Takanori throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Quantou taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Koba Takanori!
Our winner, Koba Takanori, 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:
MMAH 101 Christmas Showdown
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Quantou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skibbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quantou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skibbo.
Zhandouji Quantou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quantou checks the leg kick nicely there.
Quantou is looking to clinch but Skibbo is avoiding it.
Skibbo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A lazy body kick from Quantou
and Skibbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Quantou is rocked!
Skibbo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quantou is still on wobbly legs! Can Skibbo finish him?
Skibbo drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Quantou right on the button. Quantou goes down! Skibbo follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Skibbo gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uno Skibbo!
During a confident post fight interview, Uno Skibbo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMAH 90
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Tavistock shoots for a takedown but Quantou saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tavistock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Quantou.#CUT2#It looks like Chris Tavistock has been cut.
Tavistock fails with the takedown.
Quantou lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Quantou shoots in looking for a takedown. Tavistock tries to sprawl out of it but Quantou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tavistock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quantou leaves Tavistock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Tavistock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavistock misses with a takedown attempt - Quantou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tavistock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavistock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quantou stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quantou wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Tavistock with that takedown attempt.
Tavistock is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Quantou closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tavistock to the mat! Tavistock manages to get full guard. #T1##SU2#
Quantou stands up from Tavistock's guard - Quantou perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tavistock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Quantou shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Quantou was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Quantou staying calm.
Quantou working the ground and pound.
Tavistock takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tavistock is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Quantou is controlling him well.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quantou just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavistock wants to get back to his feet but Quantou drags him back down.
A lull in the action here.
Quantou scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Quantou controlling the position.
Tavistock tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Tavistock really wants to buck Quantou off and get back to his feet.
Tavistock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tavistock tries to get out of the position.
Quantou postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tavistock looks a forlorn figure.
Quantou with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Quantou is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tavistock can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T4##SUB2#
Quantou is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tavistock is surviving well by controlling Quantou's body position as best he can.
Quantou content just to control the position here.
Tavistock is trying to stand up.
Quantou fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2#Tavistock is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavistock takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Tavistock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quantou unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Tavistock wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Quantou celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhandouji Quantou! |
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Event:
MMAH 84
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Quantou misses with a body kick.
Dao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Dao clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Quantou takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Quantou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Quantou can't break the clinch.
Quantou goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dao prevents it.
Dao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quantou changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Praew Dao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhandouji Quantou.
Quantou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been told by Dao's head coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quantou's head backwards.
Quantou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch lands to the side of Quantou 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Dao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Quantou pushes Dao up against the cage in a clinch.
Dao lands a body punch.
Quantou wants to take the fight to the mat but Dao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Quantou goes for a takedown attempt but Dao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dao throws a hook but Quantou blocks it.
Dao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Dao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quantou doesn't seem phased though.
Praew Dao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dao looks to score with a jab to the body but Quantou is just out of range.
Dao misses with a body shot.
Dao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quantou moves away.
Dao lands with a shot to the body.
Quantou has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dao finds it's way round the side to connect with Quantou's head. #CL#
Dao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Quantou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dao.
#T2#
Dao lands a shot to the body.
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!
Quantou throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dao stops a takedown attempt from Quantou.
Quantou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Quantou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quantou backwards. #BC#
Dao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dao scores with a nice head shot.
Dao misses with a body shot.
Quantou walks into a left hand.
Quantou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dao throws a solid leg kick but Quantou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dao.
Dao misses with an uppercut. Quantou saw that one coming.#T3#
Quantou tries to land a leg kick but Dao saw it coming and moves away.
Jab from Dao.
Dao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quantou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quantou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Quantou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dao with a hook.
Dao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quantou.
Quantou is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD2#
Quantou closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dao throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dao.
Quantou just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Dao throws an overhand right that lands on Quantou's shoulder, as Quantou tries to avoid the shot.
Quantou with the counter takedown but Dao avoids it easily.#CL#
Dao forces Quantou back against the cage and clinches.
Quantou drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quantou prevents a body shot from Dao.
A right hook to the body lands for Dao.
Quantou tries to break the clinch but Dao is controlling the position.
Dao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quantou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Praew Dao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Quantou tries to move into range but Dao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Dao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quantou is trying to force a seperation but Dao has the dominant position.
Quantou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dao.
Dao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Quantou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Quantou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Dao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quantou has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Quantou tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Quantou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Praew Dao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhandouji Quantou.
Dao is working Quantou over against the cage.
Quantou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Quantou looking to slow down the pace here.
Praew Dao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Quantou tries a body shot but Dao blocks it.
Dao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dao gets underhooks to prevent Quantou's takedown attempt.
Dao prevents Quantou from breaking the clinch.
Quantou changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Quantou takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
Quantou moves forwards but Dao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dao scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Quantou is rocked!
Dao throws a monster overhand right that drops Quantou! Dao follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Praew Dao!
A victorious Praew Dao 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:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Moe Lester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zhandouji Quantou!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Lester has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lester tries for a takedown. No joy.
Quantou tries for a takedown but Lester manages to get underhooks.
Quantou is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lester can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moe Lester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester can't get the takedown.
Lester prevents the takedown attempt.
Lester changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Quantou fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Quantou closes the distance and clinches up with Lester, looking for a takedown. Quantou pushes Lester against the cage but Lester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Lester moves into the clinch.
Lester looking for a takedown.
Lester is breathing heavily.
Lester is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester is trying to drag Quantou to the mat but Quantou just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Quantou is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lester is defending well.
Quantou is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Quantou tries for a takedown but Lester manages to get underhooks.
Quantou is trying to drag Lester to the mat but Lester just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Quantou stops a takedown attempt from Lester.
Quantou tries for a takedown. No joy.
Quantou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lester gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Quantou.
Quantou drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lester is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Quantou is defending well.#T2##TD#
Lester wants the takedown. Quantou is fighting it off but Lester persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Quantou's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lester (2) vs (0) Quantou
Quantou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lester is one step ahead there.
Quantou seems keen to control Lester's posture.
Quantou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lester stopping the sweep attempt from Quantou.#T3##SUB2#
Lester got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quantou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lester has managed to get both his arms back between Quantou's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Quantou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lester is aware though and is defending well.
Lester postures up.
Quantou has control of Lester's left arm, preventing Lester from doing any damage.
Quantou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quantou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lester is one step ahead there. #T4#
Quantou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Quantou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Quantou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lester defends it easily.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quantou escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lester gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T5#
Lester wants to pass the guard but Quantou is keeping the position.
Lester controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Quantou has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lester has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (5) vs (0) Quantou
Quantou is trying to improve his position.
Quantou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lester working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Quantou tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Quantou isn't going anywhere.
Quantou sneaks back into half guard.
Quantou wants to get back to full guard but Lester has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (8) vs (0) Quantou
Quantou wants to control but Lester is having none of it.
Quantou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Quantou wants to control but Lester is having none of it.
Quantou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lester takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Quantou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Quantou looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lester (11) vs (0) Quantou
Quantou rolls, trying to escape but Lester keeps control of the position.
Quantou is still trying to improve position.
Quantou trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Quantou needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Quantou is trying to break free.
Quantou trying to control but not successfully. #T10#
Lester has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Quantou's body.
Quantou wants to escape the position.
#T11#
Quantou keeps trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lester controlling the positon.
Lester is hanging on to Quantou's back as he tries to escape.
Quantou trying to control the position but Lester manages to sink in the hooks. #T12#
Lester controlling well, preventing Quantou from escaping the position.
Lester wants to control but Quantou is keeping busy.
Quantou tries to escape the position.
Quantou turns into Lester and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lester (11) vs (2) Quantou
Lester pulls Quantou in close to his closed guard and prevents Quantou from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lester keeping full guard, as Quantou tries to pass. #T13#
Quantou trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom.
Quantou content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Quantou has gone for a leg lock! Lester slips out almost immediately though and dives into Quantou's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lester (13) vs (2) Quantou
Quantou looking to control.
#T14#
Quantou looking for a sweep. Not yet Quantou, not yet.
Quantou looking to control.
#SUB2#
Quantou working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lester has passed into half guard!
Quantou is looking for a sweep. Lester is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A very excited looking Moe Lester made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Basten Booij! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zhandouji Quantou!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Booij closes the distance and clinches up with Quantou, looking for a takedown. Booij pushes Quantou against the cage but Quantou circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Booij tries to clinch but Quantou is having none of it.
Booij moves in looking to clinch but Quantou pushes him off.
Quantou with the counter takedown but Booij avoids it easily.#TD2#
Quantou bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Booij (0) vs (4) Quantou#SUB2#
Quantou is working to tighten his grip on Booij's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Booij has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Quantou is really squeezing tight and eventually Booij passes out! Quantou breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zhandouji Quantou! |
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