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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Kamenev gets a takedown into half guard.
Kamenev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kazuchika moves into full guard.
Kazuchika seems keen to control Kamenev's posture.
Kazuchika wants to sweep here but Kamenev controlling him for the moment.
Kamenev landing with the ground and pound.
Kazuchika 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazuchika is retaining full guard.
Kazuchika lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kazuchika advances position into side control!#T1#
Kamenev is trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kazuchika wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Kamenev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kamenev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kazuchika keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kamenev's head.#SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kazuchika stopping the sweep attempt from Kamenev.
Kazuchika sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kamenev's guard.
Kazuchika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working.
Kamenev is pressing down on Kazuchika's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kazuchika trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kazuchika advances position into side control!
Kamenev tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Kazuchika is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kazuchika wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kazuchika working the ground and pound.
Kazuchika looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamenev tries to buck Kazuchika off but Kazuchika is having none of it.
Kamenev is working hard here to advance position.
Kazuchika trying to control the position but Kamenev is working away.
Kamenev is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kamenev gets back to half guard.
Kamenev is staying active underneath Kazuchika, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kazuchika working over Kamenev with some ground and pound. Kamenev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kamenev is looking to improve his position.
Kamenev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamenev tries to get out of the position.
Kazuchika is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamenev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.
Kazuchika wants to take a breather but Kamenev is having none of it. #SUB#
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kazuchika trying to control from half guard but Kamenev is working away.
Kamenev wants to improve his position but Kazuchika is controlling well.
#T4#
Kazuchika controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kamenev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kazuchika trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kazuchika cracks Kamenev with a solid left hand.
Kazuchika preventing the sweep.
Kazuchika trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet.
Kazuchika wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazuchika postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamenev is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kamenev won't allow Kazuchika to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pushka Kamenev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Kamenev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but Kazuchika defending well.
Kamenev slips a nice elbow through Kazuchika's hands, connecting with Kazuchika's forehead.
Kamenev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kazuchika tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Kamenev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kamenev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuchika trying to hold on to Kamenev's head to control him but Kamenev postures up.
Kazuchika tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Kamenev. #T1#
Kamenev drops an elbow to the side of Kazuchika's head.
Kazuchika is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.
Kazuchika is looking to improve his position.
Kamenev slips a nice elbow through Kazuchika's hands, connecting with Kazuchika's forehead.
Pushka Kamenev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamenev working Kazuchika over with strikes.
Kamenev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazuchika can do to turn this around?
Kamenev lands strikes from half guard.
Kamenev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kazuchika wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
Kamenev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kamenev is nestled in close to Kazuchika, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kazuchika wants to get back to full guard.
Kazuchika trying to hold on to Kamenev's head to control him but Kamenev postures up.
Kazuchika is looking to improve his position.
Kazuchika is breathing heavily.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Kazuchika is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Kazuchika wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kamenev lands a nice short elbow.
Kamenev is nestled in close to Kazuchika, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kamenev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazuchika is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kamenev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kazuchika takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Kazuchika is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Kamenev! Kazuchika is hurt baaadly! Kamenev is firing away with more strikes - Kazuchika is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pushka Kamenev!
An out of breath Pushka Kamenev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 173 Beat The Man 6
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Okada Kazuchika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ryan instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Ryan is trying to trip Kazuchika. He has hold of a leg but Kazuchika is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ryan persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kazuchika (0) vs (2) Ryan
Kazuchika definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ryan stands and throws Kazuchika's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kazuchika (0) vs (5) Ryan
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Kazuchika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazuchika wants to control but Ryan postures up.
Kazuchika is looking to reverse the position.
Kazuchika sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kazuchika is just riding it out for now. Ryan eventually gives up the hold.
Kazuchika has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryan is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Ryan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kazuchika wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kazuchika tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Kazuchika has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryan is working away from the top position though.
Ryan is keen to just control but Kazuchika is a slippery customer.
Ryan is pressing down on Kazuchika's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kazuchika is holding on for now.
Ryan stalling. #T2#
Kazuchika moves into full guard.
Kazuchika trying to control the position.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazuchika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kazuchika looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Kazuchika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ryan controls the pace.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazuchika wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Ryan trying to control but Kazuchika is working from the bottom.
Kazuchika controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Kazuchika will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kazuchika is really struggling to control Ryan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ryan forces his way into half guard.
Kazuchika gets full guard.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Kazuchika is keeping the position.
Kazuchika working a defensive guard here.
Ryan pushing down on Kazuchika's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Kazuchika is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kazuchika actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Ryan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kazuchika defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5##SUB2#
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Kazuchika defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kazuchika manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kazuchika is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Ryan pushing down on Kazuchika's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kazuchika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazuchika moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ryan controlling from the top position.
Ryan won't allow Kazuchika to sweep him here. #T6#
Ryan wants to control from the top but Kazuchika keeps moving.
Ryan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kazuchika (0) vs (8) Ryan
Kazuchika being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Ryan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kazuchika has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ryan but great work by Kazuchika. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kazuchika (4) vs (8) Ryan
Ryan is trying to control Kazuchika's posture but Kazuchika avoids it.
Ryan tries to buck Kazuchika off but Kazuchika is having none of it.
Kazuchika trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
Kazuchika tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ryan gets back to half guard.#T7#
Kazuchika wants to take a breather but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Kazuchika sits in half guard.
Ryan tries to roll over but Kazuchika keeps him under control.
Ryan is not content to let Kazuchika control the position.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Kazuchika is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kazuchika is looking for a kimura here.
Kazuchika is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Kazuchika seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Kazuchika from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kazuchika has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ryan has his feet on Kazuchika's thighs here. He's pushed Kazuchika off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kazuchika screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Ryan! |
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Event:
SSG 162 Beat The Man 4
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Okada Kazuchika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dang Lin Wang!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lin Wang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kazuchika manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kazuchika (0) vs (2) Lin Wang
Kazuchika definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kazuchika is trying to keep Lin Wang in close.
Lin Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazuchika is retaining full guard.
Kazuchika looking to control.
Lin Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazuchika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lin Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazuchika is keeping the position for now.
Kazuchika working a defensive guard here.
Kazuchika is really struggling to control Lin Wang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuchika keeping moving, preventing Lin Wang from controlling successfully.
Kazuchika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##SUB#
Kazuchika is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kazuchika keeping full guard, as Lin Wang tries to pass.
Lin Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Kazuchika.
Lin Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kazuchika is trying to keep Lin Wang in close.
#SUB#
Kazuchika has his foot on Lin Wang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lin Wang works his way back into a safe position though.
Lin Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lin Wang drops back looking for a leg! Kazuchika is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kazuchika manages to kick Lin Wang off! Lin Wang jumps back into Kazuchika's guard.
Lin Wang trying to control but Kazuchika is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Lin Wang looking to pass the guard.
Kazuchika lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kazuchika (2) vs (2) Lin Wang
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazuchika trying to control but Lin Wang is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lin Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazuchika doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kazuchika manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kazuchika wants to control from the top but Lin Wang keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kazuchika is posturing up here but Lin Wang has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kazuchika tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kazuchika has to tap! Slick submission there by Lin Wang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dang Lin Wang!
Dang Lin Wang was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SSG 158 Cheese vs Snowstrinski
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Okada Kazuchika!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Klopstock shoots in and gets a takedown into Kazuchika's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Klopstock (2) vs (0) Kazuchika#SUB#
Klopstock is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Klopstock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kazuchika keeping full guard, as Klopstock tries to pass.
Kazuchika trying to keep a closed guard but Klopstock is proving a slippery customer.
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Kazuchika is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuchika trying to control the position.
Klopstock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Klopstock trying to control but Kazuchika is working from the bottom. #T1#
Klopstock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Klopstock looking to pass the guard.
Klopstock trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazuchika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazuchika 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.
Kazuchika working a defensive guard here.
Kazuchika is trying to hold Klopstock in close to prevent damage but Klopstock has managed to pass into half guard.
Kazuchika wants to improve his position but Klopstock is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Klopstock slows the pace down in half guard.
Klopstock wants to free his trapped foot but Kazuchika is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kazuchika is staying active underneath Klopstock, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Klopstock is working for a submission of some sort.
Klopstock trying to control the action but Kazuchika is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Klopstock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kazuchika defends it well. #SUB#
Klopstock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Klopstock wants to work for an arm triangle but Kazuchika is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Kazuchika is trying to maintain the position but Klopstock is very close to passing his half guard.
Klopstock works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (5) vs (0) Kazuchika#SUB#
Klopstock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Klopstock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Klopstock tries for a kimura but Kazuchika is defending well. #SUB#
Klopstock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kazuchika knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kazuchika is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Klopstock is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Klopstock (7) vs (0) Kazuchika
Kazuchika wants to control but Klopstock is having none of it.
Kazuchika is looking to improve his position but Klopstock isn't that keen on the idea.
Kazuchika tries to lock up and control but Klopstock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kazuchika is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Klopstock has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Klopstock (10) vs (0) Kazuchika#SUB#
Kazuchika showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Klopstock tightening his grip on Kazuchika, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Klopstock looking for the choke but no joy. #T5#
Kazuchika is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Klopstock looking to break Kazuchika's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kazuchika remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Klopstock will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Klopstock working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Klopstock is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kazuchika defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Kazuchika preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Klopstock. #SUB#
Klopstock is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kazuchika breaks Klopstock's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (10) vs (2) Kazuchika
Kazuchika looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T6#
Klopstock pulls Kazuchika in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Klopstock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kazuchika gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Klopstock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kazuchika can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Klopstock has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kazuchika should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Klopstock has tightened it up now! Kazuchika should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leonhard Klopstock!
Leonhard Klopstock made sure to mention his sponsor, Dangerous Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2023 |
#R1#
White misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White, as that shot connected.
White goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kazuchika takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
As Kazuchika looks to move away, White throws a big counter combo but Kazuchika just gets out of the way.
White throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kazuchika stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kazuchika takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
Kazuchika wants to clinch
and White counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kazuchika takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by White. Beautiful body shot.
Kazuchika uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Kazuchika takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kazuchika misses with a wild body shot.
White was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
White lands a slapping body shot.
Kazuchika looks winded!
White stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
White misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
White closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kazuchika! White dives in looking to finish! Kazuchika is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olavi White! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Nurmagochev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kazuchika did well to prevent Nurmagochev getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazuchika is looking to improve his position.
Kazuchika gets back to full guard.
Kazuchika looking to control.
Nurmagochev stopping the sweep attempt from Kazuchika.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kazuchika is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nurmagochev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kazuchika trying to control but Nurmagochev is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuchika won't allow Nurmagochev to sweep him here. #T1#
Kazuchika wants to pass the guard but Nurmagochev is keeping the position.
Kazuchika trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagochev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nurmagochev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurmagochev is pulling down on Kazuchika's head. It's preventing any offense from Kazuchika, at least for the moment.
Nurmagochev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazuchika is one step ahead there.
Nurmagochev keeping moving, preventing Kazuchika from controlling successfully.
Kazuchika wants to pass the guard but Nurmagochev is keeping 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.
Kazuchika postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kazuchika trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagochev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagochev is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kazuchika might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nurmagochev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kazuchika dodges the punch combination from Nurmagochev.
Yuri Nurmagochev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nurmagochev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nurmagochev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kazuchika sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kazuchika is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagochev pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Kazuchika wants to control but Nurmagochev is keeping busy.
Kazuchika gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kazuchika is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nurmagochev wants to sweep but no luck.
Kazuchika trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagochev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazuchika forces his way into half guard.
Nurmagochev is breathing heavily.
Kazuchika is trying to control the action in half guard but Nurmagochev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Kazuchika tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nurmagochev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kazuchika trying to control from half guard but Nurmagochev is working away.
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. Kazuchika connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagochev's temple.
Nurmagochev is looking for a sweep. Kazuchika is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmagochev is refusing to be controlled, as Kazuchika sits in half guard.
Nurmagochev trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazuchika is looking to take a break and control but Nurmagochev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Kazuchika.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yuri Nurmagochev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Nurmagochev gets a takedown into half guard.
Yuri Nurmagochev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kazuchika regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kazuchika controls Nurmagochev momentarily but Nurmagochev frees himself.
Nurmagochev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kazuchika is trying to control the position but Nurmagochev postures up.
Kazuchika looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazuchika, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagochev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagochev chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagochev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazuchika can do to turn this around?
Kazuchika keeping moving, preventing Nurmagochev from controlling successfully.
Kazuchika is trying to control the position but Nurmagochev postures up.
Kazuchika looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazuchika, not yet.
Nurmagochev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Kazuchika manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagochev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kazuchika is looking to pass into half guard but Nurmagochev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nurmagochev is in guard.#REVR#
Kazuchika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kazuchika manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagochev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Nurmagochev 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kazuchika tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagochev is retaining full guard.
Kazuchika trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagochev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kazuchika is pushing down on Nurmagochev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nurmagochev is fighting to maintain full guard but Kazuchika has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kazuchika trying to control from Nurmagochev's half guard. Nurmagochev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kazuchika wants to control from the top but Nurmagochev keeps moving.
Kazuchika won't allow Nurmagochev to sweep him here.
Kazuchika wants to control from the top but Nurmagochev keeps moving.
Kazuchika advances position into side control!#T3#
Kazuchika tries to advance to mount but Nurmagochev denies him.
Kazuchika prevents Nurmagochev from escaping the position.
Kazuchika working the ground and pound.
Kazuchika trying to control the action but Nurmagochev is working from the bottom.
Nurmagochev is looking for a sweep.
Kazuchika trying to control the action but Nurmagochev is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kazuchika advances to full mount.
Kazuchika trying to control but Nurmagochev is having none of it.
Kazuchika is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagochev is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Okada Kazuchika will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Nurmagochev misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Nurmagochev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Nurmagochev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nurmagochev scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kazuchika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kazuchika is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kazuchika is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kazuchika trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagochev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nurmagochev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazuchika is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kazuchika trying to control but Nurmagochev is working from the bottom.
Kazuchika looking to pass the guard.
Kazuchika trying to control but Nurmagochev is working from the bottom.
Kazuchika looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagochev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nurmagochev slips nicely into half guard.
Kazuchika has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagochev is working away from the top position though.
Kazuchika moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kazuchika is trying to keep Nurmagochev in close.
Nurmagochev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kazuchika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Kazuchika keeping moving, preventing Nurmagochev from controlling successfully.
Kazuchika trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagochev is proving a slippery customer.
Nurmagochev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nurmagochev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Nurmagochev gets the takedown into side control.
Kazuchika gets back to half guard.
Kazuchika keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Kazuchika wants to get back to full guard.
Nurmagochev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nurmagochev prevents Kazuchika from improving his position.
Kazuchika wants to control but Nurmagochev is keeping busy.
Nurmagochev wants to take a breather but Kazuchika is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazuchika moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kazuchika is trying to control the position but Nurmagochev postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Nurmagochev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nurmagochev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Nurmagochev! |
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