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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2023 |
#R1# Ciercoles Diaz has a takedown stuffed. Inoue tries to bum rush Ciercoles Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Ciercoles Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ciercoles Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Inoue is quick to defend against it. Inoue rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ciercoles Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ciercoles Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Inoue sprawls well. Inoue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ciercoles Diaz gets slowly back to his feet. Ciercoles Diaz throws a low kick but Inoue avoids it. Ciercoles Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marc Ciercoles Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ciercoles Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Inoue circles away.
Inoue fails to land with a series of punches.
Ciercoles Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. No joy there for Inoue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Naoya Inoue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Ciercoles Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Inoue.
Inoue throws a nice looking combination but Ciercoles Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD# Ciercoles Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Inoue is trying to defend but Ciercoles Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Ciercoles Diaz content to control rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ciercoles Diaz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Ciercoles Diaz prevents Inoue from standing back up.
Inoue keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Ciercoles Diaz 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.#T2# Ciercoles Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Ciercoles Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ciercoles Diaz misses with a head kick.
Ciercoles Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Ciercoles Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him. A head kick misses from Ciercoles Diaz. Inoue circles away from the clinch attempt.
Inoue tries to bum rush Ciercoles Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Ciercoles Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3# Ciercoles Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Inoue wants to clinch up but Ciercoles Diaz keeps it at a distance. Ciercoles Diaz goes for a double leg but Inoue avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Inoue continues to drive forward.#BC2# Inoue breaks from the clinch.
Ciercoles Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Inoue sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Inoue unleashes a big counter combination but Ciercoles Diaz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Ciercoles Diaz is breathing heavily. Ciercoles Diaz jumps guard but Inoue turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Inoue is defending well against a takedown attempt. Ciercoles Diaz tries to pull guard but Inoue forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Ciercoles Diaz tries to pull guard but Inoue holds him up against the cage and eventually Ciercoles Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Inoue stalls. #T4# Inoue has had enough of the clinch but Ciercoles Diaz keeps him there for the moment. Ciercoles Diaz is trying to pull guard but Inoue turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Ciercoles Diaz jumps guard but Inoue turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Ciercoles Diaz is looking for a takedown.#BC2# Inoue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Inoue tries to bum rush Ciercoles Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Ciercoles Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ciercoles Diaz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Inoue. Inoue is looking to clinch but Ciercoles Diaz is avoiding it.
Ciercoles Diaz misses with a takedown attempt and Inoue counters with a series of strikes. Ciercoles Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naoya Inoue dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Ciercoles Diaz shoots and misses and Inoue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ciercoles Diaz with a poor takedown and Inoue counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Ciercoles Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Inoue connects with a jab. Inoue throws a one two combo.
Ciercoles Diaz misses with a head kick.
Inoue closes the distance and lands a one-two. Inoue stalks Ciercoles Diaz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ciercoles Diaz's face. Ciercoles Diaz staggers backwards, shaken. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Inoue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ciercoles Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Inoue's waist but Inoue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ciercoles Diaz off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Ciercoles Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ciercoles Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Inoue sprawls well. He's pushed Ciercoles Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1# Inoue closes the distance and lands a one-two. Naoya Inoue seems to be getting the better of the standup. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Inoue throws a right and a left that Ciercoles Diaz avoids nicely. Ciercoles Diaz dodges the punch combination from Inoue.
Nice jab there from Inoue. Inoue lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL# Inoue tries to keep at a distance but Ciercoles Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch. Inoue is trying to force a seperation but Ciercoles Diaz has the dominant position.#T2# Inoue prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ciercoles Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Inoue after a bit of a struggle. #BC2# Inoue's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Inoue misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Ciercoles Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Inoue. Inoue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Inoue does no damage. As Inoue looks to move away, Ciercoles Diaz throws a big counter combo but Inoue just gets out of the way. Ciercoles Diaz throws a body shot but no joy. 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! Inoue misses with a few strikes there.
#T3# Ciercoles Diaz shoots and misses and Inoue counters with a one-two to the body. Inoue throws a right and a left that both miss. Ciercoles Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter. Ciercoles Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Inoue paws at him with a jab and circles away. Despite the aggression on Inoue's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Ciercoles Diaz looks for the body kick but Inoue saw that one coming. Inoue has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Inoue swinging wildly here.
#CL# Ciercoles Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Inoue, pushing him back against the cage. Ciercoles Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Inoue prevents it.
Inoue keeps control of Ciercoles Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4##BC2# Inoue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Inoue wants to clinch. Inoue tries to bum rush Ciercoles Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Ciercoles Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ciercoles Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Ciercoles Diaz clinches up with Inoue and pushes him back against the cage. Ciercoles Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Ciercoles Diaz tries to pull guard but Inoue holds him up against the cage and eventually Ciercoles Diaz drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naoya Inoue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# A decent looking cross lands there for Inoue. Ciercoles Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Inoue pinned against the cage. Inoue gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Marc Ciercoles Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ciercoles Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown and Inoue counters with a three punch combo that has Ciercoles Diaz backing up. Ciercoles Diaz nods at Inoue to acknowledge the strikes. No joy there for Inoue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ciercoles Diaz fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Ciercoles Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Inoue closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1# Inoue throws a right and a left that Ciercoles Diaz avoids nicely. Left hook, right uppercut from Inoue. Inoue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Inoue moves into range and connects with a jab. No joy there for Inoue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ciercoles Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Inoue tries to sprawl out of it but Ciercoles Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Inoue manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Ciercoles Diaz tries for a takedown but Inoue circles away easily and Inoue counters with a one-two to the body. Ciercoles Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Inoue counters with a series of strikes. Ciercoles Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2# Inoue throws a right hand that Ciercoles Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ciercoles Diaz also avoids with ease. Inoue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ciercoles Diaz wants to clinch up but Inoue keeps it at a distance. Ciercoles Diaz throws a head kick but Inoue moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inoue! But no joy. Inoue misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Ciercoles Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Ciercoles Diaz keeps the fight on the outside. Ciercoles Diaz tries to clinch but Inoue moves out of range. Ciercoles Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Naoya Inoue is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3##CL2# Inoue gets a clinch. Ciercoles Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Inoue just stands there and leans against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Inoue. Ciercoles Diaz looking for a takedown. #BC2# Inoue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Inoue keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4# Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Inoue!
Inoue lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ciercoles Diaz backs up against the cage.
Inoue misses with the combination.
Ciercoles Diaz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Inoue swinging wildly here.
Ciercoles Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Inoue tries to clinch up. Marc Ciercoles Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ciercoles Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Naoya Inoue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Inoue winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoya Inoue! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2023 |
#R1# Inoue keeps the fight on the outside. Inoue throws a right and a left that Renter avoids nicely. Renter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Inoue is looking for a counter combo. Renter throws a head kick but Inoue moves out of range.
Renter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2# Renter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Renter is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A frustrated look appears on Inoue's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# Renter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Renter forces Inoue back against the cage and clinches.#T1##BC# Inoue breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Renter. Naoya Inoue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Opious Renter. Renter tries for a takedown but Inoue sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jab from Inoue. A head kick misses from Renter. Inoue is looking to counter punch. Inoue throws a right and a left that both miss. Renter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Renter has a takedown stuffed. Inoue lands a two punch combo.
Renter misses with a shot to the body and Inoue counters with a left and a right that stings Renter. Renter throws a hook but Inoue blocks it.#T2# Renter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Inoue. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Renter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Inoue counters with a straight right hand. Renter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Inoue circles away. Renter with a poor takedown and Inoue counters with a stiff right hand. A nice combination there by Inoue.
Inoue scores with a three punch combo!
Inoue lands a body shot.
#CL# Inoue rushes Renter and presses him up against the cage. Inoue blocks the elbow strike.
Inoue wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Renter taking a breather. Renter tries to pull guard but Inoue holds him up against the cage and eventually Renter drops back down to his feet.
#T3##BC# Inoue manages to break the clinch.
Inoue's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Inoue duly obliges. Inoue throws a right hand that Renter ducks under and follows up with a left that Renter also avoids with ease. Renter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Renter moves in looking to clinch but Inoue pushes him off. Renter dodges the punch combination from Inoue.
A left and a right from Inoue both land. Nice combination. #CL# Inoue forces Renter back against the cage and clinches. Inoue is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4# Renter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Inoue's efforts to push away. Renter looking to stall.
Renter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Inoue prevents it.
Renter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC# Inoue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Inoue!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Renter tries to clinch up and Inoue counters with a one-two to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naoya Inoue dominated that 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.#R2# Renter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inoue is looking for a counter combo. Naoya Inoue is winning the standup battle so far. Inoue looks to land a combination but Renter avoids it well. Renter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Inoue feints a jab promting Renter to slip. Inoue then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Renter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Inoue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Renter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Inoue. Renter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Inoue throws a right and a left that both miss. Inoue sets himself, and Renter steps forward looking for the clinch! Inoue avoids it this time. Renter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Inoue swivels and escapes. Renter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Inoue tries to avoid it but Renter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Inoue to the ground. Inoue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Renter just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL# Inoue darts in and clinches Renter up against the cage. Renter wants a takedown.
Naoya Inoue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Opious Renter. Renter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Inoue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renter can do to turn this around?#T1# A frustrated look appears on Inoue's face as he tries to break the clinch. Renter tries to pull guard but Inoue won't allow it.
Inoue looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC# Inoue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A right-left combo lands from Inoue. Inoue lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Renter backs up against the cage.
Renter shoots and misses and Renter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Renter misses with a takedown and Inoue counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Inoue throws a one two combo.
#T2# Renter dives in for a single leg takedown but Inoue sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Renter is breathing heavily. Inoue stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Inoue wants it to stay on the feet. Renter with a lazy takedown attempt and Inoue counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook 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! Inoue scores with a three punch combo!
Inoue lands a jab-cross combination. Inoue tries to bum rush Renter with a series of wild strikes but Renter uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Renter tries to clinch and Inoue counters with a stiff right hand. Inoue throws a right and a left that Renter avoids nicely. Inoue cracks Renter with a right hand to the side of the head. Inoue jabs at Renter's body. Renter with a lazy takedown attempt and Inoue counters with a one-two to the body. Opious Renter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Inoue slaps away a takedown attempt from Renter, before circling back to the center of the mat. Inoue throws a one two combo.
Renter is trying desperately to land a takedown but Inoue is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Renter. Renter closes the distance but Inoue moves to the side enabling Inoue to counter with a crisp jab. Inoue throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Inoue swinging wildly here.
Inoue sets himself, and Renter steps forward looking for the clinch! Inoue avoids it this time. Renter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4# Renter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Inoue swats him away and circles back towards the center. Inoue seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Inoue displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Renter. Renter tries to clinch but fails miserably and Inoue counters with a two punch combo. Nice takedown defense from Inoue. No joy for Renter on that attempt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Inoue has Renter up against the cage in a clinch.
Inoue is trying to break free. Inoue blocks an uppercut.
Inoue looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC# Inoue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naoya Inoue dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Renter shoots in looking for a takedown. Inoue tries to sprawl out of it but Renter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Inoue manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Inoue throws a right and a left that Renter avoids nicely. Renter has his takedown stuffed and Inoue counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Inoue slaps away a takedown attempt from Renter, before circling back to the center of the mat. Naoya Inoue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Opious Renter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Renter gets tackled into the cage by Inoue. Inoue maintains the clinch. #BC# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Inoue's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Renter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Renter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Renter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Inoue scores with a hook to the body. Renter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Danga de danga de dang - Inoue scores with a four punch combination! Renter wants to clinch and Inoue counters with a nice uppercut. Renter wants to clinch. Inoue throws a one two combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Inoue scores with a four punch combination! Inoue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2# Renter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Inoue backs off Renter throws a huge counter combo but Inoue manages to avoid it all. Renter fails with the takedown and Inoue counters with a one-two 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! Renter doesn't succeed with the takedown and Inoue counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Renter shoots in for a double leg but Inoue sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL# Inoue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Renter is working for takedown but Inoue is calmly controlling the position for now. Renter tries to break free but Inoue pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Renter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Naoya Inoue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##CL# Inoue forces Renter back against the cage and clinches. Renter is trying to force a seperation but Inoue has the dominant position. Renter tries to pull guard but Inoue forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Inoue lands a good knee to the midsection. Renter won't want to take too many of those. Inoue cracks Renter with a nice body shot.#BC# Inoue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Inoue throws a right and a left that Renter avoids nicely. Renter wants to clinch but Inoue slips to the side and Inoue counters with a three punch combo that has Renter backing up. Renter nods at Inoue to acknowledge the strikes. Inoue looks to land a combination. Renter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Naoya Inoue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sloppy strikes from Inoue. Those never looked like landing. Naoya Inoue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# Renter looks for a takedown but Inoue sprawls well.#CL# Inoue has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Renter has Inoue pressed against the cage, preventing Inoue from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Renter jumps guard but Inoue turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Renter is pushing Inoue up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Renter jumps guard but Inoue turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight! Naoya Inoue showed his dominance in that final round. Well Inoue 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoya Inoue! |
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