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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 33: Attack
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Masaki works over Kretschmer's head and body with a nice combination.
Kretschmer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kretschmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masaki.
Kretschmer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Masaki manages to circle out of the way.
Kokaku Masaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kretschmer closes the distance and clinches.
Masaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kretschmer cracks Masaki with a nice body shot.
Kretschmer lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Kretschmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masaki misses with a body shot.
Masaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Kretschmer rushes Masaki and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masaki tries to break free but Kretschmer pushes him back against the cage.
Masaki can't break the clinch.
Masaki can't break the clinch.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Kretschmer.
Kretschmer gets through Masaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kretschmer keeps control of Masaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kretschmer working aggressively here.
Masaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Kretschmer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kretschmer digs a right hand into Masaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masaki's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Kretschmer.
Kretschmer lands a nice uppercut.
Kretschmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masaki taking a breather.
Masaki wants to take the fight to the mat but Kretschmer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
A hook to the body from Kretschmer.
Kretschmer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Masaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Masaki looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Kretschmer - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kretschmer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masakis head.
Kretschmer lands a shoulder strike.
Masaki takes a shot to the head.
Masaki working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kretschmer.
Masaki looks winded!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Masaki takes a shot to the head.
Kretschmer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Kretschmer pushes Masaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kretschmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Masaki backwards. #TD#
Kretschmer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kretschmer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kretschmer'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.#T4#
Masaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kretschmer's guard. #REVB#
Kretschmer seems keen to control Masaki's posture.#SU2#
Masaki gets to his feet. Kretschmer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kretschmer jabs Masaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masaki stuffs the takedown.
Donk. Kretschmer catches Masaki right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Masaki misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gero Kretschmer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Masaki feints a jab promting Kretschmer to slip. Masaki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kretschmer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kretschmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Kretschmer drives through and clinches with Masaki against the cage.
Kretschmer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kretschmer lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Kretschmer - that landed with a thud.
Kretschmer lands a shot to the body.
Masaki is trying to push Kretschmer away but Kretschmer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kretschmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Kretschmer - that landed with a thud.
Masaki is breathing heavily.
Kretschmer lands a nice shot to the body.
Masaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Kretschmer lands an uppercut.
Kretschmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masaki backwards. #ROC#
Masaki is rocked!
Kretschmer lands a left hand.
Masaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Kretschmer finish him?
A short uppercut from Kretschmer.
Masaki prevents a body shot from Kretschmer.
A left hand lands to the body for Kretschmer.
A body shot lands from Kretschmer.
Masaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Kretschmer leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kretschmer.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Kretschmer.
Kretschmer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masaki or not.
A short right from Kretschmer on the inside.
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!
Kretschmer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kretschmer scores with a shoulder strike.
Kretschmer scores with a shot to the side of Masaki's head.
Kretschmer lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kretschmer.
Kretschmer lands a nice uppercut.
Kretschmer dips a shoulder and cracks Masaki with a mighty uppercut! Masaki falls back against the cage and Kretschmer unloads with a barrage of strikes! Masaki is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kretschmer screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gero Kretschmer!
Gero Kretschmer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
DFN#7 Business vs Virastuk
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Assuncao tries a low kick but Dada avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Dada misses.
As Dada tries to get set, Assuncao tries to push him back and clinch up but Dada manages to avoid the attempt.
Assuncao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dada misses with a double jab.
A jab from Assuncao misses.
Assuncao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Assuncao ducks under a wild hook from Dada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assuncao ducks under a wild hook from Dada.
Assuncao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Dada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Assuncao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Assuncao is trying to work for a sweep but Dada has mounted him!
Dada avoids the attempt from Assuncao to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dada breaks from Assuncao's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Assuncao is desperately trying to improve his position but Dada has a good base and remains in mount.
Assuncao tries to hold on but Dada postures up.
Assuncao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dada takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Assuncao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Assuncao is squirming around, avoiding Dada's attempts to control the action.
Dada working Assuncao over with strikes here.
Assuncao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dada wants to control the pace but Assuncao is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Dada content just to control the position here.
Dada trying to control but Assuncao is having none of it.
Assuncao wants to hold on but Dada pushes him away.
Dada controlling his opponent.
Assuncao tries to hold on but Dada pushes him away.
Assuncao is looking to improve his position but Dada isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Assuncao is working hard here to advance position.
Assuncao wants to hold on but Dada pushes him away.
Assuncao tries to reverse the position but Dada maintains control.
Dada controlling from the full mount.
Assuncao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Assuncao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Assuncao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Assuncao trying to control but Dada is working from the bottom.
Assuncao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assuncao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dada keeping moving, preventing Assuncao from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dada working for a triangle but Assuncao defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koboko Dada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assuncao.
Assuncao tries to counter by clinching up but Dada breaks away and moves out of range.
Assuncao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dada misses with a wild combination.
As Dada tries to get set, Assuncao tries to push him back and clinch up but Dada manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Dada as he checks the leg kick.
Koboko Dada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dada missing with a left hand there. Assuncao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dada misses with a series of wild punches.
Assuncao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
A punch combination from Dada misses.
Dada throws a series of punches but Assuncao avoids them all with ease.
Assuncao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Dada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dada connects with a crisp jab.
Dada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assuncao circles away quickly and effectively.
Assuncao is looking to counter the offense by Dada and move into the clinch.
Dada misses with a low kick.
Assuncao misses with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Assuncao.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Assuncao.
Dada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dada moves out of range of the body kick from Assuncao.
Assuncao misses with a takedown attempt - Dada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dada throws a right and a left that Assuncao avoids nicely.
Assuncao darts in looking for a takedown but Dada gets double underhooks and turns Assuncao into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dada just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Dada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koboko Dada seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Assuncao shoots in but Dada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Assuncao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assuncao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dada.
Dada jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Assuncao throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dada was covering up waiting for the punch and Assuncao finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Assuncao trying to control but Dada is working from the bottom.
Assuncao stays in close to Dada's body and controls the position. #T4#
Assuncao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dada regains half guard there - taking advantage of Assuncao's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Assuncao not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dada is not content to let Assuncao control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koboko Dada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Dada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Assuncao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Assuncao misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Dada counters by clinching up.
Assuncao is trying to pull guard but Dada turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Dada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Assuncao tries to work over Dada's front leg with a kick but Dada checks it.
Assuncao shoots in and drives through. Dada sprawls well.
Dada wants to counter the offense by Assuncao and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Assuncao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assuncao moves away from the strike by Dada.
Dada misses with a body shot.
Dada throws a nice looking combination but Assuncao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Assuncao half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Dada looks to land a combination but Assuncao avoids it well.
Assuncao avoids the body shot from Dada.
Dada jabs Assuncao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dada throws a right and a left that Assuncao avoids nicely.
Dada fails to land with a series of punches.
Dada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dada scoring well with a low kick there.
Dada misses with a hook. Assuncao ducked under it nicely.
Assuncao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dada.
Koboko Dada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Assuncao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dada throws a series of punches but Assuncao avoids them all with ease.
As Dada tries to get set, Assuncao tries to push him back and clinch up but Dada manages to avoid the attempt.
Assuncao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Assuncao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dada.
Dada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Assuncao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Assuncao slips a jab from Dada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Assuncao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A combination from Dada does no damage.
Assuncao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Assuncao dives in for a single leg takedown but Dada sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Assuncao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Dada gets a takedown into half guard.
Assuncao is staying active underneath Dada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dada prevents Assuncao from improving his position.
Gustavo Assuncao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Assuncao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Assuncao wants to control but Dada is keeping busy.
Dada controlling the pace.
Dada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Assuncao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Assuncao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Assuncao is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koboko Dada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dada has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koboko Dada!
After the fight, Koboko Dada was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Stevens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Stevens shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Assuncao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stevens trying to control but Assuncao is working from the bottom.
Stevens preventing the sweep.
Assuncao has a closed guard, preventing Stevens from standing up.
Stevens trying to control but Assuncao is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Assuncao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Assuncao is tightening it up a little... Stevens has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Stevens reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Stevens taps out! Nice BJJ there by Assuncao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gustavo Assuncao!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Basileos doesn't manage to clinch there - Masaki circles away.
Basileos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Masaki throws a series of punches but Basileos avoids them all with ease.
Basileos tries to clinch there but Masaki circles away.
Basileos slips a jab and a cross from Masaki.
Basileos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Basileos dives in for a single leg takedown but Masaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Masaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Basileos! But no joy.
Masaki throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Basileos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Basileos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basileos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kokaku Masaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bael Basileos.
Basileos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masaki walks away with a smile on his face. Basileos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Basileos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Masaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Masaki looks to land a combination but Basileos avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Masaki. No joy for Basileos on that attempt.
As Basileos tries to get set, Masaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Basileos manages to avoid the attempt.
Kokaku Masaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basileos doesn't manage to clinch there - Masaki circles away.
Masaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Basileos off the cage and back into range.
Masaki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Masaki scores with a shot to the body.
Masaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masaki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Basileos moves into the clinch.
Masaki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Basileos misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Masaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Basileos is defending well.#TD#
Masaki has clasped his hands together around Basileos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Masaki decides to stand back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masaki!
Masaki throws a combination. Basileos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Masaki throws a series of strikes that have Basileos backpedaling.
#CL2#
Basileos drives through and clinches with Masaki against the cage.
A short uppercut from Masaki.
Basileos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Basileos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masaki walks away with a smile on his face. Basileos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Masaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masaki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Basileos is looking to clinch.
Basileos darts in looking for a takedown but Masaki gets double underhooks and turns Basileos into the cage.
Masaki misses with a combination
and Basileos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masaki throws a series of punches but Basileos avoids them all with ease.
Basileos blocks a low kick nicely.
Basileos should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Masaki lands the left hand.
Masaki lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Basileos takes one on the button.
Masaki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Masaki throws a sloppy head kick
and Basileos counters with a low kick, right behind Masaki 's knee.
Basileos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masaki misses with the combination.
Kokaku Masaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Masaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Masaki looks to land a body kick but Basileos moved away.
Basileos follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Masaki misses.
Basileos raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Masaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Basileos.
Masaki misses with a body shot.
Basileos tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kokaku Masaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Basileos.
Masaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Basileos.
Masaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Basileos tries to clinch but Masaki moves out of range.
Basileos needs to keep his hands up - Masaki had a free shot at his head there.
Basileos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kokaku Masaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Masaki.
Masaki misses with a double jab.
Masaki misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masaki misses with a combination
and Basileos makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Masaki really felt that one!
Masaki tries to bum rush Basileos with a series of wild strikes but Basileos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Basileos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Masaki.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Masaki.
Masaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basileos can do to turn this around?
Masaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Masaki. No joy for Basileos on that attempt.
Kokaku Masaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bael Basileos.
Masaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Basileos.
Masaki looks to land a combination but Basileos avoids it well.
Basileos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Masaki.
Masaki misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masaki leaves Basileos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Basileos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Basileos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Masaki throws a shot from downtown. Basileos moves away and avoids it.
Masaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Basileos. Basileos gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
A right-left combo lands from Masaki.
Masaki cracks Basileos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Basileos is trying desperately to land a takedown but Masaki is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Basileos.
Masaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Masaki jabs at Basileos's body.
Basileos dodges the punch combination from Masaki.
Masaki moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBasileos.
Masaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Masaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Basileos tries a quick counter leg kick but Masaki is wise to it.
Masaki throws a combination that misses
and Basileos counters with a low kick, right behind Masaki 's knee.
Basileos tries to clinch but Masaki is having none of it.
Basileos tries to clinch up but Masaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Basileos dodges the punch combination from Masaki.
Basileos is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Masaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Basileos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Basileos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Masaki defends it well.#T4#
Masaki throws a series of strikes that have Basileos backpedaling.
Masaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Basileos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masaki throws a nice looking combination but Basileos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masaki looks to land a left hand but Basileos moved out of range nicely.
Basileos goes for a double leg but Masaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Masaki continues to drive forward.
Masaki lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Masaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Basileos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Masaki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masaki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sloppy strikes from Masaki. Those never looked like landing.
Masaki misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kokaku Masaki dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Basileos dives in and grabs Masaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masaki pushes down on Basileos's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Masaki.
Basileos is looking for the big counter here.
Masaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Basileos is looking for the big counter here.
Masaki connects with a body shot that sends Basileos's belly button to the back.
Masaki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Basileos counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Masaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Basileos.
Basileos is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basileos avoids the body shot from Masaki.
Basileos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masaki is fending him off so far but Basileos persists. Nope, Masaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Kokaku Masaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Masaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Basileos moves away.#T1#
Masaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Masaki throws a nice looking combination but Basileos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masaki misses with a double jab
and Basileos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Basileos wants to clinch up but Masaki keeps it at a distance.
Basileos is looking to clinch.
Basileos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Masaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Basileos.
Kokaku Masaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bael Basileos.
An inside leg kick from Masaki misses. #T2#
Basileos has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Masaki.
Basileos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masaki throws a right and a left that Basileos avoids nicely.
Basileos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Basileos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masaki throws a one two combo.
A nice combination there by Masaki.
Masaki throws a right hand that Basileos ducks under and follows up with a left that Basileos also avoids with ease.#T3#
Masaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Basileos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Basileos, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kokaku Masaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masaki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Basileos after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Masaki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
Basileos scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Masaki misses with a two punch combination.
Basileos looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basileos tries to clinch up but Masaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Masaki swinging wildly here.
Basileos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Basileos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Basileos throws out a counter right but Masaki avoids it with no problem.
Basileos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Basileos fails with a takedown attempt.
Bael Basileos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Masaki. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kokaku Masaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masaki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kokaku Masaki!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Sloan tries to close the distance and clinch but Assuncao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloan tries to clinch up but Assuncao circles away and keeps his distance.
Assuncao tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Assuncao gets the takedown into side control.
Assuncao is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sloan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sloan wants to get back to his feet but Assuncao drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assuncao controls the position.
Sloan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Assuncao fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Assuncao is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sloan tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Sloan's face as Assuncao controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Assuncao might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Assuncao is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sloan is trying to escape and Assuncao transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sloan is forced to tap! Nice work there by Assuncao! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustavo Assuncao!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Assuncao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Assuncao showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Assuncao is trying for a kimura here. Jagodnik looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Assuncao wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gustavo Assuncao!
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