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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Harada dives in and scores a takedown into Obrien's guard.
Obrien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obrien is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Obrien wants to stand and escape but instead Harada has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Harada trying to control the position from guard on top but Obrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obrien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Obrien wants to stand and escape but instead Harada has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Obrien is pulling down on Harada's head. It's preventing any offense from Harada, at least for the moment.
Obrien is trying to keep Harada in close.
#T1#
Obrien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harada is one step ahead there.
Harada throws a big elbow that misses.
Harada is stalling in the full guard.
Harada with a flurry of punches that miss.
Obrien utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harada scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harada lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Obrien seems keen to control Harada's posture.
Obrien really is a fat lump.
Obrien controls Harada momentarily but Harada frees himself.
Harada stopping the sweep attempt from Obrien.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Obrien is trying to keep Harada in close.
Obrien has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harada has passed into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Obrien is trying to control Harada's posture but Harada avoids it.
Harada lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Obrien manages to get back to half guard.
Harada is trying to control. Obrien wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT2#
It looks like Dario Obrien has been cut.
Obrien wants to control but Harada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Obrien is breathing heavily.
Obrien wants to improve his position but Harada is controlling well.
#T3#
Nice strikes from Harada there. #ROC2#
Obrien is rocked!#CUT2#
Dario Obrien's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harada is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Obrien is hurt! He's hurt bad - Harada fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Obrien from any more punishment! Congratulations to Harada! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Harada!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Battle tries to clinch but Harajuku moves out of range.
We've been informed that Harajuku has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Harajuku looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
Battle tries to keep at a distance but Harajuku has taken the fight into the clinch.
Battle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Battle avoiding damage as Harajuku throws knees to the body.
Harajuku wants to get back to striking at distance but Battle won't allow it.
Harajuku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Battle breaks the clinch.
Battle tries to clinch there but Harajuku circles away.
Harajuku misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Harajuku moves into range and clinches up with Battle.#TD#
Battle pulls guard.
Battle is trying to keep Harajuku in close.
#T1#
Harajuku wanted to stand there but Battle had control of the position.
Harajuku postures up in Battle's guard and throws a big left but Battle blocks it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Battle is trying to control the position but Harajuku postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Battle checks a low kick from Harajuku.
Harajuku swats away the attempt to clinch by Battle.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harajuku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harajuku throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Battle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Battle fails to pull guard.
Battle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harajuku walks away with a smile on his face. Battle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Battle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Harajuku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Battle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harajuku's efforts to push away.#BC#
Battle breaks from the clinch.
Harajuku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Battle scores with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Harajuku. Those never looked like landing.
Battle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harajuku is fending him off so far but Battle persists. Nope, Harajuku circles away and we're back to standing.
Battle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harajuku defends well and Battle ends up having to push Harajuku into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Harajuku misses.#T3#
Battle tries a head kick but it misses.
Harajuku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Battle closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Battle successfully pulls guard.
Battle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Battle is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Battle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Battle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Battle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Harajuku stands up and waves to Battle to follow him.
Battle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harajuku.
Harajuku shoots in looking for a takedown. Battle tries to sprawl out of it but Harajuku keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Battle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harajuku as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomatsu Harajuku dominated that 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.
#R2##CL2#
Harajuku takes the fight into the clinch.
Harajuku is struggling to control the position.
Harajuku is trying to push Battle away but Battle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harajuku is trying to push Battle away but Battle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harajuku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harajuku takes a shot to the head.
Battle can't get the takedown.
Harajuku is trying to force a seperation but Battle has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harajuku has Battle pressed against the cage, preventing Battle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Battle is looking to break free of the clinch but Harajuku has double underhooks.
Battle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harajuku walks away with a smile on his face. Battle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harajuku misses with a series of wild punches.
Harajuku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harajuku is breathing heavily.#T1#
Battle shoots in looking for a takedown but Harajuku manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Battle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Battle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battle tries a head kick but it misses.
Harajuku misses with a series of wild punches.
Battle shoots in and drives through. Harajuku sprawls well.
Battle tries to clinch but Harajuku moves out of range.
Battle closes the distance and clinches up with Harajuku, looking for a takedown. Battle pushes Harajuku against the cage but Harajuku circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harajuku keeps the fight on the outside.
Battle fails with a takedown attempt.
Battle tries to clinch up.#T2#
Harajuku shoots and misses
and Battle counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Battle has Harajuku up against the cage in a clinch.
Battle fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Battle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harajuku shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Battle sprawls well. Battle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harajuku gets slowly back to his feet.
Battle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Battle shoots in for a takedown but Harajuku shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Battle.
Harajuku is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Harajuku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Battle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harajuku manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Battle lands a couple of digs.
Battle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Battle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harajuku on the ground.
Battle trying to control but Harajuku is working from the bottom.
Battle won't allow Harajuku to sweep him here.
Battle stops Harajuku from standing up.
Battle trying to control the position from guard on top but Harajuku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Battle tries to free his leg and advance position but Harajuku is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Harajuku keeping moving, preventing Battle from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Battle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Battle tries to clinch but Harajuku is having none of it.
Battle doesn't manage to clinch there - Harajuku circles away.
Battle throws a head kick that half lands.
Harajuku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Battle is out of range. #CL#
Battle closes the distance and pushes Harajuku back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Battle breaks the clinch.
Harajuku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harajuku doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Battle closes the distance and pushes Harajuku back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Battle will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Harajuku lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Harajuku.
Battle tries for a takedown but Harajuku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Battle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tomatsu Harajuku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Battle is looking to clinch but Harajuku is avoiding it.
Harajuku dives in for a single leg takedown but Battle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Battle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck for Battle with that takedown attempt.
Harajuku steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Battle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Battle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harajuku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harajuku misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Battle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1##SU#
Battle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Battle.#CL#
Battle gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Battle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Battle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Battle jumps guard but Harajuku stands there with Battle around his waist. Battle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Battle tries to work over Harajuku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battle tries to pull guard but Harajuku forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Harajuku lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Harajuku has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Battle after a bit of a struggle.
Harajuku gets underhooks to prevent Battle's takedown attempt.
Battle is looking to control Harajuku's arms but Harajuku gets an underhook and turns him. Now Battle has his back to the cage.
Battle digs a right hand into Harajuku's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harajuku's gas tank.
Battle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Battle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Battle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Battle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Battle wants to hit a switch here but Harajuku passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Battle there!
Harajuku misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Battle blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
Harajuku looking to control and managing it successfully.
Battle blocking the ground and pound.
Harajuku prevents Battle from getting the reversal.
Harajuku misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harajuku thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Harajuku controlling his opponent.
Battle can't escape the position.
#T4#
Harajuku unloads with some shots from mount but Battle bucks and avoids them well.
Harajuku misses with a head shot.
Harajuku avoids the attempt from Battle to control.
Harajuku looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle tries to hold on but Harajuku postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomatsu Harajuku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harajuku has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomatsu Harajuku!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ito clinches up against the cage.
Ito looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Allen tries to circle away but Ito has him pinned against the cage.
Ito tries to land a knee to the head but Allen blocks with his arms.
#TD#
Allen jumps guard.
Allen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Allen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ito is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Allen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Allen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ito looking to sit in guard and control but Allen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Allen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen working some strikes from top position.
Allen connects with a couple of short punches.
Allen stops Ito from standing up. #SUB2#
Ito looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Allen lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Allen is looking to work some ground and pound but Ito has wrist control.
Allen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ito wants to stand up but Allen is controlling him.
Allen working some strikes from top position.
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ito's head.
Ito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
Allen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
Allen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ito wants to sweep here but Allen controlling him for the moment.
Allen throwing strikes but missing.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Allen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Allen working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ito wants to sweep but no luck.
Allen throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Ito is working an open guard so Allen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Allen.
Allen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ito on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen working the body and head with strikes.
Allen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Allen misses with the ground and pound.
Allen working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Allen scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Allen trying to control the action but Ito is working from the bottom.
Ito wants to get back to his feet but Allen drags him back down.
Allen is putting a hurting on Ito here, landing some big shots from side control.
Allen cracks Ito with a big right hand but Ito just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ito tries to improve position but can't.
Allen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ito on the ground.
Allen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Allen trying to control the position but Ito is working away.
Ito wants to get back to his feet but Allen drags him back down.
Allen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ito tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Allen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Allen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ito is avoiding damage well.
Allen lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Ito pushes Allen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Allen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Allen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've been informed that Ito has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Allen is putting a hurting on Ito here, landing some big shots from side control.
Allen working the ground and pound.
Allen is working Ito over with some ground and pound from side control.
Allen scoring with punches and elbows.
Ito takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Allen working the head with strikes.
Allen grinds an elbow into Ito's temple.
Ito taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ito is looking for a sweep.
Allen throws a strike aimed at the side of Ito's head but Ito avoids it well.
Allen lands a nice forearm strike.
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!
Allen is working Ito over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Allen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Allen blocks a head kick by Ito.
Ito has his takedown stuffed
and Allen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Allen clinches.
Allen is trying to break free.#BC#
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hayato Ito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ito fails to land the takedown.
Ito is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ito keeps the fight on the outside.
Ito throws a sloppy head kick
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Allen avoids the head kick by Ito.
Allen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ito wants to clinch.
Allen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ito but Ito pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Allen closes the distance and clinches.
Allen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ito has him pressed against the cage.
Allen is trying to break free.
Ito stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Allen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Allen rushes Ito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Allen can't break the clinch.
Ito keeps control of Allen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Allen is trying to break the clinch but Ito is controlling him.
Allen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Allen tries to circle away but Ito has him pinned against the cage.
Allen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Allen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Allen jumps guard but Ito turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen is pressed up against the cage. Ito has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Allen down to the mat. Allen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Allen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ito but Ito pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Ito's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ito can do to turn this around?
Allen darts in looking for a takedown but Ito gets double underhooks and turns Allen into the cage.
Allen sets himself, and Ito steps forward looking for the clinch! Allen avoids it this time.
Allen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Allen wants it to stay on the feet.
Ito tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
Allen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ito defends it nicely.
Ito is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Allen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ito.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Ito manages to avoid it.
Allen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Allen moves in looking to clinch but Ito pushes him off.
Allen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ito wants to counter the offense by Allen and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Allen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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. Allen connects with a nice short shot to Ito's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Allen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Allen swats away the attempt to clinch by Ito.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ito shoots in looking for a takedown. Allen tries to sprawl out of it but Ito keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Allen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Allen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ito.#TD#
Allen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Allen working some strikes from top position.
Allen postures up in Ito's guard and throws a big left but Ito blocks it. #T1##SUB2#
Ito is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Allen is aware though and is defending well.
Allen trying to control but Ito is working from the bottom.
Allen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Allen connects with a couple of short punches.
Allen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Allen throws a big elbow that misses.
Allen throwing strikes from guard but Ito blocks nicely.
Allen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bruce Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Allen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Allen working some strikes from top position.
Allen lands a couple of elbows.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ito working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Allen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Allen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Allen stands up over Ito, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Allen working some strikes from top position.
Allen stands up over Ito, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Allen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ito's head.
Allen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Allen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ito has momentary wrist control but Allen slips an elbow through the middle.
Allen with a nice head shot there.
Allen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Allen lands a couple of elbows.
Allen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Allen trying to control but Ito is working from the bottom. #T3#
Allen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Allen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ito wants to stand but Allen is controlling the position.
Ito thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Allen landing with the ground and pound.
Ito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Allen is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Ito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ito is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Allen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Allen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hayato Ito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Allen breaks the clinch.
Ito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hayato Ito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Ito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ito throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
#CL#
Ito tries to keep at a distance but Allen has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allen, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Allen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Gomi throws a head kick but Berry moves out of range.
#CL2#
Gomi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berry, pushing him back against the cage.
Berry pushes off an throws an elbow but Gomi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Berry is trying to break the clinch but Gomi is controlling him.
A short left from Berry. #TD#
Berry manages to pull guard.
Gomi being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Gomi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Berry working for a triangle but Gomi defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Tokyo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Berry could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Berry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Gomi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomi has managed to get both his arms back between Berry's legs - danger averted.
Gomi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gomi won't allow Berry to get back to his feet.
Berry keeping moving, preventing Gomi from controlling successfully.
Berry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gomi trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom.
Gomi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Berry is retaining full guard.
Gomi throwing strikes from guard but Berry blocks nicely.
Gomi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berry works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Gomi clinches with his opponent.
Berry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gomi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Berry to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berry. #TD#
Berry turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Berry manages to end up in side control.
Gomi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Berry's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gomi looks winded!#SUB2#
Gomi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Berry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomi looking for submissions off his back.
Berry tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gomi. #SUB#
Berry is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gomi is looking to escape.#SUB#
Berry is working for a kimura but Gomi is defending it quite comfortably.
Berry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berry working over Gomi with some ground and pound. Gomi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gomi wants to control but Berry is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Berry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gomi is pressing down on Berry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomi has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
Gomi has momentary wrist control but Berry slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Berry dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Berry rushes Gomi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Gomi gets control of Berry's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gomi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Berry wants to stand and escape but instead Gomi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Berry working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gomi has passed into half guard!
Gomi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Gomi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomi.
Berry is trying to stand up here but Gomi is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Berry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berry is staying active underneath Gomi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB2#
Gomi is looking for a kimura here.
Gomi is breathing heavily.
Berry is trying to control but can't.
Berry wants to get back to full guard.
Berry is refusing to be controlled, as Gomi sits in half guard.
Gomi stops Berry from getting back to his feet.
Berry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gomi on the ground.
Kazushi Gomi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berry wants to control but Gomi is keeping busy.
Gomi is keen to just control but Berry is a slippery customer.
Berry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gomi.
Berry looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Gomi is trying for a kimura here. Berry looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gomi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazushi Gomi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2017 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ito. That's going to slow Berry down.
Ito misses with a head kick.
Ito looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berry misses the shot to the body.
Berry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ito misses the shot to the body.
Berry is looking to counter the offense by Ito and move into the clinch.
Ito keeps Berry at a distance using the push kick.
A lazy body kick from Ito #CL#
and Berry counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Berry.
Berry will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ito up against the cage.
Ito letting Berry take a breather here.
Ito is working for takedown but Berry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ito looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ito pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ito trying to stall but Berry improves his position.
Berry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Berry has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ito clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Berry tightening his grip on Ito, looking for the choke. #T1#
Ito is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Berry patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Berry is persistently looking for the submission but Ito is defending it well.
Ito trying to control the action but Berry just sinks the hooks in.
Berry could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Ito is trying to defend against the choke here but Berry has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Berry Tightens the hold and Ito taps out furiously! Berry displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Berry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Gomi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Craig, pushing him back against the cage.
Gomi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gomi prevents a body shot from Craig. #TD2#
Gomi pulls guard. #SUB#
Craig drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gomi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Craig has Gomi in his guard.#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Craig holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomi working some strikes from top position.
Craig will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Craig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Gomi forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Gomi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gomi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Gomi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Craig has managed to free his arm - good work.
Craig tries to roll over but Gomi keeps him under control.
Gomi passes into side control, despite Craig's attempt to control the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Gomi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Craig really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gomi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gomi landing strikes. #ROC2#
Craig is rocked!
My spies in Cozad MMA Tokyo inform me that Gomi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Craig looking for a sweep but Gomi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Oh Craig is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Craig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gomi on the ground.
Craig is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gomi has taken his back.
Gomi is landing big shots and Craig is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazushi Gomi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Harada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Noel is looking to get back to his feet here but Harada is keeping cool and he's managed to take Noel's back.
I really don't envy Noel right now.
Harada is raining down hard shots and and Noel has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Yoshi Harada!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Harajuku gets a clinch.
Harajuku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Harajuku breaks the clinch.
Harajuku displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Wilber Drake has been cut.
A punch combination from Harajuku misses.
Drake shoots in looking for a takedown. Harajuku tries to sprawl out of it but Drake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harajuku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Harajuku instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harajuku is trying to push Drake away but Drake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harajuku prevents Drake from breaking the clinch.
Harajuku is trying to break free.
Harajuku tries to break free but Drake pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Harajuku wants to break free but Drake has control.
Harajuku looking for a takedown.
Harajuku is trying to break the clinch but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Harajuku changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drake fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harajuku's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harajuku duly obliges.
A low kick from Harajuku is predictable there
and Drake counters with a left and a right that stings Harajuku.
Harajuku fails with the takedown.
Wilber Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomatsu Harajuku.#CL#
Drake moves into the clinch.
Harajuku working hard to break the clinch.
Harajuku is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.#T2#
Drake avoiding damage as Harajuku throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harajuku just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drake's brow.
Harajuku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Harajuku has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drake trying to land knees to the body.
Harajuku is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.#BC#
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harajuku misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harajuku lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Drake has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Drake and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Drake wants to clinch.
Tomatsu Harajuku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Drake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harajuku as he jumps to the side.
Harajuku throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harajuku is looking to land body kicks.
Drake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harajuku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harajuku's waist but Harajuku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side.
Harajuku throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Drake counters by clinching up.
Harajuku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drake.
Drake has Harajuku pressed against the cage, preventing Harajuku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Drake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harajuku throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Drake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Drake.
Harajuku is looking to stand back up but Drake counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Harajuku. #T4#
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harajuku regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Drake.
Drake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harajuku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drake cracks Harajuku with a solid left hand.
Drake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harajuku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake throws a big right hand that misses.
Drake is fighting to break Harajuku's control of his arms but Harajuku is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomatsu Harajuku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilber Drake's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Drake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harajuku circles away.
Harajuku tries to work over Drake's front leg with a kick but Drake checks it.
Harajuku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drake tries to clinch up but Harajuku circles away and keeps his distance.
Drake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harajuku swivels and escapes.
Harajuku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drake as he avoids it easily.
Harajuku misses with a body kick.
Harajuku misses with the combination.
Drake is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harajuku.
Harajuku tries to bum rush Drake with a series of wild strikes but Drake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harajuku misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Harajuku moves into the clinch.
Harajuku tries to break free but Drake pushes him back against the cage.
Harajuku letting Drake take a breather here.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Harajuku's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Drake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harajuku moves in looking to clinch but Drake pushes him off.
Harajuku misses with a double jab.
Tomatsu Harajuku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harajuku fails to land with a series of punches.
Harajuku is breathing heavily.
Drake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harajuku.
Harajuku throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harajuku shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drake defends it nicely.
Wilber Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomatsu Harajuku.#T2##CL#
Drake clinches up against the cage.
Drake blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Harajuku's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Drake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harajuku working hard to break the clinch.
Harajuku wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
Harajuku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harajuku wants to take the fight to the mat but Drake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3##BC#
Drake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harajuku defends well and Drake ends up having to push Harajuku into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Harajuku swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
#CL#
Drake instigates a clinch.
Harajuku has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harajuku wants to break the clinch but can't.
Drake is looking to break free of the clinch but Harajuku has double underhooks.
Harajuku tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
Harajuku wants to break free but Drake has control.
Harajuku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Harajuku's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harajuku drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drake pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4##TD#
Drake throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Harajuku tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Drake is in Harajuku's guard.
Drake is standing up over Harajuku. Harajuku looks to escape but Drake dives into side control.
#REVB#
Drake grinds an elbow into Harajuku's temple.
Harajuku dodges the ground and pound from Drake.
Drake in side control, throwing shots but Harajuku defends.
Drake working the ground and pound but Harajuku is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake misses with the ground and pound.
Drake in side control, throwing shots but Harajuku defends.
Drake cracks Harajuku with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wilber Drake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilber Drake's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Drake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harajuku defends it nicely.
Harajuku misses with a wild combination.
Harajuku throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drake's waist but Drake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harajuku off to one side.
Drake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Drake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harajuku but Harajuku pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harajuku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drake is out of range and Harajuku settles back down.
Drake is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harajuku.
Harajuku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harajuku throws a series of punches but Drake moves out of range.
Drake has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilber Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harajuku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harajuku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Harajuku or perhaps it was just good defense by Drake, which made it look bad.
Drake goes for a double leg but Harajuku avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harajuku continues to drive forward.
Harajuku tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Drake closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Harajuku makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL#
Drake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harajuku is looking to land body kicks.
As Harajuku tries to get set, Drake tries to push him back and clinch up but Harajuku manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harajuku enables Drake to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harajuku manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Harajuku wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harajuku swivels and escapes.#T2#
Harajuku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harajuku but Harajuku pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harajuku throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Drake decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harajuku's guard.#SU#
Drake decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harajuku throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Drake counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
Drake sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Harajuku is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Harajuku is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Drake creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harajuku sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Drake in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Harajuku parries the strikes from Drake easily there. Drake is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Harajuku to escape.
#SUB#
Drake is working to tighten his grip on Harajuku's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Harajuku has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Drake is really squeezing tight and eventually Harajuku passes out! Drake breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wilber Drake!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ito has Fleming up against the cage in a clinch.
Fleming has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ito after a bit of a struggle.
Ito landing knees to the body.
Fleming has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ito is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fleming is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ito to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ito is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fleming can't fight it off and eventually Ito manages to take the fight to the floor. Fleming looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Fleming wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Ito closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleming trying to control from the bottom.
Fleming is in trouble now - Ito has advanced to mount!
Ito throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T1##SUB2#
Ito moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fleming has worked his arm free - good work by Fleming!
#SU2#
Ito stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ito throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Fleming counters with a single leg into guard. Ito didn't expect that.
Fleming's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Fleming stands up and waves to Ito to follow him. #TD2#
Fleming gets caught flat footed, as Ito shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Ito gets to his feet - Fleming follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Ito fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fleming, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Ito landing knees to the head.
#TD2#
Ito lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fleming manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ito looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Ito.
#TD2#
Ito has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fleming clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fleming tries to roll but Ito sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Fleming defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#ES#
Fleming is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Ito off. It looks like it's working - Ito slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Fleming displaying calm under pressure there.
Fleming tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ito was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleming.
Ito feints a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Fleming gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ito to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Fleming is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Fleming stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ito to get to his feet. #TD2#
Ito shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ito showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Ito is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fleming is just riding it out for now. Ito eventually gives up the hold.
Fleming is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Fleming tries to roll over but Ito keeps him under control.
Fleming is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ito's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ito's back!
Fleming really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Fleming is looking for the choke from the back position but Ito is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fleming is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ito is defending well though. Fleming let's go of the attempt for now.
Ito wants to control his opponent's hands but Fleming gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Emanuel Fleming will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Ito throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fleming was covering up waiting for the punch and Ito finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
Ito stands up from Fleming's guard - Ito perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ito connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fleming's face.
Ito landing knees to the head.
Fleming is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Ito manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Ito is looking for a triangle but Fleming pushes his legs off easily.
Ito is breathing heavily.
Ito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU#
Ito is working an open guard so Fleming takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Ito finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fleming tries to counter with a takedown but Ito is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Ito shoots in and bounces Fleming off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Fleming is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ito defends well.#SUB#
Fleming throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Fleming working a defensive guard here.
Fleming keeping moving, preventing Ito from controlling successfully.
Fleming is trying to keep Ito in close.
Fleming lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Ito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Ito looking for a guillotine here but Fleming defends easily.
Ito has control of Fleming's left arm, preventing Fleming from doing any damage.
Ito wants to get back to his feet but Fleming is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ito is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ito wants to stand up but Fleming is controlling him.
Fleming trying to control but Ito is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Ito looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fleming!#ES#
Fleming sneaks out the side door and pushes Ito away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Ito 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#
Ito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayato Ito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleming avoids the head kick by Ito.
#TD#
Ito gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Ito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fleming gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fleming might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Ito is looking for a triangle but Fleming pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming trying to control but Ito is working from the bottom. #SU#
Fleming gets to his feet - Ito follows without any prompting.
Ito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ito does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Ito clinches up with Fleming and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ito lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Fleming has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ito is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fleming drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Ito manages to break the clinch.
Fleming misses with a wild body shot.
Fleming takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Ito decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Fleming kicks Ito off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
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!
Fleming looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ito is fending him off so far but Fleming persists. Nope, Ito circles away and we're back to standing.
Ito stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Ito does no damage.
Ito connects with a high kick.
Fleming looks to score with a jab to the body but Ito is just out of range.
Ito lands with a nice combination. Fleming backs away looking to recover.
Fleming wants to clinch but Ito slips to the side
and Ito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3##CL#
Fleming pushes Ito up against the cage in a clinch.
Ito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fleming has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ito tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fleming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ito prevents it.
Fleming drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ito gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fleming tries to pull guard but Ito forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ito connects with a knee to the head.
Ito lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Ito scores with a knee to the head.
Ito is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fleming tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fleming being controlled against the cage.
Fleming is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ito lands an elbow inside that Fleming shrugs off.
Ito lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ito stalling.
#BC2#
Ito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Ito 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hayato Ito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ito has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayato Ito!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Gomi.
Williams is looking to control Gomi's arms but Gomi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Williams has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Gomi pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gomi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Gomi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gomi wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Gomi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Williams is defending well. Gomi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Williams has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gomi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazushi Gomi!
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