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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RISE KT 1
Date: Jan 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Nakao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OReilly.
As OReilly tries to get set, Nakao tries to push him back and clinch up but OReilly manages to avoid the attempt.
Nakao wants to clinch up but OReilly keeps it at a distance.
Nakao tries to clinch up
and OReilly counters with a stiff right hand.
Nakao wants to clinch
and OReilly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OReilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakao seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nakao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OReilly throws out the jab.
Nakao is looking to counter the offense by OReilly and move into the clinch.
OReilly throws a leg kick but Nakao checks it.
Nakao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from OReilly misses.
Nakao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OReilly.
OReilly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
OReilly lands a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Nakao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakao moves out of range of the strikes.
OReilly throws an overhand right that lands on Nakao's shoulder, as Nakao tries to avoid the shot.
Nakao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nakao misses with a body kick.
OReilly is looking for the big counter here.
Nakao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OReilly.
Nakao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheers as OReilly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nakao doesn't seem phased though.
OReilly might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
OReilly lands a slapping body shot.
Nakao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from OReilly finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakao's head.
OReilly misses with a lunging right hand
and Nakao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nakao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
OReilly throws a hook but Nakao blocks it.
Nakao tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. OReilly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Nakao tries to clinch up.
Nakao cracks OReilly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Nakao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakao walks into a straight right hand from OReilly.
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!
Nakao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakao doesn't manage to clinch there - OReilly circles away.
A head kick misses from OReilly.
OReilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakao was well out of range. Poor timing from OReilly.
OReilly digs a good body shot into Nakao's ribs.
OReilly misses with a hook
and Nakao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
OReilly loads up on a big right hand but Nakao slips the punch.
Nakao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Nakao tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. OReilly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OReilly throws a fast counter high kick but Nakao manages to duck under it in time.
Nakao misses with a wild body shot.
OReilly misses with a straight right.
Nakao tries to clinch but OReilly is having none of it.
Nakao tries to clinch up but OReilly circles away and keeps his distance.
OReilly throws a jab when Nakao was well out of range.
As OReilly tries to get set, Nakao tries to push him back and clinch up but OReilly manages to avoid the attempt.
OReilly misses with a low kick.
Nakao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nakao, right into the meat.
OReilly throws a hook but Nakao avoids it easily.
Nakao avoids the body shot from OReilly.
Nakao defending well as OReilly loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Nakao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nakao dodges the punch combination from OReilly.
Nakao lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakao. OReilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that OReilly has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nakao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OReilly.
OReilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakao pushes OReilly away with a front kick.
OReilly throws a leg kick but Nakao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As OReilly tries to get set, Nakao tries to push him back and clinch up but OReilly manages to avoid the attempt.
Nakao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nakao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OReilly misses with a low kick.
OReilly throws a looping overhand right but Nakao ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Nakao tries to close the distance and clinch up but OReilly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakao swings for the body but OReilly moves out of range.
Teem OReilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakao slips under a jab from OReilly.
Nakao misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teem OReilly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
OReilly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakao tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OReilly counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakao tries to clinch up.
Nakao backing away here, and OReilly unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick by Nakao misses
and Nakao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakao wants to clinch but OReilly slips to the side
and OReilly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OReilly looks to throw the jab but Nakao is out of range.
OReilly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OReilly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nakao's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakao slips a jab from OReilly.
Hayato Nakao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OReilly.
Nakao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by OReilly.
OReilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakao.
OReilly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nakao on the side of the head.#T1#
OReilly throws a hook but Nakao blocks it.
No joy there for OReilly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OReilly scores with a nice strike.
OReilly motions for Nakao to come forward. OReilly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
OReilly blocks a head kick by Nakao.
OReilly appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
No joy there for OReilly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As OReilly looks to move away, Nakao throws a big counter combo but OReilly just gets out of the way.
Nakao is looking to wear down OReilly with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
OReilly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nakao is out of range.
OReilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Nakao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nakao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OReilly.
OReilly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakao moves out of range as OReilly strikes.
OReilly works over Nakao's head and body with a nice combination.
OReilly tries a low kick but Nakao avoids it.#T2#
OReilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakao.
OReilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from OReilly finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakao's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OReilly misses with a low kick.
OReilly misses with a hook. Nakao ducked under it nicely.
As OReilly looks to move away, Nakao throws a big counter combo but OReilly just gets out of the way.
OReilly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
OReilly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but OReilly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OReilly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakao throws a body kick that misses
and OReilly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OReilly lands a nice looking body shot.
OReilly swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakao.#T3#
OReilly tries to work over Nakao's front leg with a kick but Nakao checks it.
A swing and a miss from OReilly.
Nakao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nakao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nakao slips under a jab.
Teem OReilly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by OReilly.
OReilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakao.
OReilly misses with a body shot.
OReilly misses with an uppercut. Nakao saw that one coming.
OReilly tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nakao is able to avoid easily.
Nakao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Nakao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - OReilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakao is looking to clinch.
OReilly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nakao ducks under a wild hook from OReilly.
OReilly takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
OReilly throws a right hand that misses
and Nakao counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakao wants to clinch.
OReilly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakao moves away from the strike by OReilly.
Nakao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from OReilly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teem OReilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
OReilly keeps the fight on the outside.
OReilly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OReilly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nakao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
OReilly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakao.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
OReilly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
OReilly keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OReilly throws out the jab.
Nakao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OReilly throws a jab when Nakao was well out of range.
OReilly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OReilly throws a hook but Nakao avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakao.
#T1#
Good shot there by OReilly.
Nakao misses the shot to the body.
Nakao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and OReilly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OReilly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nakao.
OReilly lands a jab to the nose.
Nakao moves in looking to clinch but OReilly pushes him off.
OReilly misses with a right hand
and Nakao counters with a three punch combo that has OReilly backing up. OReilly nods at Nakao to acknowledge the strikes.
OReilly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
OReilly throws out a powerful jab.
Nakao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OReilly.#T2#
OReilly circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from OReilly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
OReilly misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from OReilly misses its intended target.
Nakao walks into a straight right hand from OReilly.
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 slapping body kick lands there for Nakao.
OReilly scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakao should have avoided that one.
Nakao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but OReilly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from OReilly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nakao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakao misses with a double jab.
Nakao moves away from the strike by OReilly.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nakao.
OReilly connects with a body shot that sends Nakao's belly button to the back.
Nakao tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. OReilly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
OReilly looks to land a right hand but Nakao moved out of range.
Nakao tries to clinch but OReilly moves out of range.
OReilly misses with a hook
and Nakao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OReilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakao manages to avoid it.
As OReilly looks to move away, Nakao throws a big counter combo but OReilly just gets out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Nakao.
Nakao throws a head kick but OReilly moves out of range.
OReilly misses with a low kick.
OReilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OReilly misses with a hook
and Nakao counters with a nice body kick.
OReilly throws a hook but Nakao avoids it easily.
Nakao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nakao tries to clinch up but OReilly circles away and keeps his distance.
Hayato Nakao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nakao misses with a double jab
and OReilly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OReilly looks to land a left hand but Nakao moved out of range nicely.
A jab from OReilly misses.
OReilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakao checks a low kick from OReilly.
Nakao misses with a wild combination.
OReilly blocks a low kick nicely.
OReilly throws out a loose jab but Nakao uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OReilly misses with a low kick.
OReilly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Teem OReilly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakao misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teem OReilly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OReilly 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teem OReilly!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Miko takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Miko jumps guard and drags Cox to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cox landing with the ground and pound.
Miko is wriggling around but Cox manages to pass to half guard.
Miko trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cox manages to pass to mount!
Miko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miko tries to lock up and control but Cox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cox haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Miko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cox lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Miko tries to hold on but Cox pushes him away.
Miko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cox putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#
Miko is rocked!
Cox raining down shots from the mount!
Miko is still in real trouble! Can Cox finish him?
Cox punishing his opponent with strikes.
Miko wants to hold on but Cox pushes him away.
Miko working to try and regain half guard.
Miko tries to hold on but Cox pushes him away. #T2#
Miko is in a horrible position here. Cox smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miko seems to have recovered his senses.
Miko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Miko wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.
Cox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miko is one step ahead there.
Miko is looking to work some ground and pound but Cox has wrist control.
Miko trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Miko wanted to stand there but Cox had control of the position.
Miko trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cox working for a triangle but Miko defends it easily.
Miko trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Cox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cox trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Miko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cox's head.#SUB#
Cox working for a triangle but Miko defends it easily.
Cox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cox is breathing heavily.
Miko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miko stopping the sweep attempt from Cox.
Miko stays in close to Cox's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miko trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Miko drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Cox dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Miko looks to land a combination but Cox avoids it well. #CL2#
Miko rushes Cox and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Cox breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Miko clinches.
Miko lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Arturo Cox has been cut.
Cox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cox tries to pull guard but Miko won't allow it.
Miko tries to land knees in the clinch but Cox avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miko trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Miko has hold of one of Cox's legs. Cox is fighting the takedown attempt but Miko gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Miko trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cox tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Cox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miko defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miko trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miko passes Cox's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Cox actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miko lands strikes from half guard.
Miko lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Cox is looking to improve his position.
Miko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cox wants to get back to full guard.
Miko trying to control from half guard but Cox is working away.
Miko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cox is looking for a sweep. Miko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miko wants to control but Cox is keeping him busy. #T3#
Miko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cox moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cox is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Arturo Cox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miko is trying to keep Cox in close.
Miko tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB2#
Miko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Miko working for submissions but it's allowed Cox to get to half guard.
Miko wants to get back to full guard.
Miko is looking to control Cox's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miko avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miko manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kitsune Miko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arturo Cox's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Miko 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.
Miko wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.
Cox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miko wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.
Cox doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miko chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Cox is looking for a triangle but Miko pushes his legs off easily.
Miko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Miko advances to half guard.
Miko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cox keeps working.
Cox missing with punches from the bottom.
Miko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cox swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miko looking to control but Cox is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miko lands a heavy elbow.
Cox is trying to escape the mount.
Miko controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Cox sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cox throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Miko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miko trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Miko pushes down on Cox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cox is looking to improve his position.
Cox is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Miko controlling the pace.
Cox won't allow Miko to pass to mount.
Cox is refusing to be controlled, as Miko sits in half guard.
Miko passes to side control.
Miko is looking to take a break and control but Cox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miko is looking to take a break and control but Cox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cox misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB2#
Miko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cox is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kitsune Miko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miko 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kitsune Miko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Abe has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Abe breaks the clinch.
Abe misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Abe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Abe wants to stand but Cook is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Abe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abe wanted to stand there but Cook had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Abe slips nicely into half guard.
Cook could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cook wants to improve his position but Abe is controlling well.
Abe wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Cook uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abe wants to stand but Cook is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cook had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abe defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cook is proving hard to escape from.
Abe is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cook tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Abe throws a series of punches but Cook avoids them all with ease.
Cook is looking to counter with head kicks.
Abe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.#T3#
Abe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abe misses with a few strikes there.
Cook is looking to counter with head kicks.
A punch combination from Abe misses.
Cook thinks about countering with a head kick.
A punch combination from Abe misses.
Abe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abe just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCook.
Abe tries to bum rush Cook with a series of wild strikes but Cook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cook looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Abe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abe misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Cook.
Abe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abe looks winded!#TD2#
Cook gets caught flat footed, as Abe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abe is one step ahead there.
Abe wants to get up but he can't break Cook's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Cook has his foot on Abe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abe works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Abe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cook has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abe has managed to get both his arms back between Cook's legs - danger averted.
Abe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abe wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makoto Abe 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#
Cook slips a jab and a cross from Abe.
Cook takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Abe there.#CUT2#
It looks like Michel Cook has been cut.
Abe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cook takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abe throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Cook counters with a shoot takedown. Abe fights it but they end up in guard.
Abe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cook in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cook.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abe is on top in guard.
#REVB#
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!
Abe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Abe wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
Abe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cook is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Abe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cook has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abe has managed to get both his arms back between Cook's legs - danger averted.
Cook controls Abe momentarily but Abe frees himself. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Abe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Abe swings widly with a right hand
and Cook counters with a head kick. That will keep Abe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Abe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cook counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abe swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Cook counters with a single leg into guard. Abe didn't expect that.
Abe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cook stops Abe from standing up.
Abe is controlling Cook's posture.
Cook won't allow Abe to get back to his feet. #T3#
Cook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Abe is working an open guard so Cook takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Abe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cook.
Cook shoots in looking for a takedown. Abe tries to sprawl out of it but Cook keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Abe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cook.
Abe connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Cook! He's out on his feet! Abe rushes in and drops Cook with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Makoto Abe!
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Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Tora throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Craig's head.
Craig blocks a head kick by Tora.
Shannon Craig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Craig darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Craig is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Tora actively working from the bottom here.
Tora is trying to control but can't.
Craig stops Tora from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Craig is trying to work for a kimura but Tora is defending well.
Tora trying to hold on to Craig's head to control him but Craig postures up.
Craig stops Tora from getting back to his feet.
#T1##SUB2#
Tora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Craig pulls his head out easily.
Tora wants to control but Craig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tora might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Craig haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tora is trying to stand up here but Craig is controlling him well.
Tora on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Craig gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Craig closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tora circles away.#CL#
Craig closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tora is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.#T2#
Tora is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Craig.
Tora misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Craig.
#BC2#
Tora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Craig keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Craig or perhaps it was just good defense by Tora, which made it look bad.
Craig shoots in looking for a takedown but Tora manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Craig's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shannon Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD#
Craig gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tora is looking to reverse the position.
Tora is pushing Craig's head away, looking to escape. Craig manages to hold on to the position though.
Tora is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Craig off and has taken his back!
Craig is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tora wants to control but Craig is keeping busy.
Craig is really stuck here.
Craig is working hard here to advance position.
Craig is breathing heavily.#T4#
Craig looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tora.
Tora is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tora trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obayashi Tora dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tora lands with a kick to the ribs.
#TD#
Craig scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tora trying his best to control but Craig has mounted him.
Tora regains half guard.
Tora is trying to stand up here but Craig is controlling him well.
Craig will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Craig wants to take a breather but Tora is having none of it.
Tora trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ES2#
Tora makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tora misses with a leg kick.
Craig darts in looking for a takedown but Tora gets double underhooks and turns Craig into the cage. #T1#
Tora misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Craig counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Craig. #SUB2#
Tora looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Craig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tora wants to sweep here but Craig controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Tora is looking to cinch up a triangle. Craig throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tora's body to avoid the submission. Tora has instead reached around Craig's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tora arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Obayashi Tora!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Mcpherson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nakao misses with a body kick.
Mcpherson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Nakao rushes Mcpherson and presses him up against the cage.
Mcpherson working hard to break the clinch.
Nakao missing with knees to the body.
Mcpherson is trying to break the clinch but Nakao is controlling him.
Mcpherson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcpherson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nakao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mcpherson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nakao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcpherson backwards.
Nakao misses with a punch to the body.
Mcpherson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakao pushes Mcpherson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Porfirio Mcpherson has been cut.
Mcpherson takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#
Mcpherson is rocked!#BC2#
Nakao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oh Mcpherson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mcpherson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Nakao clinches with his opponent.
Nakao utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nakao creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mcpherson with a big uppercut! Mcpherson tries to clinch up but Nakao pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mcpherson to the mat! Mcpherson covers up and Nakao unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hayato Nakao!
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