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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Takayama tries to keep at a distance but Higgins has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Takayama pulls guard.
Higgins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takayama looking for a sweep. Not yet Takayama, not yet.
Higgins really is a fat lump.
Takayama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Takayama pulls Higgins in to control the position.
Takayama wants to sweep here but Higgins controlling him for the moment.
Takayama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Higgins controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takayama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Higgins stopping the sweep attempt from Takayama.#T1#
Higgins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Takayama is proving hard to escape from.
Takayama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Takayama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Takayama wants to pass the guard but Higgins is keeping the position.
Higgins throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Takayama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Higgins 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.#T2#
Takayama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Higgins wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Takayama stands up from Higgins's guard - Takayama perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Takayama closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Higgins to the mat! Higgins manages to get full guard.
Takayama slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Higgins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takayama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Takayama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Higgins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Higgins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takayama defends it easily.
Takayama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Higgins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Higgins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takayama prevents Higgins from getting back to his feet.
Takayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takayama throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Higgins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Takayama scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Higgins sneaks out the side door and pushes Takayama away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Higgins fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Takayama shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Takayama was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Takayama looks winded!
Takayama trying to control the position but Higgins is working away.
Higgins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higgins is staying active underneath Takayama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Higgins wants to improve his position but Takayama is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hariken Takayama will probably get the nod.
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#
Takayama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Higgins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
Takayama shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Higgins's guard.
Higgins is trying to keep Takayama in close.
Takayama won't allow Higgins to sweep him here.
Takayama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takayama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Takayama stands up from Higgins's guard - Takayama perhaps looking for a knockout.
Takayama throws a combination that misses
and Higgins counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Higgins enables Takayama to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Higgins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Higgins has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Takayama has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Takayama gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Higgins pushes Takayama off and gets back to his feet.
Takayama is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Takayama clinches with his opponent.
Higgins misses with a body punch.
Higgins looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Takayama breaks from the clinch.
Higgins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Higgins tries to clinch up but Takayama circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Higgins gets caught flat footed, as Takayama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Higgins is wriggling around but Takayama manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
Takayama trying to control the action but Higgins is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Takayama stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Higgins to get to his feet.
Takayama keeps the fight on the outside.
Higgins moves out of range of the body kick from Takayama.
#T3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Higgins enables Takayama to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Higgins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hariken Takayama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Higgins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takayama is controlling him.
Takayama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Takayama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Higgins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Takayama, into his guard. #REVR#
Higgins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takayama controls Higgins momentarily but Higgins frees himself. #T4#
Higgins wants to control from the top but Takayama keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higgins stands up over Takayama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Takayama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Higgins won't allow Takayama to sweep him here. #SU#
Takayama is working an open guard so Higgins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Higgins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hariken Takayama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Takayama breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Takayama scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Higgins regains half guard there - taking advantage of Takayama's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Takayama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins won't allow Takayama to pass to mount.
Takayama prevents Higgins from standing back up.
Takayama wants to pass the guard but Higgins is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Takayama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Higgins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takayama.
Takayama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
It looks like Takayama is going to stand back up.
Takayama thows a huge punch but Higgins dodges it nicely.
Takayama thows a huge punch but Higgins dodges it nicely.
Higgins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takayama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takayama's back!#SUB#
Higgins has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Takayama has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T2#
Higgins avoiding Takayama 's attempts to control his hands.
Higgins biding his time, looking for the opening.
Higgins avoiding Takayama 's attempts to control his hands.
Higgins slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Higgins controlling well, preventing Takayama from escaping the position.
Higgins controlling from the back.
Higgins trying to control.
Higgins lands punches and elbows. #T3#
Even with his hooks in, Higgins manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Takayama tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Higgins controlling the position easily from mount.
Takayama wants to control but Higgins is having none of it.
Higgins looking to control but Takayama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Higgins content just to control the position here.
Higgins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Higgins wants to control the pace but Takayama is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takayama bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Casey Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hariken Takayama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Higgins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casey Higgins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Takayama 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Casey Higgins!
The defeated Hariken Takayama had this to say: 'it was an honor to fight someone as skilled as you.'.
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