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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Endfield takes one to the chin there.
Dos Santos scoring well with a low kick there.
Endfield misses the shot to the body.
Endfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Dos Santos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Endfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Dos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dos Santos.
Endfield looks winded!#CL#
Dos Santos forces Endfield back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Dos Santos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dos Santos slows the pace down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Dos Santos is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Endfield is trying to escape and Dos Santos transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Endfield is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dos Santos! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorge Dos Santos!
After winning the bout, Jorge Dos Santos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
WCF 1: Ushakov vs Middlefinger
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Armando keeps the fight on the outside.
Wagon goes for a double leg but Armando avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Armando continues to drive forward.
Armando tries a quick counter leg kick but Wagon is wise to it.
Wagon is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Armando changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wagon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wagon is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Wagon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Armando advances nicely into full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armando looking to control but Wagon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Armando avoids the attempt from Wagon to control.
Armando controlling his opponent.
Wagon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wagon tries to hold on but Armando postures up.
Wagon is squirming around, avoiding Armando's attempts to control the action. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wagon is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Wagon tries to hold on but Armando pushes him away.
Armando prevents Wagon from getting the reversal.
Armando controlling his opponent. #T3#
Armando's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wagon tries to reverse the position but Armando maintains control.
Wagon throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Wagon is trying to reverse the position but instead Armando has taken his back - oops!
Armando controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Armando on the ground.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Armando gets his hands free as Wagon looks to control.
Wagon trying to get back to his feet but Armando is in full control for now.
I really don't envy Wagon right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wagon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Armando.
Armando not allowing Wagon to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Armando 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#
Armando forces Wagon back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Wagon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Wagon wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Armando has taken Wagon's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Wagon has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luis Armando!
Luis Armando is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Buckets lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ortiz darts in trying to clinch
and Buckets counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Buckets shoots in and bounces Ortiz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ortiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buckets. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Buckets's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Buckets throwing strikes from guard but Ortiz blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets sitting in guard here, content to control.
Buckets has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ortiz lands a jab to the nose.
Ortiz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ortiz tries to clinch there but Buckets circles away.
#TD#
Buckets gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Buckets will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Buckets seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ortiz for as long as he can get away with.
Ortiz is looking to regain half guard here but Buckets keeps moving and retains side control.
Buckets moves into full mount!
Buckets punching from mount but Ortiz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Buckets throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ortiz because Buckets loaded up on that one.
Buckets controlling the pace for now.
Buckets continues to stall.
Buckets throws some wild stikes that Ortiz manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Buckets dominating with strikes here.
Buckets throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buckets has control of Ortiz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ortiz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ortiz can't escape the position.
Buckets avoids the attempt from Ortiz to control.
Buckets misses with a head shot.
Buckets controlling from the full mount.
Ortiz wants to hold on but Buckets pushes him away.#T4#
Buckets connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Buckets controlling his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Buckets.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckets continues to hold on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Buckets dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Buckets jabs Ortiz right on the nose. Ortiz blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Ortiz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Buckets to the mat! Buckets manages to get full guard.
Ortiz won't allow Buckets to sweep him here.
Buckets managing to control the position.
Buckets is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Buckets holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckets is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buckets connects with a jab.
Buckets is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortiz can do to turn this around?
Buckets jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Buckets throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortiz wants to counter with a clinch but Buckets pushes him away.
Ortiz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Buckets turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buckets connects with a body shot that sends Ortiz's belly button to the back.#T2#
Buckets lands with a good body shot.
Brian Ortiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Ortiz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Buckets to the mat! Buckets manages to get full guard.
Buckets pulls Ortiz in close to his closed guard and prevents Ortiz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Buckets looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortiz is one step ahead there.
Ortiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buckets is keeping the position for now.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Buckets wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Buckets has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ortiz trying to control but Buckets is working from the bottom. #T3#
Buckets managing to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Buckets lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Buckets sitting in guard here, content to control.
Buckets pushing down on Ortiz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Buckets throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buckets thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ortiz's head.
Ortiz tries to get to full guard but Buckets has control of the leg. #SUB#
Buckets is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Buckets not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Buckets dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ortiz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buckets finds it's way round the side to connect with Ortiz's head. #TD2#
Buckets gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Buckets wants to sweep but no luck.
Buckets bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortiz's guard. #REVR#
Buckets showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Ortiz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Buckets off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Ortiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buckets lands an overhand right.
Buckets scoring well with a low kick there.
Buckets tests Ortiz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ortiz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buckets finds it's way round the side to connect with Ortiz's head. #TD#
Buckets feints and as Ortiz raises his hands in defense, Buckets changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alan Buckets overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buckets showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alan Buckets is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Buckets passes Ortiz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Buckets throwing shots but Ortiz is blocking nicely.
Buckets takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ortiz trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Buckets in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Buckets throwing shots but Ortiz is blocking nicely.
Buckets not doing much here.
#SUB#
Buckets is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Buckets controlling the action here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ortiz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ortiz working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckets is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ortiz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Buckets manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Buckets showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buckets has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Buckets!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Brooks moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Brooks tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Brooks jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brooks 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.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooks is keeping the position for now.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Brooks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones pushing down on Brooks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Brooks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brooks!
Jones mounts Brooks! Really nice guard pass there! #T2#
Jones takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Jones misses with a punch to the head.
Brooks rolls, trying to escape but Jones keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Jones working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Jones has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Brooks is defending well but eventually Jones manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Brooks has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stefan Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Brooks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ladan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brooks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ladan is avoiding damage well.
Ladan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brooks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brooks should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
An elbow from Brooks crashes against the mat.
Brooks trying to control the position but Ladan is working away.
Ladan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brooks on the ground.
Ladan is looking for a sweep.
Brooks throws a strike aimed at the side of Ladan's head but Ladan avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ladan is pushing Brooks's head away, looking to escape. Brooks manages to hold on to the position though.#SU2#
Brooks has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ladan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Brooks scores with a takedown into Ladan's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ladan trying to keep a closed guard but Brooks is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Brooks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brooks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Brooks throws a big right hand that misses.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Ladan keeps moving.
Brooks distracts Ladan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Brooks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brooks preventing the sweep.
Brooks stays in close to Ladan's body and controls the position.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Ladan keeps moving.
Ladan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ladan pulls Brooks in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ladan working a defensive guard but Brooks passes into half guard.
Brooks prevents Ladan from improving his position.
Brooks is looking to take a break and control but Ladan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ladan trying to hold on to Brooks's head to control him but Brooks postures up.
Brooks wants to take a breather but Ladan is having none of it.
Brooks stops Ladan from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Brooks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brooks controlling the action here.#T3##SU2#
Brooks postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ladan to stand up.
Ladan stuns Brooks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brooks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ladan lands a body shot.
Brooks looks winded!
Ladan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Ladan.
Illidan Ladan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ladan! Brooks is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Illidan Ladan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Davies gets caught flat footed, as Armando shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Davies escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armando gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Davies working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Armando doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Armando manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armando wants to control from the top but Davies keeps moving. #SUB2#
Davies working for a triangle but Armando defends it easily.
Armando won't allow Davies to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Davies looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Davies escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armando gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davies can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Davies has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Armando can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Davies has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Armando can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Davies is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armando defends well.
Armando trying to control the position from guard on top but Davies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Davies working for a triangle but Armando defends it easily.
Armando passes Davies's left leg - he's now in half guard. #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.
Davies gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Davies looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Armando has picked Davies up and slammed him! Davies can't keep hold of the triangle and Armando manages to pass to side control!
Davies is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Armando is trying to control. Davies wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Davies tries to roll over but Armando keeps him under control.
Armando seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davies does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Davies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davies manages to get to full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Armando avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Davies has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Armando can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Davies working for a triangle but Armando defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Davies is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armando is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Davies is looking for a triangle but Armando pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Davies is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Armando thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davies keeping moving, preventing Armando from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Davies looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Davies looks for a takedown but Armando sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Davies closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Armando's guard.#SUB#
Armando working for a triangle but Davies defends it easily.
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 Luis Armando will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Davies gets caught flat footed, as Armando shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Davies is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armando is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Davies is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armando is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Davies has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Armando is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Davies.
Davies is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Davies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Armando pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies wants to improve his position but Armando is controlling well.
Davies keeps trying to improve his position.
Armando is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1##SUB2#
Davies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Armando is looking to take a break and control but Davies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davies is trying to get back to full guard.
Armando is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Davies!
Davies looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Davies is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Armando's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T2#
I really don't envy Davies right now.
Davies is keeping busy.
Davies wants to escape the position.
Armando doesn't have the hooks in and Davies manages to turn into his guard.
Davies lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Armando looking for a triangle here. Davies is fighting it but it looks tight! Armando pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Davies is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luis Armando!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Shotaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kaneda Shotaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shotaro throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Shotaro is quick to defend against it.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shotaro as he jumps to the side.
Shotaro misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Shotaro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard.
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.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to control but Shotaro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Diaz wants to control but Shotaro is keeping busy.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Shotaro isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shotaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shotaro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shotaro stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Shotaro wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shotaro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Shotaro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shotaro looks winded!
Shotaro prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.#T3#
Shotaro preventing the sweep.
Shotaro throws a big right hand that misses.
Shotaro looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Diaz stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Diaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shotaro's guard.#ES2#
Shotaro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Diaz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Diaz pulls Shotaro into guard.
#T4#
Shotaro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shotaro's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Diaz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shotaro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Diaz has Shotaro in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shotaro defends well.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaneda Shotaro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Diaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Shotaro defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but Shotaro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shotaro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Diaz is working for a kimura but Shotaro is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Diaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SU#
Diaz stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Shotaro to get to his feet. #TD2#
Shotaro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2##ES#
Diaz has one foot on Shotaro's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shotaro is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it. #SU#
Diaz decides to stand back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Shotaro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Diaz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shotaro keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shotaro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shotaro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shotaro enables Diaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shotaro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Shotaro trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Shotaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz is working Shotaro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU#
Diaz gets to his feet - Shotaro follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ellis Diaz dominated that second round.
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##TD2#
Shotaro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diaz's guard.#SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ellis Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shotaro is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Shotaro pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Shotaro throwing strikes but missing.
Shotaro stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Shotaro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shotaro has Diaz in his guard.#REVR#
Diaz trying to control but Shotaro is working 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.#SUB#
Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shotaro can do to turn this around?
Diaz is looking to stand up but Shotaro won't let him. #SU#
Diaz stands and steps away. Shotaro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shotaro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shotaro wants it to stay on the feet.
Shotaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Shotaro gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.#ES#
Diaz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shotaro misses with a knee strike.
Shotaro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Diaz pushes Shotaro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shotaro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diaz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shotaro can turn it around.#TD#
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4#
Shotaro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shotaro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shotaro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shotaro is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Shotaro gets to his feet. Diaz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Shotaro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shotaro.
Shotaro won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ellis Diaz.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ellis Diaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Adams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schultz sprawls well initially but Adams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Schultz really is a fat lump.
Schultz trying to control from the bottom.
Schultz is trying to get back to full guard.
Schultz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schultz trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
Adams preventing the sweep.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Schultz working for a triangle but Adams defends it easily.
Adams won't allow Schultz to sweep him here. #T1#
Schultz trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
Schultz is looking to sweep but instead, Adams has passed into half guard.
Schultz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adams tries to pass to full mount but Schultz defends it.
Schultz is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard.
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Adams is looking for a kimura but Schultz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adams to get the leverage. #SU2#
Adams escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Adams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Adams is nestled in close to Schultz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schultz wants to get back to full guard.
Adams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schultz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schultz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams is working away from the top position though.
Schultz gets back to full guard.
Schultz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adams's guard. #REVR##T3#
Schultz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Adams throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Schultz escapes and throws Adams's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Adams looks winded!
Adams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schultz gets full guard.#SU2#
Adams decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Schultz scores with a jab. Adams acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MIchael Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams tries to clinch up
and Schultz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schultz closes the distance and clinches up with Adams, looking for a takedown. Schultz pushes Adams against the cage but Adams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schultz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adams tries to clinch but Schultz is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Adams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Schultz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Adams dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Schultz regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but MIchael Adams will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Schultz feints and as Adams raises his hands in defense, Schultz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adams trying to keep a closed guard but Schultz is proving a slippery customer.
Adams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schultz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schultz cracks Adams with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Adams working for a triangle but Schultz defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Adams throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Schultz escapes and throws Adams's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Adams is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Schultz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adams, who protects the arm well.
Adams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schultz passes into side control, despite Adams's attempt to control the position.
#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.
Adams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Adams looking for a sweep but Schultz has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Schultz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Adams hang on?
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Adams is still trying to improve position.
Schultz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Adams can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Adams is in a horrible position here. Schultz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Darron Schultz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schultz prevents Adams from getting the reversal.
Schultz landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Schultz looking to secure an arm triangle but Adams defends it well.
Schultz landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Adams is desperately trying to improve his position but Schultz has a good base and remains in mount.
Adams taking shots to the head.
Adams taking shots to the head.
Adams is desperately trying to improve his position but Schultz has a good base and remains in mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Schultz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darron Schultz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Schultz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Adams was covering up waiting for the punch and Schultz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Adams wants to improve his position but instead Schultz has moved into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schultz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schultz won't allow Adams to get back to his feet.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schultz distracts Adams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Adams working a defensive guard but Schultz passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Schultz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adams wants to control but Schultz passes into side.
Schultz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Adams down.
Schultz working the head with strikes. #T2##SUB#
Schultz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Adams rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schultz's guard! Nice work there by Adams!
Adams preventing the sweep.
Schultz trying to control the position.
Adams controlling from the top position.
Adams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adams wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving. #T3#
Schultz looking for a sweep. Not yet Schultz, not yet.
Adams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Schultz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Schultz is not content to let Adams control the position.
Schultz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schultz looking for a sweep. Not yet Schultz, not yet. #T4##SUB#
Schultz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Adams has passed into half guard!
Adams wants to pass to mount but Schultz is defending the position.
Schultz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schultz's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Schultz throws a couple of heel strikes.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darron Schultz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schultz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darron Schultz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Delaney darts in looking for a takedown but Shotaro gets double underhooks and turns Delaney into the cage.
Delaney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shotaro avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Delaney scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Still in half guard, Delaney seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shotaro is trying to get back to full guard.
Shotaro is looking to control Delaney's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shotaro avoid being mounted?#T1#
Delaney wants to stand but Shotaro has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Shotaro is pressing down on Delaney's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Delaney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shotaro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delaney has managed to get both his arms back between Shotaro's legs - danger averted.
Delaney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Delaney wants to get up but he can't break Shotaro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Delaney engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Delaney fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kent Delaney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shotaro connects with a leg kick. Delaney looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Delaney shoots in and bounces Shotaro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Shotaro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Delaney throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Shotaro throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Shotaro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Delaney passes into side control.
Shotaro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Delaney takes a little break here. Shotaro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Delaney'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.#SUB#
Delaney is trying to get an arm triangle but Shotaro is defending well. #T4#
Shotaro struggling a bit here.
Delaney controlling the position.
Delaney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Delaney working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Delaney dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shotaro thuds a left hand into Delaney's body.
Kent Delaney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delaney shoots in looking for a takedown. Shotaro tries to sprawl out of it but Delaney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shotaro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delaney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shotaro sprawls well. Shotaro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Delaney gets slowly back to his feet.
Delaney looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shotaro is fending him off so far but Delaney persists. Nope, Shotaro circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kent Delaney. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Shotaro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Delaney tries to clinch up.
Delaney really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Shotaro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Delaney's guard.
Delaney tries to strike from the bottom.
#ES#
Delaney uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Delaney shoots in and bounces Shotaro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Delaney stays in close to Shotaro's body and controls the position. #T2#
Shotaro thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SU#
Delaney stands up from Shotaro's guard - Delaney perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delaney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shotaro circles away.
Shotaro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Shotaro drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Delaney is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shotaro presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Delaney jumps into guard, dragging Shotaro to the mat.
Shotaro is in close to Delaney's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Shotaro with a nice head shot there.
Shotaro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES#
Delaney has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shotaro off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
No luck for Delaney with that takedown attempt.
Shotaro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Delaney fails to land the takedown.
Shotaro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Delaney stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Delaney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Delaney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kent Delaney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shotaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shotaro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shotaro is in close to Delaney's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shotaro stands up over Delaney, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shotaro won't allow Delaney to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaneda Shotaro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Shotaro scores with a takedown into Delaney's guard.
Delaney thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Delaney looking for a sweep. Not yet Delaney, not yet.
Shotaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shotaro throwing strikes from guard but Delaney blocks nicely.
Delaney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shotaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shotaro looking to sit in guard and control but Delaney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shotaro keeping moving, preventing Delaney from controlling successfully. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shotaro is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Shotaro stands up over Delaney, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Delaney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shotaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Delaney keeping moving, preventing Shotaro from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES#
Delaney manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Delaney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shotaro has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Shotaro has Delaney pressed against the cage, preventing Delaney from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Delaney stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Shotaro decides to pull guard.
Delaney not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Shotaro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Delaney defends well.#T3#
Delaney would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delaney engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Delaney seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shotaro for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Delaney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shotaro is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Delaney drives through and clinches with Shotaro against the cage.
#TD2#
Shotaro tightens his grip and picks Delaney up, before dumping him to the ground. Delaney manages to land in guard.
Shotaro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Delaney's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shotaro prevents Delaney from getting back to his feet.
Shotaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Delaney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaneda Shotaro.
I think Shotaro 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 Shirou Masuda 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... Kaneda Shotaro!
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