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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 11
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Karaage has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
#TD# Murphy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murphy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Murphy trying to strike off his back.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck. Karaage passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard. Murphy trying to control here.
Karaage is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murphy trying to control but Karaage postures up.
Murphy is trying is best to control the position here. #T1##SUB2# Karaage is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well. Murphy is in trouble now - Karaage has advanced to mount! Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karaage on the ground. Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't. Karaage has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Murphy's face.
Murphy tries to lock up and control but Karaage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Murphy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Karaage lands a nice shot to the head. #T2# Karaage wants to take his opponent's back but Murphy doesn't allow it. Karaage thowing shots but they're missing. Karaage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Karaage lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Karaage throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Murphy tries to lock up and control but Karaage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Karaage prevents Murphy from getting the reversal. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Karaage thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Murphy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3# Murphy gets back to full guard.
Karaage pushing down on Murphy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2# Karaage 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.
Karaage is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Murphy! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Karaage goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Murphy is on top in guard.
#T4##SUB2# Karaage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well. Karaage keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. Murphy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Karaage is retaining full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Murphy works over Karaage with some ground and pound from guard. Murphy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2# Karaage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Murphy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karaage's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blue Karaage dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL# Murphy pushes Karaage up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Karaage works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Karaage wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position. Murphy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Murphy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Karaage is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murphy seems keen to control Karaage's posture. Karaage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1# Karaage in the domination position with Murphy hanging on. Murphy is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2# Karaage is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murphy has escaped the position, nice work there. Karaage fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Murphy is trying to control Karaage's posture but Karaage avoids it. Murphy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Karaage's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Murphy tries to get to full guard but Karaage has control of the leg. Karaage passes the guard and advances to mount! Murphy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T3# Karaage is trying to stick to Murphy's back but Murphy is turning into Karaage. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Karaage's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Murphy. Karaage being controlled here, momentarily. Murphy wants to pass the guard but Karaage is keeping the position. Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Karaage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Murphy is really struggling to control Karaage but he's trying to hold on to the position. Murphy throws a big elbow that misses. #T4# Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karaage is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Murphy wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Karaage's closed guard. He's half up but Karaage has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Karaage pivots and extends the arm, Murphy falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Karaage! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blue Karaage!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1# Karaage throws a combination. Camacho tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Karaage tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2# Camacho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2# Camacho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Karaage wants to get back to his feet but Camacho is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2# Camacho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU2# Camacho gets to his feet - Karaage follows without any prompting. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camacho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Camacho is defended easily by Karaage.#T1# Karaage goes for a high kick. It partially lands. A decent looking cross lands there for Karaage. Camacho throws a series of punches but Karaage moves out of range. #KD# Karaage lands a big head kick that sends Camacho tumbling to the mat! Karaage takes a step backwards and waves Camacho back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Camacho is rocked! Camacho is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Karaage Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Camacho is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Purple Karaage!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2019 |
#R1# Beck misses with a body punch
and Karaage counters with a nice leg kick. Beck shoots for a double leg takedown but Karaage sprawls well. He's pushed Beck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2# Karaage looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Beck trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Karaage trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beck's guard.#SU2# Karaage gets to his feet - Beck follows without any prompting. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Karaage has Beck up against the cage in a clinch.
Beck has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karaage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Beck tries to score a body lock takedown but Karaage shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayden Beck. That's going to take a lot out of him. Karaage working Beck over with knees to the body.#BC# Beck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1# Karaage scores with a head kick. Beck tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2# It looks like Hayden Beck has been cut. Beck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Beck blocks a head kick by Karaage.
Beck misses with a hook
and Karaage counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Beck! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Purple Karaage!
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Event:
Madness Insanity 11
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Karaage fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murphy sprawls well initially but Karaage persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as Karaage sits in half guard. Karaage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Murphy keeping control of the position. Murphy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murphy. Karaage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Karaage preventing the sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karaage looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Murphy wanted to stand there but Karaage had control of the position. #SUB# Murphy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB# Murphy drops back looking for a leg! Karaage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karaage manages to kick Murphy off! Murphy jumps back into Karaage's guard. Murphy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Murphy scoring with punches to the head and body. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Karaage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there. Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Karaage is retaining full guard. #SUB# Murphy drops back looking for a leg! Karaage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karaage manages to kick Murphy off! Murphy jumps back into Karaage's guard. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Murphy content to stall in guard here. Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Karaage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Murphy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Karaage manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard.
#REVR# Murphy content to stall in guard here. #SU# Murphy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Karaage, up you get! #T3##TD# Murphy dives in and scores a takedown into Karaage's guard. Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Karaage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Murphy stays in close to Karaage's body and controls the position. Murphy postures up.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Karaage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Murphy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Karaage looking to control but Murphy passes into half guard.
#SUB# Murphy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4# Murphy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB# Murphy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Karaage could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Murphy has cracked it and Karaage is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Murphy! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tommy Murphy made sure he mentioned VanDam Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2019 |
#R1# Karaage throws a head kick but Haney moves out of range.
Haney drops down looking for a counter takedown but Karaage sprawls and moves away. Karaage keeps Haney at a distance using the push kick. Haney pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Karaage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Haney throws a series of punches but Karaage avoids them all with ease. Karaage misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haney looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Karaage takes one on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Haney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karaage manages to avoid it. Haney avoids the head kick by Karaage.
#CL2# Haney tries to keep at a distance but Karaage has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Karaage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1# Karaage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haney goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Purple Karaage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Haney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haney avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haney fails with the takedown. Haney misses with the combination.
Karaage misses with a wild combination.
Haney quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Karaage tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2# Karaage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haney, pushing him back against the cage.#T2# Haney is trying to maintain a safe position but Karaage gets an underhook and turns Haney into the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Haney just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karaage's brow. Haney tries to stall but Karaage uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karaage is keeping busy.#BC2# Karaage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haney misses with a double jab.
Haney fails with the takedown and Karaage counters with a left and a right that stings Haney. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Karaage connects with a nice looking jab.
Haney tests Karaage's chin there with a solid looking shot. A thudding body kick lands there by Karaage!
Haney is breathing heavily.#T3# Karaage connects with a leg kick. Haney looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Karaage scores with a one two! Haney had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2# It looks like Dwain Haney has been cut. Karaage cracks a nice hook into Haney's ribs. Haney moves in looking to clinch but Karaage pushes him off.#CL2# Karaage moves into the clinch.#BC2# Karaage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Haney walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2# Karaage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karaage letting Haney take a breather here.#BC2# Karaage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karaage lands a big right hook! Haney looks hurt but is still standing! Karaage lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Haney falls down and Karaage dives in with a huge hammer fist! Haney's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Karaage runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Purple Karaage!
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 7
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Hfdiwk gets a clinch. #TD# Hfdiwk gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hfdiwk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Hfdiwk wants to free his trapped foot but Karaage is holding on for dear life with his legs. Hfdiwk working over Karaage with some ground and pound. Karaage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ground and pound from Hfdiwk. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hfdiwk connects with a nice short shot to Karaage's temple. Hfdiwk passes to side control. Karaage tries to get back to half guard but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hfdiwk working the ground and pound. 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! Hfdiwk cracks Karaage with a big right hand but Karaage just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hfdiwk lands an elbow. #T1# Hfdiwk landing strikes. Karaage can't do much from the bottom here. Karaage takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Karaage takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hfdiwk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hfdiwk working the head and body with strikes. Hfdiwk working the body and head with strikes. Hfdiwk 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. Karaage takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Hfdiwk's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hfdiwk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2# Hfdiwk lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Karaage down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Karaage takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Hfdiwk landing strikes. Hfdiwk lands some shots froms side control. Hfdiwk in side control lands a decent elbow. Karaage is trying to improve his position. Hfdiwk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Hfdiwk working the ground and pound from side control. Hfdiwk in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Karaage is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Hfdiwk has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Karaage! Hfdiwk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3# Hfdiwk is landing with some decent strikes but Karaage is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Hfdiwk landing strikes, looking to finish! Hfdiwk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hfdiwk working Karaage over with strikes here. #ROC# Karaage is rocked! Hfdiwk looking to finish Karaage with some ground and pound. This is bad for Karaage! Karaage is still in real trouble! Can Hfdiwk finish him? Karaage is bucking up trying to escape but Hfdiwk cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Hfdiwk with good strikes from the mount here! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hfdiwk with good strikes from the mount here! Hfdiwk has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Karaage's face.
Hfdiwk is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Karaage can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T4# Hfdiwk landing strikes from the mount. Hfdiwk has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Karaage's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hfdiwk cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Hfdiwk. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Karaage working to try and regain half guard.
Hfdiwk cracks Karaage with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afejdh Hfdiwk!
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Event:
Madness Insanity 5
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Alexander has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexander is pressed up against the cage. Karaage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexander down to the mat. Alexander avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Alexander clinches. #BC2# Alexander breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Alexander closes the distance and pushes Karaage back into the cage. Karaage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexander pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Alexander closes the distance and pushes Karaage back into the cage. Karaage is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blue Karaage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Karaage pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Alexander gets to his feet. Karaage looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Nice body punch from Alexander. #T1# Karaage swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it. Alexander tries to land knees in the clinch but Karaage avoids the damage to the body. Karaage can't get the takedown.
Karaage wants a takedown but no success here.
Karaage can't get the takedown.
Karaage tries for a takedown but Alexander manages to get underhooks.
Karaage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexander trying to land knees to the body.
#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Alexander is struggling to control the position. Karaage tries for a takedown. No joy.
Karaage is trying to pull guard but Alexander has him pressed against the cage. Karaage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexander fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karaage fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Alexander rushes Karaage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Alexander gets in close and instigates a clinch. Alexander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karaage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alexander to keep the fight standing.#T3# Karaage tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexander shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Karaage trying to control the position but instead, Alexander has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karaage into the cage.#BC2# Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Alexander moves into the clinch.#BC2# Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Alexander has managed to clinch.
#TD# Karaage pulls guard. Alexander has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Karaage is proving hard to escape from. #SU2# Alexander stands and steps away. Karaage gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2# Alexander closes the distance and clinches. #T4# Karaage is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2# Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Alexander has managed to clinch.
Karaage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2# Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Alexander instigates a clinch. Alexander tries to work over Karaage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Alexander forces Karaage back against the cage and clinches. Karaage wants a takedown.
Alexander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zakoria Alexander dominated that round. 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# Karaage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexander sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Alexander unleashes a big counter combination but Karaage bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Alexander looks for the body kick but Karaage saw that one coming. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Karaage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karaage wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blue Karaage. That's going to take a lot out of him. Karaage is looking to take this one to the mat. Zakoria Alexander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karaage swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it. Karaage tries to break the clinch but Alexander is controlling the position. #T1# Karaage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexander avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Karaage is trying to pull guard but Alexander has him pressed against the cage. Alexander keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karaage's efforts to push away. Alexander is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karaage is defending well for now. Karaage fails to pull guard.
Karaage looking for a takedown. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Karaage wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexander manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2# Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zakoria Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Alexander closes the distance and clinches. Karaage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Alexander is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alexander lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karaage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alexander to keep the fight standing. Alexander stops a takedown attempt from Karaage.
Karaage tries to pull guard but Alexander holds him up against the cage and eventually Karaage drops back down to his feet.
Alexander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karaages head. Karaage managing to block the knees to the body from Alexander.
#T3##BC2# Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Alexander takes the fight into the clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Karaage.
Karaage working hard to break the clinch.#TD# Karaage has Alexander pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Karaage pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alexander tumbling to the mat - Karaage dives into Alexander's guard. Alexander wants to sweep but no luck. Alexander managing to control the position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alexander is on top in guard.
#REVB# Alexander wanted to stand there but Karaage had control of the position. #T4##SU2# Alexander gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2# Alexander closes the distance and clinches. Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karaage blocks a body shot from Alexander. #TD# Karaage gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Alexander regains guard.
#ES2# Alexander has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Karaage off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Alexander rushes Karaage and presses him up against the cage. Karaage looking for a takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zakoria Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Alexander has Karaage up against the cage in a clinch.
Karaage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander blocking some punches.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Karaage avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage. #BC# Karaage breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Alexander moves into the clinch. A short body shot lands from Alexander as the two fighters clinch.
#BC# Karaage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Alexander takes the fight into the clinch. #T1# Karaage controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2# Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Alexander throws a series of strikes that have Karaage backpedaling.
#CL2# Alexander clinches up with Karaage and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Alexander breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Alexander forces Karaage back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Alexander misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2# Alexander moves into range and clinches up with Karaage.#T2##BC2# Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Alexander moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Karaage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Alexander rushes Karaage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alexander stops a takedown attempt from Karaage.
Karaage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blue Karaage. That's going to take a lot out of him. Karaage goes for a takedown attempt but Alexander pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karaage is defended easily by Alexander.#CL2# Alexander forces Karaage back against the cage and clinches.#T3# Karaage can't break the clinch.
Alexander effectively controlling the action here. Alexander is pressed up against the cage. Karaage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexander down to the mat. Alexander avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Alexander has Karaage up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karaage.
Karaage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander missing with knees to the body.
Karaage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karaage wants a takedown.
#T4# Karaage prevents a body shot from Alexander. Karaage wants a takedown.
Karaage tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexander shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Zakoria Alexander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Karaage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karaage's elbow. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Karaage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexander fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Alexander moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Zakoria Alexander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Alexander 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zakoria Alexander!
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Event:
UnderGround 3
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Karaage tries to sprawl but Bad Man drives through with a takedown into half guard. Karaage looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bad Man is controlling the pace.
Bad Man takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Karaage looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bad Man is pressing down on Karaage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karaage is holding on for now. Bad Man trying to control the pace. #T1##SUB# Bad Man seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bad Man thows a huge punch but Karaage dodges it nicely.
#SU# Bad Man stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Karaage to get to his feet. A head kick from Karaage lands but Bad Man takes it in his stride. Karaage feints and then cracks Bad Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bad Man down. Bad Man closes the distance but Karaage moves to the side and Karaage counters with a one-two to the body. Karaage connects with a high kick. #TD# Karaage gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bad Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Karaage is retaining full guard. Bad Man throws a big elbow that misses. Bad Man prevents Karaage from getting back to his feet. Bad Man works a leg free and moves into half guard. Karaage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bad Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bad Man throwing shots but Karaage is blocking nicely. Bad Man not doing much here.
Bad Man'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. Bad Man seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Karaage for as long as he can get away with.#T3# Bad Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Karaage is looking to escape. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Bad Man is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Bad Man fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Karaage to the ground. Bad Man is now in Karaage's guard. Karaage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4# Bad Man is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Bad Man could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Bad Man has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Karaage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bad Man prevents Karaage from getting back to his feet. Bad Man might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Karaage keeping full guard, as Bad Man tries to pass. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Bad Man dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# A head kick from Karaage lands but Bad Man takes it in his stride. Karaage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bad Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2# Karaage clinches. #BC2# Karaage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bad Man misses with a head kick.
Karaage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bad Man is looking to clinch but Karaage is avoiding it.
Bad Man closes the distance but Karaage moves to the side and Karaage counters with a flying knee. Nice. Some wild striking there from Karaage.
Bad Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##TD# Bad Man throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karaage was covering up waiting for the punch and Bad Man finishes the takedown easily into guard. Karaage is wriggling around but Bad Man manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB# Bad Man seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Karaage is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gus Bad Man!
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Event:
UnderGround 1
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Iron. Iron lands a leg kick that knocks Karaage off balance momentarily. Karaage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karaage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Iron counter with a right hand. Iron slips a jab and a cross from Karaage.
#CL# Iron has managed to clinch.
Karaage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iron has him pressed against the cage. Iron unloads a knee to the mid-section. Karaage misses with a knee strike.
Karaage avoiding damage as Iron throws knees to the body.
Iron with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Iron lands a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Purple Karaage has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Iron lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC# Karaage is rocked! Karaage managing to block the knees to the body from Iron.
#T1# Iron tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karaage avoids it. Iron scores a nice knee to the body.
Karaage managing to block the knees to the body from Iron.
Iron scores with a nice hook to the head. Iron landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Karaage is trying to break free. Karaage has had enough of the clinch but Iron keeps him there for the moment. Iron prevents Karaage from breaking the clinch. Iron misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karaage.
Iron using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Karaage looks winded! Iron lands a knee to the body.
Iron tries to land a knee to the head but Karaage blocks with his arms.
Iron looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. A nice right hand lands inside from Iron. #T2# Karaage avoiding damage as Iron throws knees to the body.
Iron landing knees to the body.
Iron lands with a short shot to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Iron is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Iron obliges. Iron softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A knee to the head by Iron.
Iron with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Iron scores with a shoulder strike. Karaage is still on wobbly legs! Can Iron finish him? Iron has Karaage pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Karaage is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Iron - that's hurt Karaage badly! Oh, another knee lands and Karaage is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Karaage doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Stefan Iron!
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Event:
Madness: Fright Night 4
Date: Aug 28, 2019 |
#R1# Karaage has a takedown stuffed. Karaage on the wrong end of a nice hook. Maxwell lands with a cross. Maxwell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Maxwell lands a jab to the nose. Nice takedown defense from Maxwell. No joy for Karaage on that attempt. Nice shot by Maxwell. Maxwell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karaage under the eye. Maxwell lunges at Karaage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karaage's hand. #ROC2# Karaage is rocked! Maxwell throws an overhand right that drops Karaage like a sack of potatoes! Maxwell dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Maxwell! George Maxwell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Middleweight Grand Prix
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1# Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karaage defends well and Griffin ends up having to push Karaage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Karaage misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Karaage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin avoids the head kick by Karaage.
Karaage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Griffin dives in and grabs Karaage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karaage pushes down on Griffin's head and hops out. Karaage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffin as he jumps to the side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karaage throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Karaage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffin fails to land the takedown. Purple Karaage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guts Griffin.#KD2# Griffin drops Karaage with a beautiful combination! Karaage stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Griffin is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Karaage is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Purple Karaage has been cut.#T1# Griffin steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Karaage is out on his feet! Griffin sets himself and nearly takes Karaage's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Guts Griffin!
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Event:
Madness: Fight Night 3
Date: Aug 14, 2019 |
#R1# Karaage has his takedown stuffed and Good counters with a right hand to the body. Good lands a glancing blow to the side of Karaage's head.#CL2# Karaage rushes Good and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Karaage tries for a takedown but Good manages to get underhooks.
Karaage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Good walks away with a smile on his face. Karaage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Jamal Good has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blue Karaage. Good scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2# Karaage throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Good tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Karaage is in Good's guard. Good wants to get back to his feet but Karaage is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Karaage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Karaage drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Good manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Karaage has Good in his guard.#REVR##T1# Good cracks Karaage with a solid left hand.#SUB# Good has gone for a leg lock! Karaage slips out almost immediately though and dives into Good's guard.#REVB# Karaage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Karaage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Good swivels though and keeps the full guard. Karaage with a flurry of punches that miss. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Karaage passes Good's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Karaage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Good has managed to free his arm - good work. Good looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2# Karaage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Good is just riding it out for now. Karaage eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Karaage is looking for a kimura here.
#T3# Karaage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2# Karaage is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Good defends it well. Karaage moves nicely into side control. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Good stops Karaage from passing to mount. Good is looking to reverse the position. Karaage tries to stand but Good is controlling his head. Karaage moves into full mount! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Good is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB2# Karaage goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Good turns into him and now he's in Karaage's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blue Karaage 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# Karaage misses with a straight right. Karaage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Good. Karaage walks into a jab. Nice takedown defense from Good. No joy for Karaage on that attempt. Good throws a head kick but Karaage moves out of range.
Good displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karaage. No luck with that takedown attempt from Karaage. Jamal Good has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blue Karaage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karaage tries to clinch but Good moves away and Good counters with a stiff right hand. Good connects with a leg kick. Karaage looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Karaage moves out of range of the leg kick from Good.#T1# Karaage shoots for a double leg takedown but Good sprawls well. He's pushed Karaage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Good throwing a counter right hand but Karaage manages to avoid it. Karaage is breathing heavily. Good pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karaage is out of range and Good settles back down. Good's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karaage under the eye. Nice uppercut lands for Good. That snapped Karaage's head back.
Good pounces like a tiger and cracks Karaage with a vicious hook! Karaage is down but not out! Good follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jamal Good!
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Event:
KOTC 7 Hitler VS Seehaver
Date: Aug 11, 2019 |
#R1# Karaage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karaage scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wallace throws an off balance right hand
and Karaage counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Wallace lands a right hook to the body.
Karaage misses with a kick to the body letting Wallace counter with a right hand. Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Karaage's shoulder, as Karaage tries to avoid the shot. #CL# Karaage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wallace, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace clobbers Karaage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wallace looks to throw the jab but Karaage is out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Karaage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Karaage throws a head kick that misses. Wallace looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Wallace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karaage. It seemed like Wallace was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# Karaage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Wallace lands with a hook. Karaage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Karaage misses with a leg kick. Karaage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace. Karaage throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Purple Karaage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wallace throws a lazy uppercut
and Karaage counters with a big head kick but Wallace shrugs it off. Karaage misses with the combination.
Wallace scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Karaage rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Karaage breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Karaage misses and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.#T2# Wallace misses with an uppercut. Karaage throwing a counter right hand but Wallace manages to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Karaage throws a lazy head kick and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wallace throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2# Karaage is rocked! Shaun Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wallace lands a really nice looking cross but Karaage seems unphased.
Oh Karaage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Karaage misses with a head kick.
Karaage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace drops Karaage with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Karaage! Wallace dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Wallace! Our winner, Shaun Wallace, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2019 |
#R1# Cameron throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karaage's waist but Karaage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cameron off to one side. Karaage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cameron's sensitive parts. Karaage tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Karaage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Karaage. Karaage misses with a head kick.
#CL2# Karaage forces Cameron back against the cage and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cameron manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2# Karaage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Karaage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cameron. Cameron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cameron looks to land a combination. Karaage sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Karaage looks to land a body kick but Cameron moved away. Purple Karaage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Karaage lands with an overhand left. Karaage throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cameron's head. Karaage throws a nice looking combination but Cameron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Karaage misses with the body kick#TD# and Cameron counters with a single leg into guard. Karaage didn't expect that. #ES2# Karaage uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Karaage throws a head kick but Cameron moves out of range.
Karaage misses with the combination.
Cameron changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2##CL2# Karaage moves into the clinch. Cameron changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karaage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karaage connects with a high kick. #CUT2# It looks like Elton Cameron has been cut. Left hook, right uppercut from Karaage. Karaage throws a series of punches but Cameron moves out of range. Cameron tries to counter with a takedown but Karaage is quick to defend against it. No luck with that takedown attempt from Cameron. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elton Cameron. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Cameron tries to keep at a distance but Karaage has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3# Cameron drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karaage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cameron stalls. #BC2# Karaage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Karaage misses with a series of wild punches.
Karaage misses with a few strikes there.
Cameron is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karaage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4# Karaage misses with a body shot.
Cameron feinted with a counter takedown.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Cameron can't find room to land a body shot as Karaage controls the action.
#BC2# Karaage manages to break the clinch.
Cameron tries to clinch but Karaage moves out of range. Karaage lands with a kick to the temple. Cameron shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Purple Karaage dominated that round. The cut man is working on Elton Cameron's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Karaage throws a head kick but Cameron moves out of range.
Karaage throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cameron.#ROC2# Cameron is rocked!#CL2# Karaage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oh Cameron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2# Karaage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Look low, kick high! Karaage uses the oldest trick in the book to send Cameron tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Karaage is absolutely delighted - when Cameron wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Purple Karaage!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2019 |
#R1# Karaage throws a series of punches but Cameron avoids them all with ease. #TD2# Karaage closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Karaage lands in his opponent's guard. Karaage advances position into side control! Karaage tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cameron's legs. Cameron is looking for a sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karaage tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cameron's legs. #SUB2# Karaage has an Americana. Cameron didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Karaage is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Karaage hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Blue Karaage!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2019 |
#R1# Nicholson throws a head kick but Karaage moves out of range.
#CL# Karaage gets tackled into the cage by Nicholson. Nicholson maintains the clinch. Nicholson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karaage blocks a body shot from Nicholson. A left hand lands to the body for Nicholson.
Nicholson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karaage takes a knee to the side of the body. Karaage avoiding damage as Nicholson throws knees to the body.
Nicholson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karaage.
Karaage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Nicholson.
#TD# Nicholson has picked Karaage up - he's going for a ride! Nicholson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2# Karaage manages to escape and get back to his feet! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Karaage darts in and clinches Nicholson up against the cage.#BC2# Karaage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD# Nicholson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Karaage keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1# Nicholson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karaage defending well though. Karaage controlling the position for now. Karaage is trying to stand up here but Nicholson is controlling him well. Nicholson 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. Nicholson throwing shots but Karaage is blocking nicely. Karaage controlling the position well. Karaage throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Nicholson moves in looking to clinch but Karaage pushes him off.#CL2# Karaage drives through and clinches with Nicholson against the cage.
Nicholson tries for a takedown but Karaage manages to get underhooks.
Nicholson looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2# Karaage breaks the clinch.
Nicholson swats away the attempt to clinch by Karaage. A right-left combo lands from Karaage. #CUT2# It looks like Irving Nicholson has been cut.#CL2# Karaage gets in close and instigates a clinch. Karaage takes an elbow to the forehead. Karaage lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2# Karaage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karaage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T3# Karaage tries to clinch up. Nicholson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Red Karaage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Karaage moves into range and clinches up with Nicholson. Nicholson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karaage is defending well. Karaage takes a knee to the side of the body. Nicholson has Karaage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karaage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irving Nicholson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Karaage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Karaage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nicholson throws a sloppy head kick and Karaage moves out of range easily. #CL2# Karaage has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Karaage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Nicholson clinches. Nicholson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karaage's elbow. Karaage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nicholson.
Nicholson is breathing heavily. Karaage connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nicholson's face.
#T4# A nice left hand lands by Karaage.
#BC2# Karaage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Karaage drives through and clinches with Nicholson against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2# Karaage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Karaage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nicholson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2# Karaage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nicholson was covering up waiting for the punch and Karaage finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Nicholson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nicholson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karaage is controlling him. Karaage lands a couple of decent looking shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Karaage dominated that round. The cut man is working on Irving Nicholson'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. #R2##CL2# Nicholson tries to keep at a distance but Karaage has taken the fight into the clinch. Karaage prevents a body shot from Nicholson. Nicholson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karaage is defending well for now. Karaage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicholson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nicholson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nicholson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Karaage putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nicholson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Nicholson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irving Nicholson. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Karaage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Karaage has Nicholson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nicholson throws a punch but it's blocked by Karaage. #BC2# Karaage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Nicholson gets tackled into the cage by Karaage. Karaage maintains the clinch. #T1# A right hook to the body lands for Karaage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2# Karaage manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Karaage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nicholson, pushing him back against the cage. Nicholson wants a takedown but no success here.
Karaage scores with a shot to the side of Nicholson's head. Karaage unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nicholson has Karaage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karaage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A bit of stalling here from Karaage.
#BC2# Karaage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karaage throws a shot to the body.
#CL2# Karaage drives through and clinches with Nicholson against the cage.
#BC2# Karaage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicholson misses with a double jab.
#CL2# Nicholson tries to keep at a distance but Karaage has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Karaage breaks the clinch.
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Karaage forces Nicholson back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Nicholson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Karaage is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nicholson to the mat. Nicholson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Karaage landing with the ground and pound. Karaage is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Karaage is continuing to stall. Karaage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SU2# Karaage stands and steps away. Nicholson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2# Karaage clinches up with Nicholson and pushes him back against the cage. Red Karaage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2# Karaage breaks from the clinch.
Karaage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nicholson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nicholson throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2# Karaage moves into the clinch.#BC2# Karaage manages to break the clinch.
Nicholson wants to clinch up but Karaage keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Karaage gets a clinch. Nicholson wants to take the fight to the mat but Karaage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Nicholson lands a knee to the body.
Karaage lands a shoulder strike. #T4# A bit of stalling here from Karaage.
Karaage with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karaage lands a body punch in the clinch. Nicholson misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Karaage - that landed with a thud.
#TD2# Karaage wants the takedown. Nicholson is fighting it off but Karaage persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nicholson's guard against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Karaage is in close to Nicholson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU2# Karaage stands and steps away. Nicholson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2# Karaage rushes Nicholson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Karaage lands a nice shot to the body. Karaage scores with a hook to the body.#BC2# Karaage breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Karaage clinches with his opponent.
Karaage digs a right hand underneath Nicholson's ribcage. Nicholson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Karaage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Karaage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Irving Nicholson's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##CL2# Karaage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nicholson, pushing him back against the cage. Nicholson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karaage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karaage misses with a head kick.
Nicholson fails with a takedown attempt. Irving Nicholson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Karaage wants to clinch. Nicholson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2# Karaage gets in close and instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Karaage gets control of Nicholson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Karaage will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Karaage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nicholson is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2# Karaage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nicholson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Nicholson postures up in Karaage's guard and throws a big left but Karaage blocks it. Karaage looking to control.
#SUB2# Karaage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#ES2# Karaage pushes Nicholson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nicholson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nicholson appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2# Karaage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nicholson. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irving Nicholson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2# Karaage has Nicholson up against the cage in a clinch.
Karaage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nicholson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karaage pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Karaage clinches up with Nicholson and pushes him back against the cage. Nicholson tries to score a body lock takedown but Karaage shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Nicholson throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Karaage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nicholson swats away the attempt to clinch by Karaage. Nicholson thinks about countering with a head kick.#T3# Nicholson keeps the fight on the outside. Nicholson tries to clinch but Karaage is having none of it. Karaage drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nicholson defends it well. Karaage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nicholson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Karaage clinches up with Nicholson and pushes him back against the cage. Nicholson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Nicholson throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2# Karaage manages to pull guard.
Karaage thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Karaage has control of Nicholson's left arm, preventing Nicholson from doing any damage. Karaage is looking to sweep but instead, Nicholson has passed into half guard.
#T4# The fighters are battling for position here. Karaage manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Nicholson throwing strikes but missing. Nicholson is looking to work some ground and pound but Karaage has wrist control. Karaage controlling the position. Karaage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nicholson's guard. #REVB# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nicholson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Irving Nicholson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Red Karaage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB# Nicholson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight! Red Karaage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Karaage 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Karaage!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Karaage closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Delaney to the mat! Delaney manages to get full guard. Karaage landing some decent shots from guard. Delaney could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Delaney doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Delaney being controlled here, momentarily. Karaage wants to pass the guard but Delaney is keeping the position. Karaage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Delaney is trying to keep Karaage in close.
#T1##SUB2# Karaage is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Delaney is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Delaney has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Delaney controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Delaney stands up over Karaage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Karaage striking off his back but it's not causing Delaney any problems. Delaney trying to control the position from guard on top but Karaage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Delaney stays in close to Karaage's body and controls the position. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Karaage controls Delaney momentarily but Delaney frees himself. Delaney stopping the sweep attempt from Karaage.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Karaage scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Karaage content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Karaage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delaney keeps working. Karaage is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Delaney will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3# Karaage is looking to take a break and control but Delaney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Delaney gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Karaage stops Delaney from getting back to his feet.
Delaney is looking for a sweep. Karaage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Karaage takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Delaney missing with punches from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Karaage content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Karaage closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Delaney quickly recovers to half guard. Karaage trying to control the pace. Karaage is trying to control. Delaney wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Karaage seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orange Karaage dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD2# Karaage looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Karaage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Still in half guard, Karaage seems content to control. Delaney wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karaage with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Karaage is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1# Karaage content to control rather than advance. Delaney missing with punches from the bottom.
Karaage is keen to just control but Delaney is a slippery customer. Karaage sitting and controlling from the half guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Karaage trying to control the action but Delaney is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2# Karaage drives through with a takedown into guard. Karaage content to stall in guard here. Delaney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Delaney being controlled here, momentarily. Karaage trying to control but Delaney is working from the bottom. Delaney striking off his back but it's not causing Karaage any problems. #T3# Karaage controls from within his opponent's guard. Delaney keeping moving, preventing Karaage from controlling successfully. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Karaage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Karaage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Karaage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Delaney wants to get back to his feet but Karaage passes into half guard.
Delaney is looking for a sweep. Karaage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Karaage is taking a breather. Delaney says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Karaage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Delaney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# Delaney has Karaage up against the cage in a clinch.
Delaney is trying to force a seperation but Karaage has the dominant position.#TD2# Karaage jumps guard and drags Delaney to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2# Karaage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Karaage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Delaney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Delaney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orange Karaage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3##CL# Delaney rushes Karaage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Karaage successfully pulls guard.
Delaney cracks Karaage with a solid left hand. Orange Karaage has got the better of the ground game so far. Karaage looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Delaney postures up in Karaage's guard and throws a big left but Karaage blocks it. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karaage can do anything to dispel that myth. Delaney wants to stand but Karaage has a closed guard, so he can't escape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Delaney is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Karaage wants to sweep but no luck. Karaage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Delaney would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1# Karaage looking to sweep here. No luck so far. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Delaney tries to free his leg and advance position but Karaage is retaining full guard. Delaney controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Delaney gets caught flat footed, as Karaage shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Karaage wants to control from the top but Delaney keeps moving. Delaney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Delaney keeping full guard, as Karaage tries to pass. #T2# Karaage is stalling in the full guard. Karaage trying to control but Delaney is working from the bottom. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Karaage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Delaney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Karaage advances to half guard. Karaage with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##SUB2# Karaage is looking for a kimura but Delaney is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karaage to get the leverage. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Karaage closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Delaney pulls Karaage into guard.
Karaage preventing the sweep. Karaage wants to control from the top but Delaney keeps moving. Karaage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4# Delaney wants to stand up but Karaage is controlling him. Karaage slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Karaage wants to control from the top but Delaney keeps moving. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight! Orange Karaage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Karaage winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orange Karaage!
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