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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 5
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Zoro shoots in and gets a takedown into Takagi's guard.#SUB#
Zoro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zoro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zoro pushes down on Takagi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Zoro seems to be working for a kimura but Takagi defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Zoro wants to work for an arm triangle but Takagi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Zoro in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Takagi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Zoro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roronoa Zoro!
Roronoa Zoro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 3
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Heo leaves Bong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Heo misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Bong moves into the clinch successfully.
Bong lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Bong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heo works over Bong's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Bong clinches up with Heo and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heo is defending well for now.
Heo is trying to stall.
Bong has been working on his balance at Tran MMA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Heo.
Heo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bong's elbow. #T1##BC#
Bong breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Bong takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Bong manages to break the clinch.
Bong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bong.#CL#
Bong clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Bong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bong moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2##CL#
Bong moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Bong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bong circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heo misses with a shot to the body
and Bong counters with a two punch combo.
Bong avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Heo gets tackled into the cage by Bong. Bong maintains the clinch.
Bong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Bong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Bong moves into range and clinches up with Heo.#T3#
The referee calls for Bong to work.
Bong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bing Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heo wants to break free but Bong has control.
Heo has had enough of the clinch but Bong keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bong.
Bong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heo is defending well for now.#BC#
Bong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Bong gets a clinch.
Heo gets underhooks to prevent Bong's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Bong breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Bong dives in for a single leg takedown but Heo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Bong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Heo counters with a series of strikes. Bong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Heo. No joy for Bong on that attempt.
Bong is looking to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bong!
#CUT#It looks like Korain Heo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Heo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bing Bong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Korain Heo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Heo misses with a wild combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bong.
Bong tries to clinch up but Heo circles away and keeps his distance.
Bing Bong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Bong jumps guard and drags Heo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bong working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Heo stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Bong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bong is looking to clinch but Heo is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Heo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Bong rushes Heo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bong has a couple of punches blocked by Heo.
#BC#
Bong manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Bong rushes Heo and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Bong pushes off an throws an elbow but Heo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bong blocks a body shot from Heo.
Bong has Heo pushed against the cage.
Bong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heo can do to turn this around?
Heo looking to slow down the pace here.
Bong tries for a takedown but Heo manages to get underhooks.
Bong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Heo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bing Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bong tries to clinch but Heo is having none of it.
Heo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bong with a body shot.
Bong shoots and misses
and Heo counters with a straight right hand.
Bong moves to clinch but Heo breaks away
and Heo counters with a straight right hand.#T3##CL#
Bong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Bong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bong misses with a few strikes there.
Heo swings for the body but Bong moves out of range.
Bong wants to clinch up but Heo keeps it at a distance.
Heo throws out a counter right but Bong avoids it with no problem.
We've been informed that Heo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bong ducks under a wild hook from Heo.
Bong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Heo counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Heo stuffs the takedown attempt from Bong. Bong gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Heo misses.#CL#
Bong has Heo up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Bong breaks from the clinch.
Heo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bong tries to clinch up but Heo circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Bong. #CL#
Bong instigates a clinch.
Bong has Heo pushed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bing Bong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Korain Heo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Bong takes the fight into the clinch.
Bong trying to land knees to the body.
Bong stalling.
#BC2#
Heo breaks from the clinch.
Heo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bong shoots in but Heo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bong throws a right and a left that Heo avoids nicely. #T1#
Bong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heo unleashes a big counter combination but Bong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Bong pushes Heo up against the cage in a clinch.
Heo is trying to break free.#BC#
Bong breaks from the clinch.
Heo with a nice cross.
Heo dodges the punch combination from Bong.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bong trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Heo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Bong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bong is looking to clinch.
Bong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Bong has Heo up against the cage in a clinch.
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!#BC#
Bong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Heo throws a jab when Bong was well out of range.
Bong moves in looking to clinch but Heo pushes him off.
Heo throws out a counter right but Bong avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Bong clinches.
Bong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heo blocks it with crossed arms.
Heo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bong has him pressed against the cage.
Heo is looking to break free of the clinch but Bong has double underhooks. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC#
Bong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bong manages to avoid it.
Bing Bong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bong moves in looking to clinch but Heo pushes him off.
Heo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bong with a body shot.
Korain Heo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heo swats away the attempt to clinch by Bong.
Heo just misses with a punch to the body.
Heo throws a sloppy head kick
and Bong counters with a left and a right that stings Heo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bong lands a jab-cross combination.
Heo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bing Bong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bong 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bing Bong! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 3
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Kinsman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yasumoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kinsman misses with a few strikes there.
Yasumoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kinsman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yasumoto backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#It looks like Hoozuki Yasumoto has been cut.
Yasumoto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Yasumoto throws the kick towards the body but Kinsman avoids it.
Yasumoto avoids the body shot from Kinsman.
#TD2#
Kinsman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yasumoto is trying to defend but Kinsman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kinsman controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kinsman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yasumoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kinsman on the ground.
Kinsman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kinsman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kinsman working his ground and pound in the gym.
Kinsman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yasumoto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Yasumoto tries to kick Kinsman off but Kinsman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinsman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kinsman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yasumoto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kinsman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yasumoto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kinsman is nestled in close to Yasumoto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kinsman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kinsman lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#Yasumoto is rocked!
Kinsman is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Yasumoto is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kinsman fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Yasumoto from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kinsman! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Kinsman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Harris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice combination there by Wei.
Wei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wei avoids a kick to the body.
Harris avoids the body shot from Wei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Harris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wei is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Wei wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Wei working a defensive guard here.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Wei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris won't allow Wei to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Harris trying to control but Wei is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Harris drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##ES#
Wei has his feet on Harris's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Harris tries to move into range but Wei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wei looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wei scores with a body shot.
Wei shoots for a double leg takedown but Harris sprawls well. He's pushed Wei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harris on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wei dives in for a single leg takedown but Harris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tao Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wei tries for a takedown but Harris manages to get underhooks.
#T3#
Wei can't get the takedown.
Harris is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Wei doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Harris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wei wants to stall.
Harris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wei's efforts to push away.#T4#
Harris gets underhooks to prevent Wei's takedown attempt.
Wei tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position.
Wei fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris looks for the body kick but Wei saw that one coming.
Wei tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Wei misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
so Harris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wei trying to keep a closed guard but Harris is proving a slippery customer.
Harris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Harris will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Harris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wei finds it's way round the side to connect with Harris's head.
Tao Wei is winning the standup battle so far.
Wei looks to land a combination. Harris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joe Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Harris throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wei tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harris is in Wei's guard.
Wei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harris won't allow Wei to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joe Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Wei looking to control.
#T1#
Harris won't allow Wei to get back to his feet.
Wei manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wei trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is looking to sweep but instead, Wei has passed into half guard.
Wei moves into full mount! Harris won't be happy about that!
Wei trying to control but Harris is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Wei looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Wei looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Wei with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wei pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've been informed that Harris has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Harris is looking to improve his position but Wei isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Wei is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Harris can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wei lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Harris hang on?#SUB#
Wei has isolated one of Harris's arms. Harris looking to fight him off but Wei twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tao Wei! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Takagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amoroso Jr manages to avoid it.
Amoroso Jr walks into a straight right hand from Takagi.
A head kick from Amoroso Jr lands but Takagi takes it in his stride.
Takagi throws an off balance right hand
and Amoroso Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Takagi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Takagi throws a hook but Amoroso Jr avoids it easily.
Takagi swings widly with a right hand
and Amoroso Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Takagi.
Takagi misses with an uppercut.
Amoroso Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Takagi avoids it.
Amoroso Jr misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Takagi.
Amoroso Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Takagi was just out of range.
Aki Takagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takagi throws a nice looking combination but Amoroso Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amoroso Jr.
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!
Takagi lands with a good body shot.
Amoroso Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Takagi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takagi throws an off balance right hand
and Amoroso Jr counters with a body kick.
Amoroso Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Amoroso Jr avoids the body shot from Takagi.
Amoroso Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Amoroso Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jack Amoroso Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takagi digs a good hook to Amoroso Jr's body.
Takagi with a jab.#CL2#
Takagi gets a clinch.
Takagi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Takagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Amoroso Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takagi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takagi tries to bum rush Amoroso Jr with a series of wild strikes but Amoroso Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amoroso Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
Amoroso Jr ducks under a wild hook from Takagi.
Takagi misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Takagi coming out on top.
Takagi with a jab.
Takagi lands a nice looking body shot.
Amoroso Jr moves away from the strike by Takagi.
Amoroso Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takagi misses with a body kick.
Amoroso Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Takagi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Takagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amoroso Jr moves away.
A combination from Takagi does no damage.
Takagi fails with a takedown attempt.
Amoroso Jr throws a big counter combination but Takagi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Takagi cracks Amoroso Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Amoroso Jr throws a shot from downtown. Takagi moves away and avoids it.
Takagi throws a hook but Amoroso Jr blocks it.
Amoroso Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takagi missing with a left hand there. Amoroso Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amoroso Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
Takagi jabs at Amoroso Jr's body.
Takagi misses with a body shot.
Takagi lands a lovely overhand right.
Takagi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takagi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amoroso Jr's waist but Amoroso Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takagi off to one side.
Amoroso Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takagi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amoroso Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amoroso Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Takagi.
Amoroso Jr misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amoroso Jr walks into a jab.
Amoroso Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Takagi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Takagi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takagi stalks Amoroso Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Amoroso Jr's face. Amoroso Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Takagi throws a jab but it's blocked by Amoroso Jr.
Takagi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Amoroso Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Takagi misses with a hook
and Amoroso Jr counters with a body kick.
Takagi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Takagi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aki Takagi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amoroso Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Takagi.
A thudding body kick lands there by Amoroso Jr!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amoroso Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Amoroso Jr as Takagi shoots in.#T1#
Takagi tests Amoroso Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takagi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takagi throws a right and a left that Amoroso Jr avoids nicely.
Takagi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Takagi is breathing heavily.
Takagi darts in looking for a takedown but Amoroso Jr gets double underhooks and turns Takagi into the cage.
Takagi throws a leg kick
and Amoroso Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
Takagi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amoroso Jr counters with a body kick that stops Takagi in his tracks momentarily.
Takagi throws a right and a left that Amoroso Jr avoids nicely.
Takagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Amoroso Jr is just out of range.
Takagi just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Takagi misses with a hook
and Amoroso Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Takagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amoroso Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takagi looks to land a combination but Amoroso Jr avoids it well.
Takagi lands a body shot.
Takagi throws a jab but it's blocked by Amoroso Jr.
Amoroso Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takagi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amoroso Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Takagi shrugs it off.
Takagi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amoroso Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Amoroso Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takagi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takagi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amoroso Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amoroso Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Amoroso Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Amoroso Jr avoids the body shot from Takagi.
Aki Takagi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takagi stalks Amoroso Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Amoroso Jr's face. Amoroso Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Takagi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Amoroso Jr counters with a big head kick but Takagi shrugs it off.
Jab, jab by Takagi - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takagi. Amoroso Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amoroso Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takagi misses the body punch
and Amoroso Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Amoroso Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takagi punishes Amoroso Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Takagi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takagi throws out a powerful jab.
Takagi misses with a shot to the body
and Amoroso Jr counters with a head kick.
Takagi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Amoroso Jr.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takagi throws a jab but it's blocked by Amoroso Jr.
And Amoroso Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Takagi blocks it.
Takagi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jack Amoroso Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aki Takagi.
Takagi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the body from Takagi misses
and Amoroso Jr counters with a body kick.
Takagi misses the shot to the body.
Takagi looks to land a combination but Amoroso Jr avoids it well.
Takagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Amoroso Jr is just out of range.
Takagi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amoroso Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takagi somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Takagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Takagi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Amoroso Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takagi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Amoroso Jr counters with a head kick.
Amoroso Jr slips under a jab from Takagi.
Takagi throws a right hand that Amoroso Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Amoroso Jr also avoids with ease.
Takagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amoroso Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Takagi.
Amoroso Jr throws a big counter combination but Takagi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Takagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takagi thuds a left hand into Amoroso Jr's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Takagi misses.
Amoroso Jr blocks a jab.
Takagi throws a body shot but no joy.
Takagi throws a big shot that misses.
As Takagi looks to move away, Amoroso Jr throws a big counter combo but Takagi just gets out of the way.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Takagi.
An attempted straight right counter from Amoroso Jr misses the target.
Takagi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takagi throws a series of strikes that have Amoroso Jr backpedaling.
Takagi missing with a left hand there. Amoroso Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takagi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amoroso Jr at a distance.
Takagi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amoroso Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Amoroso Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amoroso Jr lands a front kick.
Takagi looks to land a combination but Amoroso Jr avoids it well.
Amoroso Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amoroso Jr.
Takagi misses with a combination
and Amoroso Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Amoroso Jr keeps Takagi at a distance using the push kick.
Takagi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amoroso Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Amoroso Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takagi misses with a double jab.
Amoroso Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Takagi misses with an uppercut
and Amoroso Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Amoroso Jr misses with an uppercut.
Takagi unleashes a big counter combination but Amoroso Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amoroso Jr.
Takagi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amoroso Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Takagi 's knee.
Jack Amoroso Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aki Takagi.
Amoroso Jr misses with an uppercut. Takagi saw that one coming.
Takagi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Takagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amoroso Jr moves away.
Takagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takagi. Amoroso Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takagi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It appears Amoroso Jr was looking to counter with a kick there.
Takagi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amoroso Jr.
Takagi throws a series of punches but Amoroso Jr moves out of range.
Amoroso Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amoroso Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Takagi's side.
Takagi moves to clinch but Amoroso Jr breaks away
and Amoroso Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Takagi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Amoroso Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Takagi's side.
Jack Amoroso Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Amoroso Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takagi misses with a hook.
Amoroso Jr slips a straight right by Takagi.
Takagi throws a poor cross that misses
and Amoroso Jr counters with a big head kick but Takagi shrugs it off.
Takagi throws an off balance right hand
and Amoroso Jr counters with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Takagi finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takagi throws the left hand but Amoroso Jr avoids the punch easily.
Amoroso Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Takagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Amoroso Jr defending well as Takagi loads up on a big left hand.
Aki Takagi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Amoroso Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Takagi throws a body punch but Amoroso Jr moves out of range.
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 Jack Amoroso Jr.
Well Takagi 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aki Takagi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Fortuna.#CUT2#It looks like Korain Heo has been cut.
Fortuna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortuna throws a lazy right hand but Heo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fortuna throws a sloppy body shot
and Heo counters with a straight right hand.
Fortuna swings widly with a right hand
and Heo counters with a nice uppercut.
Fortuna looks to throw the jab but Heo is out of range.
Heo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fortuna looks to land a left hand but Heo moved out of range nicely.#KD2#
Fortuna lands a big right hand that sends Heo crashing to the mat! Fortuna stays standing though and waves Heo back to his feet!#ROC2#Heo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heo ducks under a wild hook from Fortuna.
Oh Heo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fortuna moves in close and cracks Heo with a massive right hand! Heo, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Fortuna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fabio Fortuna! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2023 |
#R1#
White throws a series of punches but Wei avoids them all with ease.
White looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
White misses with a double jab.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wei manages to avoid it.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wei wants to clinch.
Wei lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wei tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Wei with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Wei bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wei slows the pace down. #T1##SUB2#
Wei is working to tighten his grip on White's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. White has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Wei is really squeezing tight and eventually White passes out! Wei breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tao Wei! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Songwong throws a body kick that misses.
Yasumoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Songwong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yasumoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yasumoto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yasumoto checks the leg kick.
Yasumoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Songwong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yasumoto.
Songwong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Songwong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yasumoto.
Songwong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Songwong.
Yasumoto tries to clinch #TD2#
and Songwong counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Songwong trying to control the action but Yasumoto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Songwong in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Yasumoto is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yu Sei Songwong!
During a confident post fight interview, Yu Sei Songwong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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