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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Kongsangchai circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Kongsangchai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akatsuki throws a combination that misses
and Kongsangchai counters with a nice uppercut.
Kongsangchai works over Akatsuki's head and body with a nice combination.
Akatsuki jabs Kongsangchai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Akatsuki walks into a left hand.
Kongsangchai connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Akatsuki dives in and scores a takedown into Kongsangchai's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kongsangchai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Akatsuki content to stall in guard here.
Akatsuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kongsangchai is keeping the position for now.
Akatsuki wants to control from the top but Kongsangchai keeps moving. #T1#
Akatsuki is stalling in the full guard.
Kongsangchai keeping moving, preventing Akatsuki from controlling successfully.
Akatsuki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Akatsuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kongsangchai is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
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.
Akatsuki lands with a kick to the temple. Kongsangchai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kongsangchai tests Akatsuki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akatsuki.
Kongsangchai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akatsukis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kongsangchai scores with a decent looking hook.
Kongsangchai takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kongsangchai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sihlan Kongsangchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kongsangchai throws a right and a left that Akatsuki avoids nicely.
Akatsuki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Akatsuki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kongsangchai is trying to defend but Akatsuki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kongsangchai is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kongsangchai wants to get back to full guard but Akatsuki has passed into side control.
Akatsuki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kongsangchai prevents Akatsuki from improving position.
Kongsangchai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Akatsuki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Akatsuki stalling away here and it's allowed Kongsangchai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kongsangchai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Akatsuki can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akatsuki keeping moving, preventing Kongsangchai from controlling successfully.
Akatsuki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kongsangchai postures up in Akatsuki's guard and throws a big left but Akatsuki blocks it. #SUB2#
Akatsuki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kongsangchai defends it easily.
Akatsuki looks winded!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kongsangchai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sihlan Kongsangchai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Akatsuki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kongsangchai throws out a loose jab but Akatsuki uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Akatsuki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Akatsuki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kongsangchai defends it well. #SUB2#
Kongsangchai is defending against the submission attempts here by Akatsuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongsangchai is looking for a sweep. Akatsuki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Akatsuki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akatsuki is thwarting Kongsangchai's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Akatsuki in particular looking to stall.
Kongsangchai trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Takashi Akatsuki has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kongsangchai jabs Akatsuki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice cross by Kongsangchai.#T2#
Kongsangchai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akatsuki's head backwards.
Akatsuki needs to keep his hands up - Kongsangchai had a free shot at his head there.
A jab lands there for Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai misses the jab.#TD2#
Akatsuki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Akatsuki is breathing heavily.
Kongsangchai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Akatsuki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Akatsuki's back!
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!
Kongsangchai misses with punches from the back.
Akatsuki covering up well under a series of strikes from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai throwing sloppy strikes.
Kongsangchai throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kongsangchai punches the canvas rather than the man. #T3#
Akatsuki trying to control the hands but Kongsangchai breaks the grip.
Kongsangchai tries to keep control of the position but Akatsuki is staying busy.
Akatsuki covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Akatsuki covering up well and avoiding damage.
Kongsangchai missing with strikes from the back.
Kongsangchai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akatsuki can do to turn this around?
Kongsangchai throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kongsangchai misses with an elbow to the head.
Kongsangchai throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Kongsangchai throwing sloppy strikes.
Kongsangchai misses with punches from the back. #T4#
Kongsangchai throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Akatsuki covering up well and avoiding damage.
Akatsuki covering up well and avoiding damage.
Akatsuki avoids the strikes from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai is looking to control Akatsuki but Akatsuki is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kongsangchai throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kongsangchai punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kongsangchai thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sihlan Kongsangchai dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Akatsuki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kongsangchai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takashi Akatsuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akatsuki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Akatsuki shoots in and gets a takedown into Kongsangchai's guard.
Akatsuki looking to sit in guard and control but Kongsangchai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Akatsuki tries to strike from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kongsangchai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akatsuki keeping moving, preventing Kongsangchai from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kongsangchai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kongsangchai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akatsuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Akatsuki keeping moving, preventing Kongsangchai from controlling successfully.
Akatsuki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kongsangchai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Akatsuki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kongsangchai tries to roll over but Akatsuki keeps him under control.
Akatsuki is trying to control. Kongsangchai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Akatsuki is thwarting Kongsangchai's attempts to control the position.
Kongsangchai wants to improve his position but Akatsuki is controlling well.
Kongsangchai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Akatsuki prevents Kongsangchai from improving his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kongsangchai is trying to stand up here but Akatsuki is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Akatsuki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kongsangchai.
A right-left combo lands from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai misses with a wild combination.
Akatsuki moves forwards but Kongsangchai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kongsangchai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sihlan Kongsangchai is winning the standup battle so far.
Kongsangchai lands a jab to Akatsuki's midsection.
Akatsuki walks into a left hand.
Kongsangchai sizes up Akatsuki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sihlan Kongsangchai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kongsangchai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akatsuki momentarily.
Kongsangchai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Kongsangchai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akatsuki in his tracks. #T4#
Kongsangchai scores with a punch to the head.
Kongsangchai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akatsuki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kongsangchai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akatsuki. Akatsuki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akatsuki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kongsangchai lands a nice shot that snaps Akatsuki's head back.
Kongsangchai lunges at Akatsuki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akatsuki's hand.
Akatsuki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kongsangchai lands with a right hand.
Akatsuki ducks under a wild hook from Kongsangchai.#TD2#
Akatsuki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kongsangchai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Akatsuki working away.
Takashi Akatsuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sihlan Kongsangchai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kongsangchai 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sihlan Kongsangchai! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Zoro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Akatsuki counters with a left to the body.
Zoro shoots in for a takedown but Akatsuki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zoro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zoro shoots in for a double leg but Akatsuki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roronoa Zoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akatsuki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zoro keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Zoro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Akatsuki pulls Zoro in close to prevent any damage.
Akatsuki looking for a sweep. Not yet Akatsuki, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Zoro 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. #T1##SUB#
Zoro 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zoro 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.
Zoro advances to half guard. #SUB#
Zoro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Zoro 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.
Akatsuki keeping control of the position. #T2#
Akatsuki wants to control but Zoro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Zoro is trying for a kimura here. Akatsuki looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Zoro wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roronoa Zoro!
Roronoa Zoro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
That kick from Ledwegsonajbo tenderised Akatsuki's leg. Akatsuki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akatsuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ledwegsonajbo is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Akatsuki closes the distance and clinches.
Ledwegsonajbo being controlled against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Akatsuki continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Ledwegsonajbo can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Akatsuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ledwegsonajbo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akatsuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akatsuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Akatsuki checks the leg kick.
Akatsuki shoots in for a takedown but Ledwegsonajbo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
LaDickNo Ledwegsonajbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Akatsuki.
An inside leg kick from Ledwegsonajbo misses.
Akatsuki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ledwegsonajbo throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Akatsuki misses.
Akatsuki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ledwegsonajbo. That did some damage!
A combination from Akatsuki does no damage.
Ledwegsonajbo misses with a low kick.
Akatsuki throws a leg kick which misses Ledwegsonajbo's front leg but catches the back leg as Ledwegsonajbo tries to avoid it.
Akatsuki checks a leg kick.
LaDickNo Ledwegsonajbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ledwegsonajbo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akatsuki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A leg kick checked by Akatsuki.#CL2#
Akatsuki drives through and clinches with Ledwegsonajbo against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akatsuki throws an elbow but misses.
Ledwegsonajbo is trying to pull guard but Akatsuki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Akatsuki throws an elbow that misses.
Akatsuki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ledwegsonajbo smiles and moves away.
Akatsuki misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Ledwegsonajbo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Akatsuki just leaning against Ledwegsonajbo, taking a breather.
Ledwegsonajbo is trying to force a seperation but Akatsuki has the dominant position.
Akatsuki jumps guard but Ledwegsonajbo stands there with Akatsuki around his waist. Akatsuki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Akatsuki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ledwegsonajbo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akatsuki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ledwegsonajbo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ledwegsonajbo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akatsuki.
Ledwegsonajbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akatsuki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ledwegsonajbo tried to score with a low kick but Akatsuki checks it.
Akatsuki shapes to counter with a head kick.#T3#
Ledwegsonajbo throws a leg kick which misses Akatsuki's front leg but catches the back leg as Akatsuki tries to avoid it.
Ledwegsonajbo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ledwegsonajbo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ledwegsonajbo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akatsuki is out of range.
Akatsuki wants to counter with a clinch but Ledwegsonajbo pushes him away.
Ledwegsonajbo checks a leg kick nicely.
Ledwegsonajbo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A leg kick checked by Akatsuki.
Ledwegsonajbo throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Akatsuki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ledwegsonajbo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Akatsuki is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akatsuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ledwegsonajbo tries for a takedown but Akatsuki manages to get underhooks.
Akatsuki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4##BC#
Ledwegsonajbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ledwegsonajbo tries to land a front kick but Akatsuki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ledwegsonajbo throws a sloppy head kick and Akatsuki moves out of range easily. #TD#
Ledwegsonajbo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Akatsuki's half guard.
Akatsuki manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nice sprawl there from Akatsuki as Ledwegsonajbo shoots in.
Ledwegsonajbo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ledwegsonajbo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ledwegsonajbo is breathing heavily.
Akatsuki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ledwegsonajbo slaps away a takedown attempt from Akatsuki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that LaDickNo Ledwegsonajbo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Akatsuki rushes Ledwegsonajbo and presses him up against the cage.
Akatsuki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akatsuki is struggling to control the position.
Akatsuki jumps guard but Ledwegsonajbo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Akatsuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ledwegsonajbo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Akatsuki has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledwegsonajbo is trying to stall.
Akatsuki is pressed up against the cage. Ledwegsonajbo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Akatsuki down to the mat. Akatsuki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Akatsuki has Ledwegsonajbo up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Akatsuki manages to break the clinch.
Akatsuki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akatsuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Ledwegsonajbo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Akatsuki clinches with his opponent.
Ledwegsonajbo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Akatsuki has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Ledwegsonajbo breaks from the clinch.
Ledwegsonajbo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akatsuki.
Ledwegsonajbo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
LaDickNo Ledwegsonajbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Akatsuki.
Ledwegsonajbo stuffs the takedown attempt from Akatsuki. Akatsuki gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Akatsuki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ledwegsonajbo.
Akatsuki checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Akatsuki misses.
Akatsuki wants to clinch.
Ledwegsonajbo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Akatsuki eats them both and turns towards Ledwegsonajbo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ledwegsonajbo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ledwegsonajbo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ledwegsonajbo tries to land a front kick but Akatsuki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Akatsuki counters with a body kick.
Ledwegsonajbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akatsuki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ledwegsonajbo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akatsuki. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Ledwegsonajbo as Akatsuki shoots in.
As Akatsuki looks to move away, Ledwegsonajbo throws a big counter combo but Akatsuki just gets out of the way.
Akatsuki is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Ledwegsonajbo gets tackled into the cage by Akatsuki. Akatsuki maintains the clinch.
Akatsuki tries to pull guard but Ledwegsonajbo won't allow it.
Akatsuki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Akatsuki tries for a takedown but Ledwegsonajbo manages to get underhooks.
Akatsuki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ledwegsonajbo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ledwegsonajbo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Akatsuki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akatsuki wants a takedown.
Ledwegsonajbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ledwegsonajbo tries to pull guard but Akatsuki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Akatsuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ledwegsonajbo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akatsuki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ledwegsonajbo. Ledwegsonajbo obviously looking to wear him down.
Akatsuki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ledwegsonajbo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ledwegsonajbo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akatsuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akatsuki throws out a counter right but Ledwegsonajbo avoids it with no problem.
Ledwegsonajbo fails with a takedown attempt.
Ledwegsonajbo tries to clinch but Akatsuki moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akatsuki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ledwegsonajbo.
Akatsuki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ledwegsonajbo can pounce on him.
Akatsuki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Akatsuki duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LaDickNo Ledwegsonajbo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ledwegsonajbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ledwegsonajbo throws a leg kick which misses Akatsuki's front leg but catches the back leg as Akatsuki tries to avoid it.
Akatsuki darts in looking for a takedown but Ledwegsonajbo gets double underhooks and turns Akatsuki into the cage.
Ledwegsonajbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
LaDickNo Ledwegsonajbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Akatsuki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ledwegsonajbo defends it nicely.
Ledwegsonajbo is looking for a counter combo.
Ledwegsonajbo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ledwegsonajbo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akatsuki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akatsuki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledwegsonajbo tries to clinch but Akatsuki is having none of it.
Ledwegsonajbo scores with a kick to the body.
Akatsuki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ledwegsonajbo is looking to clinch but Akatsuki is avoiding it.
#T1##CL2#
Akatsuki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ledwegsonajbo is trying to break free.
Ledwegsonajbo is trying to force a seperation but Akatsuki has the dominant position.
Ledwegsonajbo tries to break the clinch but Akatsuki is controlling the position. #BC2#
Akatsuki breaks the clinch.
Ledwegsonajbo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ledwegsonajbo throws a leg kick but Akatsuki checks it.
Ledwegsonajbo tries to score with a low kick but Akatsuki moves his leg out of the way.
Akatsuki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ledwegsonajbo as he jumps to the side.
LaDickNo Ledwegsonajbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Akatsuki.
Ledwegsonajbo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ledwegsonajbo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akatsuki wants to counter with a clinch but Ledwegsonajbo pushes him away.#CL2#
Akatsuki rushes Ledwegsonajbo and presses him up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Akatsuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akatsuki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ledwegsonajbo back to the cage. Akatsuki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ledwegsonajbo throws the kick towards the body but Akatsuki avoids it.
Ledwegsonajbo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akatsuki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ledwegsonajbo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akatsuki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ledwegsonajbo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akatsuki circles away.
Akatsuki stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akatsuki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ledwegsonajbo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Akatsuki clinches.
Akatsuki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ledwegsonajbo is defending well for now.#T3#
Akatsuki looking for a takedown.
Akatsuki wants a takedown.
Akatsuki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Akatsuki tries to work over Ledwegsonajbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ledwegsonajbo is pressed up against the cage. Akatsuki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ledwegsonajbo down to the mat. Ledwegsonajbo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ledwegsonajbo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Akatsuki defends it nicely.
Akatsuki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ledwegsonajbo with a nice calf kick.
Ledwegsonajbo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Akatsuki instigates a clinch. #T4#
Akatsuki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ledwegsonajbo walks away with a smile on his face. Akatsuki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Akatsuki keeps the fight on the outside.
Ledwegsonajbo misses with a body kick.
And Akatsuki tries to counter it with a takedown but Ledwegsonajbo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ledwegsonajbo.
#CL2#
Akatsuki forces Ledwegsonajbo back against the cage and clinches.
Akatsuki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ledwegsonajbo walks away with a smile on his face. Akatsuki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ledwegsonajbo tries to clinch up but Akatsuki circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ledwegsonajbo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akatsuki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ledwegsonajbo wants to clinch up but Akatsuki keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Ledwegsonajbo closes the distance and pushes Akatsuki back into the cage.
Dai Akatsuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaDickNo Ledwegsonajbo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ledwegsonajbo prevents a body shot from Akatsuki.
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 LaDickNo Ledwegsonajbo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ledwegsonajbo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LaDickNo Ledwegsonajbo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Gylyjow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Rousey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gylyjow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gylyjow is looking to improve his position.
Rousey is looking to advance position but Gylyjow won't allow it.
Rousey seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rousey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gylyjow missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gylyjow has a hand on Rousey's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rousey takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rousey controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Rousey landing strikes from the mount.
Rousey controlling the pace for now.
Gylyjow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rousey controlling the pace for now.
Rousey avoids the attempt from Gylyjow to control.
Rousey controlling from the full mount.
Rousey with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Gylyjow throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rousey. What's that going to do exactly?
Rousey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rousey looking to finish Gylyjow with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gylyjow!
Rousey looking to finish Gylyjow with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gylyjow!
Gylyjow gets back to half guard.
Gylyjow is trying to maintain the position but Rousey is very close to passing his half guard.
Rousey wants to pass to mount but Gylyjow is defending the position.
Rousey tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gylyjow controls his leg.
Rousey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Gylyjow is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rousey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gylyjow is squirming around, avoiding Rousey's attempts to control the action.
Gylyjow flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rousey breaks from Gylyjow's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Rousey has control of Gylyjow's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gylyjow regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gylyjow throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T4#
Gylyjow is looking to improve his position but Rousey isn't that keen on the idea.
Rousey wants to control the pace but Gylyjow is squirming around nicely.
Gylyjow is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gylyjow gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
#SUB2#
Rousey is looking for the choke from the back position but Gylyjow is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rousey doesn't have the hooks in and Gylyjow manages to turn into his guard.
Rousey trying to control the position.
Rousey wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronda Rousey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gylyjow is looking to clinch.
Gylyjow moves in looking to clinch but Rousey pushes him off.
And Rousey tries to counter it with a takedown but Gylyjow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gylyjow doesn't manage to clinch there - Rousey circles away.
Gylyjow wants to clinch up but Rousey keeps it at a distance.
Gylyjow sets himself, and Rousey steps forward looking for the clinch! Gylyjow avoids it this time.
Gylyjow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rousey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rousey throws out a counter right but Gylyjow avoids it with no problem.
Gylyjow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rousey swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Rousey clinches up with Gylyjow and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rousey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gylyjow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rousey paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Gylyjow gets tackled into the cage by Rousey. Rousey maintains the clinch.
Gylyjow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rousey is keeping busy.
Rousey tries to pull guard but Gylyjow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rousey misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
Rousey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rousey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Rousey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rousey throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T1#
Rousey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gylyjow.
Gylyjow throws a big elbow that misses.
Gylyjow is looking to work some ground and pound but Rousey has wrist control.
Rousey has momentary wrist control but Gylyjow slips an elbow through the middle.
Gylyjow throws a big elbow that misses.
Rousey wants to sweep here but Gylyjow controlling him for the moment.
Rousey is striking off his back. Gylyjow thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Rousey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Gylyjow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rousey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gylyjow.
Gylyjow is thwarting Rousey's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Rousey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rousey.
Rousey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gylyjow's guard. #REVB#
Rousey trying to control the position from guard on top but Gylyjow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronda Rousey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gylyjow wants to sweep here but Rousey controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gylyjow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rousey tries to free his leg and advance position but Gylyjow is retaining full guard. #T3#
Gylyjow is striking off his back. Rousey thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Gylyjow is trying to get back to full guard.
Gylyjow is looking to get back to full guard here but Rousey has managed to pass to side control instead.
Rousey controls the position from side control.
Check out the look on Rousey's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4#
Rousey lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rousey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gylyjow keeps working.
Gylyjow is looking to reverse the position.
Rousey working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rousey working the body and head with strikes.
Gylyjow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rousey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rousey scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gylyjow to see if he's OK.
Rousey laying and praying for a moment but Gylyjow takes advantage and regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rousey slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronda Rousey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gylyjow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rousey looks to land a body kick but Gylyjow moved away.#CL2#
Rousey instigates a clinch.
Gylyjow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rousey is defending well for now.#BC2#
Rousey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gylyjow wants to clinch
and Rousey counters with a left and a right that stings Gylyjow.
Gylyjow is looking to clinch.
Gylyjow doesn't manage to clinch there - Rousey circles away.
Gylyjow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Rousey forces Gylyjow back against the cage and clinches.
Gylyjow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rousey is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gylyjow misses with a body punch.
Gylyjow misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Rousey wants the takedown. Gylyjow is fighting it off but Rousey persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gylyjow's guard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rousey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Rousey controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Gylyjow looking for a guillotine here but Rousey defends easily.
Rousey is pushing down on Gylyjow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gylyjow is fighting to maintain full guard but Rousey has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Rousey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gylyjow defends it well. #SUB2#
Rousey is working for a submission of some sort.
Gylyjow is looking to escape.
Arslan Gylyjow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gylyjow punching from the bottom.
Gylyjow flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rousey stalling.
Ground and pound from Rousey.
Gylyjow trying to get back to full guard but Rousey takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gylyjow gets back to half guard.#T3#
Rousey prevents Gylyjow from improving his position.
Rousey trying to control the action but Gylyjow is working from the bottom.
Rousey drops an elbow to the side of Gylyjow's head.
Gylyjow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gylyjow.
Rousey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rousey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gylyjow is proving hard to escape from.
Rousey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #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.
Gylyjow trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gylyjow being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gylyjow tries to clinch up but Rousey circles away and keeps his distance.
Gylyjow misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Rousey counters by moving into the clinch.
Gylyjow looking to slow down the pace here.
Gylyjow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gylyjow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gylyjow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rousey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gylyjow tries to circle away but Rousey has him pinned against the cage.
Ronda Rousey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gylyjow throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronda Rousey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rousey 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronda Rousey! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Hopson shoots in and bounces Akatsuki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Akatsuki wants to get back to his feet but Hopson passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Akatsuki can do anything to dispel that myth.#REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hopson throwing shots but Akatsuki is blocking nicely.
Hopson working Akatsuki over with strikes.
Akatsuki has hold of Hopson's hands but Hopson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hopson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hopson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akatsuki keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hopson passes to full mount!
Hopson unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopson raining down hammerfists from mount.#T1#
Hopson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hopson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Akatsuki?
Akatsuki is working to get back to half guard.
Hopson lands a big shot there that rocks Akatsuki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hopson lands with some strikes.
Hopson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Akatsuki looks a forlorn figure.
Hopson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Akatsuki hang on?
Hopson cracks Akatsuki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hopson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopson lands a nice shot to the head.
Hopson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hopson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hopson unloading with bombs!#T2#
Akatsuki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hopson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Hopson.
Hopson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hopson working Akatsuki over with strikes here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
BOOM! Hopson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hopson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Akatsuki looks winded!
Hopson landing shots from mount.
Hopson controlling his opponent.
Hopson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hopson with a couple of short strikes.
Hopson scoring with strikes but Akatsuki is staying in there.
Hopson scoring with strikes but Akatsuki is staying in there.
Hopson punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Hopson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Hopson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hopson landing punches.
Akatsuki is in a horrible position here. Hopson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hopson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hopson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hopson landing strikes from the mount and Akatsuki is in trouble!
The referee warns Akatsuki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hopson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hopson breaks from Akatsuki's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hopson lands with some strikes.
Hopson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T4#
Hopson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hopson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hopson with good strikes from the mount here!
Hopson landing punches.
Akatsuki taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Akatsuki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hopson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hopson raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Hopson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Hopson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hopson 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.
Hopson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Hopson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hopson goes for a double leg but Akatsuki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Akatsuki continues to drive forward.
Akatsuki is looking for the big counter here.
Akatsuki gets underhooks to prevent Hopson's takedown attempt.
Hopson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Hopson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akatsuki gets underhooks to prevent Hopson's takedown attempt.
Hopson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akatsuki can do to turn this around?
Hopson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Akatsuki after a bit of a struggle.
Hopson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Akatsuki prevents it.
Akatsuki stops a takedown attempt from Hopson.
Akatsuki looking to slow down the pace here.
Akatsuki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Hopson can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson tries for a takedown but Akatsuki manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Akatsuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Akatsuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Hopson, which made it look bad.
Akatsuki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Akatsuki is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hopson closes the distance and clinches up with Akatsuki, looking for a takedown. Hopson pushes Akatsuki against the cage but Akatsuki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akatsuki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hopson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hopson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akatsuki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hopson.
Hopson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Akatsuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopson shoots in and drives through. Akatsuki sprawls well.
Hopson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Akatsuki counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hopson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Akatsuki scores with a head kick.
#TD2#
Akatsuki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hopson to the ground. Akatsuki is now in Hopson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hopson slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Akatsuki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hopson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Hopson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ground and pound from Hopson.
Hopson is trying to control. Akatsuki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akatsuki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hopson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hopson lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Hopson there.
Hopson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hopson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Akatsuki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Hopson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hopson slips a nice elbow through Akatsuki's hands, connecting with Akatsuki's forehead.
Hopson working over Akatsuki with some ground and pound. Akatsuki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hopson trying to control the pace.
Hopson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hopson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hopson drops an elbow to the side of Akatsuki's head.
Hopson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akatsuki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hopson lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Hopson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Hopson there.
Still in half guard, Hopson seems content to control.
Hopson working the head and body with strikes.
Hopson working over Akatsuki with some ground and pound. Akatsuki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hopson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hopson trying to control the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hopson lands a nice short elbow.
Akatsuki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hopson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hopson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akatsuki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hopson working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Hopson working Akatsuki over with strikes.
Hopson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Julian Hopson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hopson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hopson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hopson connects with a couple of short punches.
Hopson controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hopson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hopson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hopson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hopson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Akatsuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hopson scoring with some ground and pound.
Hopson wants to control from the top but Akatsuki keeps moving.
Hopson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hopson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hopson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hopson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hopson is in close to Akatsuki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hopson stands up over Akatsuki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hopson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hopson stays in close to Akatsuki's body and controls the position.
Julian Hopson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hopson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hopson'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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD#
Hopson gets the takedown into side control.
Hopson controlling the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hopson.#T4#
Hopson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Akatsuki for as long as he can get away with.
Aito Akatsuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Hopson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hopson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:26
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Hopson!
Julian Hopson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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