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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MMAH 84
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Ostrowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ostrowski is trying to force a seperation but McKenna has the dominant position.#TD2# McKenna ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McKenna no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Ostrowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKenna works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ostrowski wants to control from the top but McKenna keeps moving. Ostrowski won't allow McKenna to get back to his feet. McKenna tries to land a sweep but no joy. McKenna keeping moving, preventing Ostrowski from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ostrowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. McKenna pulls Ostrowski in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB2# Ostrowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ostrowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McKenna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ostrowski postures up.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ostrowski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2# McKenna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. McKenna throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2##SUB2# McKenna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. McKenna looks winded! Ostrowski is trying to improve his position. McKenna creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ostrowski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Ostrowski is trying to control McKenna's posture but McKenna avoids it. McKenna throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3# You can see the frustration on Ostrowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. McKenna trying to control the action but Ostrowski is working from the bottom. McKenna working away. McKenna landing strikes. #SUB2# McKenna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McKenna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ostrowski keeps working. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Ostrowski is looking to regain half guard here but McKenna keeps moving and retains side control. Ostrowski being controlled for a moment. McKenna trying to control the action but Ostrowski is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle McKenna dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by McKenna. McKenna has knee on belly and moves into mount. Ostrowski is looking to improve his position but McKenna isn't that keen on the idea. McKenna tries to control but Ostrowski wriggling away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ostrowski regains half guard.#T1# McKenna stalling. Ostrowski misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McKenna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. McKenna trying to pass the guard but Ostrowski defending well. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Ostrowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ostrowski is looking for a sweep. McKenna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McKenna lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Ostrowski trying to get back to full guard but McKenna takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! McKenna wants to control but instead Ostrowski manages to regain half guard. #SUB# Ostrowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKenna pulls his head out easily. #T3# Ostrowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. McKenna stalling. McKenna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ostrowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. McKenna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ostrowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. McKenna wants to stand but Ostrowski has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ostrowski tries to close the distance and clinch but McKenna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Ostrowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKenna swats him away and circles back towards the center. McKenna doesn't manage to clinch there - Ostrowski circles away.
McKenna has been the more effective fighter overall so far. McKenna tries a head kick but it misses.
Ostrowski is looking to counter the offense by McKenna and move into the clinch.#CL2# McKenna has Ostrowski up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD# Ostrowski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. McKenna is trying to control the position but Ostrowski postures up. #SUB2# McKenna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! McKenna can't keep his opponent in guard - Ostrowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Ostrowski wants to pass the guard but McKenna is defending well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle McKenna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Ostrowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. McKenna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Ostrowski fails to land the takedown. And McKenna responds with a good body kick, but Ostrowski manages to step out the way in time.#TD# Ostrowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McKenna napping and manages to drive through into side control! Ostrowski wants to stand but McKenna is controlling his arm. McKenna has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. McKenna holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage. McKenna tries to escape but Ostrowski is in control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McKenna is looking to regain half guard here but Ostrowski keeps moving and retains side control. Both fighters are breathing heavily. McKenna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ostrowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1# McKenna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ostrowski is working away from the top position though. Ostrowski is trying to control the action in half guard but McKenna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. McKenna swats away the attempt to clinch by Ostrowski. Jake Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McKenna throws a leg kick but Ostrowski checks it. McKenna leaves Ostrowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Ostrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# McKenna shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ostrowski is trying to defend but McKenna finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2# Ostrowski tries to get to full guard but McKenna has control of the leg. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ostrowski is looking to escape. Jake Ostrowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McKenna content to control rather than advance. Let's hope that McKenna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3# Ostrowski tries to roll over but McKenna keeps him under control. McKenna is trying to control the action in half guard but Ostrowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# McKenna is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ostrowski's half guard.#T4# McKenna lands with a punch from half guard. McKenna wants to free his trapped foot but Ostrowski is holding on for dear life with his legs. McKenna trying to control the action but Ostrowski is working from the bottom. Ostrowski trying to hold on to McKenna's head to control him but McKenna postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! McKenna moves into full mount! Ostrowski won't be happy about that!
And that's the end of the fight! Kyle McKenna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well McKenna 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle McKenna! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2023 |
#R1# Campbell darts in trying to clinch#TD# so Cudlitz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Campbell working for a triangle but Cudlitz defends it easily.
Cudlitz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2# Campbell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cudlitz stacks Campbell on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cudlitz! Campbell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Campbell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Campbell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cudlitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Cudlitz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1# Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Cudlitz controlling from the top position. #SUB2# Campbell is looking for a triangle but Cudlitz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Campbell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cudlitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Campbell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cudlitz defends it easily. Cudlitz postures up and lands a big shot to Campbell's brow. #SUB2# Campbell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cudlitz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Cudlitz is posturing up here but Campbell has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cudlitz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cudlitz has to tap! Slick submission there by Campbell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Campbell! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2023 |
#R1##CL2# Toffoli drives through and clinches with Shinota against the cage.
Shinota is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Toffoli to keep the fight standing. Shinota jumps guard but Toffoli turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Shinota tries to pull guard but Toffoli won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaharu Shinota. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Toffoli jumps guard and drags Shinota to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Shinota trying to control but Toffoli is working from the bottom. Toffoli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shinota is controlling him. #SUB2# Toffoli looking for a guillotine here but Shinota defends easily.
#SUB# Shinota postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Toffoli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shinota, into his guard. #REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Toffoli has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Shinota to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Toffoli is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Shinota pulls down on the head and he's put Toffoli to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Masaharu Shinota! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
#R1# Toffoli wants to clinch up but Rojas keeps it at a distance. Rojas lands with a right hand. Rojas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A big left from Rojas misses. Rojas digs a good hook to Toffoli's body.
Toffoli staying out of range there. Toffoli walks into a stiff left hand from Rojas. Toffoli fails with the takedown. A cross from Rojas lands. Rojas misses with a looping right. Rojas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A swing and a miss from Rojas. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Toffoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas. Toffoli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.#CL2# Rojas gets tackled into the cage by Toffoli. Toffoli maintains the clinch. #T1##TD2# Toffoli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2# Toffoli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Toffoli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rojas is aware though and is defending well. Toffoli wants to stand and escape but Rojas is having none of it. Rojas wants to get up but he can't break Toffoli's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU# Rojas stands up from guard. Let's bang! Nice uppercut there from Rojas. Rojas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rojas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Rojas scores with a nice right hand.
Toffoli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Adriel Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd cheers as Rojas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toffoli doesn't seem phased though.#T2# Rojas thows a left - swing and a miss! Rojas throws out a loose jab but Toffoli uses good head movement to avoid it. Rojas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Toffoli ducks under a wild hook from Rojas. Toffoli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Toffoli slips the punch. Toffoli fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Rojas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toffoli doesn't seem phased though. Toffoli slips a jab from Rojas.#CL2# Toffoli darts in and clinches Rojas up against the cage. Rojas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC# Rojas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rojas thuds a left hand into Toffoli's body. Toffoli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rojas throws a big shot that misses. Toffoli misses with a takedown and Toffoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Adriel Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca Toffoli.#T3# Toffoli misses with the combination.
Toffoli on the wrong end of a nice hook. Rojas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Rojas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#Toffoli is rocked! Rojas drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Toffoli right on the button. Toffoli goes down! Rojas follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Rojas gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adriel Rojas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Sanders moves into the clinch.#BC# Sanders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2# Hanayama shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hanayama was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Sanders wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES# Sanders throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL# Sanders has closed the distance and engaged Hanayama in a clinch.
#BC# Sanders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Sanders has Hanayama up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hanayama has Sanders pressed against the cage, preventing Sanders from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Sanders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Sanders is trying to force a seperation but Hanayama has the dominant position. Sanders is trying to push Hanayama away but Hanayama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A frustrated look appears on Sanders's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Sanders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##TD2# Hanayama shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sanders's guard. Hanayama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hanayama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Sanders wants to stand up but Hanayama is controlling him. #ES# Sanders wriggles free and stands up. Hanayama looks winded!#CL# Sanders gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Sanders manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Sanders moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanders wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Sanders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Sanders has managed to clinch.
#BC# Sanders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Sanders closes the distance and clinches.#T2##BC# Sanders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hanayama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Sanders closes the distance and clinches. Sanders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC# Sanders breaks the clinch.
Sanders doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanayama circles away.
#CL# Sanders forces Hanayama back against the cage and clinches. Sanders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Sanders is trying to push Hanayama away but Hanayama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hanayama has Sanders pressed against the cage, preventing Sanders from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Sanders has had enough of the clinch but Hanayama keeps him there for the moment.#BC2# Hanayama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanayama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Sanders doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanayama circles away.
#T3##TD2# Hanayama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Hanayama showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Sanders is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Hanayama works over Sanders with some ground and pound from guard. Hanayama won't allow Sanders to get back to his feet. Hanayama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Let's hope that Hanayama has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# Sanders wants to clinch.#CL2# Hanayama has managed to clinch.
#BC# Sanders breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Hanayama shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Sanders wants to get back to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marquise Sanders dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2# Hanayama pushes Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Sanders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Sanders has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hanayama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Sanders has had enough of the clinch but Hanayama keeps him there for the moment.#BC# Sanders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sanders is looking to clinch. #CL# Sanders moves into the clinch.#BC# Sanders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Sanders has Hanayama up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Sanders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanayama swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Sanders drives through and clinches with Hanayama against the cage.
#T1##BC# Sanders breaks the clinch.
Sanders wants to clinch up but Hanayama keeps it at a distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Sanders looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2# Hanayama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Sanders wants to get back to his feet. Hanayama is controlling the pace.
Kaoru Hanayama has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Hanayama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanders defends it well. #T2# Sanders is looking to escape. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hanayama is controlling the pace.
Hanayama has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Hanayama controlling the pace for now. #SU2# Hanayama stands up from mount. Strange move. Sanders tries to clinch but Hanayama moves out of range. #T3# Sanders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2# Hanayama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Hanayama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ES# Sanders manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2# Hanayama looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Sanders wants to get back to his feet. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hanayama in particular looking to stall. Sanders is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Hanayama seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sanders is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kaoru Hanayama! Kaoru Hanayama decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. In defeat, Marquise Sanders stepped up to the mic, saying 'i like big booty latinas and ill be back'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1# Kaji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanayama manages to avoid it.#TD2# Hanayama drives through with a takedown into guard. Kaji wants to sweep here but Hanayama controlling him for the moment. Hanayama is fighting to break Kaji's control of his arms but Kaji is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Kaji is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hanayama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU2# Hanayama decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kaji, up you get! Kaji is breathing heavily. Kaji swings for the body but Hanayama moves out of range.
Hanayama raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Hanayama is looking to clinch but Kaji is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaji moves into range and connects with a jab. Kaji lands the left hand.#TD2# Hanayama drives through with a takedown into Kaji's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Hanayama tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaji is retaining full guard. Hanayama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hanayama trying to control but Kaji is working from the bottom. #T1# Hanayama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Hanayama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB# Kaji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Kaji can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanayama controls the pace. Kaji looking to control.
Hanayama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kaji looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaji, not yet. Kaji keeping moving, preventing Hanayama from controlling successfully. Kaji wants to sweep here but Hanayama controlling him for the moment. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kaji looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaji, not yet. Kaji keeping moving, preventing Hanayama from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanayama. Hanayama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaji circles away. A little feinted left hand from Kaji on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kaji throws a shot to the body.
Kaji with a jab. Hanayama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaji swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2# Hanayama looking to score a takedown here. Kaji is defending well but Hanayama drives through and ends up in Kaji's guard. Hanayama trying to control but Kaji is working from the bottom. #T3# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kaji is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Hanayama tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaji is retaining full guard. Hanayama trying to control but Kaji is working from the bottom. Hanayama is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaji has wrist control. Hanayama won't allow Kaji to sweep him here. Hanayama showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Hanayama with a flurry of punches that miss. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Kaji tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Kaji is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hanayama defends well.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanayama. Garuda Kaji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Hanayama. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hanayama is defended easily by Kaji. Hanayama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaji sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hanayama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaji finds it's way round the side to connect with Hanayama's head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A head kick misses from Hanayama. Kaji swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2# Kaji tries to sprawl but Hanayama drives through with a takedown into half guard. Kaji is looking for a sweep. Hanayama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaoru Hanayama will probably get the nod. That's time! Kaji's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Kaji connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanayama. Hanayama circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Hanayama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaji sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Nice shot lands for Kaji.#TD2# Kaji gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Kaji is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Kaji keeping moving, preventing Hanayama from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaji looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaji, not yet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Hanayama scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Hanayama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Kaji looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanayama is one step ahead there. Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hanayama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2# Hanayama decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2# Hanayama darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2# Kaji makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaji. Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kaoru Hanayama has got the better of the ground game so far. Hanayama won't allow Kaji to sweep him here. Hanayama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Kaji is trying to keep Hanayama in close.
Hanayama preventing the sweep. #T3# Hanayama wants to control from the top but Kaji keeps moving. #SUB# Kaji looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hanayama has picked Kaji up and slammed him! Kaji can't keep hold of the triangle and Hanayama manages to pass to side control! Hanayama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaji keeps working. Kaji is looking to reverse the position. Kaji is trying to control Hanayama's posture but Hanayama avoids it. Hanayama trying to control the action but Kaji is working from the bottom. You can see the frustration on Kaji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2# Hanayama has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. A slow jab from Kaji misses its intended target. Hanayama fails with a takedown attempt. As Hanayama tries to get set, Kaji tries to push him back and clinch up but Hanayama manages to avoid the attempt. Kaji displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanayama. Garuda Kaji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Hanayama. Hanayama tries to clinch up.#CL# Hanayama gets tackled into the cage by Kaji. Kaji maintains the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kaji misses with a hook from the clinch. Hanayama blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaji. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaoru Hanayama will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Kaji cracks Hanayama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Kaji lands a nice hook to Hanayama's body. Hanayama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hanayama tries to clinch there but Kaji circles away.
Kaoru Hanayama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kaji jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hanayama slips under a jab. Kaji throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2# Hanayama feints and as Kaji raises his hands in defense, Hanayama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Kaji keeping moving, preventing Hanayama from controlling successfully. Kaji has momentary wrist control but Hanayama slips an elbow through the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hanayama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Hanayama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1# Kaji keeping moving, preventing Hanayama from controlling successfully. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2# Hanayama gets to his feet. Kaji looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Hanayama closes the distance and clinches up with Kaji, looking for a takedown. Hanayama pushes Kaji against the cage but Kaji circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hanayama wants to clinch. Hanayama wants to clinch but Kaji slips to the side and Kaji counters with a stiff right hand. Hanayama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanayama darts in looking for a takedown but Kaji gets double underhooks and turns Hanayama into the cage. Kaji misses with an uppercut. Hanayama saw that one coming. Kaji lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD2# Hanayama changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kaji looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2# Hanayama wants to control but Kaji is keeping him busy. Kaji is looking to reverse the position. Kaji is not content to let Hanayama control the position. Kaoru Hanayama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Kaji is trying to get back to half guard.#T3# Kaji is working hard here to advance position. Hanayama is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kaji will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Hanayama wants to control but Kaji is keeping him busy. Kaji is trying to control Hanayama's posture but Hanayama avoids it. Hanayama trying to control the position but Kaji is working away. Kaji tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2# Hanayama decides to stand back up. Kaji throws a right hand that misses
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hanayama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaji avoids it really well and circles away. Garuda Kaji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Hanayama.#TD2# Hanayama closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kaji quickly recovers to half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kaji is trying to get back to full guard. Garuda Kaji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kaji moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Kaoru Hanayama. I've got Hanayama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaoru Hanayama! Kaoru Hanayama was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Date: Sep 26, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Ostrowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Ostrowski's corner is telling him to maintain position. Drew can't keep his opponent in guard - Ostrowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB# Ostrowski 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.
Drew blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ostrowski. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ostrowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ostrowski passes the guard and advances to mount! Ostrowski throws some wild stikes that Drew manages to avoid easily.
#T1# Ostrowski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ostrowski controlling the position easily from mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ostrowski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ostrowski dominating with strikes here.#T2##SU# Ostrowski get's back to his feet.#CL# Ostrowski forces Drew back against the cage and clinches. Drew wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ostrowski has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Ostrowski pulls guard successfully.
Ostrowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drew manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Ostrowski works a leg free and moves into half guard. Drew trying to control here.
Ostrowski winds up and cracks Drew with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Ostrowski passes the guard and advances to mount! This has been an exciting period of action! Ostrowski controlling the position easily from mount. #T3# Ostrowski'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. Drew is trying to reverse the position but instead Ostrowski has taken his back - oops! I would not like to be Drew right now.
#SUB# Ostrowski tightening his grip on Drew, looking for the choke. #T4##SUB# Ostrowski is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Drew won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Ostrowski off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Ostrowski! Jake Ostrowski 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:
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Date: Sep 26, 2023 |
#R1# Johnson works over Stevenson's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Teofilo Stevenson has been cut. Stevenson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Stevenson scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Knowshon Johnson has been cut. Johnson wants to clinch.#CL2# Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevenson, pushing him back against the cage. Stevenson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson. Johnson looking for a takedown. Stevenson misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC# Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson slips a jab from Stevenson. Stevenson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Stevenson throws a hook but Johnson blocks it. Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Teofilo Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Stevenson connects with a high kick. Stevenson throws a nice inside leg kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Stevenson tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it. Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.#CL2# Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson. Stevenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Stevenson lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily. Stevenson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Stevenson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Teofilo Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knowshon Johnson. Stevenson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands. Stevenson throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Stevenson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2# Johnson closes the distance and pushes Stevenson back into the cage. Stevenson wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Stevenson tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position. #BC2# Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but Stevenson moves away and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stevenson. Stevenson throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range. Johnson with the counter takedown but Stevenson avoids it easily. Stevenson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Stevenson works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination. Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stevenson defends it well. Stevenson looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away. Stevenson thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him. Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T3##TD2# Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there. Stevenson keeps control of the position for the meantime. Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2# Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stevenson has managed to free his arm - good work. Stevenson keeping hold of Johnson's head, controlling as best he can. #T4# Stevenson tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Stevenson pushes Johnson off but Johnson dives into side control.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevenson keeps working. Johnson prevents Stevenson from escaping the position. Stevenson tries to improve position but can't. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teofilo Stevenson dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Stevenson lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Johnson tries to clinch there but Stevenson circles away.
Johnson stalks Stevenson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stevenson's face. Stevenson staggers backwards, shaken. Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss! Johnson throws out a counter right but Stevenson avoids it with no problem. Stevenson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Stevenson misses with a head kick.
Stevenson throws a lazy head kick #CL2# and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown. Stevenson tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.#TD2# Johnson pulls Stevenson into guard.
Johnson is pulling down on Stevenson's head to control his posture. Stevenson sitting in guard here, content to control. Stevenson wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1# Stevenson wants to hit a sweep here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stevenson there! Stevenson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stevenson wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away. Johnson tries to control but Stevenson wriggling away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes. Johnson avoids the attempt from Stevenson to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Stevenson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson looking to control but Stevenson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Stevenson tries to buck Johnson off but he can't manage it. Stevenson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stevenson tries to get out of the position. Stevenson wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.#T3# Stevenson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Stevenson is trying to escape the mount.
Stevenson is working hard here to advance position. Johnson wants to control the pace but Stevenson is squirming around nicely. Stevenson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stevenson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Johnson lands a nice shot to the head. Knowshon Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far. Stevenson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Stevenson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Stevenson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Stevenson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Stevenson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Stevenson wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU# Stevenson stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Knowshon Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Stevenson thumps Johnson with a low kick. Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body. Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely. Stevenson throws a head kick that misses. Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Stevenson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target. Johnson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Stevenson misses with a head kick.
Johnson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stevenson. That one must have hurt. Knowshon Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A good leg kick by Stevenson. Stevenson throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
#CL2# Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Stevenson in a clinch.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Stevenson is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.#TD2# Johnson jumps guard.
Stevenson prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet. Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Stevenson is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him. Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Stevenson stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position. Johnson striking off his back. Stevenson wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#ES2# Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stevenson throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it. Johnson slips under a jab. Johnson tries to clinch up but Stevenson circles away and keeps his distance. Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2# Johnson moves into the clinch. Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside. Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside. Stevenson is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks. #T3# Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Stevenson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Knowshon Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC# Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Stevenson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Johnson fails with a takedown attempt. Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson. Stevenson throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Stevenson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Stevenson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Stevenson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stevenson can pounce on him.
#T4# Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Teofilo Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knowshon Johnson. Stevenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Stevenson connects with a solid leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Stevenson lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range. Stevenson lands a high kick!
Johnson slips a jab from Stevenson. Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily. A good leg kick by Stevenson. Stevenson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt. Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson. Stevenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson. Stevenson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight! Teofilo Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Stevenson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teofilo Stevenson! After winning the bout, Teofilo Stevenson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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