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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TAOC #4
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Four has closed the distance and engaged Dos Oliviera in a clinch.
Dos Oliviera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Oliviera is working for takedown but Four is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD# Four pulls guard successfully.
Dos Oliviera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Four can't keep his opponent in guard - Dos Oliviera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2# Dos Oliviera is trying for a kimura here. Four looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dos Oliviera wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulo Dos Oliviera! A victorious Paulo Dos Oliviera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Torcida 10 - Coburn Vs Dormier
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1# Two shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lanaster pinned against the cage. Lanaster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Lanaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Two misses with a wild body shot. Lanaster looks like he wants to counter punch here. Two goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT# It looks like Tyrian Lanaster has been cut.#TD2# Lanaster bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2# Lanaster is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Two is trying to escape and Lanaster transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Two is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lanaster! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrian Lanaster! An out of breath Tyrian Lanaster thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Torcida 4 - Rotten Vs Venom
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1# Lanaster swats away the attempt to clinch by Two. A combination from Two does no damage. #TD# Lanaster drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB# Lanaster has hold of Two's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Two seems comfortable defending it but Lanaster has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Two is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Two is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lanaster couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyrian Lanaster! After winning the bout, Tyrian Lanaster thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
ABW 103 Nielsen - Huhrera
Date: Jan 30, 2018 |
#R1# Monkey connects with a crisp jab. Espinosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
Espinosa throws a sloppy body shot
and Monkey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Monkey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Espinosa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Monkey. Espinosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monkey is fending him off so far but Espinosa persists. Nope, Monkey circles away and we're back to standing. A jab from Monkey finds it's way through Espinosa's defenses. Jab from Monkey. Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Monkey throws a quick inside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Monkey scores with a hook to the body. Espinosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A nice inside leg kick there by Monkey. That's going to slow Espinosa down. Espinosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Monkey scores with a spinning back kick!#T1# Monkey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monkey throws a leg kick which misses Espinosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Espinosa tries to avoid it. Monkey works the jab nicely. Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Monkey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monkey scores with a nice strike. Espinosa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Espinosa is breathing heavily. Monkey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Espinosa's calf. Espinosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
Espinosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Monkey cracks the inside of Espinosa's front leg. #T2# Good leg kick by Monkey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Monkey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Monkey has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Espinosa is landing a low percentage of strikes. Espinosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Monkey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Espinosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick. Espinosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey. Crunch! Monkey slams his shin into Espinosa's torso. Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Espinosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Espinosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Espinosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monkey to score with a decent uppercut. Monkey lands a leg kick that knocks Espinosa off balance momentarily. Monkey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3# Espinosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monkey scores with a jab to the head.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Espinosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monkey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Espinosa scrambles back to his feet. Monkey thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Espinosa if he has to take too many more of those.
Monkey lands a jab to Espinosa's midsection. Espinosa takes one on the button. Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Espinosa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monkey thumps Espinosa with a low kick. 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! Nice uppercut lands for Monkey. That snapped Espinosa's head back.
#T4# Monkey throws a leg kick which misses Espinosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Espinosa tries to avoid it. #KD2# Oooooh!!! Monkey has knocked Espinosa down with a huge combo! Monkey steps away and waves a wobbly Espinosa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Espinosa is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Kerwin Espinosa has been cut. Monkey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Monkey fakes the body blow, causing Espinosa to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Espinosa goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demon Monkey! An out of breath Demon Monkey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
COLISEU 25.01
Date: Jan 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Four decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth. Taylor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taylor is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Taylor gets full guard. Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Four. Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Four wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taylor has his hands on Four's head, controlling the position. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Taylor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Four looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range. Taylor feints the counter takedown. Anroid Four seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Taylor avoids the body shot from Four.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Four avoids it easily. Four misses with a wild combination.
Taylor has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Four looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well. Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Four.#T2# Four rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Four looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A punch lands to the side of Taylor 's head but he takes it in his stride. Four throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2# and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2# Taylor stands up out of the half guard. Four throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor. Taylor with the counter takedown but Four avoids it easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Four is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor. Four misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3# Four misses with a looping left. And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Four pushes his down on his head and steps out. Taylor slips a straight right by Four. Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Four pushes his down on his head and steps out. Four tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2# and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Four didn't expect that. Four wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Taylor manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SU2# Taylor stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T4# Four shoots in looking for a takedown but Taylor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Four's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Four shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anroid Four. That's going to take a lot out of him. Four is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taylor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Four pushes his down on his head and steps out. Sloppy strikes from Four. Those never looked like landing. Four is breathing heavily. Four tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Four misses with a kick to the body #TD2# and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Four won't be happy with that. Four tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bishop Taylor will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Four throws a right and a left that both miss. Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Nice defenses there by Taylor. Four has a takedown stuffed. And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Four pushes his down on his head and steps out. Four throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it. Four will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Four tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Four fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Four is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1# Taylor keeps the fight on the outside. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Four. Taylor with the counter takedown but Four avoids it easily. Four fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anroid Four. That's going to take a lot out of him. Four shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Four keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Four throws a leg kick #TD2# and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Four fights it but they end up in guard. #SU2# Taylor stands up from Four's guard - Taylor perhaps looking for a knockout. Four throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily. Taylor feints the counter takedown.#T2# Four misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming. Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Four looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Four misses with a straight right. Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Four tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Four takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses. Taylor with the counter takedown but Four avoids it easily. Taylor slips under a jab from Four. Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Four throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Four tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Four. Four scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taylor in his tracks. #T3# Nice defenses there by Taylor. Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Four throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor. Four misses with a kick to the body #TD2# and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Four pushes Taylor off but Taylor dives into side control.
#SU2# Taylor decides to stand back up. Taylor slips under a jab from Four. Taylor with the counter takedown but Four avoids it easily. Four throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely. Four is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Taylor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Taylor moves out of range as Four throws a body kick.
Taylor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4# Four thows a leg kick but Taylor checks it #TD2# and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Four didn't expect that. Four wants to get back to his feet but Taylor passes into half guard.
Four might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR# Four is in trouble now - Taylor has advanced to mount! #SU2# Taylor stands up from mount. Strange move. Four tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Taylor feints the counter takedown. Four tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Four. Four tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away. And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Four pushes his down on his head and steps out. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anroid Four 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. This is the final round! #R3# Four tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Four. Taylor feints the counter takedown. Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Four throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side. Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Four misses with a body punch
#TD2# and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Four won't be happy with that. #SU2# Taylor stands up and we're back to a striking position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Four misses with a wild body shot. Four shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Four takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses. Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Four tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Four will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Taylor feints the counter takedown. Taylor slips under a jab. Four is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Four throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2# and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Four's guard. Four is wriggling around but Taylor manages to pass to half guard.
#T2##REVR# Taylor content to control rather than advance. #SU2# Taylor decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Four. And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Four pushes his down on his head and steps out. Taylor avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Taylor feints the counter takedown. Anroid Four is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Four rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Taylor feints the counter takedown. Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Four throws out the jab. Taylor with the counter takedown but Four avoids it easily.#T3# Four shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anroid Four. That's going to take a lot out of him. Four misses with a straight right. Taylor feints the counter takedown. Some bone on bone action there as Taylor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Taylor feints the counter takedown. Four throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Four won't be happy with that. Four tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Taylor controlling the pace for now. #T4# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2# Taylor is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Bishop Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Taylor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Bishop Taylor! Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight as a draw! Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Bishop Taylor!
Bishop Taylor wins by majority decision! Bishop Taylor 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1# Two wants to clinch and Mcgreggor counters with a stiff right hand. #TD# Mcgreggor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Two wants to control but Mcgreggor postures up.#SUB# Mcgreggor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Two, who protects the arm well. Mcgreggor lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Two down.
Mcgreggor staying calm.#T1# Mcgreggor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Two for as long as he can get away with. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mcgreggor throws an elbow but Two slips to the side and avoids it well. Mcgreggor controls the position. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU# Mcgreggor stands up. Two fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Two has a takedown stuffed. Mcgreggor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Two is defended easily by Mcgreggor. Connor Mcgreggor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anroid Two. The fight stays on the outside here - Two looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mcgreggor appears to be looking for a big counter. Two wants to clinch but Mcgreggor slips to the side and Mcgreggor counters with a left and a right that stings Two. Two closes the distance but Mcgreggor moves to the side and Mcgreggor counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC# Two is rocked!#T3# Two gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Connor Mcgreggor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2017 |
#R1# Good exchange - OReilly coming out on top. Espinosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Espinosa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. OReilly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Espinosa's hands. OReilly lands a lovely overhand right. Espinosa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. OReilly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
OReilly is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Espinosa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Espinosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. OReilly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A punch lands to the side of Espinosa 's head but he takes it in his stride. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Good shot there by OReilly. Espinosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Espinosa throws a combination that misses and OReilly makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Espinosa tries for a takedown but OReilly circles away easily and OReilly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# A punch lands to the side of Espinosa 's head but he takes it in his stride. OReilly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. OReilly lands a nice looking body shot.
Espinosa takes one to the side of the head.
Espinosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
OReilly cracks Espinosa with a right hand to the side of the head. OReilly throws a series of punches but Espinosa moves out of range. Good exchange - OReilly coming out on top. OReilly scores with a shot to the body.
OReilly stalks Espinosa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Espinosa's face. Espinosa staggers backwards, shaken. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Espinosa. OReilly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T2# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Espinosa. Teem OReilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kerwin Espinosa. OReilly lands with a right hand. OReilly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Espinosa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Espinosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Espinosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. OReilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OReilly lands with a right hand. Espinosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3# Espinosa on the wrong end of a nice jab. OReilly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. OReilly lands a jab to the nose. OReilly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Espinosa. OReilly misses with an uppercut. Nice takedown defense from OReilly. No joy for Espinosa on that attempt. OReilly lands with a cross. Teem OReilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. OReilly with a nice cross. OReilly pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Espinosa back to the cage. OReilly follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Espinosa has a takedown stuffed. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Espinosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4# OReilly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Espinosa under the eye. Espinosa dives in for a single leg takedown but OReilly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. OReilly cracks Espinosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. OReilly lands an overhand right. Espinosa walks into a left hand. Espinosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Nice sprawl there from OReilly as Espinosa shoots in. Espinosa looks winded! OReilly thumps Espinosa with a low kick. OReilly lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. OReilly cracks Espinosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Espinosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. OReilly lands with an uppercut that bounces Espinosa off the cage and back into range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teem OReilly dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# OReilly clobbers Espinosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Espinosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. OReilly lands a right hook to the body.
Espinosa is trying desperately to land a takedown but OReilly is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Espinosa. OReilly throws a nice inside leg kick. Espinosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. OReilly lands a jab. Espinosa slips under a jab. Espinosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Teem OReilly is winning the standup battle so far. No luck with that takedown attempt from Espinosa. It looked like OReilly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Espinosa. Kerwin Espinosa 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. OReilly connects with a single shot there.#CL2# Espinosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1# OReilly is looking to break free of the clinch but Espinosa has double underhooks. Espinosa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. OReilly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Espinosa tries for a takedown but OReilly manages to get underhooks.
Teem OReilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kerwin Espinosa. OReilly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. OReilly wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. OReilly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Espinosa has OReilly pressed against the cage, preventing OReilly from circling away and getting back to striking at range. OReilly is trying to break free. Espinosa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but OReilly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
OReilly is trying to push Espinosa away but Espinosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3# Espinosa can't get the takedown.
OReilly prevents the takedown attempt.
Espinosa goes for a takedown in the clinch but OReilly prevents it.
OReilly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. OReilly stops a takedown attempt from Espinosa.
OReilly working hard to break the clinch.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Espinosa prevents OReilly from breaking the clinch.#TD2# Espinosa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Espinosa won't allow OReilly to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Espinosa drops back looking for a leg! OReilly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OReilly manages to kick Espinosa off! Espinosa jumps back into OReilly's guard. Espinosa is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Espinosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Espinosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Espinosa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teem OReilly dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# OReilly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. OReilly lands a jab-cross combination. Espinosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OReilly. A cross from OReilly lands. OReilly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Espinosa at a distance.
OReilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OReilly lands with a nice body punch. Espinosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
OReilly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. OReilly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Espinosa can do to turn this around? Espinosa misses with a takedown attempt and OReilly counters with a stiff right hand. 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! OReilly missing with a left hand there. Espinosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Espinosa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. OReilly looks to land a left hand but Espinosa moved out of range nicely. Espinosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1# No joy there for OReilly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Espinosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Jab, jab by OReilly - just one landing. OReilly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Espinosa in his tracks. OReilly lands with an overhand left.#CL2# Espinosa rushes OReilly and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Espinosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Espinosa has managed to clinch.
OReilly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
OReilly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. OReilly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2# OReilly is defending well against a takedown attempt. Espinosa has OReilly pressed against the cage, preventing OReilly from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Espinosa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OReilly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Teem OReilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kerwin Espinosa. Espinosa has OReilly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. OReilly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Espinosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Espinosa is trying to drag OReilly to the mat but OReilly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Espinosa wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3# Espinosa goes for a takedown in the clinch but OReilly prevents it.
OReilly tries to break the clinch but Espinosa is controlling the position. OReilly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
OReilly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Espinosa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Espinosa wants to take the fight to the mat but OReilly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kerwin Espinosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Espinosa goes for a takedown attempt but OReilly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice body punch from OReilly. Teem OReilly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. OReilly lands a nice hook to Espinosa's body. Espinosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Teem OReilly showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for OReilly, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teem OReilly!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2017 |
#R1# Ama throws a series of punches but Ghost moves out of range. Ama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Ghost changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ama closes the distance but Ghost moves to the side and Ghost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ama thinking. Ghost throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT# It looks like Baby Ama has been cut. Ghost jabs Ama right on the nose. Ama blinks but takes it well. Ghost lands a jab to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Ghost has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Ama misses with a double jab
and Ghost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ama throws a half hearted mid kick. Ghost lands a right hook to the body.
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! Ghost lands a nice shot to the body.
Ama misses with the combination.
Ama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD# Ama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Ghost sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1# Ghost distracts Ama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ghost engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Ghost'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.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Ghost passes Ama's left leg - he's now in half guard. Ghost not doing much here.
Ghost has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Ghost seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ama for as long as he can get away with.#T3# Ghost continues to stall. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Ghost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ama is looking to land body kicks. Ghost is looking to counter the offense by Ama and move into the clinch. Ama misses with a hook
#CL# and Ghost moves into the clinch. Ama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ghost.
Ghost lands a body punch. Ghost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ama or not. A left hand lands to the body for Ghost.
#T4# Ghost lands a body shot. Ghost effectively controlling the action here. Ama wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ghost. A right hook to the body lands for Ghost.
Ama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A shot in the inside from Ghost. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice left hand lands by Ghost.
#ROC# Ama is rocked! Ghost throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ama is still on wobbly legs! Can Ghost finish him? Ama looks winded! Ghost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Ghost lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ama to his knees! Ghost keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hifives Ghost!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1# Kolat takes a body punch but keeps moving. One fails to land with a series of punches.
Kolat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but One moves away. One misses with the combination.
Kolat circles away from the clinch attempt#TD# and Kolat counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. One is looking to escape. Kolat slips a nice elbow through One's hands, connecting with One's forehead. Kolat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but One does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. One is looking to control Kolat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can One avoid being mounted? Kolat is nestled in close to One, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Kolat scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1# Kolat scores with a couple of good hammerfists. One wants to get back to his feet. Kolat working One over with strikes. Kolat controlling the pace. Kolat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks One with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Kolat scoring with strikes to the body and head. Kolat stops One from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Kolat. Kolat scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB# Kolat is working for a kimura but One is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2# Kolat working One over with strikes. Kolat lands strikes from half guard. One is trying to get back to full guard. Kolat is nestled in close to One, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Kolat drops an elbow to the side of One's head. Kolat prevents One from standing back up.
Kolat 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. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kolat trying to pass the guard but One defending well. #T3# One is trying to stand back up but Kolat is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kolat lands a nice short elbow. One is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Kolat is working for a kimura but One is defending it quite comfortably.
Kolat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ground and pound from Kolat. Kolat working the head and body with strikes. #T4# One is refusing to be controlled, as Kolat sits in half guard. One wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# One is defending against the submission attempts here by Kolat.
One is looking to escape. One is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Kolat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. One is trying to stand back up but Kolat is controlling him
One is refusing to be controlled, as Kolat sits in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cary Kolat dominated that round. That's time! Kolat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Kolat circles away from the clinch attempt#TD# and Kolat counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for One! Kolat cracks One with a big right hand but One just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
One is trying to get back to half guard. One is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Kolat creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Kolat is working One over with some ground and pound from side control. Kolat working the ground and pound from side control. One is looking to regain half guard here but Kolat keeps moving and retains side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! One pushes Kolat away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kolat gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1# Kolat landing a few strikes. Kolat lands some shots froms side control. One takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kolat lands an elbow. Kolat in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. A lull in the action here as Kolat stalls from top position. Kolat creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Kolat grinds an elbow into One's temple. #ROC# One is rocked!#SUB# Kolat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. One on the wrong end of some ground and pound. One is still in real trouble! Can Kolat finish him?#T2# Kolat working the head and body with strikes. One seems to have recovered his senses. One taking punishment in the form of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kolat lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Kolat in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. One takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kolat working away.#SUB# Kolat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. One knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. One takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Kolat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that One can do to turn this around?#T3# Kolat scoring with punches and elbows. Kolat is looking to take a break and control but One is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kolat scores with punches from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kolat landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. One wants to control but Kolat postures up. Kolat working the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kolat lands some shots froms side control.#T4# One is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Kolat lands a decent elbow from side control. Kolat is looking to take a break and control but One is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. One is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kolat connects with a decent elbow. Kolat landing a few strikes. Kolat working the head with strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Kolat in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and One looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kolat turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cary Kolat!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1# Four scores with a hook to the body. Spinelli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Four scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2# Four has Spinelli up against the cage in a clinch.
Four pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2# Four lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spinelli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Four trying to control but Spinelli is working from the bottom. #T1# Four might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spinelli haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Four tries to free his leg and advance position but Spinelli is retaining full guard. Four trying to control the position from guard on top but Spinelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. No luck for Four with that takedown attempt. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2# Four has Spinelli up against the cage in a clinch.
Four is trying to break the clinch but Spinelli has him pressed against the cage. Four wants to take the fight to the mat but Spinelli manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2# Four pulls guard. #SUB2# Four looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spinelli passes into side control.
Four is looking to reverse the position.#T3# The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Four is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Spinelli is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Four keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Four wants to hold on but Spinelli pushes him away. Spinelli content just to control the position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Spinelli'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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Four keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Spinelli moves to back control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anroid Four dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# No luck for Four with that takedown attempt. An attempted straight right counter from Spinelli misses the target.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Spinelli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Four gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Four is looking to break free of the clinch but Spinelli has double underhooks. Four working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2# Four escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Four has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##TD2# Spinelli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Anroid Four has got the better of the ground game so far. Four trying to control but Spinelli is working from the bottom. Spinelli controlling the position.#T2# Four trying to control but Spinelli is working from the bottom. Spinelli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Four tries to stand but Spinelli is controlling from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Nice shot by Four. Four misses with a takedown attempt - Spinelli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3##CL2# Four gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Four gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spinelli.
#TD2# Four gets control of Spinelli's arms and successfully pulls guard. Four will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Four has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Spinelli is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Four. Four tries to control but Spinelli manages to take his back.#T4# Spinelli has the hooks in. Four is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Spinelli keeps control of the position easily here as Four tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! You can see the frustration on Four's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anroid Four showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Four is looking to clinch but Spinelli is avoiding it.
Anroid Four is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Four displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. A shot to the liver by Four. Beautiful body shot. Four shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spinelli pinned against the cage. Spinelli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Four closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Spinelli to the mat! Spinelli manages to get full guard. #T1# Spinelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Four is one step ahead there. Spinelli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Four's guard. #REVR# Spinelli content to stall in guard here. #SUB2# Four working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Spinelli has passed into half guard!
#T2# Four is trying to stand back up but Spinelli is controlling him
Four is looking for a sweep. Spinelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Four trying to control from the bottom.
Four wants to get back to full guard. Spinelli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3# Four controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Spinelli not doing much here.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Four moves into the clinch.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Spinelli managing to block the knees to the body from Four.
#BC2# Four breaks from the clinch.
Four tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spinelli swats him away and circles back towards the center. Horrible takedown attempt by Four or perhaps it was just good defense by Spinelli, which made it look bad. Spinelli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Four shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spinelli as he avoids it easily. Murillo Spinelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anroid Four. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Spinelli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Four. Murillo Spinelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Anroid Four is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Four takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2# Four shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Four was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that's the end of the fight! Anroid Four comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Four 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anroid Four!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2017 |
#R1# Ama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ghost counters with a one-two to the body. Ama misses with a double jab.
A combination from Ama does no damage. #TD# Ghost shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ama napping and manages to drive through into side control! Ghost lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Ghost working the head and body with strikes. #ROC# Ama is rocked! Ama is trying to escape the position but Ghost is controlling the position. Ama is still in real trouble! Can Ghost finish him? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ama taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ama being controlled for a moment. Check out the look on Ghost's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ghost just content to control the position. Ama seems to have recovered his senses. Ghost working the body and head with strikes. #T1# Ghost passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ama! Ghost controlling his opponent. Ghost lands a big shot to the head and Ama winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hifives Ghost!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1# Ama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maynard scores with a hook to the body. Ama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Ama wants to clinch and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Ama tries to clinch but Maynard moves out of range. Maynard scores with a shot to the body.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Ama.
Nice uppercut there from Maynard . Baby Ama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ama wants to clinch but Maynard slips to the side#TD# and Maynard counters with a takedown into side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ama takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Maynard working the head and body with strikes. #ROC# Ama is rocked!#SUB# Ama tries to escape back to his feet but Maynard has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Ama's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Ama is tapping! Maynard saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gray Maynard ! A victorious Gray Maynard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1# Cottero connects with a crisp jab. Cottero thuds a left hand into Ama's body. Cottero throws a nice outside leg kick. Ama misses with a head kick.
#CL2# Ama moves into the clinch successfully.
Ama tries to break the clinch but Cottero is controlling the position. Ama swings wildly with an uppercut but Cottero uses good head movement to avoid it. Ama takes a shot to the head. #CUT# It looks like Baby Ama has been cut. Ama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Ama misses with some punches.
Cottero will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ama up against the cage. Ama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cottero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cottero manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short uppercut from Cottero. Ama scores with a shoulder strike. #T1# Good body shot from Cottero.
Cottero is struggling to control the position. Cottero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ama letting Cottero take a breather here. Cottero pushes Ama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Ama wants to get back to striking at distance but Cottero won't allow it.
Cottero working some nice short punches in the clinch. Cottero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Cottero lands a right hand. Ama is trying to push Cottero away but Cottero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A shot in the inside from Cottero. Ama can't break the clinch.
Ama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cottero's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Good body shot from Cottero.
#T2# Cottero avoiding damage.
#BC# Cottero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ama misses with a hook. Ama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Ama misses with a double jab.
Cottero circles away from the clinch attempt and Cottero counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC# Ama is rocked! Cottero and Ama are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Cottero throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Ama into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Cottero knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tommy Cottero! A relieved looking Tommy Cottero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2017 |
#R1# Dior lands a jab-cross combination. Espinosa looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! A jab lands there for Dior. Dior misses with a two punch combination.
Dior works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Jab, jab by Dior - just one landing. Espinosa walks into a straight right hand from Dior. A left and a right from Dior both land. Nice combination. A jab lands there for Dior. This has been an exciting period of action! Dior throws a right and a left that both miss. Dior lunges at Espinosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Espinosa's hand. Dior connects with a right hand. Espinosa shakes it off. Dior lands with a cross. Dior moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Espinosa needs to keep his hands up - Dior had a free shot at his head there. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dior, as that shot connected.
Nice straight punches there by Dior. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dior.#T1# Espinosa shoots and misses and Dior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Espinosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Espinosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dior to score with a decent uppercut. Dior cracks Espinosa with a good jab. Dior scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Dior lands a lovely overhand right. Espinosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dior. Dior keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Espinosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Nice jab there from Dior. Dior fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Espinosa on the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Espinosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2# Dior throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Espinosa. Dior feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Espinosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Espinosa walks into a left hand. Dior is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Espinosa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Espinosa moves forwards but Dior connects with a nice, crisp jab. Dior connects with a good right hand that stumbles Espinosa. Espinosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Dior pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Espinosa back to the cage. Dior follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. A left and a right from Dior both land. Nice combination. Dior pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Espinosa back to the cage. Dior follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Dior scores with a jab to the jaw. Dior fails to land with a series of punches.
Espinosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dior moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Dior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3# Dior scores with the left hand. Espinosa knows he should have avoided that one. Dior connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Decent striking displayed by Dior there. Espinosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Dior throws a nice looking combination but Espinosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Espinosa appears to be looking for a big counter. Dior connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Dior throws a right hand that Espinosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Espinosa also avoids with ease. Dior lunges at Espinosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Espinosa's hand. Dior works the jab nicely. Dior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Espinosa walks into a straight right hand from Dior. 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! Dior cracks Espinosa with a right hand to the side of the head. Espinosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dior connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Espinosa scrambles back to his feet.#T4# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dior. Dior connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Espinosa momentarily.
A right-left combo lands from Dior. Dior throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dior connects with a single shot there. Dior moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Dior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Dior cracks Espinosa with an open hand slap. Donk. Dior catches Espinosa right on the button with a cross. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dior connects with the punch. Nice straight punches there by Dior. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dior. Dior is working the combinations to good effect here. Dior uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Espinosa has time to react. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Dior dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Dior scores with a jab. Espinosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Dior thuds his right hand into Espinosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Dior feints a jab promting Espinosa to slip. Dior then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Espinosa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Espinosa drops his hands momentarily and Dior takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Dior lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Espinosa circles away quickly and effectively. Dior throws a series of punches but Espinosa moves out of range. Dior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Dior slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Dior cracks Espinosa with an open hand slap. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This has been an exciting period of action! Espinosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dior finds it's way round the side to connect with Espinosa's head. Kerwin Espinosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Espinosa takes one to the chin there.#T1# Dior cracks Espinosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Espinosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Dior scores with a nice strike. Dior scores with a nice right hand.
Espinosa needs to keep his hands up - Dior had a free shot at his head there. Dior scores with a jab. Espinosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Nice shot by Dior. Dior cracks Espinosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Espinosa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dior circles away. Dior scores with a nice right hand.
Dior might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Dior moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dior thuds his right hand into Espinosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Dior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2# Dior lands with a nice combination. Espinosa backs away looking to recover. Espinosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Dior connects with a right hand. Espinosa shakes it off. Espinosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dior slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Espinosa walks into a straight right hand from Dior. Dior lands with a right hand. Dior scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Christian Dior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good shot there by Dior. Dior keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dior slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Espinosa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Espinosa takes one on the button. Espinosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3# Dior lands a jab. Dior darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Dior moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Dior scores with a nice head shot. Espinosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Dior lands with a cross. Decent striking displayed by Dior there. Espinosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Dior lands a really nice looking cross but Espinosa seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dior scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4# Dior lands a jab. Dior scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Dior connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Dior's corner calls for a 1-2. Dior obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Nice uppercut there from Dior. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dior!
Espinosa drops his hands momentarily and Dior takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Dior takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dior connects with a crisp jab. Dior throws a one two combo.
Dior throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Dior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Espinosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dior lands the left hand. Espinosa takes one on the button. Espinosa tries for a takedown but Dior sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Dior scores with the left hand. Espinosa knows he should have avoided that one. Dior bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Espinosa's head backwards. Espinosa walks into a jab. Dior fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Espinosa on the side of the head. Dior lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Espinosa walks into a stiff left hand from Dior. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dior works the jab nicely. Espinosa ducks right into an uppercut from Dior. Dior cracks Espinosa with a good jab.#T1# Dior works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Espinosa on the wrong end of a nice hook. Dior fails to land with a series of punches.
Dior scores with a jab. Dior listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Espinosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dior finds it's way round the side to connect with Espinosa's head. Dior connects with a right hand. Espinosa shakes it off. Dior thuds his right hand into Espinosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Dior lands a jab to the nose. Dior lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. The crowd cheers as Dior lands an impressive looking overhand right. Espinosa doesn't seem phased though. Dior has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dior shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Espinosa eats them both and turns towards Dior to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2# A jab from Dior does it's job there. Dior fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Espinosa on the side of the head. A jab from Dior finds it's way through Espinosa's defenses. Dior bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Espinosa's head backwards. Dior uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Espinosa has time to react. Dior lands with a right hand. Dior uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Espinosa walks into a straight right hand from Dior. Dior jabs Espinosa right on the nose. Espinosa blinks but takes it well. Dior misses with a wild combination.
Dior cracks Espinosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3# Espinosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dior. Espinosa tries to move into range but Dior moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Jab from Dior. Dior tries to bum rush Espinosa with a series of wild strikes but Espinosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Christian Dior seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dior cracks Espinosa with a right hand to the side of the head. Dior smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Dior scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Dior lands with a straight right. Espinosa didn't see that one coming. Dior sizes up Espinosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Dior uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Espinosa has time to react. This has been an exciting period of action! Dior connects with a crisp jab. #T4# Dior lunges at Espinosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Espinosa's hand. Dior lands with a cross. Espinosa walks into a jab. Kerwin Espinosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dior scores with a crisp jab that stopped Espinosa in his tracks. Dior works over Espinosa's head and body with a nice combination. Dior darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Dior bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Espinosa's head. Dior connects with a single shot there. Dior uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dior scores with a jab to the jaw. Dior with a jab. Christian Dior is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Dior cracks Espinosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight! Christian Dior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Dior 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 24:30 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 24:30 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Dior!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1# A bone on bone clash there as Ama blocks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Ama.#CL# Ama instigates a clinch. Ama is trying to break the clinch but Bur is controlling him. Ama's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Ama is trying to break the clinch but Bur is controlling him.#BC# Ama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ama tries to clinch up but Bur circles away and keeps his distance. Sloppy strikes from Ama. Those never looked like landing. Bur tries to clinch up#KD# and Ama counters with a crisp one two that drops Bur! Ama thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bur to his feet! Bur is in big trouble! Ama tries to clinch but Bur moves out of range. Ama wants to clinch up but Bur keeps it at a distance. Bur changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Ama misses with a two punch combination.
#T1# Ama is looking to clinch. And Bur tries to counter it with a takedown but Ama pushes his down on his head and steps out. Ama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bur swats him away and circles back towards the center. And Bur tries to counter it with a takedown but Ama pushes his down on his head and steps out. Ama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bur under the eye. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ama. #CL# Ama rushes Bur and presses him up against the cage. Bur keeps control of Ama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Ama manages to break the clinch.
Bur tries to move into range but Ama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Ama tries to clinch but Bur is having none of it. Ama scores with a shot to the body.
#CL# Ama pushes Bur up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Ama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Ama. No joy for Bur on that attempt. Ama lands a jab-cross combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ama falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2# and Bur counters with a single leg into guard. Ama didn't expect that. Ama is wriggling around but Bur manages to pass to half guard.
#T2##REVR# Ama won't allow Bur to pass to mount. #SUB2# Bur is working for a submission of some sort.
Still in half guard, Bur seems content to control. Bur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ama defending well though. #SUB2# Bur is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Bur maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ama could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bur has cracked it and Ama is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wilboogie Bur!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Espinosa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Espinosa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Espinosa wants to control but Okamoto is keeping him busy. Espinosa prevents Okamoto from escaping the position.#SUB# Espinosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Espinosa landing a few strikes. #SUB# Espinosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Okamoto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Espinosa prevents Okamoto from escaping the position. Espinosa wants to control but Okamoto is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB# Espinosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Espinosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Espinosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Espinosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Okamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Espinosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Okamoto is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Espinosa has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2# Okamoto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Okamoto is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Okamoto takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB# Espinosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Espinosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Okamoto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Okamoto is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3# Espinosa tries to score with some ground and pound. Okamoto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Okamoto takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Okamoto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB# Espinosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Okamoto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4# Okamoto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Espinosa cracks Okamoto with a big elbow. Espinosa trying to control the action but Okamoto is working from the bottom. Okamoto is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB# Espinosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Okamoto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Okamoto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Espinosa asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB# Espinosa tries for a kimura but Okamoto is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kerwin Espinosa dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Okamoto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Espinosa's head. Espinosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Okamoto lands a nice hook to Espinosa's body. Espinosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Okamoto scores with a punch to the head. Okamoto throws out a loose jab but Espinosa uses good head movement to avoid it. It looked like Espinosa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Espinosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okamoto can do to turn this around? A slow jab from Okamoto misses its intended target. Okamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Okamoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Espinosa staying out of range there. Espinosa appears to be looking for a big counter. Espinosa shoots in for a double leg but Okamoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A jab from Okamoto misses. Espinosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL# Espinosa closes the distance and clinches. #T1# Okamoto is trying to push Espinosa away but Espinosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Espinosa has Okamoto pressed against the cage, preventing Okamoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Okamoto is trying to break the clinch but Espinosa is controlling him.#BC# Espinosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Okamoto misses. Nice cross by Okamoto. Yuki Okamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Espinosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Espinosa ducks under a wild hook from Okamoto. Okamoto's corner calls for a 1-2. Okamoto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Okamoto digs a good hook to Espinosa's body.
Okamoto misses with a straight left. Okamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yuki Okamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Okamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2# Okamoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Espinosa counters with a straight right hand. Okamoto works the jab nicely. Okamoto misses with an uppercut. Espinosa saw that one coming. The fighters circling - Okamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It looked like Espinosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okamoto. A jab from Okamoto does it's job there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Okamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Espinosa manages to avoid it. Okamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Okamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Espinosa. Espinosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Okamoto throws a right and a left that both miss. Okamoto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD# Espinosa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3# Okamoto has hold of Espinosa's hands but Espinosa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Okamoto tries to kick Espinosa off but Espinosa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB# Espinosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Okamoto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Espinosa is looking to take a break and control but Okamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Espinosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Okamoto is trying to stand.
Espinosa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4##SUB# Espinosa is working for a submission of some sort.
Espinosa 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. Okamoto is looking to escape.#SUB# Espinosa seems to be looking for submissions.
Espinosa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Espinosa stops Okamoto from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Okamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Okamoto swings for the body but Espinosa moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Espinosa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Espinosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okamoto. A quick step to the side and Espinosa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Okamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Espinosa under the eye. Okamoto cracks Espinosa with a good jab. Okamoto throws a hook but Espinosa avoids it easily. A slow jab from Okamoto misses its intended target. It looked like Espinosa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Okamoto lands a nice hook to Espinosa's body. Espinosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL# Espinosa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Okamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Espinosa instigates a clinch. Okamoto being controlled against the cage. Okamoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1# Espinosa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A frustrated look appears on Okamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch. Okamoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Okamoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Espinosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okamoto's efforts to push away. Okamoto is trying to push Espinosa away but Espinosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Okamoto tries to break free but Espinosa pushes him back against the cage. Espinosa keeps control of Okamoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Espinosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okamoto's efforts to push away. Espinosa is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Espinosa tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kerwin Espinosa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Okamoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Okamoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Espinosa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okamoto is defending well. Okamoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD# Espinosa has picked Okamoto up - he's going for a ride! Espinosa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2# Okamoto kicks Espinosa off and gets back to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Okamoto looks to land a combination but Espinosa avoids it well. Espinosa ducks right into an uppercut from Okamoto. Okamoto connects with a nice looking jab.
Okamoto feints a jab promting Espinosa to slip. Okamoto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Espinosa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3# Espinosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Kerwin Espinosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Okamoto connects with a body shot. Espinosa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Espinosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okamoto to score with a decent uppercut. Espinosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okamoto. Espinosa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Espinosa moves away from the strike by Okamoto. Okamoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Okamoto connects with a jab. The fighters circling - Okamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Espinosa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Espinosa darts in looking for a takedown but Okamoto gets double underhooks and turns Espinosa into the cage. #T4# Okamoto lunges at Espinosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Espinosa's hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Okamoto lands a body shot.
Okamoto lands with an overhand left. Okamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Okamoto. Okamoto throws out a loose jab but Espinosa uses good head movement to avoid it. Espinosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Okamoto tries to avoid it but Espinosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Okamoto to the ground. Okamoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A jab from Okamoto does it's job there. Espinosa fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Okamoto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Espinosa's head. Okamoto with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Yuki Okamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Okamoto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yuki Okamoto! A victorious Yuki Okamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
LFC 12
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1# Saiyan stalks Bean and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bean's face. Bean staggers backwards, shaken. Saiyan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bean backs up against the cage.
Saiyan fails to land with a series of punches.
Bean throws a counter combo.#CL2# Saiyan tries to keep at a distance but Bean has taken the fight into the clinch. Our sources have told us that Saiyan has been working on his elbows in the gym. Saiyan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saiyan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bean has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saiyan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC# Saiyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Saiyan thuds his right hand into Bean's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. 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! Saiyan throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily. Saiyan tries a head kick but it misses.
Bean misses with a takedown attempt - Saiyan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Super Saiyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toga Bean.#CL2# Bean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saiyan, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2# Bean has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saiyan uses from the top position. #T1##SUB2# Saiyan wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Bean's closed guard. He's half up but Bean has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Bean pivots and extends the arm, Saiyan falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Bean! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toga Bean!
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Event:
Pulse 53 - Rizal vs Ama
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1# Ama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rizal counters with a lovely shot to the body. Ama tries to land a front kick but Rizal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Rizal tries to clinch but Ama moves out of range. Ama works over Rizal's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2# It looks like Jose Rizal has been cut. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ama. Ama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizal slips a straight right by Ama. Rizal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Rizal digs a good hook to Ama's body.
#CL2# Ama clinches up with Rizal and pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Rizal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ama uses from the top position. #SUB# Rizal is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ama frees his head nicely. Oh but Rizal has switched to an armbar! Ama is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jose Rizal! Jose Rizal retains his featherweight title! Jose Rizal took some time post fight to say the following; 'The example could encourage others who only fear to start'.
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Event:
Pulse 49
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1# Nakamura avoids a kick to the body.
Nakamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Ama throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nakamura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#KD# Ama drops Nakamura with a beautiful combination! Nakamura stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ama is looking for the KO!#ROC# Nakamura is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Daken Nakamura has been cut. Ama lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Nakamura is looking to close the distance but Ama sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Nakamura crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Nakamura is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Baby Ama!
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Event:
Pulse 47
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Ama clinches with his opponent.
Kizibuki tries a body shot but Ama blocks it.
Kizibuki's coach down at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kizibuki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Kizibuki misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2# Kizibuki jumps into guard, dragging Ama to the mat.
Ama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2# Kizibuki is looking for a triangle but Ama pushes his legs off easily.
Ama wants to get up but he can't break Kizibuki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kizibuki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kizibuki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##SUB2# Kizibuki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kizibuki wants to get back to his feet but Ama is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Kizibuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ama is one step ahead there. Ama trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kizibuki's guard.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kizibuki trying to control the position.
Ama wants to get up but he can't break Kizibuki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Kizibuki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ama is controlling him. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Kizibuki throws a leg kick which misses Ama's front leg but catches the back leg as Ama tries to avoid it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Ama lands with a hook. Kizibuki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT# It looks like Kazu Kizibuki has been cut. No joy there for Kizibuki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kizibuki dodges the punch combination from Ama.
#T3# Ama tries to bum rush Kizibuki with a series of wild strikes but Kizibuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault. An inside leg kick lands from Kizibuki. #CL# Kizibuki gets tackled into the ropes by Ama. Ama maintains the clinch. Kizibuki misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Ama breaks the clinch.
Ama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ama takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2# It looks like Baby Ama has been cut. Kizibuki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL# Ama gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Kizibuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Ama rushes Kizibuki and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kizibuki is trying to break the clinch but Ama has him pressed against the ropes. #BC# Ama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Baby Ama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ama lands a two punch combo.
Ama lands a nice hook to Kizibuki's body. Kizibuki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL# Ama instigates a clinch. #BC# Ama manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Ama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##BC# Ama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Kizibuki closes the distance and clinches. Ama lands a hook that snaps the head of Kizibuki backwards. Kizibuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amas head. Ama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kizibuki throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ama. #BC2# Kizibuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kizibuki slips a jab and a cross from Ama.
Kizibuki wants to counter the offense by Ama and move into the clinch position. A cross from Ama lands. Kizibuki misses with a head kick.
Kizibuki looks winded! Kizibuki throws a body shot but no joy. Ama connects with a combination that backs up Kizibuki into the ropes. Ama lands a flurry of punches that gets past Kizibuki's guard. Kizibuki is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Ama bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baby Ama!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1# Hammond tries a head kick but it misses.
Baby Ama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hammond is breathing heavily.#KD2# Ama drops Hammond with a beautiful combination! Hammond stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ama is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Hammond is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Jamie Hammond has been cut. Hammond walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Ama! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baby Ama!
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