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Event:
LH3: Strife vs Starfighter
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Takahashi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Campana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Campana stuffs the takedown attempt from Takahashi . Takahashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Takahashi slips a jab from Campana.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takahashi .
Carlixto Campana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keoji Takahashi .
Campana throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Campana lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Takahashi gets a double leg takedown into Campana's guard.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Campana keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campana has Takahashi pulled in close to control his posture.
Campana wants to sweep here but Takahashi controlling him for the moment.
Takahashi 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Takahashi stopping the sweep attempt from Campana.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Campana 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.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Campana.
Takahashi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Keoji Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi takes one on the button.
Takahashi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Campana's waist but Campana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takahashi off to one side.
Campana works over Takahashi 's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2#
Campana gets caught flat footed, as Takahashi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Takahashi looking to pass the guard.
Campana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takahashi on the ground.
Campana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2##SUB#
Campana is looking for a triangle but Takahashi pushes his legs off easily.
Takahashi passes Campana's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi trying to control from half guard but Campana is working away.
Takahashi stalling.
Takahashi 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Takahashi stalling away here and it's allowed Campana to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Campana being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been informed that Takahashi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Campana can't keep his opponent in guard - Takahashi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Takahashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Campana has managed to free his arm - good work.
Takahashi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Campana trying to control but Takahashi postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi passes to side control. #SUB2#
Takahashi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Campana is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keoji Takahashi !
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Event:
Lighthouse 1: Strife vs Hooper
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Campana shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Campana is nestled in close to Nav, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Campana working the head and body with strikes.
Campana lands with a punch from half guard.
Campana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nav is not content to let Campana control the position.
Campana is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nav is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Campana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Campana seems to be working for a kimura but Nav defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Nav is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Campana pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Campana wants to take a breather but Nav is having none of it.
Campana drops an elbow to the side of Nav's head.
Nav trying to control from the bottom.
Campana lands with a punch from half guard.
Nav tries to get to full guard but Campana has control of the leg.
Campana scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nav moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Campana throws an elbow that misses. Nav uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Campana's guard. Nice move by Nav!#REVB#
Campana is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Campana trying to control the position.
Campana looking for a sweep. Not yet Campana, not yet.
Nav is pushing down on Campana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Campana is fighting to maintain full guard but Nav has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Nav is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Nav is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Campana sees it coming and defends easily.
Campana tries to get to full guard but Nav has control of the leg. #T3#
Campana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Campana.
Campana working a defensive guard but Nav passes into half guard.
Campana looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Campana tries to roll over but Nav keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campana is working hard here to advance position.
Campana wants to control but Nav is keeping busy.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Campana wants to improve his position but Nav is controlling well.
Campana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Campana.
Campana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nav on the ground.#SUB#
Campana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nav defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campana lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlixto Campana dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Nav closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Campana did well to prevent Nav getting side control.
Campana wants to get back to full guard.
Nav tries to pass to full mount but Campana defends it.
Campana is looking to improve his position.
Campana on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Campana tries to get out of the position.
Campana trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nav seems to be looking for submissions.
Campana keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Nav sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Campana wants to get back to full guard.
Campana regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nav won't allow Campana to sweep him here.
Nav engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nav throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nav throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nav tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Campana counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Campana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nav wants to get back to full guard.
Campana trying to control from Nav's half guard. Nav has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Campana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Campana looking to pass the guard.
Campana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Campana trying to control the position from guard on top but Nav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campana lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Campana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nav lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Campana trying to keep a closed guard but Nav is proving a slippery customer.
Campana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nav trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Nav is looking to work some ground and pound but Campana has wrist control.
Nav is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nav wants to control from the top but Campana keeps moving.
Campana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Campana is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campana trying to control the position from guard on top but Nav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campana scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kia Nav will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Campana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Nav feints and as Campana raises his hands in defense, Nav changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Campana tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Campana looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nav passes into half guard.
Campana trying to hold on to Nav's head to control him but Nav postures up.
Campana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carlixto Campana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nav missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Campana is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Nav seems content to control.
Nav stalling away here and it's allowed Campana to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Campana has a closed guard, preventing Nav from standing up.
Campana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nav is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Campana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nav's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Nav fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Campana to the ground. Nav is now in Campana's guard.
Campana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nav slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nav stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campana swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Campana looking for a sweep. Not yet Campana, not yet.
Nav trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Campana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nav throws a big right hand that misses.
Nav pushes down on Campana's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nav content to control rather than advance.
Campana is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nav wants to control but Campana is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Nav is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Nav closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nav lands in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kia Nav comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nav 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kia Nav!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Nav will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Campana as Nav shoots in.#CL#
Nav closes the distance and pushes Campana back into the cage.
Nav misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nav's elbow.
Campana has a couple of punches blocked by Nav.
Nav with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nav blocking some punches.
Campana misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campana swings wildly with an uppercut but Nav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nav changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Campana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kia Nav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nav doesn't manage to clinch there - Campana circles away.
#T1#
Nav throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Campana counters with a single leg into guard. Nav didn't expect that.
Campana preventing the sweep.
Nav controls Campana momentarily but Campana frees himself.
Campana stays in close to Nav's body and controls the position.
Campana looking to pass the guard.
Campana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Campana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Campana stopping the sweep attempt from Nav.
Campana postures up.
Nav keeping moving, preventing Campana from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Nav shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Campana as he avoids it easily.
Campana throws a jab but it's blocked by Nav.
A little feinted left hand from Nav on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nav is looking to clinch.
And Campana tries to counter it with a takedown but Nav pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nav avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Campana misses with a wild body shot.
Campana swats away the attempt to clinch by Nav.
Nav shoots in for a takedown but Campana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nav is looking to clinch but Campana is avoiding it.
Nav shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Nav fails with the takedown.
And Campana tries to counter it with a takedown but Nav pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kia Nav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campana misses the body punch
and Nav counters with a one-two to the body.
Nav moves out of range of the strikes.
Campana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campana throws a body punch but Nav moves out of range.
Campana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nav was well out of range. Poor timing from Campana.
Campana stuffs the takedown.
Nav misses with a low kick. #T4#
Campana throws a shot from downtown. Nav moves away and avoids it.
Campana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nav.
Nav fails with a takedown attempt.
Nav misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nav.
Campana is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nav rather than just go for the knockout.
Nav slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlixto Campana dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Nav or perhaps it was just good defense by Campana, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nav.
Nav shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Campana counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kia Nav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Campana wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nav throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Campana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Nav scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A low kick from Nav is predictable there #TD2#
and Campana counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nav!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campana trying to control the action but Nav is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Campana slows the pace down.
Campana looks up at the clock and then as Nav takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Campana smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Campana wants to control but Nav is keeping him busy.
Nav regains half guard there - taking advantage of Campana's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Campana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nav. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Campana trying to control from half guard but Nav is working away.
Campana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nav's head. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Campana is looking to take a break and control but Nav is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Campana there.
Nav is staying active underneath Campana, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campana throwing shots but Nav is blocking nicely.
Nav wants to control but Campana is keeping busy.
Campana is looking to take a break and control but Nav is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Campana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nav.
Nice sprawl there from Campana as Nav shoots in.
Campana looks to score with a jab to the body but Nav is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nav looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Campana releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Decent striking displayed by Campana there.
Nav throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Campana counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Nav is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carlixto Campana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Campana distracts Nav with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nav might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Campana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nav being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Campana has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campana scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlixto Campana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nav looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nav misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Campana looks to throw the jab but Nav is out of range.
Carlixto Campana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nav shoots for a takedown but Campana saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Campana keeps the fight on the outside.
Campana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Campana.
It looked like Nav was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nav misses with a takedown
and Campana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kia Nav. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Campana misses with an uppercut
and Nav counters with a series of strikes. Campana will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Campana connects with a looping right hand.
Nav misses with a body kick.
Campana dodges the punch combination from Nav.
Nav tries to clinch there but Campana circles away.
Nav tries to close the distance and clinch but Campana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campana manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Campana.
Nav swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Campana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nav's guard.#T2#
Campana controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nav lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nav won't allow Campana to sweep him here.
Campana trying to keep a closed guard but Nav is proving a slippery customer.
Campana seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Campana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Campana keeping moving, preventing Nav from controlling successfully.
Nav is really struggling to control Campana but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nav preventing the sweep. #SU#
Nav stands and steps away. Campana gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Campana takes a swing at Nav's ribcage but misses.
Campana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kia Nav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big left from Campana misses. #CL2#
Campana moves into range and clinches up with Nav.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nav.
Nav tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Campana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Campana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Campana breaks the clinch.
Nav shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Campana but Campana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Campana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Campana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlixto Campana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Campana 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlixto Campana!
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