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Event:
OFK 237 -
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Nagasaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Nagasaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut.
And Collins tries to counter it with a takedown but Nagasaki pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Collins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nagasaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Collins is in Nagasaki's guard.#SUB#
Collins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nagasaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Collins has managed to get both his arms back between Nagasaki's legs - danger averted.
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagasaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nagasaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nagasaki 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins postures up in Nagasaki's guard and throws a big left but Nagasaki blocks it.
Collins is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nagasaki is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Nagasaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nagasaki is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Nagasaki is in close to Collins's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Collins pulls Nagasaki in to control the position.
Collins looking to control.
#T2#
Collins working a defensive guard but Nagasaki manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nagasaki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nagasaki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nagasaki working away.
Nagasaki scoring with punches from side control.
Collins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nagasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Collins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Collins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nagasaki off and has taken his back!
Collins loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Nagasaki hold on?
Collins punches Nagasaki on the ear.
Nagasaki rolls, trying to escape but Collins keeps control of the position.
Collins scores with strikes from the back.
Nagasaki can't escape the position.
Nagasaki turns into Collins and is now in his guard.
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Nagasaki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nagasaki is fighting to break Collins's control of his arms but Collins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Nagasaki throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
Nagasaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Collins is trying to keep Nagasaki in close.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
Collins trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cadence Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Collins closes the distance and clinches.
Collins lands with a light punch inside.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Nagasaki is controlling him.
Collins prevents a body shot from Nagasaki. #BC#
Nagasaki breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Nagasaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Collins!
Collins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is trying to control Nagasaki's posture but Nagasaki avoids it.
Yuro Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Collins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nagasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Collins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nagasaki is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Collins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nagasaki is just riding it out for now. Collins eventually gives up the hold.
Nagasaki is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nagasaki is pressing down on Collins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagasaki is adopting a defensive guard.
Nagasaki 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.
Collins content to stall in guard here.
Collins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nagasaki wants to hit a sweep here but Collins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nagasaki there! #T3#
Nagasaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Collins throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nagasaki is trying desperately to improve position.
Nagasaki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Collins's head.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Collins is looking for a triangle but Nagasaki pushes his legs off easily.
Collins looking to control.
Nagasaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
Collins trying to strike off his back.
Collins looking to control.
Collins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nagasaki stands up over Collins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nagasaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagasaki distracts Collins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Collins working for a triangle but Nagasaki defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki dominated that second round.
That's time! Nagasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Nagasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Collins clinches up against the cage.
Nagasaki is pressed up against the cage. Collins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nagasaki down to the mat. Nagasaki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Collins darts in trying to clinch
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Collins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Nagasaki working for a triangle but Collins defends it easily.
#T1#
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nagasaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Collins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Nagasaki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Collins has picked Nagasaki up and slammed him! Nagasaki can't keep hold of the triangle and Collins manages to pass to side control!
Nagasaki is looking to reverse the position.
Nagasaki is working hard here to advance position.
Collins trying to control the position but Nagasaki is working away. #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.
Nagasaki gets back to half guard.
Nagasaki tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
Collins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nagasaki is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Nagasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nagasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Collins pulls his head out easily.
Collins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nagasaki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Nagasaki tries to get to full guard but Collins has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Collins in particular looking to stall.
Collins working the head and body with strikes.
Nagasaki wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Collins working Nagasaki over with strikes. #SUB2#
Collins is trying for a kimura here. Nagasaki looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Collins wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cadence Collins!
Cadence Collins is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Cadence Collins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Yuro Nagasaki spoke after the fight, saying 'How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye to it so hard. Thank you all. Sayounara. 甘い日本、あなたは私を謙虚にしました.'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 188
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.
Nagasaki clobbers Jimenez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jimenez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nagasaki has time to react.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a really nice looking cross but Jimenez seems unphased.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Jimenez throws a lazy head kick
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimenez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jimenez scores with a nice right hand.
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
A bone on bone clash there as Jimenez blocks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Jimenez coming out on top.
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Nagasaki avoids the head kick by Jimenez.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jimenez throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Jimenez connects with a right hand. Nagasaki shakes it off.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Jimenez.
Nagasaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jimenez throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nagasaki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez cracks Nagasaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nagasaki tries a quick counter leg kick but Jimenez is wise to it.
Jimenez cracks a nice hook into Nagasaki's ribs.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jimenez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nagasaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Jimenez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jimenez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jimenez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jimenez misses with a hook to the body
and Nagasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Nagasaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Nagasaki shoots in and drives through. Jimenez sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Jimenez misses the target.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez needs to keep his hands up - Nagasaki had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by Nagasaki.
Jimenez lands a jab to Nagasaki's midsection.
Jimenez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Jimenez.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.#T3#
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Jimenez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jimenez connects with a jab.
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
Jimenez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jimenez lands a body shot.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Nagasaki. Those never looked like landing.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jimenez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nagasaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Jimenez off the cage and back into range.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Nagasaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target. #TD#
Jimenez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jimenez lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Nagasaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Jimenez drops back looking for a leg! Nagasaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nagasaki manages to kick Jimenez off! Jimenez jumps back into Nagasaki's guard.
Jimenez slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Jimenez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagasaki.
Jimenez scores with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Jimenez throws a hook but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Nagasaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Jimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jimenez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jimenez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.#T1#
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nagasaki swings widly with a right hand
and Jimenez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nagasaki's knee momentarily.
Nagasaki looks to land a left hand but Jimenez moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Nagasaki. Those never looked like landing.
Jimenez moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Jimenez feints and as Nagasaki raises his hands in defense, Jimenez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nagasaki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jimenez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nagasaki wants to get back to full guard but Jimenez has passed into side control.#SUB#
Jimenez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Jimenez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nagasaki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Nagasaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jimenez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Nagasaki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jimenez's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Jimenez! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Nagasaki has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez retains his featherweight title!
Diogo Jimenez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
OFK 229 - Loco vs Nagasaki
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Loco closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Loco lands in his opponent's guard.
Loco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nagasaki looking to control.
#SUB#
Loco has gone for a leg lock! Nagasaki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Loco's guard.#REVB#
Loco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nagasaki content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Loco is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Loco wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Nagasaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Nagasaki, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki controls Loco momentarily but Loco frees himself. #SUB2#
Nagasaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loco looking to sit in guard and control but Nagasaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nagasaki with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Nagasaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nagasaki trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Loco wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment.
Loco is trying to control the position but Nagasaki postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Loco is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Nagasaki looking for a guillotine here but Loco defends easily.
#SUB#
Loco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nagasaki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Loco, into his guard. #REVB##T3#
Nagasaki trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nagasaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Loco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki advances to half guard.
Nagasaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Loco defending well though.
Loco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nagasaki is working away from the top position though.
Loco is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nagasaki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Loco haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Loco wants to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Loco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Loco.#SUB#
Loco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nagasaki trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki postures up and lands a big shot to Loco's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Nagasaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nagasaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Loco staying out of range there.
Loco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nagasaki circles away.
Nagasaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Loco's head.
Loco fails with the takedown
and Nagasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Loco misses with a takedown
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Nagasaki counter with a right hand.
Loco fails with the takedown
and Nagasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mono Loco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Nagasaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Loco's head.#TD2#
Nagasaki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Loco was covering up waiting for the punch and Nagasaki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Loco is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Nagasaki is looking for a triangle but Loco pushes his legs off easily.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Nagasaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Loco looking to sit in guard and control but Nagasaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nagasaki controlling from the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loco managing to control the position.
Loco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Nagasaki advances position into side control!
Loco struggling a bit here.
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Loco is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound.
Nagasaki takes a little break here. Loco wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Loco takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Nagasaki taking a breather here.
Nagasaki trying to control the position but Loco is working away.
Nagasaki working away.
Loco taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco can't do much from the bottom here.
Nagasaki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Nagasaki lands with a cross.
Loco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nagasaki but Nagasaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nagasaki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Loco shoots in for a takedown but Nagasaki shows good takedown defense.
Loco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Nagasaki as Loco shoots in.
No luck for Loco with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Loco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nagasaki swivels and escapes.
Nagasaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagasaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Loco's hands.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the head.
Loco shoots in for a double leg but Nagasaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Loco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nagasaki is fending him off so far but Loco persists. Nope, Nagasaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nagasaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Loco. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nagasaki! But no joy.#T2#
Nagasaki lands a really nice looking cross but Loco seems unphased.
Nagasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Nagasaki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Nagasaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Nagasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loco defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nagasaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loco looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki is still trying to improve position.
Loco trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Loco is fighting to break Nagasaki's control of his arms but Nagasaki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Loco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Loco defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki lands with an overhand left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##TD#
Loco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nagasaki sprawls well initially but Loco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Loco controlling the action here. #SUB#
Loco is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Loco slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Nagasaki looking for a guillotine here but Loco defends easily.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nagasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Loco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Loco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Nagasaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Nagasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Loco is aware though and is defending well.
Loco throws a big right hand that misses.
Loco advances position into side control!
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagasaki keeps working.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Loco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Loco is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Loco is trying to control the action in half guard but Nagasaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Loco prevents Nagasaki from improving his position.
Nagasaki is pressing down on Loco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Nagasaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Loco showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nagasaki trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nagasaki as he jumps to the side.
Donk. Nagasaki catches Loco right on the button with a cross.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mono Loco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Loco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Nice sprawl there from Nagasaki as Loco shoots in.
Loco shoots and misses
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagasaki cracks Loco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loco.
Nagasaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nagasaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Loco tries for a takedown but Nagasaki circles away easily
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagasaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Loco tries for a takedown but Nagasaki circles away easily
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nagasaki scores with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Loco with a poor takedown
and Loco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Loco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nagasaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Nagasaki tests Loco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nagasaki.
Loco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loco dives in for a single leg takedown but Nagasaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nagasaki tries to work over Loco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagasaki blocks the elbow strike.
#T3#
A body shot lands from Nagasaki.
Loco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nagasaki cracks Loco with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Locos head. #BC2#
Nagasaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagasaki is looking to slow Loco down with leg kicks.
Mono Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loco shoots and misses
and Nagasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loco shoots for a takedown but Nagasaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Loco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Nagasaki counter with a right hand. #T4##TD2#
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loco won't allow Nagasaki to pass to mount.
Nagasaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nagasaki is trying to control. Loco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nagasaki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Loco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Loco is not content to let Nagasaki control the position.
Loco trying to control from the bottom.
Mono Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nagasaki connects with a nice short shot to Loco's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuro Nagasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nagasaki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 45:49
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:49
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuro Nagasaki!
Yuro Nagasaki is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Yuro Nagasaki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Oil Check 4:
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Yuro Nagasaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Von Hayek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nagasaki's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nagasaki (0) vs (2) Von Hayek
Von Hayek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Von Hayek 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.
Nagasaki is controlling Von Hayek's trapped leg to prevent Von Hayek from advancing to side control.
Von Hayek is pressing down on Nagasaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nagasaki is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek is looking to take a break and control but Nagasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagasaki is trying is best to control the position here.
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Von Hayek has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Nagasaki wants to control but Von Hayek is keeping busy.
Von Hayek content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Nagasaki is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Hayek from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Von Hayek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Von Hayek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nagasaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Von Hayek is looking to advance position but Nagasaki won't allow it.
Nagasaki trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Von Hayek tries to pass to full mount but Nagasaki defends it. #SUB2#
Von Hayek is working for a kimura but Nagasaki is defending it quite comfortably.
Nagasaki is not content to let Von Hayek control the position.
Von Hayek is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nagasaki (0) vs (5) Von Hayek#T4#
Von Hayek tries to take his opponent's back but Nagasaki turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nagasaki (2) vs (5) Von Hayek#SUB2#
Nagasaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Hayek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nagasaki has managed to get both his arms back between Von Hayek's legs - danger averted.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nagasaki is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Von Hayek wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Hayek is controlling Nagasaki's posture.
Von Hayek keeping full guard, as Nagasaki tries to pass. #SUB#
Nagasaki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Von Hayek looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Von Hayek looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Von Hayek! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nagasaki (2) vs (9) Von Hayek#T6#
Nagasaki wants to control but Von Hayek postures up.
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Nagasaki is being controlled here.
Von Hayek trying to control the action but Nagasaki is working from the bottom. #T7#
The referee asks Von Hayek politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Von Hayek prefers to stall for the moment though.
Von Hayek wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping him busy.
Nagasaki is trying to improve his position.
Von Hayek is looking to take a break and control but Nagasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T8##SUB2#
Von Hayek swings around for an armbar but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Von Hayek's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nagasaki (4) vs (9) Von Hayek
Von Hayek pulls Nagasaki in close to prevent any damage.
Von Hayek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Hayek trying to control the position.
#T9##SUB#
Nagasaki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Von Hayek dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nagasaki (4) vs (11) Von Hayek
Von Hayek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Von Hayek from controlling successfully. #T10#
Nagasaki trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Von Hayek postures up.
Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki can't keep his opponent in guard - Von Hayek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T11#
Von Hayek seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Von Hayek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Von Hayek is looking for a kimura but Nagasaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Von Hayek to get the leverage. #T12#
Von Hayek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagasaki keeps working.
Von Hayek trying to mount his opponent but Nagasaki defends it. #SUB2#
Von Hayek is looking for a kimura but Nagasaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Von Hayek to get the leverage.
Von Hayek working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nagasaki's thigh. Nagasaki counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Nagasaki pulls Von Hayek in close to his closed guard and prevents Von Hayek from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
Von Hayek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Nagasaki keeping full guard, as Von Hayek tries to pass. #T14#
Von Hayek controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Von Hayek wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagasaki pulls Von Hayek in close to his closed guard and prevents Von Hayek from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Hayek wins on points by 11 to 4. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 175
Date: Aug 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Cabrera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nagasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Nagasaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nagasaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cabrera cracks Nagasaki with an open hand slap.
Cabrera takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Cabrera catches Nagasaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Nagasaki has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagasaki.
A short right from Cabrera.
Cabrera can't find room to land a body shot as Nagasaki controls the action.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki digs a right hand into Cabrera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cabrera's gas tank. #BC2#
Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Nagasaki is out of range.
Nagasaki connects with a single shot there.
Nagasaki walks into a stiff left hand from Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Cabrera is predictable there #CL#
and Nagasaki counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Nagasaki lands a nice uppercut.
Cabrera misses with the head strike.
Cabrera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nagasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Cabrera gets through Nagasaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Cabrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Nagasaki is out of range.
Nagasaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cabrera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cabrera tries to move into range but Nagasaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera with a hook.
Cabrera misses with a left hand
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Cabrera.
Nagasaki tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Cabrera slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nagasaki connects with a single shot there.
Nagasaki works Cabrera's body with a nice hook.
Nagasaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cabrera in his tracks.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Nagasaki slips the punch.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Cabrera looks to land a combination but Nagasaki avoids it well.
Nagasaki cracks Cabrera with an open hand slap.
Nagasaki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cabrera misses with a hook.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cabrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nagasaki counter with a right hand.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrera throws a front kick aimed at Nagasaki's knee but Nagasaki avoids it well. #T3#
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cabrera.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
Cabrera misses with a hook
#CL#
and Nagasaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nagasaki.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Nagasaki.
Cabrera gets through Nagasaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Nagasaki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Cabrera lunges at Nagasaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nagasaki's hand.
Nagasaki scores with a hook.
Nagasaki lands a really nice looking cross but Cabrera seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera with a nice calf kick.
Cabrera throws a nice looking combination but Nagasaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Cabrera swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Cabrera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cabrera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Nagasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagasaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nagasaki lands a really nice looking cross but Cabrera seems unphased.
Cabrera misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
Nagasaki scores with a nice head shot.
Cabrera throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Nagasaki misses.
It seemed like Cabrera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagasaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cabrera just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagasaki.
Cabrera throws a jab when Nagasaki was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heller Cabrera will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick but Cabrera moved away.
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Nagasaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice cross by Cabrera.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabrera cracks Nagasaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nagasaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera misses with a left hand
and Nagasaki counters with a thumping low kick.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabrera scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick from Cabrera misses. #T1#
Cabrera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cabrera throws a big shot that misses.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cabrera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
and Nagasaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cabrera thinking.
Nagasaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Nagasaki counters by moving into the clinch.
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabrera's elbow.
Nagasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Nagasaki as the two fighters clinch.
Cabrera wants to break free but Nagasaki has control.
Nagasaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards. #BC2#
Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Nagasaki walks into a jab.#T2#
Cabrera blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Cabrera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cabrera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nagasaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cabrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabrera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
Cabrera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nagasaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nagasaki tries to counter by clinching up but Cabrera breaks away and moves out of range.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Heller Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Nagasaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A good leg kick by Cabrera.
Heller Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cabrera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cabrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Nagasaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nagasaki with a jab.
Cabrera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Nagasaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cabrera motions for Nagasaki to come forward. Cabrera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
Nagasaki clobbers Cabrera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nagasaki cracks Cabrera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cabrera can pounce on him.
Cabrera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick nicely.
Cabrera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nagasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
Nagasaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Cabrera.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a jab when Nagasaki was well out of range.
Nagasaki attempts a counter takedown but Cabrera avoids it well and moves away.
Cabrera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cabrera scores with a nice strike.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Heller Cabrera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nagasaki tries to move into range but Cabrera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nagasaki lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
A counter left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses its target.
A left lands for Cabrera.
Nagasaki 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.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Cabrera tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagasaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cabrera at a distance.
Heller Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Nagasaki checks it.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nagasaki counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Heller Cabrera has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nagasaki connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Cabrera stalks Nagasaki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nagasaki's face. Nagasaki staggers backwards, shaken.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagasaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cabrera.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it.
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Yuro Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Cabrera.
It looked like Nagasaki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cabrera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nagasaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cabrera misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Nagasaki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Nagasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Nagasaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Nagasaki as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
#T2#
Cabrera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nagasaki lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrera.#BC2#
Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabrera with a nice calf kick.
Nagasaki moves away from the strike by Cabrera.
Cabrera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki tries to clinch but Cabrera is having none of it.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Cabrera avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Cabrera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#Cabrera is rocked!
Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nagasaki.
Cabrera is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagasaki finish him?#T3#
Cabrera thuds his right hand into Nagasaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cabrera seems to have recovered his senses.
Nagasaki throws a monster overhand right that drops Cabrera! Nagasaki follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuro Nagasaki!
A very excited looking Yuro Nagasaki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Oil Check 1
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Yuro Nagasaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Iain Tower!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nagasaki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nagasaki (4) vs (0) Tower
Tower wants to control but Nagasaki postures up.
Tower gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tower is looking to control Nagasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tower avoid being mounted?
Tower desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nagasaki is thwarting Tower's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Tower is defending well.
Tower keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Nagasaki wants to control but Tower is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nagasaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tower sees it coming and defends easily.
Tower won't allow Nagasaki to pass to mount.
Nagasaki is thwarting Tower's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Tower controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tower manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nagasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tower is keeping the position for now.
Tower managing to control the position.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving. #T3#
Tower is pulling down on Nagasaki's head to control his posture.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Tower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tower is adopting a defensive guard.
Tower keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully. #T4#
Tower pulls Nagasaki in close to prevent any damage.
Tower's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Nagasaki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tower is pulling down on Nagasaki's head to control his posture.
Tower keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Tower has Nagasaki pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
More stalling from Tower.
Tower working a defensive guard here.
Nagasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Tower is retaining full guard.
Tower pulls Nagasaki in close to prevent any damage.
Nagasaki trying to control but Tower is working from the bottom. #T7#
Tower has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nagasaki postures up.
Tower trying to control the position here.
Tower is continuing to stall.#T8#
Nagasaki postures up.
Tower controlling the position.
Nagasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tower is keeping the position for now.
Tower pulls Nagasaki in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Tower with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T10#
Tower trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving. #T11#
Tower is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tower is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The adventures of Tower the control monster continue. Boring.
Nagasaki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tower trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Tower is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nagasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tower swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Tower has his hands on Nagasaki's head, controlling the position.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving.
Tower managing to control the position. #T14#
Tower is trying to control the position but Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tower seems keen to control Nagasaki's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nagasaki takes the fight on points by 4 to 0.
A relieved looking Yuro Nagasaki 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:
C116: Nagasaki vs. Dixon 3
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Dixon. That snapped Nagasaki's head back.
#TD2#
Dixon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nagasaki napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Nagasaki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dixon's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Dixon! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Nagasaki has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darren Dixon!
Darren Dixon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CFC 498: Nagasaki v Saggy D
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Nagasaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dinglestomper tries to avoid it but Nagasaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dinglestomper to the ground. Dinglestomper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Dinglestomper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dinglestomper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinglestomper.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinglestomper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Dinglestomper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Nagasaki.
Dinglestomper misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Dinglestomper misses. #TD#
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dinglestomper napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinglestomper avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nagasaki.
Dinglestomper stops Nagasaki from passing to mount.
Dinglestomper is trying to get back to his feet.
Nagasaki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dinglestomper is not content to let Nagasaki control the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Dinglestomper is right now. #T1#
Nagasaki trying to control the position but Dinglestomper is working away.
Nagasaki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dinglestomper prevents Nagasaki from moving into mount.
Nagasaki throws an elbow but Dinglestomper slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dinglestomper stops Nagasaki from passing to mount.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nagasaki trying to control the position but Dinglestomper is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Nagasaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dinglestomper knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Nagasaki has hold of Dinglestomper's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Dinglestomper tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Nagasaki cranks the arm and Dinglestomper screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Dinglestomper, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Yuro Nagasaki!
Yuro Nagasaki retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Yuro Nagasaki 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:
C106: Nagasaki vs. Dreth
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Dreth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dreth is working for takedown but Nagasaki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Dreth blocks an elbow strike.
Nagasaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nagasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Dreth controls the action.
Dreth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dreth is trying to force a seperation but Nagasaki has the dominant position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dreth has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dreth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right handed body shot lands from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dreth backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki tries a body shot but Dreth blocks it.
Dreth tries a body shot but Nagasaki blocks it.
Dreth lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dreth turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nagasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nagasaki wants to control but Dreth is keeping busy.
#T1#
Dreth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dreth prevents Nagasaki from improving his position.
Dreth working over Nagasaki with some ground and pound. Nagasaki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth prevents Nagasaki from improving his position.
Dreth tries to pass to full mount but Nagasaki defends it. #SUB#
Nagasaki actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nagasaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dreth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Nagasaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nagasaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dreth passes into half guard.
Nagasaki tries to roll over but Dreth keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nagasaki is trying to control but can't.
Dreth wants to pass to mount but Nagasaki is defending the position.
Nagasaki tries to roll over but Dreth keeps him under control.
Dreth is thwarting Nagasaki's attempts to control the position.
Nagasaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dreth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dreth's back!
Nagasaki throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T4#
Nagasaki lands a shot to the head.
Dreth tries to roll but Nagasaki sticks to his back.
Dreth is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Dreth defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Dreth won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here. #SUB#
Nagasaki looking for a guillotine here but Dreth defends easily.
#SUB#
Nagasaki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dreth uses it to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valen Dreth will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dreth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body kick there by Dreth.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Dreth connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dreth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Dreth moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
Nagasaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth scores with a punch to the head.
Nagasaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreth misses with a few strikes there.
Dreth moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Dreth moves into the clinch.
Dreth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Nagasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Dreth.
Nagasaki lands with a left to the head.
Nagasaki works on Dreth's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Dreth tries to score a body lock takedown but Nagasaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Nagasaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Nagasaki.
Dreth is trying to drag Nagasaki to the mat but Nagasaki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dreth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Dreth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dreth is looking for a takedown.
Yuro Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
Dreth blocks an elbow strike from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Dreth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Dreth.
#T2#
A short left from Dreth.
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!
A short right from Dreth.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki lands an uppercut.
Dreth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dreth fails to land.
Nagasaki blocking some punches.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Dreth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dreth has time to react.
Dreth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagasaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Nagasaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dreth doesn't seem phased though.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick which misses Dreth's front leg but catches the back leg as Dreth tries to avoid it.
Nagasaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nagasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Dreth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dreth throws a nice looking combination but Nagasaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nagasaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yuro Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Dreth misses with a body kick.
Nagasaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dreth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dreth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Dreth rushes Nagasaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dreth blocks an uppercut.
Dreth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dreth blocks an uppercut.
Dreth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nagasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Dreth controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth lands a right hand. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dreth.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dreth.
Dreth misses with some punches.
Dreth lands an uppercut.
Nagasaki lands a shot to the body.
Nagasaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
Dreth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nagasaki lands a shot to the body.
Nagasaki blocking some punches.
Dreth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dreth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nagasaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dreth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Dreth controls his hands.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Dreth misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagasaki.
Dreth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valen Dreth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Dreth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Dreth throws a counter combo.
Dreth misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yuro Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Dreth blocks the body kick.
Dreth scores with the left hand. Nagasaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dreth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Nagasaki gets tackled into the cage by Dreth. Dreth maintains the clinch.
Nagasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dreth backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
Nagasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Dreth.
#T1#
Nagasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dreth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagasaki prevents a body shot from Dreth.
Nagasaki throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Dreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Nagasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagasaki swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Dreth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nagasaki lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Nagasaki misses.
Dreth feints the counter takedown.
Dreth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dreth connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Dreth takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Dreth manages to break the clinch.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
#T2#
Nagasaki shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Dreth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Dreth throws a body kick.
Dreth moves in looking to clinch but Nagasaki pushes him off.
Nagasaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dreth finds it's way round the side to connect with Nagasaki's head.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Dreth moves out of range.
Nagasaki throws a low kick, looking for Dreth's leg but Dreth calmly moves out of range.
Dreth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreth moves away.
Dreth cracks Nagasaki with an open hand slap.
Nice cross by Nagasaki.#CL2#
Nagasaki gets tackled into the cage by Dreth. Dreth maintains the clinch.
Nagasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Valen Dreth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nagasaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Nagasaki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dreth throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Nagasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Dreth.
Dreth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dreth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dreth scores with a shot to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dreth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dreth misses with some punches.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nagasaki tries a body shot but Dreth blocks it.
Nagasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Dreth controls the action.
Dreth takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Dreth has hold of one of Nagasaki's legs. Nagasaki is fighting the takedown attempt but Dreth gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dreth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Nagasaki has his foot on Dreth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dreth works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nagasaki holds on and takes a little breather.
Nagasaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dreth manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nagasaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Dreth wants to sweep but no luck.
Nagasaki works over Dreth with some ground and pound from guard.
Nagasaki lands a couple of digs.
Nagasaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagasaki cracks Dreth with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yuro Nagasaki.
I think Dreth 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
CFC 489: IsMore v Wallace
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Jimenez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A lazy left from Nagasaki finds it's target.
Nagasaki misses with a head kick.
Jimenez throws a good cross that connects.
Jimenez moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki swings widly with a right hand
and Jimenez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jimenez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Nagasaki looks to throw the jab but Jimenez is out of range.
Jimenez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez looks to land a combination but Nagasaki avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Jimenez misses.
Nagasaki tries to bum rush Jimenez with a series of wild strikes but Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nagasaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Nagasaki lands a really nice looking cross but Jimenez seems unphased.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Nagasaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jimenez sprawls and moves away.
Nagasaki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jimenez lands a slapping body shot.
Nagasaki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Nagasaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nagasaki looks to throw the jab but Jimenez is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Nagasaki.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez looks for the body kick but Nagasaki saw that one coming.
Nagasaki tests Jimenez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jimenez checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
Jimenez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagasaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jimenez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nagasaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Nagasaki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez trying to control from the bottom.
Nagasaki lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Nice strikes from Nagasaki there.
Nagasaki is keen to just control but Jimenez is a slippery customer.
Jimenez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nagasaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nagasaki's back!
Nagasaki prevents Jimenez from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Nagasaki is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Nagasaki rolls, trying to escape but Jimenez keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Nagasaki preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jimenez.
Jimenez struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T3#
I really don't envy Nagasaki right now.
#SUB2#
Nagasaki defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jimenez's arms.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jimenez is trying to stick to Nagasaki's back but Nagasaki is turning into Jimenez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jimenez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Nagasaki cracks Jimenez with a solid left hand.
Nagasaki cracks Jimenez with a solid left hand.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jimenez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nagasaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nagasaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki pushes down on Jimenez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nagasaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yuro Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nagasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nagasaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jimenez.
Jimenez clobbers Nagasaki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nagasaki blocks a jab.
A nice combination there by Jimenez.
Jimenez moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Nagasaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jimenez under the eye.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki keeps Jimenez at a distance using the push kick.
Jimenez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Jimenez 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.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick by Nagasaki misses
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Nagasaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jimenez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nagasaki somewhat.
Jimenez slips under a jab from Nagasaki.#T1#
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasaki dodges the punch combination from Jimenez.
#TD#
Nagasaki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Nagasaki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound.
Nagasaki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nagasaki scoring with punches from side control.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Jimenez trying his best to control but Nagasaki has mounted him.
Jimenez is in a horrible position here. Nagasaki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimenez wants to hold on but Nagasaki pushes him away.
Jimenez taking shots to the head.
Jimenez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jimenez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nagasaki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nagasaki with shots to the head and body - Jimenez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nagasaki tries to control but Jimenez wriggling away.
Nagasaki landing shots from mount. #ROC#Jimenez is rocked!
Nagasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jimenez can do to turn this around?#T3#
Nagasaki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jimenez is still in real trouble! Can Nagasaki finish him?
Jimenez can't escape the position.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound effectively.
Nagasaki controlling the pace for now.
Nagasaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jimenez is looking to escape.
Jimenez seems to have recovered his senses.
Nagasaki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nagasaki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nagasaki raining down hammerfists from mount.
The referee warns Jimenez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T4#
Nagasaki postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Jimenez bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Nagasaki and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuro Nagasaki!
Yuro Nagasaki retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Yuro Nagasaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Combate 100: Los Angeles
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Nagasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.
Nagasaki throws a low kick, looking for Dixon's leg but Dixon calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dixon blocks a low kick nicely.
Yuro Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Dixon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki works the jab nicely.
Nagasaki dips to his left and cracks Dixon with an uppercut!
Nagasaki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Dixon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Dixon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nagasaki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Dixon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nagasaki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagasaki keeps working. #T1#
Nagasaki is looking to regain half guard here but Dixon keeps moving and retains side control.
Nagasaki is working hard here to advance position.
Dixon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki working to try and regain half guard.
Dixon tries to control but Nagasaki wriggling away.
Nagasaki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki wants to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
Nagasaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dixon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nagasaki regains half guard.
Dixon is trying to control. Nagasaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nagasaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nagasaki.
Dixon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Nagasaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Dixon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nagasaki's guard.
Nagasaki is looking to control Dixon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nagasaki avoid being mounted?
Nagasaki works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nagasaki is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Nagasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Dixon has his foot on Nagasaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nagasaki works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Dixon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nagasaki defends it easily.
Dixon has Nagasaki pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Nagasaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Nagasaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nagasaki lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nagasaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yuro Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nagasaki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Dixon.
Dixon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nagasaki defends it nicely.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut.
Nagasaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Nagasaki.
And Dixon tries to counter it with a takedown but Nagasaki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Dixon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nagasaki!
Nagasaki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Dixon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nagasaki is looking to get to half guard.
Dixon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nagasaki is looking to escape.
Nagasaki tries to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
Nagasaki tries to reverse the position but Dixon maintains control.
Dixon moves to take his opponent's back.
Nagasaki staying busy and making it hard for Dixon to control. #T2#
Nagasaki turns into Dixon and is now in his guard.
Nagasaki cracks Dixon with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Dixon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nagasaki defends it easily.
Dixon has his hands on Nagasaki's head, controlling the position.
Nagasaki is in close to Dixon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Our spies down at at King's Cross MMA inform us that Dixon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dixon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagasaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Dixon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nagasaki is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dixon has his foot on Nagasaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nagasaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Nagasaki working some strikes from top position.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Nagasaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dixon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nagasaki has managed to get both his arms back between Dixon's legs - danger averted.
Nagasaki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dixon's guard.
Nice strikes from Nagasaki there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nagasaki connects with a nice short shot to Dixon's temple.
Nagasaki is nestled in close to Dixon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nagasaki slips a nice elbow through Dixon's hands, connecting with Dixon's forehead.
Nagasaki trying to control from Dixon's half guard. Dixon has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Dixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dixon, not yet. #SUB#
Nagasaki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Dixon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nagasaki has passed into half guard!
Dixon tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
Dixon trying to hold on to Nagasaki's head to control him but Nagasaki postures up.
Dixon has hold of Nagasaki's hands but Nagasaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nagasaki wants to control but Dixon is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nagasaki lands a jab-cross combination.
Dixon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nagasaki in his tracks.
Nagasaki throws a lazy right hand but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dixon but Dixon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dixon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dixon goes for a double leg but Nagasaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nagasaki continues to drive forward.
Dixon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Nagasaki.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Dixon.
Dixon connects with a body shot.
Dixon connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Dixon goes for a double leg but Nagasaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nagasaki continues to drive forward.
Yuro Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Dixon scores with a nice head shot.#TD2#
Dixon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon preventing the sweep.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nagasaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dixon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nagasaki controlling the position.
Darren Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nagasaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagasaki is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Nagasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dixon defends it easily.
Darren Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dixon slips nicely into half guard.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dixon in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Nagasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagasaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dixon is working away from the top position though.
Nagasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nagasaki trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dixon slips a jab from Nagasaki.#TD2#
Dixon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nagasaki is trying to defend but Dixon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Nagasaki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dixon has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Yuro Nagasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dixon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dixon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dixon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nagasaki tries to hold on but Dixon postures up.
Nagasaki is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nagasaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
C98: Nagasaki vs. Kenobi 4
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Kenobi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenobi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
Kenobi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenobi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kenobi but Kenobi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kenobi walks into a straight right hand from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenobi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Kenobi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenobi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi throws a right hand that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a series of strikes. Kenobi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kenobi with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Kenobi moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nagasaki scores with a push kick.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.#T1#
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki darts in looking for a takedown but Kenobi gets double underhooks and turns Nagasaki into the cage.
Nagasaki lands a shot to the body.
Kenobi can't find room to land a body shot as Nagasaki controls the action.
I was talking to Nagasaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Kenobi breaks the clinch.
Jab from Kenobi.
Nagasaki scores with a nice head shot.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenobi checks a leg kick.
Kenobi looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Kenobi cracks Nagasaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Kenobi.
A little feinted left hand from Nagasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kenobi tried to score with a low kick but Nagasaki checks it.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Nagasaki.
Kenobi throws a right hand that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Kenobi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenobi swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
#T2#
Kenobi tries to land a front kick but Nagasaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Nagasaki checks it.
Kenobi scores with the left hand. Nagasaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Kenobi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Kenobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenobi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kenobi throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Kenobi strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenobi misses the target.
Kenobi misses with a looping left.
Kenobi swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Kenobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kenobi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Kenobi ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kenobi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nagasaki under the eye.
Nagasaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kenobi.
Kenobi takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kenobi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenobi.
Kenobi misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenobi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenobi connects with a nice looking jab.
Kenobi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kenobi swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Kenobi lands a jab.
Kenobi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenobi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Kenobi with a hook.
Kenobi misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Kenobi looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
Nagasaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kenobi but Kenobi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuro Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Nagasaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kenobi. Kenobi obviously looking to wear him down.
Obi Wan Kenobi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenobi staying out of range there.
Nagasaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kenobi scores with a decent looking hook.
Kenobi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
Kenobi punishes Nagasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kenobi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenobi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagasaki connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Kenobi.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
A nice side step and Kenobi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
Kenobi scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by Kenobi. Beautiful body shot.
Kenobi misses with a straight right.
Kenobi tries to land a front kick but Nagasaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Kenobi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
Kenobi ducks right into an uppercut from Nagasaki.
Kenobi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenobi misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki 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.
A nice leg kick from Nagasaki, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T1#
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenobi manages to avoid it.
Kenobi swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Kenobi's head but Kenobi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagasaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kenobi finds it's way round the side to connect with Nagasaki's head.
Nagasaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kenobi on the side of the head.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Nagasaki checks it.
Kenobi throws out a loose jab but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi takes one on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nagasaki.
Kenobi misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
Kenobi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Nagasaki tenderised Kenobi's leg. Kenobi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nagasaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kenobi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenobi checks a leg kick.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagasaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kenobi throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Kenobi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Kenobi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenobi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Kenobi moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Kenobi.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenobi.
Kenobi thows a leg kick but Nagasaki checks it #TD#
and Nagasaki counters with a single leg into guard. Kenobi didn't expect that.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Kenobi is keeping the position.#ES2#
Kenobi pushes Nagasaki off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kenobi misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Kenobi throws out a loose jab but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
Kenobi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nagasaki is out of range and Kenobi settles back down.
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenobi.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenobi misses the target.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenobi throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Kenobi throws a series of punches but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Kenobi is looking to chop away at Nagasaki's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Nagasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki looks to throw the jab but Kenobi is out of range.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Kenobi moves out of range.
Kenobi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagasaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
Kenobi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nagasaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki thuds his right hand into Kenobi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nagasaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Kenobi counters with a body kick that stops Nagasaki in his tracks momentarily.
Nagasaki throws a jab when Kenobi was well out of range.
Nagasaki scores with a nice right hand.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenobi with a nice cross.
Kenobi looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Kenobi moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nagasaki blocks a jab.
Nagasaki appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kenobi 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.
Nice shot by Kenobi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Nagasaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Kenobi sprawls well. He's pushed Nagasaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kenobi swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Kenobi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Kenobi's head but Kenobi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenobi scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenobi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kenobi lands a body shot.
Kenobi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
Kenobi with a jab.
Nagasaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenobi defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
A big right from Kenobi misses. #T1#
Kenobi misses the shot to the body.
Kenobi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Kenobi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nagasaki looks to throw the jab but Kenobi is out of range.
Kenobi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kenobi checks it well.
A jab from Nagasaki finds it's way through Kenobi's defenses.
Nagasaki throws an off balance right hand
and Kenobi counters with a straight right hand.
Kenobi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.
Kenobi with a hook.
Kenobi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kenobi slips a straight right by Nagasaki.
Kenobi throws out a loose jab but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Kenobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Jab by Nagasaki.
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Kenobi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagasaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Nagasaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kenobi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kenobi.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagasaki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenobi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenobi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nagasaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kenobi cracks Nagasaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Good leg kick by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a push kick but Kenobi slaps the foot to one side.
Nagasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki walks into a jab.
Nagasaki checks the leg kick.#T3#
A jab from Nagasaki does it's job there.
Kenobi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Kenobi.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a body kick.
A big left from Kenobi misses.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Kenobi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nagasakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kenobi blocks a jab.
Kenobi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kenobi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nagasaki under the eye.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Kenobi. No joy for Nagasaki on that attempt. #TD#
Nagasaki scores with a takedown into Kenobi's guard.
Kenobi pulls Nagasaki in to control the position.
Kenobi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenobi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##ES2#
Kenobi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kenobi thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Kenobi.
Nagasaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kenobi in his tracks.
Kenobi clobbers Nagasaki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kenobi takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagasaki.
Kenobi feints and then cracks Nagasaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nagasaki down.
Nagasaki connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki scores with a nice right hand.
Kenobi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi really dominated that round.
That's time! Nagasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##TD#
Kenobi gets caught napping as Nagasaki dives in and scores a takedown. Kenobi manages to retain guard.
Kenobi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nagasaki has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kenobi being controlled against the cage.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kenobi throws an elbow but misses.
Nagasaki lands with a right to the head.
Nagasaki lands a shot to the body.
Nagasaki blocks the elbow strike.
Kenobi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nagasaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Kenobi breaks from the clinch.
Nagasaki misses with a takedown attempt - Kenobi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Kenobi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Kenobi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Nagasaki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kenobi counter with a right hand.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi connects with a single shot there.
Nagasaki scores with a nice strike.
Nagasaki throws a front kick that sends Kenobi stumbling back into the cage.
A lazy left from Kenobi finds it's target.
Kenobi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenobi throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenobi.
Kenobi connects with a body shot.
Kenobi tries to work over Nagasaki's front leg with a kick but Nagasaki checks it.
Nice uppercut there from Kenobi.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Kenobi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenobi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenobi works Nagasaki's body with a nice hook.#T2#
A jab from Kenobi misses.
Nagasaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
Kenobi slips under a jab.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
A shot to the body from Kenobi misses
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
Kenobi throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenobi misses with a hook
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagasaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kenobi throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it.
Kenobi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagasaki half committed to a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Kenobi throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Nagasaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenobi doesn't seem phased though.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenobi.
Nagasaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nagasaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kenobis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenobi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Kenobi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kenobi jabs at Nagasaki's body.
Kenobi thumps Nagasaki with a low kick.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Kenobi slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
It seemed like Kenobi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Kenobi misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
Nagasaki thows a leg kick but Kenobi checks it
and Kenobi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kenobi throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kenobi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
Some wild striking there from Kenobi.
#T4#
Nagasaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nagasaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses.
Kenobi throws a body kick that misses.
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenobi blocks the body kick.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki moves away from the strike by Kenobi.
Nagasaki throwing a counter right hand but Kenobi manages to avoid it.
Kenobi misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Kenobi misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Kenobi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasaki cracks Kenobi with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Kenobi blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Nagasaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Yuro Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.#R5#
Nagasaki scores with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Kenobi avoids it easily.
Kenobi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kenobi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yuro Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Kenobi.
Kenobi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nagasaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nagasaki moves forwards but Kenobi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Kenobi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kenobi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kenobi misses with an uppercut. Nagasaki saw that one coming.
Nagasaki cracks Kenobi with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenobi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki misses with a left hand
and Kenobi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Nagasaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a lazy right hand but Kenobi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenobi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagasaki lands a nice hook to Kenobi's body. Kenobi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kenobi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
Kenobi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki throws a jab when Kenobi was well out of range.
A low kick lands for Kenobi.
Kenobi misses with a body kick.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kenobi throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Nagasaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Kenobi sprawls well. He's pushed Nagasaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kenobi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.#T2#
Kenobi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenobi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kenobi scores with a jab to the head.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki walks into a stiff left hand from Kenobi.#TD#
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kenobi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kenobi tries to escape but Nagasaki is in control.
Kenobi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nagasaki.
Kenobi controls the position for a moment.
Kenobi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nagasaki asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Nagasaki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nagasaki wants to control but Kenobi is keeping him busy.
Kenobi is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Kenobi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kenobi down.
You can see the frustration on Kenobi's face as Nagasaki controls the position.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki tries to score with some ground and pound. Kenobi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kenobi tries to improve position but can't.
Kenobi struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Nagasaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kenobi has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet but Nagasaki drags him back down.
Kenobi can't do much from the bottom here.
Yuro Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenobi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nagasaki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kenobi down.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet.
Kenobi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nagasaki. #SUB#
Nagasaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kenobi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yuro Nagasaki.
I think Kenobi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Wan Kenobi!
Obi Wan Kenobi is the new featherweight champion!
Obi Wan Kenobi made sure to mention his sponsor, Carnage Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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C96: Nagasaki vs. Kenobi 3
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Kenobi misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kenobi thinking.
Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That kick from Nagasaki tenderised Kenobi's leg. Kenobi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Kenobi moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenobi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kenobi cracks Nagasaki with an open hand slap.
Kenobi throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nagasaki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Kenobi misses.
Jab, jab by Kenobi - just one landing.
Kenobi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nagasaki checks it well.
Nagasaki attempts a counter takedown but Kenobi avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Kenobi.
Kenobi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kenobi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kenobi misses with a body kick.
Nagasaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Kenobi throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Nagasaki is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Kenobi blocks the leg kick.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Kenobi.
A punch lands to the side of Nagasaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kenobi throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenobi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Nagasaki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki walks into a straight right hand from Kenobi.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
Nagasaki scores with a nice head shot.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kenobi blocks a leg kick.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenobi misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki lands the left hand.
Nagasaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki swings for the body but Kenobi moves out of range.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki darts in looking for a takedown but Kenobi gets double underhooks and turns Nagasaki into the cage. #BC2#
Kenobi manages to break the clinch.
Kenobi misses with a kick to the body.
#T2#
A leg kick checked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
Kenobi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nagasaki.
A big right from Kenobi misses.
Kenobi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nagasaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kenobi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki blocks the body kick.
#TD#
Nagasaki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kenobi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nagasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Kenobi.
Kenobi being controlled here, momentarily.
Nagasaki stands up over Kenobi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kenobi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet but Nagasaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Kenobi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagasaki is one step ahead there.
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kenobi is controlling Nagasaki's posture.
Kenobi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kenobi pulls Nagasaki in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nagasaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kenobi is trying to keep Nagasaki in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenobi wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment.
Nagasaki throwing strikes but missing.
Kenobi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kenobi keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kenobi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nagasaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kenobi is pulling down on Nagasaki's head. It's preventing any offense from Nagasaki, at least for the moment.
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kenobi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Obi Wan Kenobi will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Kenobi tests Nagasaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagasaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
Nagasaki takes one to the side of the head.
Nagasaki blocks a jab.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Kenobi misses.
Nagasaki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kenobi misses with a hook
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenobi feints and then cracks Nagasaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nagasaki down.
Kenobi looks to land a body kick but Nagasaki moved away.
Kenobi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki ducks right into an uppercut from Kenobi.
Kenobi scores with a hook to the body. Nagasaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenobi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenobi loads up on a big right hand but Nagasaki slips the punch.
Kenobi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kenobi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenobi.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Kenobi moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Kenobi.
Kenobi misses with an uppercut.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenobi defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Kenobi swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki lands a jab to the head.
Nagasaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kenobi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kenobi throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki. #TD#
Nagasaki dives in and scores a takedown into Kenobi's guard.
Kenobi has his hands on Nagasaki's head, controlling the position.
Nagasaki throwing strikes from guard but Kenobi blocks nicely. #T2#
Kenobi has his hands on Nagasaki's head, controlling the position.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Nagasaki won't allow Kenobi to sweep him here.
Kenobi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kenobi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nagasaki is controlling him.
Nagasaki pushes down on Kenobi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kenobi is looking to control Nagasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kenobi avoid being mounted?
Nagasaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Nagasaki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet.
Kenobi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nagasaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki is looking to advance position but Kenobi won't allow it.
Kenobi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nagasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kenobi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagasaki.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nagasaki manages to pass to side control.
Kenobi is looking for a sweep. Nagasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kenobi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Nagasaki prevents Kenobi from standing back up.
Kenobi is positioning himself well to prevent Nagasaki advancing to mount.
Well, if Nagasaki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Nagasaki is keen to just control but Kenobi is a slippery customer.
Kenobi manages to get to full guard.
Kenobi wants to stand but Nagasaki is controlling the position.
Kenobi is adopting a defensive guard.
Nagasaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yuro Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
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.#R3#
Kenobi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nagasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kenobi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kenobi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kenobi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenobi throws out a leg kick but Nagasaki moves out of range and Kenobi only half commits.
Nagasaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
Nagasaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kenobi to score with a decent uppercut.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Kenobi throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Kenobi slips a jab from Nagasaki.
Kenobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Kenobi misses.
Nagasaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kenobi is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
It seemed like Kenobi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A good leg kick by Nagasaki.
Kenobi jabs Nagasaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nagasaki lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kenobi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nagasaki somewhat.#T1#
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Nagasaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Nagasaki does it's job there.
Obi Wan Kenobi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kenobi. That's going to slow Nagasaki down.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Nagasaki tries to counter with a takedown but Kenobi is quick to defend against it.
Kenobi misses with an uppercut.
Kenobi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Kenobi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Kenobi avoids it easily.
Kenobi connects with the punch.
Nagasaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab, jab by Nagasaki - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nagasaki checks the leg kick.
Nagasaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki walks into a jab.#T2#
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Kenobi.
It looked like Nagasaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagasaki.
Kenobi misses with a hook.
Kenobi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Kenobi misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kenobi.
Nagasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kenobi.
Kenobi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kenobi looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kenobi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nagasaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kenobi scrambles back to his feet.
Nagasaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nagasaki with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Kenobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Kenobi backs away, Nagasaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kenobi throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Kenobi throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Kenobi throws a low kick but Nagasaki avoids it.#TD#
Nagasaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kenobi's guard.
Nagasaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kenobi wants to stand up but Nagasaki is controlling him.
Nagasaki slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Nagasaki there.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet.
Kenobi is doing well to control the position and prevent Nagasaki from advancing to side control.
Nagasaki passes into side control, despite Kenobi's attempt to control the position.
#T4#
Kenobi can't do much from the bottom here.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki trying to control the position but Kenobi is working away.
Nagasaki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kenobi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Kenobi is working from the bottom.
Kenobi is trying to get back to half guard.
Nagasaki is working Kenobi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kenobi is looking for a sweep.
Nagasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenobi keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Yuro Nagasaki did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.
Kenobi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kenobi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Nagasaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kenobi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Kenobi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki scores with a jab. Kenobi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kenobi throws the kick towards the body but Nagasaki avoids it.
Kenobi misses with a hook.
Nagasaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kenobi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kenobi tries to land a leg kick but Nagasaki saw it coming and moves away.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi scores with a shot to the body.
Kenobi cracks Nagasaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kenobi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.#TD#
Nagasaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kenobi's guard.
Kenobi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nagasaki controls the pace.#T1#
Nagasaki'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.
Kenobi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nagasaki is controlling him.
Kenobi keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Kenobi wants to stand and escape but Nagasaki is having none of it.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Kenobi wants to stand up but Nagasaki is controlling him.
Kenobi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nagasaki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Nagasaki is looking for a triangle but Kenobi pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Kenobi won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here.
Kenobi wants to get up but he can't break Nagasaki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kenobi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kenobi is continuing to stall.
Nagasaki wants to sweep here but Kenobi controlling him for the moment.
Nagasaki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yuro Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nagasaki controls Kenobi momentarily but Kenobi frees himself. #SU2#
Kenobi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Kenobi.
Kenobi looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Kenobi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kenobi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
A big right from Kenobi misses.
Nagasaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Kenobi leaves Nagasaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kenobi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kenobi scores with a push kick.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Kenobi misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Kenobi avoids it easily.
Kenobi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Kenobi defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Nagasaki. Those never looked like landing.
Nagasaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Kenobi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kenobi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kenobi lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi managing to block the knees to the body from Nagasaki.
Kenobi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nagasaki lands a right hand.
Kenobi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nagasaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Kenobi backwards.
Nagasaki throws a head punch that misses.
Kenobi lands with a left to the head.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Kenobi scores with a shoulder strike.
Nagasaki blocks a body shot from Kenobi.
Kenobi taking a breather. #BC2#
Kenobi breaks from the clinch.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuro Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Kenobi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Obi Wan Kenobi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Nagasaki looks for a takedown but Kenobi sprawls well.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kenobi but Kenobi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kenobi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
Nagasaki fails with the takedown
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuro Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
It looked like Nagasaki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kenobi.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenobi manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenobi tries a quick counter leg kick but Nagasaki is wise to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenobi misses the target.
Kenobi with the inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nagasaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Kenobi, which made it look bad.
Kenobi tries to work over Nagasaki's front leg with a kick but Nagasaki checks it. #T1#
Kenobi slips a jab from Nagasaki.
Kenobi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagasaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kenobi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenobi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenobi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenobi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nagasaki is out of range.
Nagasaki throws a low kick but Kenobi moves out of range easily.
Nagasaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kenobi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kenobi slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
It seemed like Kenobi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kenobi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagasaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kenobi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nagasaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kenobi is fending him off so far but Nagasaki persists. Nope, Kenobi circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenobi works Nagasaki's body with a nice hook.
Kenobi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Kenobi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
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!
Kenobi misses with a body kick.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
Kenobi walks into a stiff left hand from Nagasaki.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Nagasaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nagasaki darts in looking for a takedown but Kenobi gets double underhooks and turns Nagasaki into the cage. #BC2#
Kenobi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Kenobi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenobi staying out of range there.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
Kenobi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kenobi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Kenobi coming out on top.#T3#
Nagasaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagasaki darts in looking for a takedown but Kenobi gets double underhooks and turns Nagasaki into the cage.
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Kenobi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nagasaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kenobi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenobi misses with a straight left.
Kenobi moves away from the strike by Nagasaki.
Kenobi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Nagasaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kenobi's half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice strikes from Nagasaki there. #SUB#
Kenobi is defending against the submission attempts here by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but Kenobi defending well. #T4#
Nagasaki is working hard here to advance position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki working over Kenobi with some ground and pound. Kenobi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kenobi pushes Nagasaki off looking to stand but Nagasaki dives back in and keeps control.
Kenobi is controlling Nagasaki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kenobi is trying to stand.
#ES2#
Kenobi kicks off Nagasaki and gets to his feet.
Kenobi misses the jab.
Nagasaki defending well as Kenobi loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but Kenobi slips the punch.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Wan Kenobi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kenobi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Yuro Nagasaki retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands! |
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Event:
CFC 476: Jimenez v Nagasaki
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Nagasaki swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Jimenez moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jimenez scores with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Nagasaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jimenez on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jimenez.
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimenez lands with a right hand.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head but Nagasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagasaki is looking to chop away at Jimenez's legs.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki feints the counter takedown.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Jimenez looks to land a combination but Nagasaki avoids it well.
Nagasaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jimenez defends it well.
Jimenez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagasaki dips to his left and cracks Jimenez with an uppercut!
Nagasaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki slips a jab and a cross from Jimenez.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nagasaki leaves Jimenez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jimenez.
Nagasaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jimenez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jimenez lands a head kick. Nagasaki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Nagasaki finds it's way through Jimenez's defenses.
Jimenez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Nagasaki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jimenez was covering up waiting for the punch and Nagasaki finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Jimenez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nagasaki is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Jimenez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Jimenez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nagasaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nagasaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Jimenez is looking for a triangle but Nagasaki pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Jimenez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nagasaki chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Jimenez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nagasaki defends it easily.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Jimenez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagasaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jimenez wants to get back to full guard.
Jimenez is staying active underneath Nagasaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Jimenez actively working from the bottom here.
Nagasaki slips a nice elbow through Jimenez's hands, connecting with Jimenez's forehead.
Jimenez is staying active underneath Nagasaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nagasaki 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. #SUB#
Jimenez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nagasaki pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Jimenez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nagasaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nagasaki slips a nice elbow through Jimenez's hands, connecting with Jimenez's forehead.
Jimenez taking some punishment here, with Nagasaki in his half guard.
Nagasaki drops an elbow to the side of Jimenez's head.
We've been informed that Nagasaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Jimenez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nagasaki pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Nagasaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Nagasaki in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jimenez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nagasaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuro Nagasaki!
Yuro Nagasaki is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Yuro Nagasaki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Featherweight SF
Date: Apr 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Nagasaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tax Payer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tax Payer avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tax Payer misses with a double jab.
Nagasaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tax Payer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tax Payer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Tax Payer throws a solid leg kick but Nagasaki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tax Payer.
Finnish Tax Payer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki has his takedown stuffed
and Tax Payer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tax Payer misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Tax Payer jabs Nagasaki right on the nose. Nagasaki blinks but takes it well.
Nagasaki checks a low kick from Tax Payer.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Tax Payer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nagasaki doesn't seem phased though.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Tax Payer scores with a punch to the head.
Nagasaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tax Payer.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Tax Payer ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Nagasaki moves out of range as Tax Payer strikes.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Nagasaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tax Payer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Tax Payer throws a big shot that misses.
Tax Payer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut.
Tax Payer throws a front kick aimed at Nagasaki's knee but Nagasaki avoids it well.
Nagasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tax Payer to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tax Payer has time to react.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Tax Payer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tax Payer walks into a jab.
Tax Payer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nagasaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick but Tax Payer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nagasaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tax Payer 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.
Nagasaki dodges the punch combination from Tax Payer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki scores with a three punch combo!
#T2#
Tax Payer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut
and Nagasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Tax Payer blocks a jab.
Nagasaki jabs Tax Payer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nagasaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki slips a jab and a cross from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer moves forwards but Nagasaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tax Payer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tax Payer scores with a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Nagasaki - just one landing.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Tax Payer walks into a jab.
Tax Payer throws a lazy head kick
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tax Payer moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
Nagasaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Nagasaki scores with a nice head shot.
Tax Payer throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nagasaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tax Payer lands with a good body shot.
Tax Payer throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Nagasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tax Payer.
A cross from Tax Payer lands.
Tax Payer throws a series of punches but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tax Payer connects with an inside leg kick.
Tax Payer throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Tax Payer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tax Payer slips under a jab.#TD#
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tax Payer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Tax Payer is working from the bottom. #T4#
Tax Payer is trying to get back to his feet.
Nagasaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Tax Payer is working from the bottom.
Tax Payer is pushing Nagasaki's head away, looking to escape. Nagasaki manages to hold on to the position though.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki looks up at the clock and then as Tax Payer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nagasaki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tax Payer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nagasaki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Nagasaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yuro Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nagasaki, as that shot connected.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Nagasaki moved away.
Nagasaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tax Payer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nagasaki throws a right and a left that Tax Payer avoids nicely.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Tax Payer avoids the punch easily.
Yuro Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tax Payer circles away.
Tax Payer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tax Payer misses the target.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Tax Payer ducks down to avoid it.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Tax Payer blocks it.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Tax Payer.
Some wild striking there from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tax Payer misses the jab.
Nagasaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tax Payer momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Tax Payer tried to score with a low kick but Nagasaki checks it.
Tax Payer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nagasaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Tax Payer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Nagasaki walks into a left hand.
Tax Payer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagasaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nagasaki lands a head shot.
Nagasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tax Payer throws out the jab.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagasaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tax Payer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Tax Payer avoids it easily.
Tax Payer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tax Payer looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
Tax Payer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Tax Payer looks to throw the jab but Nagasaki is out of range.
Finnish Tax Payer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagasaki cracks Tax Payer with an open hand slap.#T2#
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!
Tax Payer punishes Nagasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
Nagasaki lands a jab to Tax Payer's midsection.
An inside leg kick from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Tax Payer jabs Nagasaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tax Payer.
Tax Payer connects with a crisp jab.
Tax Payer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer walks into a straight right hand from Nagasaki.
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
Tax Payer moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tax Payer manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Tax Payer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Tax Payer ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tax Payer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Tax Payer ducks down to avoid it.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tax Payer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Tax Payer just misses with a punch to the body.
Tax Payer throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Nagasaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Tax Payer looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tax Payer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Nagasaki fails to land the takedown.
Nagasaki misses with a few strikes there.
Nagasaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagasaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Tax Payer. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Tax Payer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nagasaki tries to counter with a takedown but Tax Payer is quick to defend against it.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut.
Tax Payer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tax Payer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tax Payer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nagasaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nagasaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tax Payer blocks a head kick by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tax Payer connects with a body shot that sends Nagasaki's belly button to the back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tax Payer.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tax Payer throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer throws a shot to the body.
Tax Payer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Finnish Tax Payer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Tax Payer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Tax Payer misses the target.
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Nagasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nagasaki throws a jab when Tax Payer was well out of range.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Nagasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses.
Tax Payer lands the left hand.
Nagasaki scores with a shot to the body.
Tax Payer throws a right hand that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tax Payer works the jab nicely.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch 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!
Nagasaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tax Payer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tax Payer.#T1#
Nagasaki lands with an overhand left.
Tax Payer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagasaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tax Payer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tax Payer! But no joy.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Tax Payer.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Tax Payer's head but Tax Payer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Tax Payer misses its intended target.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Nagasaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tax Payer.
Nagasaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tax Payer cracks Nagasaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tax Payer.
A jab from Tax Payer misses. #T2#
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut. Tax Payer saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Tax Payer misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tax Payer looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Tax Payer tries to score with a low kick but Nagasaki moves his leg out of the way.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut. Nagasaki saw that one coming.
Nagasaki is looking to counter punch.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tax Payer tried to score with a low kick but Nagasaki checks it.
Nagasaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Tax Payer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Tax Payer cracks Nagasaki with an open hand slap.
Tax Payer cracks Nagasaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tax Payer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
A little feinted left hand from Nagasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagasaki cracks Tax Payer with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Tax Payer scores with a jab. Nagasaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Tax Payer misses.
Nagasaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tax Payer. Tax Payer obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
Nagasaki shoots in and bounces Tax Payer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nagasaki stops Tax Payer from standing up. #ES2#
Tax Payer kicks Nagasaki off and gets to his feet.
Tax Payer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tax Payer lands an overhand right.
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!
Tax Payer avoids the head kick by Nagasaki.
Tax Payer scores with a hook.
Tax Payer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
Nagasaki shoots in for a double leg but Tax Payer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tax Payer thumps Nagasaki with a low kick.
Tax Payer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tax Payer moves out of range of the strikes.
Tax Payer connects with a leg kick.
Tax Payer is looking to slow Nagasaki down with leg kicks.
Nagasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tax Payer counters with an inside leg kick.
Nagasaki with a poor takedown
and Tax Payer counters with a nice body shot.
Tax Payer tests Nagasaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki walks into a jab.
Nagasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Tax Payer's shoulder, as Tax Payer tries to avoid the shot.
Tax Payer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finnish Tax Payer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tax Payer 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Finnish Tax Payer!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Finnish Tax Payer!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Yuro Nagasaki!
Finnish Tax Payer wins by split decision!
After winning the bout, Finnish Tax Payer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Yuro Nagasaki stepped up to the mic, saying '私は世界で最高です'. |
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Event:
Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Featherweight QF
Date: Apr 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Dixon throws a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head but Nagasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dixon.#TD#
Dixon tries to sprawl but Nagasaki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nagasaki working over Dixon with some ground and pound. Dixon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dixon wants to improve his position but Nagasaki is controlling well.
Nagasaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nagasaki working over Dixon with some ground and pound. Dixon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dixon tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
Dixon has hold of Nagasaki's hands but Nagasaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nagasaki lands with a punch from half guard.
Dixon is not content to let Nagasaki control the position.
Nagasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nagasaki lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Nagasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working. #SUB#
Nagasaki seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dixon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagasaki.
Dixon is positioning himself well to prevent Nagasaki advancing to mount.
Nagasaki thows a huge punch but Dixon dodges it nicely.
Nagasaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Nagasaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Nagasaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dixon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nagasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Nagasaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dixon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nagasaki has managed to get both his arms back between Dixon's legs - danger averted.
Nagasaki lands a couple of digs.
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Nagasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dixon is keeping the position for now.
Nagasaki trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Dixon is trying to keep Nagasaki in close.
Dixon has momentary wrist control but Nagasaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Nagasaki won't allow Dixon to sweep him here.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dixon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nagasaki stands up over Dixon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Dixon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at King's Cross MMA inform us that Dixon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Nagasaki throwing strikes but missing.
Nagasaki distracts Dixon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nagasaki passes Dixon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Nagasaki.
Dixon tries to get to full guard but Nagasaki has control of the leg.
Dixon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nagasaki is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki wants to control but Dixon is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nagasaki.
Dixon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab, jab by Dixon - just one landing. #TD#
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nagasaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nagasaki throwing strikes but missing.
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dixon is trying to keep Nagasaki in close.
Nagasaki with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.
Nagasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dixon can do to turn this around?
Nagasaki is in close to Dixon's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Dixon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Nagasaki throwing strikes but missing.
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.
Yuro Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nagasaki laying and praying for a moment but Dixon takes advantage and regains half guard.
Dixon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nagasaki is working away from the top position though.
Nagasaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Dixon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dixon.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki postures up and lands a big shot to Dixon's brow.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Dixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dixon wants to sweep but no luck.
Dixon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dixon controls Nagasaki momentarily but Nagasaki frees himself. #T3#
Nagasaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.
Dixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagasaki is one step ahead there.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Dixon has momentary wrist control but Nagasaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Dixon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nagasaki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dixon has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Nagasaki tries to lock up and control but Dixon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Nagasaki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Dixon is trying to work for a kimura but Nagasaki is defending well.
#SUB#
Nagasaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dixon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nagasaki sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
Nagasaki is not content to let Dixon control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Nagasaki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dixon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nagasaki is working away from the top position though.
Nagasaki is stalling here. Dixon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nagasaki seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dixon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Dixon is trying to get an arm triangle but Nagasaki is defending well.
Nagasaki tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki manages to get back to half guard.
Nagasaki gets full guard.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is keeping the position.#T1#
Nagasaki trying to control the position.
Dixon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nagasaki manages to get back to half guard.
Nagasaki wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy.
Nagasaki wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dixon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nagasaki trying to control from the bottom.
Darren Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dixon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nagasaki tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
Nagasaki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dixon.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dixon is looking for a kimura but Nagasaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dixon to get the leverage.
Nagasaki tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.#T3#
Nagasaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dixon trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nagasaki working for a triangle but Dixon defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dixon drops back looking for a leg! Nagasaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nagasaki manages to kick Dixon off! Dixon jumps back into Nagasaki's guard.
Nagasaki wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yuro Nagasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big right from Dixon misses.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nagasaki as he jumps to the side.
Nagasaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dixon sprawls and moves away.
Nagasaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dixon.
Nagasaki connects with a crisp jab.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nagasaki but Nagasaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yuro Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dixon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nagasaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut. Dixon saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuro Nagasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nagasaki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Yuro Nagasaki!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Yuro Nagasaki!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Yuro Nagasaki!
Yuro Nagasaki wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Yuro Nagasaki 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:
C89: Bobblehead vs. Chellios
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Nagasaki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bandicoot on his heels. He'll look to pass Bandicoot's guard now, I'm sure.
Nagasaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nagasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nagasaki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nagasaki looks up at the clock and then as Bandicoot takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nagasaki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nagasaki working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nagasaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandicoot, who protects the arm well.
Bandicoot struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot tries to bench press Nagasaki off him but Nagasaki keeps the position.
Nagasaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bandicoot manages to get back to half guard.
Nagasaki 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. #T1#
Bandicoot is staying active underneath Nagasaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandicoot is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nagasaki in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Nagasaki seems content to control.
Nagasaki 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. #SUB2#
Nagasaki is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nagasaki drops an elbow to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Bandicoot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nagasaki misses with a head shot. Bandicoot uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bandicoot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagasaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Nagasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bandicoot scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandicoot is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bandicoot postures up in Nagasaki's guard and throws a big left but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nagasaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandicoot's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nagasaki defends it easily.#SUB#
Bandicoot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nagasaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nagasaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nagasaki throwing strikes from guard but Bandicoot blocks nicely.
Bandicoot being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Bandicoot wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment.
Nagasaki is working Bandicoot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nagasaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nagasaki postures up and lands a big shot to Bandicoot's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bandicoot swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagasaki scores with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nagasaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bandicoot misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
Nagasaki tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nagasaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nagasaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki connects with a looping right hand.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Nagasaki throws a jab when Bandicoot was well out of range.
Bandicoot punishes Nagasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Nagasaki ducks right into an uppercut from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot connects with a right hand. Nagasaki shakes it off.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bandicoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bandicoot throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Bandicoot blocks a jab.
Nagasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagasaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Nagasaki swings for the body but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Nagasaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Bandicoot counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki throws a low kick, looking for Bandicoot's leg but Bandicoot calmly moves out of range.
Nagasaki punishes Bandicoot's body with a nice straight punch.
Nagasaki dodges the punch combination from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Nagasaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Bandicoot's guard.
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagasaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Nagasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagasaki stands up over Bandicoot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nagasaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandicoot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nagasaki has managed to get both his arms back between Bandicoot's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Nagasaki working some strikes from top position.
Nagasaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nagasaki distracts Bandicoot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nagasaki defends well.#SUB#
Bandicoot working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nagasaki has passed into half guard!
Nagasaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandicoot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Nagasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bandicoot wants to control the action here but instead Nagasaki manages to pass to full mount!
Nagasaki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bandicoot tries to hold on but Nagasaki pushes him away.
Bandicoot working to try and regain half guard.
Bandicoot bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Bandicoot postures up.
Nagasaki has his hands on Bandicoot's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Bandicoot should have avoided that one.
Bandicoot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagasaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Bandicoot off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Bandicoot.
#T1#
A jab from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot scores with a jab to the head.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the head.
Bandicoot looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Nagasaki scores with a takedown into Bandicoot's guard.
Nagasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Bandicoot.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandicoot wants to improve his position but instead Nagasaki has moved into half guard.
Nagasaki working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Nagasaki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Nagasaki. #SUB2#
Nagasaki seems to be working for a kimura but Bandicoot defends the submission attempt.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is defending well.
Nagasaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nagasaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nagasaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandicoot has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot moves into full guard.
Nagasaki is in close to Bandicoot's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Nagasaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nagasaki trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom. #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.
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Nagasaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Bandicoot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bandicoot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagasaki lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandicoot trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.
Nagasaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki really dominated that round.
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.#R4#
Nagasaki connects with the punch.
Jab from Nagasaki.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown but Nagasaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bandicoot takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Nagasaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nagasaki.
Bandicoot blocks a jab.
No joy there for Nagasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut
and Bandicoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Nagasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
Jab, jab by Nagasaki - just one landing.
Nagasaki scores with a jab. Bandicoot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nagasaki cracks Bandicoot with a good jab.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Bandicoot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandicoot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yuro Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Nagasaki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bandicoot to the mat! Bandicoot manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nagasaki defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bandicoot working for a triangle but Nagasaki defends it easily.
#T2##SUB#
Bandicoot throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nagasaki escapes and throws Bandicoot's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nagasaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Bandicoot is looking to reverse the position.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound.
Nagasaki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bandicoot gets back to half guard.#T3#
Bandicoot wants to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is defending well.
Bandicoot has hold of Nagasaki's hands but Nagasaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandicoot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nagasaki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nagasaki pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Nagasaki is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nagasaki thows a huge punch but Bandicoot dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Bandicoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagasaki misses with a left hand
and Bandicoot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Bandicoot ducks down to avoid it.
Bandicoot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagasaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagasaki. That's going to slow Bandicoot down.
Bandicoot throws a right and a left that Nagasaki avoids nicely.
Nagasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bandicoot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nagasaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki scores with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagasaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandicoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
A jab from Nagasaki does it's job there.
Nice shot lands for Nagasaki.
Bandicoot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandicoot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nagasaki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Bandicoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandicoot is trying to control Nagasaki's posture but Nagasaki avoids it.
Bandicoot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Bandicoot is looking to control Nagasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandicoot avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Nagasaki there.
Yuro Nagasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bandicoot tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Nagasaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandicoot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nagasaki.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is defending well.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bandicoot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nagasaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bandicoot's head. #SUB2#
Nagasaki is looking for a kimura but Bandicoot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nagasaki to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nagasaki pulls his head out easily.
Bandicoot throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Bandicoot tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
Nagasaki working the head and body with strikes.
Yuro Nagasaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bandicoot throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nagasaki lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Nagasaki. #SUB#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Nagasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bandicoot has hold of Nagasaki's hands but Nagasaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuro Nagasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nagasaki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuro Nagasaki!
Yuro Nagasaki is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Yuro Nagasaki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
C84: Alyoshin vs. McDonald
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Liu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nagasaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Liu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nagasaki is pushing down on Liu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Liu is fighting to maintain full guard but Nagasaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Liu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nagasaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liu defending well though.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Liu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Liu looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Liu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagasaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Liu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nagasaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Liu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki looks to land a strike but Liu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Nagasaki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Liu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nagasaki, into his guard. #REVR##T2#
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Liu postures up. #SUB2#
Nagasaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nagasaki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Liu has passed into side control.
Liu gets to mount! Nagasaki was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nagasaki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Nagasaki looking for submissions off his back.
Liu tries to stand and escape but Nagasaki is controlling the position.
Liu prevents Nagasaki from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nagasaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nagasaki wants to sweep here but Liu controlling him for the moment.
Liu tries to stand but Nagasaki is controlling from the bottom.
Nagasaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Liu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Liu keeps moving.
Nagasaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagasaki distracts Liu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nagasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nagasaki won't allow Liu to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Liu tries to work over Nagasaki's front leg with a kick but Nagasaki checks it.
Nagasaki lands with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Liu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Nagasaki slips the punch.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Liu.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu punishes Nagasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Liu lands a head shot.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Nagasaki saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
Liu takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Liu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Liu cracks Nagasaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Liu moves away from the strike by Nagasaki.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagasaki.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki cracks Liu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagasaki with the counter takedown but Liu avoids it easily.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Liu should have avoided that one.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu misses with a few strikes there.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Liu is out of range.
Liu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Liu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagasaki 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.#TD2#
Nagasaki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Liu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagasaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Nagasaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nagasaki throwing shots but Liu is blocking nicely. #ES#
Liu manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Liu misses with a looping right.
Liu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki connects with a looping right hand.
Liu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagasaki momentarily.
Liu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liu duly obliges.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Liu throws a right hand that Nagasaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagasaki also avoids with ease.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Liu tries to sprawl out of it but Nagasaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Liu misses.
A nice leg kick from Nagasaki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu slips under a jab.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Liu 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.
Liu scores with a nice strike.
Liu motions for Nagasaki to come forward. Liu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Nagasaki. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki lunges at Liu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Liu's hand.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagasaki connects with the punch.
Nagasaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nagasaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagasaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Liu defends it well.
Liu slips a jab from Nagasaki.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagasaki slips a jab from Liu.
Liu slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki cracks Liu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Balagot Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Balagot Liu 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#
Nagasaki lands with a right hand.
Nagasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki throws a series of punches but Liu moves out of range.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nagasaki lands a jab to the head.
Nagasaki tries to bum rush Liu with a series of wild strikes but Liu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nagasaki throws a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagasaki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Liu is looking to counter with head kicks.
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Nagasaki off the cage and back into range.
Nagasaki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Nagasaki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Liu was covering up waiting for the punch and Nagasaki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nagasaki throwing strikes but missing. #T1##SUB2#
Nagasaki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Liu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nagasaki has Liu in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Nagasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Liu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nagasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nagasaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Liu's guard. #REVB##T2#
Liu keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Liu wants to stand and escape but Nagasaki is having none of it.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nagasaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Liu wants to get back to his feet but Nagasaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Nagasaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Liu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Nagasaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nagasaki is pushing down on Liu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Liu is fighting to maintain full guard but Nagasaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Liu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nagasaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Nagasaki there.
Nagasaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liu's head.
Nagasaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yuro Nagasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liu is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Liu taking some punishment here, with Nagasaki in his half guard.
Nagasaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki wants to take a breather but Liu is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuro Nagasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nagasaki 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuro Nagasaki!
A victorious Yuro Nagasaki 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:
C81: McDonald vs. Gee
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Nagasaki lands a jab to Cardona's midsection.
Cardona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cardona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cardona half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cardona scores with a push kick.
Nagasaki slips a jab and a cross from Cardona.
Cardona works the jab nicely.
Cardona fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nagasaki has a takedown stuffed.
Nagasaki checks a low kick from Cardona.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
It appears Cardona was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cardona lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardona connects with a leg kick.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagasaki avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Cardona. That snapped Nagasaki's head back.
No joy there for Cardona, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Nagasaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Cardona pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Calixto Cardona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cardona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nagasaki has time to react.
Cardona throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nagasaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki feints the counter takedown.
Nagasaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cardona.
Cardona scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Cardona fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nagasaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cardona attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Cardona's head but Cardona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagasaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Nagasaki 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.#T2##CL#
Cardona clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Nagasaki can't break the clinch.
Cardona misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Cardona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nagasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Nagasaki breaks from the clinch.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Cardona moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Cardona.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki connects with a body shot.
Cardona lands with a kick to the temple. Nagasaki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cardona looks to throw the jab but Nagasaki is out of range.
Cardona is looking to slow Nagasaki down with leg kicks.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
Nagasaki looks to land a left hand but Cardona moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Cardona there.
Nagasaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cardona in his tracks.
Cardona connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Cardona lands with a good body shot.
Nagasaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Cardona makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nagasaki lands a jab to Cardona's midsection.
Cardona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cardona is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nagasaki dives into side control.
#REVR#
Nagasaki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound but Cardona is defending the strikes.
Cardona wants to get back to his feet.
Nagasaki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cardona will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cardona is not content to let Nagasaki control the position. #T4#
Cardona is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nagasaki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nagasaki landing a few strikes.
Nagasaki trying to control the position but Cardona is working away.
Cardona takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An elbow from Nagasaki crashes against the mat.
Nagasaki throws an elbow but Cardona slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cardona closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yuro Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardona moves out of range of the strikes.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagasaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cardona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick.
Nagasaki lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Nagasaki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cardona manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cardona has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nagasaki has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Cardona.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Nagasaki avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagasaki.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Nagasaki tries to score a body lock takedown but Cardona shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cardona lands a nice shot to the body.
Cardona working aggressively here.
#T1#
Cardona tries a body shot but Nagasaki blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Cardona.
Nagasaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Cardona.
A shot in the inside from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Nagasaki avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Nagasaki digs a right hand into Cardona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cardona's gas tank.
Nagasaki has Cardona pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cardona manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cardona lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cardona tries a body shot but Nagasaki blocks it.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Nagasaki.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Nagasaki controls the action.
Nagasaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cardona has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nagasaki. #T2#
Nagasaki tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Nagasaki back against the cage.
Cardona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Calixto Cardona has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Cardona breaks the clinch.
Cardona tries to clinch there but Nagasaki circles away.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cardona slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cardona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagasaki can do to turn this around?
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
Cardona throws a series of punches but Nagasaki avoids them all with ease.
Nagasaki checks a low kick from Cardona.
Cardona connects with a looping right hand.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Calixto Cardona is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardona tries to clinch up but Nagasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cardona connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagasaki's hands.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target. #T3#
Cardona misses with an uppercut
letting Nagasaki counter with a right hand.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Cardona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cardona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cardona throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Cardona.
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cardona. Cardona circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nagasaki lands a jab to the nose.
Cardona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cardona's corner calls for a 1-2. Cardona obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cardona moves out of range of the strikes.
Cardona cracks Nagasaki with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Cardona does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Cardona.
Cardona does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Cardona ducked under it nicely.
Cardona swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot that snaps Cardona's head back.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick which misses Cardona's front leg but catches the back leg as Cardona tries to avoid it.
Nagasaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cardona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardona scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nagasaki, as that shot connected.
#ROC2#Cardona is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki cracks Cardona with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Cardona falls to his knees and Nagasaki doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuro Nagasaki!
A relieved looking Yuro Nagasaki 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:
CFC 448: Nagasaki v Da Silvia
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Nagasaki thuds his right hand into Da Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nagasaki digs a good hook to Da Silva's body.
Da Silva moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
A nice side step and Da Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nagasaki misses with a hook
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagasaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nagasaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagasaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Golden Harvest in the buildup to the fight.
Good exchange - Nagasaki coming out on top.
A shot to the liver by Nagasaki. Beautiful body shot.
Nagasaki throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki jabs at Da Silva's body.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nagasaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nagasaki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Da Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a jab to the head.
Da Silva blocks a leg kick.
Da Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Da Silva counters with a body kick.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Nagasaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nagasaki lands in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nagasaki's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!#REVB#
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is keeping the position.
Nagasaki working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB#
Nagasaki looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily.
Da Silva postures up.
Nagasaki wants to hit a sweep here but Da Silva passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nagasaki there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nagasaki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Nagasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki is staying active underneath Da Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nagasaki tries to roll over but Da Silva keeps him under control.
Nagasaki trying to control but Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nagasaki manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is keeping the position.
Nagasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva is one step ahead there.
Da Silva trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagasaki is keeping the position for now.
Nagasaki 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nagasaki catches Da Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nagasaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Da Silva's head.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki misses with a body kick.
Da Silva scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nagasaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Da Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nagasaki defends it well.
Nagasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Da Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nagasaki feints and then cracks Da Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Da Silva down.
Da Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Da Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nagasaki cracks a nice hook into Da Silva's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Da Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Da Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nagasaki 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.
A nice leg kick from Nagasaki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Nagasaki.
Da Silva with the counter takedown but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Da Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagasaki's head backwards.
Nagasaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nagasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Nagasaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Nagasaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Da Silva's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Nagasaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nagasaki is keen to just control but Da Silva is a slippery customer.
Nagasaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nagasaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nagasaki is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Nagasaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nagasaki.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nagasaki lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Nagasaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yuro Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Nagasaki wants to control but Da Silva is keeping him busy.
Da Silva gets full guard.
Nagasaki throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nagasaki's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!#REVB#
Nagasaki controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
Nagasaki looking to control but Da Silva passes into half guard.
#T4#
Da Silva is thwarting Nagasaki's attempts to control the position.
Nagasaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Da Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Da Silva's back!
Nagasaki scores with punches and elbows.
Nagasaki avoiding Da Silva 's attempts to control his hands.
Da Silva covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Nagasaki.
Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Da Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Da Silva replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nagasaki blocks it well.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagasaki tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nagasaki cracks Da Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nagasaki throws a low kick, looking for Da Silva's leg but Da Silva calmly moves out of range.
A left lands for Nagasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Nagasaki lands with a cross.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Nagasaki throws a lazy body kick
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagasaki sizes up Da Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nagasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagasaki swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Da Silva.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Da Silva throws a big counter head kick but Nagasaki avoids it with no problem.
Yuro Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Da Silva responds with a good body kick, but Nagasaki manages to step out the way in time.
Nagasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nagasaki connects with a right hand. Da Silva shakes it off.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagasaki lands with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Da Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagasaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Silva's head.
Nagasaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Da Silva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
Da Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nagasaki tries a low kick but Da Silva avoids it.
Da Silva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Da Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagasaki with a body shot.
Da Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nagasaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Da Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Nagasaki throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki connects with the punch.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Da Silva feints a counter leg kick.
Nagasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagasaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range.
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagasaki with a body shot.
Nagasaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Da Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nagasaki scrambles back to his feet.
Nagasaki cracks Da Silva with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Nagasaki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Da Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva flicks out a counter leg kick but Nagasaki steps away.
Nagasaki cracks Da Silva with a good jab.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Nagasaki there.
Nagasaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Da Silva's sensitive parts.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
It seemed like Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Nagasaki.
Da Silva throws out a counter right but Nagasaki avoids it with no problem.
Nice cross by Nagasaki.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
A low kick from Nagasaki misses
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nagasaki.
Da Silva throws out a counter right but Nagasaki avoids it with no problem.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Da Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Da Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagasaki scores with a jab. Da Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Da Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Yuro Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nagasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Nagasaki.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nagasaki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Da Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Da Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Da Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagasaki with a body shot.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Nagasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nagasaki thinking.
Da Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nagasaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki scores with a jab. Da Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Silva! But no joy.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Da Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Nagasaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Da Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki scores with a jab.
Da Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Da Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Da Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagasaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Da Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Da Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nagasaki thows a leg kick but Da Silva checks it
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3##TD#
Nagasaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Da Silva's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Da Silva is trying to control but can't.
Yuro Nagasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nagasaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Da Silva is staying active underneath Nagasaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nagasaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are battling for position here. Da Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nagasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Nagasaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Silva's head.
Nagasaki is stalling in the full guard.
Nagasaki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Da Silva for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nagasaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Yuro Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.#R5#
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva throws a counter combo.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
It seemed like Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagasaki throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Da Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A cross from Nagasaki lands.
Nagasaki lands a head shot.
Da Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Nagasaki blocks the leg kick.
Nagasaki throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
Da Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Da Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Nagasaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Da Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Nagasaki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nagasaki lands a really nice looking cross but Da Silva seems unphased.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Da Silva strikes.
Da Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nagasaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Da Silva.
Good standup being displayed there by Nagasaki as he connects with a hook.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Da Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Da Silva slips a jab from Nagasaki.
Da Silva feints a counter leg kick.
Da Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Nagasaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Da Silva under the eye.#TD#
Nagasaki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagasaki is one step ahead there.
Da Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Nagasaki trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Silva's head.#T3#
Da Silva has Nagasaki pulled in close to control his posture.
Nagasaki throwing strikes but missing.
Da Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Silva, not yet.
Leonardo Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagasaki forces his way into half guard.
Da Silva is in trouble now - Nagasaki has advanced to mount!
Da Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nagasaki controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Nagasaki raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nagasaki dominating with strikes here.
Nagasaki tries to control but Da Silva wriggling away.
Nagasaki controlling from the full mount.
Nagasaki wants to control but Da Silva has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Nagasaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuro Nagasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nagasaki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuro Nagasaki!
Yuro Nagasaki retains his bantamweight title!
Yuro Nagasaki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
OFK 148 - Cosby Vs Mogg
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Nagasaki clobbers Asai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nagasaki lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Nagasaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Asai sprawls well initially but Nagasaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Asai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nagasaki.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nagasaki in particular looking to stall.
Asai controlling the position for now.
Nagasaki is trying to control. Asai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Asai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nagasaki is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nagasaki looks to land a strike but Asai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Asai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asai is keeping the position for now.
Nagasaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Asai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nagasaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki postures up in Asai 's guard and throws a big left but Asai blocks it.
Asai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nagasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asai is keeping the position for now. #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.
Nagasaki sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Asai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nagasaki. Nagasaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nagasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Asai .
Asai walks into a jab.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nagasaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asai can pounce on him.
#CL#
Nagasaki darts in and clinches Asai up against the cage.
Asai misses with an elbow strike.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki wants to take the fight to the mat but Asai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Asai swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Nagasaki tries to land a knee to the head but Asai blocks with his arms.
Nagasaki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Asai tries a body shot but Nagasaki blocks it.
Asai working aggressively here.
I was talking to Nagasaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Asai misses with a body punch.
Asai lands a hook that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Nagasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Asai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asai lands a knee to the body.
Asai misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nagasaki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asai .
Asai working aggressively here.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Nagasaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Asai connects with a knee to the head.
Asai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nagasaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nagasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Nagasaki dodges an elbow strike from Asai .
#TD#
Nagasaki has picked Asai up - he's going for a ride! Nagasaki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Asai is trying to stand up here but Nagasaki is controlling him well. #SUB#
Nagasaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Asai sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nagasaki in particular looking to stall.
Asai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki working over Asai with some ground and pound. Asai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagasaki connects with a single shot there.
Asai lands a really nice looking cross but Nagasaki seems unphased.
Asai tries a low kick but Nagasaki avoids it.
Asai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nagasaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Asai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Nagasaki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nagasaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nagasaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Asai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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!
Nagasaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
Asai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yuro Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagasaki controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai 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.
Asai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nagasaki connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Nagasaki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asai did well to prevent Nagasaki getting side control.
Nagasaki not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SU#
Nagasaki decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asai .
Nagasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asai can do to turn this around?
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Asai looks to land a body kick but Nagasaki moved away.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Asai scores with a push kick.
Asai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nagasaki is looking to counter punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nagasaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nagasaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Nagasaki with a jab.#T3##TD#
Nagasaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Asai !
Nagasaki working the head and body with strikes.
Asai manages to get back to half guard.
Nagasaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nagasaki uses his free foot to push down on Asai 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Asai .
Nagasaki landing shots from mount.
Nagasaki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nagasaki trying to control but Asai is having none of it.
Nagasaki working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Nagasaki with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Nagasaki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Asai has worked his arm free - good work by Asai !
Nagasaki throws a strike aimed at the side of Asai 's head but Asai avoids it well.
Nagasaki trying to control the position but Asai is working away.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Asai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Nagasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Nagasaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asai circles away quickly and effectively.
Asai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
Asai throws out a counter right but Nagasaki avoids it with no problem.
Nice body punch from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Asai manages to circle out of the way.
Nagasaki has a takedown stuffed.
Asai misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Asai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Nagasaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Asai is defending well.
Nagasaki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Asai sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Nagasaki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nagasaki trying to control the position but Asai is working away.
Nagasaki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nagasaki working the body and head with strikes.
Asai dodges the ground and pound from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is chipping away with strikes.
Nagasaki advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Nagasaki misses with a head shot.
Nagasaki raining down shots from the mount!
Nagasaki thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nagasaki scoring with strikes but Asai is staying in there. #SUB#
Nagasaki working for a submission but Asai is keeping him at bay.
Nagasaki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nagasaki scoring with strikes but Asai is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Asai 's face.
Asai is squirming around, avoiding Nagasaki's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Nagasaki is really struggling to control Asai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Asai takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nagasaki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Asai looks a forlorn figure.
Asai avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki cracks Asai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB#
Nagasaki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Asai to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Asai shrugs it off. #SUB#
Nagasaki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Nagasaki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nagasaki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Asai hang on?
Nagasaki lands a couple of good shots and Asai has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai tries to roll but Nagasaki sticks to his back.
Nagasaki missing with strikes.
Nagasaki is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Asai . He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Nagasaki punches Asai on the ear.
Nagasaki missing with strikes from the back.
Asai covering up well under a series of strikes from Nagasaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Asai throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nagasaki with a nice calf kick.
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it.
Asai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagasaki.
Yuro Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Nagasaki.
A leg kick checked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Nagasaki moved out of range nicely.
Nagasaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nagasaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Asai off the cage and back into range.
Nagasaki dips to his left and cracks Asai with an uppercut!
Asai connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Nagasaki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Asai tries to land a front kick but Nagasaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nagasaki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Asai - the referee stops the clock and Nagasaki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Asai . Nagasaki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki lands the left hand.
Asai throws a leg kick but Nagasaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nagasaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Nagasaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Asai .
Asai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nagasaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asai has time to react.
Nagasaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagasaki looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Asai scores with a body shot.
Nagasaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asai circles away.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nagasaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asai scores with a leg kick.
Asai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nagasaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut. Asai saw that one coming.
Asai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Asai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Asai tries to get set, Nagasaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Asai manages to avoid the attempt.
Asai misses with a looping left.
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai with a jab.#T3#
Nagasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
Nagasaki goes for a double leg but Asai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asai continues to drive forward.
Nagasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Asai controls the action.
Nagasaki lands a shot to the body.
Asai pushes off an throws an elbow but Nagasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike.
Yuro Nagasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asai misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagasaki prevents a body shot from Asai .
Nagasaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Nagasaki avoiding damage as Asai throws knees to the body.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asai landing knees to the body.
Nagasaki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Asai lands with a light punch inside.
Nagasaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asai backwards. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asai .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nagasaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
Asai tries to work over Nagasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by Asai .
Nagasaki pushes off an throws an elbow but Asai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Asai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nagasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nagasaki avoids the elbow strike from Asai , against the cage.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asai struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagasaki controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Nagasaki.
Asai tries to throw a body punch but Nagasaki avoids it by throwing Asai back against the cage.
Asai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asai working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Asai walks into a stiff left hand from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki checks a low kick from Asai .
Nagasaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Asai tries to sprawl out of it but Nagasaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Asai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Nagasaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asai lands an overhand right.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai throws a leg kick that misses.
Asai tries to score with a low kick but Nagasaki moves his leg out of the way.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Asai .
Nagasaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Nagasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Nagasaki misses with the combination.
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nagasaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Asai , which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuro Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asai lands with a cross.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asai moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
Asai misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki throwing a counter right hand but Asai manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki looks to land a body kick but Asai moved away.
Asai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asai on the side of the head.
Nagasaki tries to land a front kick but Asai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nagasaki lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Asai throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Asai connects with a right hand. Nagasaki shakes it off.
Asai scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nagasaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asai sprawls and moves away.
Asai misses with a looping right.
Asai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good work by Nagasaki as he checks the leg kick.
Nagasaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nagasaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asai misses with a leg kick.
Nagasaki throwing a counter right hand but Asai manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nagasaki defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nagasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki blocks the body kick.
Nagasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Asai lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki checks the leg kick.
Asai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nagasaki checks a low kick from Asai .#TD#
Nagasaki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asai did well to prevent Nagasaki getting side control.
Asai manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nagasaki keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Asai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Asai misses with some punches.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asai misses with a body punch.
Asai lands an elbow just above Nagasaki 's eye.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nagasaki.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoshihiro Asai .
I think Nagasaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuro Nagasaki!
Yuro Nagasaki retains his bantamweight title!
Yuro Nagasaki made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am the pride of the Rising Sun. 私は世界で最高です'.
The defeated Yoshihiro Asai had this to say: 'Ill Train Harder And Win My Next Fight'. |
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Event:
CFC 441: DeSilva v Proudhon
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joplin! But no joy.
Joplin lands a leg kick that knocks Nagasaki off balance momentarily.
Nagasaki wants to clinch.
Joplin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki throws a lazy right hand but Joplin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagasaki misses with a right hand
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joplin.
Joplin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Nagasaki drives through with a takedown into Joplin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nagasaki looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Joplin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nagasaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Joplin trying to control the position.
Nagasaki postures up in Joplin's guard and throws a big left but Joplin blocks it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Joplin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nagasaki 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.
Joplin controls Nagasaki momentarily but Nagasaki frees himself.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Joplin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki is working Joplin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joplin has momentary wrist control but Nagasaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joplin's head.
Nagasaki cracks Joplin with a solid left hand.
Joplin has momentary wrist control but Nagasaki slips an elbow through the middle.#T2##SUB2#
Joplin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nagasaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nagasaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nagasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nagasaki sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Joplin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagasaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joplin trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Nagasaki trying to control but Joplin is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Joplin controls Nagasaki momentarily but Nagasaki frees himself. #SUB2#
Joplin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nagasaki is aware though and is defending well.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Joplin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nagasaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Joplin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nagasaki cracks Joplin with a solid left hand.#T4#
Nagasaki forces his way into half guard.
Joplin is looking to control Nagasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joplin avoid being mounted?
Nagasaki is trying to control. Joplin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joplin is looking for a sweep. Nagasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nagasaki seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Joplin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yuri Nagasaki!
Yuri Nagasaki is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Yuri Nagasaki 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:
OFK 137 -
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Nagasaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD#
Nagasaki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sripituksakul to the ground. Nagasaki is now in Sripituksakul's guard.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Sripituksakul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Sripituksakul is retaining full guard.
Nagasaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sripituksakul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagasaki is working Sripituksakul over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Nagasaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nagasaki works over Sripituksakul with some ground and pound from guard.
Sripituksakul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nagasaki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sripituksakul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagasaki trying to control the position.
Sripituksakul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagasaki is keeping the position for now.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Sripituksakul postures up.
Sripituksakul passes into half guard.
Nagasaki is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sripituksakul is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Nagasaki still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Nagasaki has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Nagasaki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sripituksakul some visible discomfort.
Nagasaki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nagasaki cracks Sripituksakul with a big elbow.
Sripituksakul is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nagasaki is working Sripituksakul over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sripituksakul gets back to half guard.
Sripituksakul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nagasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sripituksakul keeps working.
Nagasaki 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.
Sripituksakul wants to get back to full guard.
Sripituksakul is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Sripituksakul moves into full guard.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Nagasaki with a nice head shot there.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Sripituksakul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki with a nice head shot there.
Nagasaki cracks Sripituksakul with a solid left hand.
Nagasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sripituksakul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Sripituksakul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki won't allow Sripituksakul to sweep him here.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Nagasaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nagasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Sripituksakul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Nagasaki. #TD#
Nagasaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Sripituksakul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sripituksakul is looking for a sweep. Nagasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Nagasaki is trying to work for a kimura but Sripituksakul is defending well.
Sripituksakul wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sripituksakul can do to turn this around?
Sripituksakul is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nagasaki scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Sripituksakul gets back to full guard.
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.
Sripituksakul wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment.
Nagasaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki prevents Sripituksakul from getting back to his feet.
Nagasaki preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Sripituksakul keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sripituksakul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagasaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Nagasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sripituksakul looking for a guillotine here but Nagasaki defends easily.
Nagasaki preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Nagasaki slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Sripituksakul wants to improve his position but Nagasaki is controlling well.
Sripituksakul is staying active underneath Nagasaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nagasaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sripituksakul is pressing down on Nagasaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sripituksakul is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nagasaki is looking for a sweep. Sripituksakul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sripituksakul wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is defending well.
Nagasaki manages to get to full guard.
Nagasaki 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.#T4#
Sripituksakul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sripituksakul throws a big elbow that misses.
Nagasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sripituksakul is one step ahead there.
Sripituksakul postures up and lands a big shot to Nagasaki's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nagasaki is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Sripituksakul keeping full guard, as Nagasaki tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Nagasaki dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Nagasaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Sripituksakul.
Yuri Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Sripituksakul strikes.
Sripituksakul has a takedown stuffed.
A bone on bone clash there as Sripituksakul blocks the leg kick.
Sripituksakul misses the jab.
Nagasaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sripituksakul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki throws a good cross that connects.
Sripituksakul avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
Sripituksakul misses with an uppercut. Nagasaki saw that one coming.
Nagasaki fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Sripituksakul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagasaki at a distance.
Nagasaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sripituksakul doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Sripituksakul clinches.
Nagasaki gets through Sripituksakul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sripituksakul blocking some punches.
Nagasaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nagasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sripituksakuls head.
Sripituksakul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagasaki's elbow.
A short uppercut from Nagasaki. #BC#
Nagasaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sripituksakul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sripituksakul misses with a straight left. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Sripituksakul.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sripituksakul enables Nagasaki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sripituksakul manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nagasaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Nagasaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagasaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nagasaki lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Nagasaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sripituksakul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nagasaki has managed to get both his arms back between Sripituksakul's legs - danger averted.
Nagasaki looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nagasaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nagasaki working some strikes from top position.
Nagasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sripituksakul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagasaki lands a couple of digs.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Sripituksakul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Sripituksakul keeps moving.
Sripituksakul looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sripituksakul keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Sripituksakul is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sripituksakul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yuri Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Sripituksakul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sripituksakul 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Nagasaki clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Sripituksakul misses with an uppercut.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the head.
Sripituksakul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki misses with a low kick.
Sripituksakul tries to counter with a clinch but Nagasaki shakes him off and moves away.
Sripituksakul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Sripituksakul strikes.
Sripituksakul throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Nagasaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sripituksakul's half guard.
Nagasaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sripituksakul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki prevents Sripituksakul from improving his position.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Nagasaki working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nagasaki lands a nice short elbow.
Nagasaki trying to control the pace.
Sripituksakul gets full guard.#SUB2#
Sripituksakul throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nagasaki uses it to pass to side control.
Nagasaki landing a few strikes.
Nagasaki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Sripituksakul is working from the bottom.
Sripituksakul takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2#
Sripituksakul is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nagasaki landing strikes. #ROC#Sripituksakul is rocked!
Check out the look on Nagasaki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sripituksakul is still in real trouble! Can Nagasaki finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki working the body and head with strikes.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound.
Nagasaki in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Sripituksakul looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Nagasaki turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Nagasaki!
Yuri Nagasaki retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Yuri Nagasaki 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:
OFK 134 - Harper Vs Nagasaki
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Harper jabs at Nagasaki's body.
Harper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harper.
Nagasaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harper on the side of the head.
Harper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harper lands with a nice body punch.
Harper connects with a right hand. Nagasaki shakes it off.
Harper throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Harper's ribcage but misses.
Harper fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nagasaki just manages to avoid it.
Harper slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a shot 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!
Harper misses with a left hand
and Nagasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Nagasaki gets a clinch.
Nagasaki's coach down at Golden Harvest was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nagasaki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Harper.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Harper is leaning against Nagasaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Nagasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Harper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harper's head backwards.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harper.
A little feinted left hand from Harper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Nagasaki as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Harper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nagasaki digs a good body shot into Harper's ribs.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Harper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harper.
Nagasaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Harper.
Nagasaki misses with a hook
and Harper counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Nagasaki blocks the low kick.
Harper misses with a shot to the body
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Nagasaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harper.
Harper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harper throws a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head but Nagasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagasaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Harper swings widly with a right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Harper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki with a nice cross.
Nagasaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harper at a distance.
Nagasaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harper at a distance.
Nagasaki thuds a left hand into Harper's body.
Nagasaki blocks a jab.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses.
Harper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Harper.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
Harper with a hook.
Harper avoids the head kick by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki scores with a nice right hand.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki throws a sloppy head kick and Harper moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Nagasaki.
Harper digs a good body shot into Nagasaki's ribs.
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harper.
Nagasaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Harper misses with a left hand
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagasaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Harper gets caught napping as Nagasaki dives in and scores a takedown. Harper manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Harper 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harper is trying to keep Nagasaki in close.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
Nagasaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harper looking for a sweep. Not yet Harper, not yet.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Nagasaki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Harper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nagasaki lands the left hand.
Harper throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Harper misses with a right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a left to the body.
Jab from Harper.
Harper throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagasaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nagasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the body from Harper misses
and Nagasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harper blocks a head kick by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harper throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Nagasaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Harper.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harper enables Nagasaki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harper manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Harper 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.
Nagasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harper keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harper's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harper is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Nagasaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harper controls the pace.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nagasaki is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nagasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Harper.
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagasaki being controlled here momentarily.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Harper is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harper tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Harper trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Harper wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment.
Nagasaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
Harper has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nagasaki has passed into side control.
Harper tries to improve position but can't.
Nagasaki working the head with strikes.
Harper tries to buck Nagasaki off but Nagasaki is having none of it.#T4#
Nagasaki controlling from side mount.
Harper is not content to let Nagasaki control the position.
Nagasaki looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Harper is avoiding damage well.
Nagasaki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nagasaki wants to control but Harper is keeping him busy.
Nagasaki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Harper is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Nagasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Nagasaki throws a nice head kick!
Nagasaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Harper.
Harper looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Harper avoids it easily.#CL2#
Nagasaki instigates a clinch.
Harper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Nagasaki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Harper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagasaki.
Harper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nagasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki works on Harper's body with a couple of short punches.
Nagasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Harper.
Nagasaki effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Harper fails to land.
Nagasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Yuri Nagasaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Nagasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagasaki scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nagasaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nagasaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Harper backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki pushes Harper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagasaki.
Harper tries a body shot but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
Nagasaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nagasaki throws a head punch that misses.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
Nagasaki taking a breather.
Harper blocking some punches.
Harper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harper misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Harper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nagasaki.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nagasaki lands an uppercut.
Harper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harper blocking some punches.
Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Nagasaki lands a nice uppercut.
Nagasaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harper.
Harper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagasaki is struggling to control the position.
Harper misses with some punches.
#T4#
Nagasaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Harper.
Nagasaki lands a right hand.
Harper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harper blocking some punches.
Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Nagasaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Harper.
Nagasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Nagasaki really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Harper lands with a hook. Nagasaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harper takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Harper misses with a low kick as Nagasaki jumps back.
Nagasaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yuri Nagasaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harper throws a hook but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Harper slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
Harper misses with a body punch
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
Harper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harper swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harper avoids the head kick by Nagasaki.
Harper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki throws a head kick but Harper moves out of range.
Harper misses with a hook.
Harper looks to land a left hand but Nagasaki moved out of range nicely.
Nagasaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Harper lands with a good body shot.
Harper throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Harper throws a big shot that misses.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick which misses Harper's front leg but catches the back leg as Harper tries to avoid it.
Harper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Harper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harper lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nagasaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nagasaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nagasaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harper doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Harper is predictable there
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Harper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab by Nagasaki.
Harper misses with a right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC2#Harper is rocked!
Harper throws a big shot that misses.
Nagasaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Harper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagasaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Harper seems to have got his legs back now.
Harper scores with a sloppy right hand. Nagasaki should have avoided that one.
Harper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harper swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Harper takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki lands with a right hand.
Miguel Harper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagasaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagasaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harper throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Nagasaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harper connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Harper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Harper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harper napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nagasaki looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Harper is avoiding damage well.
Harper manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nagasaki's best efforts.
Nagasaki slows the pace down in half guard.
Harper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Nagasaki trying to control from Harper's half guard. Harper has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Harper working a defensive guard here.
Nagasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki preventing the sweep.
Harper trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.
Harper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nagasaki controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Nagasaki dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Harper.
Harper throws a body kick that misses.
Nagasaki feints the counter takedown.
A lazy left from Nagasaki finds it's target.
Nagasaki lands a slapping body shot.
Nagasaki throws a head kick but Harper moves out of range.
Harper throws out a loose jab but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Harper strikes.
Harper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nagasaki.
Harper misses with a jab to the body
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.#TD2#
Nagasaki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harper wants to hit a sweep here but Nagasaki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Harper there!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Harper taking shots to the head.
Nagasaki breaks from Harper's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Harper is desperately trying to improve his position but Nagasaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Harper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nagasaki trying to control but Harper is having none of it. #T2#
Harper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harper is trying desperately to improve position.
Nagasaki content just to control the position here.
Harper wants to hold on but Nagasaki pushes him away.
Harper taking shots to the head.
Nagasaki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harper can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Nagasaki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nagasaki punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Harper is looking to improve his position but Nagasaki isn't that keen on the idea.
Harper is working hard here to advance position.
Nagasaki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Harper tries to hold on but Nagasaki pushes him away.
Harper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yuri Nagasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nagasaki unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Harper wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Nagasaki celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Nagasaki!
Yuri Nagasaki is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Yuri Nagasaki 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:
OFK 130 -
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Megalos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Megalos misses with an uppercut. Nagasaki saw that one coming.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Megalos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Megalos misses.
Nagasaki cracks Megalos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Megalos missing with a left hand there. Nagasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagasaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Megalos does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nagasaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Megalos sprawls and moves away.
Megalos throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Nagasaki dives in and scores a takedown into Megalos's guard.#ES2#
Megalos pushes Nagasaki off and scrambles back to his feet.
Megalos throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki with a jab.
Megalos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Megalos lands with an overhand left.
Megalos misses with a double jab
and Nagasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Megalos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Megalos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagasaki.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
Megalos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki scores with a jab. Megalos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Megalos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nagasaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Megalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
It looked like Nagasaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Megalos moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki needs to keep his hands up - Megalos had a free shot at his head there.
Good shot there by Megalos.
Jab by Megalos.#T2#
Megalos throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Nagasaki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Megalos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Megalos is looking to stand up but Nagasaki isn't so interested in that idea.
Nagasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nagasaki stops Megalos from standing up.
Nagasaki is stalling in the full guard.
Nagasaki trying to control but Megalos is working from the bottom.
Megalos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Megalos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nagasaki is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Megalos misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Megalos has Nagasaki pushed against the cage.
Megalos trying to stall but Nagasaki improves his position.
Megalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Megalos misses with some punches.
Megalos lands an uppercut.
Nagasaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Megalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Megalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Nagasaki lands with a right to the head.
Megalos blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megalos.
Nagasaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nagasaki prevents a body shot from Megalos.
Megalos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nagasaki up against the cage.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Nagasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Megalos looking to slow down the pace here.
Nagasaki lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Megalos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Megalos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Megalos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Megalos 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.
Megalos ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Megalos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Megalos throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Megalos misses with a wild body shot.
Megalos scores with a hook.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Megalos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yuri Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nagasaki throws a lazy right hand but Megalos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Megalos moves in looking to clinch but Nagasaki pushes him off.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Megalos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Megalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Megalos.
Megalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Megalos moves away and avoids it.
Megalos throws a jab when Nagasaki was well out of range.
Megalos looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Megalos looks to land a body kick but Nagasaki moved away.
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but Megalos slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Megalos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nagasaki's half guard.#SU2#
Megalos decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
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 shot by Megalos.#T1#
Megalos misses with a jab to the body
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Megalos misses.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Megalos.
Megalos scores with a jab to the head.
Nagasaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Megalos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Megalos is rocked!#TD#
Nagasaki dives in and scores a takedown into Megalos's guard.
Megalos is still in real trouble! Can Nagasaki finish him?
Megalos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nagasaki with a nice head shot there.
Megalos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nagasaki is in close to Megalos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki gets to his feet and stands over Megalos, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Megalos felt that one! Nagasaki unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Megalos from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Nagasaki!
A victorious Yuri Nagasaki 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:
OFK 125 - Rhino Vs Barnes
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Tiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Yuri Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tiger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nagasaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.#TD2#
Tiger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nagasaki wants to get back to full guard.
Tiger thows a huge punch but Nagasaki dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Tiger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nagasaki sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Tiger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nagasaki has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Tiger wants to work for an arm triangle but Nagasaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Nagasaki wants to improve his position but Tiger is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Nagasaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Tiger from controlling successfully.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Tiger has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nagasaki trying to control the position.
Nagasaki pulls Tiger in to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tiger stopping the sweep attempt from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki working a defensive guard here.
Tiger preventing the sweep.
Tiger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Tiger from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tiger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Nagasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tiger is aware though and is defending well.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tiger trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tiger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Tiger has gone for a leg lock! Nagasaki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tiger's guard.#REVR##T3#
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nagasaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nagasaki working some strikes from top position.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Tiger keeps moving.
Tiger 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.
Tiger is still trying to improve position.
Tiger controlling Nagasaki's posture.
Nagasaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tiger works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #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.
Tiger trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.
Nagasaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagasaki slips nicely into half guard.
Nagasaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tiger defending well though.
Tiger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nagasaki is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagasaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tiger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagasaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Nagasaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Nagasaki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tiger was covering up waiting for the punch and Nagasaki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nagasaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tiger has momentary wrist control but Nagasaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Tiger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagasaki is one step ahead there.
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nagasaki trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yuri Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tiger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiger can do to turn this around?
Nagasaki passes Tiger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nagasaki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tiger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nagasaki 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.
Tiger is trying is best to control the position here.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Nagasaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tiger won't allow Nagasaki to pass to mount. #T2#
Nagasaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nagasaki connects with a nice short shot to Tiger's temple.
Nagasaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tiger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagasaki.
Tiger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tiger tries to get to full guard but Nagasaki has control of the leg.
Nagasaki working Tiger over with strikes.
Nagasaki winds up and cracks Tiger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tiger is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Tiger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tiger wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping busy.
Tiger taking some punishment here, with Nagasaki in his half guard.
Nagasaki thows a huge punch but Tiger dodges it nicely.
Nagasaki scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Tiger is rocked!
Nagasaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tiger is still in real trouble! Can Nagasaki finish him?
Nagasaki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nagasaki winds up and cracks Tiger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Tiger! More strikes land and this one is all over! Nagasaki jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Nagasaki!
A relieved looking Yuri Nagasaki 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:
OFK 119 - Rhino Vs Kriel
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Nagasaki. #ROC#Avetisyan is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Edgar Avetisyan has been cut.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avetisyan.
Avetisyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagasaki finish him?
Yuri Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avetisyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avetisyan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but Avetisyan slips the punch.
Avetisyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Avetisyan throws out a counter right but Nagasaki avoids it with no problem.
Nagasaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Avetisyan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Avetisyan seems to have recovered his senses.
Avetisyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Avetisyan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Avetisyan throws a sloppy head kick and Nagasaki moves out of range easily.
Nagasaki checks the leg kick.
Nagasaki thumps Avetisyan with a low kick.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Avetisyan circles away.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avetisyan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagasaki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki connects with a looping right hand.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Avetisyan moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Nagasaki is looking to land body kicks.
Avetisyan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagasaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Edgar Avetisyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Nagasaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Avetisyan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Avetisyan pushes Nagasaki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nagasaki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nagasaki sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Avetisyan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Avetisyan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Avetisyan taking a bit of punishment here - Nagasaki scoring with strikes.
Avetisyan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nagasaki has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Avetisyan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nagasaki connects with a decent elbow.
Nagasaki controlling the position.
Avetisyan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Avetisyan tries to escape but Nagasaki is in control.
Nagasaki taking a breather here.
Nagasaki is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki scores with punches from side control.
Nagasaki grinds an elbow into Avetisyan's temple.
Avetisyan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nagasaki is controlling him well.
Nagasaki working the head with strikes.
Nagasaki taking a breather here. #T3#
Nagasaki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Avetisyan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nagasaki has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nagasaki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Avetisyan tries to escape but Nagasaki is in control.
Nagasaki tries to move to mount but Avetisyan blocks the move with his legs.
Avetisyan wants to get back to his feet but Nagasaki drags him back down.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Avetisyan stops Nagasaki from passing to mount.
Nagasaki lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Nagasaki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nagasaki cracks Avetisyan with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Nagasaki immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Avetisyan is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Nagasaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Nagasaki!
Yuri Nagasaki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC TEST 6
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Santosh Nagasaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Theodore Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nagasaki clinches with his opponent.
We've been informed that Rothschild has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rothschild is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nagasaki pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Nagasaki has clasped his hands together around Rothschild's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nagasaki (4) vs (0) Rothschild
Rothschild is not content to let Nagasaki control the position. #SUB#
Nagasaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rothschild knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Nagasaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rothschild knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nagasaki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rothschild rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nagasaki's guard! Nice work there by Rothschild! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nagasaki (4) vs (2) Rothschild#T1##SUB#
Rothschild avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rothschild trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Rothschild looking to sit in guard and control but Nagasaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nagasaki (6) vs (2) Rothschild#T2#
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Rothschild is keeping the position.
Nagasaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nagasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rothschild looking for a sweep. Not yet Rothschild, not yet. #SUB2#
Rothschild looking for a guillotine here but Nagasaki defends easily.
Nagasaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Rothschild keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rothschild keeping full guard, as Nagasaki tries to pass.
Rothschild not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Nagasaki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rothschild looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rothschild looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rothschild! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nagasaki (6) vs (6) Rothschild
Rothschild is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nagasaki's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Rothschild is looking to take a break and control but Nagasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rothschild is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nagasaki will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to half guard.
Rothschild controlling the position from side mount. #T5#
Nagasaki is trying to improve his position.
Rothschild trying to control the action but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Rothschild is looking to take a break and control but Nagasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rothschild wants to control for a moment but Nagasaki uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T7#
Rothschild is keen to just control but Nagasaki is a slippery customer.
Rothschild keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rothschild's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8##SUB#
Nagasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rothschild pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Nagasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9##SUB#
Nagasaki with the active half guard here but Rothschild passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nagasaki (6) vs (9) Rothschild
Nagasaki gets back to half guard.
Rothschild seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nagasaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10##SUB#
Nagasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Nagasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rothschild pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Rothschild seems content to control.#SUB#
Nagasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Nagasaki is not content to let Rothschild control the position.#SUB#
Nagasaki actively working from the bottom here.
Rothschild trying to control the pace. #T12#
Nagasaki wants to get back to full guard.
Rothschild is pressing down on Nagasaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nagasaki is holding on for now.
Nagasaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rothschild controls the pace.#T13#
Rothschild wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving. #T14##SUB#
Nagasaki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rothschild stacks Nagasaki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rothschild! Score +3 for passing guard: Nagasaki (6) vs (12) Rothschild
Nagasaki is looking for a sweep.
Rothschild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagasaki keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagasaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rothschild wins on points by 12 to 6. |
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Event:
OWGP RIO 3
Date: Aug 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Santosh Nagasaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Theodore Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nagasaki has Rothschild up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagasaki gets underhooks to prevent Rothschild's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Nagasaki has picked Rothschild up - he's going for a ride! Nagasaki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nagasaki (2) vs (0) Rothschild
Nagasaki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rothschild wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nagasaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nagasaki is looking to advance position but Rothschild won't allow it. #SUB#
Nagasaki seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Nagasaki controlling the pace.
Rothschild is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Rothschild felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Nagasaki is working for a submission of some sort.
Nagasaki trying to control from Rothschild's half guard. Rothschild has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Rothschild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rothschild is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nagasaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Nagasaki'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.
Nagasaki looking to pass the guard.
Nagasaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nagasaki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nagasaki wants to pass to mount but Rothschild is defending the position.
Rothschild tries to get to full guard but Nagasaki has control of the leg. #T4##SUB#
Nagasaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rothschild has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Nagasaki is looking for submissions but instead, Rothschild has regained full guard.
Nagasaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rothschild keeping full guard, as Nagasaki tries to pass.
Nagasaki postures up.
#T5#
Rothschild keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki trying to control but Rothschild is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nagasaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Further stalling from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is pushing down on Rothschild's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rothschild is fighting to maintain full guard but Nagasaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rothschild wants to improve his position but Nagasaki is controlling well.
#T7##SUB#
Nagasaki is trying to work for a kimura but Rothschild is defending well.
Nagasaki sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Nagasaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rothschild sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nagasaki in particular looking to stall.
Nagasaki wants to take a breather but Rothschild is having none of it. #T8#
Rothschild controlling the position for now.
Nagasaki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nagasaki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rothschild trying to control but Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rothschild is staying active underneath Nagasaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Nagasaki wants to free his trapped foot but Rothschild is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nagasaki wants to control but Rothschild is keeping him busy.
Nagasaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rothschild is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nagasaki passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nagasaki (5) vs (0) Rothschild#SUB#
Nagasaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rothschild has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Rothschild's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Rothschild is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Rothschild's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Nagasaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rothschild struggling a bit here.#T11#
Nagasaki trying to control the position but Rothschild is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rothschild holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
You can see the frustration on Rothschild's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12##SUB#
Nagasaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rothschild, who protects the arm well.
Rothschild is trying to escape the position but Nagasaki is controlling the position.
Rothschild wants to control but Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki trying to control the position but Rothschild is working away. #SUB#
Nagasaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Rothschild is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB#
Nagasaki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Nagasaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nagasaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T14#
Rothschild is not content to let Nagasaki control the position.
Rothschild can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagasaki controlling from side mount.
Rothschild is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nagasaki takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Santosh Nagasaki 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:
CWC TEST 3
Date: Aug 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jimmy Nitro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Santosh Nagasaki!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nitro wants to clinch up but Nagasaki keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Nagasaki clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Nagasaki lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nitro (0) vs (2) Nagasaki
Nagasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nitro is keeping the position for now.
Nagasaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Nagasaki drops back looking for a leg! Nitro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nitro manages to kick Nagasaki off! Nagasaki jumps back into Nitro's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nagasaki passes Nitro's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Nagasaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nitro is looking to control Nagasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nitro avoid being mounted?
Nagasaki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Nagasaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nitro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Nagasaki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Nagasaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Nagasaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nitro is just riding it out for now. Nagasaki eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Nagasaki performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Nagasaki is working for a submission of some sort.
Nitro is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Nagasaki is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Nagasaki is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nagasaki is taking a breather. Nitro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T5##SUB2#
Nagasaki is working for a submission of some sort.
Nagasaki controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Nagasaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nitro wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping busy.
#T6##SUB2#
Nitro is defending against the submission attempts here by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nagasaki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Nagasaki passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nitro (0) vs (5) Nagasaki
Nagasaki looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Nagasaki with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nitro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8##SUB2#
Nagasaki working for a guillotine from mount but Nitro is in no mood to give up.
Nitro is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Nagasaki working for a submission but Nitro is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Nagasaki looking to isolate an arm here. Nitro doesn't see it coming and as Nagasaki extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Nagasaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santosh Nagasaki!
Our winner, Santosh Nagasaki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
PFC 259 Petrov vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Nagasaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tattoo Guy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nagasaki.
Tattoo Guy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nagasaki's guard. #REVB#
Tattoo Guy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tattoo Guy throws an elbow that misses. Nagasaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tattoo Guy's guard. Nice move by Nagasaki!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Nagasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nagasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Tattoo Guy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tattoo Guy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nagasaki throws an elbow that misses. Tattoo Guy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nagasaki's guard. Nice move by Tattoo Guy!#REVB##T1#
Tattoo Guy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tattoo Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagasaki controlling the position.
Tattoo Guy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nagasaki is proving hard to escape from.
Tattoo Guy postures up in Nagasaki's guard and throws a big left but Nagasaki blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tattoo Guy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagasaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Nagasaki stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Tattoo Guy throws up his legs and catches Nagasaki in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Nagasaki tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Tattoo Guy! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stupid Tattoo Guy!
Stupid Tattoo Guy 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:
PFC 253 Golovkin vs Joy
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Sagaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sagaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Sagaki's head but Sagaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sagaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Sagaki.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Sagaki tries to counter with a takedown but Nagasaki is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
Sagaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sagaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sagaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Sagaki shoots in and drives through. Nagasaki sprawls well.#T1#
Nagasaki lands a right hook to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
Santosh Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Nagasaki coming out on top.
Sagaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Nagasaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sagaki avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
Sagaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sagaki blocks a jab.
Sagaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sagaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sagaki is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Sagaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nagasaki sprawls well initially but Sagaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sagaki wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Sagaki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nagasaki controlling the position for now.
Nagasaki wants to improve his position but Sagaki is controlling well.
#T2#
Sagaki trying to control from half guard but Nagasaki is working away.
Sagaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nagasaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki is staying active underneath Sagaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nagasaki is trying to control but can't.
Nagasaki has hold of Sagaki's hands but Sagaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sagaki 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.
Sagaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Sagaki.
Sagaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Nagasaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki is looking for a sweep. Sagaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Sagaki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sagaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nagasaki has his hands clasped together around Sagaki's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki gets back to full guard.
Nagasaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sagaki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sagaki has his foot on Nagasaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nagasaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Sagaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving. #T4#
Nagasaki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sagaki trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Sagaki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nagasaki escapes and throws Sagaki's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nagasaki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sagaki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sagaki is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Sagaki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nagasaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sagaki is in Nagasaki's guard.
Sagaki wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Sagaki wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is keeping the position.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nagasaki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sagaki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki lands a couple of elbows.
Nagasaki keeping full guard, as Sagaki tries to pass.
Sagaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Sagaki passes Nagasaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sagaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nagasaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nagasaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Takumi Sagaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sagaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagasaki is keeping the position for now.
Nagasaki is controlling Sagaki's posture.
Sagaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Sagaki throwing strikes from guard but Nagasaki blocks nicely.
Sagaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sagaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nagasaki pulls Sagaki in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Sagaki moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Nagasaki.
Sagaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nagasaki is out of range and Sagaki settles back down. #T3#
Sagaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nagasaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sagaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nagasaki throws a series of punches but Sagaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Santosh Nagasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Sagaki moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nagasaki as he avoids it easily.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sagaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sagaki.
Sagaki throws a head kick but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki thows a leg kick but Sagaki checks it #TD#
so Sagaki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Nagasaki pulls Sagaki in close to prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagaki passes Nagasaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sagaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nagasaki wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sagaki is trying for a kimura here. Nagasaki looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sagaki wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takumi Sagaki!
An intense looking Takumi Sagaki took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'My Mat Mofo.'. |
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Event:
PFC 244 Sitsongrit vs Kenobi
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Nagasaki gets a clinch.
Nagasaki keeps control of Traveller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nagasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagasaki has Traveller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Traveller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nagasaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Traveller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Traveller.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the head.
Traveller has a couple of punches blocked by Nagasaki.
Traveller blocks an uppercut.
Traveller takes a shot to the head.
Nagasaki blocking some punches.
I was talking to Traveller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nagasaki keeps control of Traveller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nagasaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
Nagasaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traveller tries a body shot but Nagasaki blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagasaki.
Traveller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagasaki scores with a shot to the side of Traveller's head.
Traveller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traveller can't find room to land a body shot as Nagasaki controls the action.
Traveller lands a body shot. #T1#
Nagasaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nagasaki blocking some punches.
Traveller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Traveller or not.
A nice left hand lands by Traveller.
Traveller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Nagasaki fails to land.
Nagasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traveller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a body shot.
Nagasaki scores with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Nagasaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Traveller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Traveller scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Traveller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traveller throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Nagasaki has Traveller pressed against the cage, preventing Traveller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Traveller.
Nagasaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Traveller scores with a shot to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Traveller blocks an uppercut.
Traveller misses with the head strike.
Nagasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagasaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Traveller.
Nagasaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Traveller seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nagasaki can turn it around.
A short uppercut from Nagasaki.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traveller has a couple of punches blocked by Nagasaki.
Traveller lands a body punch.
Nagasaki lands a left hand.
Nagasaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Traveller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nagasaki misses with a two punch combination.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Traveller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagasaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
A clash of legs there as Traveller blocks the low kick.
Traveller throws a jab when Nagasaki was well out of range.
Traveller lands a nice shot to the body.
Traveller lunges at Nagasaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nagasaki's hand.
Nagasaki throws a wild body kick that Traveller sees coming a mile off.
Nagasaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Traveller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Traveller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nagasaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Traveller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Astro Traveller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santosh Nagasaki.
Traveller lands a lovely overhand right.
Nagasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Traveller counters with a straight right hand.
Traveller throws a big shot that misses.
Traveller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Traveller's head but Traveller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Traveller feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nagasaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Traveller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Traveller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santosh Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki looks to land a left hand but Traveller moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Nagasaki there.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Traveller.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Traveller.
Nagasaki is looking to clinch.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Traveller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Traveller as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Traveller gets caught napping as Nagasaki dives in and scores a takedown. Traveller manages to retain guard.
Traveller is looking to stand back up but Nagasaki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Traveller.
Traveller tries to kick Nagasaki off but Nagasaki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Traveller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Traveller defending well though.
Traveller wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Astro Traveller dominated that round.
That's time! Traveller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Traveller clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagasaki.
Astro Traveller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Traveller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traveller gets through Nagasaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traveller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traveller lands a hook that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Traveller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Traveller.
Traveller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traveller blocking some punches.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traveller presses Nagasaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Traveller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagasaki can't get the takedown.
Traveller misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Traveller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traveller has a couple of punches blocked by Nagasaki.
Traveller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagasaki can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nagasaki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nagasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Traveller manages to break the clinch.
Astro Traveller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Traveller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Traveller throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki with the counter takedown but Traveller avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Traveller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nagasaki doesn't seem phased though.
Nagasaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nagasaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Traveller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Astro Traveller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santosh Nagasaki.
Nagasaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Traveller circles away.
Traveller misses the jab.
Nagasaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nagasaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Traveller.
Traveller scores with a body shot.
Nagasaki cracks Traveller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Traveller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nagasaki.
Astro Traveller is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Nagasaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Traveller has Nagasaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagasaki throws a head punch that misses.
Traveller misses with a punch to the body.
Traveller lands a hook that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Traveller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Traveller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Traveller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nagasaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traveller manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki dives in and grabs Traveller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Traveller pushes down on Nagasaki's head and hops out.
Traveller seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Traveller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Traveller.
Traveller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagasaki at a distance.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Traveller moved out of range.
Traveller lands with a cross.
Traveller tries to clinch
and Nagasaki counters with a leg kick.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut
and Traveller counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Traveller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Traveller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki wants to clinch.
Traveller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick from Traveller, right into the meat of the thigh.
Traveller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traveller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagasaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Traveller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Traveller slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
A cross from Traveller lands.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Traveller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Traveller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Nagasaki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Traveller wants to get back to his feet but Nagasaki drags him back down.
Nagasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Traveller is trying to buck Nagasaki off.
Nagasaki misses with the ground and pound.
Nagasaki wants to control but Traveller is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Astro Traveller dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nagasaki shoots for a takedown but Traveller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nagasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Traveller.
Traveller moves out of range as Nagasaki throws a body kick.
Traveller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Traveller looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Traveller.#TD2#
Nagasaki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Traveller did well to prevent Nagasaki getting side control.
Traveller wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Traveller kicks Nagasaki off and gets back to his feet.
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Traveller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nagasaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Traveller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasaki fails with the takedown
and Traveller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Astro Traveller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santosh Nagasaki.
Nagasaki blocks a jab.
Traveller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Traveller lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Traveller moves into the clinch.
Nagasaki lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Traveller presses Nagasaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nagasaki throws a head punch that misses.
Traveller lands a shoulder strike.
Traveller misses with the head strike.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Traveller prevents a body shot from Nagasaki.
Traveller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nagasaki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traveller.
A head punch on the inside from Nagasaki fails to land.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
Traveller swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Traveller.
Nagasaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Traveller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traveller tries to work over Nagasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Nagasaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Traveller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traveller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traveller.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nagasaki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traveller.
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!
Traveller swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traveller working aggressively here.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
Traveller has a couple of punches blocked by Nagasaki.
Traveller prevents the takedown attempt.
Traveller lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Traveller.
Traveller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nagasaki fails to land.
Traveller misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Traveller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nagasaki.
Traveller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Traveller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Traveller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Traveller connects with an inside leg kick.
Traveller throws a head kick but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Traveller lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Traveller slips under a jab.
Traveller with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Nagasaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Traveller is trying to break the clinch but Nagasaki has him pressed against the cage.
Traveller blocks a body shot from Nagasaki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagasaki.
Santosh Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Traveller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Nagasaki is working for takedown but Traveller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nagasaki throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Traveller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traveller blocking some punches.
Traveller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Traveller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Traveller misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Nagasaki.
Traveller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
Traveller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Traveller prevents a body shot from Nagasaki.
Traveller can't find room to land a body shot as Nagasaki controls the action.
A body shot lands from Traveller.
Nagasaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Traveller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nagasaki blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Astro Traveller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Traveller, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Astro Traveller!
Astro Traveller 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:
PFC 240 Golovkin vs Puno
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut.
Kenobi defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki tried to score with a low kick but Kenobi checks it.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Kenobi ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kenobi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenobi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki throws a right hand that misses
and Kenobi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Kenobi.
Kenobi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Nagasaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nagasaki misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kenobi counter with a right hand.
Kenobi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagasaki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Obi Wan Kenobi has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenobi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nagasaki is able to avoid easily.
Nagasaki takes one to the chin there.
Nagasaki walks into a straight right hand from Kenobi.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Kenobi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kenobi cracks Nagasaki with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Kenobi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kenobi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kenobi moves in looking to clinch but Nagasaki pushes him off.#CL#
Nagasaki closes the distance and clinches.
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
Nagasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenobi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kenobi wants to get back to striking at distance but Nagasaki won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenobi.
Nagasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kenobi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Kenobi.
#BC2#
Kenobi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Kenobi.
Kenobi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Nagasaki finds it's way through Kenobi's defenses.
Nagasaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki lands with a right hand.
Nagasaki 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.
Kenobi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab. #T2#
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
Nagasaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kenobi swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Kenobi strikes.
Kenobi walks into a left hand. #TD#
Nagasaki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nagasaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kenobi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kenobi wants to get back to full guard.
Kenobi manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenobi pulls Nagasaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Nagasaki from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Nagasaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kenobi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nagasaki throws an elbow that misses. Kenobi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nagasaki's guard. Nice move by Kenobi!#REVB##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nagasaki keeping full guard, as Kenobi tries to pass.
Kenobi wants to get up but he can't break Nagasaki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kenobi won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here.
Kenobi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kenobi won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here.
Kenobi looking to pass the guard.
Kenobi preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki has control of Kenobi's left arm, preventing Kenobi from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Santosh Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Obi Wan Kenobi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kenobi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagasaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nagasaki attempts a counter takedown but Kenobi avoids it well and moves away.
Kenobi lands a leg kick that knocks Nagasaki off balance momentarily.
Kenobi misses with a right hand
and Nagasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Kenobi ducked under it nicely.
Kenobi tries a quick counter leg kick but Nagasaki is wise to it.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Kenobi strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kenobi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nagasaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nagasaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Kenobi ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki tries to clinch but Kenobi is having none of it.
Nagasaki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nagasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kenobi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenobi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagasaki's head backwards.
Nagasaki blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Kenobi.
Kenobi punishes Nagasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Nagasaki scores with a hook to the body. Kenobi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kenobi defends it nicely.#T1#
Nagasaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Kenobi misses with an uppercut.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Kenobi misses with a body punch
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagasaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nagasaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kenobi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obi Wan Kenobi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenobi lands with a nice body kick. #TD#
Nagasaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kenobi's guard.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kenobi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagasaki is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenobi trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.
Nagasaki postures up in Kenobi's guard and throws a big left but Kenobi blocks it. #T2#
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet but Nagasaki passes into half guard.
Santosh Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nagasaki is nestled in close to Kenobi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nagasaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kenobi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kenobi regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenobi has momentary wrist control but Nagasaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Kenobi seems keen to control Nagasaki's posture.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenobi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenobi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.
Nagasaki throwing strikes but missing.
Nagasaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ES2#
Kenobi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nagasaki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kenobi lands a head shot.
Kenobi misses with a leg kick.
Kenobi is looking to slow Nagasaki down with leg kicks. #TD#
Nagasaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kenobi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki tries to roll over but Kenobi keeps him under control.
Kenobi stalling. #T4#
Nagasaki is looking to control Kenobi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nagasaki avoid being mounted?
Kenobi trying to control from half guard but Nagasaki is working away.
Kenobi tries to stand and escape but Nagasaki is controlling the position.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki gets full guard.
Kenobi content to stall in guard here.
Nagasaki 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Obi Wan Kenobi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Obi Wan Kenobi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nagasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenobi throws out the jab.
Nagasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenobi throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Nagasaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenobi doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki with a nice cross.
Kenobi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagasaki's head backwards.
Nagasaki goes for a double leg but Kenobi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kenobi continues to drive forward.
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenobi scores with a shot to the side of Nagasaki's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kenobi.
Kenobi scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Kenobi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenobi lands a nice hook to Nagasaki's body. Nagasaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenobi is looking to score with low kicks.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenobi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki blocks a leg kick.
Nagasaki throwing a counter right hand but Kenobi manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kenobi scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Kenobi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kenobi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kenobi slips a jab from Nagasaki.
Kenobi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
Kenobi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Kenobi strikes.
Kenobi defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
Kenobi looks to throw a body kick
and Nagasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenobi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Kenobi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nagasaki's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
Kenobi lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
It looked like Nagasaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenobi.
Nagasaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenobi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, jab by Kenobi - just one landing.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Kenobi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kenobi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Kenobi misses with a hook.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenobi with a nice calf kick.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Kenobi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nagasaki lands a really nice looking cross but Kenobi seems unphased.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenobi.
Kenobi looks to throw a body kick
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagasaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A cross from Kenobi lands.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenobi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kenobi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nagasaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
Kenobi connects with the punch.
Kenobi throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nagasaki counters with a single leg into guard. Kenobi didn't expect that.
Kenobi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kenobi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Kenobi avoids it easily.
Kenobi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
Nagasaki checks a low kick from Kenobi.#T4#
Nagasaki with a poor takedown
and Kenobi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenobi.
Kenobi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kenobi misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Nagasaki does it's job there.
Kenobi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.#CL2#
Kenobi takes the fight into the clinch.
Kenobi is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Kenobi manages to break the clinch.
Kenobi lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nagasaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nagasaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kenobi throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.
Kenobi wants to slow Nagasaki down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses its target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Wan Kenobi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kenobi 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Wan Kenobi!
A very excited looking Obi Wan Kenobi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
PFC 233 Po vs Taus
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Tattoo Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tattoo Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Stupid Tattoo Guy has been cut.
Tattoo Guy throws a right and a left that Nagasaki avoids nicely.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick that knocks Tattoo Guy off balance momentarily.
Tattoo Guy moves out of range of the strikes.
Tattoo Guy throws a sloppy head kick and Nagasaki moves out of range easily.
Tattoo Guy connects with a solid leg kick.
Tattoo Guy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jab by Tattoo Guy.
A swing and a miss from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy backing away here, and Nagasaki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tattoo Guy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tattoo Guy throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagasaki counters with an outside leg kick.
Tattoo Guy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Tattoo Guy.
Nagasaki cracks Tattoo Guy with an open hand slap.
Tattoo Guy scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
A jab from Tattoo Guy finds it's way through Nagasaki's defenses.
Tattoo Guy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tattoo Guy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tattoo Guy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagasaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Tattoo Guy's head.
Nagasaki blocks a head kick by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagasaki on the side of the head.
Tattoo Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tattoo Guy misses the jab.
Nagasaki cracks Tattoo Guy with a good jab.
Tattoo Guy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tattoo Guy slips a jab from Nagasaki.
Sloppy strikes from Tattoo Guy. Those never looked like landing.
Tattoo Guy looks for the body kick but Nagasaki saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nagasaki! But no joy.
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Nagasaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nagasaki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2#
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut.
Nagasaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tattoo Guy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tattoo Guy throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki blocks a head kick by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Tattoo Guy.
Nagasaki misses with a hook
and Tattoo Guy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tattoo Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Tattoo Guy should have avoided that one.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki connects with a body shot that sends Tattoo Guy's belly button to the back.
Tattoo Guy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tattoo Guy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tattoo Guy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Nagasaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick which misses Tattoo Guy's front leg but catches the back leg as Tattoo Guy tries to avoid it. #T3#
Tattoo Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tattoo Guy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tattoo Guy misses with a hook
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tattoo Guy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagasaki.
Tattoo Guy moves away from the strike by Nagasaki.
Tattoo Guy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick.
Nagasaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tattoo Guy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nagasaki dodges the punch combination from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tattoo Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tattoo Guy.
Nagasaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Tattoo Guy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tattoo Guy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tattoo Guy lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice cross by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Tattoo Guy moved out of range.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Tattoo Guy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki is trying to maintain the position but Tattoo Guy is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tattoo Guy scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stupid Tattoo Guy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stupid Tattoo Guy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tattoo Guy throws a lazy uppercut
and Tattoo Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagasaki moves forwards but Tattoo Guy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Tattoo Guy moved out of range.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tattoo Guy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Nagasaki clinches up with Tattoo Guy and pushes him back against the cage.
Tattoo Guy blocks an uppercut.
Tattoo Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Tattoo Guy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagasaki can do to turn this around?
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
Nagasaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tattoo Guy backwards.
Tattoo Guy throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tattoo Guy.
Nagasaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Tattoo Guy backwards.
Tattoo Guy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tattoo Guy blocks an uppercut.
Nagasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tattoo Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tattoo Guy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Nagasaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tattoo Guy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tattoo Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Nagasaki.
Tattoo Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tattoo Guy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tattoo Guy lands with a right to the head.
Nagasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Tattoo Guy controls his hands.
Nagasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
Tattoo Guy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagasaki's elbow.
Tattoo Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tattoo Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Tattoo Guy works on Nagasaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Nagasaki tries a body shot but Tattoo Guy blocks it.
Tattoo Guy misses with a body punch.
Tattoo Guy blocks an uppercut.
Tattoo Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagasaki. #T2#
Tattoo Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stupid Tattoo Guy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
Tattoo Guy is leaning against Nagasaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Tattoo Guy on the inside.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Nagasaki digs a right hand into Tattoo Guy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tattoo Guy's gas tank.
Tattoo Guy misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagasaki.
Tattoo Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tattoo Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tattoo Guy lands a hook that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Nagasaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Tattoo Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Nagasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Tattoo Guy controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagasaki.
Tattoo Guy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tattoo Guy scores with a shot to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Tattoo Guy tries to throw a body punch but Nagasaki avoids it by throwing Tattoo Guy back against the cage. #T3#
Nagasaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tattoo Guy backwards.
Nagasaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Tattoo Guy backwards.
Tattoo Guy blocking some punches.
Tattoo Guy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
Nagasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Nagasaki as the two fighters clinch.
Nagasaki tries a body shot but Tattoo Guy blocks it.
Tattoo Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tattoo Guy backwards.
Tattoo Guy blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nagasaki fails to land.
Nagasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagasaki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tattoo Guy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Nagasaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Tattoo Guy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tattoo Guy 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.#T4#
Nagasaki keeping control of the position.
Tattoo Guy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nagasaki's head.
Tattoo Guy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tattoo Guy prevents Nagasaki from improving his position.
Nagasaki regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy postures up in Nagasaki's guard and throws a big left but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nagasaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Santosh Nagasaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stupid Tattoo Guy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tattoo Guy connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
Tattoo Guy throws a leg kick
and Tattoo Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagasaki misses with a shot to the body
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tattoo Guy fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Nagasaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tattoo Guy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tattoo Guy is looking to slow Nagasaki down with leg kicks.
Nagasaki lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattoo Guy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tattoo Guy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagasaki throws a lazy right hand but Tattoo Guy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Tattoo Guy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki tries to move into range but Tattoo Guy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Tattoo Guy throws a hook but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Tattoo Guy ducked under it nicely.
Tattoo Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tattoo Guy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tattoo Guy.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tattoo Guy lands a jab to the head.
Tattoo Guy slips a straight right by Nagasaki.
Tattoo Guy thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tattoo Guy throws a leg kick but Nagasaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tattoo Guy moves away from the strike by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tattoo Guy.
Stupid Tattoo Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Tattoo Guy lands.
A lazy left from Tattoo Guy finds it's target.#CL2#
Nagasaki forces Tattoo Guy back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Nagasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagasaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tattoo Guy backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tattoo Guy.
Nagasaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Tattoo Guy.
Nagasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tattoo Guy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nagasaki throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tattoo Guy fails to land.
Nagasaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tattoo Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki tries to throw a body punch but Tattoo Guy avoids it by throwing Nagasaki back against the cage. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is leaning against Tattoo Guy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tattoo Guy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagasaki.
A head punch on the inside from Nagasaki fails to land.
Nagasaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Tattoo Guy backwards.
Nagasaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Tattoo Guy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tattoo Guy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Tattoo Guy.
Nagasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki tries to work over Tattoo Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagasaki tries to throw a body punch but Tattoo Guy avoids it by throwing Nagasaki back against the cage.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
Nagasaki blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tattoo Guy fails to land.
Nagasaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Nagasaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagasaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tattoo Guy blocks a body shot from Nagasaki.
A head punch on the inside from Nagasaki fails to land.
Tattoo Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Tattoo Guy misses with some punches.
Tattoo Guy lands an uppercut.
Nagasaki throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tattoo Guy.
Nagasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nagasaki fails to land.
Nagasaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nagasaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagasaki lands with a light punch inside.
Tattoo Guy misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagasaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Santosh Nagasaki.
I think Nagasaki 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
A very excited looking Santosh Nagasaki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
PFC 225 Tuala vs Kemp
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Nagasaki scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Williams misses.
Nagasaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
letting Nagasaki counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
Nagasaki defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williams takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Williams.
A little feinted left hand from Nagasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams lands with a straight right. Nagasaki didn't see that one coming.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Nagasaki moved out of range nicely.
Nagasaki walks into a left hand.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Nagasaki blocks a jab.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki walks into a left hand.
Williams 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.#TD#
Nagasaki scores with a takedown into Williams's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Nagasaki with a nice head shot there.
Nagasaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nagasaki postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagasaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Nagasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Nagasaki throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Nagasaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams wants to stand and escape but Nagasaki is having none of it.
Nagasaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagasaki.
Nagasaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nagasaki somewhat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nagasaki swinging wildly here.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams throws out a counter right but Nagasaki avoids it with no problem.
Williams throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Williams walks into a left hand.
A jab from Williams misses.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Santosh Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagasaki lands with a shot to the body.
Williams lands a jab.
Williams clobbers Nagasaki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Nagasaki throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
As Williams looks to move away, Nagasaki throws a big counter combo but Williams just gets out of the way.
Nagasaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nagasaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams 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.
Williams misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses its target.
Jab from Nagasaki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Williams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Nagasaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Williams!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Nagasaki wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Nagasaki misses with the ground and pound.
Williams is pushing Nagasaki's head away, looking to escape. Nagasaki manages to hold on to the position though.
Williams dodges the ground and pound from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki scoring with punches from side control.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound but Williams is defending the strikes.
Nagasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Nagasaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Nagasaki drags him back down.
Nagasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
We've been hearing good reports from Nagasaki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The strikes coming from Nagasaki are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A lull in the action here.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Williams is avoiding damage well.
Williams parries the strikes from Nagasaki easily there. Nagasaki is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Williams to escape.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nagasaki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nagasaki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nagasaki misses with the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Nagasaki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nagasaki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nagasaki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williams to see if he's OK.
Williams defending against the ground and pound.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Santosh Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nagasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
It looked like Nagasaki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Williams.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Wayne Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Williams lands with a cross.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Williams misses.
Nagasaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Nagasaki shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagasaki's hands.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nagasaki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Wayne Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Nagasaki does it's job there.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Nagasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Nagasaki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Williams quickly recovers to half guard.
Williams pushes Nagasaki off but Nagasaki dives into side control.
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!
Nagasaki content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Nagasaki misses with the ground and pound.
Nagasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Nagasaki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Williams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagasaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Nagasaki lands a nice forearm strike.
Nagasaki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williams to see if he's OK.
Nagasaki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nagasaki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Williams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nagasaki wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Nagasaki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Williams dodges the ground and pound from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki tries to move to mount but Williams blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Nagasaki working the ground and pound. #ES2#
Williams explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams misses with a body punch
and Nagasaki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Santosh Nagasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nagasaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
A jab lands there for Williams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Nagasaki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Williams.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagasaki scores with a hook.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Wayne Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams 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.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wayne Williams.
I think Nagasaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
Our winner, Santosh Nagasaki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
PFC 216 Golovkin vs Matsunaga
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
L stuns Nagasaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Nagasaki finds it's way through L's defenses.
Nagasaki defending well as L loads up on a big left hand.
L throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but L moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for L.
L throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by L.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
L misses the shot to the body.
L lands a nice looking body shot.
Nagasaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and L counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagasaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
L on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nagasaki. Nagasaki obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for L.
Nagasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by L.
An attempted straight right counter from L misses the target.
L chopping away at his opponent's legs.
L looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
Nagasaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Nagasaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
L ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki catches L with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nagasaki with a poor takedown
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qun L has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santosh Nagasaki.
Nice straight punches there by L. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of L.
L jabs Nagasaki right on the nose. Nagasaki blinks but takes it well.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but L manages to avoid it.
L throws a big shot that misses.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by L.
L scores with a kick to the body.
Nagasaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki 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.
Qun L is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. L looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
L throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by L's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nagasaki takes a swing at L's ribcage but misses. #T2#
L moves away from the strike by Nagasaki.
L scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
L loads up on a big right hand but Nagasaki slips the punch.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says L as he avoids it easily.
Nagasaki misses with a right hand
and L counters with a low kick, right behind Nagasaki 's knee.
L keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from L.
#TD2#
Nagasaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nagasaki throwing shots but L is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but L is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagasaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
L has hold of Nagasaki's hands but Nagasaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Nagasaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nagasaki misses with a head shot. L uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
L wants to sweep but no luck.
Nagasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but L is retaining full guard.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but L keeps moving. #T4#
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.
L is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nagasaki stands and throws L's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nagasaki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but L sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nagasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but L keeps working.
Nagasaki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
L is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nagasaki lands a nice forearm strike.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Qun L dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
L throws a sloppy body shot
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. L moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
L tries to clinch
and Nagasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nagasaki takes one to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nagasaki.
Qun L is winning the standup battle so far.
L keeps Nagasaki at a distance using the push kick.
L stuns Nagasaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
L feints and then cracks Nagasaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nagasaki down.
L takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy right hand. L should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
L throws out a powerful jab.
L throws the kick towards the body but Nagasaki avoids it.
L paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
L takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
L displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
L tries to land a leg kick but Nagasaki saw it coming and moves away.
Nagasaki lunges at L with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by L's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. L does a little dance to reset his feet.
L slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
L was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
L staying out of range there.
Nagasaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
L throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
L moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like L was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
It looked like L wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. L does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
L gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from L fails to land.
L's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
L misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from L. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
L blocks an uppercut.
A short right from L.
L throws a head punch that misses.
Nagasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Nagasaki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nagasaki postures up in L's guard and throws a big left but L blocks it.
Nagasaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nagasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nagasaki postures up in L's guard and throws a big left but L blocks it.
Nagasaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
L being controlled here, momentarily.
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
L utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nagasaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as L works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagasaki is looking to work some ground and pound but L has wrist control.
Nagasaki throws a strike but L rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nagasaki is on top in guard.
#REVB#
L lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nagasaki 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.
Santosh Nagasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nagasaki is pulling down on L's head to control his posture.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! L's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
L throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Nagasaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nagasaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nagasaki looks to throw the jab but L is out of range.
L throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
L tries to clinch there but Nagasaki circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki moves out of range as L throws a body kick.
L is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
L throws a leg kick but Nagasaki checks it.
Nagasaki connects with a crisp jab.
L bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
L connects with the punch.#T1#
L avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. L looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
L connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagasaki momentarily.
L takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nagasaki shoots in but no luck this time.
L misses with a left hand
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
L lands a nice hook to Nagasaki's body. Nagasaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
L darts in and clinches Nagasaki up against the cage.
Nagasaki lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
L escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nagasaki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
L takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That kick from Nagasaki tenderised L's leg. L is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from L misses. #T2#
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but L slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and L tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
L throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nagasaki avoids a kick to the body.
L lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nagasaki's sensitive parts.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick.
That kick from L tenderised Nagasaki's leg. Nagasaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Nagasaki coming out on top.
L misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but L manages to avoid it.
L slips under a jab from Nagasaki.#CL#
L moves into the clinch successfully.
L lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Nagasaki cracks L with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nagasaki.
L struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagasaki controls his hands.
L digs a right hand into Nagasaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nagasaki's gas tank.
Nagasaki lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki blocking some punches.
Nagasaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
L lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
L doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
L is working Nagasaki over against the cage.
L has a couple of punches blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands an uppercut.
Nagasaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Qun L has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nagasaki throws a punch but it's blocked by L.
L lands a body shot in the clinch.
L misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Nagasaki prevents a body shot from L.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
#BC#
L breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Nagasaki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. L looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
L bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nagasaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says L as he avoids it easily.
Qun L has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santosh Nagasaki.
Nagasaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nagasaki throws an off balance right hand
and L counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from L.
Nagasaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but L is just out of range.
Good shot there by L.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki ducks right into an uppercut from L.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown but L shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as L blocks the leg kick.
L scores with a push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Qun L.
I think L has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Qun L! |
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Event:
PFC 212 Arendse vs Urani
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body shot
and Nagasaki counters with a leg kick.
Nagasaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Nice straight punches there by Petrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki misses with a double jab
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
Petrov feints and then cracks Nagasaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nagasaki down.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Nagasaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Nagasaki tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Petrov.
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Nagasaki moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Nagasaki scores with the left hand. Petrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Petrov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Petrov is looking to slow Nagasaki down with leg kicks.
Sergei Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Petrov slips under a jab.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Nagasaki throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Nagasaki blocks the low kick.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Nagasaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Nagasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donk. Nagasaki catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Nagasaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Nagasaki misses.
A low kick from Petrov misses
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Nagasaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nagasaki throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Nagasaki misses with a takedown attempt - Petrov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Petrov throws a right hand that Nagasaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagasaki also avoids with ease.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrov thinking.
Nagasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagasaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nagasaki looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nagasaki closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Nagasaki pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nagasaki throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Nagasaki should have avoided that one.
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!
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Nagasaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki cracks Petrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nagasaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts.
Nagasaki has a takedown stuffed.
Nagasaki connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagasaki at a distance.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the head.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petrov swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki attempts a counter takedown but Petrov avoids it well and moves away.
Petrov catches Nagasaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nagasaki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petrov swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Petrov dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Petrov throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrov sprawls well. Petrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nagasaki gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Petrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nagasaki punishes Petrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Nagasaki cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagasaki slips a jab and a cross from Petrov.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Nagasaki saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrov is out of range and Nagasaki settles back down.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.#T1#
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Nagasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nagasaki. Nagasaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov cracks Nagasaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki walks into a straight right hand from Petrov.
Nagasaki misses with a takedown
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Nagasaki saw that one coming.
Nagasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov leaves Nagasaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
so Nagasaki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nagasaki stands and throws Petrov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Petrov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Nagasaki throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nagasaki throws an elbow but Petrov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Petrov is trying to escape the position but Nagasaki is controlling the position.
Nagasaki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nagasaki misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nagasaki tries to score with some ground and pound. Petrov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nagasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
Petrov is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petrov parries the strikes from Nagasaki easily there. Nagasaki is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Petrov to escape.
Nagasaki lands a decent elbow from side control.
Petrov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nagasaki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Petrov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki working away.
Petrov regains half guard, as Nagasaki was trying to land strikes.
Still in half guard, Nagasaki seems content to control.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Santosh Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Nagasaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nagasaki scrambles back to his feet.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov moves forwards but Nagasaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Nagasaki misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Sergei Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagasaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petrov misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki tries to counter with a takedown but Petrov is quick to defend against it.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki dives in and grabs Petrov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes down on Nagasaki's head and hops out.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nagasaki scores with a kick to the body.
Nagasaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Nagasaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Petrov.
Nagasaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrov throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov throws a combination. Nagasaki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov staying out of range there.#T2#
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki walks into a stiff left hand from Petrov.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
Petrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrov throws out a powerful jab.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Petrov.
Petrov leaves Nagasaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nagasaki throws a low kick but Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov throws a hook but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nagasaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from Nagasaki.
#T3#
Petrov scores with a one two! Nagasaki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Nagasaki misses with a wild combination.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Petrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Nagasaki. Nagasaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Nagasaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petrov throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki tries to counter with a takedown but Petrov is quick to defend against it.
Petrov cracks Nagasaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Nagasaki lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Petrov misses.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick but Petrov moved away.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Nagasaki avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov jabs at Nagasaki's body.
Nagasaki takes one to the side of the head.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
As Petrov backs away, Nagasaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Petrov misses with a straight left. #TD#
Nagasaki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Petrov controls the position for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Petrov really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nagasaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Nagasaki saw that one coming.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Nagasaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrov misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Petrov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Nagasaki's ribs.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrov, as that shot connected.
Nice cross by Petrov.
Nagasaki with a hook.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrov but Petrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
Petrov misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Nagasaki off balance momentarily.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagasaki.#T2#
Nagasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Nagasaki saw that one coming.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Nagasaki is out of range.
Petrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nagasaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Nagasaki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov lands a head shot.
Nagasaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target. #T3#
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrov as he jumps to the side.
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrov blocks a low kick nicely.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Nagasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagasaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Nagasaki misses. #T4#
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nagasaki tried to score with a low kick but Petrov checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Nagasaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nagasaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagasaki's head backwards.
Petrov scores with a jab. Nagasaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki feinted with a counter takedown.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Petrov dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
Nagasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagasaki throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Nagasaki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Petrov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Petrov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nagasaki is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagasaki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov tries to work over Nagasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petrov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagasaki blocking some punches.
Nagasaki blocks the elbow strike.
Nagasaki blocks an elbow strike from Petrov.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagasaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nagasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nagasaki gets through Petrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki scores with a shot to the side of Petrov's head.
Nagasaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nagasaki lands a body shot.
Nagasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagasaki misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Petrov lands an elbow just above Nagasaki 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Nagasaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nagasaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Nagasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
Petrov lands a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws an elbow but it misses.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Nagasaki blocks the elbow strike.
Sergei Petrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nagasaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagasaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petrov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Nagasaki.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Nagasaki moved out of range nicely.
Nagasaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrov sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrov misses.#T3#
Nagasaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrov lunges at Nagasaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nagasaki's hand.
Petrov takes one to the chin there.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nagasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nagasaki digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Nagasaki scores with a takedown into Petrov's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Petrov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Santosh Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike.
Nagasaki throws a head punch that misses.
Nagasaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Nagasaki tries to break the clinch but Petrov is controlling the position.
Nagasaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nagasaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov digs a right hand underneath Nagasaki's ribcage. Nagasaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Petrov.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Nagasaki avoids the elbow strike from Petrov, against the cage.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike.
Nagasaki tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagasaki misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergei Petrov.
I think Petrov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 47:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Petrov! Sergei Petrov retains his bantamweight title!
Sergei Petrov 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:
PFC 204 Verygood vs Petrov
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenobi was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
Kenobi sizes up Nagasaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Nagasaki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kenobi is concentrating on defense, preventing Nagasaki from advancing position.
Kenobi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kenobi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet but Nagasaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kenobi holds on and takes a little breather.
Kenobi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagasaki.
Kenobi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kenobi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kenobi working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Kenobi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nagasaki is controlling him.
Kenobi 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.
Kenobi working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kenobi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagasaki is one step ahead there. #ES2#
Kenobi pushes Nagasaki off and gets back to his feet.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenobi was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Kenobi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki blocks a jab.
Nagasaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nagasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kenobi to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Nagasaki scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Nagasaki pushes Kenobi up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Nagasaki turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nagasaki manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kenobi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kenobi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nagasaki.
Kenobi keeping control of the position.
Nagasaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kenobi is pressing down on Nagasaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kenobi controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Nagasaki won't allow Kenobi to sweep him here.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet but Nagasaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kenobi seems keen to control Nagasaki's posture.
Kenobi is trying to control the position but Nagasaki postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nagasaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nagasaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kenobi trying to control the position.
Kenobi told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nagasaki stops Kenobi from standing up.
Kenobi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kenobi, not yet.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Kenobi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nagasaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kenobi swivels and escapes.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Kenobi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kenobi.
Kenobi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kenobi wants to slow Nagasaki down by chopping away at his legs.
Kenobi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the body from Kenobi misses
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Kenobi ducks down to avoid it.
Nagasaki fails with the takedown.
Nagasaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki clobbers Kenobi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!#TD#
Nagasaki gets a double leg takedown into Kenobi's guard.
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet but Nagasaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kenobi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Santosh Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kenobi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kenobi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nagasaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nagasaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kenobi circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagasaki throws a good cross that connects.
Kenobi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Nagasaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kenobi is looking to get back to his feet here but Nagasaki is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kenobi's back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenobi trying to control the position but Nagasaki manages to sink in the hooks.
Santosh Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenobi is trying to stand back up.
Nagasaki lands shots from the back.
Kenobi covering up well under a series of strikes from Nagasaki. #T1#
Kenobi covering up well and avoiding damage.
Nagasaki avoiding Kenobi 's attempts to control his hands.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet.
Despite being in a bad position, Kenobi is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Kenobi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nagasaki keeps control of the position as Kenobi tries to break free.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kenobi staying busy and making it hard for Nagasaki to control.
Nagasaki is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Nagasaki is punishing Kenobi with strikes - can he finish him?!
Kenobi tries to escape the position.
Kenobi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nagasaki lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kenobi.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet.
Nagasaki is punishing Kenobi with some ground and pound.
I really don't envy Kenobi right now.
Kenobi just trying to survive but Nagasaki is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Nagasaki has Kenobi flattened out and is raining down punches.
I really don't envy Kenobi right now.
Nagasaki tries to keep control of the position but Kenobi is staying busy.
Nagasaki has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kenobi.
Kenobi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kenobi covers up after that shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kenobi is looking for a way out.
Kenobi can't escape the position.
Kenobi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nagasaki's guard. Nice work there by Kenobi.
Nagasaki has control of Kenobi's left arm, preventing Kenobi from doing any damage.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kenobi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Kenobi from controlling successfully.
Kenobi looking to sit in guard and control but Nagasaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kenobi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kenobi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nagasaki is controlling him.
Nagasaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kenobi keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kenobi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nagasaki is controlling him.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kenobi.
Nagasaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nagasaki tries to clinch up but Kenobi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenobi missing with a left hand there. Nagasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Kenobi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Kenobi.
Kenobi catches Nagasaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kenobi but Kenobi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nagasaki moves away from the strike by Kenobi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kenobi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nagasaki somewhat.
Nice shot lands for Nagasaki.
Obi Wan Kenobi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kenobi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki tried to counter with a leg kick but Kenobi avoided it.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a leg kick
and Nagasaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kenobi throws a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head but Nagasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kenobi as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Nagasaki clinches.
Nagasaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
Nagasaki lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenobi.
Kenobi lands a shoulder strike.
Kenobi blocks a body shot from Nagasaki. #T2#
Kenobi scores with a shot to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Nagasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kenobis head.
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagasaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Kenobi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Kenobi.
Nagasaki throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenobi.
Kenobi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenobi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagasaki tries a body shot but Kenobi blocks it.
Kenobi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Nagasaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nagasaki moves out of range as Kenobi strikes.
Nagasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenobi.
Nagasaki tries for a takedown but Kenobi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Kenobi finds it's way through Nagasaki's defenses.
Nagasaki swings for the body but Kenobi moves out of range.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenobi should have avoided that one.
Kenobi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenobi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kenobi swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Kenobi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
Kenobi prevents a body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenobi controls his hands.
Nagasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenobi controls his hands.
Santosh Nagasaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kenobi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenobi controls his hands.
Kenobi misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagasaki.
I was talking to Nagasaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kenobi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Nagasaki.
Kenobi digs a right hand into Nagasaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nagasaki's gas tank.
Nagasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santosh Nagasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kenobi.
Obi Wan Kenobi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenobi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kenobi.
Kenobi working aggressively here.
Kenobi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nagasaki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nagasaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kenobi working aggressively here.
Kenobi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenobi has a couple of punches blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenobi.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Obi Wan Kenobi.
I think Nagasaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
A relieved looking Santosh Nagasaki 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:
PFC 200 Gormsson vs Bennett
Date: Aug 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoshida blocks a jab.
Nagasaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Yoshida moved out of range.#CL#
Nagasaki has Yoshida up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
I was talking to Nagasaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Nagasaki.
Yoshida tries to break the clinch but Nagasaki is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Yoshida controls his hands.
Nagasaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yoshida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Donk. Nagasaki catches Yoshida right on the button with a cross.
Yoshida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yoshida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki connects with a body shot.#T1##TD#
Nagasaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yoshida's guard.
Yoshida has his hands on Nagasaki's head, controlling the position.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshida is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nagasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Yoshida.
Yoshida is pulling down on Nagasaki's head to control his posture.
Nagasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Yoshida.
Nagasaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yoshida holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Yoshida.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yoshida throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Yoshida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nagasaki connects with a crisp jab.
Nagasaki shoots for a takedown but Yoshida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Yoshida strikes.
Yoshida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nagasaki cracks Yoshida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki is looking to clinch.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yoshida throws out a counter right but Nagasaki avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Yoshida appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yoshida throws a low kick but Nagasaki avoids it.
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Yoshida sizes up Nagasaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Yoshida scores with a leg kick.
Takashi Yoshida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yoshida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Nagasaki.
Yoshida connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
Yoshida slips a jab and a cross from Nagasaki.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
Nagasaki darts in looking for a takedown but Yoshida gets double underhooks and turns Nagasaki into the cage.
Yoshida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yoshida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
Yoshida looks for the body kick but Nagasaki saw that one coming.
Nagasaki darts in looking for a takedown but Yoshida gets double underhooks and turns Nagasaki into the cage. #TD#
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yoshida napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki working away.#T4#
A control attempt from Yoshida but he's now mounted!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nagasaki unloading with bombs!
Nagasaki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nagasaki cracks Yoshida with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nagasaki is trying to control here but Yoshida has managed to regain half guard.
Yoshida is concentrating on defense, preventing Nagasaki from advancing position.
Yoshida tries to kick Nagasaki off but Nagasaki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nagasaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yoshida makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yoshida.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that round.
That's time! Nagasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Nagasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoshida can do to turn this around?
Yoshida pushes Nagasaki away with a front kick.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
A little jabbing left from Yoshida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yoshida counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nagasaki throws a good cross that connects.
Yoshida punishes Nagasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagasaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nagasaki swings widly with a right hand
and Yoshida counters with a straight right hand.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yoshida but Yoshida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yoshida connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagasaki momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the head.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot
and Yoshida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Yoshida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yoshida walks into a straight right hand from Nagasaki.
Yoshida swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshida misses the target.
A low kick from Nagasaki misses
enabling Yoshida to counter with a crisp jab.
Yoshida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagasaki.
Yoshida tries a low kick but Nagasaki avoids it.
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Yoshida gets tackled into the cage by Nagasaki. Nagasaki maintains the clinch.
Yoshida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nagasaki.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yoshida misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Yoshida trying to control the position but instead, Nagasaki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yoshida into the cage.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Yoshida - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Nagasaki.
A short right from Nagasaki on the inside.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Nagasaki.
Yoshida tries to work over Nagasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagasaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yoshida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Yoshida has Nagasaki pressed against the cage.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki tries a body shot but Yoshida blocks it.
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Yoshida manages to break the clinch.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Nagasaki there.
Yoshida throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagasaki on the side of the head.
Nagasaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Yoshida sprawls well. He's pushed Nagasaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yoshida slips a jab and a cross from Nagasaki.
Yoshida throws a right hand that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yoshida swings widly with a right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Yoshida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshida misses the target.
Nagasaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Yoshida jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
A big right from Nagasaki misses. #TD#
Nagasaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Nagasaki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Yoshida is looking to reverse the position.
Nagasaki working the head and body with strikes.
Yoshida manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nagasaki's best efforts.
Yoshida is looking for a sweep. Nagasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yoshida trying to control but Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki thows a huge punch but Yoshida dodges it nicely.
Nagasaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Santosh Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Yoshida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Yoshida as he connects with a hook.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut
and Yoshida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yoshida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yoshida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yoshida as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Nagasaki shoots in and bounces Yoshida off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nagasaki preventing the sweep.
Yoshida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Yoshida is taking a breather. Nagasaki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nagasaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nagasaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Yoshida slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nagasaki trying to control the position here.
Yoshida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nagasaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Nagasaki, not yet.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nagasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshida is one step ahead there.
Yoshida content to stall in guard here.
Nagasaki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yoshida puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nagasaki is looking for a sweep. Yoshida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nagasaki 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.
Yoshida stalling.
Yoshida is thwarting Nagasaki's attempts to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Nagasaki is looking to improve his position.
Nagasaki has a hand on Yoshida's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Yoshida takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Nagasaki tries to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away.
Yoshida looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yoshida looking to control but Nagasaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nagasaki tries to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away. #T4#
Yoshida controlling his opponent.
Santosh Nagasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoshida trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yoshida controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Yoshida goes for an armbar but Nagasaki turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nagasaki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Yoshida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nagasaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
Our winner, Santosh Nagasaki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
PFC 193 Aiken vs Dong
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki misses with a takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagasaki moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Nagasaki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nagasaki is in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Sitsongrit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nagasaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nagasaki throws an elbow that misses. Sitsongrit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nagasaki's guard. Nice move by Sitsongrit!#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Sitsongrit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nagasaki's guard.
Sitsongrit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sitsongrit manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Nagasaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Nagasaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand.
Nagasaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nagasaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nagasaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sitsongrit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nagasaki trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Nagasaki isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Sitsongrit wriggles free and stands up.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Nagasaki wants to clinch.#TD2#
Nagasaki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nagasaki thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Nagasaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sitsongrit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #ES#
Sitsongrit kicks off Nagasaki and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nagasaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sitsongrits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nagasaki lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Nagasaki's leg but Nagasaki calmly moves out of range.
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Nagasaki avoids it.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nagasakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Nagasaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Nagasaki's knee but Nagasaki avoids it well.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagasaki shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nagasaki lands a jab.#TD2#
Nagasaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sitsongrit's guard.
Nagasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Nagasaki's head. It's preventing any offense from Nagasaki, at least for the moment.
Nagasaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
Nagasaki working some strikes from top position.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nagasaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki throwing strikes but missing.
Sitsongrit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nagasaki working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving. #T2#
Sitsongrit has Nagasaki pulled in close to control his posture.
Nagasaki looking to sit in guard and control but Sitsongrit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sitsongrit tries to stand but Nagasaki is controlling from the bottom.
Nagasaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Nagasaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.#SU#
Sitsongrit stands up from Nagasaki's guard - Sitsongrit perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nagasaki's sensitive parts.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nagasaki walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
Nagasaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Nagasaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit sizes up Nagasaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Nagasaki right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
Nagasaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Nagasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Nagasaki digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
#CL2#
Nagasaki has managed to clinch.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Nagasaki controls the action.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Santosh Nagasaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Nagasaki throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nagasaki is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Nagasaki.
Sitsongrit cracks Nagasaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagasaki at a distance.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Nagasaki gets a double leg takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.#ES#
Sitsongrit is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nagasaki presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Nagasaki.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Nagasaki blocks it.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagasaki controls his hands.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Nagasaki tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Nagasaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nagasaki prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit stops a takedown attempt from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Nagasaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
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!
Nagasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Nagasaki tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Santosh Nagasaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nagasaki is trying to drag Sitsongrit to the mat but Sitsongrit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Nagasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagasaki lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki tries to circle away but Sitsongrit has him pinned against the cage.
Nagasaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards. #BC2#
Nagasaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Nagasaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santosh Nagasaki.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Nagasaki checks it.
Nagasaki feints the counter takedown.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body. #T4#
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki scores with a hook.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Nagasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Nagasaki.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Nagasaki moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Santosh Nagasaki.
Well Nagasaki 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 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
A very excited looking Santosh Nagasaki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
PFC 189 Bathory vs Point
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verygood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Verygood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Verygood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Verygood slips a jab and a cross from Nagasaki.
Verygood lands a jab to the head.
Verygood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kurt Verygood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Verygood's head backwards.
A big left from Verygood misses.
Nagasaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verygood can pounce on him.
Verygood throws a push kick but Nagasaki slaps the foot to one side.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Verygood looks for the body kick but Nagasaki saw that one coming.
Verygood jabs Nagasaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verygood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Verygood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verygood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Verygood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nagasaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nagasaki scores with a hook.
Verygood lands a nice shot that snaps Nagasaki's head back.
Nagasaki takes one to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Nagasaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Verygood misses its intended target. #CL#
Verygood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Verygood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Verygood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verygood misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verygood.
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Verygood scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagasaki.
Verygood gets through Nagasaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verygood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nagasaki blocks a body shot from Verygood.
Verygood prevents a body shot from Nagasaki.
Verygood tries to throw a body punch but Nagasaki avoids it by throwing Verygood back against the cage.
Nagasaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Verygood backwards.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Verygood pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Nagasaki tries to keep at a distance but Verygood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nagasaki lands a left hand.
Nice elbow from Verygood.
A head punch on the inside from Verygood fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Verygood blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Nagasaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verygood.
Verygood takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki 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.
Verygood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurt Verygood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verygood. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Nagasaki dives in and scores a takedown into Verygood's guard.#SUB#
Verygood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Verygood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verygood working a defensive guard here.
Nagasaki is in close to Verygood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nagasaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagasaki distracts Verygood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Verygood striking off his back but it's not causing Nagasaki any problems. #SUB#
Verygood looking for subs off his back but Nagasaki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nagasaki is nestled in close to Verygood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nagasaki slips a nice elbow through Verygood's hands, connecting with Verygood's forehead.
Well, if Nagasaki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Verygood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nagasaki is working away from the top position though.
Verygood taking some punishment here, with Nagasaki in his half guard. #SUB#
Verygood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nagasaki connects with a nice short shot to Verygood's temple.
Nagasaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Verygood trying to control but Nagasaki postures up.
Verygood controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but Verygood defending well.
Verygood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nagasaki is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Verygood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Verygood holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Santosh Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Verygood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurt Verygood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagasaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Verygood slips a straight right by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verygood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Verygood.
Nagasaki checks the leg kick.
Verygood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Verygood moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
Nagasaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verygood.
Verygood tries to land a leg kick but Nagasaki saw it coming and moves away.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Verygood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Verygood swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki connects with a single shot there.
Verygood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown but Verygood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
Verygood throws a hook but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Verygood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Nagasaki looking to score a takedown here. Verygood is defending well but Nagasaki drives through and ends up in Verygood's guard.#SUB#
Verygood is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nagasaki throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Verygood's body to avoid the submission. Verygood has instead reached around Nagasaki's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Verygood arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kurt Verygood!
Kurt Verygood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
PFC 183 Nielsen vs Dong
Date: Jun 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ibu.
Ibu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ibu works the jab nicely.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses.
Ibu lands a really nice looking cross but Nagasaki seems unphased.
Ibu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagasaki on the side of the head.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Ibu scores with the left hand. Nagasaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Ibu swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ibu finds it's way round the side to connect with Nagasaki's head.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Nagasaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ibu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Nagasaki scores with the left hand. Ibu knows he should have avoided that one.
Ibu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nagasaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu throws a jab when Nagasaki was well out of range.
Ibu scores with the left hand. Nagasaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Ibu cracks Nagasaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nagasaki.
Ibu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ibu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nagasaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ibu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ibu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nagasaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Nagasaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Ibu counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu throws a sloppy head kick and Nagasaki moves out of range easily.
A low kick lands for Ibu.
#T2#
Ibu thuds a left hand into Nagasaki's body.
Ibu slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
Ibu is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ibu moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Nagasaki gets the takedown into side control.
A control attempt from Ibu but he's now mounted!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibu is looking to get to half guard.
Ibu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ibu is trying to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki thows a huge punch but Ibu dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Nagasaki lands with a punch from half guard.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Ibu tries to kick Nagasaki off but Nagasaki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ibu has a hand on Nagasaki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nagasaki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ibu wants to get back to his feet.
Ibu taking shots to the head.
Nagasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ibu is looking to get to half guard.
Nagasaki thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nagasaki working Ibu over with strikes here. #T4#
Ibu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nagasaki throws a sloppy strike and Ibu uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Ibu has ended up in Nagasaki's guard.
Ibu won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here.
Ibu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ibu won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here.
Nagasaki keeps trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Ibu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ibu wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Nagasaki is trying to keep Ibu in close.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2#
Nagasaki gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Ibu sneaks out the side door and pushes Nagasaki away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Ibu tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibu.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ibu slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki takes one to the side of the head.
Ibu connects with a right hand. Nagasaki shakes it off.
Ibu lands with a right hand.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Ibu scores with a hook.
Nagasaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Ibu moves forwards but Nagasaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ibu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nagasaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ibu scores with a punch to the head.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibu as he avoids it easily.
Ibu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ibu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Ibu backs off Nagasaki throws a huge counter combo but Ibu manages to avoid it all.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Ibu throws a chopping leg kick but Nagasaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
A countering left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick
and Ibu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Ibu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasaki throws a series of punches but Ibu avoids them all with ease.
Ibu throws a jab when Nagasaki was well out of range.
Ibu throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nagasaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut there from Ibu.
Nagasaki scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Ibu.
Ibu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu.
Ibu looks to land a left hand but Nagasaki moved out of range nicely.
Nagasaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibu staying out of range there.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Nagasaki moved away.
Ibu works Nagasaki's body with a nice hook.
Nagasaki with a hook.
Ibu swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nagasaki moves away from the strike by Ibu.
A little jabbing left from Nagasaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagasaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ibu. Ibu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ibu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Ibu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ibu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Ibu misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Nagasaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ibu wants to stand but Nagasaki is controlling the position.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Santosh Nagasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nagasaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ibu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagasaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Ibu has wrist control.
Ibu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Nagasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Ibu pulls Nagasaki in close to prevent any damage.
Ibu trying to control the position.
Nagasaki is fighting to break Ibu's control of his arms but Ibu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.
Nagasaki with a nice head shot there.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Ibu takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nagasaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ibu doesn't seem bothered though.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Ibu does it's job there.
Nagasaki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Ibu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
Ibu throws a head kick but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Ibu.
Nagasaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Nagasaki.
Ibu throws a head kick but Nagasaki moves out of range.
#T1#
Nagasaki blocks a head kick by Ibu.
Ibu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki swings widly with a right hand
and Ibu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nagasaki thinking.
Ibu throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Nagasaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ibu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagasaki can do to turn this around?
Ibu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagasaki momentarily.
Nagasaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nagasaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a jab. Nagasaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.#T2#
Nagasaki cracks Ibu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nagasaki checks the leg kick.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Nagasaki dives in and scores a takedown into Ibu's guard.
Nagasaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ibu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ibu keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Ibu wants to get back to his feet but Nagasaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Ibu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nagasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ibu wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki scores with a jab.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Ibu.
Ibu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagasaki's head backwards.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
Santosh Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nagasaki throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ibu, as that shot connected.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.
Ibu is looking to land body kicks.
Nagasaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Ibu is rocked!
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibu.
Oh Ibu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagasaki drops Ibu with a huge uppercut! Ibu drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nagasaki is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santosh Nagasaki!
A very excited looking Santosh Nagasaki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
PFC 175 Moors vs Coker
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagasaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa pushes Nagasaki away with a front kick.
Nagasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Nagasaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagasaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murhaa feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Nagasaki backing away here, and Murhaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nagasaki lands a jab to the head.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Murhaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nagasaki. Nagasaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagasaki.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagasaki.
Santosh Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhaa lunges at Nagasaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nagasaki's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa is looking to land body kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nagasaki checks a leg kick. #TD#
Nagasaki gets a double leg takedown into Murhaa's guard.
Nagasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murhaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagasaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Nagasaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nagasaki postures up in Murhaa's guard and throws a big left but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nagasaki postures up in Murhaa's guard and throws a big left but Murhaa blocks it.
Nagasaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagasaki throws a strike but Murhaa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
I've been told that Murhaa has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Nagasaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murhaa's guard. #REVR#
Nagasaki is looking to advance position but Murhaa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki tries to reverse the position but Murhaa maintains control.#T2#
Nagasaki is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki regains half guard.
It looks like Murhaa is going to stand back up.
Nagasaki wants to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki gets full guard.
Nagasaki throws a couple of heel strikes.
#SU2#
Murhaa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Nagasaki. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Murhaa tries to clinch but Nagasaki is having none of it. #TD#
Nagasaki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murhaa was covering up waiting for the punch and Nagasaki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Murhaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagasaki 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.
Murhaa wants to sweep but no luck.
Murhaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagasaki won't allow Murhaa to sweep him here.
Murhaa working a defensive guard but Nagasaki passes into half guard.
Murhaa is concentrating on defense, preventing Nagasaki from advancing position.
Nagasaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murhaa holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Nagasaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murhaa's head.
Nagasaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Nagasaki there.
Murhaa wants to improve his position but Nagasaki is controlling well.
Murhaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Murhaa is not content to let Nagasaki control the position.
Murhaa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nagasaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nagasaki's back!
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Nagasaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good shot there by Nagasaki.
Murhaa swings widly with a right hand
and Nagasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the body kick from Murhaa.
Nagasaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Nagasaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Murhaa off the cage and back into range.
An inside leg kick from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Nagasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa throws a chopping leg kick but Nagasaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Nagasaki is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
Murhaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Nagasaki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murhaa.
Nagasaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murhaa's waist but Murhaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nagasaki off to one side.
Nagasaki motions for Murhaa to come forward. Nagasaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paul Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Murhaa digs a good body shot into Nagasaki's ribs.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Murhaa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch
and Murhaa counters with a left and a right that stings Nagasaki.
Murhaa misses with a few strikes there.
Nagasaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murhaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nagasaki in his tracks.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nagasaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murhaa scrambles back to his feet.
Nagasaki tries to clinch up.
Santosh Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki lands a jab to the nose.
Murhaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nagasaki checks it well.
Murhaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for Nagasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Nagasaki swinging wildly here.
Murhaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagasaki misses with a right hand
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
Murhaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nagasaki avoids a kick to the body.
Murhaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Murhaa stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murhaa works the jab nicely.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
#T3#
Murhaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagasaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murhaa cracks a nice hook into Nagasaki's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Nagasaki. That snapped Murhaa's head back.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa works Nagasaki's body with a nice hook.
Murhaa thuds his shin into the meat of Nagasaki's side.
Nagasaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murhaa.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Nagasaki throws a solid leg kick but Murhaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nagasaki.
Murhaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Murhaa.
No luck for Nagasaki with that takedown attempt. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Nagasaki with a poor takedown
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nagasaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murhaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nagasaki is defended easily by Murhaa.
Nagasaki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Murhaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nagasaki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nagasaki throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagasaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nagasaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murhaa defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
That kick from Murhaa tenderised Nagasaki's leg. Nagasaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murhaa delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki 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.
Murhaa cracks Nagasaki with an open hand slap.
Murhaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Nagasaki in the body. #T1#
Murhaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nagasaki to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Nagasaki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Murhaa is staying active underneath Nagasaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nagasaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nagasaki is looking to advance position but Murhaa won't allow it.
Nagasaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Murhaa is trying to maintain the position but Nagasaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Nagasaki trying to control from half guard but Murhaa is working away. #T2#
Nagasaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murhaa's head.
Nagasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nagasaki trying to advance position but Murhaa counters by regaining guard.
Murhaa pulls Nagasaki in close to prevent any damage.
Murhaa keeping full guard, as Nagasaki tries to pass. #T3#
Murhaa trying to control the position.
Nagasaki is working Murhaa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Murhaa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murhaa keeping full guard, as Nagasaki tries to pass.
Murhaa 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nagasaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murhaa lands a slapping body shot.
#TD#
Nagasaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murhaa's guard.#ES2#
Murhaa pushes Nagasaki off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nagasaki lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki jabs Murhaa right on the nose. Murhaa blinks but takes it well.
Murhaa takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Nice shot by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murhaa checks a low kick from Nagasaki.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Murhaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nagasaki connects with a body shot.
Nagasaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murhaa wants to slow Nagasaki down by chopping away at his legs.
Nagasaki is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Murhaa.
I think Murhaa 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Paul Murhaa!
Paul Murhaa spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
PFC 168 Grande vs Nielsen
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
MacNamara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacNamara misses with a low kick.
Nagasaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
MacNamara follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
MacNamara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
MacNamara cracks Nagasaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but MacNamara slips the punch.#TD#
Nagasaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacNamara's guard.
Nagasaki stopping the sweep attempt from MacNamara.
MacNamara managing to control the position.
MacNamara 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.
MacNamara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nagasaki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
MacNamara wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
MacNamara stopping the sweep attempt from Nagasaki.#T1#
MacNamara stays in close to Nagasaki's body and controls the position.
MacNamara wants to stand but Nagasaki is controlling his posture from full guard.
MacNamara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagasaki is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacNamara trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacNamara's guard. #REVR#
MacNamara looking to control.
MacNamara wants to stand and escape but Nagasaki is having none of it. #ES2#
MacNamara kicks Nagasaki off and gets to his feet.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
MacNamara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nagasaki.
A nice side step and MacNamara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Nagasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Nagasaki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
MacNamara has one foot on Nagasaki's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacNamara.
MacNamara misses with a jab to the body
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagasaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nagasaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacNamara.
MacNamara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nagasaki is looking to counter punch.
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a takedown but MacNamara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nagasaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki fails with the takedown.
Nagasaki thuds his right hand into MacNamara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
MacNamara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagasaki throws a hook but MacNamara blocks it.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of MacNamara's head but MacNamara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacNamara connects with a body shot.
Nagasaki digs a good hook to MacNamara's body.
MacNamara defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacNamara connects with an inside leg kick.
MacNamara moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
MacNamara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Santosh Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki cracks MacNamara with a good jab.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacNamara defends it nicely.#T4#
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. MacNamara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacNamara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nagasaki. That did some damage!
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
MacNamara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nagasaki rather than just go for the knockout.
MacNamara lands with a good body shot.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by MacNamara.
MacNamara looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
MacNamara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacNamara as he jumps to the side.
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. MacNamara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagasaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacNamara ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
MacNamara throws a leg kick but Nagasaki checks it.
MacNamara misses the shot to the body.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus MacNamara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nagasaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacNamara under the eye.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
MacNamara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki misses with a lunging right hand
and MacNamara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nagasaki moves out of range as MacNamara throws a body kick.
Nagasaki misses with a takedown attempt
and MacNamara counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MacNamara is looking to land body kicks.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. MacNamara moves away and avoids it.
MacNamara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from MacNamara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.#T1##CL#
Nagasaki clinches with his opponent.
MacNamara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacNamara can't find room to land a body shot as Nagasaki controls the action.
MacNamara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Nagasaki breaks the clinch.
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacNamara defends it nicely.
Nagasaki lands a jab to the head.
Nagasaki moves away from the strike by MacNamara.
MacNamara swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nagasaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
MacNamara ducks right into an uppercut from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacNamara manages to avoid it.
Seamus MacNamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacNamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Seamus MacNamara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacNamara scoring well with a low kick there.
Nagasaki looks to throw the jab but MacNamara is out of range.
MacNamara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagasaki with a body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for MacNamara. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nagasaki fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacNamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacNamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki cracks MacNamara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nagasaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacNamara throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nagasaki.#T3#
MacNamara misses with a head kick.
MacNamara throws a big shot that misses.
MacNamara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
MacNamara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slow jab from MacNamara misses its intended target.
Nagasaki tries to clinch up.
MacNamara follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nagasaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nagasaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacNamara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nagasaki misses with a takedown attempt
and MacNamara counters with a head kick.
Nagasaki misses with a takedown
and MacNamara counters with a head kick.
Nagasaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4##TD#
Nagasaki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MacNamara to the mat! MacNamara manages to get full guard.
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!
MacNamara striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Nagasaki stopping the sweep attempt from MacNamara.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacNamara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagasaki is one step ahead there.
Nagasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
MacNamara is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
MacNamara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacNamara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nagasaki has him pressed against the cage.
Nagasaki can't find room to land a body shot as MacNamara controls the action.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
MacNamara manages to break the clinch.
MacNamara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus MacNamara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
MacNamara walks into a jab.
MacNamara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nagasaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by MacNamara.
Nagasaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MacNamara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacNamara defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
A countering left hand to the body from MacNamara misses.
MacNamara bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
MacNamara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacNamara ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacNamara looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacNamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
MacNamara is trying to counter with his kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacNamara.
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacNamara.#T1#
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki fails with the takedown.
Nagasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacNamara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nagasaki thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Nagasaki as he connects with a hook.
MacNamara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacNamara swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki with a poor takedown
and MacNamara counters with an outside leg kick.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nagasaki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
MacNamara slips a jab from Nagasaki.
As Nagasaki backs off MacNamara throws a huge counter combo but Nagasaki manages to avoid it all.
MacNamara swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from MacNamara.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nagasaki is defended easily by MacNamara.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacNamara lands a nice looking body shot.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MacNamara has time to react.
MacNamara works the jab nicely.
Nagasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by MacNamara.
MacNamara throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki works the jab nicely.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki throws a hook but MacNamara blocks it.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the body kick.
MacNamara pushes Nagasaki away with a front kick.#T3#
Nagasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacNamara counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Nagasaki moves into the clinch.
Nagasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacNamara has had enough of the clinch but Nagasaki keeps him there for the moment.
Nagasaki lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
MacNamara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacNamara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nagasaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A bone on bone clash there as Nagasaki blocks the leg kick.
Nagasaki throws an overhand right that lands on MacNamara's shoulder, as MacNamara tries to avoid the shot.
MacNamara keeps the fight on the outside.
MacNamara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki takes a swing at MacNamara's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
MacNamara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nagasaki.
MacNamara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacNamara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Santosh Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nagasaki misses with a hook. MacNamara ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MacNamara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
MacNamara scores with a hook to the body. Nagasaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nagasaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacNamara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nagasaki shoots and misses
letting MacNamara counter with a right hand.
Nagasaki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by MacNamara.
MacNamara thuds his shin into the meat of Nagasaki's side.
Seamus MacNamara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nagasaki looks to land a left hand but MacNamara moved out of range nicely.
MacNamara tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagasaki misses the body punch
letting MacNamara counter with a right hand.
MacNamara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
MacNamara lands a lovely overhand right.
MacNamara cracks a nice hook into Nagasaki's ribs.
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus MacNamara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacNamara winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus MacNamara!
A victorious Seamus MacNamara 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:
EMP Finale: Ispa vs Toivonen 5
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nagasaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Williams.#TD#
Nagasaki gets a takedown into half guard.
Nagasaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Williams has hold of Nagasaki's hands but Nagasaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Nagasaki slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.
Nagasaki scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Nagasaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nagasaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nagasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Nagasaki working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nagasaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nagasaki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Williams!
Williams felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nagasaki with shots to the head and body - Williams looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nagasaki with good strikes from the mount here!
Nagasaki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Williams's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Williams looks a forlorn figure.
Williams is trying to escape the mount.
Nagasaki controlling from the full mount.
Nagasaki 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.#T3#
Nagasaki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Williams is trying to escape the mount.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Nagasaki winds up and cracks Williams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Nagasaki working the head and body with strikes.
Nagasaki stalling away here and it's allowed Williams to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nagasaki postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagasaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Williams working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nagasaki has passed into half guard!
Nagasaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams digs a good hook to Nagasaki's body.
Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nagasaki gets a double leg takedown into Williams's guard.
Nagasaki sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nagasaki stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nagasaki stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Nagasaki works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.
Nagasaki with a nice head shot there.
Nagasaki postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Williams throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nagasaki uses it to pass to side control.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet.
Williams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Nagasaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Nagasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nagasaki slows the pace down in half guard.
Nagasaki working the head and body with strikes.
Williams is not content to let Nagasaki control the position.
Nagasaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3##SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Nagasaki moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Williams.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound from side control.
Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nagasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nagasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Nagasaki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Williams down.
Nagasaki is working Williams over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nagasaki lands an elbow.
Nagasaki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Santosh Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Williams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Williams is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nagasaki connects with a decent elbow.
Nagasaki looks up at the clock and then as Williams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nagasaki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ES2#
Williams throws Nagasaki to one side and escapes!
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!
Nagasaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nagasaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams cracks Nagasaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nagasaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wayne Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Nagasaki connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
Williams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Nagasaki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williams was covering up waiting for the punch and Nagasaki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nagasaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that second round.
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#
Williams swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Williams throws a series of strikes that have Nagasaki backpedaling.
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Nagasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Nagasaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Nagasaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Williams scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nagasaki manages to mount him!
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!
Nagasaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nagasaki with good strikes from the mount here!#T1#
Nagasaki landing strikes from the mount and Williams is in trouble!
Nagasaki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Williams hang on?
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
Nagasaki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Williams hang on?
Williams is in a horrible position here. Nagasaki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nagasaki dominating with strikes here.#ROC#
Williams is rocked!
Nagasaki is landing with some decent strikes but Williams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Nagasaki finish him?#T2#
Nagasaki landing strikes from the mount and Williams is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasaki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nagasaki loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Williams scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Nagasaki land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Nagasaki stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santosh Nagasaki!
An out of breath Santosh Nagasaki 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:
EMP Verygood vs Jaroslav 2
Date: Jan 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Dong motions for Nagasaki to come forward. Dong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Dong as Nagasaki shoots in.
Dong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Dong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dong just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Dong.
Nagasaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dong momentarily.
Dong misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dong.
#TD2#
Nagasaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dong taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dong is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki wants to control but Dong is keeping him busy.
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!
Nagasaki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nagasaki scores with punches from side control.
Dong prevents Nagasaki from moving into mount. #T1#
Dong tries to improve position but can't.
Nagasaki lands a few punches from side control.
Nagasaki lands a few punches from side control.
Dong manages to get back to half guard.
Dong is looking to improve his position.
Dong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nagasaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nagasaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagasaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ground and pound from Nagasaki. #T2#
Nagasaki lands with a punch from half guard.
Nagasaki is looking to stall here but Dong recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dong is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nagasaki rolls with it to try and escape but Dong cranks on the arm and Nagasaki is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yung Hung Dong!
During a confident post fight interview, Yung Hung Dong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EMP Rock vs Beliy
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Nagasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brahms.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brahms.
Nagasaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nagasaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brahms doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagasaki circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brahms.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brahms.
#CL#
Brahms has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nagasaki lands with a light punch inside.
Brahms blocking some punches.
Brahms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nagasaki scores with a shot to the side of Brahms's head.
Brahms misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki goes for a takedown attempt but Brahms pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nagasaki throws a right hand that misses
and Brahms connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brahms avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki 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.
Brahms connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
An inside leg kick from Nagasaki misses.
Brahms blocks the body kick.
#TD2#
Nagasaki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brahms tries to get to full guard but Nagasaki has control of the leg.
Nagasaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Brahms looking for submissions off his back.
Brahms is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nagasaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nagasaki's back!#SUB#
Nagasaki is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brahms gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Nagasaki's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Nagasaki covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Nagasaki breaks Brahms's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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!#SUB#
Brahms looking for a guillotine here but Nagasaki defends easily.
Nagasaki working some strikes from top position.
Brahms looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Nagasaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Brahms looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brahms looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nagasaki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nagasaki trying to control the pace. #T3#
Brahms is looking for a sweep. Nagasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Brahms makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brahms.#SUB#
Brahms is looking for a triangle but Nagasaki pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Brahms looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Brahms looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nagasaki passes into side control.
Brahms is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Nagasaki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nagasaki is working Brahms over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nagasaki scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Brahms's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nagasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brahms keeps working.
Brahms takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Brahms wants to control but Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound.
Nagasaki working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brahms manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nagasaki's best efforts.
Brahms moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
Brahms scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nagasaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Nagasaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nagasaki lands in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brahms 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.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brahms is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagasaki working some strikes from top position.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Brahms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brahms's head.#T1#
Brahms 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.#SUB#
Nagasaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brahms has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nagasaki has managed to get both his arms back between Brahms's legs - danger averted.
Nagasaki chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Brahms had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nagasaki defends it easily.
Nagasaki lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Brahms escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagasaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nagasaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nagasaki connects with a couple of short punches.#T2##SUB#
Brahms is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nagasaki looking to sit in guard and control but Brahms gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nagasaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Brahms is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Nagasaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Brahms is looking for a sweep. Nagasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Brahms looking for submissions off his back.
Nagasaki is keen to just control but Brahms is a slippery customer.
Brahms wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping busy.
Brahms tries to get to full guard but Nagasaki has control of the leg.
Brahms has hold of Nagasaki's hands but Nagasaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Nagasaki there. #T4#
Nagasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Brahms looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nagasaki drops an elbow to the side of Brahms's head.
Nagasaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brahms wants to improve his position but Nagasaki is controlling well.
Nagasaki working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Brahms is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nagasaki pulls his head out easily.
Brahms tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
Santosh Nagasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nagasaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki 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##TD2#
Nagasaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brahms keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Brahms is looking for a triangle but Nagasaki pushes his legs off easily.
Nagasaki postures up.
#SUB#
Brahms looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nagasaki has picked Brahms up and slammed him! Brahms can't keep hold of the triangle and Nagasaki manages to pass to side control!
Brahms tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nagasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brahms to see if he's OK.
Nagasaki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nagasaki cracks Brahms with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nagasaki wants to control but Brahms is keeping him busy.
Brahms is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Nagasaki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Brahms is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nagasaki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nagasaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Brahms wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping busy.
Nagasaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nagasaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brahms is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Nagasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johannes Brahms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brahms gets full guard.#SUB#
Brahms is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Brahms is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nagasaki defends well.
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brahms's head.
Nagasaki works over Brahms with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Brahms is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nagasaki defends well.#T3#
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nagasaki chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Brahms is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Brahms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Brahms looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Brahms is keeping the position.
Brahms looking for a sweep. Not yet Brahms, not yet. #T4#
Nagasaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Santosh Nagasaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brahms is trying to hold Nagasaki in close to prevent damage but Nagasaki has managed to pass into half guard.
Nagasaki working Brahms over with strikes.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Nagasaki 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. #ROC2#
Brahms is rocked!
Nagasaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Brahms is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brahms is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nagasaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nagasaki working Brahms over with strikes. #SUB#
Brahms looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brahms is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nagasaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nagasaki's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brahms's guard. Nice work there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.
Brahms looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brahms lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Santosh Nagasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nagasaki 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
After winning the bout, Santosh Nagasaki 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:
EMP Asham vs Marley
Date: Dec 22, 2019 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Moru.
Moru scores with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nagasaki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Moru walks into a straight right hand from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Nagasaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moru controls Nagasaki momentarily but Nagasaki frees himself.
Moru wants to hit a switch here but Nagasaki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Moru there!
Moru really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moru regains half guard.
Nagasaki drops an elbow to the side of Moru's head. #T1#
Moru makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moru.
Nagasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nagasaki won't allow Moru to sweep him here.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Nagasaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moru keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Moru trying to control the position.
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Moru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagasaki is one step ahead there. #T2#
Nagasaki stands up over Moru, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nagasaki won't allow Moru to sweep him here.
Moru definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nagasaki lands a couple of digs.
Moru is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nagasaki distracts Moru with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nagasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moru is keeping the position for now.
Moru tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Moru is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nagasaki is aware though and is defending well.
Nagasaki works over Moru with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Nagasaki lands a couple of digs.
Moru is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagasaki is one step ahead there.
Moru keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Moru throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Moru not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nagasaki works over Moru with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Moru is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nagasaki is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Moru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki postures up and lands a big shot to Moru's brow. #ROC2#
Moru is rocked!
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Moru is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagasaki postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Moru covers up, he's hurt! Nagasaki keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Nagasaki and the ref steps in to end the fight! Nagasaki can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santosh Nagasaki!
Santosh Nagasaki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EMP Boaz vs Verygood
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Power throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Power counters with an outside leg kick.
Nagasaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Power needs to keep his hands up - Nagasaki had a free shot at his head there.
Power drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nagasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Power's shoulder, as Power tries to avoid the shot.
Nagasaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
A big left from Power misses.
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
Power misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Power scores with a nice right hand.
Nagasaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nagasaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
A jab lands there for Nagasaki.
Power misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Nagasaki - just one landing.
Power lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nagasaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Power stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Power turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Power lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nagasaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Power as he connects with a hook.
Power throws a nice inside leg kick.
Power lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nagasaki, as that shot connected.
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Nagasaki misses.
Some wild striking there from Power.
Nagasaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Power stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nagasaki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Power is looking to clinch but Nagasaki is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Nagasaki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nagasaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nagasaki tries to work over Power's front leg with a kick but Power checks it.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Power.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Power moves away and avoids it.
Power tries a quick counter leg kick but Nagasaki is wise to it.
Power throws a leg kick but Nagasaki moved away.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Nagasaki throws a series of punches but Power avoids them all with ease.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Power.
A chopping leg kick lands by Power. #TD#
Nagasaki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Power manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Power lands with a light punch inside.
Power lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Nagasaki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Power is trying to stand.
Nagasaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Power is looking to escape.
Nagasaki is pressing down on Power's thigh, looking to free his foot. Power is holding on for now.
Power is trying to stand.
Nagasaki 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.#T4#
Nagasaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nagasaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki drops an elbow to the side of Power's head. #ES2#
Power has one foot on Nagasaki's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Power throws a low kick, looking for Nagasaki's leg but Nagasaki calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nagasaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Power wants to stand but Nagasaki is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Power working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagasaki.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Santosh Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nagasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Power manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nagasaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Power tries to counter with a clinch but Nagasaki shakes him off and moves away.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Power flicks out a counter leg kick but Nagasaki steps away.
Nagasaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Power. Power obviously looking to wear him down.
Nagasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Power's shoulder, as Power tries to avoid the shot.
Nagasaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Power swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nagasaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Power momentarily.
Nagasaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
Power steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nagasaki.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Nagasaki moves out of range easily. #TD#
Nagasaki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Power pushes Nagasaki off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power misses the shot to the body.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Power.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Power.#T1#
Nagasaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Power slips a straight right by Nagasaki.
Power wants to counter with a clinch but Nagasaki pushes him away.
Nagasaki swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Power looks to land a left hand but Nagasaki moved out of range nicely.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power slips a jab from Nagasaki.
Power takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking hook.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Power feints a jab promting Nagasaki to slip. Power then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nagasaki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nagasaki cracks Power with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Power lands a high kick!
Santosh Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Power works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nagasaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nagasaki scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Nagasaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Power!
Nagasaki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Power is not content to let Nagasaki control the position.
Power is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES2#
Power throws Nagasaki to one side and escapes!#T3#
Power ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Power throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
Nagasaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Power tries to clinch but Nagasaki is having none of it.
Nagasaki lands a two punch combo.
Power jabs Nagasaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Nagasaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nagasaki lands in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Power is keeping the position.
Nagasaki is in close to Power's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Power has wrist control.
Nagasaki connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Nagasaki prevents Power from getting back to his feet.
Santosh Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nagasaki won't allow Power to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Power has his feet on Nagasaki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses the body punch #CL2#
and Power counters by clinching up.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the head.
Nagasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagasaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Power gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagasaki is defending well for now.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nagasaki blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from Nagasaki.
Power lands a left hand.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Power misses with the head strike.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Power will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Power misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Nagasaki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Power pulls Nagasaki in to control the position.
Nagasaki landing some decent shots from guard. #ES2#
Power manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Power keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Power throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Nagasaki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Power keeping full guard, as Nagasaki tries to pass. #ES2#
Power has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nagasaki has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Nagasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Power is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nagasaki is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Power to the mat. Power regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nagasaki postures up in Power's guard and throws a big left but Power blocks it.
Power keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Power is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nagasaki is controlling him. #ES2#
Power has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nagasaki has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nagasaki is working for takedown but Power is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike.
Power lands with a light punch inside.
Power has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nagasaki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Power can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power is pressed up against the cage. Nagasaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Power down to the mat. Power avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Power checks the leg kick.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.
Nagasaki sets himself, and Power steps forward looking for the clinch! Nagasaki avoids it this time.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Power misses with a leg kick.
Nagasaki lands with an overhand left.
Nagasaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Power.
Some wild striking there from Power.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagasaki. That's going to slow Power down.
Nagasaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagasaki lands a right hook to the body.
Power takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki has a takedown stuffed.
Power does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Power strikes.
It looked like Nagasaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice straight punches there by Power. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Power.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Power takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Power slips a straight right by Nagasaki.
Power wants to counter the offense by Nagasaki and move into the clinch position.
Power lands with a slapping head kick.
Nagasaki digs a good body shot into Power's ribs.
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Power defends it nicely.#T4#
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from Nagasaki misses
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagasaki thuds his right hand into Power's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagasaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nagasaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nagasaki throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Power fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nagasaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Power scores with a sloppy right hand. Nagasaki should have avoided that one.
Power tries to clinch up.
Nice straight punches there by Power. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Power.
Power on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki misses with a low kick.
Power plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Power.
I think Power 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thomas Power!
A very excited looking Thomas Power rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
EMP Kansalainen vs Madog
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vinyard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nagasaki working the strikes but Vinyard uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nagasaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vinyard defending well though.
Vinyard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vinyard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vinyard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vinyard has his hands clasped together around Nagasaki's back. He's all about the action.
Vinyard is trying to maintain the position but Nagasaki is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinyard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Vinyard wants to improve his position but Nagasaki is controlling well.
Vinyard felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nagasaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Nagasaki there.
Nagasaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vinyard is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Nagasaki looks to land a strike but Vinyard avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vinyard pulls Nagasaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Nagasaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nagasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Vinyard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagasaki trying to control but Vinyard is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Vinyard has Nagasaki pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Nagasaki trying to control but Vinyard is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nagasaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vinyard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagasaki throws a strike but Vinyard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Vinyard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vinyard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nagasaki pulls Vinyard in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Vinyard wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is keeping the position.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Vinyard postures up.
Vinyard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vinyard trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santosh Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vinyard walks into a left hand.
Vinyard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vinyard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Vinyard.
Vinyard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vinyard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vinyard ducks right into an uppercut from Nagasaki.
Decent striking displayed by Nagasaki there.
Vinyard scores with a hook to the body. Nagasaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nagasaki clobbers Vinyard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinyard! But no joy.
Nagasaki scores with a nice head shot.
Vinyard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki tries to counter with a takedown but Vinyard is quick to defend against it.
Vinyard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Nagasaki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vinyard to the ground. Nagasaki is now in Vinyard's guard.#ES2#
Vinyard pushes Nagasaki off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1#
Nagasaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagasaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vinyard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Vinyard is rocked!
Vinyard throws a body kick that misses.
Vinyard is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagasaki finish him?
Nagasaki shoots in but Vinyard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Vinyard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagasaki clobbers Vinyard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nagasaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Nagasaki steps in with a hook that catches Vinyard right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Nagasaki follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Vinyard looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santosh Nagasaki!
A very excited looking Santosh Nagasaki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EMP Scrotum vs Graves
Date: Oct 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Barbosa jabs at Nagasaki's body.
Nagasaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barbosa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santosh Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki goes for a double leg but Barbosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barbosa continues to drive forward.
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nagasaki connects with a body shot that sends Barbosa's belly button to the back.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Nagasaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Nagasaki wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Donk. Nagasaki catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagasaki digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.#T1#
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Nagasaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nagasaki somewhat.
Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki tries for a takedown but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marcelo Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santosh Nagasaki.
Nagasaki tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagasaki.
Barbosa lands a slapping body shot.
Barbosa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Nagasaki moves out of range easily.
Nagasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Barbosa counters with a shoot takedown. Nagasaki fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Barbosa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nagasaki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barbosa, into his guard. #REVB#
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagasaki is in close to Barbosa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Barbosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nagasaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nagasaki trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nagasaki's guard. #REVR##T3##SUB#
Barbosa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nagasaki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barbosa, into his guard. #REVB#
Nagasaki distracts Barbosa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Barbosa has his foot on Nagasaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nagasaki works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagasaki works over Barbosa with some ground and pound from guard.
Nagasaki cracks Barbosa with a solid left hand.
Barbosa looking to control.
Barbosa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nagasaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nagasaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nagasaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nagasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nagasaki defends well.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Santosh Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nagasaki connects with the punch.
Nagasaki scores with a hook.
Nagasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Nagasaki lands with a nice body punch.
Nagasaki closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a shoot takedown. Nagasaki fights it but they end up in guard.
Nagasaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Nagasaki, not yet.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagasaki 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.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Nagasaki has his hands on Barbosa's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagasaki is keeping the position for now.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagasaki is retaining full guard.
Barbosa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Nagasaki lands a lovely overhand right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Nagasaki as he connects with a hook.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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!
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Nagasaki moves out of range.
#TD2#
Nagasaki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nagasaki with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Nagasaki cracks Barbosa with a solid left hand.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nagasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Barbosa working for a triangle but Nagasaki defends it easily.
Nagasaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagasaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nagasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a triangle here but Nagasaki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nagasaki lands a nice forearm strike.
Barbosa tries to bench press Nagasaki off him but Nagasaki keeps the position.
Nagasaki lands some shots froms side control.
Nagasaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Nagasaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Nagasaki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Barbosa down.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki 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#
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki connects with a jab.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.
Barbosa lands a jab to the head.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Barbosa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nagasaki wants to sweep here but Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa looking to sit in guard and control but Nagasaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nagasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nagasaki is aware though and is defending well.
Nagasaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nagasaki throws a strike but Barbosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully. #T2#
Barbosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nagasaki wants to improve his position but instead Barbosa has moved into half guard.
Nagasaki trying to control here.
Barbosa passes to full mount!
Nagasaki is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3##SUB#
Barbosa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle. Ooooh, that looks tight Nagasaki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nagasaki and Barbosa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Barbosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura but Nagasaki is defending well. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Nagasaki is defending well.
Santosh Nagasaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nagasaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Barbosa looking to control but instead Nagasaki has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Nagasaki wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marcelo Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagasaki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Barbosa is working for a kimura but Nagasaki is defending it quite comfortably.
Nagasaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Barbosa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nagasaki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barbosa, into his guard. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcelo Barbosa.
Well Nagasaki 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
Santosh Nagasaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EMP Marceau vs Brent
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
A jab from Nagasaki finds it's way through Boaz's defenses.
Nagasaki digs a good body shot into Boaz's ribs.
Boaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boaz blocks a jab.
Boaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagasaki on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Boaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nagasaki doesn't seem phased though.
Nagasaki lands with a nice body punch.
Nagasaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boaz counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Nagasaki does it's job there.
Boaz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Boaz.
Boaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagasaki at a distance.
Good shot there by Boaz.#T1##TD2#
Nagasaki drives through with a takedown into Boaz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Nagasaki content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Boaz has locked up a guillotine! Boaz's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Nagasaki is holding on here and Boaz must be using up a lot of energy. Nagasaki has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Boaz gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wamberto Boaz!
A very excited looking Wamberto Boaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EMP Tower vs Marciano
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Nagasaki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Friman throws a low kick but Nagasaki avoids it.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Friman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Friman throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Nagasaki connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheers as Nagasaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Friman doesn't seem phased though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Friman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Friman looks for a takedown but Nagasaki sprawls well.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Friman lands.
Friman tries to clinch there but Nagasaki circles away.
#T1#
Nagasaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Friman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Friman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Friman falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Nagasaki counter with a right hand.
Nagasaki lands a body shot.
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Friman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagasaki sets himself, and Friman steps forward looking for the clinch! Nagasaki avoids it this time.
Friman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nagasaki in his tracks.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friman.
Nice cross by Friman.
Friman throws a nice looking combination but Nagasaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Friman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nagasaki counters with a left to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friman misses with a hook.
Friman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown but Friman shows good takedown defense.
Nagasaki connects with a body shot that sends Friman's belly button to the back.
Friman tries to bum rush Nagasaki with a series of wild strikes but Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Friman throws a combination that misses
letting Nagasaki counter with a right hand.
Friman moves out of range of the strikes.
Friman feints the counter takedown.
Friman slips under a jab.
Friman shoots in for a takedown but Nagasaki shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Nagasaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Nagasaki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Friman is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Nagasaki wants to control but Friman is keeping him busy.
Nagasaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nagasaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Friman trying to control from the bottom.
Friman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nagasaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Friman is positioning himself well to prevent Nagasaki advancing to mount.
Nagasaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Friman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Nagasaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Friman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nagasaki throws a strike but Friman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki managing to control the position.
Nagasaki has momentary wrist control but Friman slips an elbow through the middle.
Nagasaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Friman controls the pace.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that 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.
#R2#
Nagasaki looks to land a left hand but Friman moved out of range nicely.
Nagasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Friman can do to turn this around?
Friman slips a jab from Nagasaki.
Friman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Friman tries to clinch up but Nagasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Nagasaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Friman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Nagasaki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nagasaki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Friman wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Nagasaki controls Friman momentarily but Friman frees himself. #T1#
Friman working some strikes from top position.
Friman throwing strikes but missing.
Nagasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friman is one step ahead there.
Friman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully. #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.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Friman is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Friman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
Friman wants to counter with a clinch but Nagasaki pushes him away.
A bone on bone clash there as Nagasaki blocks the leg kick.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Friman.
Nagasaki drops his hands momentarily and Friman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Friman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nagasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Nice strikes from Friman there.
Friman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nagasaki trying to control but Friman postures up.
Nagasaki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman looks to land a strike but Nagasaki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Friman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Friman 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.
Friman trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Friman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagasaki is pulling down on Friman's head. It's preventing any offense from Friman, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A nice combination there by Nagasaki.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Santosh Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nagasaki connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
A jab from Friman finds it's way through Nagasaki's defenses.
Friman with a poor takedown
and Friman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Friman with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Friman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Friman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Friman prevents Nagasaki from improving his position.
Nagasaki gets full guard.#T1#
Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Friman throws a strike but Nagasaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nagasaki slips nicely into half guard.
Nagasaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Friman's head.
Friman wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Friman is defending well.
Friman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Friman wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Friman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki throws a strike but Friman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Friman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Friman postures up in Nagasaki's guard and throws a big left but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nagasaki 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.
Friman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Friman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Friman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Friman working some strikes from top position.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki 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.
Oskar Friman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Friman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Friman swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Nagasaki has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T4#
Friman defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Friman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nagasaki tries to pull guard but Friman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nagasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nagasaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Friman throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Nagasaki pulls guard successfully.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Friman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friman controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Santosh Nagasaki.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nagasaki, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
After winning the bout, Santosh Nagasaki 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:
EMP Tower vs Zulu
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Dominguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nagasaki swivels and escapes.
Nagasaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dominguezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nagasaki enables Dominguez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nagasaki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dominguez with a nice head shot there.
Nagasaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nagasaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Dominguez slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nagasaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nagasaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dominguez. #T1#
Nagasaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Dominguez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nagasaki is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dominguez postures up.
Nagasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominguez is one step ahead there.
Dominguez throwing strikes from guard but Nagasaki blocks nicely. #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.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nagasaki keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dominguez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nagasaki to the ground. Dominguez is now in Nagasaki's guard.#SUB2#
Dominguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nagasaki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nagasaki has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Nagasaki forces his way into half guard.
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Nagasaki has control of the leg. #T3#
Nagasaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dominguez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nagasaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dominguez trying to control from the bottom.
Dominguez is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Nagasaki controlling the action here.
Dominguez manages to get to full guard.
Dominguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Dominguez, not yet.
Nagasaki pushing down on Dominguez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nagasaki controlling the pace. #T4#
Dominguez tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
Nagasaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Nagasaki has control of the leg.
Dominguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dominguez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nagasaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dominguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nagasaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dominguez trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dominguez tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rico Dominguez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A slow jab from Dominguez misses its intended target. #TD2#
Dominguez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nagasaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dominguez is in Nagasaki's guard.
Nagasaki trying to control the position.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dominguez working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nagasaki pulls Dominguez in to control the position.
Nagasaki is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki has his hands on Dominguez's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dominguez has gone for a leg lock! Nagasaki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dominguez's guard.#REVR##T1#
Nagasaki is stalling in the full guard.
Nagasaki working some strikes from top position.
Dominguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nagasaki's guard. #REVB#
Dominguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagasaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez throws an elbow that misses. Nagasaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dominguez's guard. Nice move by Nagasaki!#REVR##SUB2#
Dominguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nagasaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Dominguez wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment.
Nagasaki is stalling in the full guard.
Nagasaki distracts Dominguez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Nagasaki postures up.
Dominguez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nagasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dominguez 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#
Dominguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nagasaki won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
Nagasaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dominguez seems keen to control Nagasaki's posture.#SUB2#
Dominguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully. #T4#
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nagasaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dominguez is looking to sweep but instead, Nagasaki has passed into half guard.
Dominguez trying to control but Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nagasaki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez moves into full guard.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dominguez misses with a wild combination.
Dominguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagasaki on the side of the head.#TD2#
Dominguez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nagasaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Nagasaki has control of the leg.
Dominguez is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez is pressing down on Nagasaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nagasaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving. #T1#
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nagasaki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Nagasaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Dominguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nagasaki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nagasaki has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Dominguez working a defensive guard but Nagasaki manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dominguez is looking to reverse the position.
Dominguez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nagasaki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dominguez to see if he's OK.#T2#
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dominguez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Dominguez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dominguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nagasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Santosh Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nagasaki staying calm.
Dominguez is looking to regain half guard here but Nagasaki keeps moving and retains side control.
Dominguez keeps trying to improve his position.
Nagasaki is putting a hurting on Dominguez here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Dominguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nagasaki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nagasaki moves into full mount!
Nagasaki looking to control but Dominguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nagasaki looking to finish Dominguez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dominguez!
Nagasaki with shots to the head and body - Dominguez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nagasaki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dominguez hang on?
Nagasaki landing strikes from the mount.
Dominguez tries to reverse the position but Nagasaki maintains control.
Nagasaki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T4#
Nagasaki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nagasaki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dominguez looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki lands with some strikes.
Dominguez is squirming around, avoiding Nagasaki's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez is trying desperately to improve position.
Nagasaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santosh Nagasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nagasaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
Santosh Nagasaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EMP Verygood vs Alcala
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nagasaki looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
We've been informed that Sitsongrit has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit scores with a head kick.
Sitsongrit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nagasaki's calf.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nagasakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Nagasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nagasaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nagasaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Nagasaki has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Nagasaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Nagasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit pushes Nagasaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagasaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Nagasaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nagasaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nagasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Nagasaki is out of range.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nagasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nagasaki 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.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Nagasaki pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Nagasaki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat.
Nagasaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nagasaki has time to react.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Nagasaki avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Nagasaki moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Nagasaki moves out of range easily.
Nagasaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nagasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Nagasaki throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Nagasaki only half commits.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Nagasaki down.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Nagasaki should have avoided that one.
Nagasaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Nagasaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nagasaki blocks a jab.#T4#
Nagasaki lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nagasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick.
Nagasaki swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
A quick step to the side and Nagasaki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's time! Nagasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasaki ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Nagasaki tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
No joy there for Sitsongrit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Nagasaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Nagasaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.#TD#
Nagasaki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Nagasaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nagasaki works over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound from guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nagasaki is controlling him.
Sitsongrit is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Nagasaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sitsongrit's guard. #REVR#
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nagasaki is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagasaki. #T3#
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nagasaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Nagasaki is having none of it.
Nagasaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Nagasaki in close.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nagasaki sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Nagasaki is out of range.
Nagasaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Nagasaki off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
Nagasaki clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Nagasaki is out of range.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nagasaki throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yodsawan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Nagasaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Nagasaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Nagasaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Nagasaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nagasaki off to one side.
Sitsongrit looks to land a combination but Nagasaki avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Nagasaki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagasaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nagasaki takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Nagasaki's head and hops out.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santosh Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Nagasaki saw that one coming.
Nagasaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Nagasaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nagasaki looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nagasaki checks it well.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Nagasaki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
It looked like Nagasaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nagasaki under the eye.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Nagasaki connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
#T3#
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Nagasaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit sizes up Nagasaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nagasaki tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Nagasaki down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Nagasaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sitsongrit's guard.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nagasaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Nagasaki postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Nagasaki stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nagasaki is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nagasaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Sitsongrit controls Nagasaki momentarily but Nagasaki frees himself.
Santosh Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sitsongrit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
An out of breath Yodsawan Sitsongrit 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:
EMP WW Tourney - Round 1
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Lomachenko misses with a hook.#TD#
Lomachenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nagasaki to the mat! Nagasaki manages to get full guard.
Lomachenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nagasaki has his hands on Lomachenko's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lomachenko wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki controlling the position.
Lomachenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nagasaki looking to control.
Nagasaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lomachenko's guard. #REVB##T1#
Lomachenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Lomachenko, not yet.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Lomachenko keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Lomachenko wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment.
Nagasaki throwing strikes but missing.
Nagasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nagasaki distracts Lomachenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lomachenko keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki won't allow Lomachenko to sweep him here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Lomachenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lomachenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Lomachenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nagasaki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nagasaki has Lomachenko pulled in close to control his posture.
Lomachenko preventing the sweep.
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lomachenko postures up.
Nagasaki pulls Lomachenko in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Nagasaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lomachenko.
Nagasaki is trying to keep Lomachenko in close.
Nagasaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lomachenko's guard. #REVB#
Nagasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Lomachenko.#SUB#
Lomachenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagasaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nagasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Lomachenko is retaining full guard.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lomachenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lomachenko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Nagasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki stands up over Lomachenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lomachenko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lomachenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Lomachenko keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lomachenko looking for a guillotine here but Nagasaki defends easily.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Lomachenko is keeping the position.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Evgeni Lomachenko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lomachenko missing with a left hand there. Nagasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice sprawl there from Nagasaki as Lomachenko shoots in.
The fighters circling - Lomachenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Nagasaki.
Lomachenko misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki defending well as Lomachenko loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lomachenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Nagasaki scores with a three punch combo!
Lomachenko has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lomachenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Lomachenko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nagasaki 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.
Lomachenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nagasaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lomachenko manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Nagasaki postures up and lands a big shot to Lomachenko's brow.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Lomachenko keeps moving.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Lomachenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagasaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nagasaki preventing the sweep. #T2#
Nagasaki distracts Lomachenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lomachenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nagasaki works over Lomachenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki working some strikes from top position.
Nagasaki passes Lomachenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nagasaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lomachenko gets full guard.#T3#
Nagasaki lands a couple of digs.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Lomachenko keeps moving.
Nagasaki is in close to Lomachenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nagasaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Nagasaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Nagasaki trying to control but Lomachenko is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lomachenko is keeping the position for now.
Lomachenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Nagasaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Nagasaki drops an elbow to the side of Lomachenko's head.
Lomachenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nagasaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lomachenko's head.
Lomachenko wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Lomachenko is keeping the position.
Nagasaki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lomachenko tries to buck Nagasaki off but Nagasaki is having none of it.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Lomachenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Lomachenko misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lomachenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Nagasaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#
Lomachenko is rocked!
Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Oh Lomachenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Lomachenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lomachenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Lomachenko misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Lomachenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lomachenko misses with a takedown
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lomachenko looks for a takedown but Nagasaki sprawls well.#T1#
Lomachenko takes one to the chin there.
Santosh Nagasaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lomachenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nagasaki pinned against the cage. Nagasaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lomachenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nagasaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nagasaki lands a slapping body shot.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lomachenko.#T2#
A jab lands there for Lomachenko.
Lomachenko misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
Nagasaki scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Lomachenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lomachenko distracts Nagasaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lomachenko postures up and lands a big shot to Nagasaki's brow.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lomachenko preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki is adopting a defensive guard.
Nagasaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lomachenko manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Lomachenko keeping full guard, as Nagasaki tries to pass.
Nagasaki preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki with a nice head shot there.
Lomachenko wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki stands up over Lomachenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Lomachenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nagasaki defends well.#T4#
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Nagasaki is in close to Lomachenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nagasaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nagasaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lomachenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nagasaki tries to roll over but Lomachenko keeps him under control.
Lomachenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nagasaki defending well though.
Lomachenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santosh Nagasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nagasaki 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
Our winner, Santosh Nagasaki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EMP Escobar vs P.Sitsongrit
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Yoshida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
Yoshida looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yoshida has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Yoshida misses with a wild combination.
Yoshida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nagasaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yoshida moves out of range of the leg kick from Nagasaki.
As Nagasaki backs away, Yoshida returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nagasaki cracks Yoshida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yoshida works the jab nicely.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Yoshida does it's job there.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Nagasaki moved away.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yoshida lunges at Nagasaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nagasaki's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida is looking to clinch.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Yoshida's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nagasaki under the eye.
Sloppy strikes from Nagasaki. Those never looked like landing.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Takashi Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nagasaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
Nagasaki throws out a counter right but Yoshida avoids it with no problem.
Yoshida tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nagasaki is able to avoid easily.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Yoshida misses.
A big left from Yoshida misses.
Nagasaki 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.
Yoshida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Yoshida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T2#
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the body
and Yoshida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshida digs a good body shot into Nagasaki's ribs.
Yoshida looks to land a left hand but Nagasaki moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Yoshida there.
Yoshida scores with the left hand. Nagasaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Yoshida scores with the left hand. Nagasaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Yoshida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yoshida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
Takashi Yoshida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshida catches Nagasaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yoshida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yoshida misses with a right hand
and Nagasaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nagasaki swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
#T3#
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nagasaki's sensitive parts.
Yoshida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshida feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nagasakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Yoshida keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Nagasaki backs away, Yoshida returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yoshida lands a jab to the nose.
Nagasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki throws a jab when Yoshida was well out of range.
Yoshida misses the jab.#TD2#
Nagasaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Yoshida throws Nagasaki to one side and escapes!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown but Yoshida shows good takedown defense.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a big shot that misses.
Nagasaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nagasaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Yoshida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yoshida moves out of range of the body kick from Nagasaki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida cracks Nagasaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yoshida is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yoshida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yoshida misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida stuns Nagasaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yoshida cracks Nagasaki with a good jab.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Yoshida dominated that round.
That's time! Yoshida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoshida throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Nagasaki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
A lazy left from Yoshida finds it's target.
Yoshida dips to his left and cracks Nagasaki with an uppercut!
Nagasaki punishes Yoshida's body with a nice straight punch.
Yoshida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yoshida throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nagasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoshida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nagasaki doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Yoshida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nagasaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nagasaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Yoshida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshida cracks Nagasaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yoshida throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagasaki on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.
Yoshida swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Yoshida cracks Nagasaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yoshida lands a leg kick that knocks Nagasaki off balance momentarily.
Nagasaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yoshida misses with a straight left.
Yoshida connects with a right hand. Nagasaki shakes it off.
Yoshida misses with a straight right. #T2##CL#
Yoshida moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki lands a body shot.
Nagasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a right hand.
Nagasaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nagasaki scores with a shot to the side of Yoshida's head.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Yoshida manages to break the clinch.
Yoshida scores with a hook.
Yoshida throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it.
Yoshida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but Yoshida slips the punch.#T3#
Yoshida looks to land a left hand but Nagasaki moved out of range nicely.
Nagasaki misses with a left hand
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
Yoshida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Yoshida is looking to counter with a body kick.
Yoshida throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Yoshida lands a jab to the nose.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut. Yoshida saw that one coming.
Nagasaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nagasaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yoshida throws a sloppy head kick and Nagasaki moves out of range easily.
Yoshida scores with a one two! Nagasaki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yoshida moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yoshida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nagasaki. Nagasaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Yoshida misses with a straight right.
Yoshida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yoshida throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagasaki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A left lands for Nagasaki.
Yoshida throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Yoshida misses with a low kick.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Nagasaki 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.
Yoshida scores with the left hand. Nagasaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Nagasaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yoshida finds it's way round the side to connect with Nagasaki's head.
Yoshida throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut. Nagasaki saw that one coming.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Yoshida dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.
Yoshida takes a shot to the head.
Yoshida misses with the head strike.
Nagasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nagasaki tries to work over Yoshida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
Yoshida is trying to break the clinch but Nagasaki has him pressed against the cage.
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
Yoshida tries to throw a body punch but Nagasaki avoids it by throwing Yoshida back against the cage.
Yoshida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nagasaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
Nagasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagasaki presses Yoshida against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida blocking some punches.
Yoshida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nagasaki blocks a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagasaki can do to turn this around?
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Yoshida is working Nagasaki over against the cage.
Nagasaki cracks Yoshida with a nice body shot.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Yoshida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagasaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nagasaki fails to land.
A short right from Nagasaki.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagasaki tries to throw a body punch but Yoshida avoids it by throwing Nagasaki back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Yoshida lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki blocking some punches.
#BC#
Yoshida manages to break the clinch.
Nagasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Santosh Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nagasaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoshida counters with a good low kick that Nagasaki was not able to check.
Yoshida misses with a straight right. #CL#
Yoshida forces Nagasaki back against the cage and clinches.
Yoshida takes a shot to the head.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Yoshida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
Yoshida scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Yoshida manages to break the clinch.
Yoshida lands a glancing blow to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Nagasaki connects with a body shot.
Yoshida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Yoshida clobbers Nagasaki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takashi Yoshida is winning the standup battle so far.
Yoshida with a hook.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the body kick from Yoshida.
Nagasaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoshida counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Some wild striking there from Yoshida.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yoshida scores with the left hand. Nagasaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Yoshida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yoshida blocks a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yoshida - that will leave a mark!
Yoshida misses with a straight left. #T4#
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yoshida loads up on a big right hand but Nagasaki slips the punch.
Nagasaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yoshida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida throws a combination. Nagasaki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yoshida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yoshida.
The fighters circling - Yoshida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Nagasaki. That snapped Yoshida's head back.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Nagasaki is out of range.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Yoshida throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Yoshida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Yoshida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yoshida has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Yoshida!
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Event:
EMP MacGowan vs Snowdon
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Friman moves away from the strike by Nagasaki. #CL2#
Friman moves into the clinch.
Friman scores with a shot to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Friman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Friman.
Nagasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Friman tries to throw a body punch but Nagasaki avoids it by throwing Friman back against the cage.
Friman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nagasaki blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow.
Friman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Friman controlling the action here for a moment.
Friman blocking some punches.
Friman is trying to push Nagasaki away but Nagasaki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Nagasaki has Friman pushed against the cage.
Nagasaki tries a body shot but Friman blocks it.
#T1#
Friman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Friman tries a body shot but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nagasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Friman controls his hands.
Friman is struggling to control the position.
Friman prevents a body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki tries a body shot but Friman blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Friman.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Friman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Friman controls his hands.
Nagasaki pushes Friman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagasaki throws a head punch that misses.
Friman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nagasakis head.
Good body shot from Friman.
Friman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Friman blocks a body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Nagasaki blocks a body shot from Friman.
Friman scores with a hook to the body.
Friman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Friman is looking for a takedown.
Friman working aggressively here.
Friman tries for a takedown but Nagasaki manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Friman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagasaki looks to throw the jab but Friman is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friman works Nagasaki's body with a nice hook.
Friman lands a jab to the head.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
Friman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Friman misses with a looping left.
Friman moves away from the strike by Nagasaki. #T3#
Nagasaki connects with a body shot.
Friman works the jab nicely.
Nagasaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Friman lands with an uppercut that bounces Nagasaki off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Nagasaki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Friman to the ground. Nagasaki is now in Friman's guard.
Friman controls Nagasaki momentarily but Nagasaki frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nagasaki preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Nagasaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Friman has wrist control.
Nagasaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nagasaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Friman keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Nagasaki has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nagasaki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nagasaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Friman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Friman is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Friman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oskar Friman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friman.
Friman slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
Friman feints the counter takedown.
Friman throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Friman blocks the low kick.
Friman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nagasaki defends it well.
Oskar Friman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Friman jabs Nagasaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Friman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Friman with the counter takedown but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Friman misses with a hook
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Friman misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Friman.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Oskar Friman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Friman looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
A jab from Friman misses.
Nagasaki throws a chopping leg kick but Friman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Friman throws a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head but Nagasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Friman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Friman's coach down at Secret Lab was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Friman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Friman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nagasaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Friman somewhat.
Nagasaki is looking to counter punch.
Nagasaki throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Friman to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Nagasaki. Beautiful body shot.
Nagasaki connects with a body shot.
Friman swings widly with a right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Friman thinking.
Friman misses with a hook
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Friman misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Friman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot
and Friman counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Friman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Friman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Friman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Nagasaki coming out on top.
Nagasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Friman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Friman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Friman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Friman lands a jab to the nose.
Friman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nagasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki attempts a counter takedown but Friman avoids it well and moves away.
Nagasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Friman.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
Friman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagasaki misses the jab.#T4#
Friman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Friman goes for a double leg but Nagasaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nagasaki continues to drive forward.
Santosh Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Friman.
Friman with a nice cross.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Friman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
Nagasaki sizes up Friman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nagasaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Friman misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagasaki connects with a nice looking jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagasaki.
Good standup being displayed there by Friman as he connects with a hook.
Friman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nagasaki.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that second round.
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#
Nagasaki walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Friman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagasaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Friman.
Nagasaki connects with a crisp jab.
Friman blocks a jab.
It seemed like Friman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Friman misses with a hook
and Friman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman misses the jab.
Friman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nagasaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Nagasaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Friman finds it's way round the side to connect with Nagasaki's head.
Friman scores with a hook.
Nagasaki blocks a jab.
Friman throws out a loose jab but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Friman rushes Nagasaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Friman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Friman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nagasaki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
Nagasaki digs a right hand into Friman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Friman's gas tank.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Friman misses with a punch to the body.
Friman misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Friman is trying to stall.
#T2#
Nagasaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki digs a right hand underneath Friman's ribcage. Friman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Friman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nagasaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nagasaki can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Nagasaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Friman misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Friman tries to stall but Nagasaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Friman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Friman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Friman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki lands a body shot.
Nagasaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oskar Friman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nagasaki tries to throw a body punch but Friman avoids it by throwing Nagasaki back against the cage.
Nagasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
A body shot lands from Friman.
Nagasaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Friman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Friman throws a head punch that misses.
Nagasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frimans head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nagasaki.#TD#
Nagasaki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nagasaki postures up in Friman's guard and throws a big left but Friman blocks it.
Friman keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Friman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nagasaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Friman keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Friman.#TD2#
Friman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki is pulling down on Friman's head. It's preventing any offense from Friman, at least for the moment.
Friman postures up and lands a big shot to Nagasaki's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Santosh Nagasaki.
I think Nagasaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
A very excited looking Santosh Nagasaki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EMP Alcala vs Boaz
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walcott.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walcott throws the kick towards the body but Nagasaki avoids it.
Nagasaki with a nice cross.
Walcott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walcott misses with a right hand
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Walcott there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Walcott scores with a head kick. Nagasaki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Walcott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Walcott swings widly with a right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki looks to throw the jab but Walcott is out of range.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Walcott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott walks into a straight right hand from Nagasaki.
Walcott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
A head kick by Walcott misses
and Walcott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Walcott throws the kick towards the body but Nagasaki avoids it.
Nagasaki catches Walcott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Walcott shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nagasaki is trying to defend but Walcott finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nagasaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Walcott.
Nagasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walcott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Walcott trying to control the pace.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Walcott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nagasaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Walcott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nagasaki is trying to keep Walcott in close.
Nagasaki wants to sweep here but Walcott controlling him for the moment.
Nagasaki is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walcott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Nagasaki controls Walcott momentarily but Walcott frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Walcott feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nagasaki's calf.
Nagasaki works Walcott's body with a nice hook.
Tommy Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walcott.
Nagasaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tommy Walcott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walcott walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nagasaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Walcott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walcott feints a counter leg kick.
Nagasaki throws a lazy right hand but Walcott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walcott tries a quick counter leg kick but Nagasaki is wise to it.
Nagasaki avoids a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walcott.
#T4#
Walcott wants to land a leg kick but Nagasaki is out of range.
Walcott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Walcott falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Walcott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Walcott throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nagasaki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki is nestled in close to Walcott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Walcott wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping busy.
Walcott has hold of Nagasaki's hands but Nagasaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Walcott felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Walcott manages to get to full guard.
Walcott keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Walcott is keeping the position.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Walcott avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki misses with a hook
and Walcott counters with a right hand to the body.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Walcott's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Walcott's ribcage but misses.
Walcott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagasaki tries to counter with a takedown but Walcott is quick to defend against it.
Santosh Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nagasaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nagasaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Walcott's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walcott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walcott feints and then cracks Nagasaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nagasaki down.
Walcott looks to throw the jab but Nagasaki is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Walcott.#T1#
Walcott misses with a leg kick.
Walcott scores with a head kick. Nagasaki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
An inside leg kick lands from Walcott.
Walcott misses with a low kick.
Walcott throws a hook but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Walcott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Walcott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walcott is looking to score with low kicks.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Walcott is just out of range.
Walcott digs a good body shot into Nagasaki's ribs.
Nice cross by Nagasaki.
Good leg kick by Walcott there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Walcott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nagasaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walcott works the jab nicely.
Nagasaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Walcott. That's going to slow Nagasaki down.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walcott.
Nagasaki backing away here, and Walcott unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nagasaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Walcott throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Walcott keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Walcott throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Walcott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Walcott tries to score with a low kick but Nagasaki moves his leg out of the way.
Walcott takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nagasaki misses with a right hand
and Walcott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagasaki has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Walcott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Walcott misses the shot to the body.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Walcott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Walcott.
Walcott scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Walcott there.
Walcott looks to throw the jab but Nagasaki is out of range.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Walcott moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Nagasaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Walcott lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Walcott scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Walcott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walcott.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nagasaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Walcott moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Walcott scores with a jab to the body.
Walcott is looking to slow Nagasaki down with leg kicks.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Walcott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagasaki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Walcott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Walcott.
Walcott turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Walcott shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Walcott is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki tries to get to full guard but Walcott has control of the leg.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Walcott is just out of range.
Walcott takes one to the chin there.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the body
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walcott misses with a low kick.
Nagasaki connects with a body shot that sends Walcott's belly button to the back.
Walcott moves forwards but Nagasaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Walcott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagasaki connects with the punch.
Walcott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki throwing a counter right hand but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walcott defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Walcott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walcott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagasaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Walcott counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Walcott is looking to slow Nagasaki down with leg kicks.
Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Walcott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagasaki works Walcott's body with a nice hook.
Walcott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Walcott is looking to score with low kicks.
Walcott connects with a body shot that sends Nagasaki's belly button to the back.
Walcott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Walcott thuds a left hand into Nagasaki's body.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick nicely.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walcott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walcott throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Walcott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a left hand
and Walcott counters with a nice leg kick.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walcott moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Walcott off the cage and back into range.
Walcott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Nagasaki connects with a single shot there.
Walcott fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Walcott stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walcott wants it to stay on the feet.
Nagasaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walcott.
Nice defenses there by Walcott.
Walcott misses with a left hand
and Nagasaki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Walcott's knee momentarily.
Nagasaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy left from Walcott finds it's target.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walcott.
Nagasaki cracks a nice hook into Walcott's ribs.
Nagasaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Walcott feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nagasaki's calf.
Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
#T3#
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Walcott ducks down to avoid it.
Walcott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Walcott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Walcott connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walcott.
Walcott tries a quick counter leg kick but Nagasaki is wise to it.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott cracks the inside of Nagasaki's front leg.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Walcott moves away and avoids it.
Walcott finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Walcott misses with a low kick as Nagasaki jumps back.
Walcott misses with a body shot.
Walcott avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
#TD#
Nagasaki looking to score a takedown here. Walcott is defending well but Nagasaki drives through and ends up in Walcott's guard.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Walcott is keeping the position.#T4#
Walcott working a defensive guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walcott is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nagasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walcott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Walcott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagasaki trying to control but Walcott is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Walcott pulls Nagasaki in close to prevent any damage.
Walcott wants to stand and escape but Nagasaki is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Santosh Nagasaki.
I think Nagasaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
An out of breath Santosh Nagasaki 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:
TGC 84
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Norris misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
so Nagasaki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Norris has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nagasaki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Norris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norris misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Norris.
Norris scores with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Norris.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norris.
Norris throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left lands for Norris.
Nagasaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norris doesn't seem bothered though.
Norris lands a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nagasaki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Norris motions for Nagasaki to come forward. Norris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nagasaki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Norris with a body shot.
Norris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nagasaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norris to score with a decent uppercut.
Nagasaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris. Norris obviously looking to wear him down.
Nagasaki blocks the body kick.
Will Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris misses the body punch
and Nagasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Norris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Norris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nagasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norris throws out the jab.
Norris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Norris connects with a leg kick. Nagasaki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Norris looks to throw the jab but Nagasaki is out of range.
Norris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagasaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Norris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norris throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Norris throws a leg kick
and Nagasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick.
Nagasaki blocks the body kick.
Norris misses with a head kick.
Norris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Norris.
A low kick from Norris is predictable there #TD2#
and Nagasaki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nagasaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagasaki trying to control but Norris is working from the bottom.
Norris wants to stand up but Nagasaki is controlling him. #T3##ES#
Norris is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nagasaki presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Norris lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Nagasaki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nagasaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Norris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nagasaki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Norris!
Nagasaki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#
Norris is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris trying desperately to get to his feet.
BOOM! Nagasaki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Norris is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagasaki cracks Norris with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santosh Nagasaki!
Santosh Nagasaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TGC 78
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Nagasaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clay.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Clay misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Nagasaki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clay won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Nagasaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clay, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Clay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Nagasaki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nagasaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clay is looking to escape.
Clay manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nagasaki misses with a head shot. Clay uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nagasaki looking to sit in guard and control but Clay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Clay wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Clay is fighting to break Nagasaki's control of his arms but Nagasaki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Nagasaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Clay is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Nagasaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nagasaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clay with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clay wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nagasaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clay is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Clay trying to hold on to Nagasaki's head to control him but Nagasaki postures up.
#T3#
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki working Clay over with strikes.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Nagasaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Clay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clay is looking for a sweep. Nagasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clay trying to control from the bottom.
Clay wants to get back to full guard but Nagasaki has mounted him!
A nice elbow there by Nagasaki.
Clay wants to control but Nagasaki is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clay's face.
Clay is looking to get to half guard.
Nagasaki controlling the position easily from mount.
Nagasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Nagasaki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Clay wants to hold on but Nagasaki pushes him away.
Clay manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
Clay is pressing down on Nagasaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Clay looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nagasaki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Nagasaki throws a jab when Clay was well out of range.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clay manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Clay misses.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
Nagasaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nagasaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagasaki takes one to the side of the head.
Clay swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Clay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nagasakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki slips a jab and a cross from Clay.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick that misses.
Nagasaki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay loads up on a big right hand but Nagasaki slips the punch.#CL2#
Clay gets tackled into the cage by Nagasaki. Nagasaki maintains the clinch. #T1#
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clay tries to work over Nagasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Clay gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nagasaki wants to improve his position but Clay is controlling well.
Clay trying to control from half guard but Nagasaki is working away.
Nagasaki is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Clay.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clay in particular looking to stall.
Nagasaki moves into full guard.
#T2#
Clay preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki is trying to keep Clay in close.
Clay preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Clay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nagasaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clay has managed to get both his arms back between Nagasaki's legs - danger averted.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay being controlled here momentarily.
Clay scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Clay preventing the sweep.
Clay passes Nagasaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nagasaki tries to roll over but Clay keeps him under control.
Nagasaki is refusing to be controlled, as Clay sits in half guard.
Clay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Clay is working for a submission of some sort.
Nagasaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clay's back!
Clay rolls, trying to escape but Nagasaki keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Nagasaki scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Clay breaks Nagasaki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is keeping the position.
Clay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clay preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nagasaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Clay is working from the bottom.
Santosh Nagasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clay has his hands clasped together around Nagasaki's back. He's all about the action.
Clay wants to sweep but Nagasaki has passed to side control!
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andre Clay will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nagasaki lands with a cross.
Nagasaki defending well as Clay loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Nagasaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagasaki defending well as Clay loads up on a big left hand.
Andre Clay is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Clay.
Sloppy strikes from Clay. Those never looked like landing.
Clay throws a sloppy head kick and Nagasaki moves out of range easily.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clay misses the body punch
and Nagasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
Clay throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clay scores with a jab.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clay.
Nagasaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clay throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clay cracks the inside of Nagasaki's front leg.
Clay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clay throws a head kick but Nagasaki moves out of range.
It seemed like Nagasaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagasaki scores with a nice strike.
Clay lands a slapping body shot.
Clay throws a leg kick
and Clay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Clay is rocked!
Nagasaki fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Clay square on the jaw! Damn, Clay is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santosh Nagasaki!
Santosh Nagasaki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TGC SF 1: Man vs Bruyne
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Norris lands with an uppercut that bounces Nagasaki off the cage and back into range.
Norris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Norris cracks Nagasaki with a good jab.
Nagasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norris.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Norris misses with a leg kick
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Norris staying out of range there.
Norris pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nagasaki back to the cage. Norris follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Norris throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it.
Nagasaki 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.
Norris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagasaki 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Norris jabs Nagasaki right on the nose. Nagasaki blinks but takes it well.
Norris tries to clinch up but Nagasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Nagasaki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Norris scores with a hook to the body. Nagasaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Norris connects with a body shot that sends Nagasaki's belly button to the back.
Norris darts in trying to clinch
and Nagasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Nagasaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norris.
Norris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Norris slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
Norris scores with a punch to the head.
Will Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Norris throws a body kick.
Nagasaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norris is out of range and Nagasaki settles back down.
Nice shot lands for Norris.
Norris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Norris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nagasaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Norris takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Norris.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Norris half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nagasaki blocks a head kick by Norris.
Nagasaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Nagasaki avoids a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Norris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
It looks like Norris has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Norris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norris looks to clinch
and Norris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norris scores with a nice right hand.
Nagasaki closes the distance and clinches up with Norris, looking for a takedown. Nagasaki pushes Norris against the cage but Norris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Norris tries to counter by clinching up but Nagasaki breaks away and moves out of range.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNorris.
Norris wants to land a leg kick but Nagasaki is out of range.
Norris tries to clinch there but Nagasaki circles away.
Nice body kick there by Norris.
Norris slips under a jab from Nagasaki.#CL#
Norris darts in and clinches Nagasaki up against the cage.
Norris misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Nagasaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nagasaki lands a body shot.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Norris prevents it.
Will Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santosh Nagasaki.
Nagasaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nagasaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nagasaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nagasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki digs a right hand underneath Norris's ribcage. Norris let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Nagasaki is trying to trip Norris. He has hold of a leg but Norris is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nagasaki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Norris wriggles free and stands up.
Will Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Nagasaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice body kick there by Norris.
Norris lands a really nice looking cross but Nagasaki seems unphased.
#CL2#
Norris gets tackled into the cage by Nagasaki. Nagasaki maintains the clinch. #T4#
Norris throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Nagasaki.
#BC2#
Nagasaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norris is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Norris thows a leg kick but Nagasaki checks it #TD2#
and Nagasaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Norris's guard.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Norris keeps moving.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound. #ES#
Norris wriggles free and stands up.
Norris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norris misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Nagasaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nagasaki.
Norris keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki won't allow Norris to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Norris dominated that 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.
#R2#
Norris misses with a few strikes there.
Norris tries to clinch up.
Nagasaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norris circles away.
Norris fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Norris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Norris throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nagasaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Norris keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Norris is looking to stand up but Nagasaki isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Norris has wrist control.
Norris is looking to stand up but Nagasaki isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nagasaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Norris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Norris misses the body punch
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris scoring well with a low kick there.
Norris with a nice cross.
A jab lands there for Nagasaki.#CL#
Norris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nagasaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris.
Norris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagasaki tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norris.
Nagasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Norris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris lands a hook that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Norris pushes Nagasaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Nagasaki avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
Norris throws a head punch that misses.
Norris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nagasaki. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Norris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris lands a left hand.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagasaki controls his hands.
Nagasaki goes for a takedown attempt but Norris pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Norris gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nagasaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norris gets through Nagasaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki throws a head punch that misses.
Norris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagasaki's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Norris as Nagasaki tries to tie him up.
Nagasaki blocking some punches.
#T4#
Norris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norris tries a body shot but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Will Norris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nagasaki is looking for a takedown.
Will Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santosh Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
Nagasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Norris.
Still in the clinch, Nagasaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris lands a left hand.
Nagasaki misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Will Norris 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#
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Norris.
Nagasaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Norris finds it's way round the side to connect with Nagasaki's head.
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
Nagasaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Norris defends it well.
Nagasaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Nagasaki with the counter takedown but Norris avoids it easily.
Norris blocks a jab.
Norris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Norris lands a body shot.
Norris moves in looking to clinch but Nagasaki pushes him off.
Nagasaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norris.
Norris cracks Nagasaki with a good jab.
Norris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Norris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris misses with a hook.#T1#
Nagasaki wants to clinch.
Nagasaki looks to land a body kick but Norris moved away.
Nagasaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris. Norris obviously looking to wear him down.
Norris defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki shoots in for a double leg but Norris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nagasaki lands a nice hook to Norris's body. Norris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Norris tries to clinch up.
Some bone on bone action there as Nagasaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Norris misses.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Nagasaki lands a jab to the head.
Norris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagasaki can do to turn this around?
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
Santosh Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Norris.
Norris doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagasaki circles away.
Norris lands with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki throws the kick towards the body but Norris avoids it.
Good shot there by Norris.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagasaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Norris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nagasaki's sensitive parts.
Norris throws a hook but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Nagasaki scores with the left hand. Norris knows he should have avoided that one.
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
Nagasaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Norris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Norris seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Norris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nagasaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nagasaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norris walks away with a smile on his face. Nagasaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nagasaki avoids the head kick by Norris.
Norris thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nagasaki if he has to take too many more of those.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick that misses.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Norris tries to clinch up.
Norris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Norris catches Nagasaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the body
letting Norris counter with a right hand. #T4#
Norris moves in looking to clinch but Nagasaki pushes him off.
Norris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagasaki's hands.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Norris wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Norris uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nagasaki has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris moves to clinch but Nagasaki breaks away
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagasaki stuns Norris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Norris tries to score with a low kick but Nagasaki moves his leg out of the way.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Nagasaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nagasaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nagasaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Will Norris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Norris throws a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head but Nagasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Norris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norris, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Norris!
During a confident post fight interview, Will Norris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 31
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Nagasaki walks into a straight right hand from Reynolds.
Nagasaki dives in and grabs Reynolds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reynolds pushes down on Nagasaki's head and hops out.
Nagasaki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reynolds connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagasaki momentarily.
Reynolds wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reynolds scores with a nice strike.
Reynolds with a nice cross.
Reynolds moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reynolds lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nagasaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reynolds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds connects with a nice looking jab.
Reynolds lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reynolds scores with a nice head shot.
Reynolds lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Nagasaki.
A big right from Reynolds misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nagasaki! But no joy.
Reynolds takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reynolds lands with a right hand.
Reynolds lands a head shot.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Reynolds connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reynolds moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been told by Reynolds's head coaches at AK Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nagasaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reynolds can pounce on him.
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Nagasaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagasaki tries to clinch up.
Nagasaki walks into a left hand. #T2#
Nagasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Nagasaki throws a right hand that misses
and Reynolds counters with a right hand to the body.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Reynolds cracks Nagasaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reynolds throws a shot to the body.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
A little jabbing left from Nagasaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Reynolds half committed to a counter leg kick.
That kick from Reynolds tenderised Nagasaki's leg. Nagasaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reynolds missing with a left hand there. Nagasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Nagasaki swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
Nagasaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reynolds stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Nagasaki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reynolds tries to bench press Nagasaki off him but Nagasaki keeps the position.
Reynolds wants to control but Nagasaki postures up.
Reynolds avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nagasaki.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reynolds manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nagasaki's best efforts.
Nagasaki not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Reynolds is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Nagasaki winds up and cracks Reynolds with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagasaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reynolds's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki looking to pass the guard.
Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagasaki.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Reynolds dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decent striking displayed by Reynolds there.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Cole Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Reynolds misses.
Nagasaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nagasaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reynolds, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Reynolds.
A nice side step and Nagasaki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
#T1#
Reynolds misses with a hook
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki throws a lazy body kick
and Reynolds makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nagasaki has his takedown stuffed
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagasaki moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
Reynolds scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reynolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A big left from Reynolds misses.
Donk. Nagasaki catches Reynolds right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagasaki's hands.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Reynolds misses the target.
Nagasaki misses with a body kick.
Reynolds throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Reynolds listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cole Reynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
Reynolds turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3##CL#
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Reynolds digs a right hand underneath Nagasaki's ribcage. Nagasaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nagasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki presses Reynolds against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reynolds prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nagasaki prevents a body shot from Reynolds.
Nagasaki jumps guard but Reynolds turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cole Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santosh Nagasaki.#TD2#
Nagasaki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Reynolds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reynolds tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagasaki is retaining full guard. #T4#
Reynolds won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here. #SU#
Reynolds stands up and waves to Nagasaki to follow him.
Reynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagasaki can do to turn this around?
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reynolds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reynolds misses the jab.
Reynolds misses with a body punch
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Reynolds scores with a sloppy right hand. Nagasaki should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Reynolds misses.
Nagasaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Reynolds dominated that second round.
That's time! Reynolds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Nagasaki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reynolds quickly recovers to half guard.
Nagasaki slips a nice elbow through Reynolds's hands, connecting with Reynolds's forehead.
Reynolds taking some punishment here, with Nagasaki in his half guard.
Reynolds is trying to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki trying to mount his opponent but Reynolds defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nagasaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Nagasaki seems content to control.
Nagasaki is pressing down on Reynolds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reynolds is holding on for now.
Nagasaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reynolds's head.
Reynolds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nagasaki is working away from the top position though.
Nagasaki is trying to control. Reynolds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reynolds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagasaki.
Reynolds is looking to control Nagasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reynolds avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nagasaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reynolds's head.
Santosh Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nagasaki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nagasaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nagasaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reynolds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nagasaki moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a lovely overhand right.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Nagasaki throws out a counter right but Reynolds avoids it with no problem.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reynolds.
Nagasaki misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds lands an overhand right.
Reynolds lands with a nice body punch.
Nagasaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
Reynolds blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Nagasaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reynolds!#ES#
Reynolds sneaks out the side door and pushes Nagasaki away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Reynolds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nagasaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reynolds. Reynolds obviously looking to wear him down.
Nagasaki takes one to 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!
Jab, jab by Reynolds - just one landing.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki throws out a counter right but Reynolds avoids it with no problem.
Reynolds connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reynolds misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Nagasaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Cole Reynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reynolds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reynolds. #CL#
Reynolds clinches up against the cage.
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Nagasaki tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
Nagasaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds prevents a body shot from Nagasaki.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reynolds, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 29
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Boaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nagasaki wants to control the action here but instead Boaz manages to pass to full mount!
Boaz misses with a head shot.
Nagasaki is squirming around, avoiding Boaz's attempts to control the action.
Nagasaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Boaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Boaz wants to control the pace but Nagasaki is squirming around nicely.
Boaz fails to take his opponent's back.
Nagasaki gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nagasaki wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nagasaki won't allow Boaz to pass to mount.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki wants to get back to full guard but Boaz has mounted him!
Boaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nagasaki regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boaz in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Boaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nagasaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Nagasaki wants to control but Boaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Boaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nagasaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Nagasaki trying to control here.
#T2#
Nagasaki tries to get to full guard but Boaz has control of the leg.
Boaz wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is defending well. #SUB#
Boaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nagasaki is looking for a sweep. Boaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Nagasaki is controlling Boaz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nagasaki wants to improve his position but Boaz is controlling well.
Nagasaki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagasaki keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Boaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki flicks out a counter leg kick but Boaz steps away.#T4#
Boaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boaz lands a jab to the head.
Boaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nagasaki in his tracks.
Nagasaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nagasaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Boaz.
Nagasaki lands a jab to the head.
Boaz scores with a hook.#TD#
Boaz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki 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.
Boaz looking to pass the guard.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Wamberto Boaz dominated that round.
That's time! Boaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nagasaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Boaz moves away from the strike by Nagasaki.
A quick step to the side and Boaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Boaz.
Boaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boaz throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Boaz misses.
Boaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagasaki can do to turn this around?
Boaz checks a low kick from Nagasaki.
Boaz misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Boaz.#T1#
Nagasaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boaz defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagasaki 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.
Boaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nagasaki has time to react.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boaz checks a low kick from Nagasaki.
Boaz throws out a loose jab but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Boaz throws a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head but Nagasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boaz with a hook.
Boaz looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
A nice side step and Nagasaki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Boaz throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boaz avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boaz manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki throws a chopping leg kick but Boaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boaz works Nagasaki's body with a nice hook.
Wamberto Boaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Boaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses.#T3#
Nagasaki looks to land a left hand but Boaz moved out of range nicely.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Boaz moves out of range.
Wamberto Boaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Boaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Boaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagasaki throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Boaz misses the target.
Boaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nagasaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Boaz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nagasaki tries to get to full guard but Boaz has control of the leg.
Boaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4##SUB#
Boaz seems to be working for a kimura but Nagasaki defends the submission attempt.
Nagasaki is refusing to be controlled, as Boaz sits in half guard.
Boaz trying to mount his opponent but Nagasaki defends it.
Boaz prevents Nagasaki from improving his position.
Boaz is keen to just control but Nagasaki is a slippery customer.
Boaz controlling the action here.#SUB#
Boaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nagasaki has managed to free his arm - good work.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wamberto Boaz 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#
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Boaz.
Boaz throws a shot to the body.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boaz moves away.
Boaz lands a body shot.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boaz lands a head shot.
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
Boaz scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Boaz lands.
Boaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boaz.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boaz checks it well. #T1#
Boaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nagasaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Nagasaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boaz blocks the body kick.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boaz with a body shot.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Boaz ducks down to avoid it.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki looks to land a left hand but Boaz moved out of range nicely.
Boaz swings widly with a right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagasaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Boaz is just out of range.#TD#
Boaz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nagasaki was covering up waiting for the punch and Boaz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Santosh Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagasaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Boaz postures up.
Nagasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boaz is one step ahead there.
Boaz looking to pass the guard.
Boaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boaz looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Boaz wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boaz stopping the sweep attempt from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki pulls Boaz in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boaz misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Boaz lands.
Boaz lands with a shot to the body.
Boaz lands a really nice looking cross but Nagasaki seems unphased.
#T4#
Boaz lands a jab.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
Boaz misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boaz at a distance.
Boaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Jab from Boaz.
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
Boaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Boaz ducks down to avoid it.
Boaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wamberto Boaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boaz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wamberto Boaz!
Wamberto Boaz 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:
TGC 65: Boaz vs Yoshida 2
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
UrFace scores with a hook to the body. Nagasaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nagasaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nagasaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
UrFace misses the jab.
A big left from UrFace misses.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by UrFace.
Nagasaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
UrFace avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
UrFace tries to counter by clinching up but Nagasaki breaks away and moves out of range.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
UrFace throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UrFace throws an off balance right hand
and UrFace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
UrFace has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
UrFace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but UrFace defends it well.
UrFace walks into a straight right hand from Nagasaki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but UrFace moves away.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
UrFace throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagasaki on the side of the head.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
UrFace throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
UrFace fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagasaki on the side of the head.
UrFace misses with a straight right.
UrFace connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nagasaki. Nagasaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
UrFace lands a jab to Nagasaki's midsection.
UrFace throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
UrFace throws a jab when Nagasaki was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nagasaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut.
UrFace misses the jab.
UrFace throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
UrFace misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but UrFace defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
UrFace bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
UrFace scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from UrFace.
UrFace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
ButtStrike UrFace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
UrFace throws a combination. Nagasaki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but UrFace moves out of range.
UrFace throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagasaki feints the counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by UrFace.
Nagasaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
UrFace lands a head shot.
ButtStrike UrFace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Nagasaki misses. #T3#
UrFace scores with a body shot.
UrFace misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
UrFace connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
UrFace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
UrFace misses with a hook.
And Nagasaki tries to counter it with a takedown but UrFace pushes his down on his head and steps out.
UrFace misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
UrFace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagasaki at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
UrFace scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
UrFace scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
UrFace misses the body punch
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
UrFace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Nagasaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice cross by UrFace.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
UrFace throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagasaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
UrFace misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
UrFace throws a right hand that Nagasaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagasaki also avoids with ease.
UrFace scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nagasaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from UrFace.
A lazy left from UrFace finds it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by UrFace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but UrFace moves away.
Nagasaki slips a jab from UrFace.
Nagasaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nagasaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but UrFace swivels and escapes.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
ButtStrike UrFace dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nagasaki slips a jab and a cross from UrFace.
UrFace punishes Nagasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Nagasaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits UrFaces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nagasaki throws a hook but UrFace blocks it.
Nagasaki lands a really nice looking cross but UrFace seems unphased.
A jab from UrFace finds it's way through Nagasaki's defenses.
UrFace digs a good hook to Nagasaki's body.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
UrFace is looking to counter the offense by Nagasaki and move into the clinch.
A jab from UrFace misses.
And Nagasaki tries to counter it with a takedown but UrFace pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from UrFace.
Nagasaki blocks a jab.
UrFace throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
UrFace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from UrFace.
UrFace moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
UrFace lands with a cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nagasaki might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, UrFace has got the better of the exchanges.
Nagasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and UrFace counters by clinching up.
Nagasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
UrFace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagasaki digs a right hand underneath UrFace's ribcage. UrFace let out a lung full of air as it connected.
UrFace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
UrFace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
UrFace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagasaki tries to work over UrFace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Nagasaki jumps into guard, dragging UrFace to the mat.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nagasaki is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nagasaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
UrFace bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nagasaki's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
UrFace postures up.
#T2#
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Nagasaki looking for subs off his back but UrFace has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nagasaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
UrFace preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Nagasaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in UrFace's guard. #REVB#
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Nagasaki is stalling in the full guard.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Nagasaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nagasaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagasaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagasaki preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
UrFace looks to land a left hand but Nagasaki moved out of range nicely.
UrFace looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
UrFace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
UrFace misses with a looping right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by UrFace!
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but UrFace moves away.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that ButtStrike UrFace will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
UrFace misses with a few strikes there.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but UrFace moves out of range.
UrFace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. UrFace moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
UrFace walks into a stiff left hand from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
UrFace misses with a body punch
and Nagasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
A swing and a miss from UrFace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UrFace misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki feints a counter leg kick.
UrFace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
UrFace scores with a jab to the jaw.
UrFace moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
A slow jab from UrFace misses its intended target.
UrFace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
UrFace just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for UrFace. That snapped Nagasaki's head back.
UrFace takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki lands the left hand.
UrFace cracks Nagasaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
UrFace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagasaki.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from UrFace.
Nagasaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
UrFace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki feints the counter takedown.
UrFace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nagasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
UrFace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagasaki can do to turn this around?
UrFace scores with a punch to the head.
Santosh Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ButtStrike UrFace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
UrFace throws out a loose jab but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
UrFace throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
UrFace swings away with a body shot that misses
and UrFace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
UrFace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from UrFace. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
ButtStrike UrFace is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Nagasaki there.
UrFace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
UrFace misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki feints the counter takedown.
Nagasaki scores with a hook to the body. UrFace takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for UrFace. That snapped Nagasaki's head back.
UrFace lands a jab.
UrFace misses the shot to the body.
UrFace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
UrFace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from UrFace.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagasaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagasaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
UrFace cracks Nagasaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
UrFace stuns Nagasaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
UrFace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki swinging wildly here.
UrFace lands a jab to the head.
Nagasaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but UrFace is out of range. #T4#
Nice cross by UrFace.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
UrFace lands the left hand.
UrFace connects with a looping right hand.
Nagasaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
UrFace throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
UrFace closes the distance and lands a one-two.
UrFace closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
UrFace sizes up Nagasaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
UrFace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
UrFace ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
UrFace moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
ButtStrike UrFace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for UrFace, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ButtStrike UrFace!
After the big win, ButtStrike UrFace made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 24
Date: Jul 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Nagasaki tries a low kick but Ruenroeng avoids it.
Nagasaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Ruenroeng has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ruenroeng moves in looking to clinch but Nagasaki pushes him off.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng misses with the body kick#TD#
and Nagasaki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ruenroeng blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruenroeng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruenroeng makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruenroeng.
Nagasaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruenroeng avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagasaki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ruenroeng 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.
Nagasaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruenroeng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nagasaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruenroeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruenroeng works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruenroeng is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nagasaki is controlling him.
Ruenroeng wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruenroeng keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ruenroeng keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki throwing strikes from guard but Ruenroeng blocks nicely.
Nagasaki preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruenroeng wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruenroeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruenroeng has Nagasaki pulled in close to control his posture.
Ruenroeng is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nagasaki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ruenroeng has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nagasaki trying to control but Ruenroeng is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Nagasaki stuns Ruenroeng with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Nagasaki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nagasaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Ruenroeng.
Nagasaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruenroeng fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagasaki jabs Ruenroeng right on the nose. Ruenroeng blinks but takes it well.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Samak Ruenroeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruenroeng slips a straight right by Nagasaki.
Ruenroeng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagasaki.
Ruenroeng flicks out a counter leg kick but Nagasaki steps away.
Ruenroeng takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki throws a right hand that Ruenroeng ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruenroeng also avoids with ease.
Ruenroeng swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ruenroeng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Nagasaki lands a nice shot that snaps Ruenroeng's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ruenroeng.
Nagasaki blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Nagasaki is looking to counter punch.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch there but Nagasaki circles away.
Ruenroeng scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ruenroeng takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Ruenroeng scoring well with a low kick there.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
Ruenroeng lunges at Nagasaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nagasaki's hand.
Ruenroeng dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nagasaki. That did some damage!
Nagasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruenroeng can do to turn this around?
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ruenroeng throws a body shot but no joy.
Santosh Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Nagasaki moves out of range easily. #T1#
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruenroeng looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
A shot to the body from Nagasaki misses
letting Ruenroeng counter with a right hand.
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagasaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruenroeng.
Nagasaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nagasaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Nagasaki moves out of range easily. #T2#
Ruenroeng takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Ruenroeng moves into the clinch.
Ruenroeng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruenroeng misses with an elbow strike.
Ruenroeng tries to throw a body punch but Nagasaki avoids it by throwing Ruenroeng back against the cage.
Nagasaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ruenroeng walks away with a smile on his face. Nagasaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice cross by Nagasaki.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick, looking for Nagasaki's leg but Nagasaki calmly moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Ruenroeng's shoulder, as Ruenroeng tries to avoid the shot.
Ruenroeng is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nagasaki scores with a jab.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Ruenroeng ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Ruenroeng feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nagasakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nagasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Ruenroeng's shoulder, as Ruenroeng tries to avoid the shot.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagasaki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ruenroeng backs up against the cage.
Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
Ruenroeng counters with a body kick.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Ruenroeng misses #TD#
and Nagasaki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nagasaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ruenroeng can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nagasaki trying to control but Ruenroeng is working from the bottom.
Ruenroeng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santosh Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nagasaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Ruenroeng keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki throwing strikes from guard but Ruenroeng blocks nicely.
Ruenroeng can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nagasaki controls the pace.
Ruenroeng pulls Nagasaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Nagasaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ruenroeng looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruenroeng, not yet.
Ruenroeng pulls Nagasaki in close to prevent any damage.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Santosh Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nagasaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
Ruenroeng looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruenroeng scores with a hook.#CL2#
Ruenroeng clinches with his opponent.
Ruenroeng missing with knees to the body.
Nagasaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruenroeng gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ruenroeng can't find room to land a body shot as Nagasaki controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng keeps control of Nagasaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nagasaki looking for a takedown.
Ruenroeng is pressed up against the cage. Nagasaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ruenroeng down to the mat. Ruenroeng avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nagasaki, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Nagasaki blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ruenroeng lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nagasaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nagasaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range.
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagasaki attempts a counter takedown but Ruenroeng avoids it well and moves away.
Ruenroeng throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Nagasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nagasaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruenroeng scores with a head kick. Nagasaki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nagasaki blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nagasaki.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it.
Nagasaki lands with a good body shot.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Nagasaki finds it's target.
Nagasaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Nagasaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ruenroeng looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagasaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nagasaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ruenroeng slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nagasaki lands a nice hook to Ruenroeng's body. Ruenroeng takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruenroeng throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.
Ruenroeng blocks a leg kick.
Nagasaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Nagasaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ruenroeng sprawls well initially but Nagasaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Samak Ruenroeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruenroeng tries to get to full guard but Nagasaki has control of the leg.
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nagasaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nagasaki is keen to just control but Ruenroeng is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Santosh Nagasaki.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nagasaki, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
In his post fight interview, Santosh Nagasaki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TGC 61: Boaz vs Nagasaki
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Boaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nagasaki. Nagasaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nagasaki throws out a leg kick but Boaz moves out of range and Nagasaki only half commits.
Boaz lands a really nice looking cross but Nagasaki seems unphased.
Boaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Boaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nagasaki has time to react.
Nagasaki cracks a nice hook into Boaz's ribs.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boaz looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Nagasaki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boaz with a body shot.
Boaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
Boaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki blocks a jab.
Boaz moves away from the strike by Nagasaki. #T1#
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boaz misses with a takedown
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagasaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boaz is fending him off so far but Nagasaki persists. Nope, Boaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Nagasaki stuns Boaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boaz misses with an uppercut
and Nagasaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nagasaki as he avoids it easily.
Nagasaki jabs at Boaz's body.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Boaz blocks it.
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but Boaz slips the punch.
Boaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
Nagasaki misses with a right hand
letting Boaz counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Nagasaki. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nagasaki has time to react.
Nagasaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Boaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boaz with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Nagasaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Boaz coming out on top.
Boaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boaz misses with a left hand
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Boaz shoots for a takedown but Nagasaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wamberto Boaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Nagasaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Nagasaki moves in looking to clinch but Boaz pushes him off.
Wamberto Boaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Boaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nagasaki.
Some wild striking there from Boaz.
Nagasaki throws out a counter right but Boaz avoids it with no problem.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
Nagasaki throws a counter combo.
Boaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagasaki connects with a right hand. Boaz shakes it off.
Boaz misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Boaz throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range. #T4#
Boaz lands a nice hook to Nagasaki's body. Nagasaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nagasaki misses with a shot to the body
and Boaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Boaz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nagasaki quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki wants to get back to full guard.
Boaz trying to mount his opponent but Nagasaki defends it.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Boaz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nagasaki wants to control but Boaz is having none of it.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wamberto Boaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Boaz lands a body shot.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Boaz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boaz throws a chopping leg kick but Nagasaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boaz throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki throws out a counter right but Boaz avoids it with no problem.
Boaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nagasaki's waist but Nagasaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boaz off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki swings for the body but Boaz moves out of range.
Boaz tries to clinch but Nagasaki is having none of it.
Nagasaki blocks a jab.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nagasaki enables Boaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nagasaki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Nagasaki working a defensive guard here.
Boaz being controlled here momentarily.
Boaz wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Boaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagasaki is retaining full guard.
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boaz stopping the sweep attempt from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is still trying to improve position.
Boaz trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Boaz postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nagasaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
Boaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boaz misses with a straight right.
Boaz misses with a head kick.
Nagasaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Santosh Nagasaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
Nagasaki throws out a counter right but Boaz avoids it with no problem.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Boaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nagasaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boaz scrambles back to his feet.
Nagasaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nagasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Boaz's shoulder, as Boaz tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Boaz misses with an uppercut
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Boaz.
Boaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Boaz avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
A little feinted left hand from Boaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Boaz.
A countering left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses.
Boaz shoots in for a takedown but Nagasaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boaz.
Boaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boaz is looking to counter punch.
Boaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sloppy strikes from Boaz. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Boaz lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Nagasaki. Beautiful body shot.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Boaz's ribcage but misses.
Boaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nagasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaz.
Nagasaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good exchange - Boaz coming out on top.#TD#
Boaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Wamberto Boaz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Nagasaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagasaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - Nagasaki coming out on top.
Nagasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Boaz counters with a series of strikes. Nagasaki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boaz.
A nice side step and Nagasaki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nagasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Nagasaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Boaz digs a good hook to Nagasaki's body.
Nagasaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boaz manages to avoid it.
Boaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nagasaki.
Boaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Boaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nagasaki tries to bench press Boaz off him but Boaz keeps the position. #SUB#
Boaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Boaz wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Boaz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nagasaki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Boaz but great work by Nagasaki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boaz is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boaz is working hard here to advance position.
Nagasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boaz keeps working.
Boaz is looking for a sweep.
Boaz regains half guard.#T3#
Boaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Boaz is pressing down on Nagasaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nagasaki postures up and lands a big shot to Boaz's brow.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boaz is trying to keep Nagasaki in close.
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Boaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Nagasaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boaz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Boaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nagasaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nagasaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boaz keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki with a nice head shot there.
Nagasaki lands a couple of digs.
Boaz keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki throwing strikes but missing.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Wamberto Boaz clearly takes that round.
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.
#R4#
Nagasaki moves away from the strike by Boaz.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Boaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boaz looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boaz.
Nagasaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Boaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nagasaki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nagasaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boaz advances to mount.
Nagasaki has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nagasaki is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Boaz wants to control the pace but Nagasaki is squirming around nicely.
Nagasaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nagasaki is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Boaz controlling from the full mount.
Nagasaki tries to hold on but Boaz postures up.
Boaz trying to control but Nagasaki is having none of it.
Boaz content just to control the position here.
Boaz'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.
Boaz avoids the attempt from Nagasaki to control.#T3#
Nagasaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Boaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Boaz trying to control but Nagasaki is having none of it.
Nagasaki working to try and regain half guard.
Boaz trying to control but Nagasaki is having none of it.
Nagasaki wants to hold on but Boaz pushes him away.
Nagasaki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Boaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nagasaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Nagasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Boaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nagasaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boaz.
Boaz is pressing down on Nagasaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nagasaki is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagasaki is not content to let Boaz control the position.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Wamberto Boaz had his way with Santosh Nagasaki in that round.
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!
#R5#
Boaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Boaz misses its intended target.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Boaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagasaki's head backwards.
Boaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Boaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Boaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nagasaki dives on top into guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz is controlling Nagasaki's posture.
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Boaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Boaz is looking for a triangle but Nagasaki pushes his legs off easily.
Nagasaki trying to control but Boaz is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boaz trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.
Santosh Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nagasaki works over Boaz with some ground and pound from guard.
Nagasaki looking to pass the guard.
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boaz keeping full guard, as Nagasaki tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Boaz lands with a good body shot.
No joy there for Nagasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagasaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nagasaki wants it to stay on the feet.
Boaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Boaz throws a big shot that misses.
Boaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Boaz missing with a left hand there. Nagasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nagasaki.
A jab lands there for Boaz.#TD#
Boaz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nagasaki quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
Nagasaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boaz is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Boaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nagasaki moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki trying to keep a closed guard but Boaz is proving a slippery customer.
Boaz preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boaz pushing down on Nagasaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boaz wants to pass to mount but Nagasaki is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wamberto Boaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boaz, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:45
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wamberto Boaz!
Wamberto Boaz retains his bantamweight title!
Wamberto Boaz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 18
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook to the body
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakarakatong scores with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki lands with a good body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Nagasaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it.
Nagasaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payakarakatong.
Crunch! Payakarakatong slams his shin into Nagasaki's torso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakarakatong.
An inside leg kick from Payakarakatong misses.
A good leg kick by Payakarakatong.
Nagasaki lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki moves out of range as Payakarakatong throws a body kick.
Payakarakatong cracks Nagasaki with an open hand slap.#T1#
A left lands for Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut.
Payakarakatong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Payakarakatong slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Payakarakatong with the counter takedown but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Payakarakatong thuds his shin into the meat of Nagasaki's side.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
A decent looking cross lands there for Payakarakatong.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Nagasaki as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakarakatong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nagasaki scores with a body shot.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Payakarakatong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Payakarakatong lands with a straight right. Nagasaki didn't see that one coming.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nagasaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Payakarakatong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nagasaki. That did some damage!
Nagasaki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Payakarakatong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nagasaki takes a step back to recover.
Payakarakatong looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nagasaki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Payakarakatong - the referee stops the clock and Nagasaki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Payakarakatong. Nagasaki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Payakarakatong moved out of range.
Payakarakatong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Payakarakatong jabs at Nagasaki's body.
Payakarakatong misses with a right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Payakarakatong ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Payakarakatong is predictable there #TD#
and Nagasaki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nagasaki distracts Payakarakatong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nagasaki passes into half guard.
Nagasaki controlling the action here.
Payakarakatong is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Nagasaki there.
Payakarakatong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Payakarakatong keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully. #T4#
Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong working a defensive guard here.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nagasaki distracts Payakarakatong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Payakarakatong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Payakarakatong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakarakatong looking for a sweep. Not yet Payakarakatong, not yet.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Payakarakatong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payakarakatong throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Payakarakatong scoring well with a low kick there.
Payakarakatong misses with a jab to the body
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws out a leg kick but Nagasaki moves out of range and Payakarakatong only half commits.
Nagasaki connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Payakarakatong tumbling to the canvas! Nagasaki pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Payakarakatong was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Santosh Nagasaki!
After the fight, Santosh Nagasaki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks Master Bwang it was a honor fighting against my esteemeed mentor.'.
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Event:
TGC 53: Hepple vs Petersen
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Dong tries to land a body kick
and Nagasaki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Nagasaki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nagasaki misses with a right hand
and Dong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nagasaki thinking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dong.
Dong sizes up Nagasaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nagasaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dong connects with an inside leg kick.
Yung Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Yung Hung Dong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagasaki looks to land a left hand but Dong moved out of range nicely.
Dong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Dong gets caught flat footed, as Nagasaki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dong wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Dong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nagasaki trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nagasaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nagasaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Dong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nagasaki defends well.
Nagasaki cracks Dong with a solid left hand.
Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nagasaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dong's head.
Our spies down at at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys inform us that Dong has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nagasaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nagasaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Nagasaki trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dong's head.
Nagasaki trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dong looking for a guillotine here but Nagasaki defends easily.
#SUB2#
Dong is looking for a triangle but Nagasaki pushes his legs off easily.
Nagasaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Nagasaki throws an elbow that misses. Dong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nagasaki's guard. Nice move by Dong!#REVB#
Dong postures up.
Dong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagasaki is keeping the position for now.
Dong is pushing down on Nagasaki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nagasaki is fighting to maintain full guard but Dong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nagasaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dong is working away from the top position though.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nagasaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yung Hung Dong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nagasaki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dong looks for the body kick but Nagasaki saw that one coming.
Nagasaki scores with a jab.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Dong slips a straight right by Nagasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Dong ducks down to avoid it.
Dong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dong thows a leg kick but Nagasaki checks it
and Nagasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong.
Dong throws a shot to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Dong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Dong misses.
Nagasaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dong throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Dong looks to land a body kick but Nagasaki moved away.
Nagasaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dong. Dong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nagasaki scores with a nice right hand.
Dong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dong.
Nagasaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Nagasaki. Beautiful body shot.
Nagasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dong.#T3#
Nagasaki 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.
Dong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagasaki's hands.
Dong throws a body kick that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dong throws a front kick aimed at Nagasaki's knee but Nagasaki avoids it well.
Nagasaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dong throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Dong.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
Dong throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
A nice side step and Dong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dong lands a leg kick that knocks Nagasaki off balance momentarily.#T4#
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagasaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagasaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dong staying out of range there.
Dong looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Dong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nagasaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Nagasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagasaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Dong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nagasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagasaki moves away from the strike by Dong.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Nagasaki lands a really nice looking cross but Dong seems unphased.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nagasaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dong.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nagasaki scrambles back to his feet.
Nagasaki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nagasaki throws a shot to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.#T1#
Dong fakes the leg kick and cracks Nagasaki in the body.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
Dong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Santosh Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Dong.
Dong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nagasaki is looking to counter punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dong.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut
and Dong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Nagasaki checks the leg kick.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dong slips under a jab from Nagasaki.#CL2#
Dong clinches with his opponent.
Dong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nagasaki tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Nagasaki back against the cage.
Nagasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong prevents a body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Dong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dong lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Nagasaki.
Dong is looking to control Nagasaki's arms but Nagasaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dong has his back to the cage.
Nagasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dong tries a body shot but Nagasaki blocks it.
Dong blocks a body shot from Nagasaki. #BC#
Nagasaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagasaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nagasaki is defended easily by Dong.
Dong replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nagasaki blocks it well.
Nagasaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nagasaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot that snaps Dong's head back.
That kick from Dong tenderised Nagasaki's leg. Nagasaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nagasaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
A jab from Dong does it's job there.
Dong throws a leg kick
and Nagasaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dong throws a wild body kick that Nagasaki sees coming a mile off.
Dong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dong punishes Nagasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Nagasaki tries to clinch but Dong moves out of range.
Dong tries a quick counter leg kick but Nagasaki is wise to it.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
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!
Dong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Dong tries a quick counter leg kick but Nagasaki is wise to it.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Yung Hung Dong really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Nagasaki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dong. That one must have hurt.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Dong strikes.
Dong throws a series of punches but Nagasaki moves out of range. #CL2#
Nagasaki tries to keep at a distance but Dong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nagasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Nagasaki prevents a body shot from Dong.
Nagasaki cracks Dong with a nice body shot.
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Dong scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Dong has Nagasaki pushed against the cage.#BC#
Nagasaki manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Dong misses with a hook
and Dong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Dong misses with a leg kick.
Nagasaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dong.
Nagasaki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nagasaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dong's waist but Dong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nagasaki off to one side.
Nagasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.
Nice uppercut lands for Nagasaki. That snapped Dong's head back.
Nagasaki thuds a left hand into Dong's body.
Dong tries a low kick but Nagasaki avoids it.#T2#
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses its target.
Dong misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Nagasaki counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dong takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Santosh Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nagasaki trying to control the position but Dong is working away.
Dong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nagasaki's best efforts.
Ground and pound from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is looking to stall here but Dong recovers full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Dong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nagasaki is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagasaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dong's head.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagasaki with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Nagasaki throws a sloppy strike and Dong has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Nagasaki is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Dong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yung Hung Dong!
Yung Hung Dong is the new bantamweight champion!
Yung Hung Dong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TGC 50
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Warne avoids the punch easily.
Warne with the counter takedown but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Warne lands with an overhand left.
Warne throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagasaki cracks Warne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Warne is just out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Warne has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Warne has a takedown stuffed.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagasaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Warne's head.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Warne drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nagasaki defends it well.
Warne scores with a hook to the body. Nagasaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shane Warne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Warne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Warne misses.
Warne lands a right hook to the body.
Warne throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Warne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Warne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagasaki sprawls well. Nagasaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Warne gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Warne fails to land the takedown.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Santosh Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Warne.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Warne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warne swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Warne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warne avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
Warne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Nagasaki cracks Warne with a good jab.
Warne misses with a takedown
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Warne is rocked!
Warne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Warne is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagasaki finish him?
Warne with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Good standup being displayed there by Nagasaki as he connects with a hook.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Warne with the counter takedown but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Warne.
Warne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Warne misses with a hook
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Nagasaki does it's job there.
Warne ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Warne strikes.
Nagasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Warne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagasaki sprawls well. Nagasaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Warne gets slowly back to his feet.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Warne seems to have recovered his senses.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warne feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Warne fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nagasaki to the ground. Warne is now in Nagasaki's guard.
Warne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nagasaki wants to sweep but no luck.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Warne throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Warne avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Nice straight punches there by Warne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Warne.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Warne.
Warne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Warne lunges at Nagasaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nagasaki's hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Warne as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut. Warne saw that one coming.#T1#
Warne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warne tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santosh Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki tries for a takedown but Warne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warne punishes Nagasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Warne lands an overhand right.
Warne staying out of range there.
Nagasaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nagasaki there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Warne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nagasaki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nagasaki tries to buck Warne off but Warne is having none of it.
Warne throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Warne landing strikes.
Warne just content to control the position. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Warne goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nagasaki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Warne's guard! Nice work there by Nagasaki!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warne pulls Nagasaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Nagasaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Warne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nagasaki trying to move into half guard but instead Warne has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Warne is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagasaki has wrist control.
Warne trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Warne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nagasaki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Warne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagasaki is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Nagasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warne is one step ahead there.
Warne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Warne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warne trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Warne passes Nagasaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nagasaki trying to control but Warne postures up.
Nagasaki is looking for a sweep. Warne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Warne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nagasaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nagasaki is trying to maintain the position but Warne is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nagasaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Warne throws a big elbow that misses.
Warne works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Warne throwing shots but Nagasaki is blocking nicely.
Nagasaki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Wild Beasts Zoo , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki pulls Warne in close to his closed guard and prevents Warne from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nagasaki trying to control the position.
Warne trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki keeping full guard, as Warne tries to pass.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Warne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Warne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Warne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nagasaki avoids it really well and circles away.
Nagasaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Warne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nagasaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warne connects with a body shot.
Warne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Warne just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Warne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nagasaki in his tracks.
Warne lands with a hook. Nagasaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Warne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
Warne misses with an uppercut.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Warne scores with a body shot.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Warne's ribcage but misses.
Warne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Warne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Warne misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warne was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Warne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Warne darts in looking for a takedown but Nagasaki gets double underhooks and turns Warne into the cage.
Santosh Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Warne.
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warne connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Warne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Jab by Warne.#CL#
Nagasaki darts in and clinches Warne up against the cage.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Nagasaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Nagasaki on the inside.
Nagasaki pushes Warne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagasaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Warne.
Warne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nagasaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Warne tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nagasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warne is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Warne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warne's elbow. #TD2#
Warne has hold of one of Nagasaki's legs. Nagasaki is fighting the takedown attempt but Warne gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagasaki is keeping the position for now.
Warne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Nagasaki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Warne chips away with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Warne trying to move into half guard but instead Nagasaki has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Warne keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Warne.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Warne looking for a guillotine here but Nagasaki defends easily.
Nagasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Santosh Nagasaki did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Warne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki tries to counter with a takedown but Warne is quick to defend against it.
Warne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
A slow jab from Warne misses its intended target.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warne fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Nagasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Warne scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Warne.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Warne.
Nagasaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nagasaki ducks right into an uppercut from Warne.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Warne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Warne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warne throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the head.
Warne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Warne scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Warne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warne drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nagasaki defends it well.
Warne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagasaki lunges at Warne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Warne's hand.
Warne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nagasaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Warne misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Warne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warne.
No luck for Warne with that takedown attempt.
Santosh Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Warne.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Warne ducks down to avoid it.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Nagasaki tries to score with a low kick but Warne moves his leg out of the way.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Warne moves out of range.
Warne lands a jab to the head.
Warne looks to throw the jab but Nagasaki is out of range.
Warne misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Warne misses with a body shot
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagasaki.
It looked like Nagasaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Warne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warne misses the body punch
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Santosh Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Warne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nagasaki circles away.
Nagasaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warne doesn't seem bothered though.
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Warne - just one landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Warne.
Warne defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Warne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagasaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Warne misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Nagasaki takes a swing at Warne's ribcage but misses.
And Warne tries to counter it with a takedown but Nagasaki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warne moves away.
Nagasaki tries to clinch there but Warne circles away.
Warne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warne moves away.
Warne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Warne throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Warne throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Warne tests Nagasaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Warne throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Warne.
Nagasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warne. #T2#
Nagasaki misses with the combination.
Warne misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warne moves away.
Warne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Warne moves out of range.
Warne drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nagasaki defends it well.
Nagasaki cracks Warne with an open hand slap.
Warne scores with a nice head shot.
Nagasaki walks into a straight right hand from Warne.
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Nagasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warne.
Warne missing with a left hand there. Nagasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warne lands with a hook. Nagasaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nagasaki blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Warne counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nagasaki! #SUB2#
Warne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nagasaki has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Warne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Warne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nagasaki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Warne trying to pass the guard but Nagasaki defending well.
Warne prevents Nagasaki from improving his position.
Nagasaki wants to control but Warne is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warne scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shane Warne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santosh Nagasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Warne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nagasaki defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Warne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nagasaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
Santosh Nagasaki retains his bantamweight title!
Santosh Nagasaki 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:
TGC 47: San Diego vs Nagasaki
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
San Diego's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nagasaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! San Diego scrambles back to his feet.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but San Diego avoids the punch easily.
San Diego throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Nagasaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but San Diego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nagasaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Diego keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as San Diego works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagasaki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Nagasaki cracks San Diego with a solid left hand.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. San Diego manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
San Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Nagasaki wants the takedown. San Diego is fighting it off but Nagasaki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in San Diego's guard against the cage.
Nagasaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as San Diego works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagasaki passes San Diego's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nagasaki throwing shots but San Diego is blocking nicely.
Nagasaki throwing shots but San Diego is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ES#
San Diego manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nagasaki keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nagasaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
San Diego lands a right hand.
Nagasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as San Diego controls his hands.
San Diego prevents a body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a punch to the body.
San Diego is looking to control Nagasaki's arms but Nagasaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now San Diego has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nagasaki tries to throw a body punch but San Diego avoids it by throwing Nagasaki back against the cage.
Nagasaki tries to work over San Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagasaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nagasaki has a couple of punches blocked by San Diego.
Nagasaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from San Diego.
A short right from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. San Diego seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nagasaki can turn it around.
Nagasaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
San Diego leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by San Diego.
San Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
San Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Diego.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
#BC#
San Diego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Diego feinted with a counter takedown.
San Diego circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by San Diego. Beautiful body shot.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Diego moves away.
San Diego tries to clinch but Nagasaki is having none of it.
Nagasaki lands an overhand right.
San Diego is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
San Diego slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
San Diego is looking to counter punch.
San Diego avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
San Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Angelo San Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
San Diego lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
San Diego swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
San Diego tries to clinch up but Nagasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
San Diego scores with a body shot.
San Diego moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
San Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagasaki counters with a right hand to the body.
San Diego lands a nice hook to Nagasaki's body. Nagasaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Angelo San Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
San Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nagasaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagasaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Nagasaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice shot lands for San Diego.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Santosh Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagasaki connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Nagasaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
San Diego clinches.
Santosh Nagasaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
San Diego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
San Diego misses with a wild body shot.
San Diego scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut. San Diego saw that one coming.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as San Diego blocks the leg kick.
San Diego tries to move into range but Nagasaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
San Diego misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Nagasaki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Nagasaki with a nice head shot there.
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Santosh Nagasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
San Diego preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki works over San Diego with some ground and pound from guard.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Nagasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES#
San Diego pushes Nagasaki off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
San Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Nagasaki seems unphased.
#T2#
Sloppy strikes from San Diego. Those never looked like landing.
San Diego moves away from the strike by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki scores with a jab. San Diego acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
San Diego takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Diego drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nagasaki sprawls and moves away.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
San Diego ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
San Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
San Diego works Nagasaki's body with a nice hook.
A big right from San Diego misses. #T3#
San Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
San Diego defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by San Diego.
San Diego keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
San Diego bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagasaki's head backwards.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Diego lands a jab.
Nagasaki scores with a body shot.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Diego.
San Diego throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
San Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
San Diego swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San Diego swings widly with a right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
San Diego tries to clinch but Nagasaki is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagasaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#
San Diego is rocked!
San Diego walks straight into a right hand from Nagasaki - that's dropped him! Nagasaki jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save San Diego from any more punishment! San Diego complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Santosh Nagasaki!
Santosh Nagasaki is the new bantamweight champion!
Santosh Nagasaki 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:
TGC Crucible 8
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Ji Woo scores with a body shot.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the head.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nagasaki gets caught napping as Ji Woo dives in and scores a takedown. Nagasaki manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ji Woo is controlling Nagasaki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nagasaki tries to pass to full mount but Ji Woo defends it.
Nagasaki prevents Ji Woo from improving his position.
Nagasaki throws a strike but Ji Woo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nagasaki working some strikes from top position.
Ji Woo is pulling down on Nagasaki's head to control his posture. #T1#
Nagasaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ji Woo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ji Woo's head.#SUB#
Nagasaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ji Woo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nagasaki has managed to get both his arms back between Ji Woo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ji Woo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nagasaki has picked Ji Woo up and slammed him! Ji Woo can't keep hold of the triangle and Nagasaki manages to pass to side control!
Nagasaki wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping him busy.
Ji Woo is looking for a sweep.
Nagasaki wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping him busy.
Nagasaki tries to score with some ground and pound. Ji Woo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Ji Woo tries to improve position but can't.
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Ji Woo is working from the bottom.
Ji Woo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ji Woo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Ji Woo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nagasaki advances to full mount.
Ji Woo tries to hold on but Nagasaki pushes him away.
Nagasaki lands a big elbow. #T3#
Nagasaki lands a nice shot to the head.
Nagasaki unloading with bombs!
Nagasaki prevents Ji Woo from getting the reversal.
Nagasaki landing punches.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot to the head.
Nagasaki with a couple of short strikes.
Nagasaki lands a big elbow. #ROC2#
Ji Woo is rocked!
Nagasaki cracks Ji Woo with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santosh Nagasaki!
Santosh Nagasaki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TGC 37: Cobb vs Sylvia
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Nagasaki - just one landing.
Agnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Agnarsson is just out of range.
Agnarsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nagasaki thuds a left hand into Agnarsson's body.
Nagasaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Agnarsson is out of range.
Agnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Agnarsson.
A jab from Agnarsson misses.
Nagasaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking hook.
Agnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nagasaki jabs Agnarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Agnarsson with a body shot.#T1#
Agnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Nagasaki.
Grimur Agnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Agnarsson misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses.
Agnarsson misses with a right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
Nagasaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagasaki tests Agnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nagasaki cracks Agnarsson with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Agnarsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nagasaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agnarsson pulls Nagasaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Nagasaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Agnarsson working a defensive guard here.
Nagasaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagasaki throwing strikes from guard but Agnarsson blocks nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nagasaki working his ground and pound in the gym.
Nagasaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Agnarsson has Nagasaki pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Nagasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nagasaki throwing strikes but missing.
Nagasaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Agnarsson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Nagasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Agnarsson wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Agnarsson preventing the sweep.
Agnarsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nagasaki wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Agnarsson content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agnarsson won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here.
Nagasaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Agnarsson wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is keeping the position.
Agnarsson wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Agnarsson lands with a cross.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki misses with a right hand #CL#
and Agnarsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Agnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Agnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nagasaki tries for a takedown but Agnarsson manages to get underhooks.
Nagasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Nagasaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nagasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Agnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Agnarsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Nagasaki controls the action.
#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Agnarsson.
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
Nagasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Agnarsson's elbow.
Nagasaki tries to throw a body punch but Agnarsson avoids it by throwing Nagasaki back against the cage.
Nagasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Agnarsson as the two fighters clinch.
Agnarsson blocks a body shot from Nagasaki.
Agnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Nagasaki lands a shot to the body.
Agnarsson lands with a left to the head.
Agnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagasaki controls his hands.
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagasaki prevents a body shot from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson digs a right hand underneath Nagasaki's ribcage. Nagasaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Nagasaki is trying to drag Agnarsson to the mat but Agnarsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Agnarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Agnarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Nagasaki fails to land.
Agnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Agnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Agnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
Agnarsson trying to stall but Nagasaki improves his position.
Agnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagasaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grimur Agnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santosh Nagasaki.
A right handed body shot lands from Agnarsson.
Nagasaki tries to throw a body punch but Agnarsson avoids it by throwing Nagasaki back against the cage.
Agnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Nagasaki avoids it by throwing Agnarsson back against the cage.
Agnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagasaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Agnarsson.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Agnarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagasaki gets through Agnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson prevents a body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki tries to work over Agnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson gets through Nagasaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagasaki lands a nice uppercut.
Agnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Nagasaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Agnarsson misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Agnarsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Agnarsson.
Nagasaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nagasaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Agnarsson momentarily.
#T4#
Agnarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Agnarsson moves out of range.
Agnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Agnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Agnarsson swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Agnarsson moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Agnarsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Agnarsson scores with a nice head shot.
Agnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Agnarsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagasaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nagasaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Agnarsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Grimur Agnarsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Agnarsson throws a series of punches but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Agnarsson lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Agnarsson blocks the low kick.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws a combination. Nagasaki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Agnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Agnarsson is looking to counter the offense by Nagasaki and move into the clinch.
Nagasaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Agnarsson.
#T1#
Agnarsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagasaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Agnarsson's head.
Santosh Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki swings widly with a right hand
and Agnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Agnarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nagasaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheers as Nagasaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Agnarsson doesn't seem phased though.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
Agnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nagasaki works the jab nicely.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Agnarsson throws a combination that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agnarsson.#T2#
Nagasaki throws a right hand that Agnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Agnarsson also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
Nagasaki throws out a counter right but Agnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Agnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
A jab from Nagasaki finds it's way through Agnarsson's defenses.
Agnarsson misses with a few strikes there.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agnarsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Agnarsson.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnarsson.
A big left from Agnarsson misses.
Agnarsson slips a jab from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a lazy right hand but Agnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agnarsson moves away.
Nagasaki throws a series of punches but Agnarsson moves out of range. #T3#
Nagasaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Agnarsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Nagasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Agnarsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Agnarsson moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Agnarsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki cracks Agnarsson with an open hand slap.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Agnarsson.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Jab by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agnarsson lands a jab to the head.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Nagasaki does it's job there.#T4#
Nagasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Agnarsson counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki throws a low kick but Agnarsson avoids it.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
Agnarsson throws a big counter combination but Nagasaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick but Agnarsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nagasaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good shot there by Nagasaki.
Agnarsson misses with a double jab.
Nagasaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nagasaki works the jab nicely.
Nagasaki scores with a hook to the body. Agnarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nagasaki connects with a right hand. Agnarsson shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santosh Nagasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nagasaki 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
Santosh Nagasaki spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
TGC 32: Wangler vs Steve
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Tavares moves into the clinch successfully.
Nagasaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Nagasaki fails to land.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Nagasaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nagasaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nagasaki tries to throw a body punch but Tavares avoids it by throwing Nagasaki back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares.
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Nagasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tavares prevents a body shot from Nagasaki.
Tavares is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Tavares.
Nagasaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavares scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Tavares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nagasaki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tavares can turn it around.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavares.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Tavares.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a left hand.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagasaki lands with a light punch inside.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Nagasaki avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nagasaki fails to land.
Tavares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nagasaki lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Nagasaki avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage. #T2#
Tavares misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavares.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tavares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nagasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Nagasaki.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki prevents a body shot from Tavares.
A short uppercut from Tavares.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Nagasaki avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
Nagasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Tavares.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nagasakis head.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Nagasaki breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut. Tavares saw that one coming.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tavares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tavares slips under a jab.
Tavares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki scores with the left hand. Tavares knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Tavares is rocked!
Nagasaki drops Tavares with a straight right hand, right on the button! Nagasaki follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santosh Nagasaki!
In his post fight interview, Santosh Nagasaki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Djalo Tavares had this to say: 'Ami na findau cadera!'.
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Event:
Jutsu Loser Bracket 2
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
A low kick from Nagasaki is predictable there
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagasaki throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Nagasaki is looking to counter punch.
Nagasaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nelson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nelson scores with a sloppy right hand. Nagasaki should have avoided that one.
Nagasaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Nagasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Nagasaki throws a body kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Nelson as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagasaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liam Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nelson.
Nagasaki misses with a leg kick
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Nelson throws a shot to the body.
Nagasaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Nelson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nelson throws a jab when Nagasaki was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses its target.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Nelson scores with a nice right hand.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Nelson throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson thuds his right hand into Nagasaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nelson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nelson scores with a punch to the head.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Nagasaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Nagasaki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Nagasaki wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Nelson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nagasaki's best efforts.
Nagasaki prevents Nelson from improving his position.
Nagasaki thows a huge punch but Nelson dodges it nicely.
Nelson is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nagasaki stalling. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nagasaki thows a huge punch but Nelson dodges it nicely.
Nagasaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nelson defending well though.
Nagasaki prevents Nelson from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nagasaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki trying to control from Nelson's half guard. Nelson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Nagasaki keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson looking to pass the guard. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nagasaki wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Nelson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
Nagasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Nelson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nagasaki connects with a right hand. Nelson shakes it off.
Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T7#
Nelson slaps away a takedown attempt from Nagasaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nelson throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Nelson.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Nelson scores with a jab. Nagasaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nelson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nelson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nagasaki.
Nelson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nagasaki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pt.
Nagasaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T8#
Nelson catches Nagasaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nelson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagasaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nagasaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nagasaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nelson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A low kick from Nagasaki is predictable there
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Nagasaki is rocked!
Nagasaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oh Nagasaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.#T9##KD2#
Nelson lands a left and a right that send Nagasaki crashing to the mat, dazed. Nelson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Liam Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson throws a monster overhand right that drops Nagasaki! Nelson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Nelson!
Liam Nelson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Jutsu Tournament Round 3
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Nagasaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've been told by Dong's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Dong.
A counter left hand to the body from Dong misses its target.
Dong throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dong is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Nagasaki is predictable there
enabling Dong to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagasaki throws an off balance right hand
and Dong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nagasaki misses with a leg kick
enabling Dong to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dong checks it well. #T1#
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Dong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Dong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Dong.
Dong stuns Nagasaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Dong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dong lands with an uppercut that bounces Nagasaki off the ropes and back into range.
Dong punishes Nagasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Dong.#T2#
A jab from Dong does it's job there.
Yung Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut
and Dong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dong thuds a left hand into Nagasaki's 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!
Nagasaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick
and Dong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagasaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Dong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Dong's shoulder, as Dong tries to avoid the shot.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick.#T3#
Nagasaki throws a solid leg kick but Dong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nagasaki.
Dong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nagasaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nagasaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nagasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Dong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nagasaki thinking.
Nagasaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dong counters with a straight right hand.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick
and Dong counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
A jab from Dong does it's job there.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Dong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki shoots and misses
and Dong counters with a right hand to the body.
Yung Hung Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santosh Nagasaki.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dong as he jumps to the side.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot
and Dong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagasaki walks into a straight right hand from Dong.#T5#
Dong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
Dong scores with a nice strike.
Nagasaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong lands the left hand.
Nagasaki tries for a takedown but Dong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Dong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Nagasaki is rocked!
Dong digs a good body shot into Nagasaki's ribs.
Dong lands a lovely overhand right.
Nagasaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Dong finish him?#T6#
Dong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Dong. That snapped Nagasaki's head back.
Nagasaki misses with a takedown
and Dong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Dong lands a slapping body shot.
Dong connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagasaki.
Dong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagasaki's hands.#T7#
Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dong connects with a body shot.
Dong blocks a leg kick.
Dong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dong cracks Nagasaki with a good jab.
Dong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong throws a big shot that misses.#T8#
Nagasaki throws a lazy right hand but Dong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Dong throwing a counter right hand but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but Dong slips the punch.
Dong misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Nagasaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dong is looking to regain half guard here but Nagasaki keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Dong is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nagasaki connects with a decent elbow.
Dong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dong tries to get out of the position.
Nagasaki wants to control but Dong is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Nagasaki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dong managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nagasaki in side control, throwing shots but Dong defends.
The strikes coming from Nagasaki are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nagasaki working away.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Yung Hung Dong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R2#
Dong scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Nagasaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nagasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
We've been informed that Nagasaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dong tries to improve position but can't.
Dong parries the strikes from Nagasaki easily there. Nagasaki is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dong to escape.
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Dong is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki cracks Dong with a big right hand but Dong just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T1#
Nagasaki working the strikes but Dong uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nagasaki stalling.
Dong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki stalling away here and it's allowed Dong to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nagasaki trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nagasaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Dong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
#T3#
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but Dong slips the punch.
Dong checks a leg kick nicely.
Dong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nagasaki flicks out a counter leg kick but Dong steps away.
Yung Hung Dong is winning the standup battle so far.
Dong blocks a jab.
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
Nagasaki ducks right into an uppercut from Dong.
Dong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagasaki can do to turn this around?
Nagasaki throws a leg kick but Dong sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
A low kick from Nagasaki misses
and Dong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagasaki misses with a shot to the body
and Dong counters with a left to the body.
Dong throws a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head but Nagasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagasaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dong circles away.
Dong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Nagasaki is predictable there
and Dong counters with a stiff right hand.
Dong catches Nagasaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Dong jabs Nagasaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dong connects with a right hand. Nagasaki shakes it off.#T5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki takes one to the chin there.
Yung Hung Dong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dong lands with a good body shot.
Nagasaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yung Hung Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santosh Nagasaki.
Dong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T6##TD2#
Nagasaki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dong tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
Dong wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but Dong defending well.
Dong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki working over Dong with some ground and pound. Dong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dong to regain full guard.
Santosh Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Nagasaki working some strikes from top position.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Nagasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Dong is retaining full guard.
Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dong trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nagasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nagasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong. #T8#
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.
Dong lands a nice looking body shot.
Nagasaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dong scores with a jab.
Dong lands a slapping body shot.
Dong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagasaki's hands.
Dong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a takedown attempt - Dong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T9#
Dong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nagasaki swings widly with a right hand
and Dong counters with a straight right hand.
Dong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nagasaki misses with the body kick
and Dong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagasaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Dong to counter with a crisp jab.
Yung Hung Dong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nagasaki is breathing heavily.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick
and Dong counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yung Hung Dong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Yung Hung Dong!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Yung Hung Dong!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Yung Hung Dong!
Yung Hung Dong wins by unanimous decision!
Yung Hung Dong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Jutsu Tournament Rnd II
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nice strikes from Nagasaki there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ross on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nagasaki lands with a punch from half guard.
Nagasaki working the head and body with strikes.
Ross is trying to stand back up but Nagasaki is controlling him
Ross tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nagasaki lands a nice short elbow.
Ross taking some punishment here, with Nagasaki in his half guard. #T1#
Nagasaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Ross is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nagasaki slips a nice elbow through Ross's hands, connecting with Ross's forehead.
Nagasaki working Ross over with strikes.
Nagasaki is taking a breather. Ross says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ross wants to improve his position but Nagasaki is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nagasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ross keeps working.
Nagasaki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Ross is trying to control but can't.
Nagasaki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ross knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nagasaki is thwarting Ross's attempts to control the position.
Ross has hold of Nagasaki's hands but Nagasaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ross tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Nagasaki seems content to control.
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Nagasaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ross wants to get back to full guard.
Ross is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Ross trying to control here.
Ross tries to get to full guard but Nagasaki has control of the leg.
Ross is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nagasaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nagasaki 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.
Ross trying to control here.
Ross is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Ross missing with punches from the bottom.
Ross trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Nagasaki there.
Nagasaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ross with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nagasaki controlling the pace.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Ross wants to get back to his feet.
Nagasaki is nestled in close to Ross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T5#
Nagasaki working over Ross with some ground and pound. Ross looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nagasaki working Ross over with strikes.
Nagasaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ross taking some punishment here, with Nagasaki in his half guard. #ROC#
Ross is rocked!
Nagasaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ross is still in real trouble! Can Nagasaki finish him?
Nagasaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nagasaki is taking a breather. Ross says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Ross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ross pushes Nagasaki off looking to stand but Nagasaki dives back in and keeps control.
Ross seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Nagasaki wants to control but Ross is keeping him busy.
Ross is looking to control Nagasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ross avoid being mounted?
Ross is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nagasaki is staying active.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nagasaki connects with a nice short shot to Ross's temple.
Ross tries to get to full guard but Nagasaki has control of the leg.
Nagasaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nagasaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T7#
Nagasaki working the head and body with strikes.
Ross tries to get to full guard but Nagasaki has control of the leg.
Ross trying to control but Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ross is looking for a sweep. Nagasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki 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.
Ross tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
Nagasaki wants to advance to full mount but Ross doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T8#
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ross manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nagasaki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Nagasaki wants to sweep here but Ross controlling him for the moment.
Ross trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nagasaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Ross wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Nagasaki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nagasaki tries to get out of the position.
Nagasaki 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.#T9#
Nagasaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nagasaki managing to control the position.
Ross wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R2#
Nagasaki stuffs the takedown.
Nagasaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Ross, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ross tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Ross moves away and avoids it.
Ross with the counter takedown but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Ross dives in for a single leg takedown but Nagasaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Santosh Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Ross.
Ross tries to clinch there but Nagasaki circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ross tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nagasaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ross somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Nagasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ross moves away.
Ross shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nagasaki pinned against the ropes. Nagasaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ross shoots in looking for a takedown but Nagasaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ross's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nagasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick and Nagasaki moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ross shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagasaki sprawls well. Nagasaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ross gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Ross dives in and grabs Nagasaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nagasaki pushes down on Ross's head and hops out.
Ross ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ross.
Ross fails with a takedown attempt.
Ross is breathing heavily.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Ross's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Ross's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ross ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Ross fails with the takedown.
Ross moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Nagasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Nagasaki misses.
Ross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a low kick, looking for Ross's leg but Ross calmly moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Ross blocks the leg kick.
And Ross tries to counter it with a takedown but Nagasaki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ross shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Nagasaki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nagasaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ross's head.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Ross keeping full guard, as Nagasaki tries to pass.
Nagasaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ross on the ground.
Nagasaki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Nagasaki stands up over Ross, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ross wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment.
Ross is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nagasaki postures up and lands a big shot to Ross's brow.
Nagasaki is in close to Ross's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Ross can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nagasaki controls the pace.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T5#
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.
Ross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nagasaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki stands up over Ross, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nagasaki postures up and lands a big shot to Ross's brow.
Ross is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nagasaki is controlling him.
Ross is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nagasaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ross has momentary wrist control but Nagasaki slips an elbow through the middle.#T6#
Nagasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nagasaki lands a big elbow - Ross is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Nagasaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santosh Nagasaki!
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Event:
Genin Tourney Rnd 1
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
A low kick from Nagasaki misses
and Hanley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nagasaki thinking. #TD#
Nagasaki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hanley did well to prevent Nagasaki getting side control.
Nagasaki is trying to control. Hanley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hanley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nagasaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nagasaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki 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.
Hanley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hanley trying to hold on to Nagasaki's head to control him but Nagasaki postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki slips a nice elbow through Hanley's hands, connecting with Hanley's forehead.
Hanley wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Nagasaki there.
Nagasaki working over Hanley with some ground and pound. Hanley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Nagasaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nagasaki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hanley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hanley gets back to full guard.
Nagasaki content to stall in guard here.
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hanley's head.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hanley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hanley looking to control.
Nagasaki working some strikes from top position.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanley is trying to keep Nagasaki in close.
Nagasaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Nagasaki cracks Hanley with a solid left hand.
Nagasaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Nagasaki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hanley's head.
Nagasaki throwing strikes but missing.
Nagasaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hanley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nagasaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Nagasaki stands up over Hanley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nagasaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nagasaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nagasaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nagasaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Nagasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nagasaki is in close to Hanley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hanley has momentary wrist control but Nagasaki slips an elbow through the middle.#T5#
Nagasaki stands up over Hanley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hanley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nagasaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nagasaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hanley keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nagasaki is working Hanley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hanley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nagasaki controls the pace.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound. #T6#
Nagasaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Nagasaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nagasaki connects with a nice short shot to Hanley's temple.
Nice strikes from Nagasaki there. #ROC#
Hanley is rocked!
Nagasaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hanley is still in real trouble! Can Nagasaki finish him?
Nagasaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanley has hold of Nagasaki's hands but Nagasaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nagasaki wants to take a breather but Hanley is having none of it. #T7#
Hanley tries to get to full guard but Nagasaki has control of the leg.
Hanley seems to have recovered his senses.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Nagasaki winds up and cracks Hanley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hanley is trying to maintain the position but Nagasaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Nagasaki slips a nice elbow through Hanley's hands, connecting with Hanley's forehead.
Nagasaki passes to full mount!
Nagasaki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hanley hang on?
Nagasaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nagasaki content just to control the position here. #T8#
Hanley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nagasaki scoring with strikes but Hanley is staying in there.
Nagasaki lands a big shot there that rocks Hanley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nagasaki looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hanley covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santosh Nagasaki!
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Event:
Test Night 5
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Nagumi moves into range and clinches up with Pluto.
Pluto tries a body shot but Nagumi blocks it.
Pluto misses with a punch to the body.
Pluto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagumi tries a body shot but Pluto blocks it.
Nagumi slowing the pace effectively.
Nagumi tries to throw a body punch but Pluto avoids it by throwing Nagumi back against the cage.
Pluto stalling.
Pluto tries a body shot but Nagumi blocks it.
Pluto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nagumi has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Nagumi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagumi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagumi struggles to land a body shot inside as Pluto controls his hands.
Pluto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagumi tries to land a knee to the head but Pluto blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Nagumi misses with some punches.
Nagumi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pluto tries to throw a body punch but Nagumi avoids it by throwing Pluto back against the cage.
Pluto blocking some punches.
Nagumi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pluto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nagumi lands with a light punch inside.
Nagumi misses with a body punch.
Pluto slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pluto. #T2#
Nagumi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pluto letting Nagumi take a breather here.
Nagumi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pluto.
Nagumi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pluto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nagumi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pluto avoids it.
Nagumi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pluto stalling the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pluto stalls.
Pluto misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jako Nagumi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nagumi 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 9:10
Judge James Glass scores the fight 9:10
Judge William Gold scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jako Nagumi!
During a confident post fight interview, Jako Nagumi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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