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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Espinosa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Espinosa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Espinosa wants to control but Okamoto is keeping him busy.
Espinosa prevents Okamoto from escaping the position.#SUB#
Espinosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Espinosa landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Espinosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Okamoto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Espinosa prevents Okamoto from escaping the position.
Espinosa wants to control but Okamoto is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Espinosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Espinosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Espinosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Espinosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Okamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Espinosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Okamoto is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Espinosa has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
Okamoto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Okamoto is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Okamoto takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Espinosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Espinosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Okamoto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okamoto is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Espinosa tries to score with some ground and pound. Okamoto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Okamoto takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Okamoto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Espinosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Okamoto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Okamoto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Espinosa cracks Okamoto with a big elbow.
Espinosa trying to control the action but Okamoto is working from the bottom.
Okamoto is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Espinosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Okamoto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Okamoto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Espinosa asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Espinosa tries for a kimura but Okamoto is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kerwin Espinosa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Okamoto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Espinosa's head.
Espinosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Okamoto lands a nice hook to Espinosa's body. Espinosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Okamoto scores with a punch to the head.
Okamoto throws out a loose jab but Espinosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Espinosa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Espinosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okamoto can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Okamoto misses its intended target.
Okamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Okamoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinosa staying out of range there.
Espinosa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Espinosa shoots in for a double leg but Okamoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Okamoto misses.
Espinosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Espinosa closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Okamoto is trying to push Espinosa away but Espinosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Espinosa has Okamoto pressed against the cage, preventing Okamoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Okamoto is trying to break the clinch but Espinosa is controlling him.#BC#
Espinosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Okamoto misses.
Nice cross by Okamoto.
Yuki Okamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Espinosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Espinosa ducks under a wild hook from Okamoto.
Okamoto's corner calls for a 1-2. Okamoto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okamoto digs a good hook to Espinosa's body.
Okamoto misses with a straight left.
Okamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yuki Okamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Okamoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Espinosa counters with a straight right hand.
Okamoto works the jab nicely.
Okamoto misses with an uppercut. Espinosa saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Okamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Espinosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okamoto.
A jab from Okamoto does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Espinosa manages to avoid it.
Okamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Okamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Espinosa.
Espinosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okamoto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Espinosa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Okamoto has hold of Espinosa's hands but Espinosa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Okamoto tries to kick Espinosa off but Espinosa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Espinosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Okamoto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Espinosa is looking to take a break and control but Okamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Espinosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Okamoto is trying to stand.
Espinosa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4##SUB#
Espinosa is working for a submission of some sort.
Espinosa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Okamoto is looking to escape.#SUB#
Espinosa seems to be looking for submissions.
Espinosa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Espinosa stops Okamoto from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Okamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Okamoto swings for the body but Espinosa moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Espinosa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Espinosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okamoto.
A quick step to the side and Espinosa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Espinosa under the eye.
Okamoto cracks Espinosa with a good jab.
Okamoto throws a hook but Espinosa avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Okamoto misses its intended target.
It looked like Espinosa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Okamoto lands a nice hook to Espinosa's body. Espinosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Espinosa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Okamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Espinosa instigates a clinch.
Okamoto being controlled against the cage.
Okamoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Espinosa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A frustrated look appears on Okamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Okamoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Okamoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Espinosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okamoto's efforts to push away.
Okamoto is trying to push Espinosa away but Espinosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Okamoto tries to break free but Espinosa pushes him back against the cage.
Espinosa keeps control of Okamoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Espinosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okamoto's efforts to push away.
Espinosa is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Espinosa tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kerwin Espinosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okamoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Okamoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Espinosa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okamoto is defending well.
Okamoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Espinosa has picked Okamoto up - he's going for a ride! Espinosa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Okamoto kicks Espinosa off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okamoto looks to land a combination but Espinosa avoids it well.
Espinosa ducks right into an uppercut from Okamoto.
Okamoto connects with a nice looking jab.
Okamoto feints a jab promting Espinosa to slip. Okamoto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Espinosa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Espinosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kerwin Espinosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okamoto connects with a body shot.
Espinosa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Espinosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okamoto to score with a decent uppercut.
Espinosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okamoto.
Espinosa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Espinosa moves away from the strike by Okamoto.
Okamoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Okamoto connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Okamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Espinosa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Espinosa darts in looking for a takedown but Okamoto gets double underhooks and turns Espinosa into the cage. #T4#
Okamoto lunges at Espinosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Espinosa's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okamoto lands a body shot.
Okamoto lands with an overhand left.
Okamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Okamoto.
Okamoto throws out a loose jab but Espinosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Espinosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Okamoto tries to avoid it but Espinosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Okamoto to the ground. Okamoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Okamoto does it's job there.
Espinosa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Okamoto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Espinosa's head.
Okamoto with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuki Okamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Okamoto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yuki Okamoto!
A victorious Yuki Okamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Gonzo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okamoto lands a head shot.
Gonzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab lands there for Okamoto.
Gonzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okamoto looks to land a combination but Gonzo avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzo.
Gonzo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Okamoto cracks Gonzo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Okamoto does it's job 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!
Okamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzo dives in for a single leg takedown but Okamoto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Gonzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Okamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Okamoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gonzo doesn't seem phased though.
Gonzo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot lands for Okamoto.
Okamoto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gonzo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gonzo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okamoto digs a good body shot into Gonzo's ribs.
Gonzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okamoto throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yuki Okamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Okamoto.
Okamoto cracks Gonzo with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Good exchange - Okamoto coming out on top.
Yuki Okamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okamoto lands with a straight right. Gonzo didn't see that one coming.
Okamoto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Okamoto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonzo's hands.
Okamoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good exchange - Okamoto coming out on top.
Gonzo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gonzo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Okamoto lands with a straight right. Gonzo didn't see that one coming.
Okamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Gonzo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Okamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Okamoto looks to move away, Gonzo throws a big counter combo but Okamoto just gets out of the way.
Gonzo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okamoto lands with a cross. #CL#
Gonzo clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Okamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gonzo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okamoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Okamoto is pressed up against the cage. Gonzo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Okamoto down to the mat. Okamoto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gonzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okamoto as he jumps to the side.
Okamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okamoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Okamoto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gonzo. Gonzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Okamoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okamoto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gonzo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Okamoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gonzo walks into a stiff left hand from Okamoto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okamoto misses with the combination.
Okamoto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gonzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Okamoto. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by Okamoto. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Okamoto 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#
Okamoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okamoto with a hook.
Jab, jab by Okamoto - just one landing.
Okamoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okamoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Okamoto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonzo's hands.
Good shot there by Okamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gonzo drives through and clinches with Okamoto against the cage.
Gonzo has Okamoto pressed against the cage, preventing Okamoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Okamoto can't break the clinch.
Okamoto tries to break the clinch but Gonzo is controlling the position. #T1#
Gonzo fails to pull guard.
Okamoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gonzo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Gonzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okamoto wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonzo won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gonzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Gonzo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gonzo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Okamoto gets to his feet - Gonzo follows without any prompting.
Okamoto lands a jab to the head.
Okamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Okamoto jabs at Gonzo's body.#T2#
A combination from Okamoto does no damage.
Okamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gonzo takes one to the side of the head.
Gonzo walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okamoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gonzo.
Okamoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Okamoto. No joy for Gonzo on that attempt.
Ritchie Gonzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okamoto lands a jab.
Gonzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okamoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Okamoto with a hook.#T3#
Okamoto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gonzo eats them both and turns towards Okamoto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Okamoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okamoto lands a two punch combo.
Okamoto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yuki Okamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okamoto, as that shot connected.
Okamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Okamoto lands.
Gonzo 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!
Okamoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okamoto throws a combination. Gonzo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Okamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Gonzo should have avoided that one.
Okamoto scores with a jab.#T4#
Gonzo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Okamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Okamoto lands a jab to the nose.
Okamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gonzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okamoto as he jumps to the side.
Okamoto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okamoto lands with a nice body punch.
Okamoto misses with a double jab.
Gonzo goes for a double leg but Okamoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Okamoto continues to drive forward.
Gonzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Okamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okamoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Okamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Okamoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gonzo doesn't seem phased though.
Gonzo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Okamoto misses.
Okamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gonzo.
Gonzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Okamoto misses with a wild combination.
Okamoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okamoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonzo takes one to the chin there.
Okamoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okamoto lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Gonzo moves in looking to clinch but Okamoto pushes him off.
Okamoto throws out a counter right but Gonzo avoids it with no problem.
Okamoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gonzo counters with a straight right hand.
Gonzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okamoto with a jab.
Okamoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gonzo.
Okamoto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Okamoto cracks Gonzo with an open hand slap.
Okamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okamoto scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Okamoto throws a shot to the body.
Okamoto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Gonzo moves in looking to clinch but Okamoto pushes him off.
Okamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Gonzo misses its target.
A big left from Okamoto misses. #TD#
Gonzo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Gonzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okamoto is just riding it out for now. Gonzo eventually gives up the hold.
Gonzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Okamoto's head. #ES2#
Okamoto manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nice shot lands for Okamoto.#T3#
Okamoto jabs at Gonzo's body.
Okamoto dips to his left and cracks Gonzo with an uppercut!
Okamoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okamoto jabs at Gonzo's body.
Gonzo tries for a takedown but Okamoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzo avoids the body shot from Okamoto.
Okamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gonzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Okamoto sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Okamoto misses with a two punch combination.
Okamoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A cross from Okamoto lands.#T4#
Okamoto throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okamoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good shot there by Okamoto.
Gonzo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Okamoto connects with a jab.
Okamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gonzo.
Okamoto throws a series of punches but Gonzo moves out of range.
Ritchie Gonzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice cross by Okamoto.
Okamoto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gonzo. Gonzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Okamoto as he connects with a hook.
Yuki Okamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Okamoto takes a swing at Gonzo's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuki Okamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okamoto 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 24:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Okamoto!
Yuki Okamoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Ritchie Gonzo stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'll be back'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Okamoto throws a lazy right hand but Sanders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okamoto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanders counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Okamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Okamoto tries to keep at a distance but Sanders has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanders connects with a nasty looking knee right to Okamoto's face.
Okamoto takes an elbow to the temple.
A frustrated look appears on Okamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanders wants a takedown.
Sanders misses with a knee to the head.
Sanders misses with an elbow strike.
Okamoto has had enough of the clinch but Sanders keeps him there for the moment.
Okamoto prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders lands an elbow inside that Okamoto shrugs off.
Okamoto tries to circle away but Sanders has him pinned against the cage.
Sanders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Okamoto prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marion Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Okamoto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Sanders prevents Okamoto from breaking the clinch.
Okamoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanders prevents Okamoto from breaking the clinch.
Sanders displaying some good clinch control by pressing Okamoto up against the cage.
Sanders has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Okamoto after a bit of a struggle.
Okamoto tries to circle away but Sanders has him pinned against the cage.
Okamoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanders has double underhooks.
Sanders keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okamoto's efforts to push away.
Okamoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Okamoto is trying to break free.
Sanders drops down looking for an ankle pick but Okamoto pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Okamoto tries to keep at a distance but Sanders has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanders is working for takedown but Okamoto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanders is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okamoto is defending well.
Okamoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Okamoto is trying to push Sanders away but Sanders has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Okamoto can't break the clinch.
Sanders is trying to drag Okamoto to the mat but Okamoto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sanders misses with a knee strike.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Okamoto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Okamoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanders keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okamoto's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Okamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Okamoto is trying to push Sanders away but Sanders has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Okamoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanders has Okamoto pressed against the cage, preventing Okamoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Okamoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanders has double underhooks.
Sanders is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okamoto is defending well.
Okamoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanders jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Okamoto walks away with a smile on his face. Sanders gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A nice combination there by Okamoto.
Okamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Sanders counters by clinching up.
Sanders misses with an elbow over the top.
Okamoto has had enough of the clinch but Sanders keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Sanders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Okamoto!
Okamoto connects with a right hand. Sanders shakes it off.
Sanders tries to clinch but Okamoto moves away
and Okamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Okamoto. Those never looked like landing.
Okamoto swinging wildly here.
Yuki Okamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okamoto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Okamoto stuns Sanders with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okamoto looks to land a combination but Sanders avoids it well.
Okamoto dips to his left and cracks Sanders with an uppercut!
Yuki Okamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okamoto misses with a two punch combination.
Sanders wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okamoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanders dodges the punch combination from Okamoto.
No joy there for Okamoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okamoto lands with a nice body punch.
Okamoto misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Okamoto 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#
Okamoto misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Sanders counters with a takedown into side control.
Okamoto wants to get back to his feet but Sanders is dominant here and he's now got Okamoto's back!
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Okamoto 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 Sanders gets his way!
#SUB#
Sanders looking for the choke from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sanders has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Okamoto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Okamoto is trying to get back to his feet but Sanders has full control of the position and if anything, Okamoto has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sanders 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##SUB#
Okamoto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#ES2#
Okamoto is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Sanders off. It looks like it's working - Sanders slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Okamoto displaying calm under pressure there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanders staying out of range there.
Okamoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanders off the cage and back into range.
Okamoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okamoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okamoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanders takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okamoto jabs at Sanders's body.#CL#
Sanders clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okamoto working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Sanders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Okamoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Okamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okamoto is pressed up against the cage. Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Okamoto down to the mat. Okamoto 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 Marion Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanders moves away.
Yuki Okamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okamoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okamoto digs a good hook to Sanders's body.
Okamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanders.
Jab, jab by Okamoto - just one landing.
A jab from Okamoto does it's job there.
Okamoto looks to land a combination. Sanders sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Sanders is rocked!#T3#
Sanders gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Okamoto gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sanders is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuki Okamoto!
Our winner, Yuki Okamoto, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Liao thumps Okamoto with a low kick.
Liao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yuki Okamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Okamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Liao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liao.
Liao throws a head kick but Okamoto moves out of range.
Liao thuds his shin into the meat of Okamoto's side.
A cross from Okamoto lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liao.
A combination from Okamoto does no damage.
Liao tries to clinch up.
Liao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okamoto misses the shot to the body.
Okamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Liao there.
Liao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okamoto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Liao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okamoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okamoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okamoto is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick there by Liao.#T1##CL2#
Liao closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Liao breaks the clinch.
Liao sizes up Okamoto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Liao.
Liao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liao.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liao.
Okamoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liao.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Liao, right into the meat.
Okamoto is looking to wear down Liao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Liao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okamoto loads up on a big right hand but Liao slips the punch.
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!
Liao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circle, before Liao throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Okamoto's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Liao lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Khanrad Liao!
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