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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nakamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fleming. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fleming has his hands on Nakamura's head, controlling the position.
Fleming is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakamura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fleming is really struggling to control Nakamura but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Fleming working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakamura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakamura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fleming trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fleming is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nakamura throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fleming's body to avoid the submission. Fleming has instead reached around Nakamura's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fleming arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Emanuel Fleming!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Araki slips a jab from Fleming.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but Araki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Araki moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Araki jumps guard and drags Fleming to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fleming won't allow Araki to sweep him here.
Araki working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Araki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fleming is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araki pulls Fleming in to control the position. #SUB2#
Araki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Araki keeps moving. #T1#
Araki trying to control the position.
Araki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fleming really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fleming won't allow Araki to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Araki looking for a triangle here. Fleming is fighting it but it looks tight! Araki pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fleming is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ren Araki!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Fleming tries for a takedown but Watanabe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Watanabe tries to counter it with a takedown but Fleming pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Emanuel Fleming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Fleming clinches up with Watanabe and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Watanabe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Watanabe wants to control from the top but Fleming keeps moving. #SUB#
Watanabe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fleming has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Watanabe has managed to get both his arms back between Fleming's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe slips nicely into half guard.
Watanabe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fleming knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Watanabe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fleming does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Fleming really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Watanabe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fleming missing with punches from the bottom.
Watanabe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fleming preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fleming is trying to get back to full guard.#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.
Watanabe wants to free his trapped foot but Fleming is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fleming is refusing to be controlled, as Watanabe sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Fleming pushes Watanabe up against the cage in a clinch.
Fleming has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Watanabe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3##TD#
Fleming pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watanabe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Watanabe moves into full mount!
We've been informed that Watanabe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Watanabe looking to control but Fleming is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fleming throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Watanabe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fleming is looking to escape.
Watanabe seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Fleming is holding on tight.
Watanabe looking to control but Fleming is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Fleming stops Watanabe from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Watanabe wants to control the pace but Fleming is squirming around nicely.
Watanabe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fleming haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fleming is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Watanabe trying to control but Fleming is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watanabe prevents Fleming from getting the reversal.
Watanabe looking to control but Fleming is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genji Watanabe dominated that round.
That's time! Fleming's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fleming fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watanabe manages to avoid it.
Watanabe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Watanabe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Fleming drives through and clinches with Watanabe against the cage.
#TD2#
Watanabe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fleming keeping moving, preventing Watanabe from controlling successfully.
Watanabe is fighting to break Fleming's control of his arms but Fleming is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe is pushing down on Fleming's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fleming is fighting to maintain full guard but Watanabe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Watanabe is just content to waste time from the top position. Fleming takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fleming holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Watanabe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Watanabe trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Fleming is pulling down on Watanabe's head. It's preventing any offense from Watanabe, at least for the moment.
Watanabe tries to free his leg and advance position but Fleming is retaining full guard.
Watanabe forces his way into half guard.
Watanabe is trying to control. Fleming wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fleming keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Watanabe wants to take a breather but Fleming is having none of it.
Fleming controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watanabe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Watanabe is trying to control the action in half guard but Fleming is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fleming is controlling Watanabe's trapped leg to prevent Watanabe from advancing to side control.
Fleming is refusing to be controlled, as Watanabe sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Fleming fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Watanabe, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Fleming is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Fleming manages to pull guard.
Watanabe wants to pass the guard but Fleming is keeping the position.
Watanabe wants to control from the top but Fleming keeps moving.
Watanabe wants to pass the guard but Fleming is keeping the position.
Watanabe trying to control but Fleming 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.
Watanabe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fleming is keeping the position for now.
Watanabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Genji Watanabe has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fleming looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Genji Watanabe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Fleming clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Watanabe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Fleming kicks Watanabe off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming shoots in looking for a takedown but Watanabe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fleming's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
No joy there for Fleming, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1##CL#
Watanabe tries to keep at a distance but Fleming has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Watanabe has Fleming pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Watanabe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fleming tumbling to the mat - Watanabe dives into Fleming's guard.
Watanabe trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Fleming wants to get back to his feet but Watanabe is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Watanabe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Fleming keeping full guard, as Watanabe tries to pass.
Fleming keeping moving, preventing Watanabe from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Fleming clinches. #T3##TD#
Fleming pulls guard.
Watanabe trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Watanabe tries to free his leg and advance position but Fleming is retaining full guard.
Watanabe trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Watanabe pushing down on Fleming's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Watanabe wants to take a breather but Fleming is having none of it.
Fleming throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fleming is refusing to be controlled, as Watanabe sits in half guard.
Watanabe prevents Fleming from improving his position.
Watanabe is pressing down on Fleming's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fleming is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fleming desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Emanuel Fleming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Genji Watanabe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Fleming is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watanabe pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Fleming showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Watanabe 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genji Watanabe!
An out of breath Genji Watanabe 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ito has Fleming up against the cage in a clinch.
Fleming has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ito after a bit of a struggle.
Ito landing knees to the body.
Fleming has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ito is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fleming is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ito to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ito is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fleming can't fight it off and eventually Ito manages to take the fight to the floor. Fleming looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Fleming wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Ito closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleming trying to control from the bottom.
Fleming is in trouble now - Ito has advanced to mount!
Ito throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T1##SUB2#
Ito moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fleming has worked his arm free - good work by Fleming!
#SU2#
Ito stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ito throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Fleming counters with a single leg into guard. Ito didn't expect that.
Fleming's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Fleming stands up and waves to Ito to follow him. #TD2#
Fleming gets caught flat footed, as Ito shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Ito gets to his feet - Fleming follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Ito fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fleming, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Ito landing knees to the head.
#TD2#
Ito lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fleming manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ito looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Ito.
#TD2#
Ito has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fleming clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fleming tries to roll but Ito sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Fleming defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#ES#
Fleming 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 Ito off. It looks like it's working - Ito slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Fleming displaying calm under pressure there.
Fleming tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ito was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleming.
Ito feints a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Fleming gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ito to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Fleming 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##SU#
Fleming stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ito to get to his feet. #TD2#
Ito shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ito showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Ito is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fleming is just riding it out for now. Ito eventually gives up the hold.
Fleming is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Fleming tries to roll over but Ito keeps him under control.
Fleming is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ito's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ito's back!
Fleming really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Fleming is looking for the choke from the back position but Ito is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fleming is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ito is defending well though. Fleming let's go of the attempt for now.
Ito wants to control his opponent's hands but Fleming gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Emanuel Fleming will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Ito throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fleming was covering up waiting for the punch and Ito finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
Ito stands up from Fleming's guard - Ito perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ito connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fleming's face.
Ito landing knees to the head.
Fleming is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Ito manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Ito is looking for a triangle but Fleming pushes his legs off easily.
Ito is breathing heavily.
Ito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU#
Ito is working an open guard so Fleming takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Ito finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fleming tries to counter with a takedown but Ito is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Ito shoots in and bounces Fleming off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Fleming is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ito defends well.#SUB#
Fleming throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Fleming working a defensive guard here.
Fleming keeping moving, preventing Ito from controlling successfully.
Fleming is trying to keep Ito in close.
Fleming lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Ito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Ito looking for a guillotine here but Fleming defends easily.
Ito has control of Fleming's left arm, preventing Fleming from doing any damage.
Ito wants to get back to his feet but Fleming is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ito is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ito wants to stand up but Fleming is controlling him.
Fleming trying to control but Ito is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Ito looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fleming!#ES#
Fleming sneaks out the side door and pushes Ito away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Ito 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#
Ito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayato Ito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleming avoids the head kick by Ito.
#TD#
Ito gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Ito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fleming gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fleming might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Ito is looking for a triangle but Fleming pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming trying to control but Ito is working from the bottom. #SU#
Fleming gets to his feet - Ito follows without any prompting.
Ito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ito 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. #CL2#
Ito clinches up with Fleming and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ito lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Fleming has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ito is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fleming drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Ito manages to break the clinch.
Fleming misses with a wild body shot.
Fleming takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Ito decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Fleming kicks Ito off and gets back to his feet.#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!
Fleming looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ito is fending him off so far but Fleming persists. Nope, Ito circles away and we're back to standing.
Ito stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Ito does no damage.
Ito connects with a high kick.
Fleming looks to score with a jab to the body but Ito is just out of range.
Ito lands with a nice combination. Fleming backs away looking to recover.
Fleming wants to clinch but Ito slips to the side
and Ito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3##CL#
Fleming pushes Ito up against the cage in a clinch.
Ito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fleming has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ito tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fleming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ito prevents it.
Fleming drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ito gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fleming tries to pull guard but Ito forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ito connects with a knee to the head.
Ito lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Ito scores with a knee to the head.
Ito is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fleming tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fleming being controlled against the cage.
Fleming is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ito lands an elbow inside that Fleming shrugs off.
Ito lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ito stalling.
#BC2#
Ito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Ito 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hayato Ito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ito 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayato Ito!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Nakamura plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Fleming moves away and avoids it.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nakamura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fleming defends it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nakamura. Fleming shrugs it off though.
Fleming tries to clinch there but Nakamura circles away.
Fleming takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Fleming throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fleming is in Nakamura's guard.#SUB2#
Nakamura has his foot on Fleming's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fleming works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Nakamura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fleming doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fleming manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fleming 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#
Fleming drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fleming jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nakamura is controlling Fleming's posture.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura controls Fleming momentarily but Fleming frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Fleming drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fleming jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Fleming gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Nakamura to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Nakamura moves into range and clinches up with Fleming.
Fleming is working for takedown but Nakamura is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fleming tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nakamura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fleming fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fleming has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nakamura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Nakamura is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fleming can't fight it off and eventually Nakamura manages to take the fight to the floor. Fleming looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Nakamura controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Fleming throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nakamura 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. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Fleming is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nakamura stays in close to Fleming's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fleming is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atreyu Nakamura dominated that round.
That's time! Fleming's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fleming walks into a jab.#TD2#
Nakamura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fleming swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Fleming looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Fleming has wrist control.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Fleming keeps moving. #T1#
Nakamura slips nicely into half guard.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Fleming dodges it nicely.
Fleming wants to improve his position but Nakamura is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Nakamura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fleming is just riding it out for now. Nakamura eventually gives up the hold.
Atreyu Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakamura stops Fleming from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fleming is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fleming knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nakamura lands a jab to the head.
Nakamura's coach down at Cozad MMA Tokyo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nakamura's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nakamura lands with a right hand.
Fleming avoids the head kick by Nakamura.
Fleming half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Nakamura lands with a kick to the temple. Fleming shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nakamura throws a head kick that Fleming semi-blocks.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Nakamura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fleming's guard.#ES#
Fleming pushes Nakamura off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fleming half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nakamura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fleming manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fleming gets tackled into the cage by Nakamura. Nakamura maintains the clinch.
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!#BC2#
Nakamura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A head kick from Nakamura lands but Fleming takes it in his stride.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nakamura as he avoids it easily.
Fleming throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakamura's waist but Nakamura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fleming off to one side.
Nakamura moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fleming is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakamura is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot to the body from Nakamura misses #TD#
and Fleming counters with a single leg into guard. Nakamura didn't expect that.
Nakamura is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fleming dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atreyu Nakamura 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Nakamura misses.
A shot to the liver by Nakamura. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nakamura.
Fleming can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming tries to control but Nakamura manages to take his back.
Fleming prevents Nakamura from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fleming preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2#
Nakamura 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, Fleming has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fleming trying to control the action but Nakamura just sinks the hooks in.
Fleming is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nakamura misses with a punch to the head.
Fleming tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fleming 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.
Fleming is trying to stand up here but Nakamura is controlling him well.
Fleming wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nakamura is looking for a kimura but Fleming is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakamura to get the leverage.
Fleming avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakamura.
Fleming is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fleming enables Nakamura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fleming manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fleming is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Fleming is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakamura defends well.
Nakamura stops Fleming from standing up. #T4##SU2#
Nakamura gets to his feet - Fleming follows without any prompting.
Nakamura throws a leg kick which misses Fleming's front leg but catches the back leg as Fleming tries to avoid it.
Fleming takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the body.
Fleming shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl out of it but Fleming keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakamura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atreyu Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakamura 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atreyu Nakamura!
A very excited looking Atreyu Nakamura 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Cruz gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Cruz 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.
Fleming wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Fleming really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Fleming is defending the position.
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Fleming looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Fleming actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Fleming trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fleming regains half guard.#SUB2#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fleming with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fleming pushes Cruz off looking to stand but Cruz dives back in and keeps control.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Fleming is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Fleming is rocked!#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fleming defends it well.
Oh Fleming is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Fleming is hurt! He's hurt bad - Cruz fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Fleming from any more punishment! Congratulations to Cruz! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ty Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Do Cu is looking to clinch but Fleming is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Do Cu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fleming!#ES#
Fleming throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Do Cu tries to clinch #TD#
and Fleming counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fleming.
Do Cu is wriggling around but Fleming manages to pass to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVB#
Fleming is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Fleming stands up and beckons Do Cu to join him on the feet. #T1##TD#
Fleming shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Do Cu is trying to defend but Fleming finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Do Cu tries to kick Fleming off in order to stand up. Fleming Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Do Cu looks winded!#SU#
Fleming decides to stand back up.
Fleming misses with a jab, cross combination.
Do Cu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fleming paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fleming seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Fleming gets a double leg takedown into Do Cu's guard.
Fleming is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2##SUB#
Fleming thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fleming postures up.
Fleming sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fleming throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Fleming is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Do Cu falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Fleming moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Do Cu manages to pull guard.
Fleming connects with a couple of short punches.#SU#
Fleming decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Do Cu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fleming to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4##SU#
Fleming decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fleming throws a series of punches but Do Cu moves out of range.
As Fleming backs off Do Cu throws a huge counter combo but Fleming manages to avoid it all.
Do Cu tries to clinch there but Fleming circles away.
Fleming seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Fleming moves into the clinch.#TD#
Fleming has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Do Cu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've been informed that Do Cu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleming just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Fleming dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Fleming gets a double leg takedown into Do Cu's guard.#SU#
Fleming gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Do Cu throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Fleming counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fleming. #BC#
Fleming breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Do Cu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Do Cu lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Fleming has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Do Cu has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Do Cu is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Fleming has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Do Cu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Fleming is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Do Cu has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T1##SUB#
Fleming tightening his grip on Do Cu, looking for the choke.
Fleming slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Fleming is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fleming not allowing Do Cu to control his hands. #SUB#
Fleming 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, Do Cu has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fleming is riding his opponent, not letting Do Cu buck him off. #T3##SUB#
Fleming looking for the choke from the back.
Fleming really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fleming keeps control of the position easily here as Do Cu tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Do Cu showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Do Cu fending off the submission attempt from Fleming.
Fleming controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Fleming dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Do Cu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Fleming has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Do Cu is on him like a limpet, forcing Fleming back against the cage.
Do Cu wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Fleming drags the fight down to the ground.
Fleming seems keen to control Do Cu's posture.
Fleming is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Do Cu can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming 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#
Do Cu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Fleming slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Fleming is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fleming looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU#
Fleming postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Do Cu to stand up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Do Cu throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Fleming counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fleming. #SU#
Fleming gets to his feet. Do Cu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Do Cu looks to clinch #TD#
and Fleming counters with a shoot takedown. Do Cu fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Fleming stands and steps away. Do Cu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Fleming shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Do Cu is trying to defend but Fleming finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Do Cu wants to improve his position but Fleming is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
Fleming is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Do Cu defends it well.
Fleming keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fleming sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Do Cu defending well though.
Fleming stalling. #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.
Fleming's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Fleming shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fleming controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Fleming showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fleming 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Fleming!
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