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Event:
IXF 28
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Chaos tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
so Onodera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chaos has his foot on Onodera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Onodera works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Chaos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Onodera is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Chaos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Onodera pushing down on Chaos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chaos trying to control but Onodera postures up.
#SUB2#
Onodera is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Onodera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chaos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Onodera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Onodera is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Onodera is trying to work for a kimura but Chaos is defending well.
#T1#
Onodera is trying to control. Chaos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Chaos looking for submissions off his back.
Onodera is nestled in close to Chaos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chaos tries to get to full guard but Onodera has control of the leg.
Chaos's coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Chaos trying to hold on to Onodera's head to control him but Onodera postures up.
Onodera throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chaos to regain full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Onodera passes Chaos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chaos moves into full guard.
Onodera postures up.
#T2#
Onodera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chaos is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Chaos has an active guard here but Onodera has managed to pass into half guard.
Onodera is trying to control. Chaos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Onodera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chaos sees it coming and defends easily.
Onodera trying to control the action but Chaos is working from the bottom.
Onodera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chaos is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chaos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Onodera looking to pass the guard.
Onodera sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Chaos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Onodera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Chaos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Onodera escapes and throws Chaos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Onodera in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Onodera trying to control the position but Chaos is working away.
Chaos tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Onodera easily slips into full mount!
Chaos regains half guard.#SUB2#
Onodera seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Chaos is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kazuma Onodera!
An out of breath Kazuma Onodera 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:
IXF 18
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Venator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Onodera manages to avoid it.
Onodera has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Venator is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Onodera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Venator rushes Onodera and presses him up against the cage.
Venator lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Onodera wants to take the fight to the mat but Venator manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Venator is pressed up against the cage. Onodera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Venator down to the mat. Venator avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Onodera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Venari Venator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Onodera.
Onodera shoots in but Venator avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Venator works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Onodera needs to keep his hands up - Venator had a free shot at his head there.
Onodera misses with a straight left. #CL#
Onodera gets tackled into the cage by Venator. Venator maintains the clinch.
Venator goes for a takedown in the clinch but Onodera prevents it.
Onodera is looking for a takedown.
Venator lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Venator's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
A short left from Venator.
A short right from Venator.
Onodera tries to break free but Venator pushes him back against the cage.
Onodera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Onodera tries to pull guard but Venator forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Venator lands a left hand that snaps the head of Onodera backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Onodera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Venator scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Onodera working hard to break the clinch.
Venator digs a right hand underneath Onodera's ribcage. Onodera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Venator softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Venator.
Onodera tries to break the clinch but Venator is controlling the position.
Onodera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Venator avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Onodera is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Venator scores with a nice short uppercut.
Venator works on Onodera's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Venator works on Onodera's body with a couple of short punches.
Venator lands a nice shot to the body.
Onodera looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venator scores with a shot to the side of Onodera's head.
Onodera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Venator lands a right hand.
Venator lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Venator lands a left hand that snaps the head of Onodera backwards.
Venator lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Onodera.
Venator lands a right hand that snaps the head of Onodera backwards.
Nice body punch from Venator - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Venator.
Venator lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Venator lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Venator.
Venator stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Venator scores with a nice short uppercut.
Venator lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Venator. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Venator. #ROC#
Onodera is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Venator.
Onodera is still on wobbly legs! Can Venator finish him?
Onodera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Venator pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Venator takes the fight into the clinch.
Venator prevents the takedown attempt.
Onodera seems to have recovered his senses.
Venator is working Onodera over against the cage.
Onodera tries to throw a body punch but Venator avoids it by throwing Onodera back against the cage.
Venator lands a nice shot to the body.
Venator cracks Onodera with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Venator.
Venator lands a body shot.
Venator lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Onodera tries to land knees in the clinch but Venator avoids the damage to the body.
Onodera looking for a takedown.
Venator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venator works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Venator lands a hook that snaps the head of Onodera backwards.
Venator lands an uppercut.
Onodera tries to pull guard but Venator won't allow it.
Venator lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Venator softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Venator creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Onodera with a big uppercut! Onodera tries to clinch up but Venator pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Onodera to the mat! Onodera covers up and Venator unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Venari Venator!
A victorious Venari Venator 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:
IXF 15
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Housey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Onodera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Onodera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Housey walks into a stiff left hand from Onodera.
Onodera moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Onodera is defended easily by Housey.
Housey feints the counter takedown.
Good shot there by Onodera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onodera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Onodera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Onodera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Housey takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
A punch combination from Onodera misses.
Onodera cracks Housey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Onodera. Housey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Housey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Onodera lands a lovely overhand right.
Onodera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Housey circles away.
Housey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Onodera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Housey.
Housey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Onodera.
Onodera sizes up Housey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Onodera is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Housey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Housey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Onodera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Housey tries to bench press Onodera off him but Onodera keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Housey holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Onodera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Onodera working away.
Housey is trying to get back to half guard.
Housey is trying to control Onodera's posture but Onodera avoids it. #SUB#
Onodera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Housey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Housey is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Onodera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Housey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Housey controls the position for a moment.
Onodera tries to move to mount but Housey blocks the move with his legs. #T3##SUB#
Onodera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Onodera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Onodera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Housey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Housey is not content to let Onodera control the position.
Housey is looking to regain half guard here but Onodera keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Housey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Onodera tries for a kimura but Housey is defending well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Onodera is trying to get an arm triangle but Housey is defending well.
Onodera trying to control the action but Housey is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Onodera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Onodera advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Onodera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Onodera darts in looking for a takedown but Housey gets double underhooks and turns Onodera into the cage.
Onodera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Housey sprawls well. Housey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Onodera gets slowly back to his feet.
Housey feints the counter takedown.
Onodera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Housey defends well and Onodera ends up having to push Housey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Onodera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onodera dives in and grabs Housey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Housey pushes down on Onodera's head and hops out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Housey. Onodera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Onodera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Housey has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Onodera shoots in and gets a takedown into Housey's guard.
Housey controlling Onodera's posture.
Onodera wants to control from the top but Housey keeps moving. #T1#
Housey wants to sweep here but Onodera controlling him for the moment.
Onodera passes Housey's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Onodera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Housey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Onodera.
Onodera trying to control from half guard but Housey is working away.
Housey has his hands clasped together around Onodera's back. He's all about the action.
Housey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Onodera is pressing down on Housey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Housey is holding on for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Onodera trying to control from half guard but Housey is working away.
Onodera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Housey can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Onodera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Onodera seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Onodera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Housey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Onodera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Onodera's back!
Housey is trying to stick to Onodera's back but Onodera is turning into Housey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Housey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Onodera.
Housey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Onodera is one step ahead there.
Housey is pulling down on Onodera's head. It's preventing any offense from Onodera, at least for the moment.
Onodera looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Onodera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Onodera wants to control from the top but Housey keeps moving.
Housey is pulling down on Onodera's head. It's preventing any offense from Onodera, at least for the moment.
Onodera advances to half guard.
Onodera prevents Housey from improving his position.
Onodera wants to control but Housey is keeping him busy.
Onodera prevents Housey from improving his position.#SUB#
Onodera is looking for a kimura but Housey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Onodera to get the leverage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Housey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Onodera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Housey is trying is best to control the position here.
Onodera moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Onodera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Housey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Onodera is looking to take a break and control but Housey 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Housey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Onodera dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Onodera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Housey sprawls well. Housey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Onodera gets slowly back to his feet.
Housey feints the counter takedown.
Onodera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kazuma Onodera is winning the standup battle so far.
Onodera connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Housey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Housey misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Housey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Onodera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Housey is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Housey stands up over Onodera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Onodera working for a triangle but Housey defends it easily.
Housey distracts Onodera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Onodera wants to hit a switch here but Housey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Onodera there!
Housey avoids the attempt from Onodera to control.
Housey raining down shots from the mount!
Onodera is desperately trying to improve his position but Housey has a good base and remains in mount.
Housey with shots to the head and body - Onodera looks very uncomfortable down there.
Housey lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Housey breaks from Onodera's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Onodera is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Housey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Housey cracks Onodera 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 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Honda Housey!
Honda Housey is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Honda Housey 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:
IXF 10
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Onodera tries for a takedown but Venator circles away easily
and Venator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Venator ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Venator. Onodera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Onodera shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Venator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Venator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Venator darts in and clinches Onodera up against the cage.
Onodera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Venari Venator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Onodera.
Venator lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onodera takes a shot to the head.
Onodera is trying to pull guard but Venator turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Onodera tries to pull guard but Venator won't allow it.
Onodera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Venator to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Venator manages to break the clinch.
Venator lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Venator lands a lovely overhand right.
Onodera tries to clinch
letting Venator counter with a right hand.
Venator connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Onodera is rocked!
Venari Venator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Venator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Onodera.
Venator falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
so Onodera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Onodera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Venator swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Onodera trying to control but Venator is working from the bottom. #T2#
Onodera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Venator controlling Onodera's posture.
Venator keeping moving, preventing Onodera from controlling successfully.
Onodera looking to pass the guard.
Onodera has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at King Of Pain. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Venator knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Onodera on the ground.
Onodera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Venator's guard. #T3#
Still in half guard, Onodera seems content to control.#SUB2#
Onodera seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Venator is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kazuma Onodera!
Kazuma Onodera is the new welterweight champion!
Kazuma Onodera 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:
IXF 7
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Onodera with a poor takedown
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.
Onodera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Foley.
Onodera with a poor takedown
and Onodera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Foley lands with a good body shot.
Foley throws a shot from downtown. Onodera moves away and avoids it.
Onodera shoots in for a takedown but Foley shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Onodera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onodera swings widly with a right hand
and Foley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Foley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onodera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Foley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Foley misses with a body shot.
Onodera tries to counter with a takedown but Foley is quick to defend against it.
Foley throws a looping overhand right but Onodera ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Onodera with a poor takedown
and Foley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Onodera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onodera wants to control but Foley is keeping him busy.
Foley can't do much from the bottom here.
Foley tries to bench press Onodera off him but Onodera keeps the position. #SUB#
Onodera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Foley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Onodera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Onodera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Foley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Onodera advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Onodera is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Foley can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Onodera looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Foley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Onodera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Onodera seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Foley is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Onodera looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Onodera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Onodera controlling from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Foley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Onodera tries to control but Foley wriggling away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Onodera prevents Foley from getting the reversal.
Foley keeps trying to improve his position.
Onodera trying to control but Foley is having none of it.
Onodera fails to take his opponent's back.
Onodera takes Foley's back.
Onodera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Foley won't enjoy being in this position. Onodera looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Foley is tapping - it's over boys! Onodera picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuma Onodera!
An out of breath Kazuma Onodera 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:
IXF 3
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Onodera.#TD#
Sands Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onodera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sands Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sands Jr winds up and cracks Onodera with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Onodera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sands Jr.
Sands Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Onodera tries to roll over but Sands Jr keeps him under control.
Sands Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sands Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Onodera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Onodera is trying to get back to full 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. Sands Jr connects with a nice short shot to Onodera's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Onodera moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Onodera has his foot on Sands Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sands Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Sands Jr throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Sands Jr throwing strikes from guard but Onodera blocks nicely.
Sands Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Sands Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sands Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Sands Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Onodera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sands Jr is one step ahead there.
Onodera controls Sands Jr momentarily but Sands Jr frees himself.
Onodera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Onodera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sands Jr.
Sands Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Onodera is looking for a triangle but Sands Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Sands Jr scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Sands Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sands Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Onodera has momentary wrist control but Sands Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Onodera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sands Jr.
Sands Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sands Jr works over Onodera with some ground and pound from guard.
Sands Jr wants to control from the top but Onodera keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sands Jr working from the guard for now, landing some 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!
Sands Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sands Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Onodera working for a triangle but Sands Jr defends it easily.
Onodera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sands Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3##ES#
Sands Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
Sands Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Onodera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Onodera tries to roll over but Sands Jr keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Onodera looking for submissions off his back.
Sands Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Onodera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Onodera tries to get to full guard but Sands Jr has control of the leg.
Sands Jr drops an elbow to the side of Onodera's head. #SUB#
Sands Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Onodera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sands Jr. #T4#
Onodera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sands Jr throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Onodera looking for a guillotine here but Sands Jr defends easily.
Sands Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Onodera has wrist control.
Sands Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sands Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sands Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Onodera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sands Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Sands Jr 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##TD#
Sands Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Onodera did well to prevent Sands Jr getting side control.
Onodera taking some punishment here, with Sands Jr in his half guard.
Onodera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sands Jr won't allow Onodera to sweep him here.
Sands Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sands Jr won't allow Onodera to sweep him here.
Sands Jr is working Onodera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Onodera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sands Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Onodera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sands Jr is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands Jr is in close to Onodera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sands Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Onodera can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Sands Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sands Jr connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Onodera wants to sweep but no luck.
Sands Jr is working Onodera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sands Jr distracts Onodera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sands Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sands Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Sands Jr scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#
Onodera is rocked!
Sands Jr pushing down on Onodera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Onodera is trying to maintain the position but Sands Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Onodera has hold of Sands Jr's hands but Sands Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sands Jr working over Onodera with some ground and pound. Onodera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Onodera is looking for a sweep. Sands Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Onodera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Onodera moves into full guard.
#T2#
Sands Jr distracts Onodera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Onodera is still in real trouble! Can Sands Jr finish him?
Onodera is breathing heavily.
Sands Jr with a nice head shot there.
Sands Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Sands Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Onodera has wrist control.
Onodera seems to have recovered his senses.
Sands Jr working from the guard for now, landing some 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!
Sands Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sands Jr cracks Onodera with a solid left hand.
Sands Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Onodera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bobby Sands Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Onodera keeping moving, preventing Sands Jr from controlling successfully.
Sands Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sands Jr postures up in Onodera's guard and throws a big left but Onodera blocks it.
Sands Jr slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Onodera tries to roll over but Sands Jr keeps him under control.
Sands Jr winds up and cracks Onodera with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Onodera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Sands Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Onodera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sands Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sands Jr wants to control but Onodera is keeping him busy.
Onodera is looking to improve his position.
Onodera is pressing down on Sands Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sands Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sands Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Onodera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sands Jr passes Onodera's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Sands Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Onodera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sands Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Onodera's brow.
Onodera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sands Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Onodera is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Sands Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Onodera defends it easily.#SUB#
Onodera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sands Jr keeping full guard, as Onodera tries to pass. #SUB2#
Onodera postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sands Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Onodera, into his guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Sands Jr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Sands Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Onodera keeping moving, preventing Sands Jr from controlling successfully.
Sands Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Onodera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Onodera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Onodera is looking to pass into half guard but Sands Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sands Jr is in guard.#REVR#
Sands Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Onodera.#SUB2#
Sands Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Onodera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sands Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Onodera's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Onodera controls Sands Jr momentarily but Sands Jr frees himself.
Sands Jr works over Onodera with some ground and pound from guard.
Sands Jr looking to pass the guard.
Sands Jr trying to control but Onodera is working from the bottom.
Onodera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sands Jr.
Sands Jr trying to control but Onodera is working from the bottom.
Onodera working a defensive guard here.
Sands Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Onodera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sands Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2##SUB#
Sands Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Onodera defends well.
Onodera won't allow Sands Jr to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Onodera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sands Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Onodera has managed to get both his arms back between Sands Jr's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sands Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Onodera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Onodera trying to control but Sands Jr is working from the bottom.
Onodera preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Onodera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Onodera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sands Jr is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Onodera keeps trying to improve his position.
Sands Jr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Onodera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sands Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Sands Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Bobby Sands Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sands Jr prevents Onodera from improving position.
Onodera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sands Jr keeps working. #SUB2#
Onodera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sands Jr, who protects the arm well.
Sands Jr is looking to reverse the position.#T4##SUB2#
Onodera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Onodera is trying to get an arm triangle but Sands Jr is defending well.
Onodera working away.#SUB2#
Onodera is trying to get an arm triangle but Sands Jr is defending well.
Onodera wants to control but Sands Jr is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sands Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kazuma Onodera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sands Jr trying to hold on to Onodera's head to control him but Onodera postures up.
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 Bobby Sands Jr.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sands Jr, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Sands Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bobby Sands Jr waved his t-shirt featuring ZZ POPS's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Bear manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Onodera on his heels. He'll look to pass Onodera's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Onodera is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Onodera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bear controls Onodera momentarily but Onodera frees himself.
Onodera looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onodera won't allow Bear to sweep him here.
Onodera trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
Bear really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Onodera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onodera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bear is keeping the position for now.
Onodera forces his way into half guard.
Onodera passes to side control. #T1#
Bear tries to bench press Onodera off him but Onodera keeps the position. #SUB#
Onodera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Onodera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bear knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Onodera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Onodera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bear has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Onodera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Onodera is working to tighten his grip on Bear's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bear has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Onodera is really squeezing tight and eventually Bear passes out! Onodera breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kazuma Onodera!
Kazuma Onodera 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Zuccari throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Onodera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zuccari is in Onodera's guard.
Zuccari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zuccari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Onodera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Onodera working a defensive guard but Zuccari passes into half guard.
Zuccari wants to pass the guard but Onodera is defending well.
Onodera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zuccari wants to control from the top but Onodera keeps moving.
Onodera wants to sweep here but Zuccari controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onodera is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Onodera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zuccari chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Zuccari wants to stand and escape but instead Onodera has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Zuccari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Onodera is one step ahead there.
Onodera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Onodera trying to control but Zuccari is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zuccari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Onodera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zuccari wants to stand up but Onodera is controlling him.
Onodera wants to pass the guard but Zuccari is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zuccari is trying to keep Onodera in close.
Zuccari keeping full guard, as Onodera tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Zuccari shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Onodera's guard.
Zuccari sitting in guard here, content to control.
Onodera wants to hit a switch here but Zuccari passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Onodera there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onodera is looking to get to half guard.
Onodera slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Onodera wants to control but Zuccari is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zuccari passes into side control, despite Onodera's attempt to control the position.
Zuccari trying to control the action but Onodera is working from the bottom. #T4#
Onodera tries to bench press Zuccari off him but Zuccari keeps the position.
Onodera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zuccari's best efforts.
Onodera is trying to control but can't.
Onodera gets full guard.#SUB#
Onodera working for a triangle but Zuccari defends it easily.
Onodera keeping moving, preventing Zuccari from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuccari tries to free his leg and advance position but Onodera is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tiago Zuccari will probably get the nod.
That's time! Onodera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Zuccari drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Zuccari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Onodera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zuccari has managed to get both his arms back between Onodera's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Onodera is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Onodera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zuccari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Onodera pushing down on Zuccari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zuccari tries to get to full guard but Onodera has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onodera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zuccari knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zuccari is not content to let Onodera control the position.#SUB#
Onodera is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Zuccari is looking for a sweep. Onodera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Onodera is thwarting Zuccari's attempts to control the position.
Tiago Zuccari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zuccari is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Onodera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Onodera uses his free foot to push down on Zuccari's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zuccari. #SUB#
Onodera has control of Zuccari's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zuccari regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T2#
Onodera controlling his opponent.
Zuccari is desperately trying to improve his position but Onodera has a good base and remains in mount.
Onodera pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Onodera controlling the pace for now.
Onodera trying to control but Zuccari is having none of it.
Onodera wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3##SUB#
Onodera is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Zuccari can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Zuccari stops Onodera from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Onodera avoids the attempt from Zuccari to control.
Onodera tries to take Zuccari's back but instead Zuccari uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Onodera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zuccari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zuccari can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Onodera is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Zuccari to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Onodera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Zuccari 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.
Onodera advances position into side control!
Zuccari stops Onodera from passing to mount.
Zuccari can't do much from the bottom here.
Onodera tries to advance to mount but Zuccari denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Onodera trying to control the position but Zuccari is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Onodera 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#
Onodera shoots and misses #CL2#
and Zuccari counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zuccari.
Zuccari leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
Zuccari has hold of one of Onodera's legs. Onodera is fighting the takedown attempt but Zuccari gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Zuccari with a flurry of punches that miss.
Onodera tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Onodera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Onodera looking for a sweep. Not yet Onodera, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onodera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Onodera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zuccari is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Onodera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zuccari defends it easily.#T1#
Zuccari with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Onodera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Onodera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zuccari is one step ahead there.
Onodera being controlled here, momentarily.
Zuccari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Onodera looking for a sweep. Not yet Onodera, not yet.
Zuccari wants to control from the top but Onodera keeps moving. #SUB#
Onodera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zuccari trying to control the position from guard on top but Onodera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Onodera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zuccari looking for a sweep. Not yet Zuccari, not yet. #T3#
Zuccari has Onodera pulled in close to control his posture.
Onodera tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuccari is retaining full guard.
Onodera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zuccari's guard.
Onodera wants to control but Zuccari is keeping him busy.
Onodera is looking to advance position but Zuccari won't allow it.
Zuccari wants to control but Onodera is keeping busy.
Zuccari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Onodera is trying to control. Zuccari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zuccari trying to hold on to Onodera's head to control him but Onodera postures up.
Onodera wants to free his trapped foot but Zuccari is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Onodera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zuccari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Onodera.
Zuccari is staying active underneath Onodera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Onodera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Onodera works his way into side control. #SUB#
Onodera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuma Onodera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Onodera 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuma Onodera!
Kazuma Onodera bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Onodera blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Onodera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Onodera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Onodera wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Onodera wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Onodera pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Onodera seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Onodera wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Smith is in trouble now - Onodera has advanced to mount!
Smith is trying to escape the mount but Onodera keeps good control and instead manages to take Smith's back.
#SUB#
Onodera is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Onodera is working for a rear naked choke. Smith is not defending it well and Onodera has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Smith refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Smith's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuma Onodera!
After the fight, Kazuma Onodera 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.
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