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Event:
Gladius #29
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Latakna bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kazuma tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Latakna misses its intended target.
Latakna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Kazuma scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kazuma tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kazuma trying to control the position but Latakna is working away.
Kazuma working the ground and pound but Latakna is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuma is looking to take a break and control but Latakna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Latakna avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kazuma.
Kazuma landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kazuma trying to control the action but Latakna is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kazuma tries for a kimura but Latakna is defending well. #SUB#
Kazuma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Latakna can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kazuma content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kazuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Latakna keeps working. #SUB#
Kazuma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Kazuma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kazuma is putting a hurting on Latakna here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3##SUB#
Kazuma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Kazuma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Latakna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kazuma tries for a kimura but Latakna is defending well.
Latakna is looking to regain half guard here but Kazuma keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Latakna struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Kazuma is trying to get an arm triangle but Latakna is defending well. #SUB#
Kazuma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Latakna is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Latakna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kazuma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kazuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Latakna keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Latakna tries to improve position but can't.
Kazuma trying to control the action but Latakna is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Kazuma dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Latakna scores with a nice strike.
Kazuma slips a jab from Latakna.
A cross from Latakna lands.#TD#
Kazuma scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Kazuma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kazuma prevents Latakna from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuma is keen to just control but Latakna is a slippery customer.#T1#
Latakna desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Still in half guard, Kazuma seems content to control.#SUB#
Latakna is defending against the submission attempts here by Kazuma.
Latakna tries to roll over but Kazuma keeps him under control.
Kazuma looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Kazuma has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Latakna defend it? Kazuma steps over the head and cranks it - Latakna is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kazuma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shiro Kazuma!
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Event:
Gladius #23
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Bo swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Kazuma counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kazuma. #BC#
Bo manages to break the clinch.
Bo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kazuma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kal Bo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Bo misses.
Bo lands a head kick. Kazuma smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kazuma looks winded!
Bo tries to bum rush Kazuma with a series of wild strikes but Kazuma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bo scores with a jab to the body.
Bo lands with a cross.
Bo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kazuma walks into a straight right hand from Bo.
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!
Bo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kazuma moves out of range of the body kick from Bo.
Kazuma feints the counter takedown.
Bo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Bo throws a head kick that misses.
Bo throws a series of punches but Kazuma avoids them all with ease.
As Bo backs off Kazuma throws a huge counter combo but Bo manages to avoid it all.
Bo throws out a leg kick but Kazuma moves out of range and Bo only half commits.
Bo swings for the body but Kazuma moves out of range.
Kazuma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bo scores with a three punch combo!
Bo misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bo, right into the meat.
Kazuma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bo misses with a body shot.
Bo scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Bo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kazuma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kazuma managing to block the knees to the body from Bo.
#BC#
Bo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bo throws a head kick but Kazuma moves out of range.
Kazuma tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bo throws a lazy right hand but Kazuma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bo misses with a body shot.
Bo is looking to wear down Kazuma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kazuma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bo connects with a high kick.
Bo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kazuma avoids the head kick by Bo.
#T3#
Bo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kazuma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bo throws a push kick but Kazuma slaps the foot to one side.
Bo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kazuma is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kazuma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bo.
Bo lands with an uppercut that bounces Kazuma off the cage and back into range.
A good leg kick by Bo.
Bo scoring well with a low kick there.
Bo looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Kazuma counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bo!
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!
Kazuma in the domination position with Bo hanging on.
Bo is trying to buck Kazuma off.#T4#
Bo tries to bench press Kazuma off him but Kazuma keeps the position. #SUB2#
Kazuma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bo is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Bo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bo is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kal Bo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kazuma.
Bo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazuma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazuma can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Kazuma clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Bo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bo swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
so Kazuma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Bo has his feet on Kazuma's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kazuma is breathing heavily.
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!
Bo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Bo finds it's target.#T1#
Kazuma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bo misses with a double jab.
Kazuma avoids the head kick by Bo.
Bo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazuma is just out of range.
Kazuma is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bo throws a shot to the body.
Bo swings for the body but Kazuma moves out of range.
Bo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kazuma at a distance.
Bo scores with a nice body kick.
Bo throws a nice looking combination but Kazuma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bo connects with a body shot.
Bo throws a sloppy head kick and Kazuma moves out of range easily.
Kazuma feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Bo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Bo forces Kazuma back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Bo gets control of Kazuma's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bo 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#
Kazuma is refusing to be controlled, as Bo sits in half guard.
Bo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kazuma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bo connects with a nice short shot to Kazuma's temple.
Bo trying to advance position but Kazuma counters by regaining guard. #T3#
Bo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kazuma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've been informed that Kazuma has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kazuma is trying to keep Bo in close.
Bo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bo stopping the sweep attempt from Kazuma.
Bo throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kazuma working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bo has passed into half guard!
Kal Bo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bo seems to be looking for submissions.
Bo working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Bo is trying to work for a kimura but Kazuma is defending well.
Bo is nestled in close to Kazuma, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kal Bo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bo cracks the inside of Kazuma's front leg.
Bo throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Kazuma counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Bo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bo.
Bo swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazuma.
Bo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kal Bo is winning the standup battle so far.
Bo throws a sloppy head kick and Kazuma moves out of range easily.
Kazuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bo misses with the combination.
#T1#
Bo swings for the body but Kazuma moves out of range.
And Kazuma tries to counter it with a takedown but Bo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kazuma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bo throws out a powerful jab.
Kazuma blocks a head kick by Bo.
Bo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kazuma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kazuma blocks a head kick by Bo.
Kazuma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bo. Kazuma shrugs it off though.
Bo lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Bo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bo thuds his right hand into Kazuma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kazuma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazuma steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bo misses with a head kick.
Bo lands with a shot to the body.
Bo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bo throws a head kick that half lands.
Bo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bo misses with a wild body shot.
Kal Bo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kal Bo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Bo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazuma manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kazuma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bo lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Bo.
Bo looks to land a combination. Kazuma sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, jab by Bo - just one landing.
Bo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kazuma is out of range and Bo settles back down. #T4#
Bo works over Kazuma's head and body with a nice combination.
Bo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Bo.
Bo throws a leg kick which misses Kazuma's front leg but catches the back leg as Kazuma tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bo connects with a high kick.
Bo misses with a body kick.
Shiro Kazuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kazuma wants to counter the offense by Bo and move into the clinch position.
Bo is looking to score with low kicks.
Kazuma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bo throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kal Bo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bo 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kal Bo!
A relieved looking Kal Bo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Kazuma closes the distance and pushes Arlovski back into the cage.
Kazuma looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Arlovski is trying to pull guard but Kazuma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Kazuma has picked Arlovski up - he's going for a ride! Kazuma dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Arlovski looking for submissions off his back.
Arlovski is trying to get back to full guard.
Arlovski is working hard here to advance position.
Kazuma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlovski wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Arlovski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kazuma jumps into side control!
Kazuma controls the position.
Arlovski is trying to improve his position.
Kazuma moves into full mount!
Kazuma controlling from mount.
Arlovski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kazuma looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T2#
Kazuma looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kazuma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Kazuma is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arlovski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arlovski shrugs it off.
Arlovski tries to hold on but Kazuma postures up.
Arlovski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Kazuma looking to secure an arm triangle but Arlovski defends it well.
Arlovski tries to reverse the position but Kazuma maintains control.#T3#
Arlovski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazuma on the ground.
Kazuma controlling from the full mount.
Arlovski is trying desperately to improve position.
Arlovski gets back to half guard.#T4#
Kazuma stalling.
Arlovski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kazuma 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazuma wants to control from the top but Arlovski keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Kazuma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Arlovski lunges at Kazuma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kazuma's hand.
Kazuma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arlovski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shiro Kazuma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arlovski connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlovski sizes up Kazuma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kazuma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kazuma takes one on the button.
Kazuma is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kazuma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arlovski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arlovski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kazuma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kazuma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arlovski.
Kazuma walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Arlovski.#T2#
A jab from Arlovski finds it's way through Kazuma's defenses.
Kazuma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kazuma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arlovski, as that shot connected.
Arlovski misses with a straight right.
Arlovski lands a really nice looking cross but Kazuma seems unphased.
Arlovski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazuma can do to turn this around?
Kazuma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Arlovski lands with a right hand.
Blagoi Arlovski is winning the standup battle so far.
Kazuma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Arlovski misses the target.
Kazuma takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kazuma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kazuma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Arlovski works over Kazuma's head and body with a nice combination.
Arlovski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arlovski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Arlovski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlovski tests Kazuma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arlovski misses with a hook.
Kazuma walks into a straight right hand from Arlovski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blagoi Arlovski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kazuma ducks under a wild hook from Arlovski.
Kazuma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arlovski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kazuma moves away from the strike by Arlovski.
Kazuma is looking for the big counter here.
Arlovski scores with a body shot.
Kazuma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arlovski to score with a decent uppercut.
Arlovski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlovski cracks Kazuma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kazuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arlovski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arlovski clobbers Kazuma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Kazuma walks into a jab.
Kazuma slips a jab from Arlovski.
Kazuma is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Arlovski with a hook.
Arlovski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arlovski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arlovski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arlovski misses the jab.#T2#
Arlovski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kazuma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arlovski looks to land a combination. Kazuma sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlovski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kazuma.
Kazuma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kazuma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kazuma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arlovski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blagoi Arlovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Arlovski misses with an uppercut. Kazuma saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kazuma! But no joy.
A cross from Arlovski lands.
Arlovski misses with an uppercut.
Kazuma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kazuma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arlovski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arlovski dips to his left and cracks Kazuma with an uppercut!#T4#
Arlovski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kazuma in his tracks.
Kazuma defending well as Arlovski loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Arlovski lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Arlovski!
Kazuma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Arlovski digs a good hook to Kazuma's body.
Kazuma walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blagoi Arlovski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arlovski 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blagoi Arlovski!
During a confident post fight interview, Blagoi Arlovski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Kazuma misses with a body shot.
And Mccullough counters with a quick kick to the body but Kazuma blocks it.
Mccullough takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mccullough tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazuma wants to counter with a clinch but Mccullough pushes him away.
Kazuma moves in looking to clinch but Mccullough pushes him off.
Mccullough seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Mccullough.
Mccullough ducks under a wild hook from Kazuma.
Kazuma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mccullough on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccullough tries to clinch up but Kazuma circles away and keeps his distance.
Kazuma drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mccullough defends it well.
Kazuma avoids the head kick by Mccullough.
#T1#
Mccullough thows a leg kick but Kazuma checks it #TD2#
and Kazuma counters with a single leg into guard. Mccullough didn't expect that.
Kazuma stops Mccullough from standing up.
Kazuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Mccullough is retaining full guard.
Mccullough pulls Kazuma in close to his closed guard and prevents Kazuma from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mccullough keeping moving, preventing Kazuma from controlling successfully.
Kazuma advances position into side control!
Mccullough is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kazuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mccullough keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Kazuma tries for a kimura but Mccullough is defending well.
The ground and pound from Kazuma seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mccullough is looking to regain half guard here but Kazuma keeps moving and retains side control.
Kazuma working away.#T3##SUB2#
Kazuma is trying to get an arm triangle but Mccullough is defending well.
Mccullough is trying to get back to his feet.
Mccullough struggling a bit here.
Mccullough is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kazuma asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mccullough is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kazuma working the ground and pound.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mccullough is trying to control Kazuma's posture but Kazuma avoids it.
Kazuma controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Kazuma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mccullough is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I wouldn't like to be where Mccullough is right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Kazuma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for Mccullough with that takedown attempt.
Mccullough is looking to clinch.
And Kazuma tries to counter it with a takedown but Mccullough pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mccullough really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kazuma tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Mccullough misses its target.
Kazuma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kazuma just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMccullough.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Mccullough.
Kazuma has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mccullough is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kazuma throws a series of strikes that have Mccullough backpedaling.
#TD2#
Kazuma shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mccullough is trying to defend but Kazuma finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Mccullough has one foot on Kazuma's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Kazuma shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kazuma is breathing heavily.
Mccullough is looking to improve his position.
Kazuma is looking to take a break and control but Mccullough is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mccullough looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Mccullough trying to control but Kazuma postures up.
#SUB2#
Kazuma is working for a kimura but Mccullough is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Kazuma is looking for a kimura here.
Kazuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mccullough keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccullough trying to control but Kazuma postures up.
#T3#
Mccullough tries to kick Kazuma off but Kazuma keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kazuma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Kazuma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mccullough sees it coming and defends easily.
Mccullough is trying to maintain the position but Kazuma is very close to passing his half guard.
Mccullough pushes Kazuma off looking to stand but Kazuma dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Kazuma rushes Mccullough and presses him up against the cage.
Mccullough is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kazuma to keep the fight standing.#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.
Kazuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kazuma prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Mccullough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccullough is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kazuma is keeping busy.
Mccullough taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Mccullough decides to pull guard.
Kazuma trying to control but Mccullough is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazuma stays in close to Mccullough's body and controls the position.
Mccullough looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shiro Kazuma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mccullough's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mccullough gets a clinch.
Kazuma goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mccullough prevents it.
Mccullough is pressed up against the cage. Kazuma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mccullough down to the mat. Mccullough avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kazuma scores with a jab. Mccullough acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kazuma blocks a head kick by Mccullough.
Kazuma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccullough tries to land a leg kick but Kazuma saw it coming and moves away.
Kazuma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mccullough comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kazuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kazuma! But no joy.#T1#
Mccullough throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kazuma avoids a kick to the body.
Kazuma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mccullough throws a sloppy head kick and Kazuma moves out of range easily.
Mccullough looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mccullough misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Kazuma counters with a takedown into side control.
Kazuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Mccullough struggling a bit here.
Kazuma is looking to take a break and control but Mccullough is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kazuma tries for a kimura but Mccullough is defending well.
Mccullough struggling a bit here.
Mccullough prevents Kazuma from moving into mount. #T3##SUB2#
Kazuma goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mccullough rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kazuma's guard! Nice work there by Mccullough!
Mccullough wants to control from the top but Kazuma keeps moving.
Kazuma is trying to control the position but Mccullough postures up.
Mccullough 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#
Mccullough will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mccullough seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kazuma for as long as he can get away with.
Mccullough is fighting to break Kazuma's control of his arms but Kazuma is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bryan Mccullough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shiro Kazuma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazuma looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Mccullough showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kazuma has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shiro Kazuma!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Kazuma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bradley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bradley attempts a counter takedown but Kazuma avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick misses from Bradley.
It seemed like Kazuma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bradley.
Kazuma steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bradley.
Bradley really is a fat lump.
Kazuma slaps away a takedown attempt from Bradley, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Kazuma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley slows down the pace here.
Bradley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maybe Bradley would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Bradley stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for Bradley.
#TD2#
Kazuma has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bradley clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Kazuma tightening his grip on Bradley, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Kazuma is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bradley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Kazuma has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T2##SUB2#
Kazuma working for a choke but Bradley is defending well.
Bradley rolls, trying to escape but Kazuma keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Kazuma is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bradley knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bradley for a finish. #SUB2#
Kazuma tightening his grip on Bradley, looking for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Kazuma working for a choke but Bradley is defending well. #T3#
Kazuma trying to control momentarily.
Bradley trying to control the position but Kazuma manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Kazuma tightening his grip on Bradley, looking for the choke.
Bradley wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kazuma looking for the choke but no joy. #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.
Kazuma is hanging on to Bradley's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Kazuma is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bradley is defending well though. Kazuma let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Kazuma is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bradley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bradley rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kazuma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Kazuma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kazuma tries to clinch there but Bradley circles away.
#TD2#
Kazuma shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bradley is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Kazuma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bradley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bradley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazuma is working away from the top position though.
Bradley keeping control of the position. #T1#
Bradley is pressing down on Kazuma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kazuma throws an elbow that misses. Bradley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kazuma's guard. Nice move by Bradley!#REVR#
Bradley working some strikes from top position.
Kazuma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bradley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bradley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bradley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kazuma working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Bradley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kazuma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bradley preventing the sweep.
Bradley throws a big elbow that misses.
Bradley lands a couple of elbows.
Kazuma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bradley is controlling him.
Kazuma keeping moving, preventing Bradley from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Kazuma scores with a hook to the body. Bradley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kazuma tries to clinch but Bradley moves out of range.
Bradley shoots in for a double leg but Kazuma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazuma avoids the head kick by Bradley.
Kazuma misses the jab.#TD2#
Bradley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kazuma to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bradley working a defensive guard but Kazuma manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Bradley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kazuma misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kazuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bradley is looking to reverse the position.
Kazuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bradley keeps working. #SUB2#
Kazuma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shiro Kazuma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kazuma shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bradley is trying to defend but Kazuma finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kazuma is keen to just control but Bradley is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley keeping control of the position.
Bradley wants to control but Kazuma is keeping busy.
#T1#
Kazuma is just content to waste time from the top position. Bradley takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bradley 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.
Kazuma looking to sit in guard and control but Bradley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bradley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kazuma keeping moving, preventing Bradley from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bradley throws a strike but Kazuma rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kazuma pushes down on Bradley's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Kazuma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kazuma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bradley sees it coming and defends easily.
Kazuma is looking to advance position but Bradley won't allow it.
Bradley trying to hold on to Kazuma's head to control him but Kazuma postures up.
#SUB2#
Kazuma is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Bradley wants to improve his position but Kazuma is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kazuma is looking for a kimura here.
Bradley tries to roll over but Kazuma keeps him under control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bradley is trying to stand back up but Kazuma is controlling him
#SUB2#
Kazuma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kazuma trying to control from Bradley's half guard. Bradley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bradley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazuma wants to control from the top but Bradley keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arden Bradley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shiro Kazuma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bradley throws a push kick but Kazuma slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shiro Kazuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kazuma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shiro Kazuma!
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