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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Bag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bag keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamaguchi .#TD#
Bag gets a double leg takedown into Yamaguchi 's guard.
Yamaguchi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bag would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bag trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bag's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yamaguchi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yamaguchi keeping moving, preventing Bag from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bag is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yamaguchi keeping moving, preventing Bag from controlling successfully.
Bag wanted to stand there but Yamaguchi had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Yamaguchi misses its intended target.
Yamaguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bag sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bag tries to counter by clinching up but Yamaguchi breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi .
Bag defending well as Yamaguchi loads up on a big left hand.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bag.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bag manages to avoid it.#TD#
Bag closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yamaguchi quickly recovers to half guard.
Yamaguchi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bag.
Bag trying to control the action but Yamaguchi is working from the bottom.
Bag tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yamaguchi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yamaguchi tries to get to full guard but Bag has control of the leg.
Bag is trying to control the action in half guard but Yamaguchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Bag takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bag wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamaguchi keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been informed that Yamaguchi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yamaguchi swings for the body but Bag moves out of range.
Bag appears to be looking for a big counter.
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Bag moves out of range.
Yamaguchi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bag rather than just go for the knockout.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bag manages to avoid it.
Bag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Bag avoids it easily.
Bag blocks a jab.
Bag doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Suzume Yamaguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Bag moves into the clinch.
Yamaguchi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bag's face.
Yamaguchi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bag lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
Yamaguchi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yamaguchi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bag is breathing heavily.
Yamaguchi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamaguchi lands a good knee to the midsection. Bag won't want to take too many of those.
Yamaguchi lands a good knee to the midsection. Bag won't want to take too many of those.
Yamaguchi lands a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A knee to the head by Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yamaguchi obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi landing knees to the body.
Yamaguchi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yamaguchi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suzume Yamaguchi dominated that round.
That's time! Bag's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Yamaguchi misses the jab.#TD#
Yamaguchi gets caught flat footed, as Bag shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bag postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bag trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamaguchi pulls Bag in close to his closed guard and prevents Bag from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bag wants to pass the guard but Yamaguchi is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bag wants to control from the top but Yamaguchi keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yamaguchi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bag wanted to stand there but Yamaguchi had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bag slips a jab and a cross from Yamaguchi .
Bag is looking for a counter combo.
Yamaguchi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yamaguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bag attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bag ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi .
Bag avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Bag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi misses with a two punch combination.
Yamaguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamaguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamaguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suzume Yamaguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bag closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Bag seems to be looking for submissions.
Bag throwing shots but Yamaguchi is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Bag seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamaguchi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bag missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Yamaguchi wants to improve his position but Bag is controlling well.
Bag looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bag was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi .#TD#
Bag shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yamaguchi is trying to defend but Bag finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bag wants to control but Yamaguchi is keeping him busy. #T4#
Bag thows a huge punch but Yamaguchi dodges it nicely.
Bag sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yamaguchi defending well though.
Bag missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yamaguchi tries to get to full guard but Bag has control of the leg.
Yamaguchi is positioning himself well to prevent Bag advancing to mount.
Yamaguchi is refusing to be controlled, as Bag sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the body
and Bag counters with a series of strikes. Yamaguchi will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Punch Bag dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Bag drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bag scoring with punches and elbows.
Punch Bag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bag wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamaguchi keeps working.
Bag has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yamaguchi is looking to regain half guard here but Bag keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi struggling a bit here.
Bag is looking to take a break and control but Yamaguchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Bag tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bag throws a strike aimed at the side of Yamaguchi 's head but Yamaguchi avoids it well.
Yamaguchi prevents Bag from improving position.
Bag in the domination position with Yamaguchi hanging on.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bag wants to control but Yamaguchi is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Yamaguchi tries to sprawl but Bag drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yamaguchi is looking for a sweep. Bag is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bag is looking for a kimura but Yamaguchi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bag to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bag is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamaguchi manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Bag trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bag drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bag jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yamaguchi is pulling down on Bag's head. It's preventing any offense from Bag, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bag wants to control from the top but Yamaguchi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Bag shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yamaguchi 's guard.
Bag is fighting to break Yamaguchi 's control of his arms but Yamaguchi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bag trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamaguchi is pulling down on Bag's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Bag is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Punch Bag showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bag 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punch Bag!
A relieved looking Punch Bag 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: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Yamaguchi misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKay was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi .#CL2#
McKay has managed to clinch.
Yamaguchi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McKay in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#TD2#
McKay pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McKay has his hands on Yamaguchi 's head, controlling the position.
McKay's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKay tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McKay holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that McKay has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Yamaguchi trying to control but McKay is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
McKay closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
McKay has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yamaguchi uses from the top position.
Yamaguchi preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McKay is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamaguchi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
McKay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yamaguchi working a defensive guard here.
McKay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yamaguchi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McKay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yamaguchi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
McKay passes into half guard.
McKay stalling.
McKay works his way into side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yamaguchi is looking to regain half guard here but McKay keeps moving and retains side control.
McKay in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Yamaguchi is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish McKay dominated that round.
That's time! Yamaguchi 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
McKay pushes Yamaguchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamaguchi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McKay.
Yamaguchi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKay is defending well for now.#TD2#
McKay decides to pull guard.
Yamaguchi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McKay has his hands on Yamaguchi 's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from McKay.#T1#
McKay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yamaguchi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
McKay sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yamaguchi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yamaguchi tries to get out of the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McKay.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yamaguchi trying to control the position here.
McKay content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Yamaguchi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yamaguchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
McKay has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
McKay drags the fight down to the ground.
McKay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McKay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKay is controlling Yamaguchi 's posture.
McKay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
McKay not doing much here.
Yamaguchi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKay is taking a breather. Yamaguchi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish McKay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yamaguchi 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
McKay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yamaguchi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD2#
McKay gets control of Yamaguchi 's arms and successfully pulls guard. McKay will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McKay looking for a sweep. Not yet McKay, not yet.
McKay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McKay keeping moving, preventing Yamaguchi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKay is pulling down on Yamaguchi 's head to control his posture. #T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McKay with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yamaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on McKay's shoulder, as McKay tries to avoid the shot.
McKay looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Yamaguchi gets tackled into the cage by McKay. McKay maintains the clinch. #TD2#
McKay manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yamaguchi stays in close to McKay's body and controls the position.
McKay is controlling Yamaguchi 's posture.#T2#
McKay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamaguchi is one step ahead there.
Yamaguchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKay is keeping the position for now.
McKay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yamaguchi won't allow McKay to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
McKay is pulling down on Yamaguchi 's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
McKay moves into range and clinches up with Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKay is defending well for now.#TD2#
McKay manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McKay 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.
McKay keeps trying to improve his position.
Hamish McKay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McKay is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamaguchi looking to sit in guard and control but McKay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamish McKay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McKay 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamish McKay!
A relieved looking Hamish McKay 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: Dec 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Yamaguchi throws a poor cross that misses
and Yamaguchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthews has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matthews there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yamaguchi misses the body punch
and Matthews counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Yamaguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matthews lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yamaguchi is looking to wear down Matthews with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yamaguchi , as that shot connected.
Yamaguchi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matthews takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the side of Matthews's head but Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matthews walks into a left hand.
Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi . Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamaguchi works the jab nicely.
Nice cross by Matthews.
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi .
#T1#
Matthews slips under a jab from Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matthews throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamaguchi on the side of the head.
Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamaguchi .
The fighters circling - Yamaguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matthews takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matthews throws the kick towards the body but Yamaguchi avoids it.
Matthews walks into a stiff left hand from Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yamaguchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthews throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yamaguchi checks a leg kick.
Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi .
Matthews moves out of range as Yamaguchi strikes.
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!
Matthews scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yamaguchi moves out of range of the body kick from Matthews.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.#T2#
Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Matthews thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yamaguchi if he has to take too many more of those.
Matthews throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamaguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews slips under a jab.
Yamaguchi swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
A big right from Yamaguchi misses.
Matthews scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamaguchi should have avoided that one.
Yamaguchi misses the body punch
and Matthews counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick from Matthews misses.
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matthews.
Matthews uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matthews! But no joy.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthews with a jab.
Matthews slips under a jab from Yamaguchi .
Matthews throws a body punch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.#T3#
Yamaguchi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Suzume Yamaguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamaguchi throws a poor cross that misses
and Matthews counters with a nice kick to the body.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi .
Matthews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Matthews shapes to counter with a head kick.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Matthews avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Yamaguchi . Beautiful body shot.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi .
Matthews lands a glancing blow to the side of Yamaguchi 's head.
Yamaguchi moves out of range of the body kick.
Matthews cracks Yamaguchi with an open hand slap.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews staying out of range there.
Matthews is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yamaguchi .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matthews lands a lovely overhand right.
Matthews throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Matthews uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yamaguchi has time to react.
Yamaguchi lands a body shot.
#T4#
Yamaguchi misses with a double jab
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
Yamaguchi swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a sloppy body shot
and Matthews counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yamaguchi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matthews connects with a solid leg kick.
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Yamaguchi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matthews slips a jab and a cross from Yamaguchi .
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping right.
Yamaguchi throws a shot from downtown. Matthews moves away and avoids it.
Yamaguchi misses with a left hand
and Matthews counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Yamaguchi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi .
Matthews moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamaguchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Suzume Yamaguchi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a lunging right hand
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamaguchi swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Matthews is looking to score with low kicks.
Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamaguchi moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamaguchi misses the target.
Yamaguchi blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Matthews misses.
Yamaguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matthews misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Yamaguchi throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi lands a jab to Matthews's midsection.
Matthews lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Good exchange - Matthews coming out on top.
Yamaguchi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matthews darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yamaguchi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab, jab by Matthews - just one landing.
Matthews lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Matthews avoids it easily.
Matthews on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Matthews blocks it.
Yamaguchi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yamaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Matthews's shoulder, as Matthews tries to avoid the shot.
Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Matthews.
Yamaguchi looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamaguchi moves forwards but Matthews connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yamaguchi throws a series of punches but Matthews moves out of range.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
#T2#
Matthews moves out of range as Yamaguchi strikes.
Yamaguchi swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Matthews. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthews.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook
and Matthews counters with a good low kick that Yamaguchi was not able to check.
Yamaguchi misses with a straight right.
Matthews tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yamaguchi is able to avoid easily.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matthews throws a push kick but Yamaguchi slaps the foot to one side.
Matthews digs a good hook to Yamaguchi 's body.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook. Matthews ducked under it nicely.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Matthews looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matthews throws a looping overhand right but Yamaguchi ducks down to avoid it.
Matthews slips a straight right by Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matthews.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping left.
Matthews appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Yamaguchi needs to keep his hands up - Matthews had a free shot at his head there.
Matthews fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yamaguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Matthews.
Matthews staying out of range there.
Yamaguchi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yamaguchi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matthews connects with a right hand. Yamaguchi shakes it off.
Yamaguchi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi lands a jab.
Yamaguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthews feints and then cracks Yamaguchi 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamaguchi down.
Matthews lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamaguchi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matthews. That's going to slow Yamaguchi down.
Yamaguchi 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yamaguchi duly obliges.
Yamaguchi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matthews at a distance.
Yamaguchi takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Yamaguchi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yamaguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matthews lands a lovely overhand right.
Matthews wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yamaguchi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Yamaguchi .
Matthews throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Yamaguchi throws a nice looking combination but Matthews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Matthews cracks Yamaguchi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yamaguchi swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook. Matthews ducked under it nicely.
Yamaguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Matthews is trying to counter with his kicks.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamaguchi .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Matthews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamaguchi .
Matthews tries a low kick but Yamaguchi avoids it.
Matthews staying out of range there.
Matthews feints a counter leg kick.
Yamaguchi swinging wildly here.
Yamaguchi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yamaguchi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matthews counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
George Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matthews lands with a hook. Yamaguchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matthews throws a wild body kick that Yamaguchi sees coming a mile off.
Yamaguchi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matthews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matthews moves out of range of the strikes.
Matthews scores with the left hand. Yamaguchi knows he should have avoided that one.
Yamaguchi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matthews.
Matthews looks to land a body kick but Yamaguchi moved away.
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Matthews misses.
Matthews lands a nice looking body kick.
Matthews takes a swing at Yamaguchi 's ribcage but misses.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
Matthews's corner calls for a 1-2. Matthews obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Matthews takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Matthews.
Yamaguchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Yamaguchi misses.
Matthews throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matthews lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matthews throws a combination. Yamaguchi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yamaguchi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matthews makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi misses with a looping right.
A right-left combo lands from Yamaguchi .
Matthews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews slips under a jab.
Yamaguchi looks to land a left hand but Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Yamaguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Matthews, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matthews swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Matthews.#T2#
Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi missing with a left hand there. Matthews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matthews! But no joy.
Yamaguchi throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Matthews.
Yamaguchi misses with a double jab.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Matthews throws a low kick but Yamaguchi avoids it.
Yamaguchi throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Yamaguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthews moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matthews throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yamaguchi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matthews manages to circle out of the way.
Yamaguchi moves out of range of the body kick from Matthews.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Yamaguchi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab.
Yamaguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matthews scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Matthews tries to work over Yamaguchi 's front leg with a kick but Yamaguchi checks it.
Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matthews moves away from the strike by Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
Matthews thinks about the counter body kick.
A low kick lands for Matthews.
Yamaguchi throws a poor cross that misses
and Matthews counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamaguchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matthews with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yamaguchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matthews counters with a thumping low kick.
Matthews staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Matthews on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yamaguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi . Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Matthews bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yamaguchi 's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matthews.
Yamaguchi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yamaguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Matthews avoids it easily.
Yamaguchi scores with a hook to the body. Matthews takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yamaguchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthews.
Matthews throws a shot to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamaguchi takes one on the button.
Yamaguchi 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matthews connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yamaguchi scrambles back to his feet.
Matthews scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matthews jabs Yamaguchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matthews.
Matthews throws the kick towards the body but Yamaguchi avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Matthews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matthews has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... George Matthews! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Zvezda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zvezda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zvezda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zvezda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zvezda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Zvezda seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Yamaguchi stops Zvezda from passing to mount.
Yamaguchi is looking to reverse the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Zvezda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zvezda works to advance to full mount. Yamaguchi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zvezda landing shots from mount.
Zvezda lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zvezda lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#Yamaguchi is rocked!
Yamaguchi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yamaguchi tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Zvezda postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Yamaguchi bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Zvezda and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anatoly Zvezda! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Belyaev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yamaguchi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Belyaev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Yamaguchi !
Belyaev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Belyaev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yamaguchi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Belyaev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yamaguchi hang on?#ROC#Yamaguchi is rocked!
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!
Belyaev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Yamaguchi is still in real trouble! Can Belyaev finish him?
Yamaguchi takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Belyaev's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Belyaev! |
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Event:
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Date: Nov 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Yamaguchi rushes McMervin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McMervin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yamaguchi pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Yamaguchi takes the fight into the clinch.
Yamaguchi trying to land knees to the body.
Yamaguchi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McMervin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMervin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yamaguchi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McMervin is breathing heavily.
McMervin managing to block the knees to the body from Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMervin is defending well for now.
McMervin managing to block the knees to the body from Yamaguchi .
McMervin takes a knee to the side of the body.
McMervin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yamaguchi unloads a knee to the mid-section. McMervin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamaguchi lands a knee to the head.
Yamaguchi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Yamaguchi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yamaguchi landing knees to the body.
Yamaguchi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McMervin takes a knee to the side of the body.
McMervin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMervin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yamaguchi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McMervin.
Yamaguchi crunches a lovely knee into McMervin's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yamaguchi obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamaguchi lands a good knee to the midsection. McMervin won't want to take too many of those.
Yamaguchi connects with a nasty looking knee right to McMervin's face.
Yamaguchi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yamaguchi missing with knees to the body.
Yamaguchi lands a knee to the body.
Yamaguchi lands a knee to the body.
McMervin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yamaguchi connects with a knee to the head.
McMervin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yamaguchi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yamaguchi crunches a lovely knee into McMervin's ribcage.
Yamaguchi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McMervin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yamaguchi .
McMervin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yamaguchi working McMervin over with knees to the body.
McMervin managing to block the knees to the body from Yamaguchi .
#T3#
Yamaguchi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yamaguchi landing knees to the body.
Yamaguchi connects with a nasty looking knee right to McMervin's face.
Yamaguchi lands a nice knee to the body.
Yamaguchi lands a good knee to the midsection. McMervin won't want to take too many of those.
Yamaguchi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yamaguchi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yamaguchi scores a nice knee to the body.
McMervin takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaguchi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McMervin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McMervin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yamaguchi working McMervin over with knees to the body.
Yamaguchi crunches a lovely knee into McMervin's ribcage.
Yamaguchi unloads a knee to the mid-section. McMervin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yamaguchi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T4#
Yamaguchi crunches a lovely knee into McMervin's ribcage.
Yamaguchi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yamaguchi .
McMervin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yamaguchi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yamaguchi trying to land knees to the body.
Yamaguchi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McMervin blocks it with crossed arms.
Yamaguchi connects with a nasty looking knee right to McMervin's face.
McMervin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMervin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMervin managing to block the knees to the body from Yamaguchi .
McMervin takes a knee right on the jaw!
McMervin is trying to break the clinch but Yamaguchi has him pressed against the cage.
McMervin tries to break free but Yamaguchi pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suzume Yamaguchi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Yamaguchi forces McMervin back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi .
We've been informed that Yamaguchi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McMervin is trying to stall.
Yamaguchi scores a nice knee to the body.
Yamaguchi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMervin is defending well for now.
McMervin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Suzume Yamaguchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yamaguchi lands a nice knee to the body.
Yamaguchi lands a knee to the body.
Yamaguchi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yamaguchi landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi unloads a knee to the mid-section. McMervin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yamaguchi crunches a lovely knee into McMervin's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamaguchi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamaguchi connects with a knee to the head.
Yamaguchi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Yamaguchi with a knee to the head.
Yamaguchi lands a nice knee to the body.
Yamaguchi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yamaguchi crunches a lovely knee into McMervin's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McMervin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamaguchi to keep the fight standing.
Yamaguchi working McMervin over with knees to the body.
Yamaguchi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yamaguchi working McMervin over with knees to the body.
McMervin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yamaguchi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamaguchi missing with knees to the body.
Yamaguchi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yamaguchi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Yamaguchi lands a good knee to the midsection. McMervin won't want to take too many of those.
Yamaguchi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yamaguchi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMervin is defending well for now.
Yamaguchi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McMervin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi landing knees to the body.
Yamaguchi landing knees to the body.
Yamaguchi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yamaguchi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McMervin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yamaguchi lands a knee to the body.
Yamaguchi lands a knee to the body.
#T3#
McMervin jumps guard but Yamaguchi stands there with McMervin around his waist. McMervin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mervin McMervin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamaguchi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McMervin avoids it.
McMervin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yamaguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McMervin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yamaguchi missing with knees to the body.
Yamaguchi connects with a knee to the head.
McMervin is trying to pull guard but Yamaguchi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yamaguchi working McMervin over with knees to the body.
Yamaguchi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yamaguchi working McMervin over with knees to the body.#T4#
McMervin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yamaguchi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yamaguchi crunches a lovely knee into McMervin's ribcage.
Yamaguchi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMervin avoiding damage as Yamaguchi throws knees to the body.
Yamaguchi trying to land knees to the body.
McMervin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yamaguchi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yamaguchi lands a knee to the head.
McMervin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi unloads a knee to the mid-section. McMervin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yamaguchi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yamaguchi with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suzume Yamaguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Yamaguchi forces McMervin back against the cage and clinches.
Yamaguchi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McMervin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yamaguchi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yamaguchi scores a nice knee to the body.
McMervin is trying to break free.
McMervin is looking to control Yamaguchi 's arms but Yamaguchi gets an underhook and turns him. Now McMervin has his back to the cage.
Yamaguchi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McMervin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yamaguchi unloads a knee to the mid-section. McMervin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi lands a nice knee to the body.
Yamaguchi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McMervin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yamaguchi obliges.
Yamaguchi crunches a lovely knee into McMervin's ribcage.
Both fighters are 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!
Yamaguchi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Knees to the body from Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yamaguchi lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yamaguchi obliges.
Yamaguchi unloads a knee to the mid-section. McMervin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yamaguchi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yamaguchi crunches a lovely knee into McMervin's ribcage.
Yamaguchi scores a nice knee to the body.
Yamaguchi missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaguchi crunches a lovely knee into McMervin's ribcage.
Yamaguchi lands a good knee to the midsection. McMervin won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
McMervin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yamaguchi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McMervin is working for takedown but Yamaguchi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yamaguchi missing with knees to the body.
Yamaguchi trying to land knees to the body.
Yamaguchi trying to land knees to the body.
Yamaguchi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMervin is defending well for now.
Yamaguchi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McMervin blocks it with crossed arms.
McMervin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yamaguchi connects with a nasty looking knee right to McMervin's face.
Yamaguchi unloads a knee to the mid-section. McMervin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yamaguchi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yamaguchi unloads a knee to the mid-section. McMervin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
Yamaguchi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yamaguchi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McMervin avoiding damage as Yamaguchi throws knees to the body.
McMervin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yamaguchi pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mervin McMervin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Yamaguchi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yamaguchi .
#TD#
McMervin jumps guard and drags Yamaguchi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMervin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McMervin trying to keep a closed guard but Yamaguchi is proving a slippery customer.
McMervin wants to sweep here but Yamaguchi controlling him for the moment. #T4#
McMervin working a defensive guard here.
Yamaguchi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMervin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mervin McMervin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suzume Yamaguchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamaguchi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McMervin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McMervin with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suzume Yamaguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamaguchi 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 24:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suzume Yamaguchi !
Suzume Yamaguchi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Yamaguchi clinches up with El Elegido and pushes him back against the cage.
Yamaguchi trying to land knees to the body.
Yamaguchi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but El Elegido blocks it with crossed arms.
El Elegido drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yamaguchi pulls his leg out and moves away.
El Elegido fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yamaguchi leaves El Elegido with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Suzume Yamaguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senor Cinco El Elegido.#CL#
Yamaguchi moves into the clinch successfully.
El Elegido throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yamaguchi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yamaguchi lands a good knee to the midsection. El Elegido won't want to take too many of those.#TD2#
El Elegido has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yamaguchi uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
El Elegido controls Yamaguchi momentarily but Yamaguchi frees himself. #T1#
Yamaguchi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Yamaguchi got a little sloppy there for a moment and El Elegido has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yamaguchi has managed to get both his arms back between El Elegido's legs - danger averted.
Yamaguchi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
El Elegido working a defensive guard but Yamaguchi manages to pass into side control anyway.
El Elegido is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Yamaguchi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yamaguchi takes El Elegido's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
What can El Elegido do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
El Elegido trying to control but not successfully.
Yamaguchi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Yamaguchi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
El Elegido is in bad spot here.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yamaguchi gets his hands free as El Elegido looks to control.
El Elegido is really stuck here.
Yamaguchi controlling from the back.
Yamaguchi is hanging on to El Elegido's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Elegido trying to control the action but Yamaguchi just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy El Elegido right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suzume Yamaguchi dominated that round.
That's time! Yamaguchi 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Yamaguchi darts in and clinches El Elegido up against the cage.
El Elegido on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yamaguchi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from El Elegido.
Yamaguchi tries to land knees in the clinch but El Elegido avoids the damage to the body.
El Elegido blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yamaguchi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from El Elegido.
El Elegido wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yamaguchi lands a good knee to the midsection. El Elegido won't want to take too many of those.
Yamaguchi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from El Elegido.
Yamaguchi looking to throw knees to the head but El Elegido is blocking nicely.
Yamaguchi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from El Elegido.
Yamaguchi tries to land knees in the clinch but El Elegido avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi is pressed up against the cage. El Elegido has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yamaguchi down to the mat. Yamaguchi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
El Elegido fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Yamaguchi moves into the clinch.
El Elegido is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Yamaguchi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Yamaguchi .
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yamaguchi obliges.
Yamaguchi connects with a nasty looking knee right to El Elegido's face.
El Elegido is looking to control Yamaguchi 's arms but Yamaguchi gets an underhook and turns him. Now El Elegido has his back to the cage.
Yamaguchi missing with knees to the body.
El Elegido is trying to push Yamaguchi away but Yamaguchi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yamaguchi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Elegido tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Suzume Yamaguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senor Cinco El Elegido.
Yamaguchi missing with knees to the body.
Yamaguchi lands a knee to the body.
Yamaguchi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yamaguchi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. El Elegido is defending well for now.
Yamaguchi trying to land knees to the body.
#T2##BC2#
El Elegido breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from El Elegido.
Yamaguchi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaguchi unloads a knee to the mid-section. El Elegido lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
El Elegido can't find room to land a body shot as Yamaguchi controls the action.
Yamaguchi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but El Elegido has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yamaguchi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yamaguchi lands a nice knee to the body.
Yamaguchi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has El Elegido in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yamaguchi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and El Elegido avoids it.
Yamaguchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Elegido can do to turn this around?
Yamaguchi lands a good knee to the midsection. El Elegido won't want to take too many of those.
El Elegido is breathing heavily.
Yamaguchi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. El Elegido is defending well for now.
El Elegido avoiding damage as Yamaguchi throws knees to the body.
El Elegido on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Yamaguchi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
El Elegido tries for a takedown but Yamaguchi manages to get underhooks.
El Elegido blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yamaguchi tries to land knees in the clinch but El Elegido avoids the damage to the body.
Yamaguchi trying to land knees to the body.
Yamaguchi crunches a lovely knee into El Elegido's ribcage.
Suzume Yamaguchi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
El Elegido blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Elegido tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamaguchi 's elbow.
El Elegido tries to pull guard but Yamaguchi won't allow it.
El Elegido misses with a knee to the head.
El Elegido avoiding damage as Yamaguchi throws knees to the body.
Yamaguchi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
El Elegido managing to block the knees to the body from Yamaguchi .
El Elegido drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yamaguchi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
El Elegido is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yamaguchi obliges.
El Elegido tries to break free but Yamaguchi pushes him back against the cage.
El Elegido avoiding damage as Yamaguchi throws knees to the body.
Yamaguchi tries to land knees in the clinch but El Elegido avoids the damage to the body.
El Elegido is looking to control Yamaguchi 's arms but Yamaguchi gets an underhook and turns him. Now El Elegido has his back to the cage.
El Elegido is trying to force a seperation but Yamaguchi has the dominant position.
El Elegido is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yamaguchi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yamaguchi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A knee to the head by Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite El Elegido's efforts to push away.
Yamaguchi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. El Elegido is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suzume Yamaguchi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Yamaguchi moves into the clinch successfully.
Yamaguchi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from El Elegido.
Yamaguchi lands a nice knee to the body.
El Elegido is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yamaguchi is defending well.
Yamaguchi lands a knee to the body.
El Elegido takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Yamaguchi .
El Elegido can't get the takedown.
Yamaguchi trying to land knees to the body.
Yamaguchi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yamaguchi working El Elegido over with knees to the body.
Yamaguchi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaguchi unloads a knee to the mid-section. El Elegido lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yamaguchi missing with knees to the body.
El Elegido tries to land knees in the clinch but Yamaguchi avoids the damage to the body.
El Elegido takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
El Elegido blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Yamaguchi lands a knee to the body.
Yamaguchi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yamaguchi lands a nice knee to the body.
Yamaguchi unloads a knee to the mid-section. El Elegido lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yamaguchi landing knees to the head.
Yamaguchi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yamaguchi landing knees to the body.
El Elegido blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Elegido is trying to maintain a safe position but Yamaguchi gets an underhook and turns El Elegido into the cage.
Yamaguchi is pressed up against the cage. El Elegido has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yamaguchi down to the mat. Yamaguchi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Suzume Yamaguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senor Cinco El Elegido.#CL#
Yamaguchi drives through and clinches with El Elegido against the cage.
Yamaguchi missing with knees to the body.
El Elegido on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Elegido on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
El Elegido is trying to push Yamaguchi away but Yamaguchi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
El Elegido tries to circle away but Yamaguchi has him pinned against the cage.
Yamaguchi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yamaguchi working El Elegido over with knees to the body.
Yamaguchi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but El Elegido has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yamaguchi trying to land knees to the body.
El Elegido avoiding damage as Yamaguchi throws knees to the body.
El Elegido tries to pull guard but Yamaguchi holds him up against the cage and eventually El Elegido drops back down to his feet.
El Elegido is looking to control Yamaguchi 's arms but Yamaguchi gets an underhook and turns him. Now El Elegido has his back to the cage.
Yamaguchi tries a knee to the head but El Elegido blocks it.
El Elegido missing with knees to the body.
El Elegido blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Elegido can't break the clinch.
El Elegido is trying to break the clinch but Yamaguchi is controlling him.#T3#
El Elegido blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yamaguchi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from El Elegido.
El Elegido on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Elegido blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Elegido looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yamaguchi misses with a knee strike.
El Elegido drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yamaguchi pulls his leg out and moves away.
El Elegido misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Yamaguchi has El Elegido up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
El Elegido pulls guard successfully.
Yamaguchi postures up.
#SUB2#
El Elegido is looking for a triangle here but Yamaguchi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T4#
Yamaguchi moves into full mount!
Yamaguchi controlling the pace for now.
El Elegido can't escape the position.
Yamaguchi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suzume Yamaguchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yamaguchi 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suzume Yamaguchi !
An out of breath Suzume Yamaguchi 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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