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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Pulse 32
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Kizibuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawasaki throws a head kick that misses.
Kurogane Kawasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kizibuki tries to clinch but Kawasaki is having none of it.
Kizibuki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kizibuki is looking to clinch but Kawasaki is avoiding it.
Kizibuki shoots for a takedown but Kawasaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kawasaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kizibuki.
Kizibuki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazu Kizibuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kawasaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawasaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kizibuki working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Kawasaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Kizibuki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kawasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kizibuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawasaki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Kizibuki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kizibuki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kawasaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kizibuki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Kizibuki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kawasaki told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SU#
Kizibuki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kizibuki doesn't manage to clinch there - Kawasaki circles away.
Kawasaki throws a fast counter high kick but Kizibuki manages to duck under it in time.
Kizibuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kawasaki.
Kizibuki fails with the takedown.
Kawasaki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kizibuki's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Kazu Kizibuki has been cut.#CL2#
Kawasaki moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kizibuki successfully pulls guard.
#T3##SUB#
Kizibuki has his feet on Kawasaki's thighs here. He's pushed Kawasaki off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kawasaki screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazu Kizibuki!
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Event:
Pulse 31
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Kawasaki falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Dupuit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kawasaki won't be happy with that.
Kawasaki is looking to regain half guard here but Dupuit keeps moving and retains side control.
Dupuit is looking to take a break and control but Kawasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kawasaki is trying to escape the position but Dupuit is controlling the position.
Dupuit is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupuit has control of an arm but Kawasaki manages to advance to Dupuit's back!
Dupuit breaks Kawasaki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dupuit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dupuit stands and throws Kawasaki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB#
Dupuit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dupuit works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dupuit moves into full mount!
Dupuit landing strikes from the mount and Kawasaki is in trouble!
Kawasaki is in a horrible position here. Dupuit smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dupuit looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T2##SUB#
Dupuit is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Dupuit extends the arm and Kawasaki is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Dupuit!
Frankie Dupuit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Pulse 26
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Pollock closes the distance and pushes Kawasaki back into the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Kawasaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kawasaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pollock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kawasaki is trying to push Pollock away but Pollock has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Pollock pulls guard.
Kawasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kawasaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Pollock has wrist control.
Kawasaki wants to stand and escape but instead Pollock has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Pollock is looking to work some ground and pound but Kawasaki has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollock won't allow Kawasaki to sweep him here.
Kawasaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pollock sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Pollock continues to stall.
Kawasaki is trying to keep Pollock in close.
Pollock 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.
Kawasaki is trying to control the position but Pollock postures up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pollock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kawasaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kawasaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kawasaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Pollock tries to sprawl out of it but Kawasaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Pollock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pollock takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pollock, as that shot connected.
Kawasaki throws a head kick that misses.
Kawasaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawasaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pollock pinned against the ropes. Pollock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henry Pollock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurogane Kawasaki.#T3#
Pollock throws a right and a left that Kawasaki avoids nicely.
Kawasaki closes the distance and clinches up with Pollock, looking for a takedown. Kawasaki pushes Pollock against the ropes but Pollock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pollock throwing a counter right hand but Kawasaki manages to avoid it.
Kawasaki looks winded!
Kawasaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pollock avoids the head kick by Kawasaki.
Pollock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pollock thuds a left hand into Kawasaki's body.#CL#
Pollock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kawasaki, pushing him back against the ropes.
Pollock wants a takedown.
Kawasaki is trying to break free.
Kawasaki looking to stall.
Pollock jumps guard but Kawasaki stands there with Pollock around his waist. Pollock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4##TD#
Pollock has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kawasaki uses from the top position.
Pollock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pollock controlling Kawasaki's posture.
Kawasaki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pollock's guard.
Pollock trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pollock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Pollock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kawasaki wants to clinch
and Pollock counters with a straight right hand.
Pollock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawasaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawasaki goes for a double leg but Pollock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Pollock continues to drive forward.
Pollock with a jab.
A jab from Kawasaki finds it's way through Pollock's defenses.
Pollock blocks a head kick by Kawasaki.
Pollock has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pollock slips a jab and a cross from Kawasaki.
The fighters circling - Pollock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henry Pollock is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Pollock closes the distance and pushes Kawasaki back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pollock jumps guard.
Kawasaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Kawasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kawasaki trying to control but Pollock is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kawasaki looking to sit in guard and control but Pollock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pollock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kawasaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pollock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kawasaki is looking to escape.
Kawasaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pollock. #T2#
Kawasaki is looking to escape.
Pollock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pollock in particular looking to stall.
Pollock's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kawasaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Pollock controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Pollock drops back looking for a leg! Kawasaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kawasaki manages to kick Pollock off! Pollock jumps back into Kawasaki's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kawasaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kawasaki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kawasaki duly obliges.
Pollock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawasaki can do to turn this around?
Kawasaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pollock jabs at Kawasaki's body.
Henry Pollock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kawasaki is breathing heavily.
Kawasaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henry Pollock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##CL#
Pollock takes the fight into the clinch.
Pollock is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pollock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kawasaki smiles and moves away.
Kawasaki throws a head kick but Pollock moves out of range.
Pollock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kawasaki throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Pollock counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kawasaki is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pollock dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB##SUB#
Pollock is trying to get an arm triangle but Kawasaki is defending well.
Pollock in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Pollock dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pollock throws a combination. Kawasaki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kawasaki shoots in and drives through. Pollock sprawls well.
Kawasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Pollock looks to land a right hand but Kawasaki moved out of range.
Pollock avoids the head kick by Kawasaki.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kawasaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawasaki throws a nice looking combination but Pollock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Pollock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pollock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kawasaki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Pollock pulls Kawasaki into guard.
#T1##ES#
Pollock scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kawasaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawasaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kawasaki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pollock counters with a straight right hand.
Pollock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kawasaki misses with the combination.
Pollock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kawasaki. That did some damage!
Kawasaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pollock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL#
Pollock has closed the distance and engaged Kawasaki in a clinch.
Pollock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kawasaki smiles and moves away.
#T2#
Pollock lands with a shot to the body.
Kawasaki shoots in for a double leg but Pollock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pollock fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Pollock closes the distance and pushes Kawasaki back into the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pollock.
Pollock is trying to pull guard but Kawasaki has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Pollock. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Pollock gets control of Kawasaki's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pollock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pollock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kawasaki with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Pollock pulls Kawasaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Kawasaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pollock is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pollock sitting in guard, not really doing much. #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.
Kurogane Kawasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES2#
Kawasaki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pollock off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kawasaki throws a nice head kick!
Pollock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pollock catches Kawasaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henry Pollock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters circling a little - Pollock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Pollock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pollock 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 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Pollock!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 623 Round 2
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Kawasaki takes an elbow to the temple.
Kawasaki is trying to pull guard but Henderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kawasaki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kawasaki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kawasaki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kawasaki's defenses.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kawasaki blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henderson.
Henderson stalls. #BC#
Kawasaki breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kawasaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Kawasaki misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
Henderson blocking some punches.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Kawasaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Kawasaki controls the action.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Kawasaki blocks it.
Kawasaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kawasaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawasaki.
Kawasaki working aggressively here.
Henderson effectively controlling the action here.
Kawasaki working hard to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henderson. #T2#
Kawasaki tries to circle away but Henderson has him pinned against the cage.
Kawasaki is trying to break the clinch but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Kawasaki shrugs off.
Henderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawasaki controls his hands.
Kawasaki jumps guard but Henderson stands there with Kawasaki around his waist. Kawasaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurogane Kawasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson looking to throw knees to the head but Kawasaki is blocking nicely.
Henderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kawasaki's efforts to push away.
Henderson taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson prevents Kawasaki from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Henderson tries a body shot but Kawasaki blocks it.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Kawasaki is trying to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling him.
Kawasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawasaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kawasaki letting Henderson take a breather here.
Henderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kawasaki up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Henderson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kawasaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson tries to work over Kawasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawasaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Henderson won't allow it.
#T4#
Henderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kawasaki up against the cage.
Kawasaki tries to break free but Henderson pushes him back against the cage.
Kawasaki tries to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Kawasaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawasaki blocking some punches.
Kawasaki is trying to push Henderson away but Henderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Henderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Henderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kawasaki.
Henderson misses with the head strike.
Kawasaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawasaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson dominated that round.
That's time! Kawasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Henderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kawasaki, pushing him back against the cage.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Kawasaki controls the action.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
Henderson tries to throw a body punch but Kawasaki avoids it by throwing Henderson back against the cage.
Kawasaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Henderson.
Henderson slowing the pace effectively.
Kawasaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kawasaki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kawasaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kawasaki is trying to break free.
Henderson leaning against his opponent.
#T1#
Henderson gets underhooks to prevent Kawasaki's takedown attempt.
Kawasaki tries to break free but Henderson pushes him back against the cage.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Kawasaki shrugs off.
Henderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Henderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kawasaki.
Henderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawasaki.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kawasaki avoids the damage to the body.
Kawasaki wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurogane Kawasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawasaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kawasaki blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Kawasaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawasaki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kawasaki tries to break free but Henderson pushes him back against the cage.
Henderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kawasaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henderson smiles and moves away.
Kawasaki throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Kawasaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kawasaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Kawasaki persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Henderson rushes Kawasaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
Kawasaki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Kawasaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Dan Henderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Henderson tries to work over Kawasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kawasaki's defenses.
Henderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawasaki controls his hands.
Kawasaki is trying to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Kawasaki 's eye.
Kawasaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Henderson won't allow it.
Henderson keeps control of Kawasaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kawasaki can't break the clinch.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Kawasaki controls the action.
Kawasaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kawasaki can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Kawasaki looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Henderson as Kawasaki tries to tie him up.
Maybe Kawasaki would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
A frustrated look appears on Kawasaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Kawasaki controls the action.
Henderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawasaki's elbow.
Kawasaki tries to circle away but Henderson has him pinned against the cage.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawasaki can't break the clinch.
Kawasaki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kawasaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson tries to clinch up.#CL#
Kawasaki has closed the distance and engaged Henderson in a clinch.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson leaning against his opponent.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Kawasaki 's eye.
Henderson is pushing Kawasaki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawasaki tries to circle away but Henderson has him pinned against the cage.
Kawasaki is trying to pull guard but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Kawasaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Kawasaki is trying to push Henderson away but Henderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Henderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawasaki prevents a body shot from Henderson.
Kawasaki tries to stall but Henderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Henderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawasaki backwards.
Henderson has Kawasaki pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henderson.
Henderson taking a breather.
Henderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kawasaki's efforts to push away.
Kawasaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Kawasaki 's eye.
Kawasaki takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Henderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawasaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Kawasaki blocks with his arms.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawasaki is trying to break free.
Henderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawasaki stalling in the clinch but Henderson improves position.
Henderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawasaki blocks a body shot from Henderson.
Kawasaki has had enough of the clinch but Henderson keeps him there for the moment.
Henderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kawasaki's efforts to push away.
Kawasaki can't break the clinch.
#T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henderson.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawasaki takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
Henderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kawasaki's efforts to push away.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Kawasaki 's eye.
Kawasaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kawasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
Kawasaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henderson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurogane Kawasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Henderson pushes Kawasaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Kawasaki is trying to break free.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Kurogane Kawasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson lands an elbow just above Kawasaki 's eye.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Kawasaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Henderson prevents Kawasaki from breaking the clinch.
Kawasaki gets through Henderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Henderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawasaki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawasaki can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawasaki.
Kawasaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Kawasaki shrugs off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henderson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Dan Henderson!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Dan Henderson!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Dan Henderson!
Dan Henderson wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 623 Round 1
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Kawasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macdonah.
Kawasaki closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Macdonah out cold! Macdonah corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kurogane Kawasaki!
After the fight, Kurogane Kawasaki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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