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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Tzu throws a lazy right hand but Toshiko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Toshiko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Toshiko has Tzu up against the cage in a clinch.
Toshiko pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Toshiko jumps into guard, dragging Tzu to the mat.
Tzu wants to control from the top but Toshiko keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshiko controlling Tzu's posture.
Toshiko wants to sweep here but Tzu controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Toshiko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tzu is looking to advance position but Toshiko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Toshiko controlling from mount.
Tzu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Toshiko on the ground.
Tzu tries to hold on but Toshiko postures up.#SUB2#
Toshiko is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tzu is surviving well by controlling Toshiko's body position as best he can.
Toshiko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Toshiko prevents Tzu from getting the reversal.
Toshiko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tzu tries to hold on but Toshiko pushes him away.
Tzu is looking to improve his position but Toshiko isn't that keen on the idea.
Toshiko manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tzu to take his back!
Tzu tries to roll but Toshiko sticks to his back.
#T3##SUB2#
Toshiko looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tzu wants to control his opponent's hands but Toshiko gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Toshiko is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Tzu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tzu tries to escape the position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Toshiko misses with punches from the back.
Tzu tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Toshiko controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzu tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Umemoto Toshiko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tzu looks for the body kick but Toshiko saw that one coming.
Tzu tries a head kick but it misses.
Toshiko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tzu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toshiko avoids the head kick by Tzu.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Toshiko is defended easily by Tzu.
Toshiko avoids the head kick by Tzu.
Toshiko with a poor takedown
and Tzu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toshiko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Toshiko does no damage.
Tzu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toshiko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Xiao Tzu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umemoto Toshiko.
Toshiko walks into a straight right hand from Tzu.#T1#
Tzu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Toshiko instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Toshiko pulls guard successfully.
Tzu trying to control the position from guard on top but Toshiko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Toshiko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tzu looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Toshiko looking for a triangle here. Tzu is fighting it but it looks tight! Toshiko pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tzu is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Umemoto Toshiko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2021 |
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Tzu #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tzu won't be happy with that.
Tzu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alvarez moves into full mount!
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tzu reaches up to try and control the position but Alvarez seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Tzu rolls and tries to escape and now Alvarez has his back!
Alvarez struggling to keep hold of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tzu is trying to roll into a better position but Alvarez has get a rear naked choke and Tzu is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). LeBron Alvarez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Tzu misses the jab.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tzu connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Tzu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Tzu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Tzu tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tzu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Lee Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tzu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tzu throws a lazy head kick
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into Tzu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tzu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tzu looking for a sweep. Not yet Tzu, not yet. #T1#
Tzu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Tzu controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson won't allow Tzu to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tzu tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Tzu.
Xiao Tzu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tzu. That did some damage!
Jackson misses with the combination.
Tzu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tzu scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Tzu.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Tzu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tzu misses with a head kick.
Tzu connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Tzu tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tzu avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
#T3##BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tzu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice jab there from Tzu.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Tzu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tzu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Tzu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tzu.
Tzu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tzu lands with a right hand.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Tzu.
#T4#
Tzu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for Tzu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tzu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tzu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tzu misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tzu won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Tzu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tzu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tzu is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xiao Tzu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Tzu.
Tzu misses with a low kick.
Tzu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Tzu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tzu tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tzu sprawls and moves away.
Tzu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Tzu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tzu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tzu!
Tzu tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tzu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Tzu tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson tries to control but Tzu wriggling away.
Tzu is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzu tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Jackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Xavier Lee Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Tzu is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Tzu is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson looking to control but Tzu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tzu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Tzu wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Tzu 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.
Tzu passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Tzu is controlling well.
Tzu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tzu trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tzu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Xavier Lee Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tzu lands a nice looking body shot.
Tzu digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Tzu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Tzu tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tzu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tzu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tzu keeps the fight on the outside.
Xavier Lee Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tzu stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Tzu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tzu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Tzu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Lee Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Tzu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Tzu has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Tzu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jackson trying to control but Tzu is working from the bottom.
Tzu looking to control.
Tzu trying to strike off his back.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Tzu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Tzu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tzu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tzu lands with a cross.
Tzu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tzu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tzu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tzu.
Tzu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Tzu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tzu misses with a body kick.
Tzu connects with a single shot there.
Tzu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Tzu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tzu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiao Tzu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donk. Tzu catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Tzu digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Tzu throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Tzu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tzu misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tzu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tzu tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Tzu.
Tzu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xiao Tzu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Tzu.
Tzu cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tzu lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tzu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tzu.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tzu tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tzu to the ground. Tzu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tzu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tzu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tzu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xiao Tzu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tzu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xiao Tzu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Tzu scores with a nice right hand.
Soza looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tzu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tzu works Soza's body with a nice hook.
Tzu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Tzu gets tackled into the cage by Soza. Soza maintains the clinch.
Tzu has Soza pushed against the cage.
Soza working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Soza is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tzu can't fight it off and eventually Soza manages to take the fight to the floor. Tzu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Soza won't allow Tzu to get back to his feet.
Tzu is looking to sweep but instead, Soza has passed into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tzu trying to control from the bottom.
Tzu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soza on the ground.#SUB#
Tzu actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Tzu tries to roll over but Soza keeps him under control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Soza working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Soza seems to be working for a kimura but Tzu defends the submission attempt.
Tzu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soza tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tzu controls his leg.
Tzu wants to control but Soza is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tzu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soza throwing shots but Tzu is blocking nicely.
Tzu wants to get back to full guard.
Tzu is trying to stand back up but Soza is controlling him
Tzu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soza.
Tzu trying to control here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tzu is trying to stand back up but Soza is controlling him
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xiao Tzu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tzu cracks Soza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tzu misses with a kick to the body.
A cross from Tzu lands.#T3#
Soza goes for a double leg but Tzu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tzu continues to drive forward.
Tzu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tzu connects with a jab.
Tzu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tzu lands a jab.
Tzu lands with a shot to the body.
Tzu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Tzu.
Good shot there by Tzu.
Tzu connects with a jab.
Tzu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tzu connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Tzu. Beautiful body shot.
Tzu cracks a nice hook into Soza's ribs.
Soza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
Soza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tzu cracks Soza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tzu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Tzu.
Tzu scores with a jab.
Tzu connects with the punch.
Nice shot by Tzu.
Tzu throws a good cross that connects.
Soza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tzu's corner calls for a 1-2. Tzu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tzu lands a right hook to the body.
Good exchange - Tzu coming out on top.
A jab lands there for Tzu.
Tzu with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xiao Tzu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Soza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tzu lands with a straight right. Soza didn't see that one coming.
Soza tries to clinch there but Tzu circles away.
Tzu cracks Soza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab by Tzu.
A head kick misses from Tzu.
Soza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Soza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tzu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soza is looking for the big counter here.
Tzu moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Tzu tries to keep at a distance but Soza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tzu tries to pull guard but Soza forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Soza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tzu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tzu is trying to break free.
Soza is breathing heavily.
Soza slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Tzu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soza is defending well.
Tzu is looking to break free of the clinch but Soza has double underhooks.
Soza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tzu walks away with a smile on his face. Soza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tzu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soza has time to react.
Tzu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Soza blocks a head kick by Tzu.
Soza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Soza walks into a jab.
Soza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tzu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice cross by Tzu.
Soza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tzu cracks Soza with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tzu throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Tzu scores with a hook.
Tzu misses with a body kick.
Tzu misses with a kick to the body.
Soza blocks a head kick by Tzu.
Soza shoots in for a double leg but Tzu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xiao Tzu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Soza.
Tzu cracks Soza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tzu dips to his left and cracks Soza with an uppercut!
Tzu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Soza avoids the head kick by Tzu.
Tzu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tzu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tzu cracks Soza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Soza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tzu finds it's way round the side to connect with Soza's head.
Tzu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Soza checks a leg kick nicely.
Tzu lands with a hook. Soza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Soza avoids the head kick by Tzu.
Soza drops his hands momentarily and Tzu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tzu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tzu jabs Soza right on the nose. Soza blinks but takes it well.
Tzu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Soza's head backwards.
Tzu lands an overhand right.
Soza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Tzu.
Soza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Soza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tzu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Soza avoids the head kick by Tzu.
Tzu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tzu misses with a head kick.
Tzu cracks Soza with a good jab.
Tzu stuns Soza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tzu cracks Soza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tzu cracks Soza with an open hand slap.
Soza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soza takes one on the button.
Tzu throws a leg kick but Soza moved away.
Xiao Tzu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tzu misses with a head kick.
Tzu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Soza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xiao Tzu 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tzu's corner calls for a 1-2. Tzu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tzu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soza momentarily.
Soza walks into a left hand.
Tzu throws a body kick that misses.
Tzu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tzu scores with a shot to the body.
Tzu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xiao Tzu is winning the standup battle so far.
Tzu lands with a shot to the body.
Tzu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tzu connects with a right hand. Soza shakes it off.
Tzu misses with a kick to the body.
Luke Soza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Good shot there by Tzu.
Soza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donk. Tzu catches Soza right on the button with a cross.
Tzu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tzu throws a head kick but Soza moves out of range.
Soza takes a jab right on the kisser.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tzu.
Soza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tzu lunges at Soza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soza's hand.
Tzu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tzu lunges at Soza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soza's hand.
Tzu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Soza's head.
Tzu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tzu throws a head kick but Soza moves out of range.
Tzu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Soza's hands.
Soza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tzu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tzu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tzu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick misses from Tzu.
Tzu catches Soza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tzu tests Soza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tzu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tzu connects with a body shot that sends Soza's belly button to the back.
Tzu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tzu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soza can do to turn this around?
Soza avoids the head kick by Tzu.
#T3#
Tzu throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Soza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Soza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tzu's waist but Tzu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soza off to one side.
Soza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tzu throws a lazy body kick
and Soza finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tzu's corner calls for a 1-2. Tzu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tzu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Tzu finds it's target.
Tzu cracks Soza with a good jab.
Tzu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tzu throws a wild body kick that Soza sees coming a mile off.
Luke Soza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tzu with a hook.#T4#
Tzu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tzu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tzu stuns Soza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Soza is looking to clinch.
Tzu lands with a nice body punch.
Soza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Soza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tzu to score with a decent uppercut.
Tzu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch lands to the side of Soza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Soza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xiao Tzu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xiao Tzu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tzu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xiao Tzu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Norris fails to land with a series of punches.
Tzu walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Xiao Tzu has been cut.
Norris defending well as Tzu loads up on a big left hand.
Norris misses with the combination.
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tzu.
Tzu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tzu takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses.
Tzu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tzu.
Some wild striking there from Norris.
No joy there for Norris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tzu throws a head kick that misses.
Norris misses with a double jab
and Tzu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris lands an overhand right.
Norris throws a series of punches but Tzu moves out of range.
Tzu misses with a body kick.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tzu throws out the jab.
Norris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Tzu misses with a straight right.
Tzu dodges the punch combination from Norris.
Norris fails to land with a series of punches.
Tzu throws a body shot but no joy.
Norris staying out of range there.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Norris has cracked Tzu with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Norris lands another huge swinging hook and Tzu tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Tzu, before Norris can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chuck Norris! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Tzu throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Soza counters with a nice right hand that sends Tzu toppling to the canvas! Tzu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Soza finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Xiao Tzu has been cut.
Soza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soza takes one to the side of the head.
Tzu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tzu connects with a body shot that sends Soza's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Soza darts in and clinches Tzu up against the cage.#TD#
Soza has picked Tzu up - he's going for a ride! Soza dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tzu scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Soza manages to mount him!
Tzu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soza controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzu is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Soza lands a nice shot to the head.
Soza lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT#That has opened up Xiao Tzu's cut even more.
Tzu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soza controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Soza looking to isolate an arm here. Tzu doesn't see it coming and as Soza extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Soza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Soza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Yamashita walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yamashita blocks a head kick by Tzu.
Tzu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yamashita looks for a takedown but Tzu sprawls well.
Donk. Tzu catches Yamashita right on the button with a cross.
Tzu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tzu throws a head kick but Yamashita moves out of range.
Yamashita lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yamashita moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Xiao Tzu has been cut.
Yamashita looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Tzu misses.
Tzu lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamashita closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tzu, as that shot connected.
Yamashita misses with the combination.
Tzu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yamashitas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yamashita walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yamashita moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yamashita throws a powerful right kick. Tzu tried to block low but the kick was high! Tzu was taken right off of his feet! Yamashita jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hiroshi Yamashita!
Hiroshi Yamashita thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Tzu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Malamir Dulo has been cut.#KD#
Dulo steps into range and cracks Tzu with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Tzu flops backwards and Dulo dives into his guard looking to finish!
Tzu keeping moving, preventing Dulo from controlling successfully.
Dulo throws a big right hand that misses.
Tzu wants to stand up but Dulo is controlling him.
Dulo advances to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dulo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dulo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tzu keeps working.
Dulo lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dulo in particular looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tzu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dulo uses his free foot to push down on Tzu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tzu.
Dulo looking to control but Tzu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tzu tries to lock up and control but Dulo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Dulo controlling his opponent.
Tzu tries to hold on but Dulo postures up.
Dulo tries to control but Tzu wriggling away.
Dulo looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Dulo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tzu is looking to escape.
Dulo content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tzu tries to hold on but Dulo postures up.
Dulo wants to control the pace but Tzu is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Tzu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dulo trying to control but Tzu is having none of it.
Dulo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tzu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dulo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dulo looking to control but Tzu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dulo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dulo wants to control the pace but Tzu is squirming around nicely.
Dulo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Dulo trying to control but Tzu is having none of it.
Tzu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dulo controlling the pace for now.
Dulo trying to control but Tzu is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dulo controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malamir Dulo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tzu walks into a straight right hand from Dulo.#CUT#That has opened up Xiao Tzu's cut even more.
Tzu circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Dulo. Tzu falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Dulo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malamir Dulo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Tzu connects with a body shot that sends Mcpotato's belly button to the back.
Tzu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tzu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xiao Tzu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Mcpotato misses.
Mcpotato avoids the head kick by Tzu.
Jab from Tzu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcpotato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcpotato tries to clinch up.
Tzu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tzu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mcpotato's head backwards.
Mcpotato looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD2#
Mcpotato lands a big right hand that sends Tzu crashing to the mat! Mcpotato stays standing though and waves Tzu back to his feet!#ROC2#Tzu is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Xiao Tzu has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Mcpotato blocks the leg kick.
Mcpotato is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tzu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tzu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mcpotato momentarily.
Tzu with a jab.
Mcpotato wants to clinch up but Tzu keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Mcpotato gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tzu gets underhooks to prevent Mcpotato's takedown attempt.
#T1##TD2#
Mcpotato successfully pulls guard.
#SU#
Tzu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tzu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tzu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcpotato feints the counter takedown.
Mcpotato takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
Mcpotato has Tzu up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcpotato lands a knee to the body.
Mcpotato is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tzu is trying to break the clinch but Mcpotato has him pressed against the cage.
Tzu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mcpotato tries for a takedown. No joy.
Xiao Tzu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Mcpotato.
Mcpotato lands an elbow that stopped Tzu in his tracks for a moment.
Tzu fails to pull guard.
#T2##TD2#
Mcpotato turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mcpotato manages to end up in side control.
Tzu throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tzu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcpotato.
Tzu jabs at Mcpotato's body.
Xiao Tzu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcpotato throws a shot to the body.
Tzu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mcpotato in his tracks.
Mcpotato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tzu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tzu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Tzu lands.
Nice jab there from Tzu.
Tzu keeps the fight on the outside.
Tzu tries to land a front kick but Mcpotato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mcpotato changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tzu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tzu tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcpotato appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mcpotato blocks a head kick by Tzu.
#T3##CL2#
Mcpotato closes the distance and clinches.
Mcpotato prevents the takedown attempt.
Tzu is trying to pull guard but Mcpotato has him pressed against the cage.
Tzu tries to break the clinch but Mcpotato is controlling the position.
Mcpotato landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tzu is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Mcpotato pulls guard. #SUB2#
Mcpotato is looking for a triangle but Tzu pushes his legs off easily.
Tzu stopping the sweep attempt from Mcpotato.
Mcpotato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tzu wants to stand and escape but instead Mcpotato has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Mcpotato stopping the sweep attempt from Tzu.#SUB#
Tzu is looking for a triangle here but Mcpotato uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tzu gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tzu wants to try and get back to his feet.
Tzu can't escape the position.
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 Xiao Tzu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xiao Tzu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tzu connects with a crisp jab.
Mcpotato wants to clinch.
Mcpotato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tzu finds it's way round the side to connect with Mcpotato's head.
Tzu tests Mcpotato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mcpotato on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tzu throws an overhand right that lands on Mcpotato's shoulder, as Mcpotato tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzu tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tzu. Mcpotato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcpotato changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tzu tries to avoid it but Mcpotato manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tzu to the ground. Tzu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tzu throws a head kick but Mcpotato moves out of range.
Mcpotato throws a fast counter high kick but Tzu manages to duck under it in time.
Mcpotato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tzu scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Tzu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mcpotato momentarily.
Mcpotato checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Tzu.
A punch lands to the side of Mcpotato 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Tzu.
A lazy left from Tzu finds it's target.
Mcpotato moves out of range of the body kick from Tzu.
Mcpotato shoots in looking for a takedown but Tzu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcpotato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tzu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mcpotato momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Tzu as Mcpotato shoots in.
Xiao Tzu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Mcpotato.
Mcpotato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tzu, as that shot connected.
Mcpotato is looking to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Tzu as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tzu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T2#
Mcpotato tries to clinch up.
Mcpotato avoids the head kick by Tzu.
Mcpotato tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mcpotato takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mcpotato has his takedown stuffed
and Tzu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Tzu.
Mcpotato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcpotato is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Tzu.
Tzu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tzu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tzu connects with a single shot there.
Mcpotato shoots in for a takedown but Tzu shows good takedown defense.
Tzu lands a body shot.
Tzu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tzu throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Tzu tries to land a front kick but Mcpotato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mcpotato tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mcpotato on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tzu lands a nice hook to Mcpotato's body. Mcpotato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mcpotato walks into a jab.
Mcpotato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mcpotato throws out a loose jab but Tzu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tzu lands with a good body shot.
Tzu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcpotato can do to turn this around?
Tzu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcpotato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pedro Mcpotato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Mcpotato gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mcpotato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Tzu misses.
Tzu throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Tzu. That snapped Mcpotato's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tzu scores with a hook to the body. Mcpotato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Tzu tests Mcpotato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tzu scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Mcpotato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Mcpotato successfully pulls guard.
Mcpotato manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tzu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcpotato wants to control from the top but Tzu keeps moving.
Tzu controls Mcpotato momentarily but Mcpotato frees himself.
Mcpotato trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xiao Tzu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Xiao Tzu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mcpotato moves out of range as Tzu throws a body kick.
Tzu throws a sloppy head kick and Mcpotato moves out of range easily.
Mcpotato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tzu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tzu throws a low kick but Mcpotato avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcpotato is defended easily by Tzu.
Mcpotato with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Tzu to counter with a crisp jab.
Tzu keeps the fight on the outside.
Tzu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mcpotato has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tzu leaves Mcpotato with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tzu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Xiao Tzu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Mcpotato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xiao Tzu is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcpotato tries to clinch up.
Tzu throws a counter high kick but Mcpotato was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tzu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Tzu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Tzu.
Tzu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mcpotato tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tzu defends well and Mcpotato ends up having to push Tzu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcpotato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left lands for Tzu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tzu.
Tzu cracks Mcpotato with an open hand slap.
Tzu connects with a right hand. Mcpotato shakes it off.
Mcpotato takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mcpotato moves out of range of the body kick.
Tzu misses with a looping right.
Tzu lands a body shot.
Tzu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcpotato. #T2#
Tzu lands with a nice body punch.
No luck for Mcpotato with that takedown attempt.
Tzu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tzu lands a right hook to the body.
Tzu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tzu moves away from the strike by Mcpotato.
Tzu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tzu cracks a nice hook into Mcpotato's ribs.
Mcpotato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mcpotato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Tzu cracks Mcpotato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tzu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mcpotato on the side of the head.
Mcpotato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tzu throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Mcpotato holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mcpotato keeps control of Tzu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tzu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcpotato prevents it.
#TD2#
Mcpotato turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tzu tries to buck Mcpotato off but Mcpotato is having none of it.
Mcpotato trying to control the action but Tzu is working from the bottom.
Tzu tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Tzu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mcpotato is thwarting Tzu's attempts to control the position.
Tzu won't allow Mcpotato to pass to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tzu is looking to get back to full guard here but Mcpotato has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tzu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xiao Tzu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tzu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xiao Tzu! |
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