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Event:
TGC 16: Lang vs Knocksville
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Submits misses with an uppercut
and Suluhu counters with a body kick that stops Submits in his tracks momentarily.
Submits misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Suluhu counters with a shoot takedown. Submits fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Submits working for a triangle but Suluhu defends it easily.
#SUB#
Submits is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Suluhu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Submits is proving hard to escape from.
Submits 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Submits looking for a triangle here. Suluhu is fighting it but it looks tight! Submits pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Suluhu is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kush Submits!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 773 Round 3
Date: Jul 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Submits throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Hiradama counters with a shoot takedown. Submits fights it but they end up in guard.
Hiradama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Submits had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hiradama defends it easily.
Submits utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Submits keeping full guard, as Hiradama tries to pass. #SUB#
Submits is looking for a triangle but Hiradama pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hiradama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Submits has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hiradama has managed to get both his arms back between Submits's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Submits working for a triangle but Hiradama defends it easily.
Hiradama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Submits is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Submits is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hiradama is aware though and is defending well.
Submits can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hiradama controls the pace.
Hiradama throws a big right hand that misses.
Hiradama trying to control but Submits is working from the bottom.
Submits preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hiradama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Submits tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hiradama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hiradama is looking to work some ground and pound but Submits has wrist control.
Hiradama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Submits had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hiradama defends it easily.
Hiradama tries to free his leg and advance position but Submits is retaining full guard. #T2#
Hiradama is stalling in the full guard.
Submits is trying to control the position but Hiradama postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hiradama controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Submits misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Hiradama counters with a takedown into side control.
Hiradama in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SU2#
Hiradama decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Hiradama drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ground and pound from Hiradama seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Hiradama content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Submits defending against the ground and pound.
Hiradama working the head and body with strikes.
Submits taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hiradama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Submits. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Submits seems a little lost for a moment, as Hiradama dominates the positioning.
Submits is trying to control Hiradama's posture but Hiradama avoids it.
Hiradama is looking to take a break and control but Submits is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Submits gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Hiradama wants to work for an arm triangle but Submits is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Submits looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Submits wants to improve his position but Hiradama is controlling well.
#SUB#
Submits looking for submissions off his back.
Submits makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Submits.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiradama wants to control from the top but Submits keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Setsuno Hiradama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Submits throws out a loose jab but Hiradama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Submits scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hiradama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Submits.
#TD2#
Hiradama gets a double leg takedown into Submits's guard.#SUB#
Submits has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hiradama is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Submits.
Hiradama tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hiradama tries for a kimura but Submits is defending well.
Hiradama misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Hiradama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Submits keeps working.
Submits sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hiradama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Submits wants to improve his position but Hiradama is controlling well.
Hiradama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Submits looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#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.
Submits tries to roll over but Hiradama keeps him under control.
Submits won't allow Hiradama to pass to mount.
Hiradama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Submits gets full guard.
Hiradama postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hiradama throws an elbow that misses. Submits uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hiradama's guard. Nice move by Submits!#REVR#
Submits wants to control from the top but Hiradama keeps moving.
Hiradama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Submits wants to control from the top but Hiradama keeps moving. #T3#
Submits looking to sit in guard and control but Hiradama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Submits working for a triangle but Hiradama defends it easily.
Submits controls Hiradama momentarily but Hiradama frees himself.
Setsuno Hiradama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hiradama controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hiradama postures up in Submits's guard and throws a big left but Submits blocks it. #T4#
Submits being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Submits has an active guard here but Hiradama has managed to pass into half guard.
Submits moves into full guard.
Hiradama connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Submits lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hiradama is looking to stand up but Submits isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Setsuno Hiradama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Submits misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Hiradama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Submits's guard.
Hiradama content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Submits has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hiradama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Submits wants to sweep here but Hiradama controlling him for the moment.
Submits can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hiradama controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiradama works over Submits with some ground and pound from guard.
Submits manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hiradama manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hiradama is trying to keep Submits in close.
#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hiradama holds on and takes a little breather.
Submits throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hiradama is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Submits postures up in Hiradama's guard and throws a big left but Hiradama blocks it.
Hiradama 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.
Submits wants to control from the top but Hiradama keeps moving.
Submits throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hiradama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Submits manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hiradama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Submits 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.
Submits is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Submits throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hiradama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Submits is looking for a triangle but Hiradama pushes his legs off easily.
Hiradama won't allow Submits to sweep him here. #T3#
Hiradama wants to control from the top but Submits keeps moving.
Hiradama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Submits lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kush Submits has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Submits passes Hiradama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hiradama keeping control of the position.
Hiradama is trying to stand back up but Submits is controlling him
#T4#
Hiradama tries to roll over but Submits keeps him under control.
Submits looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hiradama is controlling Submits's trapped leg to prevent Submits from advancing to side control.
Hiradama taking some punishment here, with Submits in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiradama wants to control but Submits is keeping busy.
Setsuno Hiradama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Submits not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kush Submits showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hiradama 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Setsuno Hiradama!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Setsuno Hiradama!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Setsuno Hiradama!
Setsuno Hiradama wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 773 Round 2
Date: Jul 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Saromenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Submits! But no joy.
Submits with a nice cross.
Submits lands with a hook. Saromenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Vitali Saromenko has been cut.
Submits cracks Saromenko with an open hand slap.
Submits moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saromenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#
Saromenko is rocked!#TD#
Saromenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saromenko showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Submits trying to control but Saromenko postures up.
Saromenko trying to pass the guard but Submits defending well. #SUB2#
Submits looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saromenko wants to control but Submits is keeping him busy. #T1#
Submits is looking to improve his position.
Saromenko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Submits keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Submits looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Submits is trying to get back to full guard.
Saromenko content to control rather than advance. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Submits tries to get to full guard but Saromenko has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saromenko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Submits for as long as he can get away with.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saromenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Submits.
Saromenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Submits.
Saromenko misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Submits throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Saromenko counters by clinching up.
Saromenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Submits tries to pull guard but Saromenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Saromenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Saromenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Saromenko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Submits escapes and throws Saromenko's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Submits sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Saromenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Submits trying to control the action but Saromenko is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Submits has hold of Saromenko's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Saromenko tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Submits cranks the arm and Saromenko screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Saromenko, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kush Submits!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 773 Round 1
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Joe tries to land a front kick but Submits steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Submits throws a right and a left that Joe avoids nicely.
Submits lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Submits scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
Joe is rocked!
Submits cracks Joe with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Joe tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Submits pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Joe is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kush Submits!
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