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Event:
QFC Tournament 857 Round 3
Date: Jul 26, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Asquith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Asquith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Asquith is defending well.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Silva in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Asquith tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fred Silva!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 857 Round 2
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Asquith shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Asquith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Asquith circles away.
Asquith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asquith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Asquith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Hunt tries to clinch but Asquith moves out of range.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Asquith counters by clinching up.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asquith to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Asquith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Asquith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt stops Asquith from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asquith is keeping the position for now.
Asquith is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Asquith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Hunt wants to stand but Asquith is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Asquith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Asquith has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Asquith decides to pull guard.
Hunt being controlled here momentarily.
Asquith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Asquith.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Asquith has wrist control.
Asquith has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage. #T3#
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Hunt passes to side control.
Hunt looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Asquith is avoiding damage well.
Asquith tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt working away.
Hunt trying to control the action but Asquith is working from the bottom.
Hunt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Asquith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Hunt works to advance to full mount. Asquith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Asquith tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Asquith is looking to escape.
Asquith tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt throwing strikes here but Asquith is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asquith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SU#
Hunt stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Greg Hunt will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Asquith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Asquith.#CL2#
Asquith moves into the clinch.
Asquith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Greg Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sophia Asquith.#BC2#
Asquith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Asquith moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Hunt wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asquith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunt as he jumps to the side.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt - Asquith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Asquith leaves Hunt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick
and Asquith counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at Asquith to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Asquith rushes Hunt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Asquith is working for takedown but Hunt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Asquith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Asquith is breathing heavily.
Asquith is trying to pull guard but Hunt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Asquith can't get the takedown.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Asquith has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunt prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asquith smiles and moves away.
Greg Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Asquith circles away.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asquith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asquith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asquith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asquith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Asquith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Asquith keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Asquith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asquith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunt's waist but Hunt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Asquith off to one side.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Asquith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Asquith clinches with his opponent.
Hunt can't get the takedown.
Asquith is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3##BC2#
Asquith breaks from the clinch.
Asquith connects with a high kick.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Asquith moves out of range easily.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asquith as he avoids it easily.
Asquith wants to counter with a clinch but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asquith moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Asquith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunt attempts a counter takedown but Asquith avoids it well and moves away.
Hunt stuffs the takedown attempt from Asquith. Asquith gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Asquith moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Asquith takes the fight into the clinch.
Asquith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Asquith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asquith obliges.
Asquith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt is trying to maintain a safe position but Asquith gets an underhook and turns Hunt into the cage.
Hunt is trying to drag Asquith to the mat but Asquith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hunt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asquith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sophia Asquith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Asquith gets a clinch.
Asquith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Asquith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Asquith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Asquith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice sprawl there from Asquith as Hunt shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asquith lands with a kick to the temple. Hunt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Asquith counters by moving into the clinch.
Asquith is looking for a takedown.
Asquith is pressed up against the cage. Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asquith down to the mat. Asquith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Asquith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Greg Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asquith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Asquith seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asquith pulls his head out easily.
Asquith trying to control the pace.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Asquith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Hunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Asquith controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hunt is trying to stand up here but Asquith is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Asquith checks it.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asquith tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asquith to the ground. Asquith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Asquith tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hunt dives in and grabs Asquith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Asquith pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.
Asquith fails with the takedown.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Asquith moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.#TD2#
Asquith pulls guard effortlessly.
Asquith working a defensive guard but Hunt passes into half guard.
Asquith is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Asquith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Asquith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunt trying to control but Asquith is working from the bottom. #T4#
Asquith working a defensive guard here.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Asquith controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt wants to stand but Asquith has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sophia Asquith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Asquith 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Sophia Asquith!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Sophia Asquith!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Sophia Asquith!
Sophia Asquith wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 857 Round 1
Date: Jul 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Asquith takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Asquith has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Young is trying to keep an underhook but Asquith manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Young wants to improve his position but Asquith is controlling well.
#ES#
Young kicks off Asquith and gets to his feet.
Young misses with a head kick.
Asquith blocks a head kick by Young.
Asquith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Young.
Asquith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Young shoots in but Asquith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asquith tries to close the distance and clinch but Young swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1##CL#
Young clinches.
Asquith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Young avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Young letting Asquith take a breather here.
Asquith taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Asquith's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Asquith wants a takedown.
Young has Asquith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asquith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asquith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Young pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Asquith clinches up against the cage.
Asquith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Young gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Young wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Asquith breaks from the clinch.
Young dives in and grabs Asquith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Asquith pushes down on Young's head and hops out.
Young shoots for a double leg takedown but Asquith sprawls well. He's pushed Young's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Young shoots in for a double leg but Asquith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Asquith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Young throws a left and a right that both miss
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young is breathing heavily.
Asquith connects with a nice looking jab.
Young will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asquith steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Asquith leaves Young with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Young tries for a takedown but Asquith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Asquith throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Asquith clinches up against the cage.
Asquith is looking for a takedown.
Young has Asquith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asquith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Asquith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Young stops a takedown attempt from Asquith.
Asquith is struggling to control the position.
Young has Asquith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asquith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Asquith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Young dives in and grabs Asquith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Asquith pushes down on Young's head and hops out.#T4#
Asquith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Young tries to avoid it but Asquith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Young to the ground. Young escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Asquith drives through and clinches with Young against the cage.
Asquith prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Asquith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Young is looking to land body kicks.
Asquith misses with a wild body shot.
Young throws a head kick that misses.
Young takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asquith.
It looked like Young was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Asquith.
Young avoids the head kick by Asquith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sophia Asquith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Asquith moves into range and clinches up with Young.
Young jumps guard but Asquith stands there with Young around his waist. Young gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Asquith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Asquith gets underhooks to prevent Young's takedown attempt.
Young wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Asquith is trying to drag Young to the mat but Young just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Asquith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Asquith breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young shoots in looking for a takedown but Asquith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Young's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Young looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asquith is fending him off so far but Young persists. Nope, Asquith circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunner Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Young tries to keep at a distance but Asquith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Young gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Asquith.
#BC2#
Asquith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asquith throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Young throws a push kick but Asquith slaps the foot to one side.
Asquith with the counter takedown but Young avoids it easily.
Asquith fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Young is defended easily by Asquith.#T2#
Young with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asquith counters with a series of strikes. Young will be more careful next time no doubt.
Asquith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Young counters with a one-two to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Asquith.
Asquith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Young wants to clinch up but Asquith keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Asquith closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asquith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Asquith breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asquith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Young clinches. #BC2#
Asquith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Young looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Asquith!#ES2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asquith throws Young to one side and escapes!
Young tries to bum rush Asquith with a series of wild strikes but Asquith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young dodges the punch combination from Asquith.
Asquith fails with a takedown attempt.
As Asquith tries to get set, Young tries to push him back and clinch up but Asquith manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Young goes for a double leg but Asquith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asquith continues to drive forward.
Asquith wants to counter the offense by Young and move into the clinch position.
Asquith looks for a takedown but Young sprawls well.
Young wants to clinch.
Asquith shoots in and drives through. Young sprawls well.
Young appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Asquith keeps the fight on the outside.
Asquith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Asquith just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sophia Asquith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Asquith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Young.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Asquith.
Asquith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Young shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Asquith has managed to clinch.
Asquith tries to land a knee to the head but Young blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Asquith walks away with a smile on his face. Young gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Asquith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asquith closes the distance and clinches up with Young, looking for a takedown. Asquith pushes Young against the cage but Young circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Young scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice sprawl there from Asquith as Young shoots in.
Young throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asquith's waist but Asquith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Young off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Asquith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Asquith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Young clinches.
Asquith has Young pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Young manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Young prevents a takedown attempt there.
Young drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Asquith gets control of Young's arms and successfully pulls guard. Asquith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Young controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Asquith is working an open guard so Young takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Young shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asquith sprawls well. Asquith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Young gets slowly back to his feet.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asquith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Young avoids the body shot from Asquith.
#T3#
Young scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Asquith shoots in for a double leg but Young sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Asquith throws a head kick that misses.
Asquith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sophia Asquith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Left hook, right uppercut from Young.
Young fails with an attempt to clinch.
Young fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asquith feints the counter takedown.
Young keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4##BC2#
Asquith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Asquith.
Young shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Asquith defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asquith fails to land the takedown.
Gunner Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sophia Asquith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asquith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asquith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Sophia Asquith!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Sophia Asquith!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Sophia Asquith!
Sophia Asquith wins by unanimous decision!
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