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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday XIII
Date: May 07, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Time moves into the clinch.
Time is struggling to control the position.
Time drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vespuci pulls his leg out and moves away.
Time fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Time moves into range and clinches up with Vespuci.
Vespuci stops a takedown attempt from Time.
Tony Vespuci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Time.
Vespuci gets underhooks to prevent Time's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Time has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vespuci after a bit of a struggle.
Time has had enough of the clinch but Vespuci keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Time wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Time turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Vespuci is trying to work for a sweep but Time has mounted him!
Time lands a big shot there that rocks Vespuci but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB2#
Time is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vespuci can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Time working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vespuci can't escape the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Vespuci throwing hammer fists to the chest of Time. What's that going to do exactly?
Vespuci is trying desperately to improve position.
Time lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Time trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Time jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vespuci manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Vespuci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vespuci tries to improve position but can't.
Vespuci struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Time is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vespuci is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Time prevents Vespuci from escaping the position.#T3#
Time lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Time tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vespuci misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Vespuci manages to work his way to half guard, despite Time's best efforts.
Time is trying to control. Vespuci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vespuci knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Time on the ground.#SUB#
Vespuci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vespuci punching from the bottom.
Time slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Vespuci looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
Vespuci looking for submissions off his back.
Vespuci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vespuci is trying to maintain the position but Time is very close to passing his half guard.
Time sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Time wants to control but Vespuci is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Time is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Vespuci actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Time dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vespuci stuffs the takedown attempt from Time. Time gets slowly back to his feet.
Vespuci fails to land the takedown.
Time fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vespuci avoids it really well and circles away.
Time goes for a double leg but Vespuci avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vespuci continues to drive forward.
Tony Vespuci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Time.
Vespuci shoots in but Time avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Time is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Vespuci as Time shoots in.#TD#
Vespuci bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rickson Time has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Vespuci stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vespuci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Time sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vespuci somewhat.#T1#
Vespuci looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vespuci shoots and misses
and Time counters with a three punch combo that has Vespuci backing up. Vespuci nods at Time to acknowledge the strikes.
Vespuci fails with the takedown
and Time counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vespuci doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Time counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Time trying to control from half guard but Vespuci is working away.
Time with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Time is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vespuci is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rickson Time!
After winning the bout, Rickson Time thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday X
Date: Mar 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Vespuci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Timurovich sprawls well. Timurovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vespuci gets slowly back to his feet.
Tony Vespuci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vespuci shoots for a double leg takedown but Timurovich sprawls well. He's pushed Vespuci's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vespuci misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Vespuci. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Vespuci shoots in and bounces Timurovich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vespuci trying to control but Timurovich is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vespuci drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Timurovich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vespuci has Timurovich in his guard.#REVB#
Timurovich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
It looks like Timurovich might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Vespuci is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Timurovich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Vespuci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Vespuci is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Timurovich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vespuci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Vespuci isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Timurovich stacks Vespuci on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Timurovich!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vespuci trying to remain calm as Timurovich controls from the top position.
Vespuci is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vespuci is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Timurovich is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vespuci flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vespuci tries to roll over but Timurovich keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Timurovich is looking for a kimura here.
We've been informed that Timurovich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Vespuci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Timurovich pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vespuci is looking to control Timurovich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vespuci avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Timurovich throws a head kick but Vespuci moves out of range.
Vespuci fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Vespuci shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Timurovich's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Timurovich can't keep his opponent in guard - Vespuci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Timurovich looks winded!
Timurovich wants to control but Vespuci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Emin Timurovich will probably get the nod.
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#
Vespuci is trying hard to land a takedown here. Timurovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vespuci closes the distance and clinches up with Timurovich, looking for a takedown. Vespuci pushes Timurovich against the cage but Timurovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Timurovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vespuci using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Timurovich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Timurovich breaks from the clinch.
Vespuci will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Vespuci. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Timurovich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vespuci sprawls well initially but Timurovich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Timurovich controlling the action here.
Timurovich is continuing to stall.
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.#SUB#
Vespuci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Timurovich pulls his head out easily.
Timurovich is breathing heavily.#T1#
Vespuci wants to get back to full guard but Timurovich has mounted him!
Vespuci regains half guard.#SUB#
Vespuci actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Vespuci looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vespuci actively working from the bottom here.
Timurovich working Vespuci over with strikes. #T2#
Timurovich controlling the pace.
Timurovich wants to take a breather but Vespuci is having none of it.
Vespuci might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Vespuci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Timurovich pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Vespuci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Timurovich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Timurovich tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Timurovich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Vespuci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vespuci trying to control but Timurovich postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vespuci misses with a takedown attempt - Timurovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Timurovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vespuci tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vespuci gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vespuci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Timurovich.
Vespuci tries for a takedown but Timurovich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vespuci shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vespuci shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Timurovich pinned against the cage. Timurovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Timurovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emin Timurovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Vespuci feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vespuci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Vespuci drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Timurovich dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Vespuci has a closed guard, preventing Timurovich from standing up.
Vespuci keeping moving, preventing Timurovich from controlling successfully.
Timurovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vespuci striking off his back but it's not causing Timurovich any problems. #SUB#
Vespuci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Timurovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Vespuci looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Timurovich has picked Vespuci up and slammed him! Vespuci can't keep hold of the triangle and Timurovich manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Timurovich tries to stand but Vespuci is controlling his head.
Timurovich working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Timurovich wants to control but Vespuci is keeping him busy.
Emin Timurovich has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Vespuci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vespuci is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Timurovich off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Vespuci looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Vespuci is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Timurovich knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Timurovich for a finish.
Timurovich is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Vespuci seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Timurovich's chin but Timurovich turns very nicely into Vespuci's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Timurovich.
Timurovich lands a couple of digs.#T3##SUB#
Vespuci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Vespuci looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Timurovich passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Vespuci looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Timurovich pushes past his half guard into mount!
Timurovich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Timurovich wants to control the pace but Vespuci is squirming around nicely.
Vespuci tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Timurovich controlling the pace for now.
Timurovich tries to control but Vespuci wriggling away.
Vespuci is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vespuci wants to hold on but Timurovich pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emin Timurovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Timurovich 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emin Timurovich!
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday IX
Date: Feb 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Cass shoots for a takedown but Vespuci saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cass moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2#
Vespuci closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vespuci lands in his opponent's guard.
Cass keeping moving, preventing Vespuci from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cass is looking for a triangle but Vespuci pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Cass is working an open guard so Vespuci takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cass stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cass wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cass gets a clinch.
Vespuci has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cass is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Cass - that landed with a thud.
#TD#
Cass turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cass manages to end up in side control.#T1#
Vespuci is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Cass decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Vespuci fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cass sprawls well initially but Vespuci persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Cass makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice takedown defense from Vespuci. No joy for Cass on that attempt.
Cass is breathing heavily.
Vespuci will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jacob Cass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Vespuci.
Vespuci fails with a takedown attempt.
Vespuci shoots for a double leg takedown but Cass sprawls well. He's pushed Vespuci's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cass fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Vespuci scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Vespuci is trying to work for a kimura but Cass is defending well.
#T2##ES#
Cass kicks Vespuci off and gets back to his feet.
Vespuci misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cass. #CL#
Cass clinches up with Vespuci and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Cass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cass really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick by Cass misses #TD2#
and Vespuci counters with a shoot takedown. Cass fights it but they end up in guard.
Cass is pulling down on Vespuci's head. It's preventing any offense from Vespuci, at least for the moment.
Vespuci passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
Vespuci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cass is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Cass's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Vespuci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cass, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Vespuci goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cass rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vespuci's guard! Nice work there by Cass!
Cass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Vespuci had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cass defends it easily.#T4#
Vespuci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cass controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vespuci keeping full guard, as Cass tries to pass.
Cass slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Vespuci working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cass doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cass manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Cass dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cass throws a shot to the body.
Vespuci defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cass.
Vespuci tries for a takedown but Cass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vespuci doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vespuci stuffs the takedown.
Cass throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vespuci's waist but Vespuci gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cass off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Cass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cass changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vespuci tries to avoid it but Cass manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vespuci to the ground. Vespuci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vespuci dives in and grabs Cass's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cass pushes down on Vespuci's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cass misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Vespuci manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cass on his heels. He'll look to pass Cass's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Vespuci drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vespuci as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Cass screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vespuci! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tony Vespuci!
Tony Vespuci bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
WPFA XIII: Samsonov vs Tiotio
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Vespuci fails with a takedown attempt.
Hazuki has a takedown stuffed.
Vespuci shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Vespuci gets tackled into the cage by Hazuki. Hazuki maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Hazuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vespuci has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Vespuci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vespuci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vespuci shoots for a double leg takedown but Hazuki sprawls well. He's pushed Vespuci's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vespuci takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Vespuci has been cut.#CL2#
Hazuki drives through and clinches with Vespuci against the cage.
Hazuki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vespuci up against the cage.#BC2#
Hazuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Hazuki goes for a double leg but Vespuci avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vespuci continues to drive forward.
A nice combination there by Hazuki.
Vespuci goes for a double leg but Hazuki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hazuki continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Hazuki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Hazuki breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Vespuci closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hazuki did well to prevent Vespuci getting side control.#SUB#
Vespuci looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hazuki is trying to control but can't.
#T2##SUB#
Vespuci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hazuki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vespuci. #SUB#
Vespuci is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Vespuci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazuki tries to get to full guard but Vespuci has control of the leg. #T3#
Vespuci stops Hazuki from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Vespuci is working for a kimura but Hazuki is defending it quite comfortably.
Hazuki is looking to escape.
Hazuki manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vespuci has gone for a leg lock! Hazuki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vespuci's guard.#REVB#
Hazuki is pushing down on Vespuci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vespuci is fighting to maintain full guard but Hazuki has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Hazuki wants to take a breather but Vespuci is having none of it.
Hazuki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vespuci flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hazuki moves nicely into side control.
Hazuki has control of an arm but Vespuci manages to advance to Hazuki's back!#SUB#
Vespuci is cranking Hazuki's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hazuki! He's tightened the choke and Hazuki is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Vespuci!
Tony Vespuci decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday VI
Date: Dec 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Time dives in and grabs Vespuci's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vespuci pushes down on Time's head and hops out.
Vespuci stuffs the takedown attempt from Time. Time gets slowly back to his feet.
Time doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Vespuci counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Time. That's going to take a lot out of him.#SUB2#
Vespuci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Time doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vespuci. #SUB2#
Vespuci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Time sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Vespuci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vespuci wants to pass to mount but Time is defending the position. #SUB#
Time actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Vespuci is looking for a kimura here.
Vespuci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Time. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vespuci prevents Time from improving his position.
Time is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Vespuci is looking for a kimura but Time is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vespuci to get the leverage.
Time's coaches at Rio Fight Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Vespuci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Time does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Time is looking to control Vespuci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Time avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Time manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Time is looking to cinch up a triangle. Vespuci throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Time's body to avoid the submission. Time has instead reached around Vespuci's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Time arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rickson Time!
Rickson Time took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'thats 2 back to back baby! 2-0! glad I made good on my CFC debut and I cant wait to keep growing inside the CFC cage!'.
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Event:
WPFA VI: Copeland vs Ahvenus
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Vespuci fails with a takedown attempt.
Vespuci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garrison lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD#
Vespuci bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Garrison struggling a bit here.
Garrison told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Garrison regains half guard.
Garrison is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Vespuci is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vespuci keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Garrison is trying to maintain the position but Vespuci is very close to passing his half guard.
Vespuci seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vespuci throwing shots but Garrison is blocking nicely. #ES2#
Garrison has one foot on Vespuci's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Garrison throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Garrison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vespuci or perhaps it was just good defense by Garrison, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Vespuci. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Vespuci shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vespuci looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Garrison trying to keep a closed guard but Vespuci is proving a slippery customer.
Garrison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vespuci controls the pace.
Vespuci stopping the sweep attempt from Garrison.
Vespuci tries to free his leg and advance position but Garrison is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vespuci trying to control but Garrison is working from the bottom.
Vespuci is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Garrison looking to control.
Garrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Garrison, not yet.
Vespuci might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baxter Garrison dominated that round.
That's time! Vespuci's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Garrison 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.
That kick from Garrison tenderised Vespuci's leg. Vespuci is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garrison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Vespuci feints and as Garrison raises his hands in defense, Vespuci changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garrison scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Vespuci shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Garrison is trying to defend but Vespuci finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrison is trying to stand.
Tony Vespuci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Vespuci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garrison sees it coming and defends easily.
Garrison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vespuci.
Garrison trying to control but Vespuci postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Garrison desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Garrison trying to hold on to Vespuci's head to control him but Vespuci postures up.
#T1#
Vespuci slows the pace down in half guard.
Garrison is trying to stand back up but Vespuci is controlling him
Garrison is refusing to be controlled, as Vespuci sits in half guard. #ES2#
Garrison manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Garrison scores with a jab to the body.
Garrison connects with a high kick.
Garrison is looking to slow Vespuci down with leg kicks. #T2#
Garrison lands with a kick to the temple. Vespuci shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Garrison is breathing heavily.
Vespuci misses with a takedown attempt
and Garrison counters with a left and a right that stings Vespuci.
Baxter Garrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vespuci shoots in for a takedown but Garrison shows good takedown defense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vespuci tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garrison defends well and Vespuci ends up having to push Garrison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Vespuci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vespuci shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garrison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garrison moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garrison cracks Vespuci with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vespuci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Garrison scores with a jab. Vespuci acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Vespuci gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Vespuci is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baxter Garrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Garrison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vespuci.
Garrison slaps away a takedown attempt from Vespuci, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Garrison. No joy for Vespuci on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Vespuci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vespuci with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garrison counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vespuci's knee momentarily.
Tony Vespuci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vespuci fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vespuci closes the distance and clinches up with Garrison, looking for a takedown. Vespuci pushes Garrison against the cage but Garrison circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vespuci backing away here, and Garrison unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tony Vespuci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garrison lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Garrison scores with a decent looking hook.
Garrison keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Vespuci shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garrison lands a nice hook to Vespuci's body. Vespuci takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garrison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vespuci slips a jab and a cross from Garrison.
Garrison throws a head kick that Vespuci semi-blocks.
Garrison lands a head kick. Vespuci smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Vespuci looking to score a takedown here. Garrison is defending well but Vespuci drives through and ends up in Garrison's guard.
Garrison being controlled here, momentarily.
Garrison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vespuci is controlling him.
Vespuci showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Vespuci thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vespuci prevents Garrison from getting back to his feet.
Vespuci wants to control from the top but Garrison keeps moving.
Garrison wants to stand and escape but Vespuci is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Garrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garrison, right into the meat.
Vespuci fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Garrison as Vespuci shoots in.
Tony Vespuci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garrison punishes Vespuci's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baxter Garrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garrison winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baxter Garrison!
After winning the bout, Baxter Garrison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday IV
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Vespuci closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vespuci looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kamchybekov is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Vespuci thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Vespuci decides to stand back up. Vespuci steps back and let's Kamchybekov get back to his feet.#TD#
Vespuci looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vespuci is trying to control. Kamchybekov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kamchybekov wants to get back to his feet.
Vespuci content to control rather than advance.
Kamchybekov is not content to let Vespuci control the position.
Well, if Vespuci is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vespuci lands a nice short elbow.
Vespuci has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vespuci thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Vespuci is looking for a kimura but Kamchybekov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vespuci to get the leverage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Vespuci is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamchybekov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES2#
Kamchybekov has one foot on Vespuci's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kamchybekov. #CUT2#
It looks like Tony Vespuci has been cut.#TD#
Vespuci closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Kamchybekov is defending against the submission attempts here by Vespuci.
Vespuci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vespuci is keen to just control but Kamchybekov is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kamchybekov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Vespuci maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kamchybekov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vespuci has cracked it and Kamchybekov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vespuci!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Vespuci!
Tony Vespuci decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
WPFA III: Koskinen vs Yueng
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Weinstein gets a takedown into half guard.
Vespuci blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weinstein.
Weinstein is looking to advance position but Vespuci won't allow it. #SUB#
Vespuci looking for submissions off his back.
Weinstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vespuci keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Vespuci looking for submissions off his back.
Weinstein lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Weinstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Vespuci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Weinstein misses with a head shot. Vespuci uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vespuci keeping moving, preventing Weinstein from controlling successfully.
Weinstein cracks Vespuci with a solid left hand.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Vespuci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weinstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weinstein postures up and lands a big shot to Vespuci's brow.
Weinstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vespuci wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Weinstein stands up from Vespuci's guard - Weinstein perhaps looking for a knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Weinstein.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vespuci throws a series of punches but Weinstein moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#TD#
Vespuci drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vespuci prevents Weinstein from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Weinstein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vespuci throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weinstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vespuci gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Weinstein counters with a left and a right that stings Vespuci.
Vespuci shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Weinstein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Weinstein has Vespuci pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Weinstein pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vespuci tumbling to the mat - Weinstein dives into Vespuci's guard.#ES#
Vespuci is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Weinstein presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vespuci prevents the takedown attempt.
Weinstein tries for a takedown but Vespuci manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Weinstein wants to take the fight to the mat but Vespuci manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tony Vespuci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederick Weinstein.
Weinstein drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vespuci pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Weinstein has Vespuci up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Vespuci pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vespuci throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weinstein is looking for the big counter here.
Vespuci shoots and misses
and Weinstein counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Vespuci shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Weinstein is staying active underneath Vespuci, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Vespuci content to control rather than advance.
Weinstein is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Weinstein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vespuci seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Vespuci is looking for a kimura but Weinstein is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vespuci to get the leverage. #SUB#
Vespuci is working for an americana but Weinstein has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Vespuci was thinking about the submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tony Vespuci will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Vespuci gets a takedown into half guard.
Vespuci controlling the pace.
Weinstein is looking for a sweep. Vespuci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vespuci is just content to waste time from the top position. Weinstein takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vespuci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vespuci seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Vespuci trying to control but Weinstein is working from the bottom.
Vespuci is really struggling to control Weinstein but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Weinstein trying to keep a closed guard but Vespuci is proving a slippery customer.
Vespuci forces his way into half guard.
Vespuci seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vespuci is trying to control. Weinstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vespuci trying to control the pace.
Weinstein felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vespuci wants to control but Weinstein is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vespuci misses with a few strikes there.
Vespuci shoots in for a takedown but Weinstein shows good takedown defense.
Vespuci shoots in looking for a takedown but Weinstein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vespuci's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Weinstein darts in looking for a takedown but Vespuci gets double underhooks and turns Weinstein into the cage. #TD#
Vespuci fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Weinstein to the ground. Vespuci is now in Weinstein's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vespuci controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Weinstein looking for a guillotine here but Vespuci defends easily.
#SUB2#
Vespuci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Vespuci showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vespuci has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tony Vespuci!
In his post fight interview, Tony Vespuci started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
WPFA: Ferocious Fights
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Vespuci will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Vespuci closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vespuci's best efforts.
Vespuci looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boy.
Vespuci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vespuci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vespuci manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy passes Vespuci's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vespuci is not content to let Boy control the position.#T1#
Boy wants to free his trapped foot but Vespuci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vespuci is looking to control Boy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vespuci avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Vespuci actively working from the bottom here.
Boy wants to control but Vespuci is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Boy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vespuci tries to roll over but Boy keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boy uses his free foot to push down on Vespuci's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vespuci.
Vespuci is squirming around, avoiding Boy's attempts to control the action.
Boy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vespuci haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vespuci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Boy is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Vespuci is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Vespuci flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Boy anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Vespuci and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Boy slips an arm under Vespuci chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Boy has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Boy is squeezing on Vespuci like an anaconda would it's prey. Vespuci fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stunna Boy!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 928 Round 1
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Vespuci scores with a takedown into McGruger's guard.
Vespuci stopping the sweep attempt from McGruger.
McGruger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vespuci manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
McGruger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vespuci has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGruger has managed to get both his arms back between Vespuci's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Vespuci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGruger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McGruger postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vespuci has momentary wrist control but McGruger slips an elbow through the middle.
McGruger connects with a couple of short punches.
McGruger looking to sit in guard and control but Vespuci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McGruger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vespuci's guard. #REVB##T1#
McGruger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vespuci works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Vespuci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGruger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGruger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGruger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McGruger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McGruger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vespuci is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGruger is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGruger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGruger slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from McGruger.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGruger lands a nice short elbow.
Vespuci taking some punishment here, with McGruger in his half guard.
McGruger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vespuci taking some punishment here, with McGruger in his half guard.
McGruger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#
Vespuci is rocked!
McGruger drops an elbow to the side of Vespuci's head.
Oh Vespuci is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGruger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vespuci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGruger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vespuci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGruger is working away from the top position though.
McGruger is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Vespuci is hurt! He's hurt bad - McGruger fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Vespuci from any more punishment! Congratulations to McGruger! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Condor McGruger!
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