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Event:
MMA ATTACK 10 Boss vs Zuma
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Cezar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demarco but Demarco pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Demarco drives through and clinches with Cezar against the cage.
#BC2#
Cezar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cezar fails with a takedown attempt.
Marco Demarco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cezar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cezar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Demarco tries to avoid it but Cezar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Demarco to the ground. Demarco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marco Demarco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juliusz Cezar.
Cezar dives in for a single leg takedown but Demarco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cezar dodges the punch combination from Demarco.
Cezar throws a counter combo.
Demarco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cezar is trying to counter with his kicks.
Demarco tries to work over Cezar's front leg with a kick but Cezar checks it. #CL#
Demarco moves into the clinch.#T1#
Demarco stops a takedown attempt from Cezar.
Cezar fails to pull guard.
Cezar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Demarco walks away with a smile on his face. Cezar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cezar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cezar shoots in and drives through. Demarco sprawls well.#TD#
Demarco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Demarco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Demarco wants to control from the top but Cezar keeps moving.
Demarco 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.
Demarco landing some decent shots from guard.
Demarco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Demarco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cezar's head.#T2#
Demarco scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demarco landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#Cezar is rocked!
Demarco trying to control but Cezar is working from the bottom.
Demarco works over Cezar with some ground and pound from guard.
Cezar is still in real trouble! Can Demarco finish him?
Demarco postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Cezar covers up, he's hurt! Demarco keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Demarco and the ref steps in to end the fight! Demarco can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Demarco! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1032 Round 3
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Cezar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cezar throws out a counter right but Bombardini avoids it with no problem.
Cezar tries to close the distance and clinch but Bombardini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Cezar clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Cezar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bombardini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bombardini blocks a head kick by Cezar.
A little feinted left hand from Bombardini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cezar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cezar unleashes a big counter combination but Bombardini bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cezar has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombardini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cezar circles away.
Bombardini tries a head kick but it misses.
Bombardini tries for a takedown but Cezar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe Bombardini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bombardini looks to score with a jab to the body but Cezar is just out of range.
Cezar slaps away a takedown attempt from Bombardini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bombardini moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCezar.#T1#
Cezar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bombardini swivels and escapes.
Bombardini throws a low kick, looking for Cezar's leg but Cezar calmly moves out of range.
Cezar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cezar is looking to clinch but Bombardini is avoiding it.
Bombardini dives in for a single leg takedown but Cezar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cezar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bombardini is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cezar to keep the fight standing.
Bombardini tries to break the clinch but Cezar is controlling the position.
Bombardini tries to pull guard but Cezar holds him up against the cage and eventually Bombardini drops back down to his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cezar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Bombardini is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bombardini is trying to pull guard but Cezar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cezar tries to pull guard but Bombardini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bombardini goes for a takedown attempt but Cezar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cezar throws a push kick but Bombardini slaps the foot to one side.
Bombardini dives in for a single leg takedown but Cezar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Cezar breaks the clinch.
Cezar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bombardini misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Cezar counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Cezar wants to take the fight to the mat but Bombardini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cezar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bombardini lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bombardini is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Cezar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cezar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bombardini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cezar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Cezar tries to keep at a distance but Bombardini has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cezar is looking for a takedown.
Bombardini tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cezar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cezar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bombardini.
#T4##BC2#
Cezar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cezar shoots for a takedown but Bombardini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bombardini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cezar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cezar throws a head kick that Bombardini semi-blocks.
Cezar goes for a double leg but Bombardini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bombardini continues to drive forward.
Bombardini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cezar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bombardini darts in looking for a takedown but Cezar gets double underhooks and turns Bombardini into the cage.
Cezar is trying to pull guard but Bombardini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juliusz Cezar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bombardini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cezar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cezar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bombardini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bombardini just misses with a punch to the body.
Cezar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bombardini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cezar somewhat.
Cezar fails with a takedown attempt.
Bombardini is looking for a counter combo.
Giuseppe Bombardini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juliusz Cezar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bombardini gets a clinch. #BC#
Bombardini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bombardini throws a head kick but Cezar moves out of range.
Cezar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Cezar scores with a head kick.
Bombardini shoots in but Cezar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bombardini fails with the takedown
and Cezar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cezar circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Bombardini has Cezar up against the cage in a clinch.
Bombardini stops a takedown attempt from Cezar.
Bombardini creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cezar misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Bombardini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bombardini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Cezar shoots in for a takedown but Bombardini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bombardini.
Bombardini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bombardini shoots for a takedown but Cezar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cezar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bombardini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bombardini is looking to clinch.
Bombardini stuffs the takedown attempt from Cezar. Cezar gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cezar shoots for a double leg takedown but Bombardini sprawls well. He's pushed Cezar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Bombardini has a takedown stuffed.
Giuseppe Bombardini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cezar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bombardini's waist but Bombardini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cezar off to one side.
Bombardini shoots in but no luck this time.
Cezar shoots in but no luck this time.
Cezar wants to clinch.
Cezar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bombardini dives in and grabs Cezar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cezar pushes down on Bombardini's head and hops out.#T4#
Bombardini works over Cezar's head and body with a nice combination.
Cezar moves in looking to clinch but Bombardini pushes him off.
Bombardini appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Bombardini pushes Cezar up against the cage in a clinch.
Cezar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bombardini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bombardini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cezar but Cezar pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Bombardini drives through and clinches with Cezar against the cage.
Bombardini lands a knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Cezar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bombardini throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Bombardini dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
A thudding body kick lands there by Bombardini!
Bombardini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cezar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cezar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bombardini.#CL2#
Bombardini tries to keep at a distance but Cezar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bombardini is trying to drag Cezar to the mat but Cezar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cezar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cezar jumps guard.
Cezar throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1##SUB2#
Cezar looking for a guillotine here but Bombardini defends easily.
Cezar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cezar being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bombardini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cezar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cezar looking to control but Bombardini passes into half guard.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bombardini is trying to control the action in half guard but Cezar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bombardini controlling the pace.
Bombardini is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Bombardini pushes Cezar up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Cezar.
Bombardini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Cezar manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bombardini or perhaps it was just good defense by Cezar, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe Bombardini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cezar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cezar dives in for a single leg takedown but Bombardini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cezar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bombardini pinned against the cage. Bombardini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cezar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cezar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bombardini wants to clinch up but Cezar keeps it at a distance.
Cezar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bombardini is fending him off so far but Cezar persists. Nope, Bombardini circles away and we're back to standing.
Cezar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bombardini as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Bombardini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cezar tries to avoid it but Bombardini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cezar to the ground. Cezar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bombardini moves in looking to clinch but Cezar pushes him off.
Cezar tries for a takedown but Bombardini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bombardini lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bombardini shoots for a double leg takedown but Cezar sprawls well. He's pushed Bombardini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good exchange - Bombardini coming out on top.
Bombardini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bombardini dips to his left and cracks Cezar with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bombardini tries to clinch but Cezar moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bombardini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cezar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bombardini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cezar somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Bombardini showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bombardini 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Giuseppe Bombardini!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Giuseppe Bombardini!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Giuseppe Bombardini!
Giuseppe Bombardini wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Giuseppe Bombardini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1032 Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Knudsen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Cezar closes the distance and clinches.
Cezar is trying to pull guard but Knudsen has him pressed against the cage.
Cezar tries to land knees in the clinch but Knudsen avoids the damage to the body.
Knudsen is trying to pull guard but Cezar has him pressed against the cage.
Knudsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cezar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Cezar gets control of Knudsen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cezar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cezar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsen tries to stand but Cezar is controlling from the bottom.
Knudsen trying to control but Cezar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Knudsen stays in close to Cezar's body and controls the position.
Knudsen wants to control from the top but Cezar keeps moving.
Cezar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Knudsen is now in half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Knudsen is working for a kimura but Cezar is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Knudsen 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.
Cezar is looking for a sweep. Knudsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Cezar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cezar dives in for a single leg takedown but Knudsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cezar scores with a hook.
Cezar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cezar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knudsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Knudsen pushes Cezar up against the cage in a clinch.
Knudsen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cezar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesperro Knudsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cezar fails with a takedown attempt.
Knudsen lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Knudsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Cezar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Cezar drives through and clinches with Knudsen against the cage.
Knudsen tries to pull guard but Cezar won't allow it.
#BC#
Knudsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knudsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cezar to score with a decent uppercut.
No luck for Cezar with that takedown attempt.
Knudsen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cezar tries to avoid it but Knudsen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cezar to the ground. Cezar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Cezar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knudsen gets underhooks to prevent Cezar's takedown attempt.
Knudsen stops a takedown attempt from Cezar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juliusz Cezar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Knudsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cezar as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Knudsen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cezar sprawls well initially but Knudsen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Knudsen prevents Cezar from standing back up.
Cezar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Knudsen throwing shots but Cezar is blocking nicely.
Cezar tries to roll over but Knudsen keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cezar trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Knudsen is taking a breather. Cezar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cezar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cezar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knudsen dives in and grabs Cezar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cezar pushes down on Knudsen's head and hops out.
Cezar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knudsen defends well and Cezar ends up having to push Knudsen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knudsen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cezar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesperro Knudsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Cezar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knudsen, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Cezar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cezar shoots in looking for a takedown. Knudsen tries to sprawl out of it but Cezar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knudsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2##CL#
Knudsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cezar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Knudsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knudsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cezar sprawls well. Cezar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knudsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Knudsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cezar defends well and Knudsen ends up having to push Cezar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Cezar tries to counter it with a takedown but Knudsen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knudsen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cezar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cezar is trying to pull guard but Knudsen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Cezar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knudsen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cezar tries to pull guard but Knudsen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knudsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Come on Knudsen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knudsen has Cezar pressed against the cage, preventing Cezar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cezar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knudsen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cezar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cezar's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knudsen wants to take the fight to the mat but Cezar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Cezar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cezar wants to clinch
and Knudsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Cezar shoots in and drives through. Knudsen sprawls well.
Knudsen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Knudsen throws a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Cezar clinches. #TD2#
Cezar jumps guard.
Knudsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cezar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juliusz Cezar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Knudsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knudsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Cezar, which made it look bad.
Knudsen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Knudsen darts in and clinches Cezar up against the cage.
Knudsen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cezar is defending well.
Knudsen just leaning against Cezar, taking a breather.
Cezar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knudsen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cezar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knudsen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Cezar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Knudsen throws a wild body kick that Cezar sees coming a mile off.
Cezar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knudsen checks a low kick from Cezar.
Knudsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knudsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Jesperro Knudsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juliusz Cezar.
Cezar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cezar closes the distance and clinches up with Knudsen, looking for a takedown. Cezar pushes Knudsen against the cage but Knudsen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knudsen tries to counter by clinching up but Cezar breaks away and moves out of range.
Cezar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knudsen scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Knudsen.
Knudsen shoots in for a takedown but Cezar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cezar dives in and grabs Knudsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knudsen pushes down on Cezar's head and hops out.
Knudsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cezar but Cezar pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Knudsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Knudsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Cezar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Cezar instigates a clinch. #TD#
Knudsen jumps guard and drags Cezar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cezar trying to control but Knudsen is working from the bottom.
Cezar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3##SUB#
Knudsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cezar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Cezar stands up and waves to Knudsen to follow him. #CL2#
Cezar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knudsen wants a takedown.
#TD#
Knudsen jumps guard and drags Cezar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Cezar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cezar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Cezar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cezar dives in and grabs Knudsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knudsen pushes down on Cezar's head and hops out.
Knudsen has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Cezar has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jesperro Knudsen.
I think Cezar 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Juliusz Cezar!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Juliusz Cezar!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Juliusz Cezar!
Juliusz Cezar wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1032 Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Cezar shoots in but no luck this time.
Obama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cezar defends well and Obama ends up having to push Cezar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Obama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Obama wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Cezar rushes Obama and presses him up against the cage.
Cezar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Obama is defending well for now.
Obama jumps guard but Cezar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Obama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Juliusz Cezar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Obama.
Cezar wants a takedown.
Cezar wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Cezar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama blocks a low kick nicely.
Cezar misses with a two punch combination.
Obama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cezar as he avoids it easily.
Cezar misses with a takedown
and Obama counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Obama shoots in for a double leg but Cezar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Cezar closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Obama breaks from the clinch.
Cezar looks for a takedown but Obama sprawls well.
Cezar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Obama as Cezar shoots in.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cezar throws a sloppy head kick and Obama moves out of range easily.
Cezar shoots in for a takedown but Obama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cezar is breathing heavily.
Cezar shoots in for a takedown but Obama shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Obama moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Obama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Obama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cezar is fending him off so far but Obama persists. Nope, Cezar circles away and we're back to standing.
Obama does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Obama moves into range and clinches up with Cezar.#BC2#
Obama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cezar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obama shoots in for a takedown but Cezar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Obama shoots in and drives through. Cezar sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama shoots in for a double leg but Cezar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cezar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Obama shoots in for a takedown but Cezar shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Cezar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Obama sprawls well initially but Cezar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Obama is trying to control but can't.
Cezar sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Cezar throwing shots but Obama is blocking nicely. #ES2#
Obama manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cezar keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Cezar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cezar tries to clinch there but Obama circles away.
#T4##CL2#
Obama drives through and clinches with Cezar against the cage.
Obama stalling the fight.
Cezar blocks the elbow strike.
Cezar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Obama is keeping busy.
Obama fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Obama manages to break the clinch.
Cezar stuffs the takedown.
Cezar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Cezar. No joy for Obama on that attempt. #CL#
Cezar has closed the distance and engaged Obama in a clinch.
Obama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cezar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cezar tries to score a body lock takedown but Obama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Greg Obama will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Obama darts in and clinches Cezar up against the cage.
Cezar tries to pull guard but Obama won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Cezar.
Obama fails to pull guard.
Cezar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cezar jumps guard but Obama stands there with Cezar around his waist. Cezar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Obama is looking to break free of the clinch but Cezar has double underhooks.
Obama prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juliusz Cezar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Obama pulls guard.
Cezar is pushing down on Obama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Obama is fighting to maintain full guard but Cezar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cezar is thwarting Obama's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Cezar wants to pass to mount but Obama is defending the position.
Cezar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Obama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obama.
Cezar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cezar pushing down on Obama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Obama is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cezar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Obama's head.
Cezar controlling the action here.
Cezar is stalling here. Obama is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cezar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Obama has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3##SU2#
Obama decides to stand back up.
Cezar shoots for a double leg takedown but Obama sprawls well. He's pushed Cezar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Obama flicks out a counter leg kick but Cezar steps away.
Cezar shoots for a takedown but Obama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Obama misses with a takedown attempt
and Cezar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cezar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Obama defends well and Cezar ends up having to push Obama into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
Obama tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cezar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Obama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cezar after a bit of a struggle. #T4##BC2#
Obama breaks the clinch.
Obama on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Obama fails with the takedown.
Cezar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Obama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cezar shoots in for a takedown but Obama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Obama or perhaps it was just good defense by Cezar, which made it look bad.
Cezar throws a big counter combination but Obama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cezar tries to clinch up.
Obama shoots in but Cezar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Greg Obama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Cezar gets a clinch.
Obama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cezar tries to land knees in the clinch but Obama avoids the damage to the body.
Obama is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Obama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cezar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Obama circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Obama closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama is trying to pull guard but Cezar has him pressed against the cage.
Obama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Obama tries to pull guard but Cezar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Juliusz Cezar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Obama.#T1#
Obama prevents a takedown attempt there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Obama jumps guard and drags Cezar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cezar wants to control from the top but Obama keeps moving.
Cezar throwing strikes but missing.
Obama is pulling down on Cezar's head. It's preventing any offense from Cezar, at least for the moment.
Obama looking to control.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cezar sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Cezar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Obama looking for a sweep. Not yet Obama, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Obama with that takedown attempt.
Obama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##CL#
Cezar instigates a clinch.
Cezar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Obama smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Cezar instigates a clinch.
Cezar just leaning against Obama, taking a breather. #BC2#
Obama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cezar shoots in for a takedown but Obama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Obama scores with a three punch combo!
Cezar shoots in but Obama avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Cezar as Obama shoots in.
Juliusz Cezar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Obama takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Obama shoots for a double leg takedown but Cezar sprawls well. He's pushed Obama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Cezar misses the target.
Obama blocks a head kick by Cezar.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cezar.
Cezar thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cezar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Juliusz Cezar is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cezar defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juliusz Cezar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Obama 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Juliusz Cezar!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Greg Obama!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Juliusz Cezar!
Juliusz Cezar wins by split decision! |
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