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Event:
QFC Tournament 1043 Round 2
Date: Mar 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Al Rahim closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ellison did well to prevent Al Rahim getting side control.
Ellison is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Al Rahim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Rahim tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Al Rahim is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ellison to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Al Rahim is looking to advance position but Ellison has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Rahim blocking the ground and pound. #T1#
Ellison unloads with some shots from mount but Al Rahim bucks and avoids them well.
Ellison content just to control the position here.
Al Rahim really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ellison trying to control but Al Rahim is having none of it.
Al Rahim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ellison dominating with strikes here.
Al Rahim wants to hold on but Ellison pushes him away.
Al Rahim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Ellison there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ellison looking to control and managing it successfully.
Al Rahim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Al Rahim is squirming around, avoiding Ellison's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Ellison controlling from mount.
Ellison punching from mount but Al Rahim doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ellison trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ellison tries to control but Al Rahim wriggling away.
Ellison throws some wild stikes that Al Rahim manages to avoid easily.
Ellison trying to control but Al Rahim is having none of it.
Ellison can't control as he wanted to and Al Rahim manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T3#
Al Rahim tries to roll over but Ellison keeps him under control.
Ellison uses his free foot to push down on Al Rahim's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Al Rahim.
Ellison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Rahim is looking to escape.
Al Rahim tries to lock up and control but Ellison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Al Rahim is looking to improve his position but Ellison isn't that keen on the idea.
Ellison trying to control but Al Rahim is having none of it. #T4#
Ellison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Al Rahim haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Al Rahim tries to hold on but Ellison pushes him away.
Al Rahim is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ellison controlling the pace for now.
Ellison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Al Rahim tries to hold on but Ellison postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ellison jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Al Rahim is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Al Rahim and Ellison has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Al Rahim can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Ellison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ellison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al Rahim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Al Rahim tries a low kick but Ellison avoids it.#TD#
Al Rahim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Al Rahim stopping the sweep attempt from Ellison.
Al Rahim trying to control but Ellison is working from the bottom.
Al Rahim sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Rahim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Ellison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Al Rahim tries to stand but Ellison is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Ellison.
Ellison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ellison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Al Rahim lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Al Rahim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ellison tries to clinch but Al Rahim moves out of range. #CL#
Al Rahim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Rahim.
Ellison is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Al Rahim gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Al Rahim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Rahim blocks a head kick by Ellison.
#T2#
Al Rahim misses the shot to the body.
Ellison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Rahim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Rahim blocks a head kick by Ellison.
Ellison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Rahim circles away quickly and effectively.
Ellison is breathing heavily.#TD#
Al Rahim feints and as Ellison raises his hands in defense, Al Rahim changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Rahim forces his way into half guard.
Isaiah Ellison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Rahim takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Al Rahim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ellison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Rahim. #SUB#
Al Rahim is looking for a kimura but Ellison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Rahim to get the leverage. #T3#
Ellison is looking to improve his position.
Al Rahim wants to free his trapped foot but Ellison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Al Rahim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ellison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Al Rahim tries to stand and escape but Ellison actually recovers to full guard. #T4#
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.
Al Rahim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Al Rahim's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Al Rahim is looking to stand up but Ellison won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Rahim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Al Rahim attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Ellison lands but Al Rahim takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jahangir Al Rahim dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ellison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ellison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Rahim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ellison throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Al Rahim gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Al Rahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Ellison is retaining full guard.
Al Rahim connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Rahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ellison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Rahim's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Ellison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Al Rahim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Al Rahim stops Ellison from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Al Rahim clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Al Rahim has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ellison clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Al Rahim is looking for a rear naked choke here but Ellison reverses the position brilliantly into Al Rahim's guard!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Ellison trying to control but Al Rahim is working from the bottom.
Ellison content to stall in guard here.
Ellison works over Al Rahim with some ground and pound from guard.
Ellison trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Rahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Rahim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ellison controls the pace.
Al Rahim wants to stand and escape but Ellison is having none of it. #T3#
Ellison throws a big elbow that misses.
Ellison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Al Rahim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ellison trying to control but Al Rahim is working from the bottom.
Al Rahim is pulling down on Ellison's head to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ellison trying to control but Al Rahim is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ellison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Rahim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
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.
Ellison looks to land a combination but Al Rahim avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ellison.
#TD#
Al Rahim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ellison looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ellison manages to get back to half guard.
Al Rahim tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ellison controls his leg.
Ellison taking some punishment here, with Al Rahim in his half guard.
Al Rahim is looking to stall here but Ellison recovers full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Rahim is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isaiah Ellison.
I think Ellison 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Isaiah Ellison!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Isaiah Ellison!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Isaiah Ellison!
Isaiah Ellison wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1043 Round 1
Date: Mar 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Al Rahim has his takedown stuffed
and Gumbel counters with a straight right hand.
Al Rahim fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gumbel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jahangir Al Rahim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Rahim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gumbel's waist but Gumbel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Al Rahim off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jahangir Al Rahim. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gumbel has closed the distance and engaged Al Rahim in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gumbel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Al Rahim really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gumbel is trying to stall.
#T1#
Al Rahim is trying to push Gumbel away but Gumbel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gumbel wants to stall.
Al Rahim can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Gumbel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Gumbel gets caught flat footed, as Al Rahim shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Al Rahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Al Rahim is pushing down on Gumbel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gumbel is fighting to maintain full guard but Al Rahim has managed to sneak the leg through.
Al Rahim slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Al Rahim has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Al Rahim is working for a submission of some sort.
Gumbel is trying to stand up here but Al Rahim is controlling him well.
Al Rahim seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Al Rahim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Al Rahim sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Al Rahim is pressing down on Gumbel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gumbel is holding on for now.
Al Rahim sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Al Rahim seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gumbel for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gumbel wants to stand back up but Al Rahim manages to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Al Rahim tries for a kimura but Gumbel is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gumbel trying to remain calm as Al Rahim controls from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jahangir Al Rahim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gumbel tries to clinch up but Al Rahim circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Al Rahim takes the fight into the clinch.
Gumbel presses Al Rahim against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Gumbel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Rahim fails with the takedown.
Gumbel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumbel tries to clinch but Al Rahim moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gumbel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Gumbel closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Gumbel is trying to stall.
Al Rahim is working for takedown but Gumbel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gumbel has Al Rahim pressed against the cage, preventing Al Rahim from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gumbel misses with a punch to the body.
Al Rahim jumps guard but Gumbel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jahangir Al Rahim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gumbel crunches a lovely knee into Al Rahim's ribcage.
Gumbel is trying to maintain a safe position but Al Rahim gets an underhook and turns Gumbel into the cage.
Al Rahim jumps guard but Gumbel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Al Rahim wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Al Rahim is trying to push Gumbel away but Gumbel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gumbel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Al Rahim is keeping busy.
Al Rahim stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gumbel is looking to control Al Rahim's arms but Al Rahim gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gumbel has his back to the cage.
Gumbel trying to control the position but instead, Al Rahim has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gumbel into the cage.
Gumbel blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Al Rahim is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Al Rahim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Gumbel moves into the clinch.#TD#
Al Rahim ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Al Rahim no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Al Rahim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Al Rahim throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gumbel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Al Rahim is proving hard to escape from.
Gumbel is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Al Rahim trying to control the position here.
Al Rahim keeping moving, preventing Gumbel from controlling successfully. #T4#
Al Rahim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gumbel's guard. #REVR#
Al Rahim stops Gumbel from standing up.
Al Rahim is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
Gumbel pushes Al Rahim off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryant Gumbel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gumbel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Rahims jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gumbel wants to clinch.
Al Rahim lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Rahim misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Al Rahim tries to keep at a distance but Gumbel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Al Rahim tries to score a body lock takedown but Gumbel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Good body shot from Gumbel.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gumbel missing with knees to the body.
Al Rahim can't get the takedown.
Al Rahim stalling the fight.
#TD#
Al Rahim pulls guard successfully.
Al Rahim on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Rahim tries to get out of the position.
Gumbel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Al Rahim is proving hard to escape from. #T2##SUB#
Al Rahim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gumbel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gumbel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gumbel wants to stand but Al Rahim is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gumbel wants to stand and escape but instead Al Rahim has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Al Rahim stops Gumbel from standing up.
Al Rahim stays in close to Gumbel's body and controls the position.
Al Rahim prevents Gumbel from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Al Rahim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gumbel keeping full guard, as Al Rahim tries to pass.
Gumbel wants to stand up but Al Rahim is controlling him.
Al Rahim is stalling in the full guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Al Rahim.#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.
Gumbel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gumbel moves in looking to clinch but Al Rahim pushes him off.
Gumbel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bryant Gumbel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from Gumbel.
Gumbel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jahangir Al Rahim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gumbel slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Rahim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jahangir Al Rahim. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Al Rahim moves into 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 Jahangir Al Rahim.
I think Al Rahim 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Jahangir Al Rahim!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Jahangir Al Rahim!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Bryant Gumbel!
Jahangir Al Rahim wins by split decision! |
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