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Event:
QFC Tournament 1070 Round 2
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Hassan moves forwards but Llewellyn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Llewellyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Llewellyn looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Llewellyn scores with a sloppy right hand. Hassan should have avoided that one.
Llewellyn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hassan momentarily.
Hassan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Llewellyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan slips a straight right by Llewellyn.
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan feinted with a counter takedown.
Hassan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Llewellyn connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Nice shot by Llewellyn.
Llewellyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Llewellyn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Llewellyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Llewellyn.
Hassan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hassan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Llewellyn throws an overhand right that lands on Hassan's shoulder, as Hassan tries to avoid the shot.
Llewellyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Llewellyn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Llewellyn digs a good hook to Hassan's body.
Llewellyn misses the shot to the body.
AJ Llewellyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan drops his hands momentarily and Llewellyn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Llewellyn takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
AJ Llewellyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Llewellyn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Llewellyn scores with a hook to the body. Hassan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hassan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Llewellyn misses with a looping right.
Hassan tries to counter with a takedown but Llewellyn is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Llewellyn scores with a shot to the body.
Llewellyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan attempts a counter takedown but Llewellyn avoids it well and moves away.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Llewellyn.
#T3#
Llewellyn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Llewellyn throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
Hassan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Llewellyn throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Llewellyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Llewellyn misses with a wild body shot.
Llewellyn scores with the left hand. Hassan knows he should have avoided that one.
Llewellyn misses with a wild body shot.
Hassan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Llewellyn lands an overhand right.#T4#
Llewellyn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Llewellyn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hassan rather than just go for the knockout.
Llewellyn connects with a single shot there.
Llewellyn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Llewellyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Llewellyn lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Llewellyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Llewellyn takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Llewellyn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Llewellyn dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Hassan slips under a jab from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Llewellyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
A lazy left from Llewellyn finds it's target.
Hassan moves forwards but Llewellyn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy left from Llewellyn finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hassan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Llewellyn swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big left from Llewellyn misses.
Hassan attempts a counter takedown but Llewellyn avoids it well and moves away.
Llewellyn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hassan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Llewellyn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Llewellyn swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan attempts a counter takedown but Llewellyn avoids it well and moves away.
Llewellyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Llewellyn misses the jab.
Llewellyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Hassan is just out of range.
Hassan attempts a counter takedown but Llewellyn avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Llewellyn. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Llewellyn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Llewellyn misses with a body shot.
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Llewellyn cracks Hassan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Llewellyn throws the left hand but Hassan avoids the punch easily.
Hassan feinted with a counter takedown.
Llewellyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hassan walks into a straight right hand from Llewellyn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Llewellyn cracks Hassan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
The fighters circling - Llewellyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hassan attempts a counter takedown but Llewellyn avoids it well and moves away.
AJ Llewellyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Llewellyn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Llewellyn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hassan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Llewellyn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Llewellyn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hassan momentarily.
Llewellyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Llewellyn scores with a body shot.
Llewellyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Llewellyn throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan tries to counter with a takedown but Llewellyn is quick to defend against it.
Llewellyn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hassan at a distance.
#T4#
Llewellyn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Llewellyn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Llewellyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Llewellyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Hassan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Llewellyn.
Hassan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hassan walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Llewellyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan tries to counter with a takedown but Llewellyn is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Llewellyn 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#
Llewellyn thuds his right hand into Hassan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Llewellyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Llewellyn throws a shot to the body.
Llewellyn takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Hassan attempts a counter takedown but Llewellyn avoids it well and moves away.
Hassan takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hassan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Llewellyn misses with a hook
#TD#
and Hassan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Llewellyn's guard.#SUB#
Hassan drops back looking for a leg! Llewellyn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Llewellyn manages to kick Hassan off! Hassan jumps back into Llewellyn's guard. #SUB2#
Llewellyn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Hassan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Llewellyn is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Llewellyn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hassan drops back looking for a leg! Llewellyn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Llewellyn manages to kick Hassan off! Hassan jumps back into Llewellyn's guard. #SUB2#
Llewellyn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hassan is aware though and is defending well.
Llewellyn keeping full guard, as Hassan tries to pass. #SUB#
Hassan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Hassan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hassan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Llewellyn 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.
AJ Llewellyn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hassan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hassan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hassan being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Hassan drops back looking for a leg! Llewellyn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Llewellyn manages to kick Hassan off! Hassan jumps back into Llewellyn's guard.
Llewellyn looking for a sweep. Not yet Llewellyn, not yet. #SUB#
Hassan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hassan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Llewellyn holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Let's hope that Llewellyn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Hassan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Llewellyn controls Hassan momentarily but Hassan frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Llewellyn. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hassan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hassan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Llewellyn connects with a jab.
Llewellyn swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
so Hassan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4##SUB#
Hassan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hassan slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Hassan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Llewellyn sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Llewellyn is pressing down on Hassan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Llewellyn trying to keep a closed guard but Hassan is proving a slippery customer.
Llewellyn pulls Hassan in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Hassan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hassan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hassan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hassan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hassan is fighting to break Llewellyn's control of his arms but Llewellyn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sam Hassan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Hassan stands up and waves to Llewellyn to follow him.
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 Sam Hassan.
I think Llewellyn 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for AJ Llewellyn!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for AJ Llewellyn!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for AJ Llewellyn!
AJ Llewellyn wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1070 Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Viera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hassan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Viera tries for a takedown but Hassan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Viera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hassan tries to counter with a takedown but Viera is quick to defend against it.
Hassan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viera.
Viera throws a body kick that misses.
Viera tries to clinch but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rodolfo Viera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Viera goes for a double leg but Hassan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hassan continues to drive forward.
Hassan attempts a counter takedown but Viera avoids it well and moves away.
Viera throws a head kick but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Viera fails with a takedown attempt.
Sam Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Viera.
Sloppy strikes from Viera. Those never looked like landing.
Viera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hassan sprawls well. Hassan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Viera gets slowly back to his feet.
Hassan attempts a counter takedown but Viera avoids it well and moves away.
Viera tries a head kick but it misses.
Hassan tries to counter with a takedown but Viera is quick to defend against it.
Viera tries to clinch but Hassan is having none of it.
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Viera throws a front kick that sends Hassan stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Viera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hassan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Viera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hassan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Viera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hassan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hassan feinted with a counter takedown.
Viera throws a body shot but no joy.
Viera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hassan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Viera somewhat.
Hassan tries to counter with a takedown but Viera is quick to defend against it.
Viera looks winded!
Viera tries to clinch up.#T3#
Viera doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Hassan counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Hassan is trying to get an arm triangle but Viera is defending well. #SUB#
Hassan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Viera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Hassan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hassan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4##SUB#
Hassan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hassan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Viera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hassan's guard! Nice work there by Viera! #SUB#
Hassan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Viera stacks Hassan 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 Viera!
Viera looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hassan is avoiding damage well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viera controlling from side mount.
Hassan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hassan tries to bench press Viera off him but Viera keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sam Hassan 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#
Viera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Viera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Viera shoots in and drives through. Hassan sprawls well.
Rodolfo Viera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Viera misses #TD#
and Hassan counters with a single leg into guard. Viera didn't expect that. #SUB#
Hassan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Viera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Viera has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Hassan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Viera defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hassan is looking for a triangle but Viera pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
Hassan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Hassan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Viera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viera 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. #SUB#
Hassan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Hassan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Viera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Viera content to stall in guard here.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Hassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hassan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Viera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hassan is proving hard to escape from.
Viera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Viera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hassan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viera.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Viera wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Viera is looking to clinch.
Hassan tries to counter with a takedown but Viera is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Viera wants to clinch.
Hassan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Viera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hassan moves out of range of the body kick from Viera.
Viera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hassan sprawls well. Hassan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Viera gets slowly back to his feet.
Hassan attempts a counter takedown but Viera avoids it well and moves away.
Sam Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Viera.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Viera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Viera is defended easily by Hassan.
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viera tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Hassan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Viera!
Viera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Hassan is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Viera looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hassan gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Viera is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hassan lets go of the hold and Viera can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Hassan! |
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