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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Snoozemen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vanderbilt misses with a takedown attempt - Snoozemen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vanderbilt connects with a body shot that sends Snoozemen's belly button to the back.#TD#
Snoozemen scores with a takedown into Vanderbilt's guard.
Vanderbilt controlling the position.
Snoozemen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanderbilt is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snoozemen preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderbilt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snoozemen's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Vanderbilt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vanderbilt controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Let's hope that Vanderbilt 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#
Snoozemen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vanderbilt defends it easily.
Vanderbilt controlling from the top position.
Vanderbilt preventing the sweep. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vanderbilt stops Snoozemen from standing up.
Snoozemen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Snoozemen tries to get out of the position.
Vanderbilt wants to control from the top but Snoozemen keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vanderbilt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Snoozemen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vanderbilt was covering up waiting for the punch and Snoozemen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Snoozemen preventing the sweep. #T3#
Snoozemen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Snoozemen wants to stand but Vanderbilt has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Snoozemen stopping the sweep attempt from Vanderbilt.
Snoozemen tries to stand but Vanderbilt is controlling from the bottom.
Snoozemen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #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.
Snoozemen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanderbilt is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vanderbilt has his hands on Snoozemen's head, controlling the position.
Snoozemen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snoozemen wants to stand but Vanderbilt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vanderbilt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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 Kamaru Snoozemen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vanderbilt fails to land the takedown.
A lazy body kick from Vanderbilt #TD#
and Snoozemen counters with a shoot takedown. Vanderbilt fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snoozemen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snoozemen postures up.
Vanderbilt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snoozemen controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoozemen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Snoozemen takes a little break here. Vanderbilt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vanderbilt is trying to control Snoozemen's posture but Snoozemen avoids it.
Snoozemen trying to control the position but Vanderbilt is working away.
Snoozemen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vanderbilt tries to bench press Snoozemen off him but Snoozemen keeps the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snoozemen just content to control the position.
Kamaru Snoozemen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snoozemen working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vanderbilt avoids a kick to the body.
#TD#
Snoozemen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vanderbilt was covering up waiting for the punch and Snoozemen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vanderbilt has his feet on Snoozemen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Kamaru Snoozemen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanderbilt shoots in looking for a takedown. Snoozemen tries to sprawl out of it but Vanderbilt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snoozemen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Snoozemen tries a head kick but it misses.
Vanderbilt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vanderbilt shoots for a double leg takedown but Snoozemen sprawls well. He's pushed Vanderbilt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kamaru Snoozemen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vanderbilt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vanderbilt is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vanderbilt. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vanderbilt enables Snoozemen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vanderbilt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Snoozemen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vanderbilt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snoozemen is one step ahead there.
Vanderbilt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snoozemen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snoozemen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vanderbilt trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snoozemen looking to pass the guard.
Snoozemen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Snoozemen 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#
Vanderbilt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snoozemen defends it nicely.#TD#
Snoozemen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vanderbilt to the ground. Snoozemen is now in Vanderbilt's guard.
Snoozemen preventing the sweep.
Vanderbilt being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoozemen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Snoozemen is stalling in the full guard.
Vanderbilt is looking to sweep but instead, Snoozemen has passed into half guard.
Vanderbilt wants to get back to full guard.
Snoozemen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanderbilt can do to turn this around?
Snoozemen is thwarting Vanderbilt's attempts to control the position.
Vanderbilt taking some punishment here, with Snoozemen in his half guard.
Vanderbilt wants to improve his position but Snoozemen is controlling well.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snoozemen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Snoozemen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vanderbilt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vanderbilt is trying to maintain the position but Snoozemen is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Snoozemen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vanderbilt, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Snoozemen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vanderbilt regains guard.
Snoozemen preventing the sweep.
Snoozemen postures up in Vanderbilt's guard and throws a big left but Vanderbilt blocks it.
Snoozemen tries to stand but Vanderbilt is controlling from the bottom.
Vanderbilt looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanderbilt, not yet.
Vanderbilt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snoozemen is stalling in the full guard.
Vanderbilt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snoozemen is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
Snoozemen passes Vanderbilt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Snoozemen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Snoozemen wants to work for an arm triangle but Vanderbilt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snoozemen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamaru Snoozemen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snoozemen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamaru Snoozemen! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN9
Date: Sep 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Vanderbilt misses with a takedown attempt - Freeman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freeman. Vanderbilt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Freeman misses #CL2#
and Vanderbilt moves into the clinch.
Vanderbilt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vanderbilt slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Freeman being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Vanderbilt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderbilt shoots and misses
and Freeman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Freeman.
It seemed like Vanderbilt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Freeman avoids the head kick by Vanderbilt.
Freeman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Freeman tries to keep at a distance but Vanderbilt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vanderbilt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Freeman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pierce Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vanderbilt lands a shot to the body.
Freeman misses with a punch to the body.
Vanderbilt stalling the fight.
Vanderbilt is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Vanderbilt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freeman scores with a jab to the body.#T2##CL#
Freeman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vanderbilt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Freeman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vanderbilt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Freeman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Vanderbilt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Freeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Freeman defends well and Vanderbilt ends up having to push Freeman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Freeman lands a body shot.
Vanderbilt looks winded!
Freeman misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Vanderbilt shoots and misses
and Freeman counters with a nice body shot.
Freeman cracks a nice hook into Vanderbilt's ribs.
Freeman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vanderbilt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Freeman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Freeman throws a shot to the body.
Freeman throws a body shot but no joy.
Freeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanderbilt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freeman works Vanderbilt's body with a nice hook.
Freeman lands with a big right hook that stumbles Vanderbilt - he's out on his feet here! Freeman follows up with another monster hook that separates Vanderbilt from consciousness! Vanderbilt falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Freeman stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pierce Freeman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pierce Freeman thanked Bondi MMA 🏝️ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN7: WW GP
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Vanderbilt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vanderbilt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Honghui circles away.
Honghui connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Romeo Vanderbilt has been cut.
Vanderbilt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Honghui swivels and escapes.
Vanderbilt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vanderbilt throws a nice looking combination but Honghui bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chang Honghui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Honghui feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vanderbilt sprawling to the canvas! Vanderbilt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Honghui finish him?!
#ROC#Vanderbilt is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honghui lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chang Honghui! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 9: Kaca vs Punter
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Vanderbilt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Leung eats them both and turns towards Vanderbilt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Leung closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vanderbilt did well to prevent Leung getting side control.
Leung with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vanderbilt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leung is working away from the top position though.
Leung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderbilt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leung scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leung moves into full mount! Vanderbilt won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanderbilt is looking to improve his position but Leung isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Leung controlling the pace for now.
Leung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leung has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leung with a couple of short strikes.
Leung looking to control and managing it successfully.
Leung seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vanderbilt for as long as he can get away with.
Leung avoids the attempt from Vanderbilt to control.
Leung scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vanderbilt?
#T3#
Leung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Leung lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vanderbilt hang on?
Leung breaks from Vanderbilt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vanderbilt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Leung controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4##SUB#
Leung with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Leung controlling his opponent.
Vanderbilt looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Leung scoring with strikes but Vanderbilt is staying in there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leung content just to control the position here.
Leung landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Leung dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Vanderbilt gets caught flat footed, as Leung shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Leung chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leung's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leung content to stall in guard here.
Leung's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Leung preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanderbilt is keeping the position for now.
Leung sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Leung continues to stall.
Leung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leung is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leung landing with the ground and pound.
Leung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Leung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vanderbilt's head.
Leung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Leung tries to free his leg and advance position but Vanderbilt is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Vanderbilt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Leung's guard.
Leung lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Leung advances position into side control!
Vanderbilt on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Leung lands a decent elbow from side control.
Leung controlling the position.
Vanderbilt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Leung stalls from top position.#T4#
Leung scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leung is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vanderbilt will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vanderbilt taking a bit of punishment here - Leung scoring with strikes.
Vanderbilt is being controlled here.
Leung looks up at the clock and then as Vanderbilt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leung smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leung working the ground and pound from side control.
Leung content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Leung dominated that second 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. 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##TD2#
Vanderbilt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Leung is looking to reverse the position.
Leung manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Leung seems to be looking for submissions.
Vanderbilt is looking to control Leung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vanderbilt avoid being mounted?
Leung passes to side control.
Vanderbilt is looking to reverse the position.
Leung working away.#T1#
Leung controls the position.
Leung has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vanderbilt!
Leung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Leung cracks Vanderbilt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Leung controlling the position easily from mount.
Leung putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Vanderbilt wants to control but Leung is having none of it.
Leung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Leung looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Leung with good strikes from the mount here!
Leung controlling from mount.
Leung with shots to the head and body - Vanderbilt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Leung takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vanderbilt tries to hold on but Leung pushes him away.
Leung content just to control the position here. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Leung cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vanderbilt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leung controlling from the full mount.
Vanderbilt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alvin Leung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leung tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Further stalling from Leung.#T4#
Leung lands with some strikes.
Leung controlling from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Leung.
Leung working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Leung landing strikes, looking to finish!
Leung controlling the pace for now.
Romeo Vanderbilt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvin Leung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leung, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvin Leung!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alvin Leung made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1115 Round 2
Date: Jul 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Vanderbilt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vanderbilt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Vanderbilt tries to keep at a distance but Snoozemen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vanderbilt working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Snoozemen breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Snoozemen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Snoozemen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Snoozemen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vanderbilt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vanderbilt trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Snoozemen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vanderbilt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snoozemen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Vanderbilt.
Snoozemen trying to control the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Snoozemen wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snoozemen.#TD2#
Snoozemen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vanderbilt on his heels. He'll look to pass Vanderbilt's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Vanderbilt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snoozemen defends well.
Vanderbilt 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.
Snoozemen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Vanderbilt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snoozemen is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Snoozemen 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.
Vanderbilt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Snoozemen on the ground.
Vanderbilt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snoozemen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vanderbilt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snoozemen avoids it really well and circles away.
Snoozemen unleashes a big counter combination but Vanderbilt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snoozemen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vanderbilt closes the distance and clinches up with Snoozemen, looking for a takedown. Vanderbilt pushes Snoozemen against the cage but Snoozemen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Vanderbilt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snoozemen misses with a hook. Vanderbilt ducked under it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snoozemen tries to clinch up.
Snoozemen throws a right and a left that Vanderbilt avoids nicely.
Vanderbilt throws a chopping leg kick but Snoozemen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Snoozemen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Snoozemen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Snoozemen stalling.
Snoozemen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snoozemen not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderbilt is trying to stand.
#T1##ES#
Vanderbilt manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Snoozemen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Snoozemen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A frustrated look appears on Vanderbilt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Snoozemen missing with knees to the body.
Snoozemen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vanderbilt jumps guard but Snoozemen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Snoozemen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Vanderbilt moves into the clinch successfully.
Snoozemen tries to pull guard but Vanderbilt won't allow it.
#TD2#
Snoozemen drags the fight down to the ground.
Vanderbilt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vanderbilt won't allow Snoozemen to sweep him here. #T2#
Snoozemen is looking to stand up but Vanderbilt isn't so interested in that idea.
Kamaru Snoozemen has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Snoozemen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vanderbilt uses it to pass to side control.
Vanderbilt trying to control the action but Snoozemen is working from the bottom.
Snoozemen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vanderbilt is controlling him well.#SUB#
Vanderbilt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Snoozemen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vanderbilt but great work by Snoozemen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanderbilt is trying to control Snoozemen's posture but Snoozemen avoids it. #T3#
Vanderbilt is not content to let Snoozemen control the position.
Snoozemen is staying tight to Vanderbilt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vanderbilt tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Snoozemen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snoozemen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Snoozemen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vanderbilt keeps working. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vanderbilt wants to control but Snoozemen postures up.
Snoozemen wants to stand but Vanderbilt has his arm trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snoozemen working the head and body with strikes.
Vanderbilt tries to buck Snoozemen off but Snoozemen is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Snoozemen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Vanderbilt tries to clinch up.
Vanderbilt has a takedown stuffed.
Snoozemen feints the counter takedown.
Vanderbilt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snoozemen as he jumps to the side.
Snoozemen doesn't manage to clinch there - Vanderbilt circles away.
#TD2#
Snoozemen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vanderbilt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vanderbilt can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Snoozemen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vanderbilt has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoozemen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vanderbilt's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Vanderbilt is trying to improve his position.
Vanderbilt wants to get back to his feet.
Snoozemen advances nicely into full mount.
Vanderbilt has given up his back here.
Snoozemen is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Vanderbilt up.
Vanderbilt tries to roll but Snoozemen sticks to his back.
Snoozemen controlling from the back.#T2#
Snoozemen is hanging on to Vanderbilt's back as he tries to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snoozemen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Snoozemen is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Vanderbilt trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Snoozemen cracks Vanderbilt with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Vanderbilt from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Snoozemen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snoozemen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vanderbilt doesn't escape.
Snoozemen scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#T3#
Snoozemen lands shots from the back.
Vanderbilt trying to control but not successfully.
Snoozemen is riding his opponent, not letting Vanderbilt buck him off.
Vanderbilt rolls, trying to escape but Snoozemen keeps control of the position.
Snoozemen avoiding Vanderbilt 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Snoozemen looking to break Vanderbilt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vanderbilt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Snoozemen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Snoozemen has good solid back control here.
Snoozemen avoiding Vanderbilt 's attempts to control his hands.
Snoozemen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Snoozemen is continuing to stall.
Romeo Vanderbilt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamaru Snoozemen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamaru Snoozemen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snoozemen 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Kamaru Snoozemen!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Kamaru Snoozemen!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Kamaru Snoozemen!
Kamaru Snoozemen wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1115 Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Rosewald instigates a clinch.
Vanderbilt prevents Rosewald from breaking the clinch.
Vanderbilt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rosewald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rosewald is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Vanderbilt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vanderbilt wants to hit a sweep here but Rosewald passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vanderbilt there!
Vanderbilt wants to hold on but Rosewald pushes him away.
Vanderbilt avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rosewald.
Vanderbilt is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosewald trying to control but Vanderbilt is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rosewald goes for an armbar but Vanderbilt turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vanderbilt. #T1##SU#
Vanderbilt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vanderbilt shoots in but Rosewald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vanderbilt leaves Rosewald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vanderbilt shoots in for a double leg but Rosewald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vanderbilt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rosewald sprawls well. Rosewald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vanderbilt gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Vanderbilt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Vanderbilt with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Vanderbilt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rosewald circles away.
Vanderbilt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rosewald fails with the takedown.
Rosewald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vanderbilt's waist but Vanderbilt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rosewald off to one side. #CL#
Vanderbilt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rosewald misses with a punch to the body.
Vanderbilt misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Rosewald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Rosewald. Those never looked like landing.
Rosewald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vanderbilt defends it nicely.
Vanderbilt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3##CL#
Vanderbilt clinches up against the cage.
Rosewald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rosewald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vanderbilt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rosewald pushes off an throws an elbow but Vanderbilt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rosewald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vanderbilt walks away with a smile on his face. Rosewald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rosewald moves out of range of the body kick from Vanderbilt.
Rosewald blocks a head kick by Vanderbilt.
Rosewald now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rosewald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rosewald looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vanderbilt.
Rosewald throws out a counter right but Vanderbilt avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Rosewald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt closes the distance and clinches up with Rosewald, looking for a takedown. Vanderbilt pushes Rosewald against the cage but Rosewald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vanderbilt throws a push kick but Rosewald slaps the foot to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Rosewald there.
Vanderbilt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rosewald defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rosewald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vanderbilt but Vanderbilt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rosewald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Beyond Rosewald 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##TD2#
Rosewald shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vanderbilt's guard.
Vanderbilt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Vanderbilt breaks the clinch.
Vanderbilt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rosewald swivels and escapes.
Beyond Rosewald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vanderbilt stuffs the takedown attempt from Rosewald. Rosewald gets slowly back to his feet.
Rosewald shoots in but Vanderbilt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vanderbilt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vanderbilt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rosewald.
Romeo Vanderbilt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beyond Rosewald.
Vanderbilt dives in for a single leg takedown but Rosewald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rosewald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rosewald is breathing heavily.
Vanderbilt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1##BC#
Vanderbilt breaks from the clinch.
Vanderbilt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rosewald shoots in for a takedown but Vanderbilt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rosewald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vanderbilt tries to avoid it but Rosewald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vanderbilt to the ground. Vanderbilt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vanderbilt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rosewald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rosewald shoots and misses
and Vanderbilt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Vanderbilt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vanderbilt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rosewald is defending well.
Vanderbilt goes for a takedown attempt but Rosewald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
Rosewald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vanderbilt but Vanderbilt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Rosewald. Those never looked like landing.
Vanderbilt tries to counter with a takedown but Rosewald is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Vanderbilt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vanderbilt showed some decent athleticism there.
Vanderbilt prevents Rosewald from improving his position.#SUB#
Vanderbilt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rosewald defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosewald is controlling Vanderbilt's trapped leg to prevent Vanderbilt from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB#
Rosewald is defending against the submission attempts here by Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt throwing shots but Rosewald is blocking nicely.
Rosewald trying to get back to full guard but Vanderbilt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vanderbilt controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rosewald is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Vanderbilt locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Rosewald is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Romeo Vanderbilt! |
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