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Event:
AFC #8
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Augustus looks to land a combination but Sam avoids it well.
Augustus connects with a right that clearly hurt Sam. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Augustus proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Sam collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pax Augustus!
Pax Augustus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AFC #4
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Sam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Walsh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Walsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sam.
Walsh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sam.
Sam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sam tries to clinch up but Walsh circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh stuffs the takedown.
Sam wants to clinch.#T1##CL#
Sam drives through and clinches with Walsh against the cage.
Sam tries to work over Walsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Walsh.
Sam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Walsh fails to land. #T2#
Walsh has a couple of punches blocked by Sam.
Walsh scores with a shot to the side of Sam's head.
Sam blocks an uppercut.
Sam has Walsh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walsh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanjro Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sam tries to pull guard but Walsh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sam blocks an uppercut.
Sam blocks an uppercut.
Walsh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Walsh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sam tries to score a body lock takedown but Walsh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sam can't get the takedown.
Walsh pushes Sam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sam blocks an uppercut.
Walsh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Sam goes for a takedown attempt but Walsh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sam is breathing heavily.
Sam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Walsh wants to counter with a clinch but Sam pushes him away.
Sam moves in looking to clinch but Walsh pushes him off.
Sam misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Sam looks for a takedown but Walsh sprawls well.
Walsh wants to counter the offense by Sam and move into the clinch position.
Sam shoots in but no luck this time.
Sam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walsh swivels and escapes.
Sam tries to clinch but Walsh is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walsh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaiden Walsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sam misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Walsh moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiden Walsh 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#
Sam looks to land a left hand but Walsh moved out of range nicely.
Walsh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sam tries to clinch but Walsh moves out of range.
Walsh wants to counter with a clinch but Sam pushes him away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walsh stuffs the takedown attempt from Sam. Sam gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sam is defended easily by Walsh.
Walsh tries to counter with a clinch but Sam shakes him off and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Sam closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Walsh did well to prevent Sam getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Walsh desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walsh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walsh is just riding it out for now. Sam eventually gives up the hold.
Sam trying to control the action but Walsh is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Sam is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walsh sees it coming and defends easily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sam or perhaps it was just good defense by Walsh, which made it look bad.
Walsh wants to counter with a clinch but Sam pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanjro Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sam shoots in for a takedown but Walsh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walsh circles away.
Sam moves in looking to clinch but Walsh pushes him off.
Sam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walsh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sam thows a leg kick but Walsh checks it #CL2#
and Walsh counters by clinching up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tanjro Sam will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sam fails with the takedown.
Sam moves in looking to clinch but Walsh pushes him off.
Sam looks for the body kick but Walsh saw that one coming.
Walsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sam doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Walsh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sam.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sam is working for takedown but Walsh is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanjro Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walsh working aggressively here.
We've been informed that Walsh has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Walsh misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walsh.
Walsh working aggressively here.
Sam drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Walsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Walsh has a couple of punches blocked by Sam.
Sam drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Walsh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kaiden Walsh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Walsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Sam is trying to drag Walsh to the mat but Walsh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Walsh.
Walsh pushes Sam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Walsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Walsh scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Sam is rocked!
Walsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Sam.
Oh Sam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Walsh throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Walsh fails to land.
Walsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Sam blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Walsh fails to land.
Sam seems to have got his legs back now.
Sam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sam wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Walsh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Walsh prevents the takedown attempt.
Walsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walsh throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walsh throws a big uppercut that drops Sam! More strikes from Walsh and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sam lies dazed against the cage as Walsh celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaiden Walsh!
Kaiden Walsh thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1139 Round 4
Date: Apr 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Legendd closes the distance and pushes Sam back into the cage.
Legendd cracks Sam with a nice body shot.
Sam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Legendd pushes Sam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legendd prevents Sam from breaking the clinch.
Legendd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
A short uppercut from Legendd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Legendd smiles and moves away.
Sam dives in and grabs Legendd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Legendd pushes down on Sam's head and hops out.#CL#
Legendd instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Legendd.
Nice body punch from Legendd - that landed with a thud.
Sam looks winded!
Legendd scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Legendd.
Legendd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Legendd lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Legendd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sams head.
Legendd scores with a hook to the body.
Legendd gets through Sam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Legendd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Legendd lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Sam is rocked!
Legendd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sam is still on wobbly legs! Can Legendd finish him?
Legendd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Legendd swings wildly with an uppercut but Sam uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Legendd fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legendd.
Legendd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Legendd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sam seems to have recovered his senses.
Legendd lands a body punch.
Legendd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Legendd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legendd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Legendd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Legendd pushes Sam back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sam takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Legendd. #T2#
Legendd digs a right hand underneath Sam's ribcage. Sam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Legendd on the inside.
Legendd is leaning against Sam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Legendd.
Legendd unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sam! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Legendd is unloading with more strikes now! Sam drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Qfc Legendd! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1139 Round 3
Date: Apr 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Cyrus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sam napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sam wants to control but Cyrus postures up.
Sam is looking to regain half guard here but Cyrus keeps moving and retains side control.
Cyrus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cyrus looking to control but instead Sam has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyrus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cyrus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working.
Cyrus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Sam keeping control of the position.
Sam trying to control from the bottom.
Sam is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam trying to hold on to Cyrus's head to control him but Cyrus postures up.
Sam regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cyrus throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cyrus postures up.
Cyrus stopping the sweep attempt from Sam.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Cyrus clinches up with Sam and pushes him back against the cage.
Cyrus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sam to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Sam manages to break the clinch.
Cyrus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sam went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cyrus tries to clinch but Sam is having none of it.
Sam tries to counter with a takedown but Cyrus is quick to defend against it.
Sam shoots in but no luck this time.
Cyrus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sam defends it nicely.#T3#
Cyrus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Sam was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cyrus.
Sam misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Sam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cyrus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sam just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tanjro Sam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danyul Cyrus.#BC#
Sam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cyrus shoots in but no luck this time.
Cyrus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sam but Sam pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cyrus darts in looking for a takedown but Sam gets double underhooks and turns Cyrus into the cage.
Sam fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Sam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cyrus defends it nicely.
Cyrus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Cyrus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sam tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cyrus is in Sam's guard.
Sam seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sam trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cyrus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
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 Tanjro Sam will probably get the nod.
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#
Sam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Cyrus dives in and scores a takedown into Sam's guard.
Cyrus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sam controls Cyrus momentarily but Cyrus frees himself.
Cyrus lands a couple of digs.
Sam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cyrus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cyrus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam trying to control but Cyrus is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sam's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sam passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cyrus is looking for a sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cyrus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sam trying to control the position but Cyrus is working away.
Sam throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sam is looking to take a break and control but Cyrus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cyrus is trying to control Sam's posture but Sam avoids it.
Sam tries to stand but Cyrus is controlling his head.
Cyrus stops Sam from passing to mount.
Cyrus is looking to regain half guard here but Sam keeps moving and retains side control.
Sam happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Sam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cyrus is fending him off so far but Sam persists. Nope, Cyrus circles away and we're back to standing.
Cyrus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cyrus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sam is fending him off so far but Cyrus persists. Nope, Sam circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Sam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cyrus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cyrus is looking to reverse the position.
Cyrus is breathing heavily.
Sam trying to control the position but Cyrus is working away.
The strikes coming from Sam are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Sam trying to control the action but Cyrus is working from the bottom.
Sam lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Cyrus's face as Sam controls the position.
Cyrus tries to bench press Sam off him but Sam keeps the position.
Sam is looking to take a break and control but Cyrus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Sam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cyrus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanjro Sam dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Cyrus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sam throwing short punches from the bottom.
Cyrus won't allow Sam to get back to his feet.
Cyrus stopping the sweep attempt from Sam.
Sam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyrus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sam pulls Cyrus in close to his closed guard and prevents Cyrus from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Cyrus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cyrus moves in looking to clinch but Sam pushes him off.#TD2#
Sam gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cyrus won't allow Sam to sweep him here. #T2#
Cyrus trying to control but Sam is working from the bottom.
Sam lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Sam pulls Cyrus in close to prevent any damage.
Sam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sam trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Sam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cyrus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cyrus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sam wants to sweep here but Cyrus controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB#
Sam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cyrus with a nice head shot there.
Cyrus throws an elbow that misses. Sam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cyrus's guard. Nice move by Sam!#REVR#
Sam stops Cyrus from standing up. #T4#
Cyrus keeping moving, preventing Sam from controlling successfully.
Sam postures up.
#SUB2#
Cyrus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sam defends well.
Cyrus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cyrus working a defensive guard but Sam passes into half guard.
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 Tanjro Sam.
Well Sam 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Tanjro Sam!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Tanjro Sam!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Tanjro Sam!
Tanjro Sam wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1139 Round 2
Date: Apr 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Sam connects with a looping right hand.
Pignon shoots in and drives through. Sam sprawls well.
Sam tries to counter with a clinch but Pignon shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Sam closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sam.#TD2#
Sam pulls guard successfully.
Pignon won't allow Sam to sweep him here.
Pignon looking to pass the guard.
Sam wants to get back to his feet but Pignon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pignon advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam wants to control the action here but instead Pignon manages to pass to full mount!
Sam is looking to get to half guard.
Sam wants to hold on but Pignon pushes him away.#T1#
Pignon content just to control the position here.
Pignon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pignon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sam really wants to buck Pignon off and get back to his feet.
Sam working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Pignon is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD#
Pignon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sam is looking to improve his position.
Pignon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sam defending well though.
Pignon not doing much here.
#T3#
Sam pushes Pignon off looking to stand but Pignon dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Pignon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sam is just riding it out for now. Pignon eventually gives up the hold. #SU#
Pignon decides to return to a standing position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pignon misses with the combination.
Sam wants to counter with a clinch but Pignon pushes him away.#TD#
Pignon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sam did well to prevent Pignon getting side control.
Pignon is keen to just control but Sam is a slippery customer.
Sam is pressing down on Pignon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pignon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sam keeping moving, preventing Pignon from controlling successfully.
Pignon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sam's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Pignon dominated that round.
That's time! Pignon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Sam takes the fight into the clinch.
Pignon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sam walks away with a smile on his face. Pignon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Sam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pignon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Pignon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pignon working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam tries to stand but Pignon is controlling from the bottom.
Sam trying to control but Pignon is working from the bottom.
Sam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Pignon is trying to control the position but Sam postures up. #SUB#
Sam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pignon wants to sweep but no luck.
Sam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pignon is keeping the position for now.
Sam stops Pignon from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sam pushing down on Pignon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sam tries to stand and escape but Pignon is controlling the position.
Sam is stalling here. Pignon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sam seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pignon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pignon controls the position.
Tom Pignon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pignon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sam regains half guard.
Pignon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sam's head. #T3#
Sam wants to improve his position but Pignon is controlling well.
Pignon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sam's head.
Sam is looking to control Pignon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sam avoid being mounted?
Sam is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Pignon is looking for a kimura here.
Sam tries to get to full guard but Pignon has control of the leg. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pignon.
Pignon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Pignon seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tom Pignon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sam clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Sam has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pignon regains guard immediately.
Pignon is trying to control the position but Sam postures up. #SUB#
Pignon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sam is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pignon.
Sam trying to control the action but Pignon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pignon struggling a bit here.
Sam wants to stand but Pignon has his arm trapped.
Pignon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sam's best efforts.#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.
Pignon wants to improve his position but Sam is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Sam seems content to control.
Pignon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sam is working away from the top position though.
Pignon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pignon is trying to stand up here but Sam is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sam stuffs the takedown attempt from Pignon. Pignon gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Sam dives in and grabs Pignon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pignon pushes down on Sam's head and hops out.
Sam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pignon pinned against the cage. Pignon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sam dives in and grabs Pignon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pignon pushes down on Sam's head and hops out.
Tom Pignon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanjro Sam.
Sam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sam fails with a takedown attempt.
Pignon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pignon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sam is fending him off so far but Pignon persists. Nope, Sam circles away and we're back to standing.
Sam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pignon misses with a takedown attempt - Sam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pignon shoots for a double leg takedown but Sam sprawls well. He's pushed Pignon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Pignon misses with a takedown attempt - Sam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sam fails with the takedown.
Sam tries to land a front kick but Pignon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sam wants it to stay on the feet.
Sam lands with a nice body punch.
Sam throws a head kick but Pignon moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sam pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pignon back to the cage. Sam follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Pignon scores with a takedown into Sam's guard.
Pignon passes Sam's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanjro Sam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pignon 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Tanjro Sam!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Tanjro Sam!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Tanjro Sam!
Tanjro Sam wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1139 Round 1
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Sam ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sam no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sam wants to sweep here but Hamadi controlling him for the moment.
Sam is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sam thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hamadi's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam trying to control the pace. #T1##SU#
Sam decides to return to a standing position.
Hamadi throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Sam counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hamadi keeping moving, preventing Sam from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sam throwing strikes from guard but Hamadi blocks nicely.
Sam 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.
Sam tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamadi is retaining full guard.
Sam stays in close to Hamadi's body and controls the position.
Sam stops Hamadi from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sam is defended easily by Hamadi.#T3#
Hamadi looks to land a combination but Sam avoids it well. #TD#
Sam shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hamadi's guard.
Sam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hamadi's guard.
Hamadi trying to control here.
Sam prevents Hamadi from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Hamadi kicks Sam off and gets back to his feet.
Hamadi tries to bum rush Sam with a series of wild strikes but Sam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hamadi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sam defends it nicely.#T4#
Sam throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hamadi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamadi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sam.
Sam swings for the body but Hamadi moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy body kick from Sam
and Hamadi counters with a two punch combo.
Sam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hamadi as he avoids it easily.
Sam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hamadi as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanjro Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamadi misses with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sam tries to clinch there but Hamadi circles away.
No luck for Hamadi with that takedown attempt.
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 Tanjro Sam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Sam forces Hamadi back against the cage and clinches.
Sam keeps control of Hamadi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Sam breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Sam gets the takedown into side control.
Hamadi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hamadi wants to control but Sam postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Sam stands up.
Hamadi wants to clinch up but Sam keeps it at a distance.
Hamadi circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Hamadi counter with a right hand. #T1#
Hamadi throws a series of punches but Sam moves out of range. #TD#
Sam gets the takedown into side control.
Hamadi sneaks out the side door and pushes Sam away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sam has his takedown stuffed
and Hamadi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Hamadi gets tackled into the cage by Sam. Sam maintains the clinch.
Sam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hamadi just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Sam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Sam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sam wants to control but Hamadi is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Sam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hamadi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU#
Sam decides to stand back up. Sam steps back and let's Hamadi get back to his feet.
Sam takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hamadi throws a right hand that Sam ducks under and follows up with a left that Sam also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##CL#
Sam takes the fight into the clinch.
Hamadi prevents a body shot from Sam.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sam changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hamadi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanjro Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sam swinging wildly here.
Hamadi wants to counter the offense by Sam and move into the clinch position.
Sam tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamadi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jack Hamadi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamadi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4##TD#
Sam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hamadi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sam is in Hamadi's guard.
Hamadi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sam presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sam has Hamadi pressed against the cage.
Hamadi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hamadi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sam wants a takedown but no success here.
Hamadi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hamadi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Hamadi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Sam has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sam is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A hook to the body from Hamadi.
Hamadi misses with some punches.
Hamadi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hamadi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sam taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sam breaks from the clinch.
Hamadi lands a slapping body shot.
Tanjro Sam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamadi misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Hamadi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Sam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hamadi on his heels. He'll look to pass Hamadi's guard now, I'm sure.
Sam content to stall in guard here.
Sam stops Hamadi from standing up.
Sam advances position into side control!#SUB#
Sam is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hamadi looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sam gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hamadi is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sam lets go of the hold and Hamadi can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tanjro Sam! |
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