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Event:
TL Fight Night 24
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Boo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Usman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boo pulls Usman in to control the position. #SUB#
Usman 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#
Usman 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#
Usman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Usman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Usman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman forces his way into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Usman in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Boo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Usman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Umaru Usman! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 19
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Usman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Idowu bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Idowu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usman is pulling down on Idowu's head. It's preventing any offense from Idowu, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Idowu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Idowu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Usman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Idowu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Usman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Idowu escapes and throws Usman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Usman tries to control but Idowu manages to take his back.
Usman staying busy and making it hard for Idowu to control. #T1#
Usman wants to control his opponent's hands but Idowu gets his hands free.
Usman covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Idowu tries to get the hooks in deep but Usman pushed the leg off.
Usman trying to control the action but Idowu just sinks the hooks in.
Idowu trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Usman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Idowu working for a choke but Usman is defending well.
Usman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Idowu's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T2#
Usman tries to escape but Idowu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Usman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Idowu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Usman is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Idowu is thwarting Usman's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Usman can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Usman is controlling Idowu's trapped leg to prevent Idowu from advancing to side control.
Usman is staying active underneath Idowu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Usman trying to control but Idowu postures up.
Usman is trying to control but Idowu passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Usman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Idowu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Usman is trying to control Idowu's posture but Idowu avoids it.
Idowu in side control, throwing shots but Usman defends.
Idowu working away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Usman tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Idowu easily slips into full mount!
Idowu punching from mount but Usman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Idowu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Usman is looking to escape.
Usman wants to control but Idowu is having none of it.#SUB#
Idowu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Usman tries to hold on but Idowu postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Idowu throws some wild stikes that Usman manages to avoid easily.
Usman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Usman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chinweike Idowu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Idowu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Usman's half guard.
Usman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Idowu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Usman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Usman is trying is best to control the position here.
Idowu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usman can do to turn this around?
Usman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Idowu is working away from the top position though.
Usman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Idowu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman is refusing to be controlled, as Idowu sits in half guard. #SUB#
Idowu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Usman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Usman wants to control but Idowu is keeping busy.
#T1#
Chinweike Idowu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Idowu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Usman wants to control but Idowu is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Idowu scores with a takedown into Usman's guard.
Usman looking to control but Idowu passes into half guard.
Idowu wants to stand up but Usman is controlling the position.
#T2#
Usman is looking for a sweep. Idowu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Usman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Idowu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Idowu is trying to control. Usman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Usman won't allow Idowu to pass to mount.
Usman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Idowu.
Usman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Idowu is thwarting Usman's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Idowu is looking for a kimura here.
Usman is concentrating on defense, preventing Idowu from advancing position. #T3#
Usman tries to roll over but Idowu keeps him under control.
Idowu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Usman is positioning himself well to prevent Idowu advancing to mount.
Idowu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Usman keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Usman drives through with a takedown into Idowu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Usman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Idowu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Usman has Idowu in his guard.#REVR#
Idowu wants to control from the top but Usman keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Usman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Idowu is aware though and is defending well.
Idowu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Idowu stands and steps away. Usman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Idowu tries to clinch up but Usman circles away and keeps his distance.
Usman shoots in for a takedown but Idowu shows good takedown defense.
Usman is breathing heavily.#CL#
Idowu forces Usman back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Idowu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Idowu working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Idowu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Usman keeping his opponent close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chinweike Idowu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Idowu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Usman to the mat! Usman manages to get full guard.
Idowu trying to control but Usman is working from the bottom.
Usman controlling Idowu's posture.
Idowu tries to free his leg and advance position but Usman is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Usman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Idowu wanted to stand there but Usman had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Usman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Usman is pulling down on Idowu's head. It's preventing any offense from Idowu, at least for the moment.#T1#
Usman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Usman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Usman keeping moving, preventing Idowu from controlling successfully.
Usman pulls Idowu in close to his closed guard and prevents Idowu from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Usman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Idowu defends it easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Idowu looking to pass the guard.
Usman pulls Idowu in close to his closed guard and prevents Idowu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Idowu wants to pass the guard but Usman is keeping the position.
Usman trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Usman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Usman working for a triangle but Idowu defends it easily.
Usman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Idowu controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Idowu tries to bum rush Usman with a series of wild strikes but Usman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Usman shoots in and drives through. Idowu sprawls well.
Usman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Idowu pinned against the cage. Idowu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Usman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Idowu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Idowu wants to control but Usman postures up.#SUB2#
Usman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4##SUB2#
Usman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Usman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Idowu wants to control but Usman postures up.#SUB2#
Usman is trying to get an arm triangle but Idowu is defending well.
Idowu struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Usman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Umaru Usman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chinweike Idowu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Idowu wants to control but Usman postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Umaru Usman.
Well Idowu 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chinweike Idowu! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 14
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Usman misses with a takedown attempt
and Usman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Usman shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Gauthier. No joy for Usman on that attempt.
Gauthier tries to counter with a clinch but Usman shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umaru Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gauthier jabs Usman right on the nose. Usman blinks but takes it well.
Usman tries for a takedown but Gauthier circles away easily
and Gauthier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Usman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Usman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gauthier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Usman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Usman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gauthier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gauthier lunges at Usman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Usman's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Usman shoots for a double leg takedown but Gauthier sprawls well. He's pushed Usman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Gauthier moves into the clinch successfully.
Usman can't get the takedown.
Gauthier just leaning against Usman, taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gauthier. #T1#
Gauthier connects with a knee to the head.
Gauthier stalling against the cage.
Gauthier lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Gauthier.
Gauthier lands a hook that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
Usman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gauthier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gauthier lands a left hand.
Gauthier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gauthier.
A short body shot lands from Gauthier as the two fighters clinch.
Gauthier lands with a light punch inside.
Gauthier scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usman takes a shot to the head.
Gauthier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Usman up against the cage.
Usman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Still in the clinch, Gauthier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Usman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gauthier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gauthier presses Usman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gauthier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gauthier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
Gauthier landing knees to the head.
Gauthier lands a nice knee to the body.
Gauthier has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Usman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gauthier can turn it around.#T3#
Gauthier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gauthier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
Usman wants to take the fight to the mat but Gauthier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gauthier.
Usman is breathing heavily.
Usman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gauthier stalling against the cage.
Usman tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gauthier.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gauthier.
Gauthier lands a left hand.
#ROC2#Usman is rocked!
Gauthier lands an elbow inside that Usman shrugs off.
Oh Usman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Gauthier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Usman's defenses.
Gauthier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gauthier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Usman's defenses.
Gauthier lands a knee to the body.
Usman seems to have got his legs back now.
Gauthier has Usman pushed against the cage.
Gauthier landing knees to the head.
Usman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gauthier scores with a knee to the head.
Usman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gauthier lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryder Gauthier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Usman shoots in looking for a takedown but Gauthier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Usman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Usman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gauthier on his heels. He'll look to pass Gauthier's guard now, I'm sure.
Usman won't allow Gauthier to sweep him here. #SUB#
Usman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gauthier throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Usman 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#
Usman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Usman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gauthier wants to get back to his feet but Usman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Usman 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#
Usman drops back looking for a leg! Gauthier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gauthier manages to kick Usman off! Usman jumps back into Gauthier's guard. #SUB#
Usman 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Usman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Usman 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gauthier wants to sweep here but Usman controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Gauthier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Usman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Usman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Usman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Usman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Usman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Usman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Usman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gauthier is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Usman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Usman 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#
Usman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Usman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gauthier trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Usman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Usman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Usman 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. #T3#
Usman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gauthier is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Usman drops back looking for a leg! Gauthier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gauthier manages to kick Usman off! Usman jumps back into Gauthier's guard. #SUB2#
Gauthier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Usman defends well.
Gauthier trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Usman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Usman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Usman drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Usman seems to have locked his on tight now - Gauthier screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Usman, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Umaru Usman! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 9
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Usman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Usman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nino's half guard.
Nino makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've been informed that Nino has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Usman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nino's waist but Nino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Usman off to one side.
Nino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Usman misses with a takedown attempt
and Nino counters with a right hand to the body.
Usman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Usman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umaru Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usman shoots and misses
and Nino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Usman walks into a stiff left hand from Nino.
Usman with a poor takedown
and Nino counters with a nice body shot.
Usman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Usman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nino counters with a left to the body.
Usman is breathing heavily.
Usman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #KD2#
Nino connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Usman to the floor! Nino dives in looking for the finish!#ROC2#Usman is rocked!
Usman tries to get to full guard but Nino has control of the leg.
Oh Usman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nino lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Nino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Usman seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Usman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Usman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Usman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nino pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Usman actively working from the bottom here.
Usman wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Usman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Usman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Usman has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nino escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nino!
Usman is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3#
Usman regains half guard.#SUB#
Usman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nino pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Usman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Usman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Usman looking for a kimura from the bottom but Nino passes into side control!
Usman is trying to get back to half guard.
Nino is working Usman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Usman tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Nino working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Usman is trying to improve his position.
Nino working the head with strikes.
Usman is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nino is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Usman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Usman is looking to regain half guard here but Nino keeps moving and retains side control.
Usman is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jah Nino dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Usman's hands.
Usman tries for a takedown but Nino circles away easily
and Nino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Usman misses with a takedown attempt
and Nino counters with a stiff right hand.
Usman with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Nino counters with a left hand that sends Usman to the canvas!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umaru Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Usman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Usman is looking for a triangle but Nino pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Usman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nino 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 Usman.
Nino lands a strong strike to the head of Usman. That's dazed him! Nino looking to finish here. Usman is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Nino lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jah Nino! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Usman keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson advances to half guard. #SUB#
Usman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Usman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Usman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Usman taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson working over Usman with some ground and pound. Usman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#Usman is rocked!
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Usman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Usman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Usman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Usman seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usman has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Usman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Usman is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Usman is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Jackson looking to secure an arm triangle but Usman defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson prevents Usman from getting the reversal.
Jackson landing shots from mount.
Usman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson landing punches.
BOOM! Jackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Usman tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Jackson is working for a guillotine from mount but Usman frees his head quite easily.
Usman tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Usman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Usman on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Usman is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T3#
Jackson trying to control the action but Usman is working from the bottom.
Usman tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson trying to control the action but Usman is working from the bottom.
Jackson moves into full mount!
Jackson looking to finish Usman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Usman!
Usman is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Usman is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson trying to control but Usman is having none of it.
Usman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Usman tries to get out of the position.
Jackson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Usman is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
Usman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson looks winded!#SUB#
Usman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Jackson dominated that 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.#R2##TD2#
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Usman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jason Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Usman's head.
Usman taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard. #SUB#
Usman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Usman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Usman is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson lands a couple of good shots and Usman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T1#
Jackson keeps control of the position as Usman tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Jackson tightening his grip on Usman, looking for the choke.
Usman rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
Jackson connects with a big shot to the side of Usman's head.
Jackson has Usman flattened out and is raining down punches.
Jackson lands a series of strikes from the back and Usman goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Jackson! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1146 Round 2
Date: Jun 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Shake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Usman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shake trying to control the position but Usman is working away.
Usman tries to bench press Shake off him but Shake keeps the position.
Shake wants to control but Usman is keeping him busy. #SU#
Shake stands up.
Usman with a poor takedown
and Shake counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Shake rushes Usman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Usman tries for a takedown but Shake manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Shake has Usman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shake pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Usman tumbling to the mat - Shake dives into Usman's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Usman has his foot on Shake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shake works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Usman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shake passes Usman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Usman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shake has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Usman gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Usman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shake pulls his head out easily.
Usman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Usman.
Shake wants to get up but he can't break Usman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Usman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB2#
Usman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shake defends it easily.
Usman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shake controls the pace.#SUB2#
Usman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shake 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 Usman.
Usman is looking for a sweep.
Shake is chipping away with strikes.
Usman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shake's best efforts.#SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Usman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shake pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Usman actively working from the bottom here.
Usman tries to get to full guard but Shake has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Usman has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shake escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shake!
Shake passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Usman!
Shake controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Usman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Usman looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T4#
Usman tries to escape but Shake has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Usman showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Usman right now.
#SUB#
Shake working for a choke but Usman is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shake is persistently looking for the submission but Usman is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abee Shake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Usman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shake counters with a series of strikes. Usman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Usman misses with a takedown attempt - Shake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Shake gets a clinch.
Shake is trying to break free.
Usman is trying to pull guard but Shake turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abee Shake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umaru Usman.
Usman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shake pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman shoots for a takedown but Shake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Usman tries to keep at a distance but Shake has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Shake jumps guard and drags Usman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Usman stops Shake from standing up. #SUB2#
Usman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shake is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Usman, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Usman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shake defends it easily.
Abee Shake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shake 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.
Shake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Usman wants to get back to full guard but Shake has mounted him!
Usman looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Shake has the hooks in. Usman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Shake controlling well, preventing Usman from escaping the position.
Shake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usman can do to turn this around?
Usman avoids the strikes from Shake.
Usman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shake.
Usman can't escape the position.
Usman breaks Shake's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
Usman trying to control but Shake is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Usman has gone for a leg lock! Shake slips out almost immediately though and dives into Usman's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shake passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Usman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shake trying to mount his opponent but Usman defends it.
Usman wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Usman looking for subs from the bottom but Shake mounts him!
Usman can't escape the position.
Usman looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Shake somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Usman is taking damage to the body and head.
Usman is really stuck here.
Shake throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Usman right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abee Shake dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Shake clinches.
Usman fails to pull guard.
Shake is trying to break the clinch but Usman has him pressed against the cage.
Usman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shake gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Usman tries to pull guard but Shake won't allow it.
Abee Shake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umaru Usman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shake tries to break the clinch but Usman is controlling the position. #TD#
Shake wants the takedown. Usman is fighting it off but Shake persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Usman's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SU#
Shake decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Usman fails with a takedown attempt.
Shake quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Usman shoots in looking for a takedown. Shake tries to sprawl out of it but Usman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Shake gets a clinch. #TD#
Shake drags the fight down to the ground.
Shake keeping moving, preventing Usman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Shake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Usman defends it easily.
Usman is looking to advance position but Shake has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T2#
Usman is desperately trying to improve his position but Shake has a good base and remains in mount.
Usman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Usman is still trying to improve position.
Shake controlling his opponent.
Usman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shake controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Usman wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
A lull in the action here.
Shake has the hooks in. Usman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Shake is persistently looking for the submission but Usman is defending it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shake misses with punches from the back.
Usman wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Shake throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Usman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Usman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Usman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Usman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shake pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shake works his way into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Abee Shake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shake 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Abee Shake!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Abee Shake!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Abee Shake!
Abee Shake wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1146 Round 1
Date: Jun 19, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Usman moves into the clinch.
Usman wants to break free but Vasvidal has control.
Vasvidal prevents Usman from breaking the clinch.
Usman misses with an elbow strike.
Vasvidal is trying to drag Usman to the mat but Usman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Vasvidal is trying to trip Usman. He has hold of a leg but Usman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vasvidal persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Usman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Vasvidal has an active guard here but Usman has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman wants to take a breather but Vasvidal is having none of it. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Usman in particular looking to stall.
Usman uses his free foot to push down on Vasvidal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vasvidal.
Vasvidal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasvidal wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Usman.
Vasvidal holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Usman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB#
Usman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vasvidal is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vasvidal and Usman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vasvidal is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Usman is controlling him well.#T2#
Usman working away.#SUB#
Usman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vasvidal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Usman moves into full mount! #SUB#
Usman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Usman controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Usman avoids the attempt from Vasvidal to control.
Usman wants to control but Vasvidal has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasvidal has a hand on Usman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Usman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SU#
Usman gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD2#
Vasvidal drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
Usman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Vasvidal has gone for a leg lock! Usman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vasvidal's guard.#REVR#
Usman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vasvidal pulls Usman in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Umaru Usman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Usman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasvidal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Usman digs a good hook to Vasvidal's body.
Usman doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasvidal circles away.
Vasvidal wants to clinch
letting Usman counter with a right hand. #TD#
Usman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vasvidal quickly recovers to half guard.
Vasvidal wants to get back to full guard.
Vasvidal preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Usman tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vasvidal controls his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasvidal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Usman scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Usman is trying to control the action in half guard but Vasvidal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Usman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Usman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasvidal defending well though.
Usman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasvidal defending well though.
Usman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasvidal can do to turn this around?
Vasvidal is refusing to be controlled, as Usman sits in half guard.
Vasvidal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Usman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Usman throwing shots but Vasvidal is blocking nicely.
Vasvidal won't allow Usman to pass to mount.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vasvidal tries to get to full guard but Usman has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Usman misses with a leg kick. #TD#
Usman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vasvidal sprawls well initially but Usman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Usman wants to control but Vasvidal is keeping him busy.
Usman tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Vasvidal.
Vasvidal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Usman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vasvidal defends it well.
Usman slips a nice elbow through Vasvidal's hands, connecting with Vasvidal's forehead.#T3#
Usman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vasvidal is trying to control but can't.
#SU#
Usman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Vasvidal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Usman to the ground. Vasvidal is now in Usman's guard.
Usman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Usman tries to strike from the bottom.
Umaru Usman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasvidal trying to control but Usman is working from the bottom. #T4#
Usman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Usman is pulling down on Vasvidal's head to control his posture.
Usman 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##SU#
Usman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Vasvidal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vasvidal with the ground and pound but Usman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Umaru Usman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vasvidal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Usman but Usman pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Vasvidal clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Vasvidal is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Usman can't fight it off and eventually Vasvidal manages to take the fight to the floor. Usman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vasvidal stops Usman from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Usman wriggles free and stands up.
Vasvidal moves to clinch but Usman breaks away #TD#
and Usman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vasvidal is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Usman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Vasvidal is working for takedown but Usman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Usman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vasvidal.
Umaru Usman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Vasvidal.#BC#
Usman breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Usman gets a double leg takedown into Vasvidal's guard.
Vasvidal wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Usman manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Usman tries to pass to full mount but Vasvidal defends it.
Usman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2##SUB#
Usman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vasvidal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usman keeping moving, preventing Vasvidal from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Usman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vasvidal forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Usman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vasvidal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vasvidal's back!
Vasvidal trying to control but not successfully.
Usman is controlling the position but Vasvidal somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Vasvidal is looking for a sweep. Usman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB#
Usman seems to be working for a kimura but Vasvidal defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Usman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vasvidal defend it? Usman steps over the head and cranks it - Vasvidal is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Usman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Umaru Usman! |
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