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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 785 Round 2
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Der Moot wants to break free but Karelin has control.
Van Der Moot tries to break the clinch but Karelin is controlling the position.
Karelin is trying to push Van Der Moot away but Van Der Moot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karelin takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Karelin has been cut.
Van Der Moot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Der Moot lands a left hand.
Van Der Moot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Der Moot lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Der Moot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karelin is struggling to control the position.
Van Der Moot is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Der Moot.
Karelin can't break the clinch.
Karelin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Der Moot misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Van Der Moot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Karelin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Der Moot walks away with a smile on his face. Karelin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van Der Moot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Van Der Moot moves into the clinch.
Van Der Moot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karelin.
Van Der Moot tries to circle away but Karelin has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Van Der Moot manages to break the clinch.
Karelin avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Karelin moves into range and clinches up with Van Der Moot.
Van Der Moot tries to land a knee to the head but Karelin blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Van Der Moot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Karelin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Van Der Moot's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karelin stops Van Der Moot from standing up. #T2#
Karelin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Der Moot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karelin on the ground.
Van Der Moot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karelin is controlling him.
Van Der Moot wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Karelin manages to pass to side control.
Karelin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but Van Der Moot defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Karelin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Der Moot is just riding it out for now. Karelin eventually gives up the hold.
Van Der Moot is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Karelin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Karelin wants to control but Van Der Moot is keeping him busy.
Van Der Moot is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Karelin stands up from half guard.
Van Der Moot doesn't manage to clinch there - Karelin circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karelin.
Rafael Van Der Moot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Der Moot moves in looking to clinch but Karelin pushes him off.
Karelin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Der Moot defends it well.
Van Der Moot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Der Moot lands a jab to the head.
Van Der Moot is looking to clinch.
Karelin is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Van Der Moot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Der Moot pushes Karelin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Der Moot can't find room to land a body shot as Karelin controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Van Der Moot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Karelin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Karelin is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Van Der Moot Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Karelin is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rafael Van Der Moot!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 785 Round 1
Date: Sep 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Kidman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karelin sprawls well. Karelin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kidman gets slowly back to his feet.
Karelin throws a series of punches but Kidman moves out of range.
Kidman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kidman throws a head kick that Karelin semi-blocks.
A right-left combo lands from Kidman. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Karelin has been cut.
Kidman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karelin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kidman tries to clinch up but Karelin circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Karelin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kidman's guard.
Karelin landing with the ground and pound.
Karelin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kidman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there. #T1#
Kidman is trying to keep Karelin in close.
Kidman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kidman looking for a guillotine here but Karelin defends easily.
Kidman trying to keep a closed guard but Karelin is proving a slippery customer.
Karelin scoring with punches to the head and body. #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.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin 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.
Karelin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kidman on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Karelin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kidman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Karelin wants to control from the top but Kidman keeps moving.
Karelin looking to sit in guard and control but Kidman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Karelin is working an open guard so Kidman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kidman shoots in and drives through. Karelin sprawls well.#TD#
Kidman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Karelin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Kidman keeps moving.
Kidman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there.
Karelin stands and throws Kidman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Karelin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Karelin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Karelin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kidman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Karelin is in Kidman's guard.#ES2#
Kidman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Kidman manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Karelin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kidman tries to break the clinch but Karelin is controlling the position.
Karelin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Kidman manages to pull guard.
Kidman trying to control the position.
Karelin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kidman looking for a guillotine here but Karelin defends easily.
#T1##SU#
Karelin stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Karelin has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Karelin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Karelin.
Karelin throws a combination that misses
and Kidman counters with a nice uppercut.
Kidman throws a one two combo.
Kidman is breathing heavily.#CL#
Karelin clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Karelin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##TD#
Karelin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Karelin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kidman wants to get back to his feet but Karelin is dominant here and he's now got Kidman's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Karelin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kidman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kidman for a finish.
What can Kidman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Karelin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kidman for as long as he can get away with.#T3##SUB#
Karelin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kidman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Karelin looking to break Kidman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kidman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Karelin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kidman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karelin keeps control of the position as Kidman tries to break free.
#SUB#
Kidman fending off the submission attempt from Karelin.
Karelin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kidman.
Kidman wants to control his opponent's hands but Karelin gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Karelin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Karelin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Karelin moves into the clinch.
Kidman throws an elbow that misses.
Kidman landing knees to the body.
#BC#
Karelin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kidman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karelin as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Karelin drives through with a takedown into Kidman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Karelin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karelin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Karelin looking to pass the guard. #SU#
Karelin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Karelin misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Karelin with that takedown attempt.
Kidman doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Karelin counters by moving into the clinch.
Karelin effectively controlling the action here.
Karelin tries to pull guard but Kidman won't allow it.
Kidman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karelin is keeping busy.#T2#
Kidman jumps guard but Karelin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alexander Karelin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidman.
Kidman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karelin has him pressed against the cage.
Kidman wants to break free but Karelin has control.
Karelin tries to score a body lock takedown but Kidman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Karelin pulls Kidman into guard.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Kidman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Karelin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karelin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kidman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Kidman controlling the action here.
Karelin trying to get back to full guard but Kidman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kidman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karelin because Kidman loaded up on that one.
Karelin wants to hold on but Kidman pushes him away.
Karelin is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Karelin is working hard here to advance position.
Karelin tries to lock up and control but Kidman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kidman trying to control but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Billy Kidman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Karelin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kidman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
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 Alexander Karelin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karelin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Alexander Karelin!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Alexander Karelin!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Alexander Karelin!
Alexander Karelin wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Billy Kidman had this to say: 'I'll be back'.
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