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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1140 Round 2
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Iron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sverre Porsteinsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Iron shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Iron was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Iron swings around for an armbar but Porsteinsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Iron's guard.
Porsteinsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Iron trying to keep a closed guard but Porsteinsson is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porsteinsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Porsteinsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Porsteinsson lands a couple of elbows.
Iron is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Iron controls Porsteinsson momentarily but Porsteinsson frees himself.
Porsteinsson is in close to Iron's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Porsteinsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Iron keeping moving, preventing Porsteinsson from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Porsteinsson distracts Iron with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Porsteinsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Porsteinsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Porsteinsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Iron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Iron tries to get out of the position.
Iron has control of Porsteinsson's left arm, preventing Porsteinsson from doing any damage.
Iron throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Iron looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Porsteinsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Porsteinsson there.
Porsteinsson is nestled in close to Iron, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Porsteinsson lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ground and pound from Porsteinsson.
Well, if Porsteinsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Porsteinsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Porsteinsson there.
Iron is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Porsteinsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Porsteinsson is thwarting Iron's attempts to control the position.
Iron is breathing heavily.
Porsteinsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Porsteinsson there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porsteinsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Porsteinsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Iron is in trouble now - Porsteinsson has advanced to mount!
Porsteinsson content just to control the position here.
Porsteinsson looking to finish Iron with some ground and pound. This is bad for Iron!
Porsteinsson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Porsteinsson punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#Iron is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porsteinsson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Iron is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Porsteinsson cracks Iron with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sverre Porsteinsson!
A relieved looking Sverre Porsteinsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1140 Round 1
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Jonders looks for a takedown but Iron sprawls well.
Iron wants to counter with a clinch but Jonders pushes him away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Iron dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Iron manages to break the clinch.
Iron avoids the head kick by Jonders.
Jonders is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Iron closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jonders to the mat! Jonders manages to get full guard.
Jonders manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jonders fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Iron throws a lazy right hand but Jonders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Iron rushes Jonders and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Iron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jonders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jonders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Iron tries to avoid it but Jonders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Iron to the ground. Iron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jonders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jonders fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Iron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iron is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Iron drives through and clinches with Jonders against the cage.
#TD2#
Iron pulls guard successfully.
Jonders not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Iron looking for a sweep. Not yet Iron, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Iron is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jonders is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Jonders had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iron defends it easily.#T3#
Jonders keeping moving, preventing Iron from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jonders looking for a guillotine here but Iron defends easily.
Jonders working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.#SUB#
Jonders is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Iron defends well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jonders throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Iron clinches up with Jonders and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Jonders is fighting off a takedown attempt but Iron is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jonders to the mat. Jonders regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Iron slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Jonders is working an open guard so Iron takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Iron dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Iron shoots in and gets a takedown into Jonders's guard.
Iron controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Jonders working for a triangle but Iron defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron wants to get up but he can't break Jonders's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Jonders keeping full guard, as Iron tries to pass. #SUB#
Jonders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iron is aware though and is defending well.
Jonders is trying to keep Iron in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Iron shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jonders manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Iron trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mike Iron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jonders wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Iron works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Iron slips a nice elbow through Jonders's hands, connecting with Jonders's forehead.
Iron trying to mount his opponent but Jonders defends it.
Jonders missing with punches from the bottom.
Iron stops Jonders from getting back to his feet.
Iron thows a huge punch but Jonders dodges it nicely.
Jonders trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Jonders is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Iron jumps into side control!
Iron is looking to take a break and control but Jonders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iron looks up at the clock and then as Jonders takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Iron smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SU2#
Iron stands up.
Iron checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Iron closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Iron breaks from the clinch.
Jonders defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Iron.#T4#
Jonders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jonders is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Iron throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jonders was covering up waiting for the punch and Iron finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jonders throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jonders keeping moving, preventing Iron from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jonders is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Iron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jonders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jonders scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Iron doesn't seem bothered though.
Jonders shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iron defends it nicely.
Iron shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jonders tries to clinch up but Iron circles away and keeps his distance.
Iron throws a head kick but Jonders moves out of range.
Jonders throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Iron counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Iron.
Jonders trying to keep a closed guard but Iron is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Iron wants to control but Jonders is keeping him busy.
Iron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Iron thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jonders throws an elbow that doesn't really do any damage.
Jonders is looking to regain half guard here but Iron keeps moving and retains side control.
Jonders is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Iron off and has taken his back!#T2#
Jonders is hanging on to Iron's back as he tries to escape.
Jonders throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB#
Jonders working for the choke.
Good control from Jonders.
Jonders is not going to allow Iron to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Jonders missing with strikes.
Jonders wants to control but Iron is keeping busy.#SUB#
Jonders patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Iron looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jonders.
Jonders is not going to allow Iron to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Iron is trying to stand back up.
You can see the frustration on Iron's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Jonders goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Iron escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Iron performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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 Jon Jonders.
Well Iron has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Mike Iron!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Mike Iron!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Mike Iron!
Mike Iron wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Head throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Corn was covering up waiting for the punch and Head finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Corn is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Head presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Head pulls Corn into guard.
Head wants to stand and escape but Corn is having none of it.
Corn being controlled here momentarily.
Corn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Head bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Corn's guard. #REVB##T1#
Head's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Head drops back looking for a leg! Corn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Corn manages to kick Head off! Head jumps back into Corn's guard.
Head trying to control the position from guard on top but Corn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corn trying to control the position.
Head looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Head drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Head jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #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.
Corn looking to control but Head passes into half guard.
Corn is looking to control Head's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Corn avoid being mounted?
Head is trying to control the action in half guard but Corn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Head controlling the action here.
Corn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Corn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Head engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Head looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Head tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Corn defends well and Head ends up having to push Corn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Head fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Corn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Corn showed some decent athleticism there.
Head manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Corn keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
Head misses with a body punch.
Corn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Head will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Corn up against the cage.
Head working Corn over with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Head breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Head shoots in looking for a takedown. Corn tries to sprawl out of it but Head keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Corn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Corn misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hyu Head dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Corn blocks a head kick by Head.
Head looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Corn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Corn showed some decent athleticism there.
Corn not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Head keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corn trying to control the pace. #T1#
Corn has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Head works to full guard.
Corn being controlled here momentarily.
Corn won't allow Head to sweep him here.
Head wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Head utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Head can't keep his opponent in guard - Corn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Corn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Head does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Corn wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Head uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Head is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Head 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#
Head trying to control but Corn is working from the bottom.
Corn is adopting a defensive guard.
Head stands up over Corn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Head trying to control but Corn is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Head will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Head defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Corn.#TD2#
Head gets a takedown into half guard.
Head keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Head wants to take a breather but Corn is having none of it.
Head with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Corn is defending against the submission attempts here by Head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Head seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Corn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hyu Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Corn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Head circles away from the clinch attempt.
Head throws a counter combo.
Corn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Head defends well and Corn ends up having to push Head into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Corn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Head to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corn Corn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corn struggles to land a body shot inside as Head controls his hands.
#BC2#
Head pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Head moves in looking to clinch but Corn pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Head scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Corn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Head on the ground.
Head wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corn keeps working.
Head working away.#T1#
Head tries to score with some ground and pound. Corn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Head wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corn, who protects the arm well.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Corn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Head in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Corn is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hyu Head!
Hyu Head decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Boy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Do Souza's half guard.
Do Souza is positioning himself well to prevent Boy advancing to mount.
Do Souza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boy wants to get up but he can't break Do Souza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Do Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Do Souza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy cracks Do Souza with a solid left hand.
Do Souza keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do Souza is trying to keep Boy in close.
#T1#
Boy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boy prevents Do Souza from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Do Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Boy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Do Souza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Boy.
Do Souza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Do Souza keeps control of Boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Do Souza jumps guard but Boy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Boy jumps guard.
Boy is looking to sweep but instead, Do Souza has passed into half guard.
Do Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boy wants to get back to full guard but Do Souza has passed into side control.#SUB#
Do Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boy regains half guard.
Do Souza wants to get back to his feet.
Boy wants to control but Do Souza is keeping busy.
Boy tries to get to full guard but Do Souza has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boy punching from the bottom.
#SU#
Do Souza stands up out of the half guard.
Do Souza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Boy closes the distance and clinches.
Boy misses with an elbow strike.
Boy pushes Do Souza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Do Souza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Do Souza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boy is looking to stand up but Do Souza won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Do Souza is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Do Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Do Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Boy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Do Souza fails with the takedown.#TD#
Do Souza shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boy is pressing down on Do Souza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Do Souza trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Anderson Do Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Do Souza is fighting to break Boy's control of his arms but Boy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Do Souza trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom. #T1#
Do Souza throws a strike but Boy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Do Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boy is one step ahead there.
Do Souza is trying to keep Boy in close.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Do Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Do Souza wants to stand but Boy is controlling the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boy won't allow Do Souza to sweep him here. #SUB#
Do Souza is looking for a triangle but Boy pushes his legs off easily.
Boy looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Do Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Do Souza working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD2#
Boy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Do Souza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Do Souza is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Do Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Do Souza wants to sweep here but Boy controlling him for the moment.
Boy controlling from the top position.
Boy passes Do Souza's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Boy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Do Souza regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Boy decides to return to a standing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Boy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Do Souza shoots in for a takedown but Boy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Boy moves into range and clinches up with Do Souza.
A frustrated look appears on Boy's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Do Souza manages to break the clinch.
Do Souza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body kick there by Do Souza.
Do Souza lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Do Souza.#TD#
Do Souza shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Do Souza showed some decent athleticism there.
Boy trying to hold on to Do Souza's head to control him but Do Souza postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Boy looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Boy wants to improve his position but Do Souza is controlling well.
Boy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Do Souza with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Do Souza looking to pass the guard.
Boy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Do Souza looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Do Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boy defends well and Do Souza ends up having to push Boy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Do Souza misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Do Souza tries to pull guard but Boy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Do Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Do Souza avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Boy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Do Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boy smiles and moves away.
Boy throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Do Souza counters with a takedown into side control.
Boy explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Do Souza throws a wild body kick that Boy sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Boy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Do Souza did well to prevent Boy getting side control.
Boy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Boy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boy moves nicely into side control.
Do Souza takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boy wants to control but Do Souza is keeping him busy.
Anderson Do Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Boy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Do Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Big Boy.
I've got Boy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Boy! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 977 Round 1
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Maki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrov circles away.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Maki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrov misses.
Maki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrov is fending him off so far but Maki persists. Nope, Petrov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ko Maki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Maki moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maki as Petrov tries to tie him up. #TD#
Maki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Maki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki has Petrov pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Petrov preventing the sweep.
Maki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov's guard. #REVR#
Maki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petrov's guard. #SUB#
Maki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maki.
Maki passes to side control. #T2##SUB#
Maki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petrov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maki takes a little break here. Petrov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3##SUB#
Maki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maki landing a few strikes.
Maki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Maki throws an elbow but Petrov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Maki.#SUB#
Maki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ko Maki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maki is defended easily by Petrov.
Maki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Maki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Maki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maki shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ko Maki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Petrov lands a left and a right that send Maki crashing to the mat, dazed. Petrov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Maki is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ko Maki has been cut.
Maki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Maki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Maki takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Petrov cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maxim Petrov!
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