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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
OFK 26 - Raymaker Vs Dela Cruz
Date: Oct 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anselmo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anselmo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Yoshida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yoshida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yoshida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anselmo walks into a stiff left hand from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands with a nice combination. Anselmo backs away looking to recover.
Yoshida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yuuto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anselmo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anselmo's coach down at Gym of Rock was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Anselmo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Anselmo clinches up with Yoshida and pushes him back against the cage.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yoshida is leaning against Anselmo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida connects with a looping right hand.
Yoshida lands a right hook to the body.
Yoshida throws out a powerful jab.
Good leg kick by Yoshida.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yoshida.#T1##CL#
Yoshida darts in and clinches Anselmo up against the cage.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anselmo backwards.
Yoshida lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Yoshida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anselmo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yoshida lands a leg kick that knocks Anselmo off balance momentarily.
Yoshida scores with a sloppy right hand. Anselmo should have avoided that one. #CL#
Yoshida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yoshida lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
Yoshida jabs Anselmo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yoshida.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anselmo in his tracks. #CL#
Anselmo tries to keep at a distance but Yoshida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yoshida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Yoshida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yoshida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT#It looks like Phil Anselmo has been cut.
Yoshida pushes Anselmo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yoshida is leaning against Anselmo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Yoshida.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yoshida.
Good body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yoshida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yoshida lands with an uppercut that bounces Anselmo off the cage and back into range.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshida. #CL#
Anselmo tries to keep at a distance but Yoshida has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yoshida. #T3##BC#
Yoshida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yoshida with a jab.
Yoshida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anselmo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anselmo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a right hook to the body.
Yoshida scoring well with a low kick there.
Yoshida lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Anselmo backs up against the cage.
Yoshida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anselmo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anselmo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anselmo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yoshida.
A shot to the liver by Yoshida. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Yoshida clinches up with Anselmo and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
A short right from Yoshida on the inside. #BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
Yoshida connects with a body shot.
Anselmo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yoshida is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yoshida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yoshida lands the left hand.
Yoshida thuds his shin into the meat of Anselmo's side.#CL#
Yoshida drives through and clinches with Anselmo against the cage.
#BC#
Yoshida breaks from the clinch.
Yuuto Yoshida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshida scores with a jab. Anselmo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Yoshida rushes Anselmo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yoshida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yoshida lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Yoshida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuto Yoshida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Anselmo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Anselmo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anselmo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yoshida lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yoshida throws a one two combo.
A left and a right from Yoshida both land. Nice combination.
Yoshida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yoshida lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yoshida scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Yoshida has closed the distance and engaged Anselmo in a clinch.
Yoshida lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Yoshida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yoshida. That's going to slow Anselmo down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yoshida catches Anselmo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1##CL#
Yoshida drives through and clinches with Anselmo against the cage.
Yuuto Yoshida has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
Yoshida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Yoshida.#CL#
Yoshida clinches with his opponent.
Yoshida scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yoshida works on Anselmo's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Yoshida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yoshida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yoshida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anselmo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoshida. Yoshida obviously looking to wear him down.
Yoshida lands a body shot.
Yoshida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yoshida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anselmo can do to turn this around?#T2#
Yoshida cracks a nice hook into Anselmo's ribs.
Yoshida lands a two punch combo.
Anselmo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yoshida fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anselmo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yoshida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good exchange - Yoshida coming out on top.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Yoshida clinches. #BC#
Yoshida breaks from the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yoshida.
Yoshida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yoshida works Anselmo's body with a nice hook.
Anselmo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yoshida lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anselmo will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Yoshida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yoshida scores with a nice body kick.
Anselmo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A cross from Yoshida lands.
Donk. Yoshida catches Anselmo right on the button with a cross.
Yuuto Yoshida is winning the standup battle so far.
Yoshida connects with a leg kick.
Yoshida lands with a straight right. Anselmo didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Yoshida moves into the clinch.
Anselmo jumps guard but Yoshida stands there with Anselmo around his waist. Anselmo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
#BC#
Yoshida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yoshida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anselmo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Yoshida lands a slapping body shot.
Crunch! Yoshida slams his shin into Anselmo's torso.
Anselmo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yoshida thows a body kick. Anselmo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Yoshida. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Yoshida clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida cracks Anselmo with a nice body shot.#BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Yoshida rushes Anselmo and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
Yoshida with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yoshida.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yoshida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuto Yoshida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phil Anselmo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Yoshida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yoshida works the jab nicely.
Yoshida works Anselmo's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Yoshida rushes Anselmo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Yoshida breaks from the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Yoshida as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Yoshida, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anselmo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Yoshida scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Yoshida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yoshida lands a nice shot to the body.
Yoshida is leaning against Anselmo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Yoshida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL#
Yoshida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anselmo, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yoshida.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anselmo backwards.
Yoshida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anselmo or not. #BC#
Yoshida breaks from the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Yoshida scores with a four punch combination!
Yoshida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anselmo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anselmo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida cracks a nice hook into Anselmo's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yoshida keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick lands for Yoshida.
Yuuto Yoshida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Yoshida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Anselmo if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab lands there for Yoshida.
Anselmo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yoshida connects with a looping right hand.
Yoshida stuns Anselmo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yoshida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anselmo walks into a left hand.
Yoshida fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anselmo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yoshida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anselmo.
Yoshida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yoshida lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anselmo takes a step back to recover.
Anselmo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
A low kick lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a nice hook to Anselmo's body. Anselmo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anselmo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A low kick lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anselmo at a distance.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yoshida lands a slapping body shot.
Yoshida getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yoshida with a hook.
Anselmo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yoshida throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshida. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anselmo tries to close the distance and clinch but Yoshida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yoshida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yoshida.#CL#
Yoshida moves into the clinch successfully.
Yoshida pushes Anselmo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anselmo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands with a left to the head.
Yoshida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anselmo backwards.
Yoshida lands a body punch.
Yoshida lands with a light punch inside.
Yoshida scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Yoshida manages to break the clinch.
Yoshida feints and then cracks Anselmo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anselmo down.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the body.
Phil Anselmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida thuds his shin into the meat of Anselmo's side.
Yoshida lands a body shot.
Yoshida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuto Yoshida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yoshida 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:24
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuto Yoshida!
A determined Yuuto Yoshida didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
OFK 20 - Escobarre Vs Tudekiks
Date: Sep 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frezminko looks to land a body kick but Anselmo moved away.
Frezminko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Phil Anselmo has been cut.#CL#
Frezminko instigates a clinch.
Frezminko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anselmos head.
Anselmo wants to take the fight to the mat but Frezminko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Frezminko blocks an uppercut.
Frezminko is trying to break the clinch but Anselmo is controlling him.#TD2#
Anselmo jumps guard and drags Frezminko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Anselmo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frezminko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Anselmo working for a triangle but Frezminko defends it easily.
Anselmo keeping full guard, as Frezminko tries to pass. #T1#
Frezminko trying to control the position from guard on top but Anselmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anselmo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Frezminko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Anselmo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frezminko defends it easily.
Frezminko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Frezminko wants to pass the guard but Anselmo is keeping the position.
Anselmo keeping moving, preventing Frezminko from controlling successfully.
Frezminko preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anselmo is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Frezminko lying in Anselmo's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Anselmo decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Frezminko taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phil Anselmo! |
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Event:
WCF 36: Gracie vs Komakech
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Champlain looking to score a takedown here. Masa is defending well but Champlain drives through and ends up in Masa's guard.
Champlain wants to control from the top but Masa keeps moving.
Champlain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Masa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Masa struggling a bit here.
Masa is looking to reverse the position.
Champlain throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Champlain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Champlain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Masa struggling a bit here.
Masa tries to buck Champlain off but Champlain is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champlain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masa keeps working.
Champlain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Champlain happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Masa struggling a bit here.
Champlain staying calm.
Masa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Champlain.
Champlain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Champlain working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Masa tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Champlain decides to stand back up. #TD#
Champlain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Champlain has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Masa is staying active underneath Champlain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masa trying to control but Champlain postures up.
#SU#
Champlain stands up out of the half guard. #T2##TD#
Champlain shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Masa is trying to defend but Champlain finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Champlain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masa defending well though. #SUB2#
Masa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Champlain trying to mount his opponent but Masa defends it.
Champlain works his way into side control.
An elbow from Champlain crashes against the mat.
Masa is trying to improve his position.
Masa keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Champlain decides to stand up, so the ref orders Masa to his feet. #T3#
Masa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Champlain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Masa quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Champlain trying to control from half guard but Masa is working away.
Champlain is really struggling to control Masa but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Champlain is working for a submission of some sort.
Masa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Champlain.
Champlain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Champlain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Masa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Masa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Champlain seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Champlain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Champlain is looking to take a break and control but Masa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Champlain is keen to just control but Masa is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Champlain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Masa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Champlain is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Champlain is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Champlain extends the arm and Masa is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shaq Champlain!
An out of breath Shaq Champlain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HukBa 2
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Daggett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ivanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Ivanov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ivanov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Daggett up against the cage.
Daggett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ivanov missing with knees to the body.
Daggett tries to work over Ivanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daggett lands an elbow that stopped Ivanov in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Ivanov has been cut.
Daggett misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Daggett.
Ivanov avoiding damage as Daggett throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daggett misses with a knee to the head.
Ivanov trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Daggett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Ivanov. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Ivanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daggett sprawls well initially but Ivanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Ivanov. #T1#
Ivanov throwing shots but Daggett is blocking nicely.
Ivanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ivanov lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Ivanov.
Ivanov thows a huge punch but Daggett dodges it nicely.
Ivanov trying to mount his opponent but Daggett defends it.
Ivanov working over Daggett with some ground and pound. Daggett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Daggett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ivanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daggett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daggett is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Daggett trying to control here.
Daggett is holding on to half guard well.
Daggett regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ivanov.
Ivanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov with a nice head shot there.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Daggett wants to get back to his feet but Ivanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ivanov throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Ivanov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Daggett's guard.
Daggett managing to control the position.
Daggett keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Daggett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Ivanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Daggett working a defensive guard here.
Ivanov prevents Daggett from getting back to his feet.
Ivanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov throwing strikes but missing.
Ivanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Ivanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Ivanov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Daggett wants to clinch.#TD#
Ivanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Daggett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Daggett is trying to control Ivanov's posture but Ivanov avoids it.
Ivanov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ivanov working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov is working Daggett over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ivanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ivanov lands a few punches from side control.
Ivanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daggett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Daggett is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Ivanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ivan Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ivanov wants to control but Daggett is keeping him busy.
Daggett is trying to get back to half guard.
Ivanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daggett keeps working.
Ivanov working away.
Check out the look on Ivanov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ivanov landing strikes.
Ivanov is looking to take a break and control but Daggett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Ivanov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Daggett wants to control but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov advances to full mount.
Ivanov lands with some strikes.
Daggett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ivanov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3#
Ivanov tries to control but Daggett wriggling away.
Ivanov controlling the pace for now.
Ivanov dominating with strikes here.
Ivanov with a couple of short strikes.
Daggett is trying desperately to improve position.
Ivanov working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4#
Daggett trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ivanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ivanov is landing with some decent strikes but Daggett is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ivanov lands a big elbow.
Daggett is in a horrible position here. Ivanov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov looking to control but Daggett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Ivanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Ivanov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daggett sprawls well. Daggett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt - Daggett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Ivanov has closed the distance and engaged Daggett in a clinch.
Daggett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ivanov.
#BC2#
Daggett manages to break the clinch.
Daggett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ivanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Ivanov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Daggett was covering up waiting for the punch and Ivanov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ivanov is pushing down on Daggett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Daggett is fighting to maintain full guard but Ivanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Ivanov is pressing down on Daggett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daggett is holding on for now.
Ivanov is just content to waste time from the top position. Daggett takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ivanov looking to pass the guard.
Ivanov is working hard here to advance position.
Ivanov pushes down on Daggett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ivanov wants to pass to mount but Daggett is defending the position.
Daggett pushes Ivanov off looking to stand but Ivanov dives back in and keeps control.
Ivan Ivanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daggett is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Daggett wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Daggett wants to improve his position but Ivanov is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Daggett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ivanov circles away.
Ivan Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Ivanov closes the distance and pushes Daggett back into the cage.
Daggett trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Daggett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Daggett drives through and clinches with Ivanov against the cage.
Ivanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Daggett breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daggett can do to turn this around?
Daggett wants to clinch but Ivanov slips to the side#TD#
and Ivanov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ivanov. #T4#
Daggett looking to control but Ivanov passes into half guard.
Ivanov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ivanov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Daggett for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Ivanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ivanov, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Ivanov! |
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Event:
HukBa 1
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White wants to slow Manning down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Manning pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
Manning looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Manning's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manning is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White thumps Manning with a low kick.
Manning fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Manning gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manning fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from White. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for White.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manning shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manning's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manning looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Manning persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
White is looking for the big counter here.
Manning looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Manning persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
White chopping away at his opponent's legs.
White swinging wildly here.
White connects with an inside leg kick.
Jack White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manning tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
White throws a series of punches but Manning avoids them all with ease.
White lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manning's sensitive parts.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White is looking for the big counter here.
Manning fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
White wants to counter the offense by Manning and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Manning shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Manning forces White back against the cage and clinches.
Manning is trying to pull guard but White turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Manning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White scores with a head kick.
Manning tries to clinch up.
White tries to land a front kick but Manning steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manning stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
Manning is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
White is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
White throws a right and a left that Manning avoids nicely. #T3#
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manning was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
White takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Manning shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manning's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Manning shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. White manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
White looks winded!
Manning is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Manning might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manning won't allow White to get back to his feet. #ES2#
White manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Manning breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manning goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.
White throws a head kick but Manning moves out of range.
Manning scores with a body shot.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Manning's head.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manning pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manning fails with a takedown attempt.
White tries to counter by closing the distance.
Manning throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
Manning throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from White misses. #CL#
Manning closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Manning manages to break the clinch.
Manning tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A lazy left from Manning finds it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - White finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack White dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Manning scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
White fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
White throws a nice head kick!
Manning fails with a takedown attempt.
Manning takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A solid body kick from White.
A big left from Manning misses.
Trey Manning is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manning tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Manning darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manning shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manning sets himself, and White steps forward looking for the clinch! Manning avoids it this time.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
White misses with a wild combination.
Manning tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Manning gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manning's elbow.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manning misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manning jumps guard but White turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White is pressed up against the cage. Manning has hold of a leg and is looking to drag White down to the mat. White avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Manning jabs White to the body, keeping him at a distance.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Manning throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for White.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Manning moves out of range easily.
White is breathing heavily.#CL#
Manning pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
White is trying to maintain a safe position but Manning gets an underhook and turns White into the cage.
White looking to slow down the pace here.
White is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#BC#
Manning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manning.
White misses with a double jab.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Manning throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around White's waist but White gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manning off to one side.
Manning shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jack White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick there by White.
Manning fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manning is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from White.
White throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Manning's head.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manning takes a head kick and keeps coming.
White throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
White throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
White throws a low kick, looking for Manning's leg but Manning calmly moves out of range.
Manning closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.#T4#
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Manning moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Manning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manning closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
Manning has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from White.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manning shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Manning avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White tries to score with a low kick but Manning moves his leg out of the way.
As White tries to get set, Manning tries to push him back and clinch up but White manages to avoid the attempt.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manning.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Manning moves out of range easily.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
White throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD#
Manning shoots in and gets a takedown into White's guard.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manning is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU#
Manning stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1##CL#
Manning moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Manning.
Manning is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
White is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Manning will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
White just leaning against Manning, taking a breather.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Manning controls the action.
Manning is trying to pull guard but White has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White tries to break free but Manning pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Manning breaks the clinch.
Manning closes the distance looking to clinch
and White counters with a big head kick but Manning shrugs it off. #T2#
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manning throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manning fails in his attempt to clinch.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
White misses with a leg kick.
Manning pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manning lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Manning shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Manning misses with a jab, cross combination.
White motions for Manning to come forward. White throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Manning wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
White stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and White wants it to stay on the feet.
Manning takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh 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!
White misses with a combination
and Manning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A punch combination from White misses.
Manning shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And White tries to counter it with a takedown but Manning pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manning takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Manning.
A chopping leg kick lands by White.
White scores with a leg kick.
Manning with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manning shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with White but White pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
A head kick from White lands but Manning takes it in his stride.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manning appears to be looking for a big counter.
Manning scores with a nice strike.
White walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Manning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White slaps away a takedown attempt from Manning, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manning is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manning checks a leg kick nicely.
Manning seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack White really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Manning avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from White misses.
White slaps away a takedown attempt from Manning, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manning shoots in but no luck this time.
White is looking for the big counter here.
Manning misses with a low kick.
Manning misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Manning slips a jab and a cross from White.
White moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Manning tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Manning.
Manning shoots in and drives through. White sprawls well.
White tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manning tries to clinch up.
White is looking to chop away at Manning's legs.
Manning is looking for a counter combo.
Manning goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.
White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manning.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manning tries to clinch but White is having none of it. #CL#
Manning closes the distance and clinches.
Manning tries to pull guard but White holds him up against the cage and eventually Manning drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Manning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Manning moves into the clinch successfully.
White tries to circle away but Manning has him pinned against the cage.
Manning tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manning jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Manning gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for White.
White misses with a low kick.
Manning throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Manning misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Manning darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
Manning prevents White from breaking the clinch.#T3#
White wants to stall.
White misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Manning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White lands a head kick. Manning smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Manning.
Manning looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.
Good leg kick by White.
Manning misses with a head kick.
#T4#
White tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manning on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
Manning misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
White is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manning wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manning.
A good leg kick by White.
White misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manning tries to clinch up.
Manning shoots for a double leg takedown but White sprawls well. He's pushed Manning's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Manning moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack White dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Manning misses with a head kick.
White throws a leg kick but Manning sees it coming and checks it nicely.
White scores with a leg kick.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
Manning slips a jab and a cross from White.
Manning closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
Manning moves out of range of the leg kick from White.#CL#
Manning clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
White is pressed up against the cage. Manning has hold of a leg and is looking to drag White down to the mat. White avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manning.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manning swings for the body but White moves out of range.
#T1#
Manning throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
White bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for White.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
White misses with a head kick.
Manning shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manning gets slowly back to his feet.
White tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
Manning tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manning is defended easily by White.
Jack White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Manning closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
Manning misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
White lands a head kick!
White wants to land a leg kick but Manning is out of range.
Manning bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of White's head.
White scores with a nice body kick.
Manning shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Manning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manning throws a body kick that misses.
Good shot there by Manning.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manning seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Manning throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around White's waist but White gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manning off to one side.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Manning.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manning shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manning shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for White.
White throws a nice outside leg kick.
White misses with a wild combination.
Manning wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
Manning fails to land with a series of punches.
White is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Manning moves into range and clinches up with White.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Manning breaks from the clinch.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got White 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 45:50
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack White!
Jack White is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 996 Round 2
Date: Jul 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Person. Beautiful body shot.
Ivanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Person.#CL#
Ivanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Ivanov breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Person as Ivanov shoots in.
Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Person.
Ivanov misses with a takedown
and Person counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Ivanov has been cut.
Ivanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Person counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov wants to clinch up but Person keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Ivanov gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Person trying to control here.
Person tries to kick Ivanov off but Ivanov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Ivanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Person trying to control here.
Ivanov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Person knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ivanov slips a nice elbow through Person's hands, connecting with Person's forehead.
Nice strikes from Ivanov there.
Person is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Person can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Person really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ivanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ivanov working over Person with some ground and pound. Person looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Person tries to get to full guard but Ivanov has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ivanov connects with a nice short shot to Person's temple.
Ivanov is taking a breather. Person says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ivanov prevents Person from improving his position.
Person is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ivanov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Ivanov lands strikes from half guard.
Person is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Person with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Person is trying to maintain the position but Ivanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Ivanov working Person over with strikes.
Person is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ivanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ivanov is looking to take a break and control but Person is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Person tries to get to full guard but Ivanov has control of the leg.
Ivanov really is a fat lump.
Ivanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ivanov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Person is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov lands a big elbow.
Ivanov with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Ivanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Ivanov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ivanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Person.
A looping hook to the body misses from Person. Ivanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Person throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ivanov with a poor takedown
and Person counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Ivanov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Person on his heels. He'll look to pass Person's guard now, I'm sure.
Person not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanov stopping the sweep attempt from Person.
Ivanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ivanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov trying to control but Person is working from the bottom.
Person trying to control the position.
Ivanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Ivanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Person's head.
Ivanov trying to control but Person is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Person had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ivanov defends it easily.
Person wants to hit a sweep here but Ivanov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Person there!
Ivanov lands a big elbow. #T2#
Ivanov lands a big elbow.
Person wants to hold on but Ivanov pushes him away.
Ivanov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Person is looking to improve his position but Ivanov isn't that keen on the idea.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ivanov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Person is still trying to improve position.
Ivanov landing punches.
Person is working to get back to half guard.
Person tries to hold on but Ivanov pushes him away.
Ivanov controlling his opponent. #T3#
Ivanov avoids the attempt from Person to control.#SUB#
Ivanov has hold of Person's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Person manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ivanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Person can do to turn this around?
Person wants to hold on but Ivanov pushes him away.
Person in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Person can't escape the position.
Ivanov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Person keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Ivanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ivanov wants to control the pace but Person is squirming around nicely.
Person is desperately trying to improve his position but Ivanov has a good base and remains in mount.
Ivanov controlling from mount.
BOOM! Ivanov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Person is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Person working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Ivanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Ivanov's cut.
That's time! Ivanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Person stuffs the takedown attempt from Ivanov. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivanov slips under a jab.
Person is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Person throws a shot from downtown. Ivanov moves away and avoids it.
Ivanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Person sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Person sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ivanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Person defends well and Ivanov ends up having to push Person into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ivanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Person counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov darts in looking for a takedown but Person gets double underhooks and turns Ivanov into the cage.
Person misses with a double jab.
Ivanov shoots in for a double leg but Person sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Person let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Ivanov ducks right into an uppercut from Person.
Ivanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Person lands a nice shot to the body.
Ivanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Person throws a monster overhand right that drops Ivanov! Person follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Human Person!
In his post fight interview, Human Person started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 996 Round 1
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#It looks like Ivan Ivanov has been cut.
Slater goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Slater throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Ivanov counters with a takedown into side control.
Ivanov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov taking a breather here.
Slater on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ivanov is looking to take a break and control but Slater is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Ivanov scoring with punches from side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ivanov has eaten all the pies!
Ivanov is putting a hurting on Slater here, landing some big shots from side control.
Slater taking punishment in the form of punches.
The strikes coming from Ivanov are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Slater wants to get back to his feet but Ivanov is dominant here and he's now got Slater 's back!
Ivanov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Slater trying to get back to his feet but Ivanov is in full control for now.
Ivanov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Slater knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ivanov on the ground.
Slater is trying to stand back up.
Ivanov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Slater hold on?!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Ivanov.
Slater trying to get back to his feet but Ivanov is in full control for now. #T2#
Ivanov has Slater flattened out and is raining down punches.
Slater is trying to stand back up.
Ivanov connects with a big shot to the side of Slater 's head.
Ivanov is landing with strikes. Slater can't take much more of this.
Slater is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Ivanov landing with strikes.
Ivanov lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Slater .
Ivanov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Slater doesn't escape.
Ivanov wants to control but Slater is keeping busy.
Ivanov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#SUB2#
Ivanov looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Slater taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Ivanov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around White's waist but White gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Liro off to one side.
White connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
White tries to keep at a distance but Liro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Liro tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Liro back against the cage.
Liro looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
White looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
White is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liro is stalling here.
Liro misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
White is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jack White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chico Liro.
Liro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Liro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White stuffs the takedown.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Liro moves out of range easily.
White thuds his shin into the meat of Liro's side.
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
White swinging wildly here.
White avoids the head kick by Liro.
Good leg kick by White.
Both fighters circling a little - White finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Liro.
Liro looks winded!
White lands a head kick!
White lands with a nice combination. Liro backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Liro shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
White with a nice calf kick.
Liro looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.
Liro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
White lands a high kick!
Liro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
White throws a leg kick which misses Liro's front leg but catches the back leg as Liro tries to avoid it.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White throws a nice head kick!
White lands a head kick. Liro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Liro looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liro.
White swinging wildly here.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liro is looking to clinch.
White lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
White lands with a nice body kick.
White throws a right and a left that Liro avoids nicely.
Jack White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White scores with a head kick. Liro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
White with a nice calf kick.
White scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for White.
White tries to bum rush Liro with a series of wild strikes but Liro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Liro clinches up against the cage.
White can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Liro breaks from the clinch.
White misses with a body shot.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White feints and then cracks Liro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liro down.
Liro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
White really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Liro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack White dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A good leg kick by White.
Liro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
White throws a nice outside leg kick.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liro. That did some damage!
White scores with a leg kick.
Liro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Liro takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Liro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
White tries to stall but Liro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
White is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Liro is keeping busy.
Liro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but White is defending well.#T1#
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Liro uses good head movement to avoid it.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Liro uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Liro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
White throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White delivers a nice body kick.
Jack White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White is looking to slow Liro down with leg kicks.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2#
Liro has a takedown stuffed.
Jack White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chico Liro.
A combination from White does no damage.
Liro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
White misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Liro moves into the clinch successfully.
White pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Liro manages to break the clinch.
Liro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
White tries to bum rush Liro with a series of wild strikes but Liro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liro throws a counter combo.
White throws a nice head kick!
Liro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
White is looking to slow Liro down with leg kicks.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White throws a series of punches but Liro avoids them all with ease.
Liro looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.
Jack White is winning the standup battle so far.
Liro is breathing heavily.
White with a nice calf kick.
Liro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from White.
White lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liro's sensitive parts.
White keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
White lets loose with a powerful body kick. Liro will feel that in the morning.
White lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
White throws a series of punches but Liro moves out of range.
White connects with an inside leg kick.
White swinging wildly here.
White stuffs the takedown attempt from Liro. Liro gets slowly back to his feet.
Liro throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Liro tries to clinch up.
White tries to bum rush Liro with a series of wild strikes but Liro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack White dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
White throws out a loose jab but Liro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and White is able to avoid easily.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Liro moves out of range easily.
White connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
White lands a nice looking kick to the body. Liro takes a step back to recover.
White scores with a head kick. Liro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Liro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White sets himself, and Liro steps forward looking for the clinch! White avoids it this time.
White swinging wildly here.
Liro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Liro moves into range and clinches up with White.#TD2#
Liro decides to pull guard. #T1#
White wants to control from the top but Liro keeps moving.
White looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Liro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liro is looking to stand up but White isn't so interested in that idea.
Liro managing to control the position.
White is stalling in the full guard.
Jack White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.#SUB2#
Liro has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though.
Liro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A decent looking body kick lands there for White.
Nice body kick there by White.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Liro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
White lets loose with a powerful body kick. Liro will feel that in the morning.
Liro wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
Liro tries a head kick but it misses.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liro was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liro. That did some damage!#CL2#
Liro moves into the clinch.
Liro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from White.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Liro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some wild striking there from White.
#T4#
White delivers a nice body kick.
White throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
White throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
White thows a body kick. Liro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White tries for a takedown but Liro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
White thows a body kick. Liro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Liro fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
Liro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Liro.
Chico Liro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liro throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack White! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Masa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Masa passes Molotov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Masa is trying to control the action in half guard but Molotov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Masa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Masa 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. Molotov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Masa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sisa Masa! |
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