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QFC Tournament 376 Round 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Corre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egidiusz Nowakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Corre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Egidiusz Nowakowski!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corre.
Nowakowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nowakowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Corre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nowakowski wants to free his trapped foot but Corre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nowakowski is working for a kimura but Corre is defending it quite comfortably.
Corre makes his way to full guard, as Nowakowski worked for a kimura.
Nowakowski drops back looking for a leg! Corre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Corre manages to kick Nowakowski off! Nowakowski jumps back into Corre's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corre trying to keep a closed guard but Nowakowski is proving a slippery customer.
Nowakowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nowakowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Corre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nowakowski has Corre in his guard.
Nowakowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nowakowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nowakowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Corre sprawls well initially but Nowakowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nowakowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Corre wants to get back to full guard.
Nowakowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nowakowski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Corre can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nowakowski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Corre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nowakowski trying to control but Corre is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corre tries to reverse the position but Nowakowski maintains control.
Nowakowski looking to control but Corre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nowakowski content just to control the position here.
Nowakowski won't let Corre get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nowakowski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Corre has worked his arm free - good work by Corre!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nowakowski tries for a kimura but Corre is defending well.
Nowakowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egidiusz Nowakowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nowakowski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Corre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nowakowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Corre 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.
Nowakowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Corre looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Corre looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Corre!
Corre working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowakowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Corre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Corre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nowakowski keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egidiusz Nowakowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Corre swings around for an armbar but Nowakowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Corre's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowakowski trying to control but Corre is working from the bottom.
Nowakowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nowakowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nowakowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Corre being controlled here, momentarily.
Corre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nowakowski looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nowakowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corre is keeping the position for now.
Nowakowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nowakowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ricky Corre.
Nowakowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Corre's guard.
Nowakowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Corre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nowakowski is aware though and is defending well.
Corre keeping moving, preventing Nowakowski from controlling successfully.
Nowakowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egidiusz Nowakowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Corre gets a clinch.
Nowakowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nowakowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Corre looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Corre looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Corre!
Corre is trying to get an arm triangle but Nowakowski is defending well.
Corre trying to control the action but Nowakowski is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowakowski is looking for a sweep.
Nowakowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Corre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nowakowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Corre wants to stand but Nowakowski is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nowakowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Corre goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nowakowski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Corre but great work by Nowakowski.
Nowakowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nowakowski trying to control the position but Corre is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corre tries to bench press Nowakowski off him but Nowakowski keeps the position.
Nowakowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nowakowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nowakowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Corre is defending well.
Nowakowski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Corre has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nowakowski but great work by Corre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Corre are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Corre tries to score with some ground and pound. Nowakowski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Corre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nowakowski keeps working.
Nowakowski tries to buck Corre off but Corre is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Egidiusz Nowakowski.
I've got Nowakowski 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Egidiusz Nowakowski!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Egidiusz Nowakowski!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Egidiusz Nowakowski!
Egidiusz Nowakowski wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joffrey Leenister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joffrey Leenister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Evans!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Evans misses.
Leenister connects with a high kick.
It looks like Nick Evans has been cut.
A head kick from Leenister lands but Evans takes it in his stride.
Evans staying out of range there.
Evans throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leenister blocks a head kick by Evans.
Leenister lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Evans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leenister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans misses with a kick to the body.
Leenister throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leenister moves away.
Leenister misses with a low kick.
Evans throws a leg kick but Leenister checks it.
Leenister throws a low kick, looking for Evans's leg but Evans calmly moves out of range.
Leenister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans lands a front kick.
Leenister tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Evans is able to avoid easily.
Leenister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Leenister misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leenister throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Evans tries a low kick but Leenister avoids it.
Leenister scores with a kick to the midsection.
Leenister throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Leenister moves out of range of the leg kick from Evans.
A head kick by Leenister misses
and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leenister's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans sitting in guard here, content to control.
Evans prevents Leenister from getting back to his feet.
Evans stands and throws Leenister's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans has an Americana. Leenister didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Evans is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Evans hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nick Evans!
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