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QFC Tournament 490 Round 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artysta Kombinator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsau Tsetsku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tsetsku's choice of entrance music: Paula Seling & Ovi - Miracle. The key to victory for Artysta Kombinator has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 cm
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185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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185 cm
23
187 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Artysta Kombinator! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tsau Tsetsku! The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kombinator misses with a left hand and Tsetsku counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kombinator looks to land a right hand but Tsetsku moved out of range. Tsetsku closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Tsetsku working aggressively here.
Tsetsku working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tsetsku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tsetsku misses with a body punch.
Kombinator blocking some punches.
Tsetsku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tsetsku lands with a left to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tsetsku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Tsetsku.
Tsetsku misses with the head strike.
Tsetsku is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tsetsku throws a punch but it's blocked by Kombinator. Tsetsku swings wildly with an uppercut but Kombinator uses good head movement to avoid it. Tsetsku working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tsetsku - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tsetsku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kombinator prevents a body shot from Tsetsku. Tsetsku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kombinator fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsetsku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsetsku. Tsetsku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kombinator backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tsetsku lands a hook that snaps the head of Kombinator backwards. Tsetsku lands with a short head shot on the inside. Come on Tsetsku - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Tsetsku. A right hook to the body lands for Tsetsku.
Tsetsku lands a hook that snaps the head of Kombinator backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Tsetsku lands an uppercut. Tsetsku has a couple of punches blocked by Kombinator.
Kombinator is trying to pull guard but Tsetsku has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artysta Kombinator. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tsetsku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsetsku is working Kombinator over against the cage. Kombinator has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tsetsku is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. A left hand lands to the body for Tsetsku.
That's three minutes gone in the round. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsetsku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Tsetsku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsetsku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Tsetsku lands a body shot. A body shot lands from Tsetsku.
Tsetsku has a couple of punches blocked by Kombinator.
Tsetsku holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kombinator fails to pull guard.
Tsetsku scores with a shot to the side of Kombinator's head. Tsetsku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsetsku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kombinators head. Tsetsku is pushing Kombinator up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tsetsku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kombinator backwards. Tsetsku tries a body shot but Kombinator blocks it.
Tsetsku throws a punch but it's blocked by Kombinator. A shot in the inside from Tsetsku. Tsetsku struggles to land a body shot inside as Kombinator controls his hands.
Tsetsku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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! Tsetsku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Tsetsku.
Kombinator tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tsetsku lands a shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsau Tsetsku dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kombinator throws a combination that misses and Tsetsku counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tsetsku. Tsetsku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Tsetsku stalling.
Kombinator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsetsku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsetsku slowing the pace effectively. Tsetsku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kombinators head. Tsetsku presses Kombinator against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Tsetsku misses with a hook from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tsetsku presses Kombinator against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Tsetsku swings wildly with an uppercut but Kombinator uses good head movement to avoid it. A right handed body shot lands from Tsetsku.
That's one minute gone in the round. Come on Tsetsku - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tsetsku gets through Kombinator's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Tsetsku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tsetsku working aggressively here.
Kombinator wants to take the fight to the mat but Tsetsku manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kombinator blocking some punches.
Tsetsku lands with a short shot to the head. Kombinator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kombinator blocks a body shot from Tsetsku. Tsetsku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kombinator's elbow. Kombinator prevents a body shot from Tsetsku. Tsetsku has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Tsetsku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kombinator's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tsetsku works on Kombinator's body with a couple of short punches. Tsetsku misses with a punch to the body.
Kombinator blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsetsku misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsetsku. Kombinator blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kombinator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsau Tsetsku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Tsetsku throws a punch but it's blocked by Kombinator. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tsetsku. Tsetsku misses with a hook from the clinch. Tsetsku presses Kombinator against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Tsetsku lands an uppercut. Tsetsku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tsetsku misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsetsku.
Tsetsku taking a breather. A head punch on the inside from Tsetsku fails to land. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsetsku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsetsku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Tsetsku swings wildly with an uppercut but Kombinator uses good head movement to avoid it. Tsetsku lands on the inside with an uppercut. Tsetsku tries to throw a body punch but Kombinator avoids it by throwing Tsetsku back against the cage. Tsetsku throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Come on Tsetsku - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Tsetsku fails to land. Tsetsku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsetsku presses Kombinator against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kombinator is trying to pull guard but Tsetsku turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Tsetsku tries to work over Kombinator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tsetsku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A nice right hand lands inside from Tsetsku. Tsetsku misses with a hook from the clinch. Good body shot from Tsetsku.
Tsetsku leaning his opponent against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! A left hand lands to the body for Tsetsku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsau Tsetsku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kombinator throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kombinator misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kombinator throws the left hand but Tsetsku avoids the punch easily. Tsetsku is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Kombinator is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Tsetsku instigates a clinch. Kombinator takes a shot to the head. Tsetsku lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kombinator's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Tsetsku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kombinator backwards. Stalling in the clinch from Tsetsku.
Tsetsku misses with the head strike.
Tsetsku lands a shoulder strike. Tsetsku dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tsetsku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Tsetsku lands a hook to the side of the head. Tsetsku stalling against the cage.
Tsetsku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kombinator tries to pull guard but Tsetsku forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Kombinator blocks an uppercut.
Tsetsku misses with some punches.
Tsetsku digs a right hand into Kombinator's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kombinator's gas tank. Tsetsku slows down the pace here.
Tsetsku has Kombinator pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tsetsku misses with some punches.
Kombinator tries to pull guard but Tsetsku won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsetsku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Tsetsku can't find room to land a body shot as Kombinator controls the action.
Tsetsku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Tsetsku lands a hook to the side of the head. Tsetsku scores with a nice hook to the head. A short uppercut from Tsetsku. Kombinator tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tsetsku just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artysta Kombinator. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tsetsku will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kombinator up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A left hand lands to the body for Tsetsku.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tsetsku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsetsku lands an uppercut. Tsetsku presses Kombinator against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kombinator tries to pull guard but Tsetsku holds him up against the cage and eventually Kombinator drops back down to his feet.
Tsetsku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kombinator backwards. Tsetsku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kombinator backwards. Tsetsku has Kombinator pushed against the cage. Tsau Tsetsku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Tsetsku avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tsetsku throws a punch but it's blocked by Kombinator. Tsetsku misses with a body punch.
Kombinator blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kombinator blocks a body shot from Tsetsku. Tsetsku lands an uppercut. Tsetsku scores with a nice hook to the head. Artysta Kombinator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A short left from Tsetsku.
And that's the end of the fight! Tsau Tsetsku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Tsetsku 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Tsau Tsetsku! Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Tsau Tsetsku! Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Tsau Tsetsku!
Tsau Tsetsku wins by unanimous decision! An intense looking Tsau Tsetsku took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Eu va conduce România din nou!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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