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Event:
QFC Tournament 631 Round 2
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Amitri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Somewhere napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Amitri remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Somewhere pushes Amitri away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Amitri gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Somewhere is trying to get back to half guard.
Amitri looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Somewhere is avoiding damage well.
Amitri trying to control the position but Somewhere is working away.
Amitri advances to full mount.
Somewhere tries to reverse the position but Amitri maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somewhere keeps trying to improve his position.
Amitri thowing shots but they're missing.
Amitri thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T1#
Somewhere is looking to improve his position but Amitri isn't that keen on the idea.
Amitri controlling from mount.
Somewhere is desperately trying to improve his position but Amitri has a good base and remains in mount.
Amitri controlling his opponent.
Somewhere is trying to escape the mount.
Amitri controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Amitri working for a submission but Somewhere is keeping him at bay.
Somewhere is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Amitri looking for a guillotine from mount but Somewhere is having none of it.
Somewhere holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Amitri tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB#
Amitri is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Somewhere to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Somewhere shrugs it off.
Somewhere is in all sorts of trouble here.
Somewhere sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Amitri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Somewhere is just riding it out for now. Amitri eventually gives up the hold.
Somewhere is staying active underneath Amitri, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB2#
Somewhere looking for submissions off his back.
Amitri tries to pass to full mount but Somewhere defends it. #SUB#
Amitri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Somewhere doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amitri. #SUB2#
Somewhere looking for submissions off his back.
Somewhere is refusing to be controlled, as Amitri sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Amitri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Somewhere is refusing to be controlled, as Amitri sits in half guard.
Amitri thows a huge punch but Somewhere dodges it nicely.
Amitri uses his free foot to push down on Somewhere's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Somewhere.
Somewhere regains half guard.
Amitri trying to control the action but Somewhere is working from the bottom.
Amitri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Somewhere actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Amitri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Somewhere scores with a jab.
Amitri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Somewhere.
Del Amitri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Somewhere enables Amitri to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Somewhere manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Amitri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Somewhere works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amitri preventing the sweep.
Amitri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Somewhere is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Amitri defends well.
Amitri stays in close to Somewhere's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Somewhere is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amitri is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Amitri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Somewhere has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amitri has managed to get both his arms back between Somewhere's legs - danger averted.
Amitri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2#
Somewhere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amitri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Somewhere being controlled here, momentarily.
Amitri passes into half guard.
Amitri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Somewhere can do to turn this around?
Somewhere is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Amitri trying to control the pace.
Amitri trying to pass the guard but Somewhere defending well.
Amitri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Somewhere's head.
Amitri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Somewhere tries to reverse the position but Amitri maintains control.
Somewhere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Amitri looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Somewhere is looking to get to half guard.
Del Amitri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amitri controlling from the full mount.
Amitri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Amitri thowing shots but they're missing. #T4##SUB#
Amitri has control of Somewhere's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Somewhere regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Somewhere keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Amitri wants to control the pace but Somewhere is squirming around nicely.
Somewhere regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Somewhere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Amitri seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Amitri dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Somewhere with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Somewhere.
Amitri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Somewhere takes a swing at Amitri's ribcage but misses.
Somewhere lands with an uppercut that bounces Amitri off the cage and back into range.
Amitri throws a series of punches but Somewhere moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Somewhere there.
Somewhere looks to score with a jab to the body but Amitri is just out of range.
Somewhere digs a good hook to Amitri's body.
Somewhere misses with a combination
#TD#
and Amitri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amitri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Somewhere looking for a guillotine here but Amitri defends easily.
#T1#
Amitri stops Somewhere from standing up.
Amitri really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Somewhere takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Somewhere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amitri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amitri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amitri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amitri is looking to work some ground and pound but Somewhere has wrist control.#SUB2#
Somewhere looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Amitri passes into half guard.
Amitri sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Somewhere regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Somewhere being controlled here, momentarily.
Amitri is pushing down on Somewhere's leg trying to pass to half guard. Somewhere is fighting to maintain full guard but Amitri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Amitri sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Amitri trying to pass the guard but Somewhere defending well.
Amitri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Amitri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Somewhere defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Amitri is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Somewhere actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Somewhere looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Amitri pushes past his half guard into mount!
Amitri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Somewhere is desperately trying to improve his position but Amitri has a good base and remains in mount.
Amitri sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Somewhere is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Someone Somewhere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somewhere wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Amitri.
#SUB#
Amitri wants to finish this one by submission but Somewhere is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Amitri.
Somewhere throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Somewhere keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Del Amitri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Somewhere flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Amitri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amitri, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Del Amitri!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Del Amitri!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Del Amitri!
Del Amitri wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 631 Round 1
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Somewhere darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Somewhere misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Van Do counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Somewhere jumps guard.
Somewhere is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Van Do thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Van Do wants to stand but Somewhere is controlling his posture from full guard.
Somewhere is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Do is controlling him.
Van Do has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Do stays in close to Somewhere's body and controls the position.
Somewhere preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Do won't allow Somewhere to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Somewhere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Do defends it easily.#SUB2#
Somewhere is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Van Do has his hands clasped together but Somewhere extends and breaks Van Do's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Somewhere.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Someone Somewhere!
Someone Somewhere decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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