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Event:
Revolution XC 7
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Racist shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vidal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vidal is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Racist asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vidal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vidal tries to get out of the position.
Vidal takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Racist scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Racist's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Racist cracks Vidal with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vidal on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Racist lands a few punches from side control.
Racist working the ground and pound from side control.
Racist lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vidal down.
Vidal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Racist on the ground.
Racist landing strikes. #ROC2#
Vidal is rocked!
Racist takes a little break here. Vidal wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Check out the look on Racist's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oh Vidal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Racist crunches a massive hammerfist down on Vidal - he's out! Racist Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Angry Racist!
A relieved looking Angry Racist thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 2
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Vidal pushes Swaleh up against the cage in a clinch.
Swaleh looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Swaleh shrugs off.
Swaleh misses with the head strike.
Vidal lands an elbow that stopped Swaleh in his tracks for a moment.
Swaleh tries to score a body lock takedown but Vidal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike.
Swaleh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vidal throws an elbow but misses.
Swaleh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Swaleh shrugs off.
Vidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vidal throws an elbow but it misses.
Vidal lands an elbow that stopped Swaleh in his tracks for a moment.
Vidal lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swaleh takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vidal.
Vidal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vidal.
Vidal lands an elbow inside.
Vidal lands an elbow that stopped Swaleh in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Nice elbow from Vidal.
Vidal throws an elbow but it misses.
Swaleh dodges an elbow strike from Vidal.
Vidal lands a nice elbow.
Swaleh avoids the elbow strike from Vidal, against the cage.
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vidal lands a nice elbow.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vidal lands a damaging elbow.
Swaleh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Swaleh shrugs off.
Vidal lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swaleh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Swaleh avoids the elbow strike from Vidal, against the cage.
Vidal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Swaleh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vidal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Vidal lands an elbow inside.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike from Vidal.
Swaleh dodges an elbow strike from Vidal.
Swaleh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vidal lands an elbow just above Swaleh 's eye.
Vidal throws an elbow but it misses.
Vidal misses with an elbow strike.
Vidal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Swaleh avoids the elbow strike from Vidal, against the cage.
Swaleh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Swaleh avoids the elbow strike from Vidal, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Vidal. #ROC#
Swaleh is rocked!
Swaleh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Swaleh is still on wobbly legs! Can Vidal finish him?
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Swaleh shrugs off.
Vidal lands an elbow that stopped Swaleh in his tracks for a moment.
Swaleh is pressed against the cage. Vidal pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Swaleh! Two more big strikes from Vidal and Swaleh crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Arturo Vidal!
Arturo Vidal tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Saif Swaleh spoke after the fight, saying 'This guy is crazy, he fights like a champ. I tried to knock him down but he wasn't going down, and his face was licking blood but he was still infront of my face. This guy is a champ and he needs a tittle shot!!!! Sorry to all my fans!!!!'.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 1
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Swaleh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swaleh shoots and misses
and Vidal counters with a left and a right that stings Swaleh.
Vidal doesn't manage to clinch there - Swaleh circles away.
#CL2#
Swaleh clinches with his opponent.
Vidal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Swaleh.
Vidal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Vidal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Swaleh shrugs off.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike.
Vidal throws an elbow that misses.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike.
Vidal pushes off an throws an elbow but Swaleh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vidal throws an elbow but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Vidal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vidal lands a damaging elbow.
Vidal throws an elbow but it misses.
Vidal lands an elbow just above Swaleh 's eye.
Vidal throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vidal throws an elbow but misses.
Swaleh blocks the elbow strike.
Swaleh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arturo Vidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saif Swaleh.#T2#
Vidal pushes off an throws an elbow but Swaleh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vidal misses with an elbow over the top.
Vidal pushes off an throws an elbow but Swaleh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Swaleh stalling in the clinch.
Vidal lands a damaging elbow.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike from Vidal.
Vidal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vidal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Vidal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Swaleh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Swaleh has had enough of the clinch but Vidal keeps him there for the moment.
Swaleh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vidal throws an elbow that misses.
Swaleh dodges an elbow strike from Vidal.
Swaleh is trying to break the clinch but Vidal has him pressed against the cage.
Vidal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Swaleh goes for a takedown attempt but Vidal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arturo Vidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Swaleh.
Swaleh throws a series of punches but Vidal moves out of range. #T4#
Swaleh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Swaleh misses with a series of wild punches.
Swaleh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vidal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Swaleh looks winded!
Swaleh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Swaleh looks to move away, Vidal throws a big counter combo but Swaleh just gets out of the way.
Vidal is looking to clinch but Swaleh is avoiding it.
Swaleh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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!
Swaleh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Vidal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Swaleh gets tackled into the cage by Vidal. Vidal maintains the clinch.
Swaleh takes an elbow to the temple.
Vidal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Swaleh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vidal to keep the fight standing.
Swaleh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Vidal 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.
#R2#
Vidal tries to close the distance and clinch but Swaleh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swaleh swats away the attempt to clinch by Vidal.
Swaleh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Swaleh tries to bum rush Vidal with a series of wild strikes but Vidal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Swaleh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swaleh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vidal sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Vidal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vidal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Swaleh avoids a wild elbow strike from Vidal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vidal misses with an elbow over the top.
Vidal lands an elbow just above Swaleh 's eye. #T1#
Swaleh dodges an elbow strike from Vidal.
Vidal lands a damaging elbow.
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Swaleh is looking for a takedown.
Swaleh avoids the elbow strike from Vidal, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vidal pushes off an throws an elbow but Swaleh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Vidal. #TD2#
Swaleh manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swaleh holds on and takes a little breather.
Vidal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Vidal is fighting to break Swaleh's control of his arms but Swaleh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vidal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Swaleh is proving hard to escape from.
Swaleh throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vidal wanted to stand there but Swaleh had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vidal wants to stand and escape but instead Swaleh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3##SU2#
Swaleh stands and steps away. Vidal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Swaleh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vidal circles away quickly and effectively.
Saif Swaleh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vidal wants to clinch up but Swaleh keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Vidal takes the fight into the clinch.
Vidal misses with an elbow strike.
Vidal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Swaleh blocks the elbow strike.
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Swaleh tries to pull guard but Vidal holds him up against the cage and eventually Swaleh drops back down to his feet.
Swaleh taking a breather.
Vidal lands an elbow just above Swaleh 's eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swaleh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Swaleh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vidal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arturo Vidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saif Swaleh.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vidal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Swaleh's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Vidal dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Swaleh misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Vidal misses the target.
Vidal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swaleh can do to turn this around?
Swaleh tries to score with a low kick but Vidal moves his leg out of the way.
Vidal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Swaleh moves into range and clinches up with Vidal.
Vidal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vidal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Arturo Vidal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vidal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Swaleh blocks the elbow strike.
Swaleh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal misses with an elbow over the top.
Swaleh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vidal prevents it.
Swaleh blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
Swaleh blocks the elbow strike.
Vidal lands an elbow just above Swaleh 's eye.
Vidal throws an elbow that misses.
Vidal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vidal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vidal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vidal throws an elbow that misses.
Vidal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike from Vidal.
#T2#
Vidal pushes off an throws an elbow but Swaleh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vidal misses with an elbow over the top.
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Swaleh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arturo Vidal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swaleh looks to land a combination but Vidal avoids it well.
Vidal is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Vidal moves into the clinch.
Swaleh jumps guard but Vidal stands there with Swaleh around his waist. Swaleh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vidal looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike from Vidal.
Vidal throws an elbow that misses.
Swaleh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vidal up against the cage.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vidal pushes off an throws an elbow but Swaleh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Swaleh is trying to break free.#T4#
Swaleh blocks the elbow strike.
Swaleh takes an elbow to the temple.
Swaleh avoids the elbow strike from Vidal, against the cage.
Vidal throws an elbow but it misses.
Swaleh blocks the elbow strike.
Swaleh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vidal smiles and moves away.
Arturo Vidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saif Swaleh.#CL2#
Swaleh moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swaleh fails to pull guard.
Saif Swaleh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arturo Vidal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Vidal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vidal, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Arturo Vidal!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Arturo Vidal!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Arturo Vidal!
Arturo Vidal wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Saif Swaleh had this to say: 'This guy is crazy, he fights like a champ. I tried to knock him down but he wasn't going down, and his face was licking blood but he was still infront of my face. This guy is a champ and he needs a tittle shot!!!! Sorry to all my fans!!!!'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 666 Round 4
Date: Aug 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Vidal moves into range and clinches up with Mamba.
Mamba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vidal after a bit of a struggle.
Vidal lands a nice elbow.
Vidal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mamba's defenses.
Mamba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mamba takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Mamba shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Vidal. #CUT2#
It looks like Black Mamba has been cut.
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Vidal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamba tries to score a body lock takedown but Vidal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Mamba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Vidal.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vidal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vidal lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Vidal lands an elbow that stopped Mamba in his tracks for a moment.
Mamba takes an elbow to the temple.
Vidal lands an elbow that stopped Mamba in his tracks for a moment.
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vidal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vidal lands an elbow just above Mamba 's eye. #CUT2#
Black Mamba's cut is getting worse.
Mamba is looking for a takedown.
Vidal lands an elbow just above Mamba 's eye.
Mamba takes an elbow to the temple.
Mamba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vidal. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vidal.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Mamba shrugs off.
Mamba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vidal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Mamba shrugs off.
Mamba takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Black Mamba's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mamba takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mamba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mamba is breathing heavily.
Mamba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vidal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vidal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mamba's defenses.
Vidal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mamba's defenses.
Vidal lands an elbow that stopped Mamba in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Jeez, Black Mamba's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mamba takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vidal.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Mamba shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Black Mamba's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arturo Vidal!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 666 Round 3
Date: Aug 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Vidal clinches.
Vidal avoiding damage as Dillashaw throws knees to the body.
Dillashaw tries to throw a body punch but Vidal avoids it by throwing Dillashaw back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vidal.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Dillashaw shrugs off.
Vidal keeps control of Dillashaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dillashaw dodges an elbow strike from Vidal.
Dillashaw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vidal is keeping busy.
Dillashaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dillashaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Vidal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dillashaw is trying to push Vidal away but Vidal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vidal misses with an elbow over the top.
Dillashaw is trying to push Vidal away but Vidal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dillashaw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vidal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arturo Vidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Dillashaw.#T1#
Dillashaw looking for a takedown.
Vidal misses with an elbow over the top.
Dillashaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Dillashaw avoids the elbow strike from Vidal, against the cage.
Vidal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dillashaw.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Dillashaw shrugs off.
Dillashaw takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vidal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dillashaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Marcus Dillashaw has been cut.
Vidal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Dillashaw shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vidal misses with an elbow over the top.
Vidal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dillashaw.
#T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vidal.
Dillashaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Dillashaw shrugs off.
Dillashaw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vidal is keeping busy.
Dillashaw tries to break free but Vidal pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vidal.
Vidal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dillashaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Vidal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vidal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dillashaw's defenses.
Vidal prevents Dillashaw from breaking the clinch.
Dillashaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dillashaw looks winded!#T3#
Nice elbow from Vidal.
Vidal lands a nice elbow.
Dillashaw takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dillashaw throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vidal lands a damaging elbow.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dillashaw takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vidal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#
Dillashaw is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vidal.
Dillashaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Vidal finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Marcus Dillashaw's cut even more.
Vidal misses with an elbow strike.
Dillashaw fails to pull guard.
Vidal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vidal creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Dillashaw! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Vidal.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Vidal!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 666 Round 2
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Vidal stuffs the takedown attempt from Chancer. Chancer gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Vidal instigates a clinch.
Vidal keeps control of Chancer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chancer is trying to drag Vidal to the mat but Vidal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chancer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vidal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chancer wants to get back to striking at distance but Vidal won't allow it.
Chancer wants to break free but Vidal has control.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Chancer has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chancer stalling in the clinch but Vidal improves position.
Vidal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chancer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chancer takes an elbow to the temple.
Vidal lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Chancer working hard to break the clinch.
Chancer is trying to force a seperation but Vidal has the dominant position.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Chancer shrugs off.
Chancer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chancer swings wildly with an uppercut but Vidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vidal lands an elbow inside.
Chancer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vidal to keep the fight standing.
Arturo Vidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Chancer.
Chancer misses with a punch to the body.
Vidal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vidal prevents Chancer from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Vidal.
Vidal lands a damaging elbow.
Chancer takes an elbow to the temple.
Vidal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chancer wants to break free but Vidal has control.
#T2#
Chancer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chancer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vidal lands an elbow inside.
Chancer tries to circle away but Vidal has him pinned against the cage.
Vidal lands an elbow inside. #ROC#
Chancer is rocked!
Chancer blocks an elbow strike from Vidal.
Vidal lands an elbow just above Chancer 's eye.
Chancer is still on wobbly legs! Can Vidal finish him?
Vidal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chancer's efforts to push away.
Chancer blocks the elbow strike.
Vidal misses with an elbow strike.
Vidal pushes off an throws an elbow but Chancer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vidal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chancer's brow.
Chancer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chancer blocks the elbow strike.
Vidal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chancer avoids the elbow strike from Vidal, against the cage.
Vidal throws an elbow but it misses.
Vidal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chancer seems to have recovered his senses.
Chancer has had enough of the clinch but Vidal keeps him there for the moment.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vidal. #T3#
Chancer takes an elbow to the temple.
Clinched against the cage, Vidal lands a big elbow that drops Chancer! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Chancer is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Vidal!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 666 Round 1
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Lafontaine misses the jab.#CL2#
Vidal rushes Lafontaine and presses him up against the cage.
Vidal lands an elbow that stopped Lafontaine in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Moore Lafontaine has been cut.
Vidal lands an elbow that stopped Lafontaine in his tracks for a moment.
Lafontaine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vidal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lafontaine wants a takedown but no success here.
Lafontaine has Vidal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vidal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moore Lafontaine. 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.
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vidal lands an elbow that stopped Lafontaine in his tracks for a moment.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Lafontaine shrugs off. #CUT2#
Moore Lafontaine's cut is getting worse.
Lafontaine tries to score a body lock takedown but Vidal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lafontaine could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Nice elbow from Vidal.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Lafontaine shrugs off.
Vidal lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Moore Lafontaine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lafontaine looking to stall.
Vidal lands a damaging elbow.
Lafontaine takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Jeez, Moore Lafontaine's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Moore Lafontaine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arturo Vidal!
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