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Event:
Organized Chaos
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Pettigrew tries to close the distance and clinch but Tucker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pettigrew stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Tucker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tucker is taking a breather. Pettigrew 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.
Tucker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pettigrew does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pettigrew gets back to full guard.
#SU2#
Tucker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettigrew tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tucker defends well and Pettigrew ends up having to push Tucker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Tucker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pettigrew, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Tucker wants the takedown. Pettigrew is fighting it off but Tucker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pettigrew's guard against the cage.#T1#
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettigrew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pettigrew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tucker defends well.
Tucker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pettigrew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tucker is one step ahead there.
Pettigrew might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tucker trying to control but Pettigrew is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tucker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tucker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tucker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tucker trying to control but Pettigrew is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tucker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tucker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tucker throws a head kick but Pettigrew moves out of range.
Pettigrew attempts a counter takedown but Tucker avoids it well and moves away.
Pettigrew throws a hook but Tucker blocks it.#TD#
Pettigrew scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Pettigrew tries for a kimura but Tucker is defending well.
Tucker is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Pettigrew in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Pettigrew.
Tucker is trying to improve his position.
Pettigrew is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker wants to control but Pettigrew postures up.
Pettigrew could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Tucker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tucker wants to clinch.#CL2#
Tucker has managed to clinch.
Tucker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tucker prevents Pettigrew from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Pettigrew gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettigrew throws an elbow that misses. Tucker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pettigrew's guard. Nice move by Tucker!#REVB#
Pettigrew trying to control the position here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tucker's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Pettigrew trying to keep a closed guard but Tucker is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Pettigrew is working an open guard so Tucker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pettigrew fails with a takedown attempt.
Pettigrew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pettigrew jabs at Tucker's body.#T2##CL2#
Tucker takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pettigrew throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Tucker has clasped his hands together around Pettigrew's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pettigrew takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tucker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pettigrew keeps working.
Pettigrew manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tucker's best efforts.
Tucker wants to take a breather but Pettigrew is having none of it.
Pettigrew is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tucker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tucker's back!#T3#
Tucker tries to escape but Pettigrew has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tucker wants to get back to his feet.
Pettigrew is punishing Tucker with some ground and pound.
Tucker trying to control the hands but Pettigrew breaks the grip.
Pettigrew is throwing shots to the body but Tucker manages to wriggle free. Pettigrew pounces on him again and ends up in Tucker's guard.
Pettigrew passes Tucker's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Pettigrew not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pettigrew is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pettigrew wants to free his trapped foot but Tucker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pettigrew throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Devin Tucker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown. Pettigrew tries to sprawl out of it but Tucker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pettigrew manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pettigrew manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pettigrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tucker sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Pettigrew drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pettigrew lands a nice forearm strike.
Pettigrew tries to score with some ground and pound. Tucker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettigrew tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #ES2#
Tucker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Pettigrew tries for a takedown but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt.
Pettigrew tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tucker manages to circle out of the way.
Matthias Pettigrew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Tucker.
Pettigrew dodges the punch combination from Tucker.
Pettigrew throws a hook but Tucker avoids it easily.
Tucker slips under a jab.
Tucker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pettigrew fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Tucker misses.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pettigrew enables Tucker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pettigrew manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Matthias Pettigrew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pettigrew preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pettigrew is trying to keep Tucker in close.
#SUB#
Pettigrew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tucker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tucker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Pettigrew had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tucker defends it easily.#SUB#
Pettigrew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB#
Pettigrew had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tucker defends it easily.
Tucker wants to stand but Pettigrew is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tucker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pettigrew is trying to control the position but Tucker postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Pettigrew gets caught flat footed, as Tucker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tucker landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pettigrew's head.
Devin Tucker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Pettigrew has his foot on Tucker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tucker works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Tucker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tucker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Tucker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Lehua lands with a hook. Pettigrew tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lehua lands a body shot.
Pettigrew fails with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Lehua both land. Nice combination.
Lehua with a nice cross.
Pettigrew gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lehua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lehua connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pettigrew's hands.
Pettigrew 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettigrew has his takedown stuffed
and Lehua counters with a nice body shot.
Lehua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Lehua cracks Pettigrew with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lehua throws an overhand right that lands on Pettigrew's shoulder, as Pettigrew tries to avoid the shot.
Lehua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lehua scores with a nice head shot.
Pettigrew gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lehua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Pettigrew is rocked!
Akamu Lehua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthias Pettigrew.
A jab lands there for Lehua.
Pettigrew on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pettigrew is still on wobbly legs! Can Lehua finish him?
Lehua cracks a nice hook into Pettigrew's ribs.
Lehua drops Pettigrew with a straight right hand, right on the button! Lehua follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akamu Lehua!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 665 Round 3
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Pettigrew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Douthit counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Pettigrew looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pettigrew could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pettigrew moves into full guard.
Douthit throws a big elbow that misses.
Douthit lands a couple of digs.
Douthit pushes down on Pettigrew's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douthit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pettigrew trying to control from the bottom.
Douthit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pettigrew is looking to improve his position.
Pettigrew tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Douthit has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Douthit lands a big shot there that rocks Pettigrew but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Douthit.#T2#
Douthit is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pettigrew can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pettigrew is trying to escape the mount.
Douthit postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pettigrew looks a forlorn figure.
Pettigrew working to try and regain half guard.
Douthit working Pettigrew over with strikes here.
Pettigrew in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douthit has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pettigrew's face.
Douthit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Pettigrew is squirming around, avoiding Douthit's attempts to control the action.
Douthit prevents Pettigrew from getting the reversal.
Pettigrew 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.
Pettigrew punching from the bottom.
Douthit moves nicely into side control.
Douthit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pettigrew keeps working. #T4#
Douthit misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pettigrew tries to bench press Douthit off him but Douthit keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Douthit works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pettigrew struggling a bit here.
Pettigrew manages to work his way to half guard, despite Douthit's best efforts.
Pettigrew tries to roll over but Douthit keeps him under control.
Pettigrew moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Douthit 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.
Jackie Douthit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Douthit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pettigrew keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pettigrew is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Pettigrew scores with a takedown into Douthit's guard.
Pettigrew looking to pass the guard.
Douthit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettigrew tries to free his leg and advance position but Douthit is retaining full guard.
Douthit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pettigrew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Pettigrew is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Pettigrew working for a triangle but Douthit defends it easily.
Douthit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Pettigrew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pettigrew can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Douthit controls the pace.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Pettigrew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Douthit defends well.
Douthit postures up.
Douthit pushes down on Pettigrew's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Douthit prevents Pettigrew from improving his position.#T3#
Douthit drops an elbow to the side of Pettigrew's head.
Pettigrew has hold of Douthit's hands but Douthit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Douthit trying to pass the guard but Pettigrew defending well.
Douthit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pettigrew keeps working.
Douthit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pettigrew punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Douthit scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pettigrew on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pettigrew tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pettigrew taking a bit of punishment here - Douthit scoring with strikes.
Douthit trying to control the position but Pettigrew is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackie Douthit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Douthit swings for the body but Pettigrew moves out of range.
Douthit tries for a takedown but Pettigrew circles away easily#TD#
and Pettigrew counters with a nice double leg into side control. Douthit won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Pettigrew tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Douthit is trying to control Pettigrew's posture but Pettigrew avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douthit is looking for a sweep.
Pettigrew is looking to take a break and control but Douthit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Douthit is trying to get back to half guard.
Douthit is not content to let Pettigrew control the position.
Pettigrew taking a breather here.
Pettigrew working the ground and pound.
Matthias Pettigrew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackie Douthit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Douthit manages to get back to half guard.
Douthit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pettigrew is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Douthit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pettigrew throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pettigrew sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pettigrew trying to advance position but Douthit counters by regaining guard. #T3#
Pettigrew working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pettigrew tries to free his leg and advance position but Douthit is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pettigrew shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douthit pinned against the cage. Douthit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Douthit shoots in looking for a takedown but Pettigrew manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Douthit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pettigrew misses with a wild body shot.
And Douthit tries to counter it with a takedown but Pettigrew pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Douthit throws a big shot that misses.
Douthit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pettigrew pinned against the cage. Pettigrew gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matthias Pettigrew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Douthit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Douthit or perhaps it was just good defense by Pettigrew, which made it look bad.
Pettigrew misses with a hook. Douthit ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Pettigrew looking to score a takedown here. Douthit is defending well but Pettigrew drives through and ends up in Douthit's guard.
Douthit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Douthit holds on and takes a little breather.
Douthit has momentary wrist control but Pettigrew slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthias Pettigrew showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Douthit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jackie Douthit!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Jackie Douthit!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Jackie Douthit!
Jackie Douthit wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Jackie Douthit 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 665 Round 2
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Obama closes the distance and clinches.
Obama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pettigrew to keep the fight standing.
Obama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Obama has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pettigrew uses from the top position.
Pettigrew content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Obama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pettigrew is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Obama has momentary wrist control but Pettigrew slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pettigrew pushing down on Obama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Pettigrew is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Obama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pettigrew seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Obama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obama.#SUB2#
Obama looking for subs off his back but Pettigrew has passed one foot through into half guard.
Obama is looking to improve his position.
Pettigrew controlling the pace.
Pettigrew lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Obama wants to control but Pettigrew is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pettigrew 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.
Obama holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Pettigrew is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Obama is just riding it out for now. Pettigrew eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pettigrew trying to control the action but Obama is working from the bottom. #T3#
Pettigrew trying to pass the guard but Obama defending well.
Obama is looking to control Pettigrew's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Obama avoid being mounted?
Pettigrew tries to pass the half guard into mount. Obama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Obama is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Obama tries to roll over but Pettigrew keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matthias Pettigrew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama wants to clinch but Pettigrew slips to the side#TD#
and Pettigrew counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Obama is looking for a sweep. Pettigrew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Pettigrew there. #T4#
Ground and pound from Pettigrew.
Obama tries to roll over but Pettigrew keeps him under control.
Pettigrew drops an elbow to the side of Obama's head.
Obama trying to control but Pettigrew postures up.
Obama gets back to full guard.
Pettigrew tries to free his leg and advance position but Obama is retaining full guard.
Pettigrew could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pettigrew cracks Obama with a solid left hand.
Pettigrew works over Obama with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthias Pettigrew dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Pettigrew fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Obama, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Obama pulls Pettigrew into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Obama working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pettigrew has passed into half guard!
Pettigrew is keen to just control but Obama is a slippery customer.
Pettigrew is thwarting Obama's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Pettigrew is working for a kimura but Obama is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Obama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Obama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pettigrew is working away from the top position though.
Pettigrew landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pettigrew moves nicely into side control.
Pettigrew tries to move into full mount but can't pass Obama's legs.
Obama gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Obama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pettigrew scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Obama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pettigrew scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pettigrew is nestled in close to Obama, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Obama is refusing to be controlled, as Pettigrew sits in half guard.
Obama trying to control but Pettigrew postures up.
Pettigrew looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pettigrew is looking to stall here but Obama recovers full guard. #T3#
Obama trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Obama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pettigrew can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Obama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pettigrew is aware though and is defending well.
Obama has momentary wrist control but Pettigrew slips an elbow through the middle.
Pettigrew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obama swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Obama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pettigrew landing with the ground and pound.
Pettigrew is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obama is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obama stopping the sweep attempt from Pettigrew.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthias Pettigrew dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pettigrew throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Obama blocks the body kick.
Pettigrew is looking to score with low kicks.
Pettigrew dives in and grabs Obama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Obama pushes down on Pettigrew's head and hops out.#CL2#
Obama clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Obama.
Pettigrew is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Obama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Obama displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pettigrew up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettigrew drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthias Pettigrew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettigrew can't get the takedown.
#T1##TD#
Pettigrew has hold of one of Obama's legs. Obama is fighting the takedown attempt but Pettigrew gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obama is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Obama drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pettigrew manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Obama has Pettigrew in his guard.#REVR#
Obama keeping moving, preventing Pettigrew from controlling successfully.
Obama trying to control the position.
Matthias Pettigrew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Pettigrew won't allow Obama to sweep him here.
Obama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pettigrew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obama can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Obama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pettigrew is working Obama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Amadi Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Pettigrew scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pettigrew stopping the sweep attempt from Obama.
Pettigrew is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pettigrew lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Obama is trying to keep Pettigrew in close.
Obama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Obama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pettigrew passes into half guard.
Obama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matthias Pettigrew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Pettigrew trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pettigrew avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Obama being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obama keeping full guard, as Pettigrew tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthias Pettigrew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pettigrew, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Matthias Pettigrew!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Matthias Pettigrew!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Matthias Pettigrew!
Matthias Pettigrew wins by unanimous decision!
Matthias Pettigrew decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 665 Round 1
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Abelan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Abelan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Pettigrew gets the takedown into side control.
Pettigrew misses with the ground and pound.
Abelan parries the strikes from Pettigrew easily there. Pettigrew is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Abelan to escape.
#SUB2#
Pettigrew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abelan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pettigrew working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pettigrew scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pettigrew has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pettigrew scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Pettigrew misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Abelan is not content to let Pettigrew control the position.
Abelan tries to bench press Pettigrew off him but Pettigrew keeps the position.
Pettigrew throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pettigrew working the ground and pound but Abelan is defending the strikes.
Abelan is trying to control Pettigrew's posture but Pettigrew avoids it.
Pettigrew working the ground and pound.#T2#
Abelan is trying to escape the position but Pettigrew is controlling the position.
Pettigrew is looking to take a break and control but Abelan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abelan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abelan tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Pettigrew tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pettigrew has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abelan on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Abelan parries the strikes from Pettigrew easily there. Pettigrew is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Abelan to escape.
#SUB2#
Pettigrew is working to tighten his grip on Abelan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Abelan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Pettigrew is really squeezing tight and eventually Abelan passes out! Pettigrew breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matthias Pettigrew!
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