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Event:
QFC Tournament 702 Round 1
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1# Raider stuffs the takedown attempt from Loen. Loen gets slowly back to his feet. #TD# Raider shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Loen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Loen is looking to stand up but Raider isn't so interested in that idea. Raider with a flurry of punches that miss. Raider throwing strikes but missing. Loen trying to keep a closed guard but Raider is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Raider in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Raider chips away with some ground and pound. Raider chips away with some ground and pound. Raider trying to control the position from guard on top but Loen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2# Loen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Loen has momentary wrist control but Raider slips an elbow through the middle. Loen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raider. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Raider engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Raider lands a couple of digs. Loen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Raider throwing strikes but missing. #T2# Raider trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Raider trying to control but Loen is working from the bottom. Raider lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Raider showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Raider stopping the sweep attempt from Loen. Raider cracks Loen with a solid left hand. Raider trying to control but Loen is working from the bottom. Raider postures up and lands a big shot to Loen's brow. #T3# Raider throws a strike but Loen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Raider trying to control the position.
Raider looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Raider continues to stall. Loen connects with a couple of short punches. Raider is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raider is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Loen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Loen preventing the sweep. #T4# Raider trying to keep a closed guard but Loen is proving a slippery customer.
Loen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Raider working a defensive guard but Loen passes into half guard.
Raider punching from the bottom.
Raider is trying to control but Loen manages to pass to mount!
Raider tries to lock up and control but Loen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Raider can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Loen looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2# Loen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tomb Raider will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Loen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raider is fending him off so far but Loen persists. Nope, Raider circles away and we're back to standing. Raider drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loen sprawls and moves away. Loen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD# Raider looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Raider with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Loen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Raider puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Raider keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Raider lands with a punch from half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Raider connects with a nice short shot to Loen's temple. Loen is looking to improve his position.
Raider missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Loen is breathing heavily.#T1# Raider landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Tomb Raider overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Raider connects with a nice short shot to Loen's temple. Raider is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Loen is trying to get back to full guard. Loen wants to get back to his feet. Raider winds up and cracks Loen with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Ground and pound from Raider. #ROC# Loen is rocked! Raider seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Loen is still in real trouble! Can Raider finish him? Raider lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Loen! More strikes land and this one is all over! Raider jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomb Raider!
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