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Event:
QFC Tournament 713 Round 2
Date: Dec 26, 2016 |
#R1# Jaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pommi's head. Jaa lands a body shot.
Jaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A low kick from Pommi misses and Jaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Pommi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jaa throws the left hand but Pommi avoids the punch easily. Pommi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Jaa connects with a right hand. Pommi shakes it off. Pommi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Pommi defending well as Jaa loads up on a big left hand. Pommi moves away from the strike by Jaa. A little feinted left hand from Pommi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Pommi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaa throws out the jab. Jaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pommi under the eye. Jaa throws a combination that misses #CL# and Pommi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pommi. #T1# Jaa is trying to stall.
Pommi lands with a short shot to the head. Pommi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Pommi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Pommi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Pommi leaning his opponent against the cage. Pommi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaa backwards. Pommi gets through Jaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2# Pommi keeps control of Jaa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jaa is trying to maintain a safe position but Pommi gets an underhook and turns Jaa into the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Pommi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Jaa is trying to force a seperation but Pommi has the dominant position. A battle for position here, against the cage. Pommi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pommi. Pommi is struggling to control the position. Jaa tries to break free but Pommi pushes him back against the cage. Jaa wants to stall.
Jaa trying to control the position but instead, Pommi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jaa into the cage. Come on Pommi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3##BC# Pommi breaks the clinch.
Jaa misses with an uppercut. Pommi saw that one coming. A little feinted left hand from Pommi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jaa on the wrong end of a nice hook. Pommi swings for the body but Jaa moves out of range.
A big left from Pommi misses. Jaa dips to his left and cracks Pommi with an uppercut! Jaa throws a body shot but no joy. Pommi throwing a counter right hand but Jaa manages to avoid it. Jaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pommi. Jaa lands a slapping body shot.
#T4##CL# Jaa tries to keep at a distance but Pommi has taken the fight into the clinch. Jaa takes a shot to the head. Pommi lands on the inside with an uppercut. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jaa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pommi is keeping busy. Pommi scores with a nice hook to the head. Jaa tries to break free but Pommi pushes him back against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Pommi.
Jaa is trying to break the clinch but Pommi is controlling him. Pommi lands with a light punch inside. Pommi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaa backwards. 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 Pate Pommi will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Pommi dodges the punch combination from Jaa.
Jaa cracks Pommi with a good jab. Pommi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaa. Jaa misses with a hook. Pommi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jaa. Jaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pommi manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Pommi has managed to clinch.
Pommi lands a nice uppercut. Jaa trying to control the position but instead, Pommi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jaa into the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1# Jaa wants to break free but Pommi has control.
Pommi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Pommi lands with a right to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pommi. #BC# Pommi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tony Jaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pommi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Jaa throws out a loose jab but Pommi uses good head movement to avoid it. Pommi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pommi. Jaa scores with a jab to the body. Pommi moves away from the strike by Jaa. Pommi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Pommi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Jaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pommi throws out the jab. Jaa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2# A slow jab from Jaa misses its intended target. Pommi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL# and Pommi counters by clinching up. 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! Pommi lands a right hand. Pommi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pommi lands with a right to the head. Pommi pressing his opponent against the cage. Jaa tries to circle away but Pommi has him pinned against the cage. Pommi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pommi gets through Jaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pommi. Pommi lands with a right to the head. Pommi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaas head. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Pommi effectively controlling the action here. Pommi taking a breather. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Pommi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Pommi scores with a nice hook to the head. Jaa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC# Pommi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pommi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaa. Pommi moves out of range as Jaa strikes. Pommi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaa.#T4# Jaa swings widly with a right hand
#CL# and Pommi counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC# Pommi manages to break the clinch.
Jaa swings widly with a right hand
#CL# and Pommi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pommi. Pommi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. A short right hand to the side of the head by Pommi. Jaa looking to slow down the pace here. Pate Pommi has scored more points in the clinch so far. Jaa looking to slow down the pace here. Jaa seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. Pommi effectively controlling the action here. Jaa is trying to maintain a safe position but Pommi gets an underhook and turns Jaa into the cage. Pommi lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jaa being controlled against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Pommi dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Jaa misses with a combination
#CL# and Pommi counters by moving into the clinch. Pommi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaa can do to turn this around? Pommi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Jaa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pommi is keeping busy. Jaa is looking to control Pommi's arms but Pommi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jaa has his back to the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Jaa. Jaa swings for the body but Pommi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jaa throws an overhand right that lands on Pommi's shoulder, as Pommi tries to avoid the shot. Jaa looks to land a left hand but Pommi moved out of range nicely. Pommi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Pommi misses with a right hand and Jaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Jaa misses the target. Jaa scores with a nice strike. Tony Jaa seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jaa throws a right hand that misses
#CL# and Pommi counters by clinching up. Pommi avoiding damage.
#BC# Pommi breaks the clinch.
Jaa scores with a nice right hand.
Jaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL# and Pommi counters by moving into the clinch. Jaa is trying to push Pommi away but Pommi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Pommi stalling the fight.
A short right from Pommi on the inside. Jaa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2# Pommi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaa backwards. #BC# Pommi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jaa jabs Pommi right on the nose. Pommi blinks but takes it well. A solid leg kick lands there for Pommi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Pommi moves into range and clinches up with Jaa. Jaa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Jaa wants to stall.
Pommi scores with a shoulder strike. Pommi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Pommi is working Jaa over against the cage.#BC# Pommi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Pommi drives through and clinches with Jaa against the cage.
Pommi scores with a shot to the side of Jaa's head. #T3# Pommi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaa backwards. Jaa is trying to stall.
Pommi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaa backwards. Pommi avoiding damage.
Pommi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Tony Jaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pate Pommi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jaa is looking to control Pommi's arms but Pommi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jaa has his back to the cage. Jaa is trying to maintain a safe position but Pommi gets an underhook and turns Jaa into the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Pommi. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4# Jaa is looking to control Pommi's arms but Pommi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jaa has his back to the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Jaa.#CL# Pommi closes the distance and pushes Jaa back into the cage. Jaa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Jaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jaa tries to break the clinch but Pommi is controlling the position. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Jaa trying to stall but Pommi improves his position.
Jaa has a couple of punches blocked by Pommi.
Jaa trying to control the position but instead, Pommi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jaa into the cage. Jaa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight! Pate Pommi showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pommi, 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 Pate Pommi! Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Pate Pommi! Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Pate Pommi!
Pate Pommi wins by unanimous decision!
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