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Event:
Forever Free 2
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Monteiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Omega feinted with a counter takedown.
Monteiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monteiro moves in looking to clinch but Omega pushes him off.
Monteiro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
Omega has taken the fight to the clinch.
Omega tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Omega tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Monteiro smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Omega drives through and clinches with Monteiro against the cage.
Omega tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Monteiro just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Omega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monteiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monteiro throws a right and a left that Omega avoids nicely. #CL#
Omega gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Omega is pushing Monteiro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Omega blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Omega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Monteiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Monteiro is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Monteiro . #BC#
Omega breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Omega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monteiro , pushing him back against the cage.
Monteiro can't find room to land a body shot as Omega controls the action.
Omega misses with the head strike.
Monteiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Omega jumps guard but Monteiro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Britz Omega. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Omega jumps into guard, dragging Monteiro to the mat.
Omega is controlling Monteiro 's posture.#T2#
Omega has a closed guard, preventing Monteiro from standing up.
Omega is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Omega manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monteiro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Monteiro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Omega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Omega stands and steps away. Monteiro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Monteiro wants to clinch up but Omega keeps it at a distance.
Joshua Monteiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monteiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Omega paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Monteiro moves in looking to clinch but Omega pushes him off.
Monteiro is looking to clinch.
Omega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick by Omega misses
enabling Monteiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Monteiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Omega circles away.
#CL#
Omega pushes Monteiro up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Omega breaks from the clinch.
Monteiro tries to clinch but Omega moves out of range. #TD#
Omega drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Omega controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Omega stops Monteiro from standing up.
Omega is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Britz Omega dominated that round.
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##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Monteiro has knocked Omega down with a huge combo! Monteiro steps away and waves a wobbly Omega back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Britz Omega has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monteiro . Omega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omega shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Monteiro sprawls well. Monteiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Omega gets slowly back to his feet.
Monteiro throws a series of punches but Omega avoids them all with ease.
Omega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monteiro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Omega somewhat.
Monteiro cracks Omega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Omega looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monteiro is fending him off so far but Omega persists. Nope, Monteiro circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Britz Omega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monteiro blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Monteiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Omega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Monteiro looks to move away, Omega throws a big counter combo but Monteiro just gets out of the way.
Joshua Monteiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omega tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monteiro defends well and Omega ends up having to push Monteiro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Omega has a takedown stuffed.
Monteiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monteiro catches Omega with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Omega forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joshua Monteiro !
After the fight, Joshua Monteiro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 728 Round 2
Date: Feb 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Namargamadov stuffs the takedown.
Omega dives in and grabs Namargamadov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Namargamadov pushes down on Omega's head and hops out.
Namargamadov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Omega just manages to avoid it.
Omega closes the distance and clinches up with Namargamadov, looking for a takedown. Omega pushes Namargamadov against the cage but Namargamadov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khabib Namargamadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Britz Omega.
Omega has his takedown stuffed
and Namargamadov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Namargamadov keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Namargamadov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Omega.
Omega has a takedown stuffed.
Namargamadov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Omega backs away, Namargamadov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Omega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Namargamadov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Namargamadov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Omega.
Omega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Omega misses with a takedown
and Namargamadov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Omega's knee momentarily.
Omega looks winded!
Namargamadov leaves Omega with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Namargamadov tried to counter with a leg kick but Omega avoided it.
Omega shoots in and drives through. Namargamadov sprawls well.#T2#
Omega closes the distance and clinches up with Namargamadov, looking for a takedown. Omega pushes Namargamadov against the cage but Namargamadov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Omega shoots in but Namargamadov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Omega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Namargamadov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Omega wants to clinch.
Namargamadov slips under a jab.#T3#
Omega will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Omega tries to clinch up
and Namargamadov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Omega dives in and grabs Namargamadov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Namargamadov pushes down on Omega's head and hops out.
Namargamadov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Omega shoots in but no luck this time.
Namargamadov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Omega has his takedown stuffed
and Namargamadov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Omega's knee momentarily.
Omega throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Omega shoots for a double leg takedown but Namargamadov sprawls well. He's pushed Omega's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Omega backs away, Namargamadov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Omega gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Namargamadov counters with an outside leg kick.
Omega shoots for a takedown but Namargamadov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slow jab from Omega misses its intended target.
Namargamadov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Omega misses with a hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omega tries to clinch up.
Omega looks for a takedown but Namargamadov sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Namargamadov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Omega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Namargamadov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Omega just manages to avoid it.
Namargamadov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Omega tries to clinch up
and Namargamadov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Omega's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega tries for a takedown but Namargamadov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Namargamadov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Namargamadov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omega can do to turn this around?
Omega fails with the takedown.
Khabib Namargamadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Britz Omega.#T1#
Omega closes the distance looking to clinch
and Namargamadov counters with a nice leg kick.
Omega is breathing heavily.
Omega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Omega might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Namargamadov has got the better of the exchanges.
Omega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khabib Namargamadov is winning the standup battle so far.
Omega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Omega tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Namargamadov defends well and Omega ends up having to push Namargamadov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Omega fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Namargamadov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khabib Namargamadov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Omega or perhaps it was just good defense by Namargamadov, which made it look bad.
Namargamadov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Omega just manages to avoid it.
Omega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Namargamadov circles away.
Namargamadov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Britz Omega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Namargamadov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Namargamadov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Omega tries to clinch up.
It looked like Namargamadov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch but Namargamadov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Omega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Namargamadov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Omega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Namargamadov. No joy for Omega on that attempt.
Namargamadov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Omega misses with a takedown
and Namargamadov counters with a low kick, right behind Omega 's knee.
Omega shoots in for a takedown but Namargamadov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Namargamadov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Omega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Omega changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Namargamadov tries to avoid it but Omega manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Namargamadov to the ground. Namargamadov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Namargamadov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Omega just manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Omega or perhaps it was just good defense by Namargamadov, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Namargamadov misses its target.#T4#
Omega shoots in but Namargamadov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Omega shoots in for a takedown but Namargamadov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Omega shoots in for a double leg but Namargamadov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Namargamadov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Omega tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Namargamadov counters with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Namargamadov. No joy for Omega on that attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omega fails with the takedown
and Namargamadov counters with a good low kick that Omega was not able to check.
Omega fails with the takedown
and Namargamadov counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Namargamadov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body kick there by Omega.
Omega is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Namargamadov. No joy for Omega on that attempt.
Namargamadov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Omega is looking to land body kicks.
Omega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Omega throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Namargamadov's waist but Namargamadov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Omega off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khabib Namargamadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Britz Omega.
Namargamadov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Namargamadov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Omega shoots in for a double leg but Namargamadov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Omega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Namargamadov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Omega.
Omega misses with a takedown attempt - Namargamadov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Namargamadov tried to counter with a leg kick but Omega avoided it.
Namargamadov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Omega throws out the jab.
Namargamadov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Omega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Namargamadov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Omega looks for a takedown but Namargamadov sprawls well.
Namargamadov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Omega shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Namargamadov pinned against the cage. Namargamadov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Namargamadov feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Omega throws a leg kick that is checked
and Namargamadov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Namargamadov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Namargamadov misses its target.
Omega tries to clinch but Namargamadov moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Omega is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Omega tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Namargamadov counters with a leg kick.
Omega shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Namargamadov. No joy for Omega on that attempt.
Omega tries to clinch but Namargamadov is having none of it.
Namargamadov slips a straight right by Omega.
It looked like Namargamadov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Omega closes the distance and clinches up with Namargamadov, looking for a takedown. Omega pushes Namargamadov against the cage but Namargamadov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Namargamadov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Omega.
Omega tries for a takedown but Namargamadov circles away easily
and Namargamadov counters with a good low kick that Omega was not able to check.
Namargamadov avoids the body shot from Omega.
It looked like Namargamadov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Omega.#T4#
Omega shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Namargamadov but Namargamadov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Omega throws a leg kick that is checked
and Namargamadov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
No joy there for Omega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Namargamadov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Omega shoots and misses
and Namargamadov counters with a low kick, right behind Omega 's knee.
Omega wants to clinch up but Namargamadov keeps it at a distance.
Omega tries for a takedown but Namargamadov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omega tries to clinch up but Namargamadov circles away and keeps his distance.
Britz Omega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khabib Namargamadov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Omega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Namargamadov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Namargamadov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Khabib Namargamadov!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Khabib Namargamadov!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Khabib Namargamadov!
Khabib Namargamadov wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 728 Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Snook tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Omega drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Snook wants to sweep but no luck.
Snook keeping full guard, as Omega tries to pass. #SUB#
Omega got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snook has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Omega has managed to get both his arms back between Snook's legs - danger averted.
Omega seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Omega trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega wants to stand but Snook is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Omega wants to control from the top but Snook keeps moving.
Omega working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Omega throws a sloppy head kick and Snook moves out of range easily.
Snook wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Omega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snook shoots in looking for a takedown but Omega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snook's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Snook throws a nice looking combination but Omega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Omega tries to counter with a clinch but Snook shakes him off and moves away.
Snook shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Omega. No joy for Snook on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Snook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snook goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Snook jabs Omega right on the nose. Omega blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Omega dives in and scores a takedown into Snook's guard.#SUB#
Omega got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snook has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Omega has managed to get both his arms back between Snook's legs - danger averted.
Snook is breathing heavily.
Omega with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Omega makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Omega wants to pass the guard but Snook is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snook can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Omega controls the pace.
Snook seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Omega works over Snook with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Snook working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Omega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Omega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Omega wants to stand but Snook has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Omega wants to control from the top but Snook keeps moving.
Omega wants to stand but Snook has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Omega shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Snook eats them both and turns towards Omega to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Patrick Snook has been cut.
Snook fails with a takedown attempt.
Omega wants to counter the offense by Snook and move into the clinch position.
Omega slaps away a takedown attempt from Snook, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Omega misses with a two punch combination.
Snook is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Omega feints and as Snook raises his hands in defense, Omega changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Omega postures up in Snook's guard and throws a big left but Snook blocks it.
Omega wants to pass the guard but Snook is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snook trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Britz Omega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Snook's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Snook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Omega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snook.
Snook is trying hard to land a takedown here. Omega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Omega closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Snook sneaks out the side door and pushes Omega away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Snook throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Omega's waist but Omega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snook off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Snook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omega throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Omega fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snook sprawls well initially but Omega persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Snook is concentrating on defense, preventing Omega from advancing position.
Snook is trying to stand.
Omega seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Omega drops an elbow to the side of Snook's head. #ROC2#
Snook is rocked!
Omega perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oh Snook is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Omega is nestled in close to Snook, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Omega is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Omega landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Omega connects with a nice short shot to Snook's temple.
Omega really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snook. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Omega is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Omega passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omega raining down hammerfists from mount.
Omega controlling his opponent.
Snook really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Omega drops a big elbow. That's hurt Snook! More shots from Omega and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Britz Omega!
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