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Event:
QFC Tournament 732 Round 3
Date: Mar 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Dgholm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umbu.
A punch combination from Dgholm misses.
Dgholm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Umbu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Umbu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dgholm works over Umbu's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Dgholm gets tackled into the cage by Umbu. Umbu maintains the clinch.
Umbu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dgholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Umbu has Dgholm pressed against the cage, preventing Dgholm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dgholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dgholm misses with the head strike.
Umbu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Umbu.
Dgholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dgholm tries to throw a body punch but Umbu avoids it by throwing Dgholm back against the cage.
Umbu lands a shoulder strike.
Umbu stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Umbu. #T1#
Dgholm throws a head punch that misses.
Umbu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dgholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dgholm tries to throw a body punch but Umbu avoids it by throwing Dgholm back against the cage.
Dgholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Umbu.
Dgholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Umbu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Umbu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Umbu.
Umbu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dgholm throws a head punch that misses.
Umbu lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umbu.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Umbu as Dgholm tries to tie him up. #T2#
Umbu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dgholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Umbu blocks an uppercut.
Dgholm throws a head punch that misses.
Dgholm lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Umbu.
Umbu taking a breather.
Umbu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dgholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Umbu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dgholm is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Umbu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dgholm is trying to stall.
Dgholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dgholm.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Umbu.
A shot in the inside from Umbu.
Umbu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Umbu lands a right hand.
Dgholm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Umbu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Umbu to work.
Umbu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dgholm has a couple of punches blocked by Umbu.
Umbu controlling the action here for a moment.
Dgholm has a couple of punches blocked by Umbu.
Umbu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dgholm throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Umbu lands a left hand.
Umbu lands a hook that snaps the head of Dgholm backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dgholm is trying to force a seperation but Umbu has the dominant position.
Umbu lands with a right to the head.
Umbu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Umbu.
Umbu lands a shoulder strike.
Umbu'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.
Dgholm misses with a punch to the body.
Umbu scores with a shot to the side of Dgholm's head.
Dgholm throws a head punch that misses.
Umbu lands with a left to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Umbu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dgholms head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dadou Umbu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Umbu lands with a cross.
Umbu looks to land a left hand but Dgholm moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Umbu gets a clinch.
Dgholm tries to throw a body punch but Umbu avoids it by throwing Dgholm back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dgholm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Umbu lands a left hand.
Umbu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dgholm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Umbu just leaning against Dgholm, taking a breather.
Umbu lands with a left to the head.
Dgholm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dgholm is looking to control Umbu's arms but Umbu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dgholm has his back to the cage.
Dgholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Umbu lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Umbu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Umbu taking a breather.#T1#
Dgholm is trying to break the clinch but Umbu has him pressed against the cage.
Dgholm takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Umbu.
Umbu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dgholm misses with a body punch.
Umbu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dgholm backwards. #ROC2#
Dgholm is rocked!
Dgholm misses with some punches.
Umbu lands with a left to the head.
Oh Dgholm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Umbu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dgholm backwards.
Umbu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dgholm with a big uppercut! Dgholm tries to clinch up but Umbu pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dgholm to the mat! Dgholm covers up and Umbu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dadou Umbu!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 732 Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Dgholm blocks a head kick by James.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
Dgholm quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dgholm misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
James shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dgholm is trying to defend but James finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dgholm is looking to escape.
James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dgholm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
James is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
James wants to advance to full mount but Dgholm doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Dgholm looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but James is defending well. Dgholm quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! James has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dgholm celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dfhhb Dgholm!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 732 Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dgholm enables Masters to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dgholm manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Masters landing with the ground and pound.
Masters is looking to stand up but Dgholm won't let him.
Masters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dgholm is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dgholm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dgholm has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Masters is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dgholm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Masters working away.
Dgholm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A control attempt from Dgholm but he's now mounted!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Masters controlling his opponent.
It looks like Masters might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
A nice elbow there by Masters.
Dgholm is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dgholm has given up his back here. Will Masters look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#ES#
Dgholm manages to stand up with Masters still on his back. Eventually Masters drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Dgholm misses with a wild combination.
Dgholm misses with a body shot.
Masters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dgholm counters with a straight right hand.
Masters blocks a head kick by Dgholm.
Masters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dgholm as he jumps to the side.
Dgholm appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Dgholm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2#
Masters scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Dgholm has one foot on Masters's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters throws a head kick that misses.
Dgholm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dgholm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dgholm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dgholm. Masters shrugs it off though.
Dgholm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dgholm moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dfhhb Dgholm dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dgholm with a jab.
Masters moves to clinch but Dgholm breaks away
enabling Dgholm to counter with a crisp jab.
Dfhhb Dgholm is winning the standup battle so far.
Dgholm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dgholm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masters has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Masters misses.
Masters has his takedown stuffed
and Dgholm counters with a big head kick but Masters shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters slips a jab and a cross from Dgholm.
Dgholm scores with a decent looking hook.
Masters takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T1#
Masters shoots for a takedown but Dgholm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dgholm throws a quick counter head kick but Masters was just out of range.
A jab from Dgholm does it's job there.
Dgholm scores with a punch to the head.
Dgholm lands a head kick. Masters smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dgholm.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dgholm lands a high kick!
Dfhhb Dgholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Dgholm as Masters shoots in.
Dfhhb Dgholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Masters.#T2#
Masters tries for a takedown but Dgholm circles away easily
and Dgholm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dgholm misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Masters counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dgholm won't be happy with that.
Ken Masters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dgholm wants to control but Masters postures up.
Masters is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dgholm will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Masters's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Masters tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Dgholm is looking to regain half guard here but Masters keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Dgholm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dgholm is looking to regain half guard here but Masters keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dfhhb Dgholm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Masters takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Masters takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dgholm is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ken Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dgholm lands with a nice body punch.
Dgholm misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Masters shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dgholm napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Dgholm's face as Masters controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dfhhb Dgholm dominated that second round.
That's time! Dgholm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Masters or perhaps it was just good defense by Dgholm, which made it look bad.
Dgholm throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Masters is looking to score with low kicks.
Dgholm throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dgholm tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Masters shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Masters passes to side control. #T1##SUB2#
Masters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Masters controlling from side mount.
Dgholm is looking to regain half guard here but Masters keeps moving and retains side control.
Dgholm is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Masters tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masters has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dgholm seems a little lost for a moment, as Masters dominates the positioning.
Dgholm wants to get back to his feet but Masters is dominant here and he's now got Dgholm's back!#SUB2#
Dgholm fending off the submission attempt from Masters.
Masters gets his hands free as Dgholm looks to control. #T3#
Masters is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#ES#
Masters has his opponent's back but Dgholm is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Masters. #TD2#
Dgholm gets caught napping as Masters dives in and scores a takedown. Dgholm manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Dgholm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dgholm is trying to control the position but Masters postures up.
Dfhhb Dgholm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Masters in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Masters would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Masters postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dgholm keeping full guard, as Masters tries to pass.
Masters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good standup being displayed there by Dgholm as he connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dfhhb Dgholm.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dgholm, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Dfhhb Dgholm!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Dfhhb Dgholm!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Dfhhb Dgholm!
Dfhhb Dgholm wins by unanimous decision!
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