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Event:
QFC Tournament 734 Round 3
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Four shoots in and bounces Two off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Four makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Four throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Two works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Four postures up in Two's guard and throws a big left but Two blocks it.
Four prevents Two from getting back to his feet.
Four loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Four landing some decent shots from guard.
Four wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Four wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving. #T1#
Two wants to get back to his feet but Four is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Four pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now.
Four content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Four 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.
Four sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Two's guard.
Two is trying to stand back up but Four is controlling him
Four is controlling the pace.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Two blocking the ground and pound attempt from Four.
Four slips a nice elbow through Two's hands, connecting with Two's forehead.
Four thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Four not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Four throwing shots but Two is blocking nicely.
Four takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Four is keen to just control but Two is a slippery customer.
Four has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Four not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Four is keen to just control but Two is a slippery customer.#T3#
Four thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Two's head.
Four misses with a head shot. Two uses the momentum to regain guard.
Two is breathing heavily.
Four lands a couple of elbows.
Four pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now.
Four slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Four is looking to work some ground and pound but Two has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Four feints and as Two raises his hands in defense, Four changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Four controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Two avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Four scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Four landing some decent shots from guard.
Four stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Two swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twinkle Four dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Four shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Four stalling away here and it's allowed Two to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Two preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Four trying to control the position from guard on top but Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four throws a strike but Two rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Two won't allow Four to sweep him here. #T1#
Four looking to control.
Two is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Four throws his legs up looking for a submission but Two uses it to pass to side control.
Four tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Four is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Two wants to lay and pray for a moment but Four keeps working.
Four is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Two is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
Four is wriggling around trying to escape.
Two controlling from the full mount.
Two wants to control the pace but Four is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Four tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Two content just to control the position here.
Four wants to hold on but Two pushes him away.
Four is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Four sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Four tries to get to full guard but Two has control of the leg.
Two controlling the action here.
Four is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Two enables Four to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Two manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twinkle Two dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Four closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Four wants to take a breather but Two is having none of it.
Four working the head and body with strikes.
Four looks to land a strike but Two avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Two keeping moving, preventing Four from controlling successfully.
Two is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Four trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four is in close to Two's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Four lands a couple of elbows.
Four missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Four lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Four controls from within his opponent's guard.
Four in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Four landing some decent shots from guard.
Two wants to stand but Four is controlling the position.
Four is working Two over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Four trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
Two wants to stand but Four is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Four shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Four looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Two avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Four. #T3#
Four thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Two's head.
Still in half guard, Four seems content to control.
Twinkle Four has got the better of the ground game so far.
Four sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Two defending well though.
Two avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Four.
Two taking some punishment here, with Four in his half guard.
Four takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Four throwing shots but Two is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Four seems to be looking for submissions.
Four trying to control the action but Two is working from the bottom.
Four sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Two defending well though.
Twinkle Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Twinkle Four is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Four moves nicely into side control.
Four is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Two's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Four has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Twinkle Four comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Four 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Twinkle Four!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Twinkle Four!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Twinkle Four!
Twinkle Four wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 734 Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Two drives through with a takedown into guard.
Two postures up in John's guard and throws a big left but John blocks it.
John looking to hit a scissor sweep but Two is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
John has his foot on Two's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Two works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
John is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Two in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Two is looking to work some ground and pound but John has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two wants to control from the top but John keeps moving. #SUB#
Two postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! John is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Two, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Two is adopting a defensive guard.
John pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now.
Two looking to hit a scissor sweep but John is one step ahead there.
Two pulls John in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Two is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Two working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of John's head.
Two missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Two throws a big elbow that misses.
Two in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Two throws an elbow that misses. John uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Two's guard. Nice move by John!#REVB#
Two has control of John's left arm, preventing John from doing any damage.
John is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Two looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
John wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
John preventing the sweep.
John passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two holding on.
Two tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Two struggling a bit here.
Two is looking for a sweep.
John throws an elbow but Two slips to the side and avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Two manages to get back to half guard.
John prevents Two from improving his position.
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 Twinkle Two will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Two is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in John's half guard.
Two thows a huge punch but John dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. John manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
John throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Two accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
John trying to keep a closed guard but Two is proving a slippery customer.
Two throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two looking to pass the guard.
Two throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES2#
John uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1##TD#
Two feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
John pushes Two off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Two shoots in and bounces John off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
John wants to stand and escape but Two is having none of it.
John throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Two lands a couple of elbows.
John looking for a sweep. Not yet John, not yet.
Twinkle Two overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Two trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Two throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Two working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John wants to sweep here but Two controlling him for the moment.
John is breathing heavily.
John working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Two.
John throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Two throwing strikes from guard but John blocks nicely.
Two missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
John not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Two throws a big elbow that misses.
John avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Two passes John's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
John keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Two not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Two wants to free his trapped foot but John is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Two thows a huge punch but John dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Two looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Two not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
John keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
John has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Two is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Two drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Two throwing strikes from guard but John blocks nicely.
Two trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Two missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
John working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Two.
Two throws a big right hand that misses.
Two loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Two missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Two accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twinkle Two dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Two doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
John gets caught flat footed, as Two shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Two loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
John utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Two throwing strikes from guard but John blocks nicely.
Two trying to control but John is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Two thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
John thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Two is looking to improve his position.
Two moves into full guard.
John preventing the sweep.
Two 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Two lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
John looking to control.
Two working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
John is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Two gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Two holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Two is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. John is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Two escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. John gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
John trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
John won't allow Two to sweep him here.
Two seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
John tries to free his leg and advance position but Two is retaining full guard.
Two is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Two with the ground and pound but John uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Twinkle Two is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Two is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?#T4#
Two controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
John is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Two is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Two got a little sloppy there for a moment and John has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Two has managed to get both his arms back between John's legs - danger averted.
Two looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Two preventing the sweep.
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 Twinkle Two.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Two, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Twinkle Two!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Twinkle Two!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Twinkle Two!
Twinkle Two wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 734 Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Boo gets caught napping as Two dives in and scores a takedown. Boo manages to retain guard.
Boo is wriggling around but Two manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Two thows a huge punch but Boo dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Two is looking for a kimura but Boo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Two to get the leverage. #SUB#
Two is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Two.
Two winds up and cracks Boo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Two throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Two is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Two is working for a kimura but Boo is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Two throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Two looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boo is trying to stand back up but Two is controlling him
Two takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boo trying to control but Two postures up.
Two takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boo taking some punishment here, with Two in his half guard. #SUB#
Two is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Two working Boo over with strikes.
Two 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.
Two working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Two has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Boo defend it? Two steps over the head and cranks it - Boo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Two!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Twinkle Two!
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