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Event:
QFC Tournament 754 Round 2
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Jelcic fails with a takedown attempt.
Lane Jr is looking to clinch but Jelcic is avoiding it.
Lane Jr stalks Jelcic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jelcic's face. Jelcic staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Luka Jelcic has been cut.
Jelcic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lane Jr is fending him off so far but Jelcic persists. Nope, Lane Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Lane Jr shoots in for a takedown but Jelcic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lane Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jelcic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jelcic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lane Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Jelcic tries to sprawl out of it but Lane Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jelcic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jelcic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Lane Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lane Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jelcic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jelcic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lane Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Jelcic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lane Jr.
Jelcic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Jelcic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Joey Lane Jr has been cut.#TD#
Lane Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lane Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lane Jr throws an elbow but Jelcic slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lane Jr tries for a kimura but Jelcic is defending well.
Jelcic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lane Jr's best efforts.
Lane Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jelcic wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Lane Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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. Lane Jr connects with a nice short shot to Jelcic's temple.
Jelcic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lane Jr is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Lane Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jelcic sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jelcic trying to control but Lane Jr postures up.
Lane Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Jelcic wants to improve his position but Lane Jr is controlling well.
Lane Jr is taking a breather. Jelcic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lane Jr passes into side control, despite Jelcic's attempt to control the position.
Jelcic wants to control but Lane Jr postures up.#SU#
Lane Jr stands up.
Jelcic tries for a takedown but Lane Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jelcic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lane Jr. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Jelcic pulls guard.
Lane Jr looking to pass the guard.
Lane Jr trying to control but Jelcic is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jelcic wants to get back to his feet but Lane Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Lane Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lane Jr shoots for a takedown but Jelcic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jelcic thinks about the counter body kick.
Jelcic misses with a takedown attempt - Lane Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jelcic has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Jelcic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lane Jr sprawls well initially but Jelcic persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Lane Jr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lane Jr shoots for a takedown but Jelcic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jelcic unleashes a big counter combination but Lane Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jelcic tries for a takedown but Lane Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lane Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joey Lane Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Jelcic.
Jelcic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lane Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jelcic is breathing heavily.
Lane Jr tries to clinch up but Jelcic circles away and keeps his distance.
Jelcic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Lane Jr has closed the distance and engaged Jelcic in a clinch.
#T1#
Jelcic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lane Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Lane Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lane Jr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jelcic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lane Jr circles away.
Jelcic darts in looking for a takedown but Lane Jr gets double underhooks and turns Jelcic into the cage.
Lane Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jelcic can do to turn this around?
Lane Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jelcic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jelcic wants it to stay on the feet.
Joey Lane Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Lane Jr shoots in and drives through. Jelcic sprawls well.
Jelcic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jelcic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lane Jr.
Lane Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lane Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lane Jr tries to clinch but Jelcic moves out of range.
Jelcic shoots for a double leg takedown but Lane Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Jelcic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lane Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jelcic manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Jelcic moves out of range of the body kick.
Lane Jr throws a combination. Jelcic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joey Lane Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jelcic misses with a combination
and Lane Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Jelcic backing up. Jelcic nods at Lane Jr to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Lane Jr closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Lane Jr.
#BC2#
Jelcic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lane Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lane Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jelcic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Jelcic. No joy for Lane Jr on that attempt.
Lane Jr throws a series of punches but Jelcic avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Lane Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Jelcic rushes Lane Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Jelcic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jelcic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lane Jr is fending him off so far but Jelcic persists. Nope, Lane Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Lane Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jelcic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lane Jr pinned against the cage. Lane Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lane Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jelcic keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Lane Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jelcic tries to avoid it but Lane Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jelcic to the ground. Jelcic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jelcic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lane Jr.
Lane Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Jelcic scores with a body shot.
Jelcic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jelcic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lane Jr is fending him off so far but Jelcic persists. Nope, Lane Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Lane Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Jelcic, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Lane Jr 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Jelcic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lane Jr has picked Jelcic up and slammed him! Jelcic can't keep hold of the triangle and Lane Jr manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Lane Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lane Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jelcic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lane Jr tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Lane Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Jelcic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lane Jr.
Lane Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jelcic defends well and Lane Jr ends up having to push Jelcic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jelcic tries to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jelcic.
Lane Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jelcic scores with a nice right hand.
Jelcic lands a body shot.
Jelcic tries to clinch up but Lane Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jelcic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Jelcic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lane Jr sprawls well. Lane Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jelcic gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Lane Jr as Jelcic shoots in.
Joey Lane Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Jelcic.
Lane Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Jelcic circles away.
A combination from Lane Jr does no damage.
Jelcic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lane Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Jelcic backing up. Jelcic nods at Lane Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Jelcic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Jelcic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lane Jr's guard.
Lane Jr pulls Jelcic in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Jelcic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jelcic is fighting to break Lane Jr's control of his arms but Lane Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lane Jr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lane Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Jelcic throws a strike but Lane Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lane Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Jelcic is retaining full guard.
Lane Jr stands and throws Jelcic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jelcic dodges the ground and pound from Lane Jr.
Lane Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Joey Lane Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Lane Jr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jelcic shoots for a takedown but Lane Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lane Jr wants to clinch but Jelcic slips to the side
and Jelcic counters with a three punch combo that has Lane Jr backing up. Lane Jr nods at Jelcic to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Jelcic fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Lane Jr. #CL2#
Jelcic pushes Lane Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Lane Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Jelcic.
Jelcic gets underhooks to prevent Lane Jr's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Jelcic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lane Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jelcic is trying to keep Lane Jr in close.
Luka Jelcic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey Lane Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lane Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 Joey Lane Jr.
Well Lane Jr 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Joey Lane Jr!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Joey Lane Jr!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Joey Lane Jr!
Joey Lane Jr wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 754 Round 1
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Jelcic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Romek digs a good body shot into Jelcic's ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Romek. #CUT#
It looks like Luka Jelcic has been cut.
Romek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romek sets himself, and Jelcic steps forward looking for the clinch! Romek avoids it this time.
Romek scores with a leg kick.
Romek tries to close the distance and clinch but Jelcic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jelcic wants to counter the offense by Romek and move into the clinch position.
Romek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romek swings for the body but Jelcic moves out of range.
Jelcic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romek as he avoids it easily.
Romek misses the body punch #TD2#
and Jelcic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Romek's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romek looking for a sweep. Not yet Romek, not yet.
Romek is looking to stand up but Jelcic isn't so interested in that idea.
Romek looking for a sweep. Not yet Romek, not yet.
Romek controls Jelcic momentarily but Jelcic frees himself. #SUB#
Romek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jelcic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jelcic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Jelcic pushes down on Romek's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Romek is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jelcic seems to be looking for submissions.
Jelcic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jelcic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jelcic works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Romek is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Romek is wriggling around trying to escape.
Romek tries to buck Jelcic off but he can't manage it.
Jelcic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jelcic scoring with strikes but Romek is staying in there.
Jelcic avoids the attempt from Romek to control.
Romek trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jelcic controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Jelcic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jelcic controlling the position easily from mount.
Jelcic trying to control but Romek is having none of it.
Romek is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jelcic controlling from mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Romek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jelcic putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jelcic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jelcic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jelcic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jelcic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Jelcic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luka Jelcic's cut.
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##TD2#
Jelcic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Romek on his heels. He'll look to pass Romek's guard now, I'm sure.
Romek 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.
Jelcic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romek is looking to sweep but instead, Jelcic has passed into half guard.
Romek is trying to get back to full guard.
Romek trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jelcic manages to pass to mount!
Romek can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jelcic is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jelcic scoring with strikes but Romek is staying in there.
Jelcic pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T1#
Jelcic controlling from mount.
Romek taking shots to the head.
Romek is bucking up trying to escape but Jelcic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Luka Jelcic has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Jelcic looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jelcic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jelcic avoids the attempt from Romek to control.
Jelcic controlling the pace for now. #SU2#
Jelcic stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T2#
Romek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jelcic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jelcic wants to counter the offense by Romek and move into the clinch position.
Romek lands a glancing blow to the side of Jelcic's head.
Romek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romek is looking to clinch but Jelcic is avoiding it.
Jelcic avoids the head kick by Romek.
Jelcic is looking for the big counter here.
Romek throws out a leg kick but Jelcic moves out of range and Romek only half commits.
Jelcic unleashes a big counter combination but Romek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Romek throws a head kick but Jelcic moves out of range.
Pan Romek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romek throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jelcic lands a head kick!
Romek misses with a wild combination.
Jelcic swats away the attempt to clinch by Romek.
Jelcic swats away the attempt to clinch by Romek.#T3#
Romek misses with a leg kick.
Romek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Jelcic counters by clinching up.
Jelcic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Romek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Romek is pressed up against the cage. Jelcic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romek down to the mat. Romek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jelcic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Romek sprawls well. Romek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jelcic gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Romek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romek misses with a double jab
and Jelcic counters with a leg kick.
Romek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Romek enables Jelcic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Romek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Romek wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jelcic manages to pass to side control.
Romek is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Jelcic stops Romek from getting back to his feet.
Jelcic passes to full mount!
Romek regains half guard.
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!
Jelcic trying to control the pace.
Romek is trying to maintain the position but Jelcic is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Jelcic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Jelcic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luka Jelcic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Romek gets tackled into the cage by Jelcic. Jelcic maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Jelcic pulls Romek into guard.
Romek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Jelcic is looking for a triangle but Romek pushes his legs off easily.
Romek looking to sit in guard and control but Jelcic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jelcic postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jelcic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Romek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jelcic is controlling him.
Jelcic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SU2#
Romek is working an open guard so Jelcic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jelcic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romek tries to avoid it but Jelcic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romek to the ground. Romek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romek looks to score with a jab to the body but Jelcic is just out of range.
Romek throws a right and a left that Jelcic avoids nicely.
Jelcic is looking for the big counter here.
Jelcic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romek lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jelcic backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
Jelcic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Romek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Jelcic pulls guard. #SUB2#
Romek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jelcic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romek has managed to get both his arms back between Jelcic's legs - danger averted.
Romek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Jelcic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jelcic wants to control from the top but Romek keeps moving.
Jelcic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Romek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jelcic is controlling him.
Jelcic trying to control but Romek is working from the bottom.
Jelcic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jelcic passes Romek's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Romek wants to get back to full guard but Jelcic has passed into side control.
Romek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jelcic has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Jelcic has hold of Romek's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Romek tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jelcic cranks the arm and Romek screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Romek, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luka Jelcic!
During a confident post fight interview, Luka Jelcic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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