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Event:
QFC Tournament 773 Round 2
Date: Jul 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hiradama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jones wants to stand up but Hiradama is controlling him.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Hiradama is proving a slippery customer.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Hiradama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to sweep here but Hiradama controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiradama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Hiradama is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB2#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Hiradama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones is trying to control the position but Hiradama postures up.
Hiradama pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hiradama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hiradama in particular looking to stall.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hiradama 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#
Hiradama darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Hiradama performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Hiradama stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones trying to control here.
Hiradama is controlling the pace.
Jones gets back to full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Hiradama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hiradama has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Hiradama passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hiradama slows the pace down in half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Hiradama has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is doing well to control the position and prevent Hiradama from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Setsuno Hiradama dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones wants to stand but Hiradama has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jones works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiradama is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Hiradama is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Jones in the domination position with Hiradama hanging on.
Hiradama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones wants to control but Hiradama is keeping him busy.
Jones tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hiradama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hiradama sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones wants to stand but Hiradama has his arm trapped.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiradama is not content to let Jones control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Hiradama fails with the takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hiradama.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hiradama.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hiradama as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3##TD#
Hiradama shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hiradama was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones is breathing heavily.
Hiradama lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Hiradama controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Hiradama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hiradama trying to control the position but Jones is working away. #T4#
Jones is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hiradama is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hiradama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jones tries to hold on but Hiradama postures up.
Hiradama controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones tries to lock up and control but Hiradama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hiradama stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Hiradama was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Hiradama throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hiradama is in Jones's guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Hiradama from controlling successfully.
Hiradama wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiradama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Hiradama looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hiradama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hiradama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones has Hiradama pulled in close to control his posture.
Hiradama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiradama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hiradama is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hiradama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Hiradama has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Hiradama looking to control.
#T3#
Hiradama is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hiradama stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Hiradama closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Jones tries to pull guard but Hiradama won't allow it.
Setsuno Hiradama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Jones.
Hiradama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Jones gets control of Hiradama's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Hiradama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Hiradama stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Hiradama trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones keeping moving, preventing Hiradama from controlling successfully.
Hiradama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Setsuno Hiradama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hiradama has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Setsuno Hiradama!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Setsuno Hiradama!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Setsuno Hiradama!
Setsuno Hiradama wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 773 Round 1
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Ferreira drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferreira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ferreira throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jones trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Ferreira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones throwing shots but Ferreira is blocking nicely.
Ferreira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ferreira controls his leg.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferreira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferreira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones controlling the action here.
Jones tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ferreira controls his leg.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Ferreira is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A punch combination from Ferreira misses.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Ferreira throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Ferreira saw it coming and moves away.
Ferreira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Ferreira tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Ferreira gets the takedown into side control.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Who's going to make the next move?
Jones gets back to half guard.#T4#
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones has control of Ferreira's left arm, preventing Ferreira from doing any damage.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Ferreira stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ferreira looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferreira's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Ferreira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferreira manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Ferreira's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Ferreira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Ferreira sees coming a mile off.
Eusebio Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ferreira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones landing a few short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferreira's guard. #REVB#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones passes Ferreira's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Jones slows the pace down in half guard. #ES#
Ferreira manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ferreira swinging wildly here.
Jones tries to clinch up but Ferreira circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferreira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.#TD#
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Ferreira fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferreira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferreira working some strikes from top position.
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!
Ferreira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferreira looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Jones wanted to stand there but Ferreira had control of the position. #SUB2#
Jones drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Jones as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ferreira screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Jones! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Thomas Jones!
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