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Event:
Vereeuwigd 1
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Black shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Krygos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krygos swivels though and keeps the full guard. Krygos pulls Black in to control the position. Krygos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black distracts Krygos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Krygos looking for a sweep. Not yet Krygos, not yet. Black connects with a couple of short punches. Black throws a big right hand that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Black wants to pass the guard but Krygos is keeping the position. Krygos keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. Krygos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Krygos has wrist control.#T1##SUB2# Black drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Krygos dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB# Krygos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Black looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Black looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Black! #REVB# Black in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Black creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Krygos regains half guard, as Black was trying to land strikes. Krygos is not content to let Black control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Black 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. #T2# Black drops an elbow to the side of Krygos's head. 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. Black connects with a nice short shot to Krygos's temple. Krygos tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg. Black is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Krygos is breathing heavily. Black seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Black takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2# Krygos is rocked! Black lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Krygos! More strikes land and this one is all over! Black jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Black!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 778 Round 2
Date: Aug 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Zidane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Zidane is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control. Zidane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zidane's guard. #REVB# Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Black throws a big right hand that misses. Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Zidane has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zidane will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Black trying to control but Zidane is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Black has gone for a leg lock! Zidane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Black's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1# Zidane trying to control but Black is working from the bottom. Black wants to sweep but no luck. Zidane trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Zidane working some strikes from top position. Zidane scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Zidane won't allow Black to sweep him here. Zidane wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving. Zidane wants to stand and escape but instead Black has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2# Zidane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Zidane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Zidane lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Zidane throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zidane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Zidane wants to stand but Black is controlling the position. Black throws a big right hand that misses. #T3# Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Black is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there. Zidane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Black looking to sit in guard and control but Zidane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Zidane wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving. Zidane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Zidane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Zidane sitting in guard here, content to control. Zidane scoring with punches to the head and body. Zidane landing with the ground and pound. Zidane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4##SUB2# Black looking for a guillotine here but Zidane defends easily.
Zidane stands up over Black, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black keeping moving, preventing Zidane from controlling successfully. Zidane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Black looking for a guillotine here but Zidane defends easily.
Zidane trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zarko Zidane dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Black lands a nice shot that snaps Zidane's head back.
A head kick misses from Black. Black tries to clinch up but Zidane circles away and keeps his distance. Zidane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Black sprawls and moves away. Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Zidane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Black connects with a looping right hand.
#T1# Black throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Zidane counters with a single leg into guard. Black didn't expect that. #ES2# Black has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zidane has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2# Black breaks the clinch.
Zidane fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD# Zidane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Black quickly recovers to half guard. Zidane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Black on the ground. Zidane winds up and cracks Black with a swinging punch to the side of the head. 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! Zidane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Zidane is figuring out what he wants to do next. Black is trying to stand up here but Zidane is controlling him well. Zidane looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Zidane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2# Zidane throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely. Black is trying to maintain the position but Zidane is very close to passing his half guard. Zidane tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it. Black taking some punishment here, with Zidane in his half guard. #ROC# Black is rocked! Zidane lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Black! More strikes land and this one is all over! Zidane jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zarko Zidane! A victorious Zarko Zidane thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 778 Round 1
Date: Jul 31, 2017 |
#R1# Burns shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Burns fails in his attempt to clinch. Burns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burns shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Black misses with a double jab.
Burns wants to counter with a clinch but Black pushes him away. Pammy Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Black closes the distance and clinches. Burns drops down looking for an ankle pick but Black pulls his leg out and moves away.
Billy Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pammy Burns. Burns lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burns throws a head kick that Black semi-blocks.
Black's corner calls for a 1-2. Black obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Burns misses with a few strikes there.
#CL# Black instigates a clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns. Black throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burnss head. #BC2# Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
A punch combination from Burns misses. Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away. Black tries to counter by clinching up but Burns breaks away and moves out of range.#KD# Black lands a big uppercut and Burns crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Burns looks OK. Black waves Burns back to his feet!#ROC# Burns is rocked! 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! Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD# Black drives through with a takedown into Burns's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Burns looks winded!#T2# Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard. Black slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Black works over Burns with some ground and pound from guard. Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard. Burns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3# Burns keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass. Black slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A right-left combo lands from Black. Burns moves out of range of the body kick. As Black backs off Burns throws a huge counter combo but Black manages to avoid it all. Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD# Black throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burns tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Black is in Burns's guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Burns has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.#T4# Black controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet. Burns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Black stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Black throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Black dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Burns wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance. Billy Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD# Black lands a left and a right that send Burns crashing to the mat, dazed. Black thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Black finish him? Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black. Burns seems to have recovered his senses. Black drops his hands momentarily and Burns takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Burns is looking to clinch. #CL2# Burns clinches with his opponent.
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! Black stalls. A shot in the inside from Burns. Burns drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Black gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC# Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Black tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burns is able to avoid easily.#T1# Burns fails with a takedown attempt. Burns is breathing heavily.#CL2# Burns rushes Black and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Black breaks from the clinch.
Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns. Burns tries to counter by closing the distance. A kick lands to the mid section there for Black. Burns slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Billy Black is winning the standup battle so far. Nice shot by Black.#CL# Black clinches. #T2# Burns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Black blocks it with crossed arms. A nice right hand lands inside from Black. Burns wants a takedown but no success here.
Billy Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pammy Burns. Black stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Black.
This has been an exciting period of action! Black is struggling to control the position. Black has Burns pressed against the cage, preventing Burns from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Black is pushing Burns up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Black working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC# Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing. Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?#T3# Jab from Black. Burns is looking to clinch. Burns tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Burns tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burns. #KD# Oooooh!!! Black has knocked Burns down with a huge combo! Black steps away and waves a wobbly Burns back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Black getting the better of the striking in that exchange. 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! Some wild striking there from Black.
#T4# Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Black throws a body kick that misses. Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Black pushes his down on his head and steps out. Black misses with the combination.
Burns throws a counter combo. A leg kick checked by Black. Black connects with a looping right hand.
Black throws a leg kick that misses. Black lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burns shoots and misses #CL# and Black holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Black dominated that second round. That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Burns goes for a double leg but Black avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Black continues to drive forward. Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily. Black connects with a single shot there.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Burns avoids the elbow strike from Black, against the cage.
Black softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Black gets underhooks to prevent Burns's takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Black. Black softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burns blocks an uppercut.
Black lands with a short shot to the head. A frustrated look appears on Burns's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Black manages to break the clinch.
#KD# Black lands a big uppercut and Burns crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Burns looks OK. Black waves Burns back to his feet!#T1# Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burns with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily. Black throws a leg kick but Burns moved away. Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Black lands an overhand right. Black misses with a wild combination.
Black sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Black throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range. Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Black as he jumps to the side. Billy Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pammy Burns.#T2# Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Black paws at him with a jab and circles away. Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Burns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range. Nice sprawl there from Black as Burns shoots in. 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! Black lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Black. Black obviously looking to wear him down.
Some wild striking there from Black.
#T3# Black keeps the fight on the outside. Burns tries to clinch but Black is having none of it. Black checks a low kick from Burns. Burns fails in his attempt to clinch. Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center. Black throws a big counter combination but Burns scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD# Black shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burns manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Black with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Black stopping the sweep attempt from Burns. Billy Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Black's corner is telling him to maintain position. Pammy Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB2# Burns is looking for a triangle here but Black uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Black advances nicely into full mount. Black lands a big elbow. Billy Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Black unloading with bombs!
And that's the end of the fight! Billy Black showed his dominance in that final round. Well Black 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Billy Black! Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Billy Black! Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Billy Black!
Billy Black wins by unanimous decision!
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