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Event:
QFC Tournament 781 Round 3
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
A big right from Norton misses.
Norton misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Killborne counters with a single leg into guard. Norton didn't expect that.
Killborne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Norton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Killborne trying to control but Norton is working from the bottom.
Norton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Killborne is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Norton keeping moving, preventing Killborne from controlling successfully.
Killborne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Killborne trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Norton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Killborne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Norton jabs Killborne to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Killborne manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Norton on his heels. He'll look to pass Norton's guard now, I'm sure.
Norton seems keen to control Killborne's posture.
Norton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killborne stopping the sweep attempt from Norton.
Killborne trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norton looking to control.
#T3#
Killborne is pushing down on Norton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Norton is fighting to maintain full guard but Killborne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Norton wants to control but Killborne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Norton manages to get to full guard.
Norton trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Killborne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norton was well out of range. Poor timing from Killborne.#CL2#
Killborne clinches.
Norton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Killborne has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Killborne drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Killborne has his foot on Norton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norton works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Killborne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Norton looking to sit in guard and control but Killborne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Killborne's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Killborne dominated that round.
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#
Norton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killborne was well out of range. Poor timing from Norton.
Norton misses with a double jab.
Norton misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Killborne 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.
Killborne wants to control from the top but Norton keeps moving.
Killborne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton is trying to keep Killborne in close.
Killborne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norton is keeping the position for now.
Killborne trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killborne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Killborne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Norton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Norton wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Killborne dodges the punch combination from Norton.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Killborne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Killborne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Norton is defending well.
Norton tries to circle away but Killborne has him pinned against the cage.
Killborne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Norris Norton has been cut.
Norton is trying to maintain a safe position but Killborne gets an underhook and turns Norton into the cage.#BC2#
Killborne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killborne circles away quickly and effectively.
Killborne flicks out a counter leg kick but Norton steps away.
Killborne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norton.
Norton dips to his left and cracks Killborne with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Kyle Killborne has been cut.
Norris Norton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killborne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3##CL2#
Killborne clinches up against the cage.
Killborne tries for a takedown. No joy.
Killborne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Norris Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Killborne.
Killborne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Killborne tries to pull guard but Norton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Killborne breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Norton. That snapped Killborne's head back.
Norton cracks Killborne with a good jab.
Killborne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Killborne closes the distance and pushes Norton back into the cage.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Norton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killborne is looking to take this one to the mat.
Norton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Killborne is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Killborne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton cracks Killborne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norton wants it to stay on the feet.
Killborne is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killborne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Norton's waist but Norton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killborne off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norris Norton dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Killborne drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Killborne in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SU2#
Killborne decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Norton lands a left and a right that send Killborne crashing to the mat, dazed. Norton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killborne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norton.
Killborne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Killborne slips under a jab from Norton.
Killborne wants to counter with a clinch but Norton pushes him away.
Killborne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Killborne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killborne is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Norton throws a series of punches but Killborne moves out of range.
Killborne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Norton fails to land with a series of punches.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killborne manages to avoid it.
Norris Norton is winning the standup battle so far.
Killborne has his takedown stuffed
and Killborne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
That has opened up Kyle Killborne's cut even more.
Norton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Killborne takes one on the button.
Killborne shoots in and drives through. Norton sprawls well.
Killborne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killborne fails to land the takedown.
Norris Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Killborne.#T2##TD2#
Killborne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Norton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Killborne trying to control but Norton is working from the bottom.
Killborne won't allow Norton to sweep him here.
Norton looking to control.
Norton wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Killborne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Norton looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Norton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Norris Norton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norton stalks Killborne and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Killborne's face. Killborne staggers backwards, shaken.
Norton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Killborne on the side of the head.
Norton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Norton throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Norton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Killborne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Killborne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Norton is just riding it out for now. Killborne eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norton is looking to improve his position.
Norton is refusing to be controlled, as Killborne sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norris Norton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Norton 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Norris Norton!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Norris Norton!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Norris Norton!
Norris Norton wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 781 Round 2
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Gomez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Killborne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Gomez 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.
Gomez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killborne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomez's guard. #REVR#
Killborne pushing down on Gomez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Killborne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Killborne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Killborne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez trying to control but Killborne postures up.
#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gomez wants to improve his position but Killborne is controlling well.
Gomez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Killborne lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Killborne working Gomez over with strikes here. #T2#
Gomez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Killborne connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gomez is trying desperately to improve position.
Killborne controlling from mount.
Gomez tries to lock up and control but Killborne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Killborne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Killborne landing shots from mount. #SU#
Killborne is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T3#
Killborne misses with the body kick
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Killborne will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gomez shoots and misses #TD#
and Killborne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gomez won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Killborne is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomez is defending well. #SU#
Killborne decides to stand back up. Killborne steps back and let's Gomez get back to his feet.
Gomez shoots in and drives through. Killborne sprawls well.
Gomez leaves Killborne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Killborne has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Killborne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
As Gomez looks to move away, Killborne throws a big counter combo but Gomez just gets out of the way.
Kyle Killborne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Gomez.
Gomez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gomez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Killborne has time to react.
Killborne closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. Killborne pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Killborne darts in and clinches Gomez up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Killborne dominated that round.
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.
#R2##TD2#
Gomez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Killborne is trying to defend but Gomez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Killborne manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Killborne clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Killborne wants the takedown. Gomez is fighting it off but Killborne persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gomez's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez pulls Killborne in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Gomez has an active guard here but Killborne has managed to pass into half guard.
Gomez is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Killborne lands strikes from half guard.
Killborne is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomez wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gomez is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Killborne has latched onto it... Big trouble! Killborne pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gomez is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Killborne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Killborne!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 781 Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Owning lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Owning lands with a nice combination. Killborne backs away looking to recover.
Owning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Owning missing with a left hand there. Killborne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killborne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Owning throws a hook but Killborne avoids it easily.
Owning fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Owning misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Killborne counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Killborne breaks the clinch.
Owning swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Killborne counters with a shoot takedown into 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!
Killborne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU2#
Killborne gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Owning lands a head shot.
Owning throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Killborne moves into the clinch.
Owning has had enough of the clinch but Killborne keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Killborne breaks the clinch.
Owning lands a really nice looking cross but Killborne seems unphased.
Owning misses the body punch #CL2#
and Killborne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Killborne ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Killborne no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2#
Owning trying to stand up but can't free himself from Killborne's guard.
Owning will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Killborne is controlling Owning's posture.
Killborne throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Killborne looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Owning is defending well. Killborne quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Owning has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Killborne celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Killborne!
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