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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 824 Round 3
Date: Jan 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Dormier throws the kick towards the body but Povinho avoids it.
Dormier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dormier misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Povinho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Povinho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Povinho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dormier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Povinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Dormier is retaining full guard.
Dormier being controlled here, momentarily.
Povinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Dormier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dormier seems keen to control Povinho's posture.
Dormier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Povinho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Povinho prevents Dormier from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Dormier keeping full guard, as Povinho tries to pass.
Povinho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Povinho wants to control from the top but Dormier keeps moving.
Povinho stops Dormier from standing up.
Povinho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Povinho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dormier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dormier has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dormier is looking to stand up but Povinho won't let him. #T2#
Povinho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dormier is one step ahead there.
Dormier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dormier wants to stand and escape but instead Povinho has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Dormier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Povinho defends well.
Dormier is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Povinho won't allow Dormier to get back to his feet.
Povinho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Dormier seems keen to control Povinho's posture.
Dormier is looking to stand up but Povinho isn't so interested in that idea.
Dormier is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dormier keeping full guard, as Povinho tries to pass.
Povinho lands a couple of digs.
Povinho trying to control but Dormier is working from the bottom.
Dormier wants to stand up but Povinho is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dormier connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Dormier takes the fight into the clinch.
Dormier stalling the fight.
Dormier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Dormier breaks the clinch.
Dormier is looking to clinch but Povinho is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Povinho misses the target.
No luck for Povinho with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Povinho tries for a takedown but Dormier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Povinho backs off Dormier throws a huge counter combo but Povinho manages to avoid it all.
Povinho dodges the punch combination from Dormier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caniel Dormier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dormier misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Dormier darts in and clinches Povinho up against the cage.#BC2#
Dormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dormier throws a right and a left that Povinho avoids nicely.
Dormier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Povinho.#CL2#
Dormier has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Dormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dormier throws the kick towards the body but Povinho avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Dormier.
It looked like Povinho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dormier misses with a low kick.
Dormier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Povinho fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Dormier misses.
Dormier takes a swing at Povinho's ribcage but misses.
Povinho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dormier slaps away a takedown attempt from Povinho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ze Povinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Dormier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Povinho, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dormier breaks from the clinch.
Dormier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dormier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Povinho dives in and grabs Dormier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dormier pushes down on Povinho's head and hops out.
Dormier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Dormier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dormier throws a body kick that misses.
Dormier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ze Povinho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dormier misses with the combination.
Dormier just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPovinho.
Dormier tries to clinch but Povinho is having none of it.
Dormier misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Povinho was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dormier.
Caniel Dormier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dormier lands the left hand.
Dormier throws a right and a left that Povinho avoids nicely. #T3#
Dormier throws a right and a left that Povinho avoids nicely.
It looked like Povinho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dormier misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dormier.
Dormier tries to clinch up but Povinho circles away and keeps his distance.
Povinho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dormier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Povinho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Povinho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Povinho drops back looking for a leg! Dormier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dormier manages to kick Povinho off! Povinho jumps back into Dormier's guard.
Dormier wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Povinho is pushing down on Dormier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dormier is fighting to maintain full guard but Povinho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dormier wants to get back to his feet.
Dormier wants to control but Povinho is keeping busy.
Dormier pushes Povinho off looking to stand but Povinho dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Povinho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dormier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dormier controlling the position well.
Dormier is trying to stand up here but Povinho is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caniel Dormier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Dormier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dormier misses with a double jab.
Dormier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Povinho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Povinho shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Povinho stops Dormier from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Povinho wants to work for an arm triangle but Dormier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dormier pushes Povinho off looking to stand but Povinho dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Povinho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dormier is just riding it out for now. Povinho eventually gives up the hold.
Povinho scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Dormier is trying to stand.
Dormier preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Povinho works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dormier really wants to buck Povinho off and get back to his feet.
Povinho lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Povinho working for a submission but Dormier is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Povinho lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You get the feeling that Dormier really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Povinho with shots to the head and body - Dormier looks very uncomfortable down there.
Povinho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dormier trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dormier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Povinho lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dormier hang on?
Dormier tries to hold on but Povinho postures up.
Dormier is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB#
Povinho looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Dormier holds on for dear life.
Povinho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dormier is looking to escape.
Dormier squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SUB#
Povinho working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dormier is trying to escape the mount.
Dormier wants to get back to his feet.
#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.#SUB#
Povinho jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dormier manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Dormier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dormier pushes Povinho away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Povinho gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Povinho trying to control the position but Dormier is working away.
Ze Povinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dormier is trying to buck Povinho off.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ze Povinho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dormier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Caniel Dormier!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Caniel Dormier!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Caniel Dormier!
Caniel Dormier wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 824 Round 2
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Povinho fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Edgar to the ground. Povinho is now in Edgar's guard.
Povinho looking to pass the guard.
Povinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Edgar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Povinho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Povinho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Edgar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edgar has his hands on Povinho's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Povinho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edgar's guard. #T1#
Edgar trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Povinho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edgar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Povinho.
Povinho is thwarting Edgar's attempts to control the position.
Povinho 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.
Edgar is holding on to half guard well.
Povinho is keen to just control but Edgar is a slippery customer.
Povinho working Edgar over with strikes. #T2#
Edgar wants to improve his position but Povinho is controlling well.
Povinho is trying to control. Edgar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edgar wants to control but Povinho is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Povinho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edgar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Povinho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Edgar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Povinho on the ground.#SUB2#
Povinho seems to be working for a kimura but Edgar defends the submission attempt.
Povinho trying to control from half guard but Edgar is working away. #T3#
Edgar trying to control but Povinho postures up.
Povinho is pressing down on Edgar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edgar is holding on for now.
Povinho takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Edgar is trying to maintain the position but Povinho is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Povinho is looking for a kimura but Edgar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Povinho to get the leverage.
Edgar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Edgar tries to get out of the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Povinho is nestled in close to Edgar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Edgar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Povinho scores with a couple of nice shots.
Povinho trying to pass the guard but Edgar defending well.
Edgar wants to control but Povinho is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Povinho is working for a kimura but Edgar is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Povinho looks winded!#SUB2#
Povinho is trying to work for a kimura but Edgar is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edgar wants to improve his position but Povinho is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ze Povinho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Povinho gets caught napping as Edgar dives in and scores a takedown. Povinho manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Povinho is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Edgar rolls with it to try and escape but Povinho cranks on the arm and Edgar is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ze Povinho!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 824 Round 1
Date: Jan 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Guzman moves into the clinch.#TD#
Guzman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Povinho sneaks back into half guard.
Povinho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Guzman throwing strikes from guard but Povinho blocks nicely.
Povinho looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Povinho looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Guzman is defending well. Povinho quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Guzman has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Povinho celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ze Povinho!
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