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Event:
QFC Tournament 831 Round 4
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Saatana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Severe is fending him off so far but Saatana persists. Nope, Severe circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Saatana has managed to clinch.
Saatana holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Severe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Saatana can't fight it off and eventually Severe manages to take the fight to the floor. Saatana looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Saatana working for a triangle but Severe defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Saatana is looking for a triangle but Severe pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Saatana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Severe defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saatana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Severe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Saatana has his foot on Severe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Severe works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Saatana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Severe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Severe 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.
Severe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saatana's guard.#SUB2#
Saatana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Severe wants to get up but he can't break Saatana's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Saatana keeping full guard, as Severe tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severe wants to stand but Saatana has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Saatana controls Severe momentarily but Severe frees himself.
Severe wants to get up but he can't break Saatana's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Severe trying to control but Saatana is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Severe drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Severe as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Saatana screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Severe! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dan Severe!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 831 Round 3
Date: Feb 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Saatana tries to clinch up.#CL#
Saatana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saatana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Breezy up against the cage.
Saatana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Breezy.
#TD#
Saatana pulls Breezy into guard.
Breezy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Breezy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saatana looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Saatana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Breezy defends it easily.
Breezy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Breezy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saatana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Breezy has managed to get both his arms back between Saatana's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Breezy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saatana's head.
Breezy is fighting to break Saatana's control of his arms but Saatana is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Saatana is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Breezy frees his head nicely. Oh but Saatana has switched to an armbar! Breezy is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Suuri Saatana!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 831 Round 2
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Krol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krol looks to land a combination but Saatana avoids it well.
Krol throws a right and a left that Saatana avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saatana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krol throws a right hand that Saatana ducks under and follows up with a left that Saatana also avoids with ease.#TD#
Saatana gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Krol bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Saatana wants to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Krol.
Krol swats away the attempt to clinch by Saatana.
Krol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Krol misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Krol misses with the combination.
Saatana tries to counter with a takedown but Krol is quick to defend against it.
Saatana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krol defends well and Saatana ends up having to push Krol into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saatana shoots for a takedown but Krol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saatana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saatana fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Saatana drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saatana wants to control from the top but Krol keeps moving.
Krol wants to stand up but Saatana is controlling him.
Saatana trying to control the position from guard on top but Krol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saatana is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Saatana 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.
Krol is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saatana is controlling him.
Krol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saatana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Krol scores with a three punch combo!
Krol's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Krol duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krol swats away the attempt to clinch by Saatana.
Krol throws a right and a left that Saatana avoids nicely.
Mateusz Krol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Krol.#T3#
Saatana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saatana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krol.
Saatana tries to counter with a takedown but Krol is quick to defend against it.
Saatana doesn't manage to clinch there - Krol circles away.
Krol lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Krol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krol throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saatana tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Krol to counter with a crisp jab.
Saatana shoots in but Krol avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suuri Saatana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saatana circles away quickly and effectively.
Krol throws a right and a left that Saatana avoids nicely. #CL#
Saatana moves into the clinch.#T4#
Saatana is trying to maintain a safe position but Krol gets an underhook and turns Saatana into the cage.
Saatana looking to stall.
Saatana has a couple of punches blocked by Krol.
Saatana can't get the takedown.
Saatana looking for a takedown.
Saatana tries to stall but Krol uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Saatana controlling the action here for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saatana stalling in the clinch but Krol improves position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Suuri Saatana.
Some wild striking there from Krol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Krol dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Saatana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krol misses with a double jab.
Krol throws a right hand that Saatana ducks under and follows up with a left that Saatana also avoids with ease.
Saatana is looking to clinch but Krol is avoiding it.
#CL#
Saatana instigates a clinch.
Krol tries to break the clinch but Saatana is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Krol as Saatana tries to tie him up.
Krol avoiding damage as Saatana throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saatana is looking to control Krol's arms but Krol gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saatana has his back to the cage.
Saatana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Krol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Saatana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Krol wants to get back to striking at distance but Saatana won't allow it.
Saatana looking to slow down the pace here.
Krol is trying to break the clinch but Saatana is controlling him.
Krol is trying to push Saatana away but Saatana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Krol wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saatana is trying to maintain a safe position but Krol gets an underhook and turns Saatana into the cage.
Saatana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krol gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saatana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saatana wants to stall.
Saatana tries to pull guard but Krol holds him up against the cage and eventually Saatana drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suuri Saatana. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krol has had enough of the clinch but Saatana keeps him there for the moment.
Saatana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krol is looking to break free of the clinch but Saatana has double underhooks.
Saatana stalling in the clinch but Krol improves position.
Saatana is stalling here.
Saatana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krol.
Krol tries to break free but Saatana pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Krol tries to circle away but Saatana has him pinned against the cage.
Krol blocks an elbow strike from Saatana.
Saatana taking a breather.#T3#
Krol wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saatana has Krol pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krol manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saatana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krol is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Krol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saatana can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saatana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Krol pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saatana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krol lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Krol looks to land a combination. Saatana sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Krol lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Krol swats away the attempt to clinch by Saatana.#T4##CL#
Saatana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krol, pushing him back against the cage.
Krol looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saatana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Krol is trying to break the clinch but Saatana is controlling him.
Krol is trying to break the clinch but Saatana has him pressed against the cage.
Saatana is trying to drag Krol to the mat but Krol just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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!
A right handed body shot lands from Saatana.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krol is trying to push Saatana away but Saatana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Krol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Saatana tries to clinch there but Krol circles away.
Saatana doesn't manage to clinch there - Krol circles away.
Saatana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saatana tries to clinch but Krol moves out of range.
Krol throws a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Krol. Those never looked like landing.
Mateusz Krol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saatana tries to close the distance and clinch but Krol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saatana is looking to clinch but Krol is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saatana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saatana dodges the punch combination from Krol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krol scores with a decent looking hook.
Krol keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Krol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krol misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Saatana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krol throws a right and a left that Saatana avoids nicely.
Krol throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Saatana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Saatana wants to control from the top but Krol keeps moving.
Krol wants to get back to his feet but Saatana is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saatana trying to control the position from guard on top but Krol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saatana is standing up over Krol. Krol looks to escape but Saatana dives into side control.
Krol pushes Saatana away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Saatana gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2##SUB#
Saatana is working to tighten his grip on Krol's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Krol has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Saatana is really squeezing tight and eventually Krol passes out! Saatana breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Suuri Saatana!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 831 Round 1
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Saatana tries to clinch there but Allen circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Allen. No joy for Saatana on that attempt. #TD#
Allen gets the takedown into side control.
Saatana can't do much from the bottom here.
Allen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Saatana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saatana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saatana seems a little lost for a moment, as Allen dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saatana is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Saatana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Saatana tries to roll over but Allen keeps him under control.
Allen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saatana keeps working. #SUB2#
Saatana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Saatana actively working from the bottom here.
Allen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Saatana actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Saatana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Allen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Allen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Allen wants to control but Saatana is keeping him busy.
Allen slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Allen is looking for a kimura here.
Saatana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Allen is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB2#
Saatana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Saatana looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Allen decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL#
Allen moves into range and clinches up with Saatana.#BC#
Allen breaks from the clinch.
Allen keeps the fight on the outside.
Saatana fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Allen gets the takedown into side control.
Allen just content to control the position. #T4#
Saatana tries to bench press Allen off him but Allen keeps the position.
Saatana can't do much from the bottom here.
Allen trying to control the action but Saatana is working from the bottom.
Saatana is trying to get back to half guard.
Saatana gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Saatana looking for submissions off his back.
Saatana trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Allen 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##TD#
Allen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saatana napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Saatana avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Allen.
Allen working the strikes but Saatana uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Allen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saatana moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Allen is sitting in close to Saatana's body. Saatana has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Allen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Allen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Saatana.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Suuri Saatana!
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