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Event:
QFC Tournament 841 Round 4
Date: May 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Raper gets a clinch.
Raper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Raper.
Neckbreaker pushes off an throws an elbow but Raper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Neckbreaker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Neckbreaker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Neckbreaker trying to land knees to the body.
Raper lands a hook that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Raper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker working aggressively here.
Neckbreaker tries to land a knee to the head but Raper blocks with his arms.
Neckbreaker throws a head punch that misses.
Neckbreaker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Raper dodges an elbow strike from Neckbreaker.
Raper avoids the elbow strike from Neckbreaker, against the cage.
Neckbreaker is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slammy Neckbreaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neckbreaker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Neckbreaker pushes off an throws an elbow but Raper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Neckbreaker throws a head punch that misses.
Neckbreaker trying to stall but Raper improves his position.
#T1#
Neckbreaker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Raper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Neckbreaker.
Raper lands with a right to the head.
Raper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neckbreaker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Neckbreaker goes for a double leg but Raper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raper continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Raper moves into range and clinches up with Neckbreaker.
Still in the clinch, Raper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raper's elbow.
Neckbreaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Neckbreaker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Raper lands a body shot.
Raper gets through Neckbreaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Neckbreaker throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
Raper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neckbreaker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Raper landing knees to the body.
Neckbreaker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Neckbreaker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Neckbreaker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Neckbreaker is breathing heavily.
Raper lands a body shot.
Neckbreaker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Raper lands a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Raper as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raper.
Neckbreaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Raper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raper lands a shoulder strike.
Neckbreaker wants a takedown but no success here.
Neckbreaker throws an elbow but it misses.
Raper avoids the elbow strike from Neckbreaker, against the cage.
Neckbreaker wants a takedown.
Raper lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raper.
Raper lands with a light punch inside.
Raper is leaning against Neckbreaker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raper avoiding damage as Neckbreaker throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raper.
Raper lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raper.
Neckbreaker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brutus Raper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Raper moves into the clinch successfully.
Raper avoids a wild elbow strike from Neckbreaker.
Raper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raper gets through Neckbreaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neckbreaker pushes off an throws an elbow but Raper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Raper pushes Neckbreaker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Raper lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Neckbreaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Raper controls his hands.
Neckbreaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Raper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Neckbreaker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raper avoids it.
Raper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Neckbreaker misses with an elbow over the top.
Raper working Neckbreaker over with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Raper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Raper.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Neckbreaker is looking for a takedown.
Raper avoids a wild elbow strike from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with an elbow strike.
Raper digs a right hand into Neckbreaker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neckbreaker's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Raper 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##CL2#
Raper closes the distance and clinches.
Neckbreaker tries to land a knee to the head but Raper blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Raper.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Raper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raper leaves Neckbreaker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Neckbreaker gets tackled into the cage by Raper. Raper maintains the clinch.
Neckbreaker misses with a knee to the head.
Raper is pressed up against the cage. Neckbreaker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raper down to the mat. Raper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slammy Neckbreaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good work by Raper as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Raper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker tries a knee to the head but Raper blocks it.
Raper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raper using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Neckbreaker tries to land a knee to the head but Raper blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neckbreaker pushes off an throws an elbow but Raper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Neckbreaker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Raper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Raper digs a right hand underneath Neckbreaker's ribcage. Neckbreaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Raper pushes Neckbreaker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raper.
Raper lands with a short shot to the head.
Raper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raper dodges an elbow strike from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with an elbow strike.
Neckbreaker is trying to maintain a safe position but Raper gets an underhook and turns Neckbreaker into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Raper.
A shot in the inside from Raper.
Neckbreaker throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Raper pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raper lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Raper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Raper.
Raper unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Raper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raper blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Raper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raper crunches a lovely knee into Neckbreaker's ribcage.
Neckbreaker takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Neckbreaker fails to land.
Neckbreaker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Neckbreaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raper slowing the pace effectively.
Raper scores a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raper.
Raper lands a nice uppercut.
Raper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raper gets through Neckbreaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Raper avoids a wild elbow strike from Neckbreaker.
Raper scores with a shoulder strike.
Neckbreaker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Raper is defending well.
Neckbreaker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raper is working Neckbreaker over against the cage.
Raper lands with a left to the head.
Raper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Raper lands a good knee to the midsection. Neckbreaker won't want to take too many of those.
Neckbreaker looking for a takedown.
Neckbreaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Raper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raper working Neckbreaker over with knees to the body.
Raper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Raper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Neckbreaker throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Raper. #T4#
Neckbreaker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Raper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Neckbreaker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Raper is defending well.
A short right from Raper.
Raper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Raper.
Raper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Neckbreaker.
Raper avoids the elbow strike from Neckbreaker, against the cage.
A short right from Raper.
Neckbreaker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Neckbreaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Raper.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neckbreaker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Raper blocks an uppercut.
Raper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Raper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Raper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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##CL2#
Raper closes the distance and clinches.
Raper avoids the elbow strike from Neckbreaker, against the cage.
Neckbreaker throws an elbow but it misses.
Neckbreaker throws an elbow that misses.
Raper avoids a wild elbow strike from Neckbreaker.
Raper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raper blocks the elbow strike.
Neckbreaker has Raper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Raper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Raper lands an uppercut.
Raper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Neckbreaker tries for a takedown but Raper manages to get underhooks.
Raper lands a nice uppercut.
Raper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Raper blocks an uppercut.
Raper lands a hook that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
A shot in the inside from Raper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raper lands a hook that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
Raper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Raper avoids the elbow strike from Neckbreaker, against the cage.
Neckbreaker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Raper after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slammy Neckbreaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Raper lands a right hand.
Raper lands a hook that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Neckbreaker misses with an elbow strike.
Raper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Neckbreaker can't get the takedown.
A hook to the body from Raper.
Raper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Raper blocks an elbow strike.
Raper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Neckbreaker tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Raper.
Brutus Raper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neckbreaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neckbreaker.
Still in the clinch, Raper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slammy Neckbreaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Raper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Neckbreaker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Neckbreaker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Raper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Raper landing knees to the body.
Raper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Neckbreaker takes a shot to the head.
Raper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Neckbreaker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good body shot from Raper.
Raper gets through Neckbreaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Raper lands an uppercut.
Raper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Raper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Raper scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Raper as the two fighters clinch.
Raper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raper lands a right hand. #T3#
Neckbreaker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raper prevents it.
Raper lands a nice shot to the body.
Raper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Raper scores with a shoulder strike.
Raper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raper gets through Neckbreaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker is working for takedown but Raper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Raper lands with a right to the head.
Raper is leaning against Neckbreaker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Neckbreaker throws an elbow but it misses.
Neckbreaker misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Raper.
Raper scores with a shoulder strike.
Raper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Neckbreaker misses with a knee strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raper working Neckbreaker over with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raper.
Brutus Raper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Raper.
Raper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Raper pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Raper rushes Neckbreaker and presses him up against the cage.
Raper avoids the elbow strike from Neckbreaker, against the cage.
Neckbreaker misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raper dodges an elbow strike from Neckbreaker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
Raper pressing his opponent against the cage.
Neckbreaker working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Raper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raper has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Brutus Raper!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Brutus Raper!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Brutus Raper!
Brutus Raper wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 841 Round 3
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Raper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aiden did well to prevent Raper getting side control.
Aiden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Still in half guard, Raper seems content to control.
Raper wants to pass to mount but Aiden is defending the position.
Raper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aiden's head.
Aiden wants to get back to his feet.
Raper thows a huge punch but Aiden dodges it nicely.
Aiden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raper.
Raper trying to control from half guard but Aiden is working away.
Raper wants to pass the guard but Aiden is defending well.
Aiden is trying to stand back up but Raper is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raper is looking to advance position but Aiden won't allow it.
Aiden is trying to stand back up but Raper is controlling him
#T1#
Raper trying to control the action but Aiden is working from the bottom.
Aiden tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Raper manages to move to mount!
Aiden is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Raper unloading with bombs!
Raper landing strikes from the mount.
Aiden is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Raper raining down hammerfists from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aiden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aiden is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raper lands a couple of good shots and Aiden has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Aiden trying to get back to his feet but Raper is in full control for now.
Raper lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raper lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #SUB#
Raper is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aiden is defending well though. Raper let's go of the attempt for now.
Aiden looking very determined here, making life difficult for Raper.
Aiden is trying to stand back up.
Raper wants to control but Aiden is keeping busy.#SUB#
Aiden is trying to escape but he's just digging himself into more trouble. Raper manages to sink in the hooks and gets a rear naked choke to end the fight in impressive fashion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brutus Raper!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 841 Round 2
Date: May 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Wine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wine is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Raper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wine ducks under a wild hook from Raper.
Wine is looking for the big counter here.
Wine throws a head kick but Raper moves out of range.
Raper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wine.
Raper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wine misses with a body shot.
Raper throws a nice looking combination but Wine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wine closes the distance but Raper moves to the side
and Raper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Raper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raper defends it nicely.
Raper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brutus Raper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Wine.
Wine tries a head kick but it misses.
Timothy Wine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wine moves away from the strike by Raper.
Brutus Raper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wine fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Raper gets caught flat footed, as Wine shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Raper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wine defends it easily.
Raper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wine's guard. #REVR##T2#
Raper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Raper is pushing down on Wine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wine is fighting to maintain full guard but Raper has managed to sneak the leg through.
Raper is thwarting Wine's attempts to control the position.
Wine looks winded!
Raper controlling the action here. #T3#
Raper has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raper is working away from the top position though.
Raper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raper is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wine is trying to control but can't.
Raper slows the pace down in half guard.
Wine is looking to control Raper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wine avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raper is controlling the pace.
Raper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wine on the ground.
Raper is pressing down on Wine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wine is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raper is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Raper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raper.
Wine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raper is fending him off so far but Wine persists. Nope, Raper circles away and we're back to standing.
Raper checks a leg kick.
Wine dives in and grabs Raper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raper pushes down on Wine's head and hops out.
Wine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wine moves away from the strike by Raper.
Wine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raper counters with a nice uppercut.
Brutus Raper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Wine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wine throws a sloppy head kick and Raper moves out of range easily.
Wine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wine is breathing heavily.
Raper throws the left hand but Wine avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Wine throws a push kick but Raper slaps the foot to one side.
Raper misses with a straight right.
Wine slips under a jab from Raper.
Wine with a poor takedown
letting Raper counter with a right hand.
Raper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raper misses with a body shot.
A big right from Raper misses.
Wine slips a jab from Raper.
Wine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Raper misses with a wild body shot.
As Raper backs off Wine throws a huge counter combo but Raper manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Raper throws a shot from downtown. Wine moves away and avoids it.
Wine steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Raper.
Raper throws out a loose jab but Wine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wine ducks under a wild hook from Raper.
Wine drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Raper defends it well.
Raper throws a jab when Wine was well out of range.
Raper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wine.
Wine steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Raper.
Raper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raper looks to land a left hand but Wine moved out of range nicely.
Raper misses with the combination.
Raper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wine can do to turn this around?#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Raper as Wine shoots in.
Raper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wine avoids the body shot from Raper.
A swing and a miss from Raper.
Wine is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Raper looks to throw the jab but Wine is out of range.
Raper missing with a left hand there. Wine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wine moves out of range of the body kick from Raper.
Wine is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wine ducks under a wild hook from Raper.
Raper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4#
Raper throws a hook but Wine blocks it.
Wine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Raper defends well and Wine ends up having to push Raper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Raper misses with a body shot.
Raper sets himself, and Wine steps forward looking for the clinch! Raper avoids it this time.
Raper throws a hook to the side of Wine's head but Wine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Raper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wine defending well as Raper loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Raper dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Raper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wine on the side of the head.
Raper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wine.
Raper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wine tries for a takedown but Raper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Timothy Wine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wine.
Brutus Raper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Wine.
Raper throws a hook but Wine avoids it easily.
Wine feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raper throws a looping overhand right but Wine ducks down to avoid it.
Wine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Wine shoots in but no luck this time.
Raper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raper throws out the jab.
Raper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wine unleashes a big counter combination but Raper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Good exchange - Raper coming out on top.
Brutus Raper is winning the standup battle so far.
Raper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wine.
Raper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raper misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Raper scores with a jab to the body.
Raper looks to throw the jab but Wine is out of range.
A big left from Raper misses.
Wine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wine tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wine moves out of range as Raper strikes.
Wine wants to counter the offense by Raper and move into the clinch position.
Raper misses with a hook. Wine ducked under it nicely.
Wine is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Raper just misses with a punch to the body.
Wine tries a quick counter leg kick but Raper is wise to it.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Raper misses the target.
Wine slips a jab and a cross from Raper.
Wine unleashes a big counter combination but Raper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Raper misses.
Wine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raper throwing a counter right hand but Wine manages to avoid it.
Raper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wine misses with a takedown attempt - Raper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brutus Raper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Raper. Those never looked like landing.
Raper throws a hook but Wine avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raper lands a really nice looking cross but Wine seems unphased.
Raper swings for the body but Wine moves out of range.
Wine throws a leg kick but Raper sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Raper misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wine circles away quickly and effectively.
Wine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Raper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raper 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Brutus Raper!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Brutus Raper!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Brutus Raper!
Brutus Raper wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 841 Round 1
Date: May 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Martel has closed the distance and engaged Raper in a clinch.
Raper wants to take the fight to the mat but Martel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Martel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raper blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Raper pulls guard successfully.
Martel preventing the sweep.
Raper has his hands on Martel's head, controlling the position.
Martel tries to stand but Raper is controlling from the bottom.
Raper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martel wants to stand up but Raper is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Raper cracks Martel with a solid left hand.#T1#
Raper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Raper forces his way into half guard.
Martel wants to improve his position but Raper is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raper slips a nice elbow through Martel's hands, connecting with Martel's forehead.
Raper passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Martel!
Raper with a couple of short strikes.
Raper connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Raper scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Martel?
Martel tries to hold on but Raper postures up.
Raper connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Raper looking to finish Martel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Martel!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martel tries to hold on but Raper postures up.
Raper is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB#
Raper looking to isolate an arm here. Martel doesn't see it coming and as Raper extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Raper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brutus Raper!
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