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Event:
QFC Tournament 846 Round 3
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Dhawan throws a body shot but no joy.
DeMarco throws a low kick but Dhawan avoids it.
Dhawan misses with a double jab
and DeMarco counters with a good low kick that Dhawan was not able to check.
DeMarco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dhawan throws out the jab.
DeMarco throws a head kick that Dhawan semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Shikhar Dhawan has been cut.
A head kick from DeMarco lands but Dhawan takes it in his stride.
Dhawan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dhawan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeMarco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeMarco looks to land a body kick but Dhawan moved away.
Dhawan lands with a nice body punch.
Dhawan checks a low kick from DeMarco.
Dhawan throws a big counter combination but DeMarco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1##CL#
Dhawan clinches with his opponent.
Dhawan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dhawan.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from DeMarco.
DeMarco is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
DeMarco scores a nice knee to the body.
Dhawan pushes DeMarco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeMarco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dhawan fails to land.
DeMarco has a couple of punches blocked by Dhawan.
Dhawan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeMarco. #T2#
DeMarco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dhawan working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
DeMarco breaks from the clinch.
Dhawan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeMarco. That's going to slow Dhawan down. #CL2#
DeMarco instigates a clinch.
Dhawan managing to block the knees to the body from DeMarco.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dhawan misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeMarco taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dhawan.
DeMarco wants to stall.
Dhawan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Dhawan managing to block the knees to the body from DeMarco.
A knee to the head by DeMarco.
Dhawan lands with a left to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as DeMarco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dhawan pushes DeMarco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Dhawan.
DeMarco looks winded!
DeMarco throws a punch but it's blocked by Dhawan.
Dhawan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeMarco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dhawan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dhawan misses with the head strike.
DeMarco looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from DeMarco fails to land. #T4#
Dhawan lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Dhawan.
DeMarco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Dhawan as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dhawan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dhawan lands a hook that snaps the head of DeMarco backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Dhawan.
A short left from Dhawan.
A shot in the inside from Dhawan.
A short left from Dhawan.
Still in the clinch, Dhawan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Dhawan as the two fighters clinch.
Dhawan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeMarco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shikhar Dhawan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shikhar Dhawan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Dhawan rushes DeMarco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dhawan lands an uppercut.
Dhawan avoiding damage as DeMarco throws knees to the body.
Dhawan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeMarco misses with a knee to the head.
Dhawan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dhawan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dhawan lands a right hand.
DeMarco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dhawan is defending well for now.
Dhawan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhawan lands a left hand.
Dhawan misses with a body punch.
A short right from Dhawan on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Dhawan. #T1#
Dhawan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks DeMarco with a big uppercut! DeMarco tries to clinch up but Dhawan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples DeMarco to the mat! DeMarco covers up and Dhawan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shikhar Dhawan!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 846 Round 2
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
DeMarco throws a leg kick
and Ramirez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeMarco throws out a leg kick but Ramirez moves out of range and DeMarco only half commits.
DeMarco ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
DeMarco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeMarco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramirez checks a leg kick.
DeMarco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeMarco counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by DeMarco.
DeMarco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeMarco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramirez's sensitive parts.
DeMarco is looking to chop away at Ramirez's legs. #T1#
DeMarco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ramirez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. DeMarco saw that one coming.
DeMarco is trying to counter with his kicks.
DeMarco tried to score with a low kick but Ramirez checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Ramirez misses its target.
Ramirez jabs at DeMarco's body.
DeMarco misses with a low kick.
DeMarco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
DeMarco throws a solid leg kick but Ramirez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeMarco.
Ramirez is looking to counter punch.
DeMarco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ramirez is able to avoid easily.
DeMarco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Hector Ramirez has been cut.
Ramirez connects with the punch.#T2#
DeMarco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ramirez counters with a one-two to the body.
Ramirez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeMarco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeMarco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeMarco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from DeMarco. #CL#
Ramirez has closed the distance and engaged DeMarco in a clinch.
DeMarco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ramirez up against the cage.
DeMarco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T3#
DeMarco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DeMarco has Ramirez pressed against the cage.
Ramirez stalls.
DeMarco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
DeMarco breaks the clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A shot to the liver by Ramirez. Beautiful body shot.
DeMarco misses with a low kick.#CL2#
DeMarco instigates a clinch.
Ramirez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
DeMarco has Ramirez pressed against the cage.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as DeMarco controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antoine DeMarco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hector Ramirez's cut.
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#
Ramirez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by DeMarco.
A shot to the body from Ramirez misses
and DeMarco counters with a head kick. That will keep Ramirez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ramirez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
DeMarco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramirez lands with a cross.
DeMarco lands a head kick. Ramirez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Ramirez misses.
DeMarco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramirez's calf.
DeMarco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
DeMarco throws a low kick but Ramirez avoids it.
It looked like Ramirez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramirez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DeMarco. That one must have hurt.
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!
Ramirez misses with an uppercut
and DeMarco counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ramirez swings for the body but DeMarco moves out of range.
Ramirez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ramirez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
DeMarco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeMarco defending well as Ramirez loads up on a big left hand.
DeMarco avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
DeMarco scores with a kick to the body.
Ramirez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
DeMarco throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ramirez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from DeMarco.
Antoine DeMarco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeMarco scores with a kick to the midsection.
DeMarco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeMarco moves in looking to clinch but Ramirez pushes him off.
Ramirez is looking to counter punch.#T2##CL2#
DeMarco pushes Ramirez up against the cage in a clinch.
DeMarco stalling.
The referee calls for DeMarco to work.
#BC2#
DeMarco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Ramirez catches DeMarco right on the button with a cross.
Ramirez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
DeMarco tries to clinch but Ramirez is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeMarco.
#T3#
DeMarco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramirez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez connects with a looping right hand.
DeMarco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeMarco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramirez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeMarco misses with a head kick.
DeMarco tries a head kick but it misses.
DeMarco throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
DeMarco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Ramirez swats away the attempt to clinch by DeMarco.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeMarco.
DeMarco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramirez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeMarco connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramirez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeMarco. DeMarco obviously looking to wear him down.
DeMarco darts in trying to clinch
and Ramirez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of DeMarco's head but DeMarco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine DeMarco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hector Ramirez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
DeMarco looks to land a body kick but Ramirez moved away.
DeMarco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
DeMarco throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Ramirez is looking to counter punch.
Ramirez scores with a crisp jab that stopped DeMarco in his tracks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for DeMarco.
DeMarco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramirez throws out the jab.
Ramirez lands a jab.
Ramirez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
DeMarco throws a low kick, looking for Ramirez's leg but Ramirez calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez lands a glancing blow to the side of DeMarco's head.
Ramirez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeMarco misses with a leg kick
and Ramirez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
DeMarco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeMarco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramirez wants to clinch up but DeMarco keeps it at a distance.
DeMarco raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ramirez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeMarco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeMarco.
DeMarco throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeMarco avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
A low kick from DeMarco misses
and DeMarco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramirez blocks a head kick by DeMarco.
#T2#
DeMarco cracks the inside of Ramirez's front leg.
DeMarco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ramirez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeMarco doesn't seem bothered though.
Ramirez checks the leg kick.
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 combination from Ramirez does no damage.
DeMarco throws a sloppy head kick
and Ramirez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramirez moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
DeMarco has managed to clinch.
Ramirez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramirez pushes DeMarco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Ramirez to work.
DeMarco stalling.
DeMarco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
DeMarco leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
DeMarco breaks the clinch.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeMarco shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeMarco will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from DeMarco misses
and Ramirez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramirez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeMarco.
DeMarco throws a head kick that Ramirez semi-blocks.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Ramirez lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hector Ramirez.
Well DeMarco 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Antoine DeMarco!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Antoine DeMarco!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Antoine DeMarco!
Antoine DeMarco wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 846 Round 1
Date: May 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Arteta is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeMarco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arteta tries for a takedown but DeMarco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
DeMarco clinches.
DeMarco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arteta.
DeMarco gets underhooks to prevent Arteta's takedown attempt.
Antoine DeMarco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Arteta.
Arteta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeMarco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arteta wants to take the fight to the mat but DeMarco manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
DeMarco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Arteta in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
DeMarco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarco leaves Arteta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arteta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeMarco, right into the meat.
#T1#
DeMarco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeMarco feints and then cracks Arteta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arteta down.
Antoine DeMarco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeMarco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Arteta backs away, DeMarco returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Arteta's corner calls for a 1-2. Arteta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arteta throws a series of punches but DeMarco avoids them all with ease.
DeMarco stuffs the takedown.
Arteta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeMarco counters with a head kick.
DeMarco misses with a kick to the body.
DeMarco connects with an inside leg kick.
Arteta shoots for a double leg takedown but DeMarco sprawls well. He's pushed Arteta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arteta shoots in but DeMarco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arteta looks winded!#CL#
DeMarco gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Arteta is trying to break the clinch but DeMarco has him pressed against the cage.
DeMarco has Arteta pushed against the cage.
DeMarco just leaning against Arteta, taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as DeMarco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
DeMarco with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeMarco with a knee to the head.
DeMarco stalling.
DeMarco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3#
Arteta fails to pull guard.
DeMarco avoiding damage.
DeMarco effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Antoine DeMarco.
DeMarco throws a head kick that half lands.
Arteta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeMarco. DeMarco obviously looking to wear him down.
Arteta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
DeMarco drives through and clinches with Arteta against the cage.
Arteta tries to pull guard but DeMarco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arteta is trying to push DeMarco away but DeMarco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4##TD2#
Arteta jumps into guard, dragging DeMarco to the mat.
DeMarco slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
DeMarco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Arteta trying to control the position.
Arteta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine DeMarco dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
DeMarco moves out of range of the body kick.
Arteta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DeMarco defends well and Arteta ends up having to push DeMarco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeMarco throws a leg kick but Arteta checks it.
DeMarco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
DeMarco tries a head kick but it misses.
Angel Arteta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeMarco is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick from DeMarco lands but Arteta takes it in his stride.
DeMarco tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarco avoids the head kick by Arteta.
DeMarco fires out a quick counter leg kick but Arteta just manages to avoid it.
Arteta moves in looking to clinch but DeMarco pushes him off.
DeMarco scores with a nice body kick.
DeMarco thumps Arteta with a low kick.#T1##CL#
DeMarco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arteta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arteta wants to break free but DeMarco has control.
Arteta goes for a takedown attempt but DeMarco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Antoine DeMarco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Arteta.
Good exchange - Arteta coming out on top.
DeMarco slaps away a takedown attempt from Arteta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arteta should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Arteta tries to clinch up.
DeMarco scores with a nice body kick.
Arteta is breathing heavily.
DeMarco avoids the head kick by Arteta.
DeMarco looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2#
Arteta misses with a double jab
and DeMarco counters with a nice body kick. #CL#
DeMarco rushes Arteta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
DeMarco lands a good knee to the midsection. Arteta won't want to take too many of those.
DeMarco landing knees to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Angel Arteta has been cut.
DeMarco swings wildly with an uppercut but Arteta uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeMarco slowing the pace effectively.
DeMarco misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arteta trying to control the position but instead, DeMarco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arteta into the cage.
Arteta can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from DeMarco.
#KD#
DeMarco drops Arteta with a big knee straight up the middle! Arteta is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
DeMarco circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Arteta drops to the canvas, hurt badly! DeMarco follows Arteta to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoine DeMarco!
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