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Event:
RISE 42
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Sterntz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sterntz lands in his opponent's guard.
Sterntz trying to control the position from guard on top but Four is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sterntz 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. #SUB2#
Four is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sterntz defends well.#SUB2#
Four working for a triangle but Sterntz defends it easily.
Sterntz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Four is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Four looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sterntz wants to get up but he can't break Four's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterntz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Four has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sterntz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Sterntz trying to control but Four is working from the bottom.
Four looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Four holds on and takes a little breather.
Sterntz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Four works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Four is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Four working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sterntz.
Sterntz trying to control but Four is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Four escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sterntz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sterntz throws a big right hand that misses.
Sterntz looking to pass the guard.
Four wants to sweep here but Sterntz controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sterntz wants to stand but Four is controlling his posture from full guard.
Four avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Four is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sterntz is aware though and is defending well.
Four keeping moving, preventing Sterntz from controlling successfully.
Sterntz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Four is pulling down on Sterntz's head. It's preventing any offense from Sterntz, at least for the moment.
Sterntz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sterntz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Four has a takedown stuffed.
Sterntz shoots in but Four avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3##CL#
Sterntz darts in and clinches Four up against the cage.
Sterntz is looking to control Four's arms but Four gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sterntz has his back to the cage.
Sterntz stalling in the clinch but Four improves position.
Sterntz seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Four is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Four is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sterntz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sterntz stalls.
Four is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jim Sterntz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Four.
Four changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sterntz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sterntz tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Four counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Four landing with the ground and pound.
Four lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sterntz has momentary wrist control but Four slips an elbow through the middle.
Sterntz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sterntz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Four postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Four content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Four must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sterntz looking for a guillotine here but Four defends easily.
Four lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Sterntz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Four should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sterntz has tightened it up now! Four should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jim Sterntz!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Sterntz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RISE 35 - Farina vs Alison 2
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Sterntz takes the fight into the clinch.
Sterntz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Four.
Four drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sterntz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Four misses with a body shot.
Sterntz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Four paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Four gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sterntz to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Four has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sterntz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Four looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Four on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Four tries to get out of the position.
Sterntz trying to control the position from guard on top but Four is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterntz lands a couple of elbows.
Sterntz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sterntz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Four utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sterntz stopping the sweep attempt from Four.#T1#
Four avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sterntz wants to control from the top but Four keeps moving.
Sterntz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sterntz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Four is proving hard to escape from.
Sterntz wants to control from the top but Four keeps moving. #SUB#
Four had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sterntz defends it easily.
Sterntz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Four swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Four utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Four is controlling Sterntz's posture.
Sterntz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #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.
Four manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sterntz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Sterntz looking for a guillotine here but Four defends easily.
Four lands a couple of digs.
Four is in close to Sterntz's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Sterntz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Four gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Four preventing the sweep.
Sterntz wants to stand but Four is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sterntz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Four doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Four manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Sterntz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Four controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Sterntz wants to stand and escape but Four is having none of it.
Four with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sterntz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Four cracks Sterntz with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Four avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sterntz has momentary wrist control but Four slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Sterntz looking for a guillotine here but Four defends easily.
Sterntz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Sterntz working for a triangle but Four defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sterntz has his foot on Four's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Four works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Four trying to control but Sterntz is working from the bottom.
Sterntz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Four stands up over Sterntz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Four connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Sterntz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Four can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sterntz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Sterntz has his foot on Four's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Four works his way back into a safe position though.
Four landing some decent shots from guard.
Four is in close to Sterntz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sterntz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Four gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sterntz has momentary wrist control but Four slips an elbow through the middle.
Sterntz keeping full guard, as Four tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Sterntz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sterntz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Four paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Sterntz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Four is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Four working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sterntz.
Sterntz tries to stand but Four is controlling from the bottom.
Sterntz stopping the sweep attempt from Four.
Sterntz looking to pass the guard.
Four looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Four controls Sterntz momentarily but Sterntz frees himself. #SUB#
Four looking for a guillotine here but Sterntz defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterntz tries to stand but Four is controlling from the bottom.
Four wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Four trying to control the position.
Four working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sterntz.
Sterntz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sterntz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Four swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jim Sterntz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sterntz wants to control from the top but Four keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sterntz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Four is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Four keeping moving, preventing Sterntz from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sterntz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Sterntz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Four has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sterntz has managed to get both his arms back between Four's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Four is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Four throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sterntz wants to control from the top but Four keeps moving. #SUB#
Four looking for a guillotine here but Sterntz defends easily.
Four looking for a sweep. Not yet Four, not yet.
Sterntz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sterntz trying to control the position from guard on top but Four is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterntz wants to pass the guard but Four is keeping the position.
Sterntz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Four tries to buck Sterntz off but Sterntz is having none of it.#T3##SUB2#
Sterntz tries for a kimura but Four is defending well.
Four is trying to get back to half guard.
Sterntz controls the position.#SU2#
Sterntz stands up and beckons Four to his feet. #TD2#
Sterntz gets a double leg takedown into Four's guard.
Sterntz controlling from the top position.
Sterntz trying to control but Four is working from the bottom.
Sterntz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sterntz wants to control from the top but Four keeps moving. #T4#
Sterntz pushes down on Four's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sterntz stalling.
Four is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Four manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Four keeping moving, preventing Sterntz from controlling successfully.
Sterntz preventing the sweep.
Sterntz passes Four's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Four tries to roll over but Sterntz keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Sterntz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sterntz tries to clinch there but Four circles away.
#TD2#
Sterntz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Four to the ground. Sterntz is now in Four's guard.
Sterntz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Four swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sterntz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Four's guard.#SUB#
Four is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sterntz is aware though and is defending well.
Sterntz wants to control from the top but Four keeps moving. #SUB#
Four is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sterntz defends well.
Sterntz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four looking for a sweep. Not yet Four, not yet.
Sterntz tries to free his leg and advance position but Four is retaining full guard. #T1#
Four keeping moving, preventing Sterntz from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Four is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Four with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Sterntz is looking for a triangle here but Four uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Four tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Four has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Four prevents Sterntz from escaping the position.
Four lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sterntz sneaks back into half guard.
Four is keen to just control but Sterntz is a slippery customer.
Four prevents Sterntz from improving his position.#SUB#
Four wants to work for an arm triangle but Sterntz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mr Four has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sterntz is looking for a sweep. Four is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Four wants to work for an arm triangle but Sterntz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Sterntz looking for submissions off his back.
Sterntz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sterntz is trying to stand.
Sterntz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sterntz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sterntz tries to kick Four off but Four keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Four looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sterntz is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Sterntz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Four scores with a couple of nice shots.
Four is looking to take a break and control but Sterntz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sterntz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Four pulls his head out easily.
Four wants to pass to mount but Sterntz is defending the position.
Sterntz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Four seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Four lands strikes from half guard.
Sterntz is pressing down on Four's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#ES2#
Sterntz has his feet on Four's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
Sterntz is looking to clinch but Four is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Sterntz moves into the clinch.#TD#
Four has clasped his hands together around Sterntz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Four is trying to get an arm triangle but Sterntz is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Four thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sterntz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Four trying to pass the guard but Sterntz defending well. #SUB2#
Sterntz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sterntz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Four there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Four showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sterntz 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Dixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Four manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Four showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dixon.
Rush Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Dixon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Four did well to prevent Dixon getting side control.
Dixon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dixon controlling the action here.
Four has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dixon is working away from the top position though.
Four wants to improve his position but Dixon is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four trying to control but Dixon postures up.
Dixon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Dixon seems content to control.#T1#
Four is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dixon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dixon's back!
Dixon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Four.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dixon trying to get back to his feet but Four is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Four working for a choke but Dixon reverses nicely into Four 's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Four can do anything to dispel that myth.
Four wants to sweep here but Dixon controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Four is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Four wants to sweep but no luck.
Dixon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dixon trying to control but Four is working from the bottom.
Four is trying to keep Dixon in close.
Four keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Four preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Four keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully. #T3#
Dixon postures up.
Dixon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Four throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dixon connects with a couple of short punches.
Dixon throwing strikes from guard but Four blocks nicely.
Dixon chips away with some ground and pound.
Dixon is in close to Four's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Four wants to sweep here but Dixon controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Four is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
Four wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Dixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Four controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Four wants to pass the guard but Dixon is keeping the position.
Four is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dixon seems keen to control Four's posture.#SUB2#
Four thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rush Dixon dominated that 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.
#R2#
Four darts in looking for a takedown but Dixon gets double underhooks and turns Four into the cage.
It looked like Dixon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Dixon tries to keep at a distance but Four has taken the fight into the clinch.
Four fails to pull guard.
Dixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Four fails to pull guard.
Rush Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Four.
Four fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Four jumps guard.
Dixon distracts Four with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Four 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! Dixon rolls with it to try and escape but Four cranks on the arm and Dixon is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Four!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 851 Round 4
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Ray tries to clinch but Four moves away #TD#
and Four counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Four won't allow Ray to get back to his feet.
Four wants to pass the guard but Ray is keeping the position.
Four controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ray fails to land with a series of punches.
Ray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Four.
Ray throws a jab when Four was well out of range.
Ray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ray tries to clinch but Four moves away #TD#
and Four counters with a takedown into side control.
Four staying calm.
Four tries to advance to mount but Ray instead regains half guard. #T2#
Four controlling the action here.#SUB#
Four is working for a submission of some sort.
Four keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Four seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ray for as long as he can get away with.
Four wants to free his trapped foot but Ray is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Still in half guard, Four seems content to control.#SUB#
Four is looking for a kimura but Ray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Four to get the leverage.
Ray won't allow Four to pass to mount.
Four content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Four is trying for a kimura here. Ray looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Four wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mr Four!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 851 Round 3
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Adamou dives in and scores a takedown into Four's guard.
Adamou has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adamou trying to control but Four is working from the bottom.
Four seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Adamou wants to control from the top but Four keeps moving.
Adamou won't allow Four to sweep him here.
Adamou looking to pass the guard.
Adamou being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Four can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Adamou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Four pulls Adamou in to control the position. #T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Adamou gets a takedown into half guard.
Four is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Adamou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Four is just riding it out for now. Adamou eventually gives up the hold.
Four keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
Four manages to get to full guard.
Adamou won't allow Four to sweep him here.
Four bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adamou's guard. #REVB#
Adamou can't keep his opponent in guard - Four advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Adamou wants to improve his position but Four is controlling well.
Four sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Four in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Adamou tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Four!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mr Four!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 851 Round 2
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Dixon clinches up with Four and pushes him back against the cage.
Four missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Dixon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Four can't fight it off and eventually Dixon manages to take the fight to the floor. Four looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Four controlling the position.
Four not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Four is keeping the position.
Dixon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dixon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Four controls Dixon momentarily but Dixon frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Four working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Dixon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Four keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Four has Dixon pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Dixon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Four trying to control here.
#T2#
Four wants to improve his position but Dixon is controlling well.
Dixon trying to control the action but Four is working from the bottom.
Dixon 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.
Four wants to improve his position but Dixon is controlling well.
Dixon stalling.
Four on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Four tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Four keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dixon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dixon controlling the action here.
Dixon is trying to control. Four wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Four moves out of range as Dixon strikes.
Four attempts a counter takedown but Dixon avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Dixon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Four did well to prevent Dixon getting side control.#T4#
Four tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
Dixon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Four manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dixon won't allow Four to sweep him here.
Dixon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Four looking for a sweep. Not yet Four, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Four is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rush Dixon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dixon throws a right and a left that Four avoids nicely.
Four shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dixon but Dixon pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Dixon moves into the clinch.#TD#
Four has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dixon is trying to keep an underhook but Four manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Four is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rush Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dixon tries to get to full guard but Four has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon trying to hold on to Four's head to control him but Four postures up.
Dixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Four working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Four is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Four trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dixon controls Four momentarily but Four frees himself.
Four throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dixon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Four drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dixon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dixon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dixon! #REVB#
Four wants to control but Dixon postures up.#T2#
Four tries to bench press Dixon off him but Dixon keeps the position.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Four keeps working.
Dixon working the head with strikes.
Four is being controlled here.
Four is looking for a sweep.
Dixon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Four tries to buck Dixon off but Dixon is having none of it.
Dixon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Four trying to remain calm as Dixon controls from the top position.
Four is trying to get back to half guard.
Dixon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Four is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dixon connects with a decent elbow.
Four is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dixon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dixon lands with a punch from half guard.
Dixon not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Four is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Dixon is tapping! Great win for Four!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mr Four!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 851 Round 1
Date: Jun 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Four takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Walker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Danga de danga de dang - Walker scores with a four punch combination!
Four takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Four takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Four clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Four lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Four is very close to passing his half guard.
Four is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Four thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walker is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Four there.
Four missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Four wants to control but Walker is keeping him busy.
Four working over Walker with some ground and pound. Walker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Four thows a huge punch but Walker dodges it nicely.
Walker tries to kick Four off but Four keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Four slips a nice elbow through Walker's hands, connecting with Walker's forehead.#ROC#
Walker is rocked!
Four is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Walker is hurt! He's hurt bad - Four fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Walker from any more punishment! Congratulations to Four! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Four!
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