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Event:
QFC Tournament 854 Round 3
Date: Jul 05, 2018 |
#R1# Pickering uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glass.#TD# Glass closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Pickering gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Pickering really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Glass looking to control but Pickering is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Pickering wants to hold on but Glass pushes him away. Glass looking to finish Pickering with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pickering! Pickering is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Pickering tries to hold on but Glass postures up. Glass trying to control but Pickering is having none of it. Pickering is bucking up trying to escape but Glass cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1# Glass won't let Pickering get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Pickering regains half guard. Pickering has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Glass is working away from the top position though. Glass is looking to take a break and control but Pickering is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Glass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pickering on the ground. Pickering has hold of Glass's hands but Glass slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Glass drops an elbow to the side of Pickering's head. Glass looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Pickering is looking to control Glass's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pickering avoid being mounted? Pickering moves into full guard.
Pickering looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glass is one step ahead there. #T2# Pickering is trying to keep Glass in close.
#SUB2# Glass got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pickering has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Glass has managed to get both his arms back between Pickering's legs - danger averted. Pickering is trying to control the position but Glass postures up. Glass with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Pickering trying to keep a closed guard but Glass is proving a slippery customer.
Glass landing with the ground and pound. Pickering wants to hit a switch here but Glass passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pickering there! Glass raining down hammerfists from mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Glass pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Pickering working to try and regain half guard.
Glass has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pickering's face.
Pickering tries to lock up and control but Glass gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Pickering is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Glass lands a big shot there that rocks Pickering but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Glass is landing with some decent strikes but Pickering is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Glass in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pickering can't escape the position.
Glass landing strikes from the mount and Pickering is in trouble! Glass prevents Pickering from getting the reversal. Glass breaks from Pickering's wrist control and lands an elbow. 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! Glass connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T4# Pickering is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Glass with shots to the head and body - Pickering looks very uncomfortable down there. Glass unloading with bombs!#ROC# Pickering is rocked! Pickering is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pickering is still in real trouble! Can Glass finish him? Glass working away from the top, dropping strikes. Glass avoids the attempt from Pickering to control. Pickering seems to have recovered his senses. Pickering is bucking up trying to escape but Glass cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Pickering wants to hold on but Glass pushes him away. Glass putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Glass avoids the attempt from Pickering to control. Pickering is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waker Glass dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Glass slaps away a takedown attempt from Pickering, before circling back to the center of the mat. Glass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pickering can do to turn this around? Pickering shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. No luck with that takedown attempt from Pickering. Glass changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Waker Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Pickering. Pickering fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Pickering gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Pickering tries to score a power double leg takedown but Glass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pickering somewhat.#TD# Glass drives through with a takedown into Pickering's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Glass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Glass prevents Pickering from getting back to his feet. Glass is working Pickering over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Glass lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pickering is on top in guard.
#REVB# Pickering passes Glass's left leg - he's now in half guard. Glass is looking for a sweep. Pickering is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Waker Glass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Glass is refusing to be controlled, as Pickering sits in half guard. Glass is looking for a sweep. Pickering is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Pickering is trying to control the action in half guard but Glass is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Pickering not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Pickering throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Pickering wants to control but Glass is keeping him busy. #T2# Pickering has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Pickering wants to control the pace but Glass is squirming around nicely. Pickering sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Pickering tries to control but Glass wriggling away. Pickering is stalling here but it's allowed Glass to get half guard.
#T3# Pickering prevents Glass from improving his position. Glass missing with punches from the bottom.
Pickering seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Glass does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Glass tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Pickering wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glass keeps working. Glass wants to improve his position but Pickering is controlling well.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Glass gets back to full guard.
Pickering works a leg free and moves into half guard. Pickering 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. Pickering moves into full mount! Glass won't be happy about that! Glass is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pickering looking to control but Glass is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Glass wants to hold on but Pickering pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oliver Pickering will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Pickering scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Pickering creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Glass sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Glass tries to get back to half guard but can't. Pickering wants to stand but Glass has his arm trapped. Glass is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Pickering passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Glass! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pickering looking to control but Glass is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Glass is trying to escape the mount.
Pickering has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Glass's face.
#T1# Glass can't escape the position.
Glass sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Pickering is stalling here. Glass is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pickering seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Glass has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Pickering is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Glass off and has taken his back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pickering trying to control. Pickering missing with punches from the back. Glass trying to control the hands but Pickering breaks the grip. Pickering misses with punches from the back. A lull in the action here.
Waker Glass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SUB2# Pickering working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Glass is doing well to defend. Pickering seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Glass is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oliver Pickering!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 854 Round 2
Date: Jul 04, 2018 |
#R1# Glass loads up on a big right hand but Sellers slips the punch. Nick Sellers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Sellers gets in close and instigates a clinch. Sellers tries to stall but Glass uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Glass leaning against his opponent.
#BC# Glass breaks the clinch.
Sellers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Glass's waist but Glass gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sellers off to one side. Glass appears to be looking for a counter takedown. A big left from Glass misses. Sellers unleashes a big counter combination but Glass bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Glass leaves Sellers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Glass swats away the attempt to clinch by Sellers. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sellers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Glass circles away. Waker Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Sellers. Glass stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Glass wants it to stay on the feet. Glass stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Glass wants it to stay on the feet.#T1# Sellers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Sellers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD# Glass throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sellers was covering up waiting for the punch and Glass finishes the takedown easily into guard. Glass passes Sellers's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Glass slows the pace down in half guard. Ground and pound from Glass. Glass wants to pass the guard but Sellers is defending well. #T2# Glass lands strikes from half guard. Glass lands strikes from half guard. Glass is trying to control. Sellers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Glass lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Sellers is trying to maintain the position but Glass is very close to passing his half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Glass seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sellers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Glass is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Glass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sellers keeps working. 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!#SUB2# Sellers actively working from the bottom here. Sellers looks winded!#T3# Glass lands with a punch from half guard. Glass seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Glass is trying to control the action in half guard but Sellers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Glass scoring with strikes to the body and head. Glass seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sellers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Glass 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. Glass lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Sellers is looking to get back to full guard here but Glass has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Glass is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sellers has escaped the position, nice work there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sellers is being controlled here. #T4# Glass lands an elbow. Sellers takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Glass looks up at the clock and then as Sellers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Glass smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sellers gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Glass putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Glass is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sellers can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Glass breaks from Sellers's wrist control and lands an elbow. Sellers is in a horrible position here. Glass smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waker Glass dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Glass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD# Glass drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sellers tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Glass presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Sellers taking shots to the head. Glass with good strikes from the mount here! Glass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sellers can do to turn this around? Glass putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Glass landing strikes from the mount.#ROC# Sellers is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Glass with the ground and pound from mount. Sellers is still in real trouble! Can Glass finish him? Glass is in the full mount, landing strikes. Sellers is breathing heavily. Glass trying to control but Sellers is having none of it. #T1# Glass punishing his opponent with strikes. Sellers is looking to improve his position but Glass isn't that keen on the idea. Sellers seems to have recovered his senses. Sellers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Glass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Sellers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Glass lands a big elbow. Sellers tries to hold on but Glass pushes him away. Glass scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sellers?
Glass controlling from the full mount. Glass pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2# Glass tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Glass in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Glass putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Waker Glass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. 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! Glass trying to control but he's not successful this time. Glass with shots to the head and body - Sellers looks very uncomfortable down there. Glass content just to control the position here. Glass lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Glass working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3# Glass punishing his opponent with strikes. Glass controlling his opponent. Sellers is in a horrible position here. Glass smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Glass landing strikes from the mount. Glass controlling the position easily from mount. Glass lands a nice shot to the head. #T4# Glass working the ground and pound effectively.
Glass working Sellers over with strikes here. Glass lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Sellers! Glass sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Sellers and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Waker Glass!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 854 Round 1
Date: Jul 03, 2018 |
#R1# Glass slaps away a takedown attempt from Spucchia, before circling back to the center of the mat. Spucchia fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy body kick from Spucchia #TD2# so Glass counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Glass showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Glass is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Spucchia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glass is one step ahead there. Spucchia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Glass on the ground.#SUB# Spucchia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Glass stands and throws Spucchia's legs to the side, diving into side control. Spucchia bucks up and tries to throw Glass off but instead Glass has got his back!#T1# Spucchia is trapped and Glass is scoring with shots to the head and body. Spucchia tries to escape the position.
Glass punches Spucchia on the ear. Glass wants to control but Spucchia is keeping busy. Spucchia covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#SUB2# Glass working for the choke. Glass is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Glass gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Glass gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Glass apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Glass defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spucchia. Glass slaps away a takedown attempt from Spucchia, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mimmo Spucchia. That's going to take a lot out of him. Glass throws a hook to the side of Spucchia's head but Spucchia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Glass misses with a hook. Spucchia ducked under it nicely. #T2# Spucchia lands a jab to Glass's midsection. Glass misses with a straight right. Spucchia throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Glass counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spucchia! Spucchia is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Glass working the ground and pound. Spucchia is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Spucchia is looking for a sweep. Glass taking a breather here. Glass moves into full mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Glass scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spucchia?
Glass trying to control but Spucchia is having none of it. Glass has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Spucchia's face.
#T3# Glass takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Glass breaks from Spucchia's wrist control and lands an elbow. Glass avoids the attempt from Spucchia to control. Spucchia working to try and regain half guard.
Glass connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Glass takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Glass is landing with some decent strikes but Spucchia is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4# Glass lands a couple of good shots and Spucchia has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Glass controlling from the back. Spucchia trying to control the position but Glass manages to sink in the hooks. What can Spucchia do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Glass has the hooks in. Spucchia is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Glass connects with a big shot to the side of Spucchia's head.
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! Glass is punishing Spucchia with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waker Glass dominated that round. That's time! Spucchia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# No joy there for Spucchia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mimmo Spucchia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Spucchia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Glass momentarily.
Glass swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spucchia counters with a two punch combo. The fight stays on the outside here - Spucchia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2# Glass drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Glass scores with a couple of short elbows. Glass lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. This has been an exciting period of action! Glass looks up at the clock and then as Spucchia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Glass smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB2# Glass tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Glass has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! A lull in the action here.#T1# Spucchia tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Glass presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Glass lands a couple of good shots and Spucchia has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Glass connects with a big shot to the side of Spucchia's head.
You can see the frustration on Spucchia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Glass is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Spucchia. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Spucchia is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Glass lands punches and elbows. Glass is working the ground and pound. Can Spucchia escape? Spucchia is covering up but some of the strikes from Glass are getting through and doing damage.
#T2# Glass trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Glass keeps control of the position easily here as Spucchia tries to buck him off.
Glass is looking to finish with some ground and pound! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Glass lands with a hammerfist to the side of Spucchia's head. Spucchia is trying to remain composed but Glass is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB2# Spucchia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Glass. Glass is landing with strikes from the back. Can Spucchia hold on?! Glass is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#T3# Glass scores with punches from the back.
#ROC2# Spucchia is rocked! Spucchia is trying to get back to his feet but Glass has full control of the position and if anything, Spucchia has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2# Glass is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Spucchia knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Spucchia for a finish. Glass scores with punches from the back.
Spucchia is trying to remain composed but Glass is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Glass lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Spucchia hold on?!
Glass landing with strikes. Oooh a big shot gets through from Glass. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Oh Spucchia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4# Spucchia wants to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Glass landing with strikes. Glass is hanging on to Spucchia's back as he tries to escape.
Spucchia seems to have got his legs back now. Glass looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Spucchia is in bad spot here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Spucchia is taking damage to the body and head. Spucchia is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Spucchia covers up after that shot from Glass.
Glass is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Glass gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Glass gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Glass apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Spucchia lands a jab-cross combination. Spucchia shoots in for a takedown but Glass shows good takedown defense. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waker Glass 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Glass misses with a looping left.#TD2# Glass closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Spucchia to the mat! Spucchia manages to get full guard. Spucchia is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Glass dives into side control.
Glass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REVR# Glass works to advance to full mount. Spucchia defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2# Glass working for a guillotine from mount but Spucchia is in no mood to give up. Glass tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. BOOM! Glass connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spucchia tries to lock up and control but Glass gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Glass wants to control the pace but Spucchia is squirming around nicely. A nice elbow there by Glass.#T1# Spucchia tries to hold on but Glass postures up. Spucchia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Glass looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Glass drops a big elbow. That's hurt Spucchia! More shots from Glass and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waker Glass!
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