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Event:
QFC Tournament 879 Round 3
Date: Oct 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Yelnats Xiii lands with an uppercut that bounces Tournament off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Yelnats Xiii tries to sprawl but Tournament drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tournament not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tournament lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tournament perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tournament is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Yelnats Xiii reverses the position - he's now on top in Tournament's guard.
Yelnats Xiii stopping the sweep attempt from Tournament.
Yelnats Xiii being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Tournament keeping moving, preventing Yelnats Xiii from controlling successfully.
Tournament is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tournament has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#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.
Tournament looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tournament keeping moving, preventing Yelnats Xiii from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tournament 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yelnats Xiii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Tournament shoots in and bounces Yelnats Xiii off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yelnats Xiii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Tournament is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tournament.
Tournament with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Yelnats Xiii has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tournament should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Yelnats Xiii has tightened it up now! Tournament 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 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stanley Yelnats Xiii!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 879 Round 2
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
MacDonald shoots in for a double leg but Tournament sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tournament throws out a counter right but MacDonald avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Tournament throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. MacDonald tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tournament is in MacDonald's guard.
Tournament postures up.
Tournament chips away with some ground and pound.
MacDonald has momentary wrist control but Tournament slips an elbow through the middle.
Tournament landing some decent shots from guard.
Tournament chips away with some ground and pound.
Tournament slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament landing some decent shots from guard.
Tournament scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Tournament chips away with some ground and pound.
Tournament works over MacDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
Tournament landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
MacDonald is rocked!
Tournament is looking to pass into half guard but MacDonald pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now MacDonald is in guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tournament working for a triangle but MacDonald defends it easily.
Tournament keeping moving, preventing MacDonald from controlling successfully.
Tournament trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
MacDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tournament has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Tournament's legs - danger averted.#T2#
MacDonald is fighting to break Tournament's control of his arms but Tournament is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tournament bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacDonald's guard. #REVB#
MacDonald wants to sweep here but Tournament controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacDonald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tournament controls the pace.
Tournament passes MacDonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tournament landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tournament has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tournament lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Tournament tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tournament looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tournament seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
MacDonald manages to get to full guard.
Tournament stands up over MacDonald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tournament 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.
Tournament postures up.
Tournament cracks MacDonald with a solid left hand.#T4#
Tournament looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Tournament might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tournament postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tournament's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
MacDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tournament is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tournament lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tournament seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacDonald is breathing heavily.
Tournament is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Tournament 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##TD2#
Tournament gets a double leg takedown into MacDonald's guard.
MacDonald seems keen to control Tournament's posture.
Tournament works over MacDonald with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
MacDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tournament trying to control but MacDonald is working from the bottom.
Tournament content to stall in guard here.
Tournament's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament stands up over MacDonald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Tournament looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tournament keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MacDonald's head.
Tournament works over MacDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
Tournament has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tournament lands a couple of elbows.
Tournament makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
MacDonald working a defensive guard here.
Tournament sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacDonald's guard. #SUB2#
Tournament is looking for a kimura but MacDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tournament to get the leverage.
Tournament looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MacDonald with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh MacDonald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tournament slips a nice elbow through MacDonald's hands, connecting with MacDonald's forehead.#T2#
Tournament takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tournament connects with a nice short shot to MacDonald's temple.
MacDonald trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tournament in particular looking to stall.#ES#
MacDonald kicks off Tournament and gets to his feet.
MacDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Tournament sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
Tournament missing with a left hand there. MacDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacDonald slips a jab from Tournament.#T3#
Tournament misses the shot to the body.
MacDonald throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Tournament counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tournament.
Tournament is stalling in the full guard.
Tournament working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
MacDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tournament defends well.
Tournament lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tournament scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tournament seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tournament chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Tournament postures up and lands a big shot to MacDonald's brow.
Tournament controlling from the top position.
Tournament with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tournament distracts MacDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tournament passes into half guard.
MacDonald trying to control but Tournament postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Tournament is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Tournament showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tournament is looking to score with low kicks.
Tournament misses with a hook.
MacDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Tournament waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacDonald.#TD2#
Tournament drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tournament scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tournament lands a couple of digs.
MacDonald trying to control the position.
Tournament not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament landing with the ground and pound.
Tournament is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Tournament distracts MacDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tournament postures up and lands a big shot to MacDonald's brow.
Tournament makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
MacDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Tournament is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tournament postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silas Tournament has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tournament works over MacDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
MacDonald has momentary wrist control but Tournament slips an elbow through the middle.
Tournament with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tournament seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tournament gets to his feet and stands over MacDonald, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! MacDonald felt that one! Tournament unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save MacDonald from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silas Tournament!
A victorious Silas Tournament thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 879 Round 1
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Tournament shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fiala manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tournament working some strikes from top position.
Tournament controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tournament is one step ahead there.
Tournament scoring with some ground and pound.
Tournament 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament lands a couple of elbows.
Tournament stands up over Fiala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Fiala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tournament stands up over Fiala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Tournament makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fiala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tournament sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tournament is working Fiala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tournament is working Fiala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fiala can't keep his opponent in guard - Tournament advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tournament controlling the pace.
Tournament scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Tournament seems to be looking for submissions.
Tournament wants to pass to mount but Fiala is defending the position. #T2#
Tournament lands strikes from half guard.
Tournament perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiala is trying to get back to full guard.
Tournament slows the pace down in half guard.
Tournament working over Fiala with some ground and pound. Fiala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Tournament scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fiala tries to kick Tournament off but Tournament keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tournament lands a nice short elbow.
Fiala looks winded!
Tournament perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tournament seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fiala for as long as he can get away with.
Tournament drops an elbow to the side of Fiala's head.
Tournament working over Fiala with some ground and pound. Fiala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Tournament scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tournament slips a nice elbow through Fiala's hands, connecting with Fiala's forehead.
Tournament 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.
Tournament keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiala taking some punishment here, with Tournament in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tournament lands strikes from half guard.
Tournament lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Tournament dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fiala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tournament moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tournament throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fiala.
Fiala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fiala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fiala darts in looking for a takedown but Tournament gets double underhooks and turns Fiala into the cage.
Tournament circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Tournament counters with a single leg into guard. Fiala didn't expect that.
Fiala wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament works over Fiala with some ground and pound from guard.
Tournament content to stall in guard here.
Tournament works over Fiala with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Tournament content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tournament's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tournament with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fiala is breathing heavily.
Tournament postures up and lands a big shot to Fiala's brow.
Tournament is working Fiala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tournament works over Fiala with some ground and pound from guard.
Tournament looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Tournament trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tournament scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tournament is stalling in the full guard.
Tournament stands up over Fiala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tournament not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tournament landing with the ground and pound.
Tournament works over Fiala with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Tournament landing with the ground and pound.
Tournament stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tournament connects with a couple of short punches.
Tournament scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tournament scoring with some ground and pound.
Tournament looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tournament makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Fiala has momentary wrist control but Tournament slips an elbow through the middle.
Tournament is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tournament is working Fiala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tournament controlling from the top position.
Tournament postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tournament seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fiala looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Tournament dominated that second round.
That's time! Tournament's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Fiala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tournament is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fiala can do to turn this around?
Tournament misses with a body shot.
Tournament ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiala moves away.
Fiala only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tournament uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiala.
Fiala tries to clinch up but Tournament circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fiala. #TD#
Fiala gets caught flat footed, as Tournament shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Fiala is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A head punch on the inside from Tournament fails to land.
Tournament has Fiala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fiala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fiala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tournament lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Fiala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas Fiala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Tournament closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fiala did well to prevent Tournament getting side control.
Tournament is looking to advance position but Fiala won't allow it.
Well, if Tournament is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Fiala is looking for a sweep. Tournament is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tournament wants to free his trapped foot but Fiala is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tournament trying to control the pace.
Tournament lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Tournament is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fiala wants to get back to full guard.
Fiala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tournament slips a nice elbow through Fiala's hands, connecting with Fiala's forehead.
Tournament perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tournament scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tournament sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tournament continues to stall.
Fiala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tournament scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Fiala is in trouble now - Tournament has advanced to mount!
Tournament controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiala is bucking up trying to escape but Tournament cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Fiala that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tournament lands a heavy elbow.
Silas Tournament overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tournament lands a nice shot to the head.
Tournament with shots to the head and body - Fiala looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tournament landing strikes from the mount and Fiala is in trouble!
Tournament looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tournament pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Tournament working Fiala over with strikes here. #ROC#
Fiala is rocked!
Tournament is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fiala is still in real trouble! Can Tournament finish him?
Tournament tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tournament lands a big shot to the head and Fiala winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Silas Tournament!
A relieved looking Silas Tournament thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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