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Event:
QFC Tournament 885 Round 3
Date: Nov 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Paul lands with a nice body punch.
Paul throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Mark counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Paul is wriggling around but Mark manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mark throwing shots but Paul is blocking nicely.
Mark prevents Paul from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mark in particular looking to stall.
Mark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark stops Paul from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Mark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Mark stops Paul from getting back to his feet.
Mark content to control rather than advance. #ES#
Paul kicks Mark off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Paul falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
so Mark counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Paul can't keep his opponent in guard - Mark advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Paul wants to get back to his feet.
Paul trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mark tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Paul defends well and Mark ends up having to push Paul into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paul lands a slapping body shot.
Paul tries to bum rush Mark with a series of wild strikes but Mark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Paul throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Mark counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mark's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Den Mark 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#
Mark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paul as he avoids it easily.
Paul shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mark as he jumps to the side.
Paul lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paul.
Paul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mark circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul throws a nice looking combination but Mark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mark stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Mark or perhaps it was just good defense by Paul, which made it look bad.
Paul looks to land a combination but Mark avoids it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Paul!
Mark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paul is fending him off so far but Mark persists. Nope, Paul circles away and we're back to standing.
Aaron Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Den Mark.
Paul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mark backs up against the cage.
Paul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Paul stuffs the takedown attempt from Mark. Mark gets slowly back to his feet.
Paul is looking for a counter combo.
Paul falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Mark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul is trying to stand up here but Mark is controlling him well.
Mark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Mark is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Mark controlling the pace.
Paul tries to kick Mark off but Mark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mark is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paul looks to land a combination but Mark avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Paul dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Paul lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mark avoids the head kick by Paul.
Mark checks a leg kick.
Paul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mark.
Paul dodges the punch combination from Mark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Mark counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Paul pushes Mark off and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Mark shoots for a takedown but Paul saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aaron Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paul.
Mark shoots in for a takedown but Paul shows good takedown defense.
A right-left combo lands from Paul.
Paul throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Mark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mark can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Paul is defending against the submission attempts here by Mark.
Paul is trying to stand back up but Mark is controlling him
#T2#
Mark controlling the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T3#
Paul is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mark drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paul defends it well.
Paul stuffs the takedown.
Aaron Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Den Mark.
Mark blocks a head kick by Paul.
Mark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul.
Mark is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paul with a body shot.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mark is defended easily by Paul.
Paul tries to counter by clinching up but Mark breaks away and moves out of range.
Mark swings widly with a right hand
and Paul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Mark counters with a shoot takedown. Paul fights it but they end up in guard.
Paul wants to stand but Mark is controlling the position.
Den Mark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Paul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paul has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Aaron Paul!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Aaron Paul!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Aaron Paul!
Aaron Paul wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 885 Round 2
Date: Nov 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Torres shoots in and drives through. Mark sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Mark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Torres drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mark is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Torres sees it coming and defends easily.
Torres wants to control but Mark is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Mark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Torres is looking to control Mark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted?
Torres wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Torres wants to clinch.
Torres closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Mark counters with a takedown into side control.
Torres wants to get back to his feet but Mark is dominant here and he's now got Torres's back!#T3#
Mark biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mark avoiding Torres 's attempts to control his hands.
Mark controls the position.
It looks like Mark 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.#T4##SUB2#
Mark working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Torres is doing well to defend. Mark seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Torres is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Den Mark!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 885 Round 1
Date: Nov 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Mark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mark shoots and misses
and Delm counters with a series of strikes. Mark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Delm closes the distance and pushes Mark back into the cage.
Delm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Delm lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Delm.
Delm holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Delm stalling against the cage.
Delm receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Mark tries for a takedown but Delm manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Delm tries a body shot but Mark blocks it.
#TD#
Mark manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Delm content to stall in guard here.
Mark 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 few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mark is taking a breather. Delm says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Delm is looking to improve his position.
Mark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Delm trying to hold on to Mark's head to control him but Mark postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Delm can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Delm wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Delm stuns Mark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Delm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delm misses with the combination.
Mark drops down looking for a counter takedown but Delm sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvar Delm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Mark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Delm was covering up waiting for the punch and Mark finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Delm looking to control.
Mark controls from within his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delm is pulling down on Mark's head to control his posture. #T1#
Mark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Delm working a defensive guard but Mark passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Delm keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mark stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mark needs to keep his hands up - Delm had a free shot at his head there.
Delm lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Delm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Delm gets caught flat footed, as Mark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Delm is looking to stand back up but Mark counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Delm. #T3##REVB#
Mark sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mark is thwarting Delm's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mark controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Den Mark will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Delm defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mark.
Delm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Delm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mark takes one to the chin there.
Delm scores with a decent looking hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Delm scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark has a takedown stuffed.
Delm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mark doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Mark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Delm as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Den Mark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delm scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Delm clinches with his opponent.
Delm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mark backwards.
Delm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Delm gets underhooks to prevent Mark's takedown attempt.
A short right from Delm on the inside.
Delm just leaning against Mark, taking a breather. #T2#
Mark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Delm avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Delm lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Delm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Delm prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Delm - that landed with a thud.
Delm effectively controlling the action here.
Delm lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Mark jumps into guard, dragging Delm to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Delm preventing the sweep. #T3#
Delm controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Delm wants to pass the guard but Mark is keeping the position.
Delm stopping the sweep attempt from Mark.#SUB#
Mark 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! Delm rolls with it to try and escape but Mark cranks on the arm and Delm is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Den Mark!
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