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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 921 Round 2
Date: Jun 20, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Ori closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gastineau did well to prevent Ori getting side control.#ES2#
Gastineau manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ori keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ori on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ori looking for a takedown.
Ori wants to take the fight to the mat but Gastineau manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ori displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gastineau up against the cage.
Gastineau has Ori pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Ori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gastineau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ori tries to avoid it but Gastineau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ori to the ground. Ori escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gastineau misses with a takedown attempt - Ori sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gastineau tries to clinch up
and Ori counters with a left and a right that stings Gastineau. #T1#
A punch combination from Ori misses. #CL2#
Gastineau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ori, pushing him back against the cage.
Gastineau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ori is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gastineau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ido Ori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ori tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ori is working for takedown but Gastineau is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ori wants a takedown but no success here.
Gastineau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ori is pressed up against the cage. Gastineau has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ori down to the mat. Ori avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ori moves in looking to clinch but Gastineau pushes him off.#CL2#
Gastineau clinches. #T2#
Ori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gastineau.
Gastineau wants to break free but Ori has control.
Gastineau takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ori - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gastineau blocks the elbow strike.
Gastineau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ori has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gastineau after a bit of a struggle.
Gastineau wants to take the fight to the mat but Ori manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gastineau misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Ori fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gastineau tries to break the clinch but Ori is controlling the position.
Ori is struggling to control the position.
Gastineau prevents the takedown attempt.
Ori is breathing heavily.
Gastineau wants to get back to striking at distance but Ori won't allow it.
Gastineau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ori walks away with a smile on his face. Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gastineau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Ori has closed the distance and engaged Gastineau in a clinch.
Gastineau tries a knee to the head but Ori blocks it.
Gastineau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ori.
#TD2#
Gastineau has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ori uses from the top position. #T4#
Gastineau keeping moving, preventing Ori from controlling successfully.
Ori sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gastineau seems keen to control Ori's posture.
Gastineau trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ori looking to sit in guard and control but Gastineau gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Gastineau stands up from Ori's guard - Gastineau perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Romain Gastineau will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ori throws a head kick but Gastineau moves out of range.
#CL2#
Gastineau instigates a clinch.
Gastineau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Gastineau jumps into guard, dragging Ori to the mat.
Gastineau trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gastineau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ori defends it easily.
Gastineau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gastineau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gastineau seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ori knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gastineau on the ground.#T1##ES2#
Gastineau is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ori presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Ori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ori tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gastineau defends well and Ori ends up having to push Gastineau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Ori closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Gastineau has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ori uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ori looking to pass the guard.
Gastineau controlling the position.
Ori has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gastineau is proving hard to escape from. #ES2#
Gastineau manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2#
Gastineau lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gastineau tries to clinch there but Ori circles away.
Ori is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gastineau sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gastineau feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ori blocks a head kick by Gastineau.
#CL#
Gastineau gets tackled into the cage by Ori. Ori maintains the clinch.
Ori is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Ori manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gastineau stops Ori from standing up.
Gastineau with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ori being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Gastineau working some strikes from top position.#SU2#
Gastineau stands up from Ori's guard - Gastineau perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gastineau tries a head kick but it misses.
Ori stuffs the takedown attempt from Gastineau. Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet.
Ido Ori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romain Gastineau.
Ori throws a sloppy head kick and Gastineau moves out of range easily.
Ori shoots in looking for a takedown but Gastineau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ori's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gastineau is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Ori. No joy for Gastineau on that attempt. #T4#
Gastineau connects with a looping right hand.
Ido Ori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gastineau tries for a takedown but Ori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ori tries a low kick but Gastineau avoids it.
Ori misses the shot to the body.
Gastineau doesn't manage to clinch there - Ori circles away.
Gastineau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gastineau fails with the takedown.
Gastineau shoots for a takedown but Ori saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Gastineau tries to keep at a distance but Ori has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ori lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romain Gastineau 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Gastineau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Ori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gastineau blocks a head kick by Ori.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ori sprawls well. Ori wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet.
Ido Ori is winning the standup battle so far.
Ori tries to close the distance and clinch but Gastineau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ori as he avoids it easily.
Ori throwing a counter right hand but Gastineau manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ori is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ori fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Ori circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Ori pulls Gastineau into guard.
#SUB#
Ori looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gastineau passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gastineau is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ori will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Gastineau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ori has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gastineau throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Gastineau is looking to take a break and control but Ori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gastineau happy to just control the position for now.
Gastineau connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ori some visible discomfort.
#T3##SU2#
Gastineau stands up and beckons Ori to his feet.
Ori misses with a head kick.
Ori displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gastineau.
Ido Ori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romain Gastineau.
Gastineau fails with a takedown attempt.
Ori stuffs the takedown attempt from Gastineau. Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet.
Gastineau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Ori misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Gastineau holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ori changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gastineau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gastineau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ori fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gastineau keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown but Ori shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Ori scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ido Ori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gastineau trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Romain Gastineau.
I've got Gastineau winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Romain Gastineau!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Romain Gastineau!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Romain Gastineau!
Romain Gastineau wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 921 Round 1
Date: Jun 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Le Roy forces Ori back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Le Roy manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Ori scores with a takedown into Le Roy's guard.
Ori would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Le Roy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ori wants to control from the top but Le Roy keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ori throws a strike but Le Roy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Ori looking for a sweep. Not yet Ori, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Roy wants to control from the top but Ori keeps moving.
Le Roy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ori is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ori working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Le Roy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Le Roy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ori has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Le Roy trying to control but Ori is working from the bottom.
Le Roy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ori looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Le Roy is defended easily by Ori.
Le Roy throws a body punch but Ori moves out of range.
Ori shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Le Roy counters by moving into the clinch.
Ori is pressed up against the cage. Le Roy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ori down to the mat. Ori avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Le Roy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Le Roy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ori shoots in but Le Roy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Le Roy tries for a takedown but Ori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Le Roy is breathing heavily.
Le Roy fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Le Roy moves out of range as Ori throws a body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ori.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ori.
Ori shoots and misses #CL#
and Le Roy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ori pushes off an throws an elbow but Le Roy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ori jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Le Roy walks away with a smile on his face. Ori gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ori shoots and misses
and Ori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Le Roy gets caught flat footed, as Ori shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Le Roy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marco Le Roy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Le Roy darts in and clinches Ori up against the cage.#TD#
Le Roy pulls Ori into guard.
#SUB#
Le Roy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ori wants to control from the top but Le Roy keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ori forces his way into half guard.
Ori works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ido Ori has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Le Roy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ori cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ori controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ori wants to control the pace but Le Roy is squirming around nicely.
Ori lands a big elbow. #T2#
Le Roy really wants to buck Ori off and get back to his feet.
Ori controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Ori has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Le Roy is squirming around, avoiding Ori's attempts to control the action.
Le Roy tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Ori tries to control but Le Roy wriggling away.
Ori lands a nice shot to the head.
Ori landing strikes from the mount and Le Roy is in trouble!
Le Roy is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Ori looking to secure an arm triangle but Le Roy defends it well.
Ori tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
BOOM! Ori connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ori wants to control the pace but Le Roy is squirming around nicely.
Ori takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ori landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ido Ori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Le Roy as Ori shoots in.
Ori shoots in looking for a takedown but Le Roy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ori's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Le Roy. No joy for Ori on that attempt.
Marco Le Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ido Ori.
Le Roy misses with a takedown attempt - Ori sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Le Roy stuffs the takedown.
Le Roy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ori defends well and Le Roy ends up having to push Ori into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Ori gets tackled into the cage by Le Roy. Le Roy maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Le Roy breaks the clinch.
Ori looks for a takedown but Le Roy sprawls well.
Le Roy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ori.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Le Roy closes the distance and pushes Ori back into the cage.
Le Roy prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Le Roy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Le Roy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Le Roy keeping moving, preventing Ori from controlling successfully.
Le Roy managing to control the position.
Ori postures up.
#T2#
Le Roy has Ori pulled in close to control his posture.
Ori trying to control but Le Roy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Le Roy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ori is aware though and is defending well.
Le Roy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Le Roy tries to get out of the position.
Le Roy is trying to keep Ori in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Le Roy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ori.
Le Roy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ori.
Le Roy fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Le Roy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ori avoids it really well and circles away.
Ori shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ori with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Le Roy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ori is trying to maintain a safe position but Le Roy gets an underhook and turns Ori into the cage.
Le Roy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ori after a bit of a struggle.
Ori leaning against his opponent.
Ori takes a shot to the head.
Ori wants to break the clinch but can't.
Le Roy gets through Ori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Le Roy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ori walks away with a smile on his face. Le Roy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ori throws a low kick but Le Roy avoids it.
Le Roy tries for a takedown but Ori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ori closes this distance looking for a takedown but Le Roy circles away.
Le Roy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Le Roy wants it to stay on the feet.
Le Roy is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Le Roy rushes Ori and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Le Roy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Le Roy jumps into guard, dragging Ori to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Le Roy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Le Roy 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Ido Ori!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Ido Ori!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Marco Le Roy!
Ido Ori wins by split decision!
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