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Event:
QFC Tournament 927 Round 2
Date: Sep 17, 2019 |
#R1# Some wild striking there from Goliath.
#TD2# Goliath looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Tsaegaellae on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tsaegaellae tries to get out of the position. Goliath working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Goliath should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Goliath works over Tsaegaellae with some ground and pound from guard. Goliath stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tsaegaellae swivels though and keeps the full guard. Goliath in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goliath cracks Tsaegaellae with a solid left hand. Goliath has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Tsaegaellae is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Goliath throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tsaegaellae works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Tsaegaellae is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Tsaegaellae knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goliath on the ground. Goliath throws a big right hand that misses. Goliath stays in close to Tsaegaellae's body and controls the position. Goliath throws a big right hand that misses. Goliath landing with the ground and pound. Goliath controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Tsaegaellae is breathing heavily. Goliath chips away with some ground and pound. Goliath sitting in guard here, content to control. It looks like Goliath 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.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Goliath postures up and lands a big shot to Tsaegaellae's brow. Goliath slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Goliath works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Tsaegaellae is letting Goliath control him for a moment. #T3# Goliath lands an elbow. Tsaegaellae takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Goliath working the ground and pound. Goliath landing strikes. Goliath cracks Tsaegaellae with a big elbow. Goliath slows the pace down. Goliath moves into full mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Goliath controlling the position easily from mount. #T4# Goliath cracks Tsaegaellae with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Goliath controlling the position easily from mount. Goliath with shots to the head and body - Tsaegaellae looks very uncomfortable down there. Goliath sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Goliath punishing his opponent with strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Goliath controlling from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Goliath dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Goliath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Tsaegaellae moves in looking to clinch but Goliath pushes him off. Tsaegaellae is looking to clinch. David Goliath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tsaegaellae throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Tsaegaellae fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goliath has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Goliath throws a right and a left that Tsaegaellae avoids nicely. Goliath shoots in but Tsaegaellae avoids the takedown attempt easily. Goliath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsaegaellae manages to avoid it. David Goliath is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tsaegaellae checks a low kick from Goliath. Goliath fails to land the takedown. Tsaegaellae wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. A bone on bone clash there as Tsaegaellae blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goliath misses with an uppercut. Goliath takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Nice sprawl there from Tsaegaellae as Goliath shoots in. Aiwan Tsaegaellae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Goliath. Goliath will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goliath throws a jab when Tsaegaellae was well out of range.#T1# Nice defenses there by Tsaegaellae. Tsaegaellae slaps away a takedown attempt from Goliath, before circling back to the center of the mat. Goliath circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsaegaellae leaves Goliath with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goliath. Goliath shoots in and drives through. Tsaegaellae sprawls well. Tsaegaellae is looking to counter the offense by Goliath and move into the clinch. Good work by Tsaegaellae as he checks the leg kick. Tsaegaellae blocks a head kick by Goliath.
Goliath is breathing heavily. Tsaegaellae lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tsaegaellae keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Tsaegaellae lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Goliath shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tsaegaellae but Tsaegaellae pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2# Nice sprawl there from Tsaegaellae as Goliath shoots in. Goliath tries a head kick but it misses.
As Goliath tries to get set, Tsaegaellae tries to push him back and clinch up but Goliath manages to avoid the attempt. Tsaegaellae scores with a sloppy right hand. Goliath should have avoided that one. #CUT# It looks like David Goliath has been cut. Goliath will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL# Tsaegaellae clinches up against the cage. Tsaegaellae lands an elbow that stopped Goliath in his tracks for a moment. 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! Goliath is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Goliath is looking to break free of the clinch but Tsaegaellae has double underhooks. A right hook to the body lands for Tsaegaellae.
Tsaegaellae putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goliath in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Goliath takes an elbow to the forehead. Tsaegaellae lands a nice elbow. #CUT# That has opened up David Goliath's cut even more. A nice glancing elbow lands by Tsaegaellae. Tsaegaellae comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3# Goliath is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tsaegaellae is defending well. Tsaegaellae lands an elbow inside. #CUT# The cut above David Goliath's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Tsaegaellae lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Tsaegaellae lands an elbow that stopped Goliath in his tracks for a moment. #CUT# David Goliath's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at David Goliath's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aiwan Tsaegaellae!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 927 Round 1
Date: Sep 16, 2019 |
#R1# Williams stuns Goliath with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Williams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT# It looks like David Goliath has been cut. Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goliath has a takedown stuffed. Williams throws a big counter combination but Goliath scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2# Goliath gets a takedown into half guard. Williams is trying to stand back up but Goliath is controlling him
Goliath not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Goliath throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Goliath has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Goliath wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it. 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. Goliath connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Williams pushes Goliath off looking to stand but Goliath dives back in and keeps control.
Goliath is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1# Williams is trying to stand back up but Goliath is controlling him
Goliath looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Goliath working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Williams's thigh. Williams counters though and makes it back to full guard. Goliath 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. Goliath scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Goliath is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Goliath working some strikes from top position.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Goliath pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard. Williams pushes Goliath off looking to stand but Goliath dives back in and keeps control.
Goliath seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goliath scores with a couple of nice shots. Goliath takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Goliath trying to control the pace. Goliath is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Goliath with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Williams pushes Goliath off but Goliath dives into side control.
Williams is breathing heavily. Goliath cracks Williams with an elbow. That is naaassty. Goliath scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williams to see if he's OK. Goliath in side control, just content to control the action for now. Goliath advances nicely into full mount. Goliath controlling the pace for now. Goliath is landing with some decent strikes but Williams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. A nice elbow there by Goliath.#T4# The referee warns Williams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC2# Williams is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Juice Williams has been cut. Goliath lands a big elbow - Williams is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Williams is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). David Goliath! David Goliath thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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