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Event:
QFC Tournament 946 Round 1
Date: Dec 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Kartofloson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grabowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grabowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kartofloson or perhaps it was just good defense by Grabowski, which made it look bad.
Kartofloson throws a chopping leg kick but Grabowski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kartofloson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grabowski.
Kartofloson misses with a takedown attempt - Grabowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Kartofloson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grabowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kartofloson swings for the body but Grabowski moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kartofloson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grabowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Grabowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Grabowski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kartofloson up against the cage.
Grabowski stalls. #T1##BC2#
Grabowski manages to break the clinch.
Grabowski leaves Kartofloson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grabowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kartofloson defends it well.
Kartofloson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grabowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Grabowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Grabowski dives in and scores a takedown into Kartofloson's guard.
Kartofloson keeping moving, preventing Grabowski from controlling successfully.
Grabowski wants to stand but Kartofloson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kartofloson working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Kartofloson is looking to stand up but Grabowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Grabowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grabowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grabowski with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Kartofloson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grabowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grabowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses.
Grabowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kartofloson as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Kartofloson throws a lazy right hand but Grabowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kartofloson really is a fat lump.
Grabowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Grabowski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kartofloson.
Nice sprawl there from Kartofloson as Grabowski shoots in.
Kartofloson scores with a nice body kick.
Grabowski looks winded!
Kartofloson dives in for a single leg takedown but Grabowski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grabowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kartofloson's waist but Kartofloson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grabowski off to one side.
Kartofloson tries to clinch up.#CL#
Grabowski tries to keep at a distance but Kartofloson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grabowski is trying to pull guard but Kartofloson has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Grabowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Kartofloson has Grabowski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kartofloson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Grabowski tumbling to the mat - Kartofloson dives into Grabowski's guard.
Kartofloson controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Kartofloson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grabowski working a defensive guard but Kartofloson manages to pass into side control anyway.
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 Kris Kartofloson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Grabowski closes the distance and clinches.
Grabowski is trying to force a seperation but Kartofloson has the dominant position.
Kartofloson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kartofloson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kartofloson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grabowski up against the cage.#BC2#
Grabowski breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Kartofloson closes the distance and pushes Grabowski back into the cage.#BC#
Kartofloson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grabowski tries a low kick but Kartofloson avoids it.#T1#
Kartofloson tries for a takedown but Grabowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kris Kartofloson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kartofloson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grabowski swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Kartofloson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Grabowski misses.
Grabowski looks for a takedown but Kartofloson sprawls well.#CL#
Kartofloson pushes Grabowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Kartofloson lands a nice knee to the body.
Grabowski is breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Grabowski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Grabowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Grabowski. No joy for Kartofloson on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grabowski! But no joy.#T2#
Kartofloson keeps the fight on the outside.
Grabowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kartofloson shoots in for a takedown but Grabowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grabowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kartofloson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grabowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grabowski unleashes a big counter combination but Kartofloson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Leonardinho Grabowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kartofloson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kartofloson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grabowski swivels and escapes.
Grabowski looks for a takedown but Kartofloson sprawls well.
Grabowski throws a right and a left that Kartofloson avoids nicely.
Grabowski blocks a head kick by Kartofloson.
Grabowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grabowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Kartofloson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grabowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kartofloson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Grabowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kartofloson.
Kartofloson controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grabowski tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Kartofloson decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
Kartofloson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kartofloson slaps away a takedown attempt from Grabowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grabowski leaves Kartofloson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kartofloson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grabowski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grabowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Kartofloson shoots in for a takedown but Grabowski shows good takedown defense.
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 Kris Kartofloson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kartofloson darts in and clinches Grabowski up against the cage.
Grabowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
A hook to the body from Grabowski.
Grabowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kartofloson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grabowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kartofloson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grabowski tries to pull guard but Kartofloson won't allow it.
Kris Kartofloson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardinho Grabowski.#TD2#
Grabowski pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartofloson wants to control from the top but Grabowski keeps moving.
Grabowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grabowski keeping full guard, as Kartofloson tries to pass. #SU#
Grabowski is working an open guard so Kartofloson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Grabowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Kartofloson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kartofloson.
Grabowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grabowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kartofloson's elbow.
Grabowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Kartofloson.
Kartofloson is trying to pull guard but Grabowski has him pressed against the cage.
Grabowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grabowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grabowski tries to pull guard but Kartofloson holds him up against the cage and eventually Grabowski drops back down to his feet.
Kartofloson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Kartofloson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kartofloson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grabowski avoids it.
Kartofloson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kartofloson is looking for a takedown.
Grabowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kartofloson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Grabowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kartofloson moves into the clinch.
Kartofloson is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kartofloson throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Kartofloson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grabowski prevents it.
#BC#
Kartofloson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grabowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Grabowski. No joy for Kartofloson on that attempt.
Kartofloson wants to clinch up but Grabowski keeps it at a distance.
Grabowski raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Grabowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grabowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grabowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Kartofloson tries to sprawl out of it but Grabowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kartofloson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Kartofloson shoots in for a double leg but Grabowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kartofloson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grabowski tries to avoid it but Kartofloson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grabowski to the ground. Grabowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grabowski.
Kartofloson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grabowski is fending him off so far but Kartofloson persists. Nope, Grabowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Grabowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kartofloson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grabowski somewhat.
Leonardinho Grabowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grabowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Kartofloson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kartofloson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Kris Kartofloson!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Kris Kartofloson!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Kris Kartofloson!
Kris Kartofloson wins by unanimous decision!
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