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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 11
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arrivederci swivels and escapes.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Arrivederci tries to sprawl out of it but Volkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arrivederci manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arrivederci slaps away a takedown attempt from Volkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bonjour Arrivederci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Volkov.#TD2#
Volkov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Volkov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Arrivederci struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Volkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Arrivederci is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrivederci lands a little strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov trying to control the action but Arrivederci is working from the bottom.
Arrivederci is looking to regain half guard here but Volkov keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Volkov working the head with strikes.
Arrivederci is looking to regain half guard here but Volkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Arrivederci is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Volkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Volkov throwing shots but Arrivederci is blocking nicely.
Arrivederci keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arrivederci controlling the position well.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Arrivederci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arrivederci avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Volkov.
Volkov slows the pace down in half guard.
Arrivederci is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Volkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arrivederci defending well though. #SUB#
Arrivederci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arrivederci trying to control from the bottom.
Arrivederci on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arrivederci tries to get out of the position.
Arrivederci tries to roll over but Volkov keeps him under control.
Volkov throws a strike but Arrivederci avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Arrivederci striking off his back but it's not causing Volkov any problems.
Arrivederci is trying to control the position but Volkov postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arrivederci pulls Volkov in close to prevent any damage.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arrivederci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrivederci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ibrahim Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Arrivederci. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.
As Volkov looks to move away, Arrivederci throws a big counter combo but Volkov just gets out of the way.#T3#
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Arrivederci tries to counter by clinching up but Volkov breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Volkov stops a takedown attempt from Arrivederci.
Arrivederci throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Volkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Arrivederci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov is looking for a takedown.
Volkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arrivederci is defending well.#T4#
Arrivederci struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arrivederci tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volkov smiles and moves away.
Arrivederci tries for a takedown but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arrivederci throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Volkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arrivederci defends well and Volkov ends up having to push Arrivederci into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Arrivederci feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov keeping full guard, as Arrivederci tries to pass. #SU#
Arrivederci decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Volkov, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonjour Arrivederci dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Arrivederci throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arrivederci has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Volkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkov trying to control but Arrivederci is working from the bottom.
Volkov passes into half guard.
Volkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arrivederci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arrivederci blocking the ground and pound attempt from Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrivederci trying to hold on to Volkov's head to control him but Volkov postures up.
Volkov thows a huge punch but Arrivederci dodges it nicely.
Volkov wants to free his trapped foot but Arrivederci is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Volkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Arrivederci works his way to full guard. Good work.
Volkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Volkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Volkov throwing strikes but missing.
Volkov landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Volkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arrivederci scores with a nice shot.
Volkov prevents Arrivederci from getting back to his feet.
Volkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Arrivederci wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arrivederci keeps working.
Arrivederci is trying to control but can't.
Volkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Arrivederci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arrivederci trying to hold on to Volkov's head to control him but Volkov postures up.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Arrivederci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arrivederci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Volkov wants to control but Arrivederci is keeping him busy.
Arrivederci missing with punches from the bottom.
Arrivederci tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Volkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Volkov connects with a nice short shot to Arrivederci's temple. #T3#
Arrivederci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Volkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arrivederci is refusing to be controlled, as Volkov sits in half guard.
Volkov working Arrivederci over with strikes.
Arrivederci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Volkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arrivederci is trying is best to control the position here.
Volkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Volkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arrivederci trying to control but Volkov postures up.
#T4#
Arrivederci is trying to stand up here but Volkov is controlling him well.
Volkov works his way into side control.
Volkov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Volkov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Volkov moves into full mount!
Arrivederci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arrivederci slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Volkov drops an elbow to the side of Arrivederci's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Volkov lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Volkov is nestled in close to Arrivederci, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arrivederci keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arrivederci manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Arrivederci tries to clinch up but Volkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Volkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Volkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arrivederci with a body shot.
Volkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arrivederci defends it nicely.
A low kick from Arrivederci is predictable there #TD2#
and Volkov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Arrivederci!
Volkov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Volkov throws an elbow but Arrivederci slips to the side and avoids it well.
Volkov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Arrivederci down.
Arrivederci tries to bench press Volkov off him but Volkov keeps the position.
Volkov tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov keeps trying to improve his position.
Arrivederci is looking for a sweep.
Arrivederci gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Arrivederci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Arrivederci trying to control but Volkov postures up.
Volkov slips a nice elbow through Arrivederci's hands, connecting with Arrivederci's forehead.
Arrivederci tries to get to full guard but Volkov has control of the leg.
Volkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Volkov.
Volkov stops Arrivederci from getting back to his feet.
Volkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arrivederci wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Arrivederci actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arrivederci manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Volkov throws an elbow that misses. Arrivederci uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Volkov's guard. Nice move by Arrivederci!#REVR##ES2#
Volkov wriggles free and stands up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Arrivederci, which made it look bad.
As Volkov tries to get set, Arrivederci tries to push him back and clinch up but Volkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Arrivederci. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.
Arrivederci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bonjour Arrivederci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Volkov.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.
Arrivederci wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Volkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov working the ground and pound from side control.
Volkov trying to control the position but Arrivederci is working away. #T3#
Arrivederci isn't going anywhere.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Arrivederci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arrivederci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Volkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkov working away.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Volkov.
You can see the frustration on Arrivederci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Volkov is chipping away with strikes.
Arrivederci tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Arrivederci prevents Volkov from moving into mount.
Arrivederci can't do much from the bottom here.
Arrivederci is being controlled here.
Volkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Arrivederci can't do much from the bottom here.
Volkov in the domination position with Arrivederci hanging on.
Arrivederci struggling a bit here.
Volkov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Arrivederci some visible discomfort.
Arrivederci is trying to control Volkov's posture but Volkov avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Volkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Volkov!
Our winner, Ibrahim Volkov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 2
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arrivederci throws a head kick but Cooper moves out of range.
Arrivederci drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Arrivederci swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Arrivederci drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Arrivederci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cooper has Arrivederci pulled in close to control his posture.
Cooper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arrivederci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrivederci throwing strikes from guard but Cooper blocks nicely.
Arrivederci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Arrivederci postures up.
Arrivederci stands and throws Cooper's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arrivederci controls the position from side control.
Arrivederci tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cooper's legs.
Arrivederci controlling from side mount. #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.
Cooper trying his best to control but Arrivederci has mounted him.
Arrivederci controlling the pace for now.
Cooper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Arrivederci content just to control the position here. #T3#
Arrivederci scoring with strikes but Cooper is staying in there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cooper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arrivederci controlling from the full mount.
Arrivederci's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Arrivederci looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cooper is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Arrivederci.#SUB#
Arrivederci has control of Cooper's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cooper regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Arrivederci takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4##SU#
Arrivederci is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Cooper has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Arrivederci is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Cooper gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonjour Arrivederci dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cooper throws a series of punches but Arrivederci moves out of range.
Arrivederci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cooper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arrivederci has a takedown stuffed.
D B Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper lands a leg kick that knocks Arrivederci off balance momentarily.
Arrivederci scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Cooper gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Arrivederci throws Cooper to one side and escapes!
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!
Cooper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arrivederci moves away.#CL#
Arrivederci has closed the distance and engaged Cooper in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Arrivederci.
#BC#
Arrivederci pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper misses with the combination.
#T1##TD#
Arrivederci looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Arrivederci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooper can do to turn this around?
Cooper is breathing heavily.
Arrivederci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cooper tries to kick Arrivederci off but Arrivederci keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Arrivederci is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cooper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arrivederci is taking a breather. Cooper 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.#T2#
Arrivederci wants to pass the guard but Cooper is defending well.
Arrivederci passes to full mount!
Cooper is trying desperately to improve position.
Arrivederci tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arrivederci lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3##SU#
Arrivederci is standing up, even though he is in mount.
No luck for Arrivederci with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Arrivederci clinches.
Arrivederci jumps guard but Cooper stands there with Arrivederci around his waist. Arrivederci gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bonjour Arrivederci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrivederci tries for a takedown but Cooper manages to get underhooks.
Cooper is looking to break free of the clinch but Arrivederci has double underhooks.
Cooper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arrivederci is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cooper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arrivederci throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD#
Arrivederci gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cooper regains guard.
Arrivederci sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Cooper wants to sweep but no luck.
Arrivederci sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arrivederci pushes down on Cooper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonjour Arrivederci dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Cooper. Those never looked like landing.
Cooper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cooper pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Arrivederci back to the cage. Cooper follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Arrivederci closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cooper circles away.
Bonjour Arrivederci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Arrivederci counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Cooper wants to control but Arrivederci postures up.
Arrivederci gets to mount! Cooper was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cooper takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cooper has given up his back. Will we see Arrivederci going for some submissions?
#SUB#
Arrivederci working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Cooper is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Arrivederci has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Cooper taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bonjour Arrivederci! |
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Event:
HFC 3 - Guy -vs- Sparrow
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Arrivederci. #TD#
Arrivederci shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Arrivederci showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arrivederci not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arrivederci wants to pass to mount but Gary is defending the position.
Arrivederci sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gary defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Arrivederci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gary knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arrivederci not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Arrivederci controlling the action here.
Arrivederci has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Arrivederci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arrivederci is taking a breather. Gary 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.
Gary 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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Arrivederci takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arrivederci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arrivederci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arrivederci's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gary has eaten all the pies!
Gary tries to clinch #TD#
and Arrivederci counters with a single leg into guard. Gary didn't expect that.
Arrivederci stands and throws Gary's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Arrivederci tries to advance to mount but can't.
Arrivederci controlling from side mount. #SU#
Arrivederci has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Arrivederci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Arrivederci missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Still in half guard, Arrivederci seems content to control.
Gary on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Arrivederci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arrivederci working Gary over with strikes.
Arrivederci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arrivederci stops Gary from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonjour Arrivederci dominated that round.
That's time! Arrivederci's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Arrivederci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gary tries to avoid it but Arrivederci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gary to the ground. Gary escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Arrivederci closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Arrivederci slows the pace down in half guard.
Arrivederci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gary can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrivederci missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Arrivederci is trying to work for a kimura but Gary is defending well.
Arrivederci controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Arrivederci clinches up with Gary and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gary stalling in the clinch but Arrivederci improves position.
Gary tries a knee to the head but Arrivederci blocks it.
Gary with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arrivederci managing to block the knees to the body from Gary.
Arrivederci wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gary has him pressed against the cage.
Arrivederci tries to pull guard but Gary holds him up against the cage and eventually Arrivederci drops back down to his feet.
Gary gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gary lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Arrivederci avoids a wild elbow strike from Gary.
Come on Arrivederci - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Arrivederci is trying to push Gary away but Gary has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Arrivederci breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arrivederci connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3##CL#
Arrivederci closes the distance and clinches.
Arrivederci blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Arrivederci pulls Gary into guard.
Arrivederci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gary is looking to stand up but Arrivederci won't let him.
Gary is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gary preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Arrivederci is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arrivederci on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arrivederci tries to get out of the position.
Arrivederci has a closed guard, preventing Gary from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Arrivederci pulls Gary in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arrivederci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gary drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arrivederci defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gary doesn't manage to clinch there - Arrivederci circles away.
Arrivederci shoots in and drives through. Gary sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bonjour Arrivederci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrivederci misses with a low kick.
Gary looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonjour Arrivederci 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. 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##CL#
Arrivederci instigates a clinch.
Gary throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arrivederci blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gary tries a knee to the head but Arrivederci blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arrivederci.
Gary lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gary connects with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Arrivederci breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Arrivederci decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gary scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Arrivederci manages to mount him!
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!
Arrivederci is landing with some decent strikes but Gary is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T1#
Arrivederci controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Arrivederci looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Arrivederci controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Arrivederci.#SUB#
Arrivederci jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gary is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gary and Arrivederci has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
We've been hearing that Arrivederci has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Arrivederci is chipping away with strikes.
#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.
Arrivederci is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gary is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gary wants to control but Arrivederci postures up.
Gary is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Arrivederci has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Arrivederci throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Arrivederci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gary is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gary takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gary struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Arrivederci fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gary, pushing him back against the cage.
Gary wants to stall.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gary keeps control of Arrivederci as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gary pushes off an throws an elbow but Arrivederci leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Arrivederci is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gary to keep the fight standing.
Gary lands a damaging elbow. #TD#
Arrivederci successfully pulls guard.
#ES#
Arrivederci manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Gary gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gary slows down the pace here.
Arrivederci jumps guard but Gary stands there with Arrivederci around his waist. Arrivederci gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Arrivederci has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gary uses from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bonjour Arrivederci showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arrivederci, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bonjour Arrivederci!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 952 Round 4
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Arrivederci breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Arrivederci has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahmood avoiding damage as Arrivederci throws knees to the body.
Mahmood is trying to pull guard but Arrivederci has him pressed against the cage.
Mahmood is trying to pull guard but Arrivederci has him pressed against the cage.
Mahmood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bonjour Arrivederci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greatness Mahmood.
Mahmood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arrivederci walks away with a smile on his face. Mahmood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Arrivederci closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Arrivederci lands in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mahmood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mahmood is trying to keep Arrivederci in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmood can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arrivederci controls the pace.
Mahmood throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1#
Arrivederci makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mahmood throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Arrivederci trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahmood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahmood lands an upkick as Arrivederci stands over him.
Arrivederci is looking to stand up but Mahmood won't let him.
Mahmood controls Arrivederci momentarily but Arrivederci frees himself.
Mahmood will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Arrivederci not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mahmood avoids the head kick by Arrivederci.
#TD#
Arrivederci closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Arrivederci is looking to stall here but Mahmood recovers full guard.
Arrivederci trying to control but Mahmood is working from the bottom. #T2#
Arrivederci postures up.
Arrivederci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mahmood 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.
Arrivederci looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mahmood throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T3#
Arrivederci tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahmood is retaining full guard.
Mahmood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mahmood throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arrivederci throws a low kick, looking for Mahmood's leg but Mahmood calmly moves out of range. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Arrivederci enables Mahmood to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arrivederci manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mahmood works over Arrivederci with some ground and pound from guard.
Mahmood showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mahmood won't allow Arrivederci to sweep him here.
Arrivederci controls Mahmood momentarily but Mahmood frees himself.
Mahmood landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Mahmood postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mahmood wants to control from the top but Arrivederci keeps moving.
Mahmood stands and throws Arrivederci's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mahmood landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Arrivederci takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Arrivederci gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arrivederci is trying to stand back up but Mahmood is controlling him
Mahmood lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonjour Arrivederci dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mahmood dives in and grabs Arrivederci's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arrivederci pushes down on Mahmood's head and hops out.
Mahmood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arrivederci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahmood can do to turn this around?
Arrivederci shoots in looking for a takedown. Mahmood tries to sprawl out of it but Arrivederci keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mahmood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Arrivederci with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Mahmood tries to sprawl but Arrivederci drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Arrivederci is looking for a kimura but Mahmood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arrivederci to get the leverage.
Mahmood throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mahmood moves into full guard.
#T1#
Mahmood is trying to control the position but Arrivederci postures up.
Arrivederci trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahmood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrivederci preventing the sweep.
Mahmood throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Mahmood wants to control but Arrivederci passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Arrivederci seems to be working for a kimura but Mahmood defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Arrivederci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mahmood trying to control here.
Arrivederci works his way into side control.
Arrivederci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahmood keeps working.
Bonjour Arrivederci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mahmood is trying to control Arrivederci's posture but Arrivederci avoids it.
Mahmood is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Arrivederci is staying active.#T3#
Mahmood throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Arrivederci gets a takedown into half guard.
Mahmood is looking to control Arrivederci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mahmood avoid being mounted?
Mahmood misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Arrivederci knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mahmood on the ground.
Mahmood is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Mahmood is looking to control Arrivederci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mahmood avoid being mounted?
Arrivederci works his way into full mount!
Mahmood tries to hold on but Arrivederci postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahmood might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arrivederci haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonjour Arrivederci dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Arrivederci misses. #TD#
Arrivederci shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mahmood pulls Arrivederci in close to his closed guard and prevents Arrivederci from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mahmood throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Arrivederci tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahmood is retaining full guard.
Mahmood keeping moving, preventing Arrivederci from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmood thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mahmood throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mahmood is trying to keep Arrivederci in close.
#T1#
Mahmood throwing short punches from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Mahmood gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arrivederci to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mahmood lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mahmood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mahmood with a nice head shot there.
Mahmood working some strikes from top position.
Arrivederci keeping moving, preventing Mahmood from controlling successfully.
Arrivederci 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#
Mahmood works over Arrivederci with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Arrivederci working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mahmood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mahmood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mahmood working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mahmood is working Arrivederci over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mahmood sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mahmood connects with a couple of short punches.
Mahmood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arrivederci tries to strike from the bottom.
#T3#
Mahmood works over Arrivederci with some ground and pound from guard.
Mahmood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mahmood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arrivederci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arrivederci wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mahmood is now in half guard.
Mahmood working over Arrivederci with some ground and pound. Arrivederci looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mahmood lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Mahmood there.
Mahmood trying to control the action but Arrivederci is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mahmood lands a nice short elbow.
Greatness Mahmood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Mahmood lands with a punch from half guard.
Arrivederci has hold of Mahmood's hands but Mahmood slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mahmood is nestled in close to Arrivederci, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mahmood seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mahmood working over Arrivederci with some ground and pound. Arrivederci looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mahmood 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.
Nice strikes from Mahmood there.
Mahmood is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Mahmood.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahmood working over Arrivederci with some ground and pound. Arrivederci looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greatness Mahmood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arrivederci 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Bonjour Arrivederci!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Bonjour Arrivederci!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Bonjour Arrivederci!
Bonjour Arrivederci wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 952 Round 3
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Arrivederci swinging wildly here.
Badawi shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Arrivederci has Badawi up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Arrivederci has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Badawi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Badawi tries to escape but Arrivederci has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Arrivederci connects with a big shot to the side of Badawi's head.
#SUB#
Arrivederci has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Badawi is in real trouble here. Arrivederci gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Badawi is tapping out! Arrivederci wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bonjour Arrivederci!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 952 Round 2
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Aloha darts in looking for a takedown but Arrivederci gets double underhooks and turns Aloha into the cage.
Aloha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aloha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arrivederci.
Aloha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arrivederci defends it well.
Aloha moves in looking to clinch but Arrivederci pushes him off.
Arrivederci shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Arrivederci backs off Aloha throws a huge counter combo but Arrivederci manages to avoid it all.
Arrivederci tries for a takedown but Aloha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bonjour Arrivederci. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Aloha moves into the clinch.
Arrivederci tries to stall but Aloha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Arrivederci working hard to break the clinch.
Aloha misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arrivederci.
Aloha tries to pull guard but Arrivederci holds him up against the cage and eventually Aloha drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Aloha is looking for a takedown.
Aloha controlling the action here for a moment.
Aloha is pushing Arrivederci up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Aloha pulls guard effortlessly.
Arrivederci working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aloha's head.
Arrivederci slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Aloha.
Arrivederci is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Arrivederci's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aloha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Further stalling from Arrivederci.
Arrivederci frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Arrivederci is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aloha can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Arrivederci controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Arrivederci looking to secure an arm triangle but Aloha defends it well.
Aloha is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Arrivederci takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aloha throwing hammer fists to the chest of Arrivederci. What's that going to do exactly?
Arrivederci tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Arrivederci goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aloha turns into him and now he's in Arrivederci's guard.
#T4#
Arrivederci is pulling down on Aloha's head. It's preventing any offense from Aloha, at least for the moment.
Aloha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arrivederci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aloha manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arrivederci postures up and lands a big shot to Aloha's brow.
Arrivederci has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aloha is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonjour Arrivederci dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Aloha throws a head kick but Arrivederci moves out of range.
#CL2#
Aloha takes the fight into the clinch.
Arrivederci has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aloha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Aloha manages to break the clinch.
Aloha fails with a takedown attempt.
Aloha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arrivederci pinned against the cage. Arrivederci gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrivederci shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aloha but Aloha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aloha tries to counter with a clinch but Arrivederci shakes him off and moves away.
Arrivederci shoots for a takedown but Aloha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bonjour Arrivederci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aloha throws a sloppy head kick and Arrivederci moves out of range easily. #T1##CL2#
Aloha rushes Arrivederci and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arrivederci wants a takedown but no success here.
Arrivederci can't break the clinch.
Arrivederci tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aloha smiles and moves away.
Bonjour Arrivederci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aloha cracks the inside of Arrivederci's front leg. #TD2#
Aloha bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Arrivederci gets back to half guard.
Aloha stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arrivederci manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Arrivederci is trying to keep Aloha in close.
Arrivederci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aloha's guard. #REVR#
Arrivederci wants to control from the top but Aloha keeps moving.
Arrivederci is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aloha looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Aloha throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arrivederci is stalling in the full guard.
Arrivederci throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Aloha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arrivederci slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No luck for Aloha with that takedown attempt.
Aloha fails with a takedown attempt.
Aloha closes the distance and clinches up with Arrivederci, looking for a takedown. Aloha pushes Arrivederci against the cage but Arrivederci circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Arrivederci gets a takedown into half guard.
Aloha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arrivederci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arrivederci slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hola Aloha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Arrivederci throws a body punch but Aloha moves out of range. #CL#
Arrivederci has closed the distance and engaged Aloha in a clinch.
Aloha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aloha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arrivederci jumps guard but Aloha stands there with Arrivederci around his waist. Arrivederci gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Arrivederci wants to get back to striking at distance but Aloha won't allow it.
Arrivederci is trying to push Aloha away but Aloha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrivederci taking a breather.#BC2#
Aloha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arrivederci swinging wildly here.
Aloha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1##TD#
Arrivederci closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Arrivederci lands in his opponent's guard.
Arrivederci is standing up over Aloha. Aloha looks to escape but Arrivederci dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Arrivederci decides to stand back up.
Arrivederci fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aloha avoids it really well and circles away.
Aloha wants to counter the offense by Arrivederci and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Arrivederci rushes Aloha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Arrivederci tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aloha smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bonjour Arrivederci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrivederci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aloha as he jumps to the side.
Aloha tries to close the distance and clinch but Arrivederci swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aloha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arrivederci circles away.
Arrivederci defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aloha.
Arrivederci is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arrivederci throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arrivederci looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aloha is fending him off so far but Arrivederci persists. Nope, Aloha circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arrivederci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aloha tries to avoid it but Arrivederci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aloha to the ground. Aloha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aloha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Aloha tries to clinch up but Arrivederci circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Aloha moves into the clinch.
Aloha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arrivederci gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arrivederci stalling in the clinch but Aloha improves position.
Aloha is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arrivederci is keeping busy.
Arrivederci tries to pull guard but Aloha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aloha effectively controlling the action here.
Arrivederci goes for a takedown attempt but Aloha pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aloha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2#
Aloha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arrivederci's guard.#T4#
Aloha being controlled here momentarily.
Aloha postures up.
#SUB#
Arrivederci working for a triangle but Aloha defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arrivederci is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hola Aloha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Aloha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arrivederci is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bonjour Arrivederci.
I think Arrivederci 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Bonjour Arrivederci!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Bonjour Arrivederci!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Bonjour Arrivederci!
Bonjour Arrivederci wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 952 Round 1
Date: Feb 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Arrivederci keeps the fight on the outside.
Pople has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Arrivederci bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Arrivederci decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Pople shoots in but Arrivederci avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Pople tries to keep at a distance but Arrivederci has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pople drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arrivederci gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Pople. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrivederci wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pople has him pressed against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Arrivederci is trying to trip Pople. He has hold of a leg but Pople is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Arrivederci persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Arrivederci controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arrivederci postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Arrivederci controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Arrivederci gets to his feet. Pople looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pople shoots in for a takedown but Arrivederci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pople shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Arrivederci.
Pople is trying to escape the position but Arrivederci is controlling the position. #T2##SU2#
Arrivederci stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Arrivederci has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Arrivederci breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arrivederci stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arrivederci wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Arrivederci shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pople is breathing heavily.
Arrivederci stays in close to Pople's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Arrivederci stands up from Pople's guard - Arrivederci perhaps looking for a knockout.
Arrivederci scores with a body shot.
#T3##TD2#
Arrivederci fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pople sprawls well initially but Arrivederci persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pople wants to improve his position but Arrivederci is controlling well.
Arrivederci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Arrivederci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pople sees it coming and defends easily.
Arrivederci is taking a breather. Pople 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.#SUB2#
Pople is defending against the submission attempts here by Arrivederci.
Arrivederci wants to free his trapped foot but Pople is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Arrivederci scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arrivederci lands strikes from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arrivederci in particular looking to stall.
Arrivederci lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU2#
Arrivederci decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonjour Arrivederci 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#
Arrivederci avoids a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Arrivederci looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Arrivederci controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Arrivederci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pople is just riding it out for now. Arrivederci eventually gives up the hold.
Arrivederci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Arrivederci is looking for submissions but instead, Pople has regained full guard.
#T1#
Arrivederci tries to free his leg and advance position but Pople is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Arrivederci gets to his feet. Pople looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A punch lands to the side of Pople 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pople is looking to clinch but Arrivederci is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Arrivederci has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Arrivederci pulls guard.
Pople postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arrivederci can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arrivederci has Pople pulled in close to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Pople got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arrivederci has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pople has managed to get both his arms back between Arrivederci's legs - danger averted.
Pople throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arrivederci works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arrivederci managing to control the position.
Pople is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Pople gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arrivederci wants to stand and escape but instead Pople has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Arrivederci scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Pople has gone for a leg lock! Arrivederci slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pople's guard.#REVB#
Arrivederci connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Arrivederci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Arrivederci seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arrivederci is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pople is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arrivederci sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pople looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonjour Arrivederci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Arrivederci has Pople up against the cage in a clinch.
Pople jumps guard but Arrivederci turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pople is trying to maintain a safe position but Arrivederci gets an underhook and turns Pople into the cage.
Arrivederci being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Arrivederci pulls Pople into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrivederci wants to stand and escape but Pople is having none of it.
Arrivederci keeping moving, preventing Pople from controlling successfully.
Arrivederci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Arrivederci is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Pople got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arrivederci has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pople has managed to get both his arms back between Arrivederci's legs - danger averted.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arrivederci holds on and takes a little breather.
Arrivederci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pople is one step ahead there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Arrivederci looking for a guillotine here but Pople defends easily.
Arrivederci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#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.
Arrivederci wants to stand and escape but Pople is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Arrivederci closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Arrivederci lands in his opponent's guard.
Pople working a defensive guard but Arrivederci manages to pass into side control anyway.
Arrivederci looks up at the clock and then as Pople takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Arrivederci smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3#
Arrivederci works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Arrivederci working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Arrivederci tries for a kimura but Pople is defending well. #SUB2#
Arrivederci is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pople knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arrivederci is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pople will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arrivederci scores with a couple of short elbows.
Arrivederci taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bonjour Arrivederci comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arrivederci has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Bonjour Arrivederci!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Bonjour Arrivederci!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Bonjour Arrivederci!
Bonjour Arrivederci wins by unanimous decision!
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