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Event:
Checkmate Championship 1
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Costa dodges the punch combination from Torquilka.
Torquilka misses with a body punch
and De Costa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torquilka's knee momentarily.
Torquilka looks to land a combination but De Costa avoids it well.
Torquilka dips to his left and cracks De Costa with an uppercut!
A low kick lands for De Costa.
Torquilka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Costa can pounce on him.
Torquilka swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torquilka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De Costa throws the kick towards the body but Torquilka avoids it.
De Costa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
De Costa connects with an inside leg kick.
De Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torquilka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torquilka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Costa flicks out a counter leg kick but Torquilka steps away.
De Costa avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Costa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Torquilka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Costa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
De Costa scores with a head kick. Torquilka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Torquilka moves out of range of the body kick from De Costa.
Torquilka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Torquilka misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
De Costa closes the distance and pushes Torquilka back into the cage.#T2#
Torquilka looking to slow down the pace here.
De Costa works on Torquilka's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from De Costa as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torquilka blocking some punches.
De Costa lands a hook that snaps the head of Torquilka backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Torquilka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Costa lands a shot to the body.
De Costa digs a right hand into Torquilka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Torquilka's gas tank.
Torquilka is breathing heavily.
De Costa tries to work over Torquilka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torquilka tries to stall but De Costa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
De Costa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Costa lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Costa slowing the pace effectively.
De Costa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Torquilka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De Costa can turn it around.
De Costa lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
De Costa swings wildly with an uppercut but Torquilka uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Costa tries a body shot but Torquilka blocks it.
De Costa lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Costa pushes Torquilka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Costa is working Torquilka over against the cage.
De Costa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Costa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Costa lands a hook that snaps the head of Torquilka backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Torquilka tries to circle away but De Costa has him pinned against the cage.
De Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Costa stalls. #T4#
De Costa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Costa misses with some punches.
De Costa lands a right hand.
De Costa gets through Torquilka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Torquilka is trying to force a seperation but De Costa has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Costa lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Costa scores with a shoulder strike.
De Costa taking a breather.
De Costa lands a nice uppercut.
De Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torquilka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Costa tries to work over Torquilka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar De Costa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
De Costa tries to land a front kick but Torquilka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Torquilka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Costa lands a nice looking body kick.
Torquilka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Costa connects with a leg kick.
De Costa defending well as Torquilka loads up on a big left hand.
De Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torquilka manages to avoid it.
It looked like Torquilka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Costa.
De Costa throws a head kick that misses.
Torquilka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Costa tries to clinch up.
Torquilka connects with a nice looking jab.
De Costa feints and then cracks Torquilka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torquilka down.
De Costa lands a head kick!
#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by De Costa. That's going to slow Torquilka down.
De Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Costa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Costa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torquilka. That did some damage!
Torquilka throws a combination that misses
and De Costa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torquilka's knee momentarily.
Torquilka misses with a double jab.
Torquilka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Costa.
De Costa lands a leg kick that knocks Torquilka off balance momentarily.
De Costa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Costa throws the left hand but Torquilka avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Torquilka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torquilka checks a low kick from De Costa.
Torquilka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De Costa throws a head kick that misses.
De Costa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Torquilka misses its target.
Nice body kick from De Costa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torquilka misses with a few strikes there.
De Costa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Torquilka takes a step back to recover.
De Costa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torquilka counters with a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by De Costa!
De Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torquilka moves away.#T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from De Costa - that will leave a mark!
De Costa slips a jab and a cross from Torquilka.
Torquilka is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
De Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good leg kick by De Costa.
De Costa blocks a jab.
Torquilka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Costa flicks out a counter leg kick but Torquilka steps away.
A solid body kick from De Costa.
Torquilka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cesar De Costa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torquilka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body punch from De Costa.
Torquilka misses with a combination
and De Costa counters with a solid body kick. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from De Costa.
Torquilka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torquilka misses with a lunging right hand
and De Costa counters with a low kick, right behind Torquilka 's knee.
That kick from De Costa tenderised Torquilka's leg. Torquilka is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Costa feints and then cracks Torquilka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torquilka down.
Torquilka throws a poor cross that misses
and De Costa counters with a thumping low kick.
De Costa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Costa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Torquilka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Costa can pounce on him.
Torquilka misses the shot to the body.
A cross from De Costa lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar De Costa 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#
De Costa closes the distance and clinches.
De Costa misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Costa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torquilka blocks an uppercut.
De Costa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Costa scores with a shot to the side of Torquilka's head.
De Costa lands an uppercut.
De Costa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Costa misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Costa lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torquilka blocks a body shot from De Costa.
De Costa working aggressively here.
De Costa leaning his opponent against the cage.
De Costa tries a body shot but Torquilka blocks it.
Cesar De Costa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
De Costa scores with a hook to the body.
Torquilka prevents a body shot from De Costa.
Torquilka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Costa works on Torquilka's body with a couple of short punches.
Torquilka tries to work over De Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Torquilka controls the action.
A right hand to the body from De Costa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Costa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Torquilka takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
De Costa breaks the clinch.
Torquilka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Costa.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Costa.
#T2#
De Costa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Torquilka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Costa.
De Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torquilka's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from De Costa.
De Costa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Costa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Costa throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Costa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Costa fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Costa scoring well with a low kick there.
Torquilka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Torquilka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Costa defending well as Torquilka loads up on a big left hand.
Qualco Torquilka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Costa lunges at Torquilka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Torquilka's hand.
Torquilka throws a nice looking combination but De Costa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torquilka swinging wildly here.
De Costa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
De Costa scores with a push kick.
De Costa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De Costa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cesar De Costa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A low kick lands for De Costa.
Torquilka looks to land a left hand but De Costa moved out of range nicely.
De Costa scores with a body shot.
De Costa scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torquilka misses with a double jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Costa. Torquilka shrugs it off though.
Torquilka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Costa thuds his shin into the meat of Torquilka's side.
De Costa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Torquilka rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by De Costa.
Qualco Torquilka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torquilka cracks De Costa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cesar De Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Costa 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesar De Costa!
Cesar De Costa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Conquest XIII: Busch v Pelican
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Takenaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torquilka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takenaka.
Nice sprawl there from Torquilka as Takenaka shoots in.
Takenaka throws an overhand right that lands on Torquilka's shoulder, as Torquilka tries to avoid the shot.
Torquilka avoids the body shot from Takenaka.
Torquilka is looking for a counter combo.
Takenaka lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Torquilka misses.
Takenaka lands a nice hook to Torquilka's body. Torquilka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takenaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takenaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torquilka tries to avoid it but Takenaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torquilka to the ground. Torquilka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Torquilka.
Torquilka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Torquilka misses with the combination.
Takenaka jabs at Torquilka's body.#T1#
Takenaka shoots in but no luck this time.
Qualco Torquilka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.
Takenaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torquilka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takenaka.
Torquilka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Takenaka.
Takenaka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Torquilka rather than just go for the knockout.
Torquilka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takenaka.
Qualco Torquilka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Torquilka as Takenaka shoots in.
Takenaka lands with a straight right. Torquilka didn't see that one coming.
Torquilka throws a hook but Takenaka avoids it easily.
Torquilka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takenaka is defended easily by Torquilka.
Torquilka lands with a right hand. #T2#
Takenaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takenaka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takenaka connects with a looping right hand.
Torquilka throws a right and a left that Takenaka avoids nicely.
Takenaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torquilka.
Takenaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takenaka jabs Torquilka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takenaka throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Torquilka misses the target.
Takenaka connects with a jab.
A cross from Takenaka lands.
Takenaka scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Takenaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torquilka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takenaka back to the cage. Torquilka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Takenaka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Torquilka under the eye.
Takenaka throws a body punch but Torquilka moves out of range.
Takenaka tests Torquilka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takenaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torquilka avoids the body shot from Takenaka.
Torquilka slips a jab and a cross from Takenaka.
Takenaka lands with a shot to the body.
Torquilka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torquilka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takenaka.
As Takenaka looks to move away, Torquilka throws a big counter combo but Takenaka just gets out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Torquilka. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Takenaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torquilka manages to avoid it.#T4#
Takenaka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Takenaka!
Takenaka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Torquilka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Takenaka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Torquilka but Torquilka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takenaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torquilka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takenaka darts in looking for a takedown but Torquilka gets double underhooks and turns Takenaka into the cage.
Torquilka feints a jab promting Takenaka to slip. Torquilka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Takenaka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Takenaka!
Takenaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torquilka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takenaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roku Takenaka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Takenaka digs a good body shot into Torquilka's ribs.
Takenaka staying out of range there.
Takenaka thuds his right hand into Torquilka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takenaka jabs at Torquilka's body.
Takenaka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Torquilka is looking for a counter combo.
Takenaka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Torquilka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takenaka shoots in for a double leg but Torquilka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Torquilka misses the target.
Takenaka swings for the body but Torquilka moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torquilka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takenaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Torquilka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torquilka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takenaka misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Torquilka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Takenaka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Torquilka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takenaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Torquilka.
Takenaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takenaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takenaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takenaka works Torquilka's body with a nice hook.
Torquilka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Torquilka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takenaka.
Takenaka lands a really nice looking cross but Torquilka seems unphased.
Takenaka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torquilka sprawls well. Torquilka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takenaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Qualco Torquilka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.#T2#
Takenaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torquilka at a distance.
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!
Takenaka fails with the takedown.
Torquilka tries to move into range but Takenaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Qualco Torquilka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takenaka scores with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Takenaka!
Takenaka misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Torquilka to counter with a crisp jab.
Takenaka misses with a wild combination.
Torquilka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takenaka. #T3#
Takenaka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torquilka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torquilka looks to land a combination but Takenaka avoids it well.
Roku Takenaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takenaka lands a jab.
Good shot there by Takenaka.
Takenaka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Takenaka thuds his right hand into Torquilka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takenaka slips a jab and a cross from Torquilka.
As Torquilka backs off Takenaka throws a huge counter combo but Torquilka manages to avoid it all.
Takenaka throws a body punch but Torquilka moves out of range.
Takenaka throws a body punch but Torquilka moves out of range.
Takenaka lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Torquilka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takenaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Torquilka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takenaka.
Torquilka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takenaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takenaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takenaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takenaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takenaka thuds a left hand into Torquilka's body.
Takenaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Torquilka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takenaka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Torquilka eats them both and turns towards Takenaka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roku Takenaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torquilka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takenaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takenaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Torquilka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roku Takenaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Takenaka lands a really nice looking cross but Torquilka seems unphased.
Torquilka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takenaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Torquilka missing with a left hand there. Takenaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takenaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Torquilka lands with a nice combination. Takenaka backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Takenaka does no damage.
Takenaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Takenaka lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torquilka slaps away a takedown attempt from Takenaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takenaka shoots for a takedown but Torquilka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Takenaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takenaka misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Torquilka connects with the punch.
Torquilka tries to bum rush Takenaka with a series of wild strikes but Takenaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Torquilka misses.
Takenaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takenaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torquilka.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takenaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Takenaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takenaka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Takenaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torquilka circles away quickly and effectively.
Takenaka misses with a hook. Torquilka ducked under it nicely.
Takenaka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Takenaka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takenaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Torquilka's head.
Torquilka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takenaka misses with a two punch combination.
Torquilka throwing a counter right hand but Takenaka manages to avoid it.
Takenaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Torquilka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Qualco Torquilka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.
Takenaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Torquilka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takenaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torquilka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Takenaka misses.
Torquilka throws a right and a left that Takenaka avoids nicely.
Takenaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Takenaka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Takenaka loads up on a big right hand but Torquilka slips the punch.#T3#
Takenaka connects with the punch.
Takenaka works over Torquilka's head and body with a nice combination.
Takenaka misses with a wild body shot.
Torquilka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takenaka misses with a body shot.
Takenaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Torquilka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takenaka dodges the punch combination from Torquilka.
And Takenaka tries to counter it with a takedown but Torquilka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Takenaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Torquilka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Takenaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Torquilka should have avoided that one.
Torquilka avoids the body shot from Takenaka.
Torquilka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takenaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Torquilka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takenaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Torquilka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Torquilka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takenaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Torquilka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takenaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takenaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takenaka connects with the punch.
Takenaka swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Torquilka counter with a right hand.
Torquilka throws a right and a left that Takenaka avoids nicely.
Takenaka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Qualco Torquilka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roku Takenaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takenaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takenaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roku Takenaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takenaka 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roku Takenaka!
Roku Takenaka took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Conquest IX: Bacolod vs Baut
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Torquilka works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Amar Ekeocha has been cut.
Ekeocha looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A left and a right from Torquilka both land. Nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Torquilka.
Torquilka cracks Ekeocha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ekeocha throws a sloppy head kick and Torquilka moves out of range easily.
As Ekeocha looks to move away, Torquilka throws a big counter combo but Ekeocha just gets out of the way.
Torquilka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekeocha at a distance.
Ekeocha tries to close the distance and clinch but Torquilka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Torquilka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ekeocha looks to clinch
and Torquilka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torquilka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekeocha wants to clinch
and Torquilka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekeocha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ekeocha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ekeocha darts in trying to clinch
and Torquilka counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Ekeocha badly! Torquilka follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Ekeocha out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Torquilka finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Qualco Torquilka!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 964 Round 4
Date: Feb 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Pereira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pereira tries to clinch there but Torquilka circles away.
Torquilka throws a big counter combination but Pereira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Torquilka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Pedro Pereira has been cut.
Torquilka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pereira's head.
Torquilka with a hook.#ROC#
Pereira is rocked!
Torquilka Throws a clean left jab. Torquilka Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Pereira's chin! Pereira crumbles to the ground and Torquilka follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Torquilka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Qualco Torquilka!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 964 Round 3
Date: Feb 24, 2020 |
#R1#
A left lands for Wantanu.#TD#
Torquilka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wantanu is looking to control Torquilka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wantanu avoid being mounted?
Torquilka controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Torquilka slips a nice elbow through Wantanu's hands, connecting with Wantanu's forehead.
Torquilka controlling the action here.
Wantanu trying to control from the bottom.
Torquilka trying to control the pace.
Torquilka trying to pass the guard but Wantanu defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wantanu is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wantanu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Torquilka fails to land with a series of punches.
Wantanu throws the left hand but Torquilka avoids the punch easily.
Wantanu lands a lovely overhand right.
Wantanu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torquilka lands a jab to the nose.
Wantanu throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Torquilka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Torquilka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Wantanu trying to control the position.
Torquilka controlling from the top position.
Wantanu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Torquilka is stalling in the full guard.
Wantanu looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Torquilka connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torquilka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wantanu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torquilka feinted with a counter takedown.
Antu Wantanu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wantanu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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 Qualco Torquilka will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Torquilka shoots in and gets a takedown into Wantanu's guard.
Torquilka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Torquilka tries to free his leg and advance position but Wantanu is retaining full guard.
Torquilka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Torquilka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Torquilka tries to bum rush Wantanu with a series of wild strikes but Wantanu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wantanu.
Torquilka takes a swing at Wantanu's ribcage but misses.
Qualco Torquilka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Torquilka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Torquilka controls the position.
Torquilka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wantanu for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Torquilka wants to control but Wantanu is keeping him busy.
Qualco Torquilka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Torquilka tries to advance to mount but Wantanu denies him.
Wantanu is looking to regain half guard here but Torquilka keeps moving and retains side control.
Torquilka is staying tight to Wantanu's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Torquilka tries to move to mount but Wantanu blocks the move with his legs.
Torquilka in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wantanu wants to control but Torquilka postures up.
You can see the frustration on Wantanu's face as Torquilka controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Torquilka misses with a lunging right hand
and Wantanu counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wantanu throws a shot from downtown. Torquilka moves away and avoids it.
Wantanu throws a shot from downtown. Torquilka moves away and avoids it.
Wantanu misses with a straight left.
Torquilka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from Torquilka misses.
Antu Wantanu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wantanu lands an overhand right.#TD#
Torquilka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wantanu sprawls well initially but Torquilka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Torquilka performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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 Qualco Torquilka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wantanu throws a jab when Torquilka was well out of range.
Wantanu misses with a straight right.
Wantanu jabs at Torquilka's body.
Wantanu lands a jab to the nose.
Torquilka misses with a double jab.
Torquilka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wantanu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Torquilka ducks under a wild hook from Wantanu.
Torquilka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Torquilka moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torquilka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Wantanu misses.
Wantanu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Torquilka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Wantanu moves out of range as Torquilka strikes.
Torquilka throws a series of punches but Wantanu avoids them all with ease.
Wantanu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wantanu throws a combination. Torquilka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Torquilka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wantanu.
Torquilka feinted with a counter takedown.
Antu Wantanu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Torquilka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wantanu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Torquilka is in Wantanu's guard.
Torquilka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Torquilka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Wantanu being controlled here, momentarily.
Wantanu working a defensive guard but Torquilka manages to pass into side control anyway.
Torquilka controls the position from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T3#
Wantanu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Torquilka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Torquilka content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wantanu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wantanu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Torquilka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Antu Wantanu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torquilka wants to pass to mount but Wantanu is defending the position.
Torquilka is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Torquilka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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 Qualco Torquilka.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Torquilka, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Qualco Torquilka!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Qualco Torquilka!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Qualco Torquilka!
Qualco Torquilka wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 964 Round 2
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Tessin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tessin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Torquilka.#TD2#
Torquilka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tessin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Torquilka pushing down on Tessin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Torquilka lands with a punch from half guard.
Torquilka is looking to advance position but Tessin won't allow it.
Torquilka working Tessin over with strikes.
Tessin tries to get to full guard but Torquilka has control of the leg.
Torquilka controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Torquilka 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.
Torquilka is pressing down on Tessin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tessin is holding on for now. #T1#
Torquilka controlling the pace.
Torquilka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tessin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Torquilka is working away from the top position though.
Torquilka slows the pace down in half guard.
Torquilka is continuing to stall.
Tessin trying to hold on to Torquilka's head to control him but Torquilka postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Torquilka lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Torquilka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tessin, pushing him back against the cage.
Tessin has a couple of punches blocked by Torquilka.
#T3#
Torquilka stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tessin.
Tessin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tessin tries to throw a body punch but Torquilka avoids it by throwing Tessin back against the cage.
Torquilka blocking some punches.
Torquilka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torquilka.
Tessin has a couple of punches blocked by Torquilka.
A head punch on the inside from Tessin fails to land.
Tessin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tessin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tessin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torquilka's elbow.
Torquilka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Tessin.
Tessin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torquilka's elbow. #T4#
Torquilka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Torquilka is looking to break free of the clinch but Tessin has double underhooks.
Tessin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tessin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Torquilka.
Torquilka has Tessin pressed against the cage.
Tessin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tessin misses with a punch to the body.
Tessin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Tessin scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tessin swings wildly with an uppercut but Torquilka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tessin swings wildly with an uppercut but Torquilka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tessin tries to throw a body punch but Torquilka avoids it by throwing Tessin back against the cage.
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 Randy Tessin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tessin tries to clinch #TD2#
and Torquilka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Torquilka.
Tessin wants to get back to his feet but Torquilka passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Torquilka is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tessin is trying to stand back up but Torquilka is controlling him
Torquilka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torquilka uses his free foot to push down on Tessin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tessin. #T1#
Tessin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Torquilka controlling his opponent.
Tessin wants to control but Torquilka is having none of it.
Torquilka punishing his opponent with strikes.
Torquilka looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tessin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Torquilka controlling the position easily from mount.
Torquilka avoids the attempt from Tessin to control.#T2#
Torquilka controlling his opponent.
Torquilka working Tessin over with strikes here.
Torquilka breaks from Tessin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Torquilka content just to control the position here.
Tessin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Torquilka lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Torquilka content just to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tessin tries to lock up and control but Torquilka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tessin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torquilka on the ground.
Torquilka dominating with strikes here.
Tessin is working to get back to half guard.
Torquilka content just to control the position here. #T3#
Tessin is trying desperately to improve position.
Torquilka landing punches.
Torquilka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Torquilka landing strikes from the mount and Tessin is in trouble!
Tessin wants to hold on but Torquilka pushes him away.
Tessin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tessin is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Torquilka controlling the position easily from mount.
Torquilka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Torquilka landing strikes from the mount and Tessin is in trouble!
Torquilka controlling from mount.
Torquilka landing shots from mount.
Torquilka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tessin taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Tessin is rocked!
Tessin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Torquilka controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qualco Torquilka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Torquilka has closed the distance and engaged Tessin in a clinch.
Torquilka stalling in the clinch.
Torquilka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Torquilka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torquilka can't find room to land a body shot as Tessin controls the action.
Tessin misses with a punch on the inside.
Torquilka tries to break the clinch but Tessin is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessin tries to throw a body punch but Torquilka avoids it by throwing Tessin back against the cage.
Torquilka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tessin misses with the head strike.
Tessin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torquilka wants to get back to striking at distance but Tessin won't allow it.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torquilka.
Tessin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torquilka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torquilka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tessin misses with some punches.
Tessin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torquilka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tessin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torquilka working hard to break the clinch.
Tessin misses with some punches.
Tessin has a couple of punches blocked by Torquilka.
Tessin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torquilka's elbow.
Randy Tessin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tessin misses with the head strike.
Torquilka effectively controlling the action here.
Torquilka tries to circle away but Tessin has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Tessin fails to land.
Tessin has a couple of punches blocked by Torquilka.
Tessin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tessin throws a punch but it's blocked by Torquilka.
Tessin has Torquilka pressed against the cage, preventing Torquilka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tessin prevents Torquilka from breaking the clinch.
Torquilka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tessin working aggressively here.
Tessin can't find room to land a body shot as Torquilka controls the action.
Torquilka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tessin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tessin misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tessin.
Tessin throws a punch but it's blocked by Torquilka.
Torquilka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torquilka is struggling to control the position.
Torquilka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Tessin throws a head punch that misses.
Tessin has a couple of punches blocked by Torquilka.
#BC2#
Torquilka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Torquilka closes the distance and clinches.
Tessin swings wildly with an uppercut but Torquilka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tessin blocks a body shot from Torquilka.
Torquilka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tessin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torquilka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torquilka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tessin misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Torquilka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tessin working aggressively here.
Tessin misses with some punches.
Tessin has Torquilka pressed against the cage, preventing Torquilka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Torquilka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tessin up against the cage.
Tessin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tessin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tessin.
Tessin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tessin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torquilka's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tessin has Torquilka pressed against the cage, preventing Torquilka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Randy Tessin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Qualco Torquilka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Torquilka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Tessin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tessin 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Qualco Torquilka!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Qualco Torquilka!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Qualco Torquilka!
Qualco Torquilka wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 964 Round 1
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Torquilka. No joy for Condor on that attempt.
Condor tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Torquilka counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Condor!
Condor is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Torquilka is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Torquilka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Torquilka controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torquilka working Condor over with strikes here.
Torquilka in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torquilka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Torquilka landing strikes from the mount and Condor is in trouble! #T1#
Condor tries to lock up and control but Torquilka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Torquilka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Torquilka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Condor tries to reverse the position but Torquilka maintains control.
Torquilka controlling his opponent.
Torquilka is landing with some decent strikes but Condor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Torquilka controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Condor tries to hold on but Torquilka pushes him away.
Condor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Condor is breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Torquilka.
Torquilka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Torquilka is landing with some decent strikes but Condor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Torquilka raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Torquilka connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Torquilka working Condor over with strikes here. #ROC2#
Condor is rocked!#SUB2#
Torquilka looking to isolate an arm here. Condor doesn't see it coming and as Torquilka extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Torquilka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Qualco Torquilka!
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