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Event:
QFC Tournament 979 Round 3
Date: Apr 16, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Teddy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Diokane desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Teddy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diokane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diokane trying to control here.
Teddy controlling the action here.
Teddy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diokane on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Teddy is working away from the top position though.
Teddy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Diokane trying to control here.
Teddy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Diokane is concentrating on defense, preventing Teddy from advancing position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Diokane trying to hold on to Teddy's head to control him but Teddy postures up.
Teddy is nestled in close to Diokane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Teddy trying to control from half guard but Diokane is working away.
Diokane is pressing down on Teddy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Teddy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Diokane has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Teddy is looking to defend but Diokane has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Teddy! Diokane pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Teddy taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Diokane!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 979 Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Teddy dives in and grabs Varian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Varian pushes down on Teddy's head and hops out.
Varian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Teddy counters with a single leg into guard. Varian didn't expect that.
Teddy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Varian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teddy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Varian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varian wants to stand but Teddy is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Teddy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Varian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Teddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Varian wants to control the position but Teddy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Teddy prevents Varian from improving his position.
Teddy wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Teddy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Varian is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Varian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Varian is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teddy is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Varian is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teddy stops Varian from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Teddy is looking for a kimura but Varian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teddy to get the leverage.
Teddy prevents Varian from improving his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Teddy controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Teddy.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Teddy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Varian fails to land with a series of punches.
Teddy feints the counter takedown.
Teddy throws a series of strikes that have Varian backpedaling.
#TD2#
Teddy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Varian's half guard.#ES#
Varian kicks off Teddy and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Teddy rushes Varian and presses him up against the cage.
Teddy tries to pull guard but Varian holds him up against the cage and eventually Teddy drops back down to his feet.
Kevin Varian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Teddy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Teddy tightens his grip and picks Varian up, before dumping him to the ground. Varian manages to land in guard.
Varian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ted Teddy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Varian throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Teddy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Varian trying to control the position.
Teddy won't allow Varian to sweep him here.
Ted Teddy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Teddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Varian is retaining full guard.
Varian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Teddy is controlling him.
Teddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Varian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varian wants to control but Teddy passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Teddy is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Varian wants to control but Teddy is keeping busy.
Varian pushes Teddy off looking to stand but Teddy dives back in and keeps control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Teddy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Teddy as Varian shoots in.
Teddy stuffs the takedown attempt from Varian. Varian gets slowly back to his feet. #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.
Teddy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Teddy wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Varian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Varian tries to clinch but Teddy is having none of it.
Varian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teddy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Varian somewhat.
Varian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Teddy's waist but Teddy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Varian off to one side.
Teddy slaps away a takedown attempt from Varian, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Varian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Teddy throws a low kick, looking for Varian's leg but Varian calmly moves out of range.
Kevin Varian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Teddy shoots in for a takedown but Varian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Teddy is defended easily by Varian.
Varian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Teddy takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Teddy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Varian throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from Teddy misses.
Varian closes the distance but Teddy moves to the side
and Teddy counters with a series of strikes. Varian will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Varian has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Varian or perhaps it was just good defense by Teddy, which made it look bad.
Teddy with the counter takedown but Varian avoids it easily.#T4##TD2#
Teddy gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Teddy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Teddy wants to control but Varian is keeping him busy.
Varian is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Teddy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teddy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Teddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Varian's cut.
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#
Varian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Teddy avoids it really well and circles away.
Teddy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Varian defends it well.
Varian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Teddy but Teddy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Teddy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Varian shoots and misses #TD2#
and Teddy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Varian! #ES#
Varian bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Varian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varian is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Teddy gets a clinch.
Teddy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Teddy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Varian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Teddy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Varian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Varian instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Teddy breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Teddy rushes Varian and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Teddy manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Varian closes the distance and clinches.
Teddy misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Teddy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Varian up against the cage.#T2#
Teddy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Varian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Varian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Teddy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Varian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Varian fails with a takedown attempt.
Varian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teddy as he jumps to the side.
Despite the aggression on Teddy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Varian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Varian blocks a head kick by Teddy.
#TD2#
Teddy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Varian is trying to escape back to his feet but Teddy uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Teddy wants to stand but Varian is controlling his arm.
Teddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Varian keeps working.
Teddy tries to stand but Varian is controlling his head. #T4#
I wouldn't like to be where Varian is right now. #SUB2#
Teddy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Varian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Teddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Varian keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ted Teddy.
Well Teddy 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Ted Teddy!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Ted Teddy!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Ted Teddy!
Ted Teddy wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 979 Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Teddy shoots in and gets a takedown into Walton's guard.
Teddy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walton's guard.
Teddy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teddy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Walton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teddy is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teddy pulls Walton in to control the position.
Walton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Teddy looking for a guillotine here but Walton defends easily.
Walton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Walton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Teddy for as long as he can get away with.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Teddy is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Walton can't keep his opponent in guard - Teddy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Walton tries to roll over but Teddy keeps him under control.#T2#
Teddy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Teddy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Teddy trying to pass the guard but Walton defending well.
Walton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Teddy is working away from the top position though.
Teddy trying to control the pace. #T3#
Walton wants to control but Teddy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Teddy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walton!
Teddy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walton is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Teddy landing strikes from the mount and Walton is in trouble!
Walton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Walton landing small, sideways elbows.
Teddy not doing much here.
Walton is trying to stand back up but Teddy is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teddy wants to pass to mount but Walton is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Teddy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Teddy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Teddy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Walton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Teddy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Walton is trying to control the position but Teddy postures up.
Teddy trying to move into half guard but instead Walton has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Teddy is trying to control the position but Walton postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teddy has a closed guard, preventing Walton from standing up.
Ted Teddy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Teddy keeping moving, preventing Walton from controlling successfully. #T1#
Teddy pulls Walton in to control the position.
Walton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Teddy is trying to control the position 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#
Walton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Teddy is trying to defend but Walton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Walton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Teddy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Teddy wants to get back to his feet.
Teddy trying to control from the bottom.
Walton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Walton wants to pass the guard but Teddy is defending well.
Teddy lands with a few short shots to the body. #T3#
Teddy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walton's back!#SUB2#
Teddy looking for the RNC.
Walton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Teddy.
#SUB2#
Teddy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Walton is defending well though. Teddy let's go of the attempt for now.
Teddy is breathing heavily.
Walton is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Teddy seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Walton's chin but Walton turns very nicely into Teddy's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Walton.
Walton postures up.
#T4#
Teddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Teddy trying to keep a closed guard but Walton is proving a slippery customer.
Walton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walton wants to control from the top but Teddy keeps moving.
Walton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 JimBob Walton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Teddy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walton but Walton pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Teddy shoots in and bounces Walton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Teddy works over Walton with some ground and pound from guard.
Walton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton is pulling down on Teddy's head. It's preventing any offense from Teddy, at least for the moment.#T1#
Teddy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walton wants to stand up but Teddy is controlling him.
Teddy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Teddy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Walton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Teddy's guard. #REVR##T2#
Teddy pulls Walton in to control the position.
Walton trying to control but Teddy is working from the bottom.
Teddy looking to control.
Teddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walton is one step ahead there.
Walton trying to control but Teddy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Walton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Teddy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Walton, into his guard. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Teddy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Teddy has managed to get both his arms back between Walton's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Teddy won't allow Walton to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Teddy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Teddy postures up and lands a big shot to Walton's brow.
Teddy wants to pass the guard but Walton is keeping the position.
Teddy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Teddy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walton's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
JimBob Walton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ted Teddy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Walton enables Teddy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Walton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Teddy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Teddy 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Ted Teddy!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Ted Teddy!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Ted Teddy!
Ted Teddy wins by unanimous decision!
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