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Event:
QFC Tournament 984 Round 4
Date: May 25, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pyke digs a good hook to Mysterio's body.
Mysterio tries for a takedown but Pyke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Pyke throws a nice outside leg kick. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mysterio is defended easily by Pyke. Pyke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Pyke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mysterios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Pyke lands a leg kick that knocks Mysterio off balance momentarily. Nice jab there from Pyke. Pyke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Mysterio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action! Mysterio checks a leg kick nicely. Mysterio moves out of range as Pyke throws a body kick.
Monty Pyke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pyke slaps away a takedown attempt from Mysterio, before circling back to the center of the mat. Monty Pyke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rey Mysterio. A lazy left from Pyke finds it's target. Pyke stuffs the takedown attempt from Mysterio. Mysterio gets slowly back to his feet. Mysterio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. It looked like Pyke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mysterio.#T1# Pyke works Mysterio's body with a nice hook. Mysterio closes the distance and clinches up with Pyke, looking for a takedown. Mysterio pushes Pyke against the cage but Pyke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Nice uppercut there from Pyke. Mysterio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Pyke there. Mysterio gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Mysterio tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Pyke is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Mysterio buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Mysterio!! Mysterio is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Pyke throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monty Pyke! A victorious Monty Pyke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 984 Round 3
Date: May 24, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mysterio is defended easily by Radev. Radev scores with the left hand. Mysterio knows he should have avoided that one. Radev with a hook. Mysterio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Radev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Mysterio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Radev's waist but Radev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mysterio off to one side. Mysterio shoots in for a takedown but Radev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Mysterio. That's going to take a lot out of him. Radev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD# Mysterio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mysterio throwing shots but Radev is blocking nicely. Mysterio throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Radev to regain full guard. Mysterio throws a big elbow that misses. Radev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Radev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1# Mysterio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mysterio's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Mysterio postures up in Radev's guard and throws a big left but Radev blocks it. Mysterio with a nice head shot there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Radev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Mysterio cracks Radev with a solid left hand. Mysterio throwing strikes but missing. Mysterio stands up over Radev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Radev can't keep his opponent in guard - Mysterio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Mysterio 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. Mysterio passes the guard and advances to mount! Mysterio punishing his opponent with strikes. Radev looks winded!#T2# Mysterio landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#Radev is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Krisstiyan Radev has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Mysterio connects with a bit shot that sees Radev covering up! More strikes from Mysterio and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mysterio is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rey Mysterio! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 984 Round 2
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2# Money manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mysterio on his heels. He'll look to pass Mysterio's guard now, I'm sure. Money throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mysterio works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Mysterio throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mysterio is on top in guard.
#REVR# Mysterio stands up over Money, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Mysterio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Mysterio is in close to Money's body, working some short punches and elbows. Money really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mysterio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Money tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mysterio stands up over Money, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Money throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mysterio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Money looking for a sweep. Not yet Money, not yet. Mysterio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Money keeping full guard, as Mysterio tries to pass. Money looking to sweep here. No luck so far. 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! Mysterio is in close to Money's body, working some short punches and elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mysterio working some strikes from top position. Money not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mysterio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Mysterio lands a couple of decent looking shots. Mysterio with a nice head shot there.#T1# Mysterio lands a couple of elbows. Mysterio is working Money over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Mysterio preventing the sweep. Mysterio scoring with punches to the head and body. Mysterio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Mysterio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Mysterio stands up over Money, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#Money is rocked! There's a bit of a scramble here and now Money is on top in guard.
#REVB# Money must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mysterio is on top in guard.
#REVR# Money throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mysterio landing some decent shots from guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Mysterio scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Mysterio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Mysterio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2# 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! Money is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mysterio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Mysterio is pushing down on Money's leg trying to pass to half guard. Money is fighting to maintain full guard but Mysterio has managed to sneak the leg through. Mysterio scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Mysterio is keen to just control but Money is a slippery customer. Money works his way to full guard. Good work. Mysterio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Money throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Mysterio lands a couple of decent looking shots. Mysterio stands up over Money, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Mysterio is in close to Money's body, working some short punches and elbows. Mysterio lands a couple of elbows. Mysterio landing some decent shots from guard. Mysterio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Money is still in real trouble! Can Mysterio finish him? Mysterio stands up over Money, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Mysterio scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3# Mysterio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Money being controlled here, momentarily. Mysterio distracts Money with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Money keeping moving, preventing Mysterio from controlling successfully. Money seems to have recovered his senses. Mysterio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Mysterio postures up and lands a big shot to Money's brow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Money trying to control the position.
Mysterio scoring with punches to the head and body. Mysterio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Mysterio postures up and lands a big shot to Money's brow. Mysterio scoring with punches to the head and body. Mysterio working some strikes from top position. Mysterio with a nice head shot there. Money striking off his back but it's not causing Mysterio any problems. #T4# Money looking for a sweep. Not yet Money, not yet. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Money is on top in guard.
#REVB# Mysterio trying to strike off his back.
Mysterio tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mysterio wants to improve his position but instead Money has moved into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mysterio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Money's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Money's back! Money rolls, trying to escape but Mysterio keeps control of the position.
Mysterio loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Money hold on?
Mysterio is landing with strikes from the back. Money prevents Mysterio from getting a body triangle. Mysterio scores with punches to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Money covers up after that shot from Mysterio.
Mysterio is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Mysterio lands a big shot to the side of the head and Money goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rey Mysterio! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 984 Round 1
Date: May 22, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL# Todd closes the distance and clinches. Mysterio has Todd pressed against the cage, preventing Todd from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Todd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Mysterio wants a takedown.
Mysterio wants a takedown but no success here.
Mysterio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Todd is defending well. Jame Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rey Mysterio. Todd gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mysterio.
Todd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Todd is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC# Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mysterio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mysterio wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2# Mysterio looking to score a takedown here. Todd is defending well but Mysterio drives through and ends up in Todd's guard.#ES# Todd manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mysterio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. This has been an exciting period of action! Todd lands a two punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Todd is defended easily by Mysterio.#TD2# Mysterio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1# 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. Mysterio connects with a nice short shot to Todd's temple. Todd is looking to control Mysterio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Todd avoid being mounted? Todd wants to get back to his feet. Mysterio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Todd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Mysterio lands with a punch from half guard. Mysterio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Todd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Todd is rocked! Mysterio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Oh Todd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Mysterio lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Todd! More strikes land and this one is all over! Mysterio jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rey Mysterio! |
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