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Event:
KOF: IW PROVING GROUNDS 2
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2# Blake moves into range and clinches up with Gregor.#TD2# Blake turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Blake manages to end up in side control. Gregor is trying to buck Blake off. Gregor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2# Blake is trying to get an arm triangle but Gregor is defending well. Gregor wants to get back to his feet but Blake drags him back down. Gregor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blake lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2# Blake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gregor has escaped the position, nice work there. Gregor tries to escape but Blake is in control. #T1# Blake wants to control but Gregor is keeping him busy. Gregor is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Blake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gregor has escaped the position, nice work there. Blake trying to control the action but Gregor is working from the bottom. Gregor wants to get back to his feet but Blake drags him back down.#SUB2# Blake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gregor, who protects the arm well. #SUB2# Blake tries for a kimura but Gregor is defending well. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Blake working the ground and pound from side control. Blake is looking to take a break and control but Gregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gregor is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Blake is controlling him well. Gregor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Gregor is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Gregor is being controlled here. Gregor is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Blake has just dragged him back down to the mat. Gregor trying to remain calm as Blake controls from the top position. Blake tries to stand but Gregor is controlling his head. #T3# Gregor is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Blake has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. The crowd cheers as Gregor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blake doesn't seem phased though. Gregor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Gregor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Conor Gregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Blake closes the distance and clinches. Blake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gregor to keep the fight standing. A frustrated look appears on Gregor's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# Blake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gregor.
Blake takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2# Blake gets the takedown into side control. #ES# Gregor bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Conor Gregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gregor is breathing heavily.#T4# Gregor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blake on the side of the head. Blake keeps the fight on the outside. No joy there for Gregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Blake.
#TD2# Blake scores with a takedown into Gregor's guard. Gregor is looking to stand up but Blake isn't so interested in that idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Blake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Gregor wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Blake manages to pass to side control. 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 Conor Gregor 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.#R2# Blake keeps the fight on the outside. Blake ducks right into an uppercut from Gregor. Gregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2# Blake shoots in and gets a takedown into Gregor's guard. Blake wants to get up but he can't break Gregor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Benny Blake has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES# Gregor has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Blake is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Blake holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gregor as Blake tries to tie him up. Blake tries to pull guard but Gregor won't allow it.
Gregor scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC# Gregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1# Gregor misses with a few strikes there.
Blake tries to counter with a clinch but Gregor shakes him off and moves away. Gregor connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2# Gregor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blake to score an easy takedown into full guard. Gregor wants to stand and escape but Blake is having none of it. Blake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Gregor is looking to stand up but Blake isn't so interested in that idea. #T2# Blake is in close to Gregor's body, working some short punches and elbows. Gregor wants to stand and escape but Blake is having none of it. Blake is in close to Gregor's body, working some short punches and elbows. Blake showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #ES# Gregor kicks Blake off and gets to his feet. Blake takes one to the chin there. Conor Gregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blake circles away quickly and effectively. Blake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gregor keeps the fight on the outside. Gregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2# Blake scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Gregor tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T3# Blake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Gregor is squirming around, avoiding Blake's attempts to control the action. Gregor is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#ES# Gregor bucks Blake off and manages to get back to his feet! Gregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blake can do to turn this around? Gregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Blake back to the cage. Gregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Gregor swinging wildly here.
Gregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Blake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short right from Blake. #BC2# Blake breaks from the clinch.
Conor Gregor is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2# Blake closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gregor to the mat! Gregor manages to get full guard. Gregor is wriggling around but Blake manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR# Blake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Gregor is trying to stand back up but Blake is controlling him
Blake controlling the action here. Gregor pushes Blake off but Blake dives into side control.
Blake remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Gregor dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Blake slips a jab and a cross from Gregor.
Blake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gregor.
Blake slips a jab and a cross from Gregor.
Blake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gregor.
#CL# Gregor closes the distance and clinches. Blake keeps control of Gregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Blake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blake blocks an uppercut.
Gregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Blake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gregor is defending well for now.#T1# Gregor misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Blake breaks from the clinch.
Blake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gregor.
Gregor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Gregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2# Blake gets a takedown into half guard. Gregor tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Blake manages to move to mount!
Blake looking to control and managing it successfully. Blake postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gregor looks a forlorn figure.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Blake lands a big shot there that rocks Gregor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Blake landing punches. #SUB2# Blake looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2# Blake working for a guillotine from mount but Gregor is in no mood to give up. Gregor is bucking up trying to escape but Blake cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Gregor is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gregor is bucking up trying to escape but Blake cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Blake with good strikes from the mount here! Blake controlling the pace for now. #T3# Gregor wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB2# Blake has hold of Gregor's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gregor manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Blake punishing his opponent with strikes. Blake content just to control the position here. Gregor is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB2# Blake is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gregor to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gregor shrugs it off. Gregor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Gregor is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T4# Blake fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ES# Gregor somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet! Gregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blake swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2# Blake closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gregor did well to prevent Blake getting side control.#ES# Gregor has one foot on Blake's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. 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! Blake misses with a straight right. Gregor swinging wildly here.
#TD2# Blake shoots in and gets a takedown into Gregor's guard. Gregor wants to stand and escape but Blake is having none of it. Benny Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Conor Gregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blake's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight! Benny Blake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Gregor 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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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! Gregor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vice sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gregor somewhat. Vice throws a nice looking combination but Gregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gregor feinted with a counter takedown. Gregor dodges the punch combination from Vice.
Vice tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gregor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vice somewhat. Vice scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vice shoots in for a double leg but Gregor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Gregor lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Gregor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Vice stuffs the takedown attempt from Gregor. Gregor gets slowly back to his feet. Vice throws a counter combo.#T1# Vice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gregor tries to clinch there but Vice circles away.
Vice unleashes a big counter combination but Gregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Gregor tries to clinch up. Vice is looking for the big counter here. A nice combination there by Vice.
Gregor misses with a head kick.
Vice lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Vice is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gregor.#CUT#It looks like Lee Vice has been cut. Gregor shoots in but Vice avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Gregor. That's going to take a lot out of him. No luck with that takedown attempt from Gregor. #CL# Gregor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Vice breaks from the clinch.
#T2# Vice throws a combination. Gregor tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gregor counters with a three punch combo that has Vice backing up. Vice nods at Gregor to acknowledge the strikes. Vice shoots in looking for a takedown but Gregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vice's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL# Gregor instigates a clinch. Gregor looking for a takedown. #BC2# Vice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gregor throws a front kick aimed at Vice's knee but Vice avoids it well. Vice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gregor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Sloppy strikes from Vice. Those never looked like landing. Gregor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vice sprawls well. Vice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gregor gets slowly back to his feet.#T3# Vice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vice wants it to stay on the feet. Gregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Vice moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Vice throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2# Gregor gets caught napping as Vice dives in and scores a takedown. Gregor manages to retain guard. Gregor is breathing heavily. Vice works a leg free and moves into half guard. Vice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gregor's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Vice is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gregor is just riding it out for now. Vice eventually gives up the hold. Gregor is looking to control Vice's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gregor avoid being mounted?#T4# Gregor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Vice throwing shots but Gregor is blocking nicely. Vice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gregor's head. Gregor moves into full guard.
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! Gregor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Vice is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Gregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2# Vice drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gregor dives on top into guard. Gregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vice is keeping the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Vice dominated that round. The cut man is working on Lee Vice's cut. 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# Gregor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vice but Vice pushes him off and we're back to square one. Vice moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Vice shoots in but no luck this time. Gregor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. As Gregor backs off Vice throws a huge counter combo but Gregor manages to avoid it all. Lee Vice seems to be getting the better of the standup. Vice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Vice has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gregor blocks a head kick by Vice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Vice instigates a clinch. Gregor has Vice pressed against the cage, preventing Vice from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Gregor manages to break the clinch.
Gregor fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Gregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Gregor misses with a kick to the body.
Vice throws a counter combo. Vice swinging wildly here.
Gregor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vice sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gregor somewhat. Gregor misses with a head kick.
Gregor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vice is fending him off so far but Gregor persists. Nope, Vice circles away and we're back to standing. Vice unleashes a big counter combination but Gregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Conor Gregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gregor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vice swivels and escapes.#CL2# Vice gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Vice letting Gregor take a breather here. Vice manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2# Vice is trying to drag Gregor to the mat but Gregor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Vice is working for takedown but Gregor is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD# Gregor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gregor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Vice scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2# Vice postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gregor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vice, into his guard. #SU# Gregor stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3# A head kick misses from Vice. Gregor shoots in and drives through. Vice sprawls well. Vice misses with a few strikes there.
Vice tries to bum rush Gregor with a series of wild strikes but Gregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gregor shoots in looking for a takedown. Vice tries to sprawl out of it but Gregor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Gregor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vice avoids it really well and circles away.#T4# A head kick misses from Gregor. Vice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gregor but Gregor pushes him off and we're back to square one. Vice tries to score with a low kick but Gregor moves his leg out of the way. Gregor shoots in for a double leg but Vice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Vice lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Vice throws a series of punches but Gregor moves out of range. #CL2# Vice clinches. Gregor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vice walks away with a smile on his face. Gregor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Vice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gregor as he avoids it easily. Gregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Vice lands with a nice combination. Gregor backs away looking to recover. Gregor wants to clinch up but Vice keeps it at a distance. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gregor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vice tries to avoid it but Gregor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vice to the ground. Vice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Vice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Lee Vice's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Gregor shoots in looking for a takedown. Vice tries to sprawl out of it but Gregor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2# Gregor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Vice throws a strike but Gregor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #SU# Gregor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gregor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Gregor tries to clinch but Vice is having none of it. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Nice sprawl there from Vice as Gregor shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Gregor. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gregor feinted with a counter takedown. Vice misses with a wild combination.
#CL# Gregor clinches. #BC2# Vice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gregor wants to clinch up but Vice keeps it at a distance. Vice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gregor tries to clinch up but Vice circles away and keeps his distance. Gregor is looking to clinch but Vice is avoiding it.
Vice is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Vice changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gregor tries to avoid it but Vice manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gregor to the ground. Gregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2# Gregor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A low kick from Gregor is predictable there and Vice counters with a two punch combo. Vice tries to close the distance and clinch but Gregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Gregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Vice breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vice. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Vice unleashes a big counter combination but Gregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Gregor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vice circles away. Gregor shoots in but Vice avoids the takedown attempt easily. Despite the aggression on Vice's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3##CL2# Vice clinches with his opponent.
Gregor tries to pull guard but Vice forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Vice goes for a takedown attempt but Gregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gregor tries to clinch there but Vice circles away.
Vice throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gregor shoots for a takedown but Vice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2# Vice closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Vice can't get the takedown.
Gregor tries to pull guard but Vice forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Vice holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4# Gregor jumps guard but Vice turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Vice stalling in the clinch.
#BC2# Vice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gregor tries to clinch up and Vice counters with a series of strikes. Gregor will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL# Gregor has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short left from Gregor. Vice tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gregor smiles and moves away.
Gregor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vice pinned against the cage. Vice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight! Lee Vice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Vice winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Lee Vice! Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Lee Vice! Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Lee Vice!
Lee Vice wins by unanimous decision! |
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