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Event:
WPFA XLIII: DeAngelo vs Fudd
Date: Nov 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man walks into a stiff left hand from Youngblood.
Youngblood looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Youngblood fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man.
No luck for Man with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Youngblood! But no joy.
Man misses with a takedown attempt
and Youngblood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurney Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Youngblood tries to sprawl out of it but Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Youngblood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Youngblood takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youngblood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Man fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Man looks for a takedown but Youngblood sprawls well.#T1#
Man with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Youngblood counters with a nice right hand that sends Man toppling to the canvas! Man scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Youngblood finish him?!#ROC2#Man is rocked!
Man misses with a takedown attempt - Youngblood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Youngblood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Youngblood lands an uppercut, right on the button! Man tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Youngblood!
Ricky Youngblood managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hardcore Sports Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WPFA XL: HOWLoween Havoc 2
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Estili gets the takedown into side control.
Man is looking for a sweep.
Estili throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Man tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Estili wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Man manages to work his way to half guard, despite Estili's best efforts.
Man wants to control but Estili is keeping busy.
Man is trying is best to control the position here.
Man tries to roll over but Estili keeps him under control.
Estili lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is looking for a sweep. Estili is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Estili wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it.
Estili working Man over with strikes.
Estili is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Estili seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Man wants to get back to full guard.
Man trying to control but Estili postures up.
Man is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Project Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Estili controlling the action here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Man trying to control here.
Estili thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man's head.
Estili seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Estili slows the pace down in half guard.
Estili seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Estili lands strikes from half guard.
Man is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Estili's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Estili's back!
Man wants to control the position but Estili frees himself and scrambles - Man manages to regain control in side control.
#T3#
Man trying to control the action but Estili is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Man tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Man has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estili prevents Man from moving into mount.
Estili is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Man is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Estili is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estili seems a little lost for a moment, as Man dominates the positioning.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Man wants to control but Estili is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Man is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Estili is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Estili manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Estili is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard.
Man is just content to waste time from the top position. Estili takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man looking to sit in guard and control but Estili gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gholam Estili dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Estili lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.
Man slips under a jab from Estili.
Man shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Estili pinned against the cage. Estili gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Estili throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Man tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Estili is in Man's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estili looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Man is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Estili postures up.
Estili lands a couple of digs.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Estili is proving a slippery customer.
Estili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
Man looking to control.
Estili trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Estili chips away with some ground and pound.
Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Estili distracts Man with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Estili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Estili content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Man can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Estili controls the pace.
Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Estili chips away with some ground and pound.
Man is trying to control the position but Estili postures up.
Estili throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Estili is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Man shoots for a takedown but Estili saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Estili feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurney Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Estili.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Man dives in and grabs Estili's left leg, looking for a takedown. Estili pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Estili defends well and Man ends up having to push Estili into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Estili, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Estili against the cage but Estili circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Estili throws a counter combo.
Estili bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Man's head backwards.
Man misses with a takedown attempt - Estili sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Estili is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Estili circles away and we're back to standing.
Estili 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.
#ROC2#Man is rocked!#TD2#
Estili shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Estili showed some decent athleticism there.
Oh Man is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Man is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Estili scores with a couple of nice shots.
Estili winds up and cracks Man with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Estili sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Estili scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Estili is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Man is hurt! He's hurt bad - Estili fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Man from any more punishment! Congratulations to Estili! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gholam Estili!
Gholam Estili is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Gholam Estili gave a big smile as he said 'Restecp to Jurney Man and his manager! We had fun lead up to this fight. Hope the fans enjoyed, maybe i see you again down the road Jurney Men. But for now, is the Estili Era baby!!! '. |
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Event:
WPFA XXXIV: Man vs Barnes
Date: Sep 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barnes enables Man to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barnes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Man won't allow Barnes to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Man is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Man is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Barnes has Man pulled in close to control his posture.
Man stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnes feints a jab promting Man to slip. Barnes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Man slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Man blocks a jab.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnes feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurney Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Man drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Man stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Man preventing the sweep.
Man content to stall in guard here.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Man trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Man has passed into side control.
Barnes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Man has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Barnes tries to bench press Man off him but Man keeps the position.
Man trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Man has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Barnes!
Man tries to control but Barnes wriggling away. #T4#
Man tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Man moves to back control.
Barnes staying busy and making it hard for Man to control.
Barnes trying to control but not successfully.
Man trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Barnes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Man is hanging on to Barnes's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Jurney Man 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#
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Man. Man gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Man closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barnes to the mat! Barnes manages to get full guard.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Man has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes trying to control here.
#SUB#
Man seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Man wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Man perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes wants to control but Man is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Man passes to full mount! #T2#
Man controlling his opponent.
Man takes Barnes's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Barnes is in trouble.
Barnes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Man not allowing Barnes to control his hands. #SUB#
Barnes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Man is looking to control Barnes but Barnes is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Man looking for the choke but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Man has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Barnes! Can he survive? No! He's out! Man gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jurney Man!
Jurney Man retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Jurney Man thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WPFA XXX: Man vs Man Iii
Date: Aug 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Man shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Man Iii manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Man controlling from the top position.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man stays in close to Man Iii's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Man sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Man slips nicely into half guard.
Man moves nicely into side control.
Man Iii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Man controlling the position.
Man Iii struggling a bit here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Man controls the position.
Man Iii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Man in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Man Iii is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jurney Man!
Jurney Man retains his lightweight title!
Jurney Man thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WPFA XXVII: New Alphas
Date: Jul 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guinness is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
#TD#
Guinness throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Man tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Guinness is in Man's guard.
Man trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Man looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Project Training inform us that Man has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Man throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guinness throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guinness is aware though and is defending well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Man holds on and takes a little breather.
Guinness trying to control but Man is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Man looking for a guillotine here but Guinness defends easily.
#T1#
Man is trying to keep Guinness in close.
Guinness content to stall in guard here.
Man has control of Guinness's left arm, preventing Guinness from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guinness doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guinness manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guinness throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guinness defends it easily.
Guinness being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Man trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guinness defends well.
Guinness trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Guinness avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guinness wants to stand but Man has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Man working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Guinness has passed into half guard!
Guinness trying to control the pace.
Man taking some punishment here, with Guinness in his half guard.
Guinness looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4##SUB#
Guinness is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Man sees it coming and defends easily.
Man is trying to maintain the position but Guinness is very close to passing his half guard.
Man is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guinness is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Man is pressing down on Guinness's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Guinness has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Man is pulling down on Guinness's head. It's preventing any offense from Guinness, at least for the moment.
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 Jake Guinness 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##TD2#
Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Guinness has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Man is looking to pass into half guard but Guinness pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Guinness is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Man working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Guinness has passed into half guard!
Man tries to roll over but Guinness keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Guinness looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Guinness is trying to control the action in half guard but Man is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Man blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guinness.
Guinness tries to pass to full mount but Man defends it.
Man moves into full guard.
Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guinness postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Guinness is sitting in close to Man's body. Man has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Guinness is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Guinness is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jurney Man!
Jurney Man is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jurney Man thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WPFA XXV:
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Larkin gets a double leg takedown into Man's guard.
Man is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Larkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Man is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Larkin rolls with it to try and escape but Man cranks on the arm and Larkin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jurney Man!
Our winner, Jurney Man, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WPFA XXIII: Dawn of A New Era
Date: Jun 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Man throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Funaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Man is in Funaki's guard.#SU2#
Man decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Funaki, up you get!
Funaki shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Funaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Man's waist but Man gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funaki off to one side. #TD2#
Man is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Funaki's half guard.
Man wants to stand up but Funaki is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funaki is looking for a sweep. Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T1##SU2#
Man stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Funaki drives through with a takedown into Man's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Funaki cracks Man with a solid left hand.#ES2#
Man has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Funaki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Man digs a good body shot into Funaki's ribs.
Funaki shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minoru Funaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Funaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man circles away.
Funaki has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Man counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Funaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Funaki has his hands on Man's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Man stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##TD2#
Man decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Man is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Funaki has his hands clasped together around Man's back. He's all about the action.
Funaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Funaki punching from the bottom.
Funaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Funaki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Funaki is working hard here to advance position.
Man has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Funaki is proving hard to escape from.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funaki shoots and misses #TD2#
and Man counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Man stands up and beckons Funaki to his feet.
Funaki moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Funaki.
Funaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Funaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Man sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funaki somewhat.#TD2#
Man shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Man was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4##SU2#
Man decides to stand back up.
Nice sprawl there from Man as Funaki shoots in.
Man slaps away a takedown attempt from Funaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Funaki is breathing heavily.
Funaki misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Man decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Funaki's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Man decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Funaki, up you get!
Funaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Funaki gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Man closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Funaki did well to prevent Man getting side control.#SU2#
Man decides to return to a standing position.
Funaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurney Man dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Funaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but Funaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Man connects with a body shot.
Funaki shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Man's coach down at Kung Pao was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Man's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Funaki sprawls well. Funaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Funaki shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minoru Funaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funaki moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Man shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Funaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Funaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tries to stand but Funaki is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Funaki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Man gets to his feet. Funaki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Man scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Funaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Funaki.#SU2#
Funaki is working an open guard so Man takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Man closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Man lands in his opponent's guard.
Funaki has Man pulled in close to control his posture.
Man tries to stand but Funaki is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Funaki controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself. #SU2#
Man stands up from Funaki's guard - Man perhaps looking for a knockout.
Funaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Man with the counter takedown but Funaki avoids it easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Man.
Funaki wants to control but Man postures up.
Funaki is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Man has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Man. #T3#
Funaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Man has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Funaki shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Funaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Man closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Funaki to the mat! Funaki manages to get full guard.
Man wants to get up but he can't break Funaki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Man stands up and waves to Funaki to follow him. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Man slaps away a takedown attempt from Funaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Man looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Funaki!#SU2#
Man decides to stand back up.
Man looks to land a right hand but Funaki moved out of range.#TD2#
Man darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Man tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Funaki.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurney Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Man fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Man is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Funaki's half guard.#SU2#
Man escapes and gets back to his feet.
Man shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Funaki defends it nicely.#TD#
Funaki dives in and scores a takedown into Man's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funaki wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
Man wants to get back to his feet but Funaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Funaki advances position into side control!
Funaki controlling the position.
Funaki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Man is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Funaki grinds an elbow into Man's temple.
Jurney Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Man is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Funaki has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Funaki lands some shots froms side control.
Funaki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Check out the look on Funaki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Man is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Funaki wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Funaki asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES2#
Man sneaks out the side door and pushes Funaki away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
Funaki darts in looking for a takedown but Man gets double underhooks and turns Funaki into the cage.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funaki moves away.
Funaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Funaki gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Man looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Funaki!#SU2#
Man stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Minoru Funaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Man shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Man was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2#
Man stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4#
Man stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Man wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minoru Funaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man connects with a body shot.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Funaki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man tries to escape but Funaki is in control.
Funaki cracks Man with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Man is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Minoru Funaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jurney Man.
Well Man 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jurney Man!
A victorious Jurney Man 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 987 Round 1
Date: Jun 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Man shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Khali napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Khali might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Khali tries to bench press Man off him but Man keeps the position. #SU2#
Man decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Khali fails with a takedown attempt.
Man misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jurney Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Man throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Khali was covering up waiting for the punch and Man finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Man trying to stand up but can't free himself from Khali's guard.#SUB#
Khali has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Man is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Khali.#SU2#
Man stands up. #T1#
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khali.#TD2#
Man shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khali's guard.#SUB#
Khali throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2#
Man stands and steps away. Khali gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khali.
#TD#
Khali feints and as Man raises his hands in defense, Khali changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Man wants to stand up but Khali is controlling him. #T2##SUB#
Khali is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Man is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Man has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2#
Man stands and steps away. Khali gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Khali appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Khali is just out of range.
Man stuffs the takedown attempt from Khali. Khali gets slowly back to his feet.
Man throws a body punch but Khali moves out of range. #T3#
Khali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man misses with a hook. Khali ducked under it nicely.
Man defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khali.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Khali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khali.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khali moves away.#TD2#
Man shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Khali manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU2#
Man stands up from Khali's guard - Man perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Khali gets caught flat footed, as Man shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Man tries to stand but Khali is controlling from the bottom. #T4##SU2#
Man stands up and waves to Khali to follow him. #TD#
Khali gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Man manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Khali keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khali stops a takedown attempt from Man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurney Man dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Khali gets caught flat footed, as Man shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Man is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Khali has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Man is looking to defend but Khali has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Man! Khali pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Man taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Great Khali! |
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