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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 995 Round 1
Date: Jul 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StGeorges misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivabov.
Ivabov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ivabov looks to land a combination but StGeorges avoids it well.
Ivabov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by StGeorges.
#TD#
StGeorges drives through with a takedown into Ivabov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ivabov keeping full guard, as StGeorges tries to pass.
Ivabov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ivabov trying to stand up but can't free himself from StGeorges's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
StGeorges seems keen to control Ivabov's posture.
StGeorges on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if StGeorges tries to get out of the position.
Ivabov won't allow StGeorges to sweep him here. #T1#
StGeorges pulls Ivabov in close to his closed guard and prevents Ivabov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ivabov wants to control from the top but StGeorges keeps moving.
StGeorges looking for a sweep. Not yet StGeorges, not yet.
Ivabov wants to pass the guard but StGeorges is keeping the position.
StGeorges controlling Ivabov's posture.
StGeorges will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ivabov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
StGeorges checks a low kick from Ivabov.
StGeorges appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ivabov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
StGeorges looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ivabov!#ES2#
Ivabov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL#
StGeorges closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
StGeorges scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ivabov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but StGeorges blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
StGeorges decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
StGeorges is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ivabov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. StGeorges is keeping the position for now.
Ivabov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
StGeorges looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivabov is one step ahead there.
StGeorges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ivabov on the ground.#SUB#
StGeorges has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivabov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
StGeorges keeping moving, preventing Ivabov from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ivabov looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivabov looks for a takedown but StGeorges sprawls well.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by StGeorges.
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 Kavi StGeorges will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
StGeorges closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
StGeorges slows the pace down. #SUB#
StGeorges is trying to get an arm triangle but Ivabov is defending well.
StGeorges throws a strike aimed at the side of Ivabov's head but Ivabov avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivabov can't do much from the bottom here.
Ivabov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control StGeorges haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
StGeorges moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
StGeorges landing strikes. #CUT#It looks like Boris Ivabov has been cut.
Ivabov is looking for a sweep.
StGeorges takes a little break here. Ivabov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ivabov is trying to control StGeorges's posture but StGeorges avoids it.
StGeorges slows the pace down. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
StGeorges wants to stand but Ivabov has his arm trapped.
StGeorges is staying tight to Ivabov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
StGeorges looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ivabov is avoiding damage well.
Ivabov is trying to control StGeorges's posture but StGeorges avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
StGeorges is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ivabov's half guard.
Kavi StGeorges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
StGeorges is taking a breather. Ivabov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3##ES2#
Ivabov pushes StGeorges off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
StGeorges has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ivabov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
StGeorges is pushing Ivabov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by StGeorges.
Ivabov is trying to break the clinch but StGeorges has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
StGeorges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivabov moves in looking to clinch but StGeorges pushes him off.
It looked like StGeorges was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
StGeorges is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ivabov's half guard.#T4#
StGeorges looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
StGeorges prevents Ivabov from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ivabov actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kavi StGeorges dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boris Ivabov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
StGeorges throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ivabov was covering up waiting for the punch and StGeorges finishes the takedown easily into guard.
StGeorges not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
StGeorges wants to stand but Ivabov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ivabov working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
StGeorges slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Ivabov working a defensive guard here.
StGeorges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivabov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
StGeorges not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
StGeorges gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
StGeorges working away.
Ivabov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
StGeorges is looking to improve his position.
StGeorges is working hard here to advance position.
Ivabov is trying to control. StGeorges wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
StGeorges wants to get back to full guard.
Ivabov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but StGeorges does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
StGeorges tries to roll over but Ivabov keeps him under control.
StGeorges strikes from the bottom but Ivabov passes into mount!
Ivabov lands a heavy elbow.
StGeorges tries to hold on but Ivabov pushes him away.
Ivabov can't control as he wanted to and StGeorges manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Ivabov wants to control but StGeorges is keeping him busy. #T4#
StGeorges is doing well to control the position and prevent Ivabov from advancing to side control.
Ivabov tries to pass the half guard into mount. StGeorges knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ivabov prevents StGeorges from improving his position.
Ivabov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but StGeorges does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boris Ivabov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
StGeorges keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boris Ivabov.
Well StGeorges has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Kavi StGeorges!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Kavi StGeorges!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Kavi StGeorges!
Kavi StGeorges wins by unanimous decision! |
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