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Event:
GC 372- Enter Underground
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Christie.#CUT2#It looks like Ubereem Rua has been cut.#TD#
Christie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rua to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Christie manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rua swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Rua is rocked!
Rua tries to clinch but Christie moves away
and Christie rattles Rua with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Rua tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Christie dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Rua stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steven Christie!
Post fight, Steven Christie took to the microphone: 'The voices in my head told me to do it, so I can't be held accountable for my actions.'. |
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Event:
GC 368 Banahatti v Sobieskiego
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Rua shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rua showed some decent athleticism there.
Rua is looking to advance position but Hjelm won't allow it.
Rua wants to take a breather but Hjelm is having none of it.
Rua might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hjelm haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hjelm could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hjelm controlling the position well.
Rua tries to stand and escape but Hjelm is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rua wants to work for an arm triangle but Hjelm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hjelm controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Rua is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Rua is trying to control the action in half guard but Hjelm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rua is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hjelm still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hjelm has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Rua tries to improve position but can't.
Hjelm working away.
Rua tries to bench press Hjelm off him but Hjelm keeps the position.
Hjelm trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rua tries to improve position but can't.
Rua tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hjelm easily slips into full mount! #T3##SUB#
Hjelm moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rua has worked his arm free - good work by Rua !
Rua is looking to regain half guard here but Hjelm keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjelm working away.
Hjelm tries to stand but Rua is controlling his head.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rua manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hjelm's best efforts.
Rua is not content to let Hjelm control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Rua closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hjelm punching from the bottom.
Hjelm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rua is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua tries to pass to full mount but Hjelm defends it.
Rua is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ubereem Rua will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rua throws the kick towards the body but Hjelm avoids it.
Rua shoots in looking for a takedown. Hjelm tries to sprawl out of it but Rua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hjelm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rua moves out of range of the leg kick from Hjelm.
Hjelm moves out of range of the strikes.
Hjelm appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Hjelm gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rua is pushing down on Hjelm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hjelm is fighting to maintain full guard but Rua has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua blocks the strikes from Hjelm.
Hjelm gets full guard.
Rua looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hjelm trying to keep a closed guard but Rua is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Ubereem Rua has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Rua stands up from Hjelm's guard - Rua perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Rua closes the distance and pushes Hjelm back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hjelm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Rua .
#TD2#
Rua has clasped his hands together around Hjelm's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rua throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hjelm keeps working.
Rua working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hjelm can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Rua goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hjelm rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rua 's guard! Nice work there by Hjelm!
Rua working a defensive guard here.
Hjelm wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Rua has his foot on Hjelm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hjelm works his way back into a safe position though.
Hjelm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rua wants to stand up but Hjelm is controlling him.
Hjelm won't allow Rua to sweep him here. #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.
Hjelm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hjelm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rua is pulling down on Hjelm's head. It's preventing any offense from Hjelm, at least for the moment.
Rua wants to get back to his feet but Hjelm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hjelm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hjelm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Rua drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rua trying to control the position but Hjelm is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ubereem Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hjelm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rua defends it nicely.
Hjelm throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Rua holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Rua gets control of Hjelm's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rua will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hjelm trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Hjelm wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua is trying to keep Hjelm in close.
Rua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Hjelm from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Rua drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rua advances to half guard.
Hjelm is refusing to be controlled, as Rua sits in half guard. #T2#
Hjelm pushes Rua off looking to stand but Rua dives back in and keeps control.
Rua tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hjelm.
Rua wants to pass to mount but Hjelm is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hjelm wants to control but Rua is keeping busy.
Hjelm wants to get back to full guard.
Rua trying to pass the guard but Hjelm defending well.
Rua passes to side control. #T3#
Hjelm is trying to control Rua 's posture but Rua avoids it.
Rua postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rua wants to stand but Hjelm has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Rua is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hjelm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hjelm keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hjelm is trying to control Rua 's posture but Rua avoids it.
Hjelm is not content to let Rua control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hjelm throws a body kick that misses.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.
Hjelm feinted with a counter takedown.
Hjelm doesn't manage to clinch there - Rua circles away.
Rua throws a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua shoots in looking for a takedown but Hjelm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rua 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Hjelm closes the distance and clinches.
Ammar Hjelm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ubereem Rua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hjelm throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua .
And that's the end of the fight!
Ubereem Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rua 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ubereem Rua ! |
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Event:
GC 365 Takeda vs Kaupens
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harvey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harvey 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.
Nice sprawl there from Harvey as Rua shoots in.
Rua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harvey swivels and escapes.
Harvey connects with a jab.#ROC#Rua is rocked!
Rua misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rua is still on wobbly legs! Can Harvey finish him?
Alec Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ubereem Rua .
Harvey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rua seems to have recovered his senses.
Harvey misses with a two punch combination.
Rua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harvey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua takes a swing at Harvey's ribcage but misses.
Rua walks straight into a right hand from Harvey - that's dropped him! Harvey jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Rua from any more punishment! Rua complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alec Harvey!
A victorious Alec Harvey 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:
Ichi Tatakai
Date: Aug 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pisarek shoots in and drives through. Rua sprawls well.
Pisarek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rua 's waist but Rua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pisarek off to one side. #TD2#
Rua decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pisarek is looking to escape.
Pisarek wants to control but Rua is keeping busy.
Rua works his way into full mount!
Rua postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pisarek looks a forlorn figure.
Pisarek's coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rua with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pisarek is looking to improve his position but Rua isn't that keen on the idea.#T1##SU2#
Rua stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD2#
Rua closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pisarek quickly recovers to half guard.
Pisarek scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rua manages to mount him!
Rua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua lands with some strikes.
Pisarek blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
Pisarek is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rua is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pisarek is trying to escape the mount but Rua keeps good control and instead manages to take Pisarek's back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Rua sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Pisarek taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ubereem Rua ! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 998 Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rua tries for a takedown but Tjahja Purnama circles away easily
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tjahja Purnama jabs Rua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rua misses with a takedown
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tjahja Purnama lands a right hook to the body.
Nice cross by Tjahja Purnama.
Rua throws a combination that misses
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tjahja Purnama counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ubereem Rua . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tjahja Purnama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Rua tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tjahja Purnama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tjahja Purnama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rua ducks right into an uppercut from Tjahja Purnama.
Tjahja Purnama ducks under a wild hook from Rua .
Tjahja Purnama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rua walks into a left hand.
Rua doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a stiff right hand.
Tjahja Purnama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rua has his takedown stuffed
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rua is defended easily by Tjahja Purnama.
A little jabbing left from Tjahja Purnama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tjahja Purnama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rua on the side of the head. #CL#
Rua gets a clinch. #BC#
Rua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tjahja Purnama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rua 's head backwards.
Rua misses with a combination
and Tjahja Purnama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tjahja Purnama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rua under the eye.#T3#
Tjahja Purnama scores with a nice right hand.
Tjahja Purnama swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rua .
Tjahja Purnama lands the left hand.
Tjahja Purnama stuffs the takedown attempt from Rua . Rua gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Rua has managed to clinch.
Rua jumps guard but Tjahja Purnama turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rua jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tjahja Purnama walks away with a smile on his face. Rua gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tjahja Purnama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tjahja Purnama swivels and escapes.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rua .
Tjahja Purnama lands with a hook. Rua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tjahja Purnama connects with a body shot.
Tjahja Purnama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua shoots in for a double leg but Tjahja Purnama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rua . Tjahja Purnama does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Tjahja Purnama does it's job there.
Tjahja Purnama is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rua had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rua with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua closes the distance but Tjahja Purnama moves to the side
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basuki Tjahja Purnama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rua tries to clinch up but Tjahja Purnama circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rua moves in looking to clinch but Tjahja Purnama pushes him off.
Rua dives in and grabs Tjahja Purnama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tjahja Purnama pushes down on Rua 's head and hops out.
Tjahja Purnama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rua darts in trying to clinch
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua has his takedown stuffed
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tjahja Purnama counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ubereem Rua . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rua dives in and scores a takedown into Tjahja Purnama's guard.
Rua trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tjahja Purnama manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2#
Rua is working an open guard so Tjahja Purnama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rua tries to clinch but Tjahja Purnama moves away
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a nice uppercut.
Rua closes the distance but Tjahja Purnama moves to the side
and Tjahja Purnama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tjahja Purnama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #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!
Tjahja Purnama tests Rua 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tjahja Purnama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rua 's head.
Basuki Tjahja Purnama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rua closes the distance and clinches up with Tjahja Purnama, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes Tjahja Purnama against the cage but Tjahja Purnama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tjahja Purnama 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.
Ubereem Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua swings for the body but Tjahja Purnama moves out of range.
Rua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tjahja Purnama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tjahja Purnama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tjahja Purnama swats away the attempt to clinch by Rua .
Tjahja Purnama throws out a counter right but Rua avoids it with no problem.
Tjahja Purnama connects with a right hand. Rua shakes it off.#T3#
Rua misses with a two punch combination.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donk. Tjahja Purnama catches Rua right on the button with a cross.
Tjahja Purnama lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Tjahja Purnama. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Rua drives through with a takedown into Tjahja Purnama's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Tjahja Purnama has his feet on Rua 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua darts in looking for a takedown but Tjahja Purnama gets double underhooks and turns Rua into the cage.
Tjahja Purnama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tjahja Purnama jabs Rua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rua darts in trying to clinch
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a stiff right hand.
Basuki Tjahja Purnama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Tjahja Purnama lands a jab.
Rua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rua ducks right into an uppercut from Tjahja Purnama.
Tjahja Purnama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tjahja Purnama lands a head shot.
Rua swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a nice uppercut.
Rua wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basuki Tjahja Purnama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Tjahja Purnama there.
Rua is looking to clinch.
Rua dives in and grabs Tjahja Purnama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tjahja Purnama pushes down on Rua 's head and hops out.
Rua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rua doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Tjahja Purnama counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua has his takedown stuffed
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ubereem Rua . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Tjahja Purnama might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tjahja Purnama leaves Rua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Rua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tjahja Purnama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rua 's head backwards.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tjahja Purnama moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Rua shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tjahja Purnama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rua trying to control the action but Tjahja Purnama is working from the bottom.
Basuki Tjahja Purnama has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Tjahja Purnama won't allow Rua to pass to mount.
Rua prevents Tjahja Purnama from standing back up.
Rua is just content to waste time from the top position. Tjahja Purnama takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rua wants to pass the guard but Tjahja Purnama is keeping the position.#ES2#
Tjahja Purnama pushes Rua off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T3#
Rua shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tjahja Purnama defends it nicely.
Tjahja Purnama scores with a jab to the head.
Rua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua shoots in for a takedown but Tjahja Purnama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tjahja Purnama to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Rua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tjahja Purnama with a jab.
Tjahja Purnama scores with a hook to the body. Rua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rua thinking.
Tjahja Purnama cracks a nice hook into Rua 's ribs.
Rua walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tjahja Purnama connects with a body shot.
Rua closes the distance and clinches up with Tjahja Purnama, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes Tjahja Purnama against the cage but Tjahja Purnama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua darts in trying to clinch
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Basuki Tjahja Purnama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tjahja Purnama 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Basuki Tjahja Purnama!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Basuki Tjahja Purnama!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Basuki Tjahja Purnama!
Basuki Tjahja Purnama wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 998 Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua shoots in and drives through. Brandstrup sprawls well.#TD2#
Rua drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rua is looking to take a break and control but Brandstrup is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandstrup sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Rua is going to stand back up.
Rua tries to pass to full mount but Brandstrup defends it. #T1#
Brandstrup keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Rua wants to work for an arm triangle but Brandstrup is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brandstrup keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rua is working for a submission of some sort.
Brandstrup has his hands clasped together around Rua 's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rua is trying to control the action in half guard but Brandstrup is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brandstrup keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rua is keen to just control but Brandstrup is a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brandstrup avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rua .
Rua wants to take a breather but Brandstrup is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rua avoids the head kick by Brandstrup.
#T3#
Brandstrup looks for a takedown but Rua sprawls well.#CL#
Rua gets tackled into the cage by Brandstrup. Brandstrup maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Brandstrup.
Rua gets underhooks to prevent Brandstrup's takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Rua to work.
Brandstrup wants to take the fight to the mat but Rua manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Brandstrup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua avoiding damage.
Brandstrup jumps guard but Rua turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Rua has clasped his hands together around Brandstrup's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rua looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brandstrup is avoiding damage well.
#T4#
Brandstrup is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Rua tries for a kimura but Brandstrup is defending well.
Rua trying to control the position but Brandstrup is working away. #SUB2#
Rua working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Rua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brandstrup knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandstrup is not content to let Rua control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ubereem Rua 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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Rua gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brandstrup to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brandstrup engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Rua working for a triangle but Brandstrup defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstrup is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Brandstrup wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandstrup is one step ahead there.
Brandstrup would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Brandstrup has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rua working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandstrup is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brandstrup trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Rua fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Rua shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brandstrup is trying to defend but Rua finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brandstrup is controlling Rua 's trapped leg to prevent Rua from advancing to side control.#T3#
Rua frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rua wants to control the pace but Brandstrup is squirming around nicely.
Rua sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rua throwing strikes here but Brandstrup is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rua looking to control but Brandstrup is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brandstrup looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T4##SUB2#
Rua has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Brandstrup is in real trouble here. Rua gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Brandstrup is tapping out! Rua wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ubereem Rua ! |
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