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Event:
QFC Tournament 1019 Round 2
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Eagle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vidal quickly recovers to half guard.
Eagle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vidal's head.
Vidal tries to roll over but Eagle keeps him under control.
Eagle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Eagle is working for an americana but Vidal has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Eagle was thinking about the submission.
Eagle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eagle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vidal is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Vidal is fighting to break Eagle's control of his arms but Eagle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vidal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Eagle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vidal manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Vidal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vidal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eagle scoring with some ground and pound.
Eagle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Eagle cracks Vidal with a solid left hand.
Eagle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eagle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Eagle chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Vidal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eagle defends well.
Eagle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vidal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Eagle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eagle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Vidal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eagle showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Vidal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eagle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eagle lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Vidal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vidal is working hard here to advance position.
Eagle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vidal is trying to control the position but Eagle postures up.
Eagle landing with the ground and pound.
Eagle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eagle won't allow Vidal to sweep him here. #SUB#
Vidal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vidal is breathing heavily.
Eagle landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Eagle trying to control the position from guard on top but Vidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eagle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Vidal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eagle is aware though and is defending well.
Eagle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eagle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vidal's head.
Vidal keeping moving, preventing Eagle from controlling successfully.
Vidal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eagle manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Eagle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vidal swats away the attempt to clinch by Eagle.
Vidal is looking to counter punch.
Vidal misses with a takedown
and Eagle counters with a straight right hand.
Vidal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vidal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eagle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Eagle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vidal wants to improve his position but Eagle is controlling well.
Eagle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vidal moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal keeping moving, preventing Eagle from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Vidal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Eagle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eagle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Vidal has his foot on Eagle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eagle works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eagle sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eagle wants to control from the top but Vidal keeps moving. #SUB#
Vidal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eagle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eagle lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eagle trying to control but Vidal is working from the bottom.
Eagle scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Eagle wants to control from the top but Vidal keeps moving.
Eagle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Eagle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eagle scoring with some ground and pound.
Eagle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Eagle lands a couple of elbows.
Eagle stopping the sweep attempt from Vidal.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eagle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vidal's head.
Vidal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Eagle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eagle postures up and lands a big shot to Vidal's brow.
Eagle stays in close to Vidal's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Vidal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vidal has momentary wrist control but Eagle slips an elbow through the middle.
Vidal has momentary wrist control but Eagle slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eagle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vidal's head.
Eagle controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Eagle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vidal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Eagle throws a combination. Vidal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vidal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vidal misses with a takedown attempt
and Eagle counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Vidal is rocked!
Vidal misses with a takedown attempt
and Eagle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Vidal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vidal drops his hands momentarily and Eagle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vidal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Darryl Vidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eagle throws an overhand right that drops Vidal like a sack of potatoes! Eagle dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Eagle!
The Eagle thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1019 Round 1
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Vidal closes the distance and clinches.
Juarbe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vidal to keep the fight standing.
Vidal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Juarbe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Vidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vidal throws a body punch but Juarbe moves out of range.
Juarbe attempts a counter takedown but Vidal avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Vidal has managed to clinch.
Vidal prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Vidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Vidal moves into range and clinches up with Juarbe.
Vidal slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Vidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vidal misses with the combination.
Juarbe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Juarbe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vidal as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Juarbe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vidal misses the shot to the body.
Juarbe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juarbe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vidal.
Vidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vidal just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJuarbe.
Vidal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juarbe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juarbe moves out of range as Vidal strikes.
Juarbe tries to counter with a takedown but Vidal is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Vidal closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Vidal manages to break the clinch.
Juarbe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Juarbe ducks under a wild hook from Vidal.#CL2#
Vidal darts in and clinches Juarbe up against the cage.
Vidal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vidal has Juarbe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Juarbe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Vidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juarbe misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Vidal gets a clinch. #TD#
Juarbe jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juarbe looking to control but Vidal passes into half guard.
Vidal lands strikes from half guard.
Juarbe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vidal is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Vidal works his foot free and advances to mount.
Juarbe is trying to escape the mount.
Vidal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Juarbe tries to lock up and control but Vidal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vidal lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vidal lands a big shot there that rocks Juarbe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2#Juarbe is rocked!
BOOM! Vidal connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Juarbe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juarbe is breathing heavily.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Vidal! Juarbe is hurt baaadly! Vidal is firing away with more strikes - Juarbe is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darryl Vidal!
Darryl Vidal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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