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Event:
QFC Tournament 1026 Round 4
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1##TD2# Garrison shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Ground and pound from Garrison. Garrison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Toguchi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garrison is working away from the top position though. Toguchi is positioning himself well to prevent Garrison advancing to mount. Toguchi is trying to get back to full guard. Toguchi is pressing down on Garrison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garrison passes into half guard. #SUB2# Garrison is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Toguchi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rob Garrison! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1026 Round 3
Date: Dec 11, 2020 |
#R1# Toguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzales's shoulder, as Gonzales tries to avoid the shot. Toguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzales is just out of range. Gonzales fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toguchi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gonzales dives in and grabs Toguchi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Toguchi pushes down on Gonzales's head and hops out. Gonzales swats away the attempt to clinch by Toguchi. Toguchi stuffs the takedown. Gonzales shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Milleer Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gonzales shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Toguchi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Toguchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Toguchi wants it to stay on the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gonzales moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Toguchi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzales as he avoids it easily. Gonzales misses with a few strikes there.
Toguchi misses with a low kick.#TD2# Toguchi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1# Toguchi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gonzales! Toguchi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Toguchi with good strikes from the mount here! Toguchi avoids the attempt from Gonzales to control. Toguchi wants to control the pace but Gonzales is squirming around nicely. Toguchi controlling his opponent. Toguchi lands with some strikes. Toguchi with good strikes from the mount here!#T2# Toguchi trying to control but Gonzales is having none of it. Toguchi raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB2# Toguchi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gonzales has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gonzales! 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!#SUB2# Toguchi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzales can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gonzales keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Toguchi's head.#T3# Gonzales stands up over Toguchi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Toguchi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzales is aware though and is defending well. Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Toguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gonzales slips nicely into half guard. Toguchi trying to control but Gonzales postures up.
Toguchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Toguchi wants to improve his position but Gonzales is controlling well.
Gonzales thows a huge punch but Toguchi dodges it nicely.
Gonzales not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4# Toguchi trying to hold on to Gonzales's head to control him but Gonzales postures up.
Gonzales throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Gonzales misses with a head shot. Toguchi uses the momentum to regain guard. Toguchi looking for a sweep. Not yet Toguchi, not yet. Gonzales scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2# Toguchi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzales doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Toguchi is tightening it up a little... Gonzales has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gonzales reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gonzales taps out! Nice BJJ there by Toguchi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chozen Toguchi! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1026 Round 2
Date: Dec 10, 2020 |
#R1# Toguchi shoots in for a takedown but Kasandjiiv shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kasandjiiv fails with a takedown attempt. Kasandjiiv shoots in looking for a takedown but Toguchi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kasandjiiv's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kasandjiiv has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toguchi finds it's way round the side to connect with Kasandjiiv's head. Kasandjiiv fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Toguchi avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petar Kasandjiiv. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Toguchi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kasandjiiv's half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kasandjiiv landing rabbit punches to the side of Toguchi's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. Kasandjiiv is trying to control but can't.
Toguchi lands strikes from half guard.#T1# Kasandjiiv wants to get back to full guard. Toguchi is thwarting Kasandjiiv's attempts to control the position. Toguchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kasandjiiv keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Toguchi slips a nice elbow through Kasandjiiv's hands, connecting with Kasandjiiv's forehead. Toguchi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Toguchi working over Kasandjiiv with some ground and pound. Kasandjiiv looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Kasandjiiv trying to hold on to Toguchi's head to control him but Toguchi postures up.
Kasandjiiv is looking for a sweep. Toguchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kasandjiiv is working hard here to advance position. Toguchi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kasandjiiv! #T2# Toguchi looking to control but Kasandjiiv is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Kasandjiiv is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kasandjiiv is in a horrible position here. Toguchi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kasandjiiv tries to get back to half guard but can't. Toguchi looking to control but Kasandjiiv is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Kasandjiiv keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Toguchi avoids the attempt from Kasandjiiv to control. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Toguchi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T3# Toguchi looking to control but Kasandjiiv is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Kasandjiiv is trying desperately to improve position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Toguchi lands a big shot there that rocks Kasandjiiv but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Toguchi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kasandjiiv?
Kasandjiiv tries to hold on but Toguchi pushes him away. Kasandjiiv is in a horrible position here. Toguchi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Toguchi is landing with some decent strikes but Kasandjiiv is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Kasandjiiv is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kasandjiiv on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kasandjiiv tries to get out of the position. Toguchi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4# Toguchi is in the full mount, landing strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kasandjiiv is trying to escape the mount.
Kasandjiiv tries to lock up and control but Toguchi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Toguchi with good strikes from the mount here! Kasandjiiv is looking to get to half guard. Toguchi trying to control but he's not successful this time. Toguchi cracks Kasandjiiv with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kasandjiiv is trying desperately to improve position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chozen Toguchi dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Kasandjiiv shoots for a double leg takedown but Toguchi sprawls well. He's pushed Kasandjiiv's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD# Kasandjiiv closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Toguchi manages to get back to half guard. Kasandjiiv lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Toguchi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kasandjiiv's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kasandjiiv's back! Kasandjiiv trying to control but not successfully. Kasandjiiv can't escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Kasandjiiv as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Toguchi!
Kasandjiiv is in bad spot here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Toguchi tries to get the hooks in deep but Kasandjiiv pushed the leg off. Kasandjiiv wants to escape the position.
#T1# Toguchi has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kasandjiiv. #SUB2# Toguchi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kasandjiiv defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Kasandjiiv trying to control the hands but Toguchi breaks the grip. Kasandjiiv is really stuck here.
Chozen Toguchi has got the better of the ground game so far. Toguchi lands punches and elbows. Toguchi scores with punches to the body. Kasandjiiv covering up well under a series of strikes from Toguchi. #SUB2# Toguchi sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kasandjiiv taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chozen Toguchi! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1026 Round 1
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1# Salazar looks for a takedown but Toguchi sprawls well. Toguchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salazar. Salazar obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD2# Toguchi drives through with a takedown into guard. Salazar pushes Toguchi off and gets back to his feet.
Salazar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Salazar shoots in looking for a takedown but Toguchi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salazar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miller Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salazar. Toguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Salazar is just out of range. A big left from Toguchi misses. Salazar shoots in looking for a takedown. Toguchi tries to sprawl out of it but Salazar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Toguchi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Toguchi with the counter takedown but Salazar avoids it easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Salazar tries for a takedown but Toguchi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1# Toguchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Salazar tries to clinch up but Toguchi circles away and keeps his distance. Salazar looks to land a combination but Toguchi avoids it well. Salazar misses with a double jab.
Salazar is breathing heavily. Salazar fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Salazar shoots in looking for a takedown. Toguchi tries to sprawl out of it but Salazar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Toguchi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Salazar ducks under a wild hook from Toguchi.#TD2# Toguchi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Toguchi lands some shots froms side control. Salazar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Toguchi on the ground.#SUB2# Toguchi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Salazar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Toguchi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Salazar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2##SUB2# Toguchi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Salazar is trying to escape and Toguchi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Salazar is forced to tap! Nice work there by Toguchi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chozen Toguchi! |
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