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Event:
QFC Tournament 1030 Round 2
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Gillespie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Washington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Washington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gillespie managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Washington.
#SUB#
Washington is trying to get an arm triangle but Gillespie is defending well.
Washington throws an elbow but Gillespie slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gillespie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillespie should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gillespie prevents Washington from improving position. #T1#
Gillespie wants to get back to his feet.
Gillespie is looking for a sweep.
Gillespie sneaks back into half guard.
Washington tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gillespie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gillespie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washington. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gillespie is refusing to be controlled, as Washington sits in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Gillespie looking for submissions off his back.
Gillespie won't allow Washington to pass to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Washington cracks Gillespie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Washington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gillespie defends it nicely.
Gillespie misses with a kick to the body.
Washington keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Gillespie throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gillespie throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gillespie shoots for a takedown but Washington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Washington checks a leg kick.
Washington is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gillespie.
Washington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gillespie pinned against the cage. Gillespie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gillespie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Gillespie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gillespie wants it to stay on the feet.
Gillespie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gillespie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington.
Gillespie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gillespie blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Washington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Gillespie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gillespie dives in and grabs Washington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes down on Gillespie's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gillespie sprawls well. Gillespie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Washington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Washington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gillespie has eaten all the pies!#CL#
Washington moves into the clinch.
Gillespie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gillespie is working Washington over against the cage.
Washington is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington prevents the takedown attempt.
Gillespie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Washington.
Gillespie wants a takedown.
#T1##BC2#
Gillespie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gillespie sprawls well. Gillespie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Washington avoids the body shot from Gillespie.
Gillespie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Washington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benei Gillespie seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Washington clinches.
Gillespie tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Washington is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gillespie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Washington pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Washington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gillespie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Washington pinned against the cage. Washington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Washington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Washington shoots in and drives through. Gillespie sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Washington rushes Gillespie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Gillespie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gillespie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Gillespie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3#
Gillespie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Washington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Washington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gillespie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gillespie wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington pulls Gillespie in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Washington controls Gillespie momentarily but Gillespie frees himself.
Gillespie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gillespie tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gillespie misses the jab.
Gillespie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benei Gillespie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Washington moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Washington tries to clinch up but Gillespie circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gillespie.
Gillespie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Washington pinned against the cage. Washington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Gillespie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gillespie.
TJ Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benei Gillespie.#CL2#
Gillespie closes the distance and clinches.
Gillespie looking for a takedown.
Gillespie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Washington is working for takedown but Gillespie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gillespie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gillespie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Washington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Gillespie pulls guard successfully.
#SU#
Washington decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Washington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gillespie avoids it really well and circles away.
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Gillespie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gillespie swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.#TD2#
Washington gets caught napping as Gillespie dives in and scores a takedown. Washington manages to retain guard.
Gillespie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gillespie throws a strike but Washington rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gillespie wants to stand up but Washington is controlling him. #SUB2#
Gillespie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Gillespie is trying to keep Washington in close.
Washington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Washington trying to control but Gillespie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gillespie 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! Washington rolls with it to try and escape but Gillespie cranks on the arm and Washington is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benei Gillespie! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1030 Round 1
Date: Dec 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Hill misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Washington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Washington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hill after a bit of a struggle.
Hill stops a takedown attempt from Washington.
Hill holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Washington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Washington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hill pinned against the cage. Hill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington throws a push kick but Hill slaps the foot to one side.
Washington tries for a takedown but Hill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Washington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hill pinned against the cage. Hill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Washington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hill.
Hill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Washington is fending him off so far but Hill persists. Nope, Washington circles away and we're back to standing.
Washington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Washington rushes Hill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Hill breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hill.
Washington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hill manages to circle out of the way.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Hill fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Washington gets tackled into the cage by Hill. Hill maintains the clinch. #TD#
Washington has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hill uses from the top position. #SUB#
Washington looking for subs off his back but Hill has passed one foot through into half guard.
Washington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Washington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hill is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Washington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hill.
Washington tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Washington tries to kick Hill off but Hill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Washington looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Washington is defending well.
Washington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hill is working away from the top position though.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Hill seems to be looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
Hill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Washington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hill somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Washington.
Nice takedown defense from Hill. No joy for Washington on that attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Walter Hill will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hill fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Hill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Washington, pushing him back against the cage.
Hill can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Hill breaks from the clinch.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Hill does no damage.
Hill tries to clinch
and Washington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Washington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hill misses with a straight left. #T1#
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hill as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington keeps the fight on the outside.
Hill wants to clinch up but Washington keeps it at a distance.
Washington lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hill throws a body kick that misses.
Hill tries to clinch there but Washington circles away.
Hill tries to clinch
and Washington counters with a nice body shot.
Washington shoots for a double leg takedown but Hill sprawls well. He's pushed Washington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Washington closes the distance and clinches up with Hill, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes Hill against the cage but Hill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Washington backs off Hill throws a huge counter combo but Washington manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Washington throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Washington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hill.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Hill misses.
Hill blocks a head kick by Washington.
Hill should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Washington sprawls well. Washington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hill gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Washington slips a jab and a cross from Hill.
Hill misses with a body kick.#T3#
Hill fails with the takedown
and Hill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hill.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Washington moves into the clinch.#BC#
Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Washington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Washington scores with a nice strike.
Hill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hill wants it to stay on the feet.
Hill throws a lazy body kick
and Washington counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Hill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Washington circles away.
Washington drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hill sprawls and moves away.
Hill doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
TJ Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Washington wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Washington forces Hill back against the cage and clinches.
Washington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hill gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Washington is trying to pull guard but Hill turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Washington lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Washington goes for a takedown attempt but Hill pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Washington dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Washington shoots in but Hill avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Hill rushes Washington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hill jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washington walks away with a smile on his face. Hill gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hill shoots in but no luck this time.
Hill misses with an attempted mid kick.
Washington shoots in but Hill avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
TJ Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Hill.#T1#
Washington throws a wild body kick that Hill sees coming a mile off.
Washington darts in looking for a takedown but Hill gets double underhooks and turns Washington into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Hill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch but Washington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Washington connects with a body shot.#CL#
Washington clinches up against the cage.
Washington is looking for a takedown.
Washington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hill pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Washington is defending well for now.#T2##TD#
Washington pulls Hill into guard.
Hill sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Hill has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Hill trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Hill stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.
Hill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Washington tries for a takedown but Hill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hill checks a leg kick.
Washington throws a wild body kick that Hill sees coming a mile off.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense. #T4##TD2#
Washington gets caught flat footed, as Hill shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Washington has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hill has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington goes for a double leg but Hill avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hill continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Washington to keep the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hill as Washington tries to tie him up. #BC#
Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Washington 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for TJ Washington!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for TJ Washington!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for TJ Washington!
TJ Washington wins by unanimous decision! |
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