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Event:
QFC Tournament 1035 Round 4
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1# Delgado shoots for a double leg takedown but Ambercrombie sprawls well. He's pushed Delgado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ambercrombie throws a leg kick #TD# and Delgado counters with a takedown into side control. You can see the frustration on Ambercrombie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Ambercrombie tries to get back to half guard but can't. Delgado misses with the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The ground and pound from Delgado seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Ambercrombie is looking to regain half guard here but Delgado keeps moving and retains side control. Delgado is looking to take a break and control but Ambercrombie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ambercrombie is trying to get back to half guard.#T1# Ambercrombie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Ambercrombie won't allow Delgado to pass to mount. Delgado seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ambercrombie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Delgado. Delgado is stalling here. Ambercrombie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Delgado seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ambercrombie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Ambercrombie is chipping away with strikes.
Delgado is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Ambercrombie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Delgado is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T2# Delgado tries to improve position but can't. The ground and pound from Ambercrombie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2# Ambercrombie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Delgado is trying to get back to half guard. Delgado gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Delgado manages to get to full guard.
#T3# Ambercrombie tries to free his leg and advance position but Delgado is retaining full guard. Ambercrombie landing with the ground and pound. Ambercrombie lands a couple of decent looking shots. Delgado can't keep his opponent in guard - Ambercrombie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Delgado is in trouble now - Ambercrombie has advanced to mount! Delgado is squirming around, avoiding Ambercrombie's attempts to control the action. #T4# Ambercrombie lands a nice shot to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ambercrombie working the ground and pound effectively.
Delgado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ambercrombie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Delgado is looking to get to half guard. Ambercrombie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Delgado is looking to escape. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Delgado tries to hold on but Ambercrombie pushes him away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ambercrombie dominated that round. That's time! Delgado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Ambercrombie tried to score with a low kick but Delgado checks it. Delgado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ambercrombie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD2# Ambercrombie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Ambercrombie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# Ambercrombie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Delgado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ambercrombie has managed to get both his arms back between Delgado's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Delgado has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ambercrombie should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Delgado has tightened it up now! Ambercrombie should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcus Delgado! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1035 Round 3
Date: Jan 26, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Ambercrombie moves into the clinch successfully.
Ambercrombie taking a breather. Terkell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ambercrombie wants to get back to striking at distance but Terkell won't allow it.
Ambercrombie tries to score a body lock takedown but Terkell shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Ambercrombie tries to land knees in the clinch but Terkell avoids the damage to the body. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2# Terkell successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Terkell is wriggling around but Ambercrombie manages to pass to half guard.
Ambercrombie trying to mount his opponent but Terkell defends it. Ambercrombie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1# Ambercrombie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terkell keeps working. Terkell 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. Ambercrombie not landing any meaningful shots this time. Terkell tries to get to full guard but Ambercrombie has control of the leg. Terkell is looking to control Ambercrombie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Terkell avoid being mounted? Ambercrombie wants to control but Terkell is keeping him busy. Ambercrombie is just content to waste time from the top position. Terkell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Ambercrombie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Terkell's guard.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ambercrombie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Ambercrombie trying to control the position from guard on top but Terkell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Ambercrombie looking to sit in guard and control but Terkell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Terkell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Terkell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB2# Terkell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ambercrombie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ambercrombie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ambercrombie! #REVR# Terkell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Terkell is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Ambercrombie tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Ambercrombie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4# Ambercrombie working away.#SUB# Ambercrombie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Terkell wants to control but Ambercrombie postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Terkell is not content to let Ambercrombie control the position. Terkell tries to buck Ambercrombie off but Ambercrombie is having none of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ambercrombie dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Ambercrombie throws a head kick that misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Terkell looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Terkell shoots in and drives through. Ambercrombie sprawls well. Terkell tries to clinch but Ambercrombie is having none of it. Ambercrombie shoots in and drives through. Terkell sprawls well. Terkell shoots for a takedown but Ambercrombie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Ambercrombie stuffs the takedown attempt from Terkell. Terkell gets slowly back to his feet. Wayne Ambercrombie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Studs Terkell. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambercrombie fails in his attempt to clinch. Ambercrombie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2# Terkell has closed the distance and engaged Ambercrombie in a clinch.
#T1# Ambercrombie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ambercrombie is defending well against a takedown attempt. Terkell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ambercrombie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Terkell fails with the takedown#TD# and Ambercrombie counters with a single leg into guard. Terkell didn't expect that. Terkell is wriggling around but Ambercrombie manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB# Terkell is staying active underneath Ambercrombie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Wayne Ambercrombie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# Terkell trying to hold on to Ambercrombie's head to control him but Ambercrombie postures up.
Ambercrombie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Ambercrombie wants to take a breather but Terkell is having none of it. Ambercrombie prevents Terkell from improving his position. Terkell wants to get back to full guard but Ambercrombie has mounted him! Terkell tries to hold on but Ambercrombie pushes him away. Ambercrombie raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3# Ambercrombie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Terkell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ambercrombie trying to control but Terkell is having none of it. Ambercrombie lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ambercrombie scoring with strikes but Terkell is staying in there. Ambercrombie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Terkell really wants to buck Ambercrombie off and get back to his feet. Ambercrombie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Terkell is looking to escape. Ambercrombie controlling from the full mount. #T4# Terkell wants to control but Ambercrombie is having none of it. Ambercrombie lands a heavy elbow. Terkell is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ambercrombie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Terkell is looking to escape. Terkell wants to hold on but Ambercrombie pushes him away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ambercrombie dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3# Ambercrombie tries to clinch but Terkell moves out of range. Ambercrombie shoots in for a takedown but Terkell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Terkell throws a right and a left that both miss. Terkell fails with the takedown. Terkell throws a series of punches but Ambercrombie avoids them all with ease. Ambercrombie throws a big counter combination but Terkell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD# Ambercrombie dives in and scores a takedown into Terkell's guard. Terkell wants to get back to his feet but Ambercrombie passes into half guard.
#REVB# Ambercrombie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambercrombie wants to take a breather but Terkell is having none of it. #T1# Terkell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Terkell wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Terkell can do anything to dispel that myth. Ambercrombie moves nicely into side control. Terkell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Ambercrombie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Terkell has escaped the position, nice work there. Terkell is trying to get back to his feet.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Ambercrombie wants to stand but Terkell has his arm trapped. Ambercrombie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Terkell can do to turn this around? Ambercrombie trying to control the position but Terkell is working away. Terkell tries to bench press Ambercrombie off him but Ambercrombie keeps the position. Ambercrombie tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Terkell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Terkell taking a bit of punishment here - Ambercrombie scoring with strikes. #T3# Ambercrombie working away. Terkell taking a bit of punishment here - Ambercrombie scoring with strikes. Ambercrombie scoring with punches and elbows. Ambercrombie lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB# Ambercrombie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Ambercrombie is looking to take a break and control but Terkell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4# Terkell looking for a sweep but Ambercrombie has passed into full mount! Oh no! Terkell tries to improve his position but instead Ambercrombie has taken his back! Ambercrombie gets his hands free as Terkell looks to control. #SUB# Terkell is looking to control the hands but Ambercrombie breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wayne Ambercrombie! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1035 Round 2
Date: Jan 25, 2021 |
#R1# Ambercrombie dives in and grabs Roundthwaite's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roundthwaite pushes down on Ambercrombie's head and hops out.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Ambercrombie. Ambercrombie taking a breather here. Roundthwaite is looking for a sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ambercrombie trying to control the action but Roundthwaite is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ambercrombie working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambercrombie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roundthwaite keeps working. #T1# Roundthwaite is looking for a sweep. Ambercrombie advances to mount. Ambercrombie is looking to work his way around to Roundthwaite's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Ambercrombie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Roundthwaite looks a forlorn figure.
Roundthwaite tries to hold on but Ambercrombie postures up. Ambercrombie with shots to the head and body - Roundthwaite looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2# Ambercrombie trying to control but Roundthwaite is having none of it. Ambercrombie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Roundthwaite is trying desperately to improve position. Roundthwaite is still trying to improve position.#T3# Roundthwaite sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Ambercrombie trying to control the action but Roundthwaite is working from the bottom. Roundthwaite keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Roundthwaite is trying to get back to full guard. Roundthwaite gets full guard. Ambercrombie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ambercrombie lands a couple of elbows. Roundthwaite tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ambercrombie trying to control the position from guard on top but Roundthwaite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Roundthwaite is trying to control the position but Ambercrombie postures up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Roundthwaite throws a leg kick #TD# and Ambercrombie counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Ambercrombie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roundthwaite does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Roundthwaite has hold of Ambercrombie's hands but Ambercrombie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Roundthwaite strikes from the bottom but Ambercrombie passes into mount!
Ambercrombie landing strikes from the mount and Roundthwaite is in trouble! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ambercrombie dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD# Ambercrombie feints and as Roundthwaite raises his hands in defense, Ambercrombie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Roundthwaite has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Roundthwaite trying to keep a closed guard but Ambercrombie is proving a slippery customer.
Roundthwaite keeping moving, preventing Ambercrombie from controlling successfully. Ambercrombie is pushing down on Roundthwaite's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roundthwaite is fighting to maintain full guard but Ambercrombie has managed to sneak the leg through. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Ambercrombie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roundthwaite sees it coming and defends easily. Ambercrombie is looking to advance position but Roundthwaite won't allow it. #T1# Roundthwaite tries to roll over but Ambercrombie keeps him under control. Ambercrombie controlling the pace. Roundthwaite is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ambercrombie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ambercrombie's back! Roundthwaite keeps control of the position easily here as Ambercrombie tries to buck him off.
Ambercrombie rolls, trying to escape but Roundthwaite keeps control of the position.
#T2# Roundthwaite trying to control. Ambercrombie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roundthwaite can do to turn this around? Ambercrombie turns into Roundthwaite and is now in his guard.
Wayne Ambercrombie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ambercrombie's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB# Ambercrombie drops back looking for a leg! Roundthwaite is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roundthwaite manages to kick Ambercrombie off! Ambercrombie jumps back into Roundthwaite's guard. Ambercrombie wants to get up but he can't break Roundthwaite's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3# Ambercrombie wants to control from the top but Roundthwaite keeps moving. Ambercrombie looking to pass the guard. Ambercrombie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2# Ambercrombie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roundthwaite has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ambercrombie has managed to get both his arms back between Roundthwaite's legs - danger averted. Roundthwaite keeping moving, preventing Ambercrombie from controlling successfully. #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. Roundthwaite has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ambercrombie has passed into side control.
Ambercrombie is looking to take a break and control but Roundthwaite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Roundthwaite struggling a bit here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Roundthwaite is looking to regain half guard here but Ambercrombie keeps moving and retains side control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ambercrombie dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3# Roundthwaite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ambercrombie is fending him off so far but Roundthwaite persists. Nope, Ambercrombie circles away and we're back to standing. Ambercrombie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roundthwaite throws a sloppy head kick and Ambercrombie moves out of range easily. Roundthwaite thows a left - swing and a miss! Ambercrombie throws a big counter combination but Roundthwaite scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Roundthwaite stuffs the takedown attempt from Ambercrombie. Ambercrombie gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2# Roundthwaite bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Ambercrombie trying to remain calm as Roundthwaite controls from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambercrombie is trying to control Roundthwaite's posture but Roundthwaite avoids it. Roundthwaite wants to stand but Ambercrombie is controlling his arm.#T1# Ambercrombie tries to improve position but can't. Roundthwaite connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ambercrombie some visible discomfort.
Ambercrombie gets back to half guard. Ambercrombie is looking for a sweep. Roundthwaite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Roundthwaite is nestled in close to Ambercrombie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Roundthwaite is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Ambercrombie wants to get back to full guard but Roundthwaite has passed into side control.#T2##SUB2# Roundthwaite wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ambercrombie, who protects the arm well. Roundthwaite lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2# Roundthwaite working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Ambercrombie has one of Roundthwaite's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T3##SUB2# Roundthwaite looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Roundthwaite gets to mount! Ambercrombie was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Ambercrombie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Roundthwaite controlling the pace for now. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Roundthwaite is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ambercrombie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ambercrombie is trying to escape the mount.
Roundthwaite wants to control the pace but Ambercrombie is squirming around nicely. Ambercrombie tries to lock up and control but Roundthwaite gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ambercrombie squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Timothy Roundthwaite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ambercrombie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Timothy Roundthwaite comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Ambercrombie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight for Wayne Ambercrombie! Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Wayne Ambercrombie! Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Wayne Ambercrombie!
Wayne Ambercrombie wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1035 Round 1
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Strasser enables Ambercrombie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Strasser manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Ambercrombie is stalling in the full guard. Strasser wants to sweep here but Ambercrombie controlling him for the moment. Ambercrombie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strasser swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ambercrombie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambercrombie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB# Ambercrombie drops back looking for a leg! Strasser is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strasser manages to kick Ambercrombie off! Ambercrombie jumps back into Strasser's guard. #SUB2# Strasser working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ambercrombie has passed into half guard!
#SUB# Ambercrombie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strasser is just riding it out for now. Ambercrombie eventually gives up the hold. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Strasser is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Ambercrombie is trying to work for a kimura but Strasser is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ambercrombie controlling the pace. #T3##REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Strasser scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD# Ambercrombie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Strasser is looking to get back to his feet here but Ambercrombie is keeping cool and he's managed to take Strasser's back.#T4# Strasser is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ambercrombie.
Ambercrombie lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #SUB# Ambercrombie working for the choke. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Ambercrombie looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Strasser is controlling Ambercrombie 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Strasser must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ambercrombie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ambercrombie 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# Strasser with a body punch. A glancing blow. A shot to the liver by Strasser. Beautiful body shot.#TD# Ambercrombie looking to score a takedown here. Strasser is defending well but Ambercrombie drives through and ends up in Strasser's guard. Ambercrombie sitting in guard, not really doing much. Wayne Ambercrombie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambercrombie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Ambercrombie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strasser can do to turn this around? A lull in the action here as Ambercrombie stalls from top position.#T1##SU# Ambercrombie has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD# Ambercrombie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strasser's guard. Strasser is wriggling around but Ambercrombie manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB# Ambercrombie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Ambercrombie controlling the pace for now. Strasser is breathing heavily.#T2##SU# Ambercrombie stands up from mount. Strange move. Ambercrombie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Strasser misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD# Ambercrombie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ambercrombie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Ambercrombie content just to control the position here. #T3##SUB# Ambercrombie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Strasser is surviving well by controlling Ambercrombie's body position as best he can. Ambercrombie controlling from the full mount. Ambercrombie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Strasser for as long as he can get away with.#SUB# Ambercrombie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Strasser is surviving well by controlling Ambercrombie's body position as best he can. #T4# Ambercrombie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ambercrombie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ambercrombie dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD# Ambercrombie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strasser napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB# Ambercrombie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Ambercrombie cracks Strasser with a big elbow. Ambercrombie taking a breather here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Ambercrombie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1# Ambercrombie moves into full mount! Ambercrombie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Ambercrombie punishing his opponent with strikes. Strasser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Strasser tries to improve his position but instead Ambercrombie has taken his back! Strasser is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ambercrombie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Ambercrombie slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Strasser covers up after that shot from Ambercrombie.
#ROC#Strasser is rocked!#SUB# Ambercrombie has his arm under Strasser's chin here. Game over son! Ambercrombie squeezes tightly and Strasser is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wayne Ambercrombie! |
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