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Event:
IXF XXV
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Tobias gets a takedown into half guard.
Locke won't allow Tobias to pass to mount.
Locke punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Locke is defending against the submission attempts here by Tobias.
#SUB2#
Locke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Tobias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tobias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Locke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tobias is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Locke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tobias controlling the pace. #T1#
Tobias is looking to advance position but Locke won't allow it.
Tobias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Locke keeps working. #SUB2#
Locke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Locke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Locke is defending against the submission attempts here by Tobias.
#SUB#
Tobias is looking for a kimura but Locke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tobias to get the leverage.
Locke wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tobias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Locke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tobias.
Tobias definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tobias trying to pass the guard but Locke defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Locke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Tobias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tobias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Locke on the ground.
Locke wants to improve his position but Tobias is controlling well.
Locke gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Tobias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Locke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tobias has managed to get both his arms back between Locke's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Tobias thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tobias stands and throws Locke's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Tobias thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB#
Tobias thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Locke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Tobias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Tobias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Locke defends it well. #SUB2#
Locke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tobias pulls his head out easily.
Locke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Locke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tobias passes into side control.
#T4##SUB#
Tobias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Tobias wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Locke, who protects the arm well.
Locke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Locke wants to work for an arm triangle but Tobias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Locke is working for a submission of some sort.
Locke looks winded!
Tobias tries to roll over but Locke keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manoel Tobias dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Tobias closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Locke quickly recovers to half guard.
Locke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Locke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tobias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Locke can do to turn this around?
Locke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tobias tries to get to full guard but Locke has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Locke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tobias defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tobias wants to improve his position but Locke is controlling well.
Tobias on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tobias tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Tobias keeping hold of Locke's head, controlling as best he can.
Locke is looking to advance position but Tobias won't allow it. #SUB2#
Locke is looking for a kimura but Tobias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Locke to get the leverage.
Manoel Tobias overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tobias tries to get to full guard but Locke has control of the leg.
Tobias gets full guard.
Tobias has his hands on Locke's head, controlling the position.
Tobias looking for a sweep. Not yet Tobias, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Locke throws a big elbow that misses.
Locke throws a big elbow that misses.
Locke won't allow Tobias to sweep him here.
Tobias is pulling down on Locke's head to control his posture.
Locke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Locke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tobias manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Locke has Tobias in his guard.#REVR#
Tobias is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Locke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tobias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tobias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Tobias wants to control from the top but Locke keeps moving. #SUB#
Tobias drops back looking for a leg! Locke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Locke manages to kick Tobias off! Tobias jumps back into Locke's guard. #SUB2#
Locke has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tobias is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Locke.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tobias blocks the strikes from Locke.
Tobias trying to control the position but Locke is working away.
Locke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tobias off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Locke has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Locke is breathing heavily.#T4#
Locke keeps control of the position as Tobias tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Locke looking for the RNC.
Tobias trying to control the position but Locke manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Locke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tobias turns into Locke and is now in his guard.
Tobias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tobias pushing down on Locke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Locke tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Tobias is trying to work for a kimura but Locke is defending well.
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!#SUB#
Tobias is working for a kimura but Locke is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Manoel Tobias will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Tobias throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Locke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tobias is in Locke's guard.#SUB#
Tobias drops back looking for a leg! Locke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Locke manages to kick Tobias off! Tobias jumps back into Locke's guard.
Locke doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Locke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tobias defends it easily.#SUB2#
Locke working for a triangle but Tobias defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tobias trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tobias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Locke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Tobias thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tobias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Locke is keeping the position for now.
Tobias looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Locke working for a triangle but Tobias defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Locke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Locke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Locke keeping moving, preventing Tobias from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Locke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tobias trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tobias is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Locke working for a triangle but Tobias defends it easily.
Locke keeping moving, preventing Tobias from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Locke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tobias drops back looking for a leg! Locke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Locke manages to kick Tobias off! Tobias jumps back into Locke's guard.
Tobias wants to control from the top but Locke keeps moving. #SUB2#
Locke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Locke working for submissions but it's allowed Tobias to get to half guard.
Tobias not doing much here.
#SUB#
Tobias is looking for a kimura but Locke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tobias to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Locke missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Tobias is working for a kimura but Locke is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Tobias seems to be looking for submissions.
Manoel Tobias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tobias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Locke flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manoel Tobias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tobias 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manoel Tobias!
Manoel Tobias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
IXF XX
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ryan enables Tobias to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ryan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tobias has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tobias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tobias trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tobias drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ryan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ryan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ryan! #REVB#
Ryan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tobias can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan throws a strike aimed at the side of Tobias's head but Tobias avoids it well.#T1#
Tobias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tobias keeps working.
Tobias tries to buck Ryan off but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan lands a nice forearm strike.
Tobias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryan on the ground.
Tobias is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tobias, who protects the arm well.
Tobias tries to bench press Ryan off him but Ryan keeps the position. #T2##SUB2#
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ryan working away.
My spies in Big Island Fitness inform me that Ryan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tobias on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tobias tries to get out of the position.
Ryan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tobias tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tobias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tobias dodges the ground and pound from Ryan.#T3##SUB2#
Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Tobias is defending well.
Tobias is looking for a sweep.
Tobias is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Tobias is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ryan connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Tobias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryan wants to control but Tobias is keeping him busy.
Tobias tries to improve position but can't.
Tobias looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ryan tries to score with some ground and pound. Tobias controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Ryan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tobias taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tobias is not content to let Ryan control the position. #SUB2#
Ryan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ryan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Tobias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tobias dodges the ground and pound from Ryan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ryan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Ryan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ryan working the ground and pound but Tobias is defending the strikes.
Tobias defending against the ground and pound.
Ryan throws an elbow but Tobias slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ryan working the ground and pound but Tobias is defending the strikes.
Ryan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Ryan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
I wouldn't like to be where Tobias is right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tobias wants to control but Ryan postures up.#T1#
Ryan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tobias tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Ryan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ryan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tobias keeps working.
Tobias avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ryan.
Tobias is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB2#
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tobias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tobias regains half guard.
Ryan working over Tobias with some ground and pound. Tobias looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tobias keeping control of the position.
Tobias is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tobias defends it well. #T3#
Ryan trying to control from half guard but Tobias is working away.
Ryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tobias defending well though.
Ryan winds up and cracks Tobias with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tobias has his hands clasped together around Ryan's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Tobias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryan thows a huge punch but Tobias dodges it nicely.
Tobias controlling the position well.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tobias keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tobias is trying to control but can't.
#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!#TD#
Ryan gets caught flat footed, as Tobias shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tobias preventing the sweep.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Tobias from controlling successfully.
Tobias won't allow Ryan to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tobias.
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Tobias is looking for a kimura but Ryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tobias to get the leverage. #SUB#
Ryan makes his way to full guard, as Tobias worked for a kimura.
#SUB2#
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tobias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tobias is pushing down on Ryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Tobias has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ryan.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Tobias from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Tobias is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tobias's guard. #REVB#
Ryan wants to control from the top but Tobias keeps moving.
Ryan with a nice head shot there.
Tobias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tobias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan won't allow Tobias to sweep him here. #T2#
Ryan wants to control from the top but Tobias keeps moving.
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tobias working a defensive guard here.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Tobias blocks nicely.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Tobias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Tobias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tobias defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Tobias into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Tobias misses the target.#TD#
Tobias shoots in and bounces Ryan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gordon Ryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tobias looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Tobias postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ryan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tobias, into his guard. #REVB#
Ryan throws a strike but Tobias rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB#
Tobias drops back looking for a leg! Ryan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryan manages to kick Tobias off! Tobias jumps back into Ryan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Manoel Tobias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tobias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tobias tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tobias postures up.
Tobias throwing strikes from guard but Ryan blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manoel Tobias showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Ryan! |
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Event:
IXF XIII
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Tobias manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brown on his heels. He'll look to pass Brown's guard now, I'm sure.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Brown keeping full guard, as Tobias tries to pass. #SUB#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tobias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tobias defends it easily.
Tobias is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tobias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Tobias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tobias is concentrating on defense, preventing Brown from advancing position.
Brown uses his free foot to push down on Tobias's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tobias.
Tobias tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Tobias is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown unloading with bombs!
Tobias holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Brown tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T2##SUB#
Brown is working for a guillotine from mount but Tobias frees his head quite easily.
Brown punching from mount but Tobias doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Brown throws a strike there. Tobias manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tobias can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tobias is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tobias's head.
Brown throws a strike but Tobias avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tobias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Tobias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tobias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Brown working for a triangle but Tobias defends it easily.
Tobias sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Tobias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tobias has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
We've been informed that Tobias has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tobias manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Brown pushing down on Tobias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tobias is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown trying to control but Tobias is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown throws a strike but Tobias rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Tobias from controlling successfully.
Tobias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Brown 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##TD2#
Tobias changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Tobias is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Tobias keeps moving and retains side control.
Tobias working away.#SUB2#
Tobias is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown gets back to half guard.
Tobias wants to advance to full mount but Brown doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1#
Tobias trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Tobias preventing the sweep.
Tobias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tobias must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Tobias drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brown looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brown looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brown! #REVR#
Brown misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Tobias tries to improve position but can't.
Tobias controls the position for a moment.
Tobias gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tobias bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tobias trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Tobias postures up.
Tobias works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tobias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3##SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tobias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tobias looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tobias really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Tobias.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Tobias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown is pressing down on Tobias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Tobias drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brown manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tobias has Brown in his guard.#REVR#
Brown trying to control but Tobias is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tobias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manoel Tobias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tobias takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A jab from Brown misses.
Tobias moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Tobias on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Tobias shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown is trying to defend but Tobias finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Tobias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown is looking to control Tobias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Tobias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Tobias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tobias. #T1#
Brown is pressing down on Tobias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Brown is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tobias throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Brown's body to avoid the submission. Brown has instead reached around Tobias's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Brown arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rock Brown!
A relieved looking Rock Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
IXF VIII
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Tobias manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rennid on his heels. He'll look to pass Rennid's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tobias looking to pass the guard.
Tobias stands and throws Rennid's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Tobias has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rennid is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tobias yanks on the arm and Rennid is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tobias.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manoel Tobias!
Manoel Tobias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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