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Event:
HERO:10
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Timoic rushes Forrest and presses him up against the cage. Timoic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Forrest.
#TD2# Forrest jumps guard.
Timoic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Timoic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Forrest tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Timoic postures up.
Timoic wanted to stand there but Forrest had control of the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Timoic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forrest swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2# Forrest manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1# Timoic leaning against his opponent.
Forrest gets underhooks to prevent Timoic's takedown attempt.
#TD# Timoic gets control of Forrest's arms and successfully pulls guard. Timoic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Timoic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Forrest gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Forrest thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Forrest content to stall in guard here. My spies in GinĂ¡sio Guerreiro inform me that Forrest has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Forrest wants to stand but Timoic has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2# Timoic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Forrest has passed into side control.
Timoic tries to improve position but can't. Forrest trying to control the position but Timoic is working away. Forrest tries to score with some ground and pound. Timoic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Timoic looks to move to half guard but instead Forrest has passed into mount! Damn! Forrest wants to control the pace but Timoic is squirming around nicely. #T3# Forrest looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Forrest sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Timoic tries to lock up and control but Forrest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Timoic is trying desperately to improve position. Forrest tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Forrest trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4# Timoic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Timoic trying to control but Forrest is working from the bottom. #SU# Timoic gets to his feet. Forrest looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Timoic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Forrest lands the left hand.#TD# Timoic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Forrest's half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Forrest wants to control but Timoic is keeping busy and won't allow it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chuck Forrest will probably get the nod. 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##TD# Timoic gets a double leg takedown into Forrest's guard.#SUB2# Forrest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Timoic is aware though and is defending well. Timoic is pushing down on Forrest's leg trying to pass to half guard. Forrest is fighting to maintain full guard but Timoic has managed to sneak the leg through. Timoic controlling the action here. Timoic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Timoic throwing shots but Forrest is blocking nicely. #T1# Timoic is keen to just control but Forrest is a slippery customer. Timoic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Forrest regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Timoic. #SU# Timoic stands up and waves to Forrest to follow him. No luck with that takedown attempt from Timoic. Forrest lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#It looks like Ian Timoic has been cut.#T2# Timoic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Forrest on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Timoic shoots for a takedown but Forrest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Timoic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Forrest drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Timoic defends it well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Timoic. That's going to take a lot out of him. Timoic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Forrest swivels and escapes. Forrest shoots in looking for a takedown but Timoic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Forrest's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Forrest feints and then cracks Timoic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Timoic down. Forrest shoots in but no luck this time. Forrest fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Forrest changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Timoic tries to avoid it but Forrest manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Timoic to the ground. Timoic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Forrest shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Timoic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ian Timoic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3# Timoic blocks a head kick by Forrest.
Timoic stuffs the takedown. Forrest is breathing heavily. Forrest tries to clinch but Timoic moves out of range. #CL# Timoic moves into range and clinches up with Forrest. Timoic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Forrest working hard to break the clinch. Forrest gets underhooks to prevent Timoic's takedown attempt.
#TD# Timoic manages to pull guard.
Timoic tries to land a sweep but no joy. Timoic working a defensive guard here.
Forrest won't allow Timoic to get back to his feet. #T4# Timoic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Forrest. Timoic wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Forrest is now in half guard. Timoic is trying to stand up here but Forrest is controlling him well. Timoic is trying to maintain the position but Forrest is very close to passing his half guard. Forrest trying to control from half guard but Timoic is working away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Timoic works his way to full guard. Good work. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Timoic dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Ian Timoic's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Forrest shoots in and drives through. Timoic sprawls well. Timoic throws a sloppy head kick and Forrest moves out of range easily. #CL# Timoic darts in and clinches Forrest up against the cage. Forrest tries to circle away but Timoic has him pinned against the cage. Timoic stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for Forrest.
Timoic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Forrest walks away with a smile on his face. Timoic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. No luck for Forrest with that takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Timoic has Forrest up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Forrest's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1# Forrest shoots in looking for a takedown. Timoic tries to sprawl out of it but Forrest keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Timoic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Ian Timoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Forrest. Forrest tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD# and Timoic counters with a takedown into side control. Forrest wants to get back to his feet but Timoic is dominant here and he's now got Forrest's back! I really don't envy Forrest right now.
Timoic biding his time, controlling Forrest. Forrest wants to control his opponent's hands but Timoic gets his hands free. Timoic trying to control.#T2# Timoic doesn't have the hooks in and Forrest manages to turn into his guard.
Forrest must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Timoic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. This has been an exciting period of action! Forrest stops Timoic from standing up. #T3# Forrest content to stall in guard here. Forrest tries to free his leg and advance position but Timoic is retaining full guard. Forrest postures up.
Forrest trying to control but Timoic is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Forrest looking to pass the guard. Forrest wants to control from the top but Timoic keeps moving. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Timoic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Forrest defends well. Forrest trying to control the position from guard on top but Timoic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Forrest is fighting to break Timoic's control of his arms but Timoic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Horrible takedown attempt by Forrest or perhaps it was just good defense by Timoic, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight! Ian Timoic showed his dominance in that final round. I think Timoic 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Timoic! |
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