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Event:
QFC Tournament 1051 Round 2
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Contreras slips a jab and a cross from Mikan.
Contreras misses with a double jab.
Contreras wants to clinch up but Mikan keeps it at a distance.
Contreras tries to land a front kick but Mikan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikan misses the target.
Mikan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mikan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mikan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Contreras clinches with his opponent.
Mikan is trying to pull guard but Contreras turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Contreras as the two fighters clinch.
Mikan avoids the elbow strike from Contreras, against the cage.
#TD#
Mikan pulls Contreras into guard.
Mikan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Contreras controls the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contreras throws a big right hand that misses.
Mikan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SU2#
Contreras gets to his feet - Mikan follows without any prompting.
Mikan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Contreras slips under a jab from Mikan.
Contreras misses with a body shot
and Mikan counters with a left and a right that stings Contreras.
Contreras cracks Mikan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mikan takes a swing at Contreras's ribcage but misses.
Contreras walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mikan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Contreras closes the distance and clinches.
Contreras pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mikan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Contreras creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mikan jumps guard but Contreras stands there with Mikan around his waist. Mikan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Mikan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Contreras misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Contreras. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contreras tries to work over Mikan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mikan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Contreras walks away with a smile on his face. Mikan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Contreras fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikan manages to avoid it.
Mikan throws a big counter combination but Contreras scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mikan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mikan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Contreras clinches up against the cage.
Contreras lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mikan controlling the action here for a moment.
Contreras lands an elbow just above Mikan 's eye.
Contreras gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Contreras just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mikan's brow.
Mikan goes for a takedown attempt but Contreras pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Contreras fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikan manages to avoid it.
Mikan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Nice body punch from Contreras.
Mikan is breathing heavily.
Contreras throws a right and a left that both miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Mikan misses its target.
Contreras fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mikan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Contreras scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Contreras misses with the body kick
and Mikan counters with a one-two to the body.
Contreras thuds a left hand into Mikan's body.#CL2#
Contreras drives through and clinches with Mikan against the cage.
Mikan has Contreras pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Contreras manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Contreras tries a body shot but Mikan blocks it.
Mikan dodges an elbow strike from Contreras.
Mikan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Contreras just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mikan's brow. #T4#
Mikan takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contreras throws an elbow but it misses.
Mikan takes an elbow to the temple.
Mikan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mikan is trying to break the clinch but Contreras has him pressed against the cage.
Contreras creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mikan's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Alex Mikan has been cut.
Contreras lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Contreras.
Contreras lands an elbow inside that Mikan shrugs off.
Mikan blocks an elbow strike.
Mikan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Contreras is defending well for now.
Contreras pushes off an throws an elbow but Mikan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mikan prevents a body shot from Contreras.
Mikan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mikan dodges an elbow strike from Contreras.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Contreras dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Mikan's cut.
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#
Contreras misses with a body kick.
Mikan ducks under a wild hook from Contreras.
Mikan throws a one two combo.
Contreras tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mikan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mikan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Contreras misses the shot to the body.
Mikan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mikan duly obliges.
Alex Mikan is winning the standup battle so far.
Contreras is looking to clinch but Mikan is avoiding it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Contreras in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Contreras misses with a body shot.
Contreras scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikan throws a series of punches but Contreras avoids them all with ease.
Contreras wants to counter the offense by Mikan and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Contreras rushes Mikan and presses him up against the cage.
Contreras lands a body punch.
Contreras lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Mikan can't get the takedown.
Mikan avoids a wild elbow strike from Contreras.
With the fighters up against the cage, Contreras throws an elbow but misses.
Contreras creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mikan's defenses. #CUT2#Alex Mikan's cut is getting worse.
Mikan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Contreras works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Contreras creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Contreras has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Contreras lands an elbow inside.
Contreras lands an elbow just above Mikan 's eye.
Mikan is looking to break free of the clinch but Contreras has double underhooks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mikan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Contreras has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Contreras lands a nice elbow.
Contreras lands an elbow inside that Mikan shrugs off.
Contreras comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Alex Mikan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mikan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Contreras gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Contreras lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikan fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Mikan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikan is trying to pull guard but Contreras turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mikan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Contreras tries to land knees in the clinch but Mikan avoids the damage to the body.
Contreras lands an elbow just above Mikan 's eye.
Contreras works on Mikan's body with a couple of short punches.
Contreras gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Contreras gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Alex Mikan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Contreras scores with a shot to the side of Mikan's head.
Contreras is leaning against Mikan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Contreras goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikan tries to pull guard but Contreras forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Contreras lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alex Mikan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Orlando Contreras!
Orlando Contreras took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers 160q Rec&Str for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1051 Round 1
Date: Jun 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Mikan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mikan somewhat.#CL2#
Mikan instigates a clinch.
Salad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mikan as Salad tries to tie him up.
Salad tries to pull guard but Mikan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikan landing knees to the head.
Salad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Salad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mikan can't get the takedown.
#T1##TD2#
Mikan manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Mikan looking for a guillotine here but Salad defends easily.
Mikan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mikan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Salad trying to control but Mikan is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Salad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mikan's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mikan has closed the distance and engaged Salad in a clinch.
Mikan jumps guard but Salad turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Greek Salad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Mikan.
Salad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mikan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Salad trying to stall but Mikan improves his position.
Mikan works on Salad's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Mikan pulls guard. #T3#
Salad wants to stand but Mikan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Salad stopping the sweep attempt from Mikan.
Mikan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salad wants to control from the top but Mikan keeps moving.
Salad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Salad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salad throws a jab when Mikan was well out of range.#TD#
Salad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mikan!
Mikan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Salad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salad dives in for a single leg takedown but Mikan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salad is trying to pull guard but Mikan has him pressed against the cage.
Salad jumps guard but Mikan stands there with Salad around his waist. Salad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Mikan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mikan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salad is fending him off so far but Mikan persists. Nope, Salad circles away and we're back to standing.
Salad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mikan counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Mikan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mikan defending well as Salad loads up on a big left hand.
Salad has a takedown stuffed.
Mikan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Salad leaves Mikan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Salad drives through with a takedown into guard.
Salad forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Salad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mikan is looking for a sweep. Salad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salad looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Salad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mikan is staying active underneath Salad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Salad is thwarting Mikan's attempts to control the position.
Salad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Salad passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mikan!
Salad controlling his opponent.
Mikan is looking to get to half guard.
Mikan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mikan tries to hold on but Salad pushes him away.
Salad controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Salad working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Salad wants to control the pace but Mikan is squirming around nicely.
Mikan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mikan blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Salad goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mikan turns into him and now he's in Salad's guard.
Salad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Mikan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Salad wants to stand up but Mikan is controlling him.
Salad striking off his back but it's not causing Mikan any problems.
Salad looking for a sweep. Not yet Salad, not yet.
Mikan trying to control but Salad is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikan stands and throws Salad's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salad is looking for a sweep.
Mikan cracks Salad with a big elbow.
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 Greek Salad will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Salad drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mikan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Mikan has Salad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Salad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Salad is trying to drag Mikan to the mat but Mikan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Salad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mikan pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Mikan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salad stuffs the takedown.
Mikan looks for a takedown but Salad sprawls well.
Greek Salad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Mikan.
Mikan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mikan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Salad throws a hook but Mikan avoids it easily.
Salad tries to clinch but Mikan is having none of it.
Mikan shoots in but no luck this time.
Salad moves in looking to clinch but Mikan pushes him off.
Salad slaps away a takedown attempt from Mikan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Salad throws a series of punches but Mikan avoids them all with ease.
Mikan closes the distance and clinches up with Salad, looking for a takedown. Mikan pushes Salad against the cage but Salad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salad is looking to clinch but Mikan is avoiding it.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mikan enables Salad to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mikan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Salad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Salad throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Salad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Salad has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Salad is looking to stand up but Mikan won't let him.
Salad wants to pass the guard but Mikan is keeping the position.
Salad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Salad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mikan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salad fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Salad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mikan won't allow Salad to pass to mount. #SUB#
Salad seems to be working for a kimura but Mikan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Salad is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Salad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Salad seems to be looking for submissions.
Salad sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greek Salad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salad 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Alex Mikan!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Alex Mikan!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Greek Salad!
Alex Mikan wins by split decision! |
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