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Event:
QFC Tournament 1052 Round 1
Date: Jul 05, 2021 |
#R1# Bong getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Steindorsson fails with the takedown and Bong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD# Steindorsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Still in half guard, Steindorsson seems content to control. Bong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Steindorsson trying to mount his opponent but Bong defends it. Steindorsson content to control rather than advance. #SUB# Bong is defending against the submission attempts here by Steindorsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Steindorsson is looking to take a break and control but Bong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1# Bong pushes Steindorsson off looking to stand but Steindorsson dives back in and keeps control.
Bong wants to improve his position but Steindorsson is controlling well.
Bong is trying to control but can't.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Bong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Steindorsson trying to control the action but Bong is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Bong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2# 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. Bong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bong dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steindorsson. Some wild striking there from Bong.
Bing Bong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Steindorsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Steindorsson is rocked! Steindorsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bong. Bong obviously looking to wear him down.
Steindorsson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Steindorsson is breathing heavily. Steindorsson doesn't succeed with the takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sturla Steindorsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# A nice inside leg kick there by Bong. That's going to slow Steindorsson down. Bong lands a nice looking body shot.
Steindorsson walks into a jab. Nice uppercut lands for Bong. That snapped Steindorsson's head back.
Oh Steindorsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bong cracks Steindorsson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Steindorsson falls backwards against the cage. Bong follows up with more strikes that drop Steindorsson to his knees. Bong keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Steindorsson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bing Bong! |
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