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Event:
CDFC 33
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Vatubua looks to throw the jab but Faolin is out of range.
Vatubua misses with a lunging right hand
and Faolin counters with a left to the body.
Vatubua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Vatubua misses its intended target.
Vatubua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Faolin throws a counter combo.
Faolin keeps the fight on the outside.
Vatubua throws the left hand but Faolin avoids the punch easily.
Vatubua loads up on a big right hand but Faolin slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Faolin misses.
Vatubua looks to land a left hand but Faolin moved out of range nicely.
Faolin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Vatubua backs off Faolin throws a huge counter combo but Vatubua manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatubua tries to clinch up.
Vatubua throws a hook to the side of Faolin's head but Faolin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Faolin misses with a double jab
and Vatubua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vatubua throws a body punch but Faolin moves out of range. #T1#
Faolin misses with a hook.
Faolin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Faolin throws a body punch but Vatubua moves out of range.
Vatubua is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Faolin misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Vatubua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Vatubua's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vatubua looking to throw knees to the head but Faolin is blocking nicely.
Faolin is trying to push Vatubua away but Vatubua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vatubua misses with a knee strike.
Faolin blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatubua.
Faolin trying to stall but Vatubua improves his position.
Faolin misses with a punch to the body.
Vatubua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Faolin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vatubua has him pressed against the cage.
Faolin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vatubua looking to throw knees to the head but Faolin is blocking nicely.
Vatubua missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Faolin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vatubua slips under a jab.#T2#
A cross from Vatubua lands.
Vatubua tries to clinch up.
Faolin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Vatubua misses.
Vatubua is looking to clinch but Faolin is avoiding it.
#CL#
Vatubua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vatubua misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vatubua landing knees to the head.
Vatubua avoiding damage as Faolin throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vatubua fails to land.
Vatubua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Faolin.
Faolin is trying to break free.
Faolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vatubua obliges.
Faolin is trying to push Vatubua away but Vatubua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faolin can't break the clinch.
Vatubua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatubua.
Faolin can't find room to land a body shot as Vatubua controls the action.
#T3#
Vatubua tries to throw a body punch but Faolin avoids it by throwing Vatubua back against the cage.
Vatubua looking to throw knees to the head but Faolin is blocking nicely.
Vatubua tries to land knees in the clinch but Faolin avoids the damage to the body.
Faolin tries to break free but Vatubua pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatubua.
Vatubua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Faolin is defending well for now.
Faolin blocks an uppercut.
Vatubua misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatubua throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Faolin breaks from the clinch.
Vatubua wants to clinch
and Faolin counters with a stiff right hand.
Faolin blocks a jab.
Vatubua tries to clinch up but Faolin circles away and keeps his distance.
Vatubua swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Faolin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vatubua walks into a straight right hand from Faolin.
Vatubua lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Vatubua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Vatubua misses the target.
Sam Vatubua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faolin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vatubua.
Faolin throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faolin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vatubua.
Vatubua misses with a right hand
and Faolin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Sam Vatubua has been cut.
Vatubua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faolin moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Faolin! But no joy.
Faolin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vatubua.
Faolin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vatubua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Faolin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Faolin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faolin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vatubua throws an overhand right that lands on Faolin's shoulder, as Faolin tries to avoid the shot.
Faolin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vatubua lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Vatubua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Vatubua's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Vatubua throws an overhand right that lands on Faolin's shoulder, as Faolin tries to avoid the shot.
Faolin is looking for the big counter here.
Joey Faolin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vatubua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faolin can do to turn this around?
Vatubua tries to clinch up.
Vatubua throws a hook but Faolin avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Faolin.
Vatubua throws a looping overhand right but Faolin ducks down to avoid it.
Faolin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Faolin lands a really nice looking cross but Vatubua seems unphased.
Vatubua throws a lazy right hand but Faolin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Faolin! But no joy.
Vatubua throws a looping overhand right but Faolin ducks down to avoid it.
Faolin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Faolin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vatubua sprawling to the canvas! Vatubua rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Faolin finish him?!
#ROC2#Vatubua is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faolin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Vatubua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Faolin ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Vatubua out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Faolin!
A relieved looking Joey Faolin 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:
CDFC 25: Tarver vs Manfield
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck for Hell with that takedown attempt.
Hell shoots in looking for a takedown. Vatubua tries to sprawl out of it but Hell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vatubua manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hell fails with the takedown.
Sam Vatubua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olof Hell.#CL#
Vatubua gets a clinch.
Hell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vatubua walks away with a smile on his face. Hell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Hell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vatubua napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vatubua is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hell is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Vatubua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatubua is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vatubua wants to control but Hell postures up.#T1##SUB2#
Hell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vatubua tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vatubua struggling a bit here.
Vatubua dodges the ground and pound from Hell.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vatubua is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Hell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vatubua is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hell is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olof Hell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Vatubua takes the fight into the clinch.
Vatubua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hell backwards. #T3#
Vatubua lands a right hand.
Vatubua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hell looks winded!
Vatubua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vatubua lands a nice knee to the body.
Vatubua connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Olof Hell has been cut.
Vatubua pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vatubua utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vatubua controlling the action here for a moment.
Vatubua pushes Hell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Vatubua.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Vatubua.
Vatubua stalling.
A shot in the inside from Vatubua.
Vatubua lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Vatubua is stalling here.
Vatubua slows down the pace here.
Vatubua lands a knee to the head.
#ROC#Hell is rocked!
Vatubua is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Hell tries to break Vatubua's hands from around his neck, Vatubua unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Hell will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Sam Vatubua!
Sam Vatubua decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Olof Hell stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back stronger... see you soon'. |
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Event:
ICE 12:Deireadh
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Vatubua looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
Christ misses with a straight left.
Sam Vatubua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vatubua tries to clinch up
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Christ circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vatubua wants to clinch.#CL2#
Vatubua instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Vatubua.
Vatubua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christ.
#BC#
Christ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christ fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vatubua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vatubua is looking to clinch.
Christ cracks Vatubua with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Sam Vatubua has been cut.
Vatubua takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Vatubua misses the body punch #KD#
and Christ counters with a crisp one two that drops Vatubua! Christ thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vatubua to his feet! Vatubua is in big trouble!
Vatubua throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Vatubua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Christ rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vatubua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vatubua fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Christ on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Vatubua clinches with his opponent.
Vatubua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Christ tries a body shot but Vatubua blocks it.
Christ misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Vatubua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC#
Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christ avoids the body shot from Vatubua.
Good exchange - Christ coming out on top.#ROC#Vatubua is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Vatubua flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Vatubua is out cold! Christ holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Christ!
An out of breath Jimmy Christ thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ICE 7: Iontach
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
ToYou avoids the body shot from Vatubua.
ToYou is looking for the big counter here.
ToYou throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Vatubua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vatubua keeps control of ToYou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
ToYou successfully pulls guard.
ToYou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
ToYou looking for a guillotine here but Vatubua defends easily.
#SUB2#
Vatubua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ToYou being controlled here, momentarily.
Vatubua continues to stall.#T1##SUB2#
Vatubua has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing ToYou to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Vatubua is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - ToYou pulls down on the head and he's put Vatubua to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mister ToYou!
A victorious Mister ToYou thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ICE 5: Arrived
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Vatubua darts in and clinches Tritty up against the cage.
Tritty is trying to break the clinch but Vatubua is controlling him.
Vatubua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tritty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tritty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vatubua.
Vatubua misses with a punch to the body.
Vatubua definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vatubua tries to throw a body punch but Tritty avoids it by throwing Vatubua back against the cage.
Vatubua landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vatubua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vatubua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tritty looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatubua throws an elbow but it misses.
Vatubua misses with a knee to the head.
Tritty blocks the elbow strike.
Vatubua stalls. #T1#
Vatubua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Rengar Tritty has been cut.
Vatubua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vatubua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatubua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Vatubua fails to land.
Vatubua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vatubua prevents Tritty from breaking the clinch.
Vatubua misses with a knee strike.
Tritty is trying to break the clinch but Vatubua is controlling him.
Vatubua can't find room to land a body shot as Tritty controls the action.
Vatubua lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Vatubua.
#T2#
Vatubua trying to land knees to the body.
Vatubua swings wildly with an uppercut but Tritty uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Vatubua.
Vatubua misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vatubua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatubua with a knee to the head.
Vatubua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tritty is defending well for now.
Vatubua scores with a knee to the head.
Vatubua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tritty wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vatubua has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatubua. #T3#
Vatubua misses with a knee to the head.
Vatubua landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vatubua tries to land a knee to the head but Tritty blocks with his arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vatubua tries a knee to the head but Tritty blocks it.
Vatubua tries to work over Tritty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vatubua lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tritty is trying to push Vatubua away but Vatubua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Vatubua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tritty's face.
Tritty takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vatubua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vatubua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tritty is trying to break the clinch but Vatubua is controlling him.
Vatubua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#That has opened up Rengar Tritty's cut even more.
Tritty blocks an uppercut.
Vatubua has Tritty pressed against the cage, preventing Tritty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tritty avoiding damage as Vatubua throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatubua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Vatubua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rengar Tritty's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Vatubua closes the distance and clinches.
Vatubua trying to land knees to the body.
Vatubua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tritty's face.
Vatubua prevents Tritty from breaking the clinch.
Vatubua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vatubua with a knee to the head.
Vatubua tries a knee to the head but Tritty blocks it.
Vatubua misses with a knee to the head.
Vatubua utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Vatubua.
Tritty avoids the elbow strike from Vatubua, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vatubua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tritty's brow. #T1#
Vatubua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tritty is breathing heavily.
Vatubua misses with a punch on the inside.
Tritty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vatubua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tritty is defending well for now.
Vatubua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tritty can do to turn this around?
Tritty blocks an elbow strike from Vatubua.
Vatubua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tritty blocks it with crossed arms.
Vatubua swings wildly with an uppercut but Tritty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tritty blocks the elbow strike.
Vatubua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tritty in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tritty managing to block the knees to the body from Vatubua.
Vatubua has Tritty pressed against the cage.
#T2#
Tritty takes an elbow to the temple.
Vatubua throws an elbow but it misses.
Vatubua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vatubua tries to throw a body punch but Tritty avoids it by throwing Vatubua back against the cage.
Vatubua unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tritty lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vatubua.
A short left from Vatubua.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tritty is trying to break free.
Vatubua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tritty being controlled against the cage.
Vatubua controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Vatubua struggles to land a body shot inside as Tritty controls his hands.
Vatubua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vatubua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vatubua misses with a knee to the head.
Vatubua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vatubua is struggling to control the position.
Vatubua tries a knee to the head but Tritty blocks it.
#T4#
Tritty tries to break the clinch but Vatubua is controlling the position.
Vatubua dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vatubua missing with knees to the body.
Tritty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tritty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vatubua lands a nice knee to the body.
Vatubua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vatubua tries to land a knee to the head but Tritty blocks with his arms.
Tritty can't break the clinch.
Vatubua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Vatubua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rengar Tritty's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vatubua is looking to clinch but Tritty is avoiding it.
Vatubua tries to clinch there but Tritty circles away.
Tritty lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vatubua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tritty is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vatubua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tritty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vatubua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tritty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Tritty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vatubua misses with an uppercut
and Tritty counters with a stiff right hand.
Vatubua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tritty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Vatubua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vatubua wants to clinch but Tritty slips to the side
and Tritty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vatubua doesn't manage to clinch there - Tritty circles away.
Tritty swats away the attempt to clinch by Vatubua.
A little jabbing left from Tritty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Tritty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Tritty lands.
Tritty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rengar Tritty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tritty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vatubua.#T2#
Vatubua is looking to clinch.
Tritty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vatubua.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tritty! But no joy.
Sam Vatubua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tritty misses with a series of wild punches.
Vatubua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vatubua tries to clinch
and Tritty counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Vatubua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vatubua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tritty blocks it with crossed arms.
Vatubua throws a head punch that misses.
Tritty is looking to break free of the clinch but Vatubua has double underhooks.
Vatubua tries to land a knee to the head but Tritty blocks with his arms.
#T3#
Vatubua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tritty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tritty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vatubua can't find room to land a body shot as Tritty controls the action.
Vatubua is struggling to control the position.
Tritty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vatubua slowing the pace effectively.
Tritty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vatubua scores with a knee to the head.
Vatubua misses with an elbow over the top.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vatubua.#T4#
Tritty is trying to push Vatubua away but Vatubua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vatubua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tritty in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tritty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tritty being controlled against the cage.
Vatubua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatubua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vatubua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vatubua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vatubua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vatubua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rengar Tritty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tritty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sam Vatubua.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vatubua, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Vatubua!
Sam Vatubua decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Vatubua instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vatubua crunches a lovely knee into Gregory's ribcage.
Vatubua lands a good knee to the midsection. Gregory won't want to take too many of those.
Vatubua looking to throw knees to the head but Gregory is blocking nicely.
Gregory can't get the takedown.
Vatubua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Gregory manages to break the clinch.
Gregory shoots in and drives through. Vatubua sprawls well.
Gregory throws a sloppy head kick and Vatubua moves out of range easily.
Vatubua tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vatubua is pressed up against the cage. Gregory has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vatubua down to the mat. Vatubua avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sam Vatubua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Gregory.#CL#
Vatubua rushes Gregory and presses him up against the cage.
Vatubua tries to land a knee to the head but Gregory blocks with his arms.
#T1#
A knee to the head by Vatubua.
#BC2#
Gregory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vatubua throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Gregory counters with a shoot takedown. Vatubua fights it but they end up in guard.
Vatubua wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gregory manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Gregory is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vatubua!
Vatubua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vatubua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gregory unloads with some shots from mount but Vatubua bucks and avoids them well.
Gregory lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T2#
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!#SUB2#
Gregory is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Vatubua is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Vatubua flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gregory anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Vatubua and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gregory slips an arm under Vatubua chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Gregory has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Gregory is squeezing on Vatubua like an anaconda would it's prey. Vatubua fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greg Gregory! |
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