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Event:
HFC Fight Night 4
Date: Dec 14, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Toehold dives in and scores a takedown into Alampi's guard.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alampi is keeping the position for now.
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toehold forces his way into half guard.
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.
Toehold prevents Alampi from improving his position.
Alampi has his hands clasped together around Toehold's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Toehold is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alampi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Toehold.
We've been hearing that Toehold has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Toehold is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alampi is trying to control but can't.
Alampi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Toehold is staying active.
Alampi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Toehold perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Toehold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alampi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Alampi lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Alampi misses. #CL#
Toehold rushes Alampi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Toehold. #TD#
Toehold gets control of Alampi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Toehold will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Toehold is trying to control the position but Alampi postures up.
Alampi wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #SUB#
Toehold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alampi pushing down on Toehold's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Toehold wants to improve his position but Alampi is controlling well.
Alampi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working. #T3#
Toehold wants to improve his position but Alampi is controlling well.
#SUB#
Toehold actively working from the bottom here.
Toehold is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Alampi jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Alampi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Toehold is not content to let Alampi control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Toehold tries to bench press Alampi off him but Alampi keeps the position.
Alampi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Toehold!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alampi avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Alampi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Toehold tries to hold on but Alampi postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Toehold dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Alampi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Toehold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alampi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Toehold manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alampi on his heels. He'll look to pass Alampi's guard now, I'm sure.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Alampi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alampi keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Alampi trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold controlling from the top position.
Alampi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alampi is trying to keep Toehold in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Toehold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alampi, pushing him back against the cage.
Alampi lands a hook that snaps the head of Toehold backwards.
Alampi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alampi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toehold backwards.
Alampi lands a nice uppercut.
Toehold content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alampi has had enough of the clinch but Toehold keeps him there for the moment.
Alampi works on Toehold's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toehold.
Toehold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Alampi.
Toehold wants a takedown.
Toehold jumps guard but Alampi stands there with Toehold around his waist. Toehold gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Toehold breaks from the clinch.
Toehold tries to clinch there but Alampi circles away.
A nice side step and Alampi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alampi cracks Toehold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Toehold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alampi tries to throw a body punch but Toehold avoids it by throwing Alampi back against the cage.
Toehold misses with a body punch.
Alampi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alampi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alampi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alampi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alampi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alampi lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Alampi.
Alampi tries to break the clinch but Toehold is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Alampi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alampi is looking to break free of the clinch but Toehold has double underhooks. #T3#
Alampi digs a right hand underneath Toehold's ribcage. Toehold let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alampi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toehold is working for takedown but Alampi is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Toehold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toehold looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toehold.
Gianluca Alampi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Alampi.
A shot in the inside from Alampi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toehold. #TD#
Toehold pulls guard successfully.
Alampi wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Alampi stays in close to Toehold's body and controls the position.
Alampi trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Alampi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alampi wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alampi looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Alampi controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gianluca Alampi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Toehold rushes Alampi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Alampi breaks the clinch.
Toehold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Alampi does it's job there.
Alampi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alampi wants it to stay on the feet.
Toehold slips a jab from Alampi.
Toehold just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Toehold moves into the clinch successfully.
Toehold tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alampi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alampi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Alampi.
Alampi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold tries to score a body lock takedown but Alampi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Toehold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alampi working aggressively here.
#TD#
Toehold tightens his grip and picks Alampi up, before dumping him to the ground. Alampi manages to land in guard.
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!
Alampi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Alampi looking for a guillotine here but Toehold defends easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Alampi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Alampi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Alampi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alampi controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Toehold trying to control but Alampi is working from the bottom.
Toehold showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tommy Toehold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Alampi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toehold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alampi pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Alampi looking to control.
Toehold is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Alampi is adopting a defensive guard.
Toehold sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alampi trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alampi scores with the left hand. Toehold knows he should have avoided that one.
Alampi scores with a jab. Toehold acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Toehold manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alampi on his heels. He'll look to pass Alampi's guard now, I'm sure.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Alampi keeps moving.
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Alampi is trying to keep Toehold in close.
#SUB2#
Alampi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Toehold has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Toehold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alampi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toehold has managed to get both his arms back between Alampi's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Toehold 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gianluca Alampi.
I think Alampi 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianluca Alampi!
Gianluca Alampi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 13: Johnson v Dominguez
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Toehold forces Unknown back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Toehold jumps guard.
Unknown trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unknown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Toehold has a closed guard, preventing Unknown from standing up. #SUB#
Toehold is looking for a triangle but Unknown pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Toehold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Toehold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Unknown from controlling successfully.
Toehold is controlling Unknown's posture.
Toehold trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Toehold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Toehold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Toehold tries to get out of the position.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Unknown from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Toehold looking for subs off his back but Unknown has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Toehold gets full guard.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toehold is trying to keep Unknown in close.
Toehold preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Unknown postures up in Toehold's guard and throws a big left but Toehold blocks it.
Unknown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU2#
Unknown decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Toehold, up you get! #CL#
Toehold moves into the clinch.
Unknown is looking to break free of the clinch but Toehold has double underhooks. #T3#
Unknown working hard to break the clinch.
Toehold prevents Unknown from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Toehold has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Unknown regains guard immediately.
Unknown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Unknown is keeping the position for now.
Toehold stands and throws Unknown's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toehold works to advance to full mount. Unknown defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Unknown tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Unknown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toehold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Toehold's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Toehold goes for an armbar but Unknown turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Unknown. #T4##SUB#
Unknown lying in Toehold's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Toehold decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Unknown taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Toehold! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN7: WW GP
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Freeman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Toehold closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Toehold gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Freeman looking for a guillotine here but Toehold defends easily.
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Toehold has gone for a leg lock! Freeman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Toehold's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Freeman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Toehold looking for subs off his back but Freeman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Toehold regains full guard. Nicely done.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Toehold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Toehold looking for a guillotine here but Freeman defends easily.
Freeman looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Toehold looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Freeman has picked Toehold up and slammed him! Toehold can't keep hold of the triangle and Freeman manages to pass to side control!
Freeman wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Freeman taking a break here but Toehold is having none of it and regains half guard.
Toehold is pressing down on Freeman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Toehold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Toehold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Freeman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Toehold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Freeman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Freeman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Freeman looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Freeman is retaining full guard.
Toehold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Freeman is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Toehold looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4##SUB2#
Toehold drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Freeman dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Toehold can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold managing to control the position.
Toehold 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Toehold dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Freeman cracks a nice hook into Toehold's ribs.
Freeman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD2#
Toehold fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Freeman sprawls well initially but Toehold persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Toehold is thwarting Freeman's attempts to control the position.
Toehold not doing much here.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Freeman is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Toehold is looking for a kimura but Freeman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Toehold to get the leverage. #T1#
Toehold content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Toehold is looking for a kimura here.
Toehold works his foot free and advances to mount.
Toehold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Freeman is looking to improve his position but Toehold isn't that keen on the idea.
Toehold content just to control the position here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Toehold avoids the attempt from Freeman to control.
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Freeman is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Toehold swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Freeman is now in Toehold's guard. A big mistake from Toehold there, giving up the dominant position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Toehold looking for a guillotine here but Freeman defends easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Toehold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Freeman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Toehold is looking for a triangle but Freeman pushes his legs off easily.
Freeman trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Toehold looking for a guillotine here but Freeman defends easily.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Toehold can't keep his opponent in guard - Freeman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold trying to hold on to Freeman's head to control him but Freeman postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Toehold 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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Freeman. Toehold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freeman misses the shot to the body.
Toehold moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Toehold avoids the body shot from Freeman.
#TD2#
Toehold shoots in and gets a takedown into Freeman's guard.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Freeman is trying to keep Toehold in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
Toehold seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Freeman can't keep his opponent in guard - Toehold advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Toehold controlling the pace.
Toehold wants to free his trapped foot but Freeman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Freeman is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold wants to pass to mount but Freeman is defending the position.
Well, if Toehold is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Freeman is looking to improve his position.
Toehold moves nicely into side control.
Freeman is being controlled here.
Toehold advances to mount. #T3#
Toehold looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tommy Toehold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toehold prevents Freeman from getting the reversal.
Freeman is working hard here to advance position.
Toehold controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Freeman is desperately trying to improve his position but Toehold has a good base and remains in mount.
Tommy Toehold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Toehold controlling the pace for now.
Pierce Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Let's hope that Toehold has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Toehold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Toehold winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Toehold! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN4
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Hunter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Toehold is looking for a triangle but Hunter pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hunter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toehold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunter has managed to get both his arms back between Toehold's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Toehold looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hunter passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Toehold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter is stalling here. Toehold is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hunter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Toehold has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Toehold working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hunter is looking for a sweep.
Toehold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunter should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Toehold happy to just control the position for now.
Hunter wants to control but Toehold postures up.
Toehold is staying tight to Hunter's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Toehold's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hunter is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Toehold controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Toehold looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hunter can't do much from the bottom here.
Toehold takes a little break here. Hunter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Toehold working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Toehold controls the position from side control.#T3#
Hunter tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Toehold is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hunter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hunter can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunter is looking to regain half guard here but Toehold keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Toehold controlling the position from side mount.
Hunter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hunter wants to get back to his feet.
Hunter is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toehold controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Hunter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Toehold to the ground. Hunter is now in Toehold's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Toehold dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Toehold closes the distance and clinches.
Toehold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toehold takes a shot to the head.
Toehold keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunter's efforts to push away.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Toehold as Hunter tries to tie him up. #TD#
Toehold pulls guard. #SUB#
Toehold has his foot on Hunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunter works his way back into a safe position though.
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toehold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Toehold tries to get out of the position.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
Toehold will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Toehold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Toehold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SU2#
Hunter stands and steps away. Toehold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Hunter gets the takedown into side control.
Toehold is looking for a sweep.
Hunter tries to score with some ground and pound. Toehold controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hunter working away.
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Toehold sneaks back into half guard.
Toehold is not content to let Hunter control the position.
Toehold is pressing down on Hunter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.#T3#
Hunter is pushing down on Toehold's leg trying to pass to half guard. Toehold is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunter has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Toehold actively working from the bottom here.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Toehold wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
Toehold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Toehold 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#
Toehold sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Toehold wants to free his trapped foot but Hunter is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Toehold wants to free his trapped foot but Hunter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Toehold is working for a kimura but Hunter is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Toehold is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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 Tommy Toehold 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#
Hunter tries to clinch but Toehold moves out of range.
Toehold misses with a takedown attempt - Hunter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunter flicks out a counter leg kick but Toehold steps away.#TD2#
Hunter shoots in and bounces Toehold off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck.
Toehold working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hunter stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Toehold has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Hunter manages to get his head free but now Toehold has transitioned to an armbar! Hunter grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Toehold! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Toehold! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1106 Round 4
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Toehold closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hoola's guard.
Hoola trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Hoola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Hoola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hoola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toehold passes Hoola's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Toehold is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoola doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Toehold.
Hoola pushes Toehold off looking to stand but Toehold dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Hoola is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Toehold is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoola has managed to free his arm - good work.
Toehold performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toehold is controlling the pace.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoola wants to get back to his feet.
Hoola tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Hoola keeps trying to improve his position.
Toehold wants to free his trapped foot but Hoola is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoola manages to get to full guard.
Toehold sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Hoola wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
Hoola working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toehold sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Toehold shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toehold thinking.
Hoola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Toehold.
Hoola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoola fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Toehold clinches up against the cage.
Toehold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Toehold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoola gets underhooks to prevent Toehold's takedown attempt.
Hoola tries to throw a body punch but Toehold avoids it by throwing Hoola back against the cage.
Hoola taking a breather. #T4#
Hoola tries to circle away but Toehold has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Toehold.
Toehold tries for a takedown. No joy.
Toehold drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoola pulls his leg out and moves away.
Toehold moves forwards but Hoola connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Toehold darts in and clinches Hoola up against the cage.
Toehold changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Toehold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoola swivels and escapes.
As Toehold backs off Hoola throws a huge counter combo but Toehold manages to avoid it all.
Hoola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoola.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toehold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Toehold will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Toehold instigates a clinch.
Hoola lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Toehold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Toehold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toehold ducks under a wild hook from Hoola.#CL#
Toehold rushes Hoola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Toehold fails to pull guard.
Hoola is trying to break the clinch but Toehold is controlling him.
Hoola wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola is trying to maintain a safe position but Toehold gets an underhook and turns Hoola into the cage.
Hoola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toehold's elbow.
Hoola misses with some punches.
Hoola is trying to maintain a safe position but Toehold gets an underhook and turns Hoola into the cage.#TD#
Toehold turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T1#
Toehold trying to control the position but Hoola is working away. #SUB#
Toehold working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Toehold controls the position from side control.
Hoola tries to bench press Toehold off him but Toehold keeps the position.
Hoola stops Toehold from passing to mount. #SUB#
Toehold is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoola has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hoola tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hoola can't do much from the bottom here.
Toehold tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hoola's legs.
Toehold takes a little break here. Hoola wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Toehold is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoola is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tommy Toehold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Toehold advances to mount. #T3#
Toehold tries to push Hoola's head away but Hoola is holding on tight.
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Hoola is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Toehold controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Toehold has control of Hoola's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hoola regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Toehold controlling from mount.
Hoola is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hoola's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hoola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hoola sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Toehold dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoola, as that shot connected.
Toehold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoola is fending him off so far but Toehold persists. Nope, Hoola circles away and we're back to standing.
Toehold misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ray Hoola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toehold closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hoola circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Toehold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Toehold. Toehold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Toehold is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
Toehold takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toehold. #BC2#
Hoola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoola digs a good hook to Toehold's body.
Nice defenses there by Toehold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Hoola wants to clinch up but Toehold keeps it at a distance.
Toehold misses with a takedown attempt - Hoola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Toehold fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Toehold instigates a clinch.
Hoola stops a takedown attempt from Toehold.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hoola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Toehold.
Toehold prevents Hoola from breaking the clinch.
Hoola tries to work over Toehold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toehold misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Hoola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toehold shoots in for a double leg but Hoola sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Hoola stuffs the takedown.
Tommy Toehold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toehold shoots in for a takedown but Hoola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Hoola tries to keep at a distance but Toehold has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hoola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hoola wants to stall.
Hoola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Toehold struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoola controls his hands.
Toehold is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toehold is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Hoola trying to control the position but instead, Toehold has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hoola into the cage.
Hoola leaning against his opponent.
Hoola tries a body shot but Toehold blocks it.
Hoola misses with a body punch.
Toehold prevents a body shot from Hoola.
Toehold jumps guard but Hoola turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hoola lands a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hoola misses with a punch to the body.
Hoola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoola stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Toehold fails to land.
Hoola is leaning against Toehold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Hoola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toehold changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoola lands with a nice combination. Toehold backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheers as Hoola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toehold doesn't seem phased though.
Hoola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Toehold closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Hoola.
Tommy Toehold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Hoola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toehold backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Hoola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Toehold 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Ray Hoola!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Ray Hoola!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Ray Hoola!
Ray Hoola wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Ray Hoola 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:
QFC Tournament 1106 Round 3
Date: Jun 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Toehold gets a takedown into half guard.
Toehold takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dome tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
Toehold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dome on the ground.
Toehold content to control rather than advance.
Toehold is looking to pass Dome's guard but actually Dome recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold controlling from the top position. #T1#
Toehold has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Toehold has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Toehold pushing down on Dome's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Toehold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dome knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dome wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Toehold seems content to control.
Dome won't allow Toehold to pass to mount.
Dome slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Toehold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Toehold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Toehold is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Dome feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Dome thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Toehold 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#
Toehold content to control rather than advance. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dome tries to hold on but Toehold postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Toehold goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dome turns into him and now he's in Toehold's guard.
#SUB#
Toehold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Toehold dominated that round.
That's time! Toehold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Toehold gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Dome drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Toehold dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Dome can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Toehold controls the pace.
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Dome is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold won't allow Dome to sweep him here.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Dome is keeping the position.
Toehold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB2#
Dome has his foot on Toehold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toehold works his way back into a safe position though.
Toehold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dome 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##T2#
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dome is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Dome is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Toehold has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toehold is looking to control Dome's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toehold avoid being mounted?
Dome is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Toehold! #SUB2#
Dome with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dome avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.#T3#
Toehold controls the position.
Toehold tries to lock up and control but Dome gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Dome is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Toehold has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Dome goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Toehold is on top in guard.
Gregon Dome has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dome is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Dome looking to control.
#SUB2#
Dome escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toehold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold stays in close to Dome's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregon Dome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Toehold has closed the distance and engaged Dome in a clinch.
#TD#
Toehold lands a takedown into guard.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dome is keeping the position for now.
Toehold is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toehold is pushing down on Dome's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dome is fighting to maintain full guard but Toehold has managed to sneak the leg through.
Toehold content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dome is trying to control but can't.
Toehold controlling the action here. #T1#
Dome wants to get back to full guard.
Toehold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dome knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dome is trying to maintain the position but Toehold is very close to passing his half guard.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but Dome defending well. #SUB#
Toehold is trying to work for a kimura but Dome is defending well.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dome is pressing down on Toehold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Dome has his foot on Toehold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toehold works his way back into a safe position though.
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gregon Dome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Toehold trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dome manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Toehold is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dome defends well.#SUB2#
Dome 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.
Dome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Dome drops back looking for a leg! Toehold is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Toehold manages to kick Dome off! Dome jumps back into Toehold's guard. #SUB2#
Dome drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dome jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Toehold is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dome defends well.#SUB2#
Dome 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dome has gone for a leg lock! Toehold slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dome's guard.#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Toehold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Toehold 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Tommy Toehold!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Tommy Toehold!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Tommy Toehold!
Tommy Toehold wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1106 Round 2
Date: Jun 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Toehold swats away the attempt to clinch by Mitchell.#TD2#
Toehold shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mitchell missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toehold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Toehold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mitchell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mitchell is looking to control Toehold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mitchell avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell is looking to escape.
Toehold stalling.
Toehold's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Mitchell won't allow Toehold to pass to mount.
Toehold has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mitchell is working to get back to half guard.
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Mitchell tries to hold on but Toehold postures up.
Toehold controlling from mount. #T2#
Mitchell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mitchell trying to control from the bottom.
Toehold trying to control the pace.
Mitchell trying to control here.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is defending well.
Mitchell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Toehold looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Toehold seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Mitchell has recovered full guard.
Mitchell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mitchell wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mitchell is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Mitchell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Toehold is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Toehold looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mitchell!
Toehold working away.
Toehold works to advance to full mount. Mitchell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Toehold dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Toehold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toehold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mitchell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Toehold gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mitchell regains guard.
#SUB#
Mitchell has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Toehold 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 Mitchell.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Toehold avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mitchell.
Toehold controls the position.
Mitchell wants to get back to his feet.
Mitchell is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Toehold staying calm.#SUB2#
Toehold wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mitchell, who protects the arm well.
Mitchell is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Toehold controlling the position. #SUB2#
Toehold is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mitchell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee asks Toehold politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Toehold prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Toehold is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mitchell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mitchell wants to control but Toehold postures up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Toehold feints and as Mitchell raises his hands in defense, Toehold changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Toehold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Toehold controlling from the top position.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mitchell tries to strike from the bottom.
Mitchell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Toehold is controlling him. #SUB#
Mitchell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toehold advances position into side control!#T4#
Toehold controlling the position.
Mitchell is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold controls the position.
Toehold tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Toehold is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Toehold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mitchell is trying to break free.
Mitchell is trying to force a seperation but Toehold has the dominant position.#TD2#
Toehold has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mitchell is trying to keep an underhook but Toehold manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Toehold stalling.
Mitchell is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is pressing down on Mitchell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mitchell is holding on for now.
Toehold with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Toehold is working for a kimura but Mitchell is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Toehold prevents Mitchell from improving his position.
Mitchell gets full guard.
Toehold sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mitchell pulls Toehold in to control the position.
Toehold stays in close to Mitchell's body and controls the position.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Toehold pushing down on Mitchell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mitchell manages to get to full guard.
Toehold 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.
Toehold stands and throws Mitchell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mitchell struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Toehold tries to advance to mount but can't.
Toehold content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mitchell wants to control but Toehold postures up.
Tommy Toehold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toehold tries to advance to mount but Mitchell denies him. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mitchell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Toehold has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tommy Toehold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Toehold shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mitchell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mitchell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mitchell prevents Toehold from improving position.
Mitchell is letting Toehold control him for a moment.
Toehold tries to advance to mount but Mitchell denies him.
Toehold is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Toehold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Toehold has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Tommy Toehold!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Tommy Toehold!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Tommy Toehold!
Tommy Toehold wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1106 Round 1
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Samuel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Toehold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Samuel tries to close the distance and clinch but Toehold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Samuel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Toehold to score an easy takedown into full 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.
Toehold content to stall in guard here.
Toehold sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Samuel's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Toehold in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Samuel tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Toehold!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Toehold! |
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