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Event:
Big Wave XIII
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
De Lima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tusishvili moves out of range as De Lima strikes.
Tusishvili defending well as De Lima loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Tusishvili misses its target.
De Lima with a poor takedown
enabling Tusishvili to counter with a crisp jab.
Tusishvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Lima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Lima moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Tusishvili tries to keep at a distance but De Lima has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tusishvili is trying to break the clinch but De Lima is controlling him.
De Lima looking to throw knees to the head but Tusishvili is blocking nicely.
Tusishvili wants to break free but De Lima has control.
De Lima prevents Tusishvili from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Tusishvili wants to get back to striking at distance but De Lima won't allow it.
Tusishvili is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tusishvili tries to circle away but De Lima has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
De Lima turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tusishvili throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tusishvili throws a shot from downtown. De Lima moves away and avoids it.
De Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tusishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tusishvili looks to land a right hand but De Lima moved out of range.
De Lima looks to land a left hand but Tusishvili moved out of range nicely.
De Lima defending well as Tusishvili loads up on a big left hand.
Tusishvili scores with a sloppy right hand. De Lima should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Lima misses with a looping left.
Tusishvili throws a lazy right hand but De Lima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from De Lima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
De Lima throws a hook but Tusishvili avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Tusishvili.
De Lima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tusishvili has time to react.
De Lima loads up on a big right hand but Tusishvili slips the punch.
De Lima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tusishvili darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tusishvili walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tusishvili throws a poor cross that misses
enabling De Lima to counter with a crisp jab.
De Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tusishvili.
Marcos De Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tusishvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tusishvili throws an off balance right hand
and De Lima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Tusishvili misses the target.
Tusishvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Lima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tusishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Lima moves away.
Tusishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by De Lima.
Tusishvili throws out a loose jab but De Lima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tusishvili missing with a left hand there. De Lima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Lima staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - De Lima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tusishvili lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Lima at a distance.
Iakob Tusishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Lima swings widly with a right hand
and Tusishvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4##TD2#
De Lima closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Tusishvili is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De Lima is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tusishvili prevents De Lima from moving into mount.
De Lima prevents Tusishvili from escaping the position.#ES#
Tusishvili explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Tusishvili throws a hook to the side of De Lima's head but De Lima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Lima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from De Lima misses.
De Lima shoots for a double leg takedown but Tusishvili sprawls well. He's pushed De Lima's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tusishvili throwing a counter right hand but De Lima manages to avoid it.
Iakob Tusishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos De Lima.
Tusishvili looks to throw the jab but De Lima is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iakob Tusishvili dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tusishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Lima ducks under a wild hook from Tusishvili.
De Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tusishvili.
Tusishvili is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tusishvili misses with a body punch
and De Lima counters with a stiff right hand.
De Lima misses with a takedown attempt - Tusishvili sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Lima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lima misses with a right hand
and Tusishvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Lima with a hook.
De Lima throws a right hand that misses
and De Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
De Lima misses with an uppercut
and Tusishvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Lima scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tusishvili misses with an uppercut.
Tusishvili misses with a hook.
De Lima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that De Lima has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
De Lima throws a jab when Tusishvili was well out of range.
Tusishvili swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tusishvili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Lima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tusishvili looks to land a right hand but De Lima moved out of range.
Nice shot by De Lima.
Tusishvili chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Lima can pounce on him.
#T2#
De Lima throws a jab but it's blocked by Tusishvili.
Tusishvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Lima manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by De Lima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Lima.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Lima blocks a jab.
De Lima throws out a counter right but Tusishvili avoids it with no problem.
Tusishvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Lima counters with a stiff right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Lima or perhaps it was just good defense by Tusishvili, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Tusishvili misses its target.
Tusishvili throws a hook to the side of De Lima's head but De Lima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Lima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Lima has a takedown stuffed.
Iakob Tusishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos De Lima.#T3#
De Lima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tusishvili swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Iakob Tusishvili is winning the standup battle so far.
Tusishvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Lima.
Tusishvili lands a slapping body shot.
Tusishvili misses with a body punch
and De Lima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tusishvili misses with a straight left.
De Lima takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Lima throws a right hand that misses
and Tusishvili counters with a straight right hand.
Tusishvili takes one to the side of the head.
De Lima connects with a crisp jab.
De Lima lands a jab.
Tusishvili throws a looping overhand right but De Lima ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
De Lima throws a shot from downtown. Tusishvili moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tusishvili misses with an uppercut
and De Lima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tusishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Lima throws a hook but Tusishvili avoids it easily.
Tusishvili was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Lima tries for a takedown but Tusishvili sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - De Lima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Tusishvili wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Lima avoids the body shot from Tusishvili.
De Lima tries to counter with a clinch but Tusishvili shakes him off and moves away.
De Lima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tusishvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Lima was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Lima misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcos De Lima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tusishvili throws a big shot that misses.
Tusishvili throws a sloppy body shot
and De Lima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tusishvili throws an overhand right that lands on De Lima's shoulder, as De Lima tries to avoid the shot.
De Lima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tusishvili throws a hook but De Lima avoids it easily.
Tusishvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tusishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tusishvili throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tusishvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Tusishvili misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for De Lima. That snapped Tusishvili's head back.
De Lima misses with a hook.
Tusishvili was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Tusishvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tusishvili misses with an uppercut.
Tusishvili throws a lazy uppercut
and De Lima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Lima with a jab.
Tusishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tusishvili was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Lima connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tusishvili's hands.
Tusishvili looks to land a right hand but De Lima moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from De Lima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tusishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Lima moves away.
Tusishvili jabs De Lima right on the nose. De Lima blinks but takes it well.
Tusishvili moves out of range as De Lima strikes.#T2#
Tusishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Lima.
Tusishvili takes one to the side of the head.
De Lima blocks a jab.
De Lima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as De Lima lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tusishvili doesn't seem phased though.
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!
De Lima shoots for a double leg takedown but Tusishvili sprawls well. He's pushed De Lima's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Lima shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tusishvili thuds his right hand into De Lima's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
De Lima slips under a jab from Tusishvili.
Tusishvili slips under a jab.
De Lima blocks a jab.
Tusishvili looks to throw the jab but De Lima is out of range.
De Lima cracks Tusishvili with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tusishvili. De Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
De Lima lands a left and a right that sends Tusishvili crashing to the canvas! De Lima dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Tusishvili is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Iakob Tusishvili has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tusishvili is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Oh Tusishvili is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
De Lima has control of Tusishvili's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tusishvili regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#ES#
Tusishvili bucks up and throws De Lima to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Tusishvili seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Tusishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Lima moves away.
Tusishvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Tusishvili.
Tusishvili misses the shot to the body.
Tusishvili checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tusishvili is looking to counter punch.
De Lima throws an off balance right hand
and De Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Lima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Lima throws a right hand that misses
and Tusishvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#De Lima is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos De Lima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Lima 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos De Lima!
Marcos De Lima opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1115 Round 4
Date: Jul 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Sasaki looks to clinch
and Tusishvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Sasaki clinches.
Sasaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sasaki tries to pull guard but Tusishvili forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sasaki stalling in the clinch but Tusishvili improves position.
Tusishvili wants to get back to striking at distance but Sasaki won't allow it.
Tusishvili looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sasaki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tusishvili up against the cage.
Tusishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Sasaki.
Sasaki takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sasaki.
Sasaki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sasaki has Tusishvili pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sasaki jumps guard.
Sasaki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sasaki tries to strike from the bottom.
Tusishvili wants to stand but Sasaki is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Sasaki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tusishvili trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sasaki's guard.
Sasaki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sasaki throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Sasaki moves into the clinch.
Sasaki controlling the action here for a moment.
Sasaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tusishvili to keep the fight standing.
Sasaki fails to pull guard.
Iakob Tusishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Sasaki.
Sasaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tusishvili is defending well.
Tusishvili is looking to break free of the clinch but Sasaki has double underhooks.
Sasaki just leaning against Tusishvili, taking a breather.
Tusishvili lands a right hand.
Sasaki has Tusishvili pressed against the cage, preventing Tusishvili from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Sasaki has Tusishvili pressed against the cage, preventing Tusishvili from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Sasaki gets control of Tusishvili's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sasaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Tusishvili gets to his feet - Sasaki follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Sasaki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tusishvili is trying to stand back up but Sasaki is controlling him
Sasaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tusishvili tries to kick Sasaki off but Sasaki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tusishvili on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sasaki lands a nice short elbow.
Tusishvili taking some punishment here, with Sasaki in his half guard.
Sasaki stops Tusishvili from getting back to his feet.
Sasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tusishvili trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sasaki working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Tusishvili tries to kick Sasaki off but Sasaki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sasaki working Tusishvili over with strikes.
Tusishvili on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tusishvili tries to get out of the position.
Sasaki working over Tusishvili with some ground and pound. Tusishvili looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tusishvili looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sasaki is nestled in close to Tusishvili, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#Tusishvili is rocked!
Sasaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Tusishvili is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sasaki lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Tusishvili! More strikes land and this one is all over! Sasaki jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Sasaki! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1115 Round 3
Date: Jul 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Arson wants to clinch but Tusishvili slips to the side
and Tusishvili counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tusishvili scores with a hook to the body. Arson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Arson does no damage.
It looked like Tusishvili was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arson.
Tusishvili lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arson at a distance.
Arson looks to clinch
and Tusishvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Arson shoots in and bounces Tusishvili off the cage to secure the takedown into 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.
Tusishvili keeping moving, preventing Arson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tusishvili on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tusishvili tries to get out of the position.
Arson won't allow Tusishvili to get back to his feet. #ES#
Tusishvili pushes Arson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Arson misses with a body punch
and Tusishvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Arson throws a head kick that misses
and Tusishvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tusishvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arson tries to clinch
and Tusishvili counters with a nice body shot.
Tusishvili scores with a decent looking hook.
Tusishvili thuds a left hand into Arson's body.
Tusishvili throws a shot to the body.
Arson shoots and misses
and Tusishvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Tusishvili does it's job there.
Arson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tusishvili counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tusishvili lands a glancing blow to the side of Arson's head.#T2#
Tusishvili fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tusishvili cracks Arson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tusishvili lands a slapping body shot.
Kyle Arson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arson wants to clinch
and Tusishvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tusishvili connects with a single shot there.
Arson with a poor takedown
and Tusishvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iakob Tusishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Arson.
Tusishvili uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arson has time to react.
Tusishvili fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tusishvili lands a nice looking body shot.
Arson misses with a takedown
letting Tusishvili counter with a right hand. #T3#
Arson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tusishvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arson throws a poor cross that misses
and Tusishvili counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arson thinking.
Arson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#Arson is rocked!
Tusishvili with a hook.
Arson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tusishvili finish him?
Tusishvili scores with a punch to the head.
Tusishvili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arson on the side of the head.
Tusishvili cracks Arson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Arson falls backwards against the cage. Tusishvili follows up with more strikes that drop Arson to his knees. Tusishvili keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Arson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iakob Tusishvili! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1115 Round 2
Date: Jul 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Tusishvili avoids a kick to the body.
Tusishvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton throws a big counter combination but Tusishvili scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tusishvili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newton throws a series of strikes that have Tusishvili backpedaling.
Newton misses with a series of wild punches.
Tusishvili now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Newton throws a sloppy body shot
and Tusishvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tusishvili misses with an uppercut. Newton saw that one coming.
As Tusishvili looks to move away, Newton throws a big counter combo but Tusishvili just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tusishvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newton counters with a one-two to the body.
Tusishvili keeps the fight on the outside.
Tusishvili jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton moves to clinch but Tusishvili breaks away
and Tusishvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Tusishvili dodges the punch combination from Newton.
Newton throws a push kick but Tusishvili slaps the foot to one side.
Newton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tusishvili.
Newton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tusishvili.
Tusishvili dodges the punch combination from Newton.
Tusishvili avoids a kick to the body.
Tusishvili throws a lazy right hand but Newton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tusishvili throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Conor Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Newton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Newton duly obliges. #T2#
Newton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Newton swinging wildly here.
Tusishvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tusishvili takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tusishvili manages to avoid it.
Newton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Newton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tusishvili.
Tusishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tusishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.#T3#
Tusishvili throws a hook but Newton blocks it.
Newton is looking for a counter combo.
Tusishvili jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Newton.
Tusishvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Tusishvili misses.
Newton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tusishvili throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
As Tusishvili looks to move away, Newton throws a big counter combo but Tusishvili just gets out of the way.
Tusishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tusishvili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Newton slips a jab from Tusishvili.
Tusishvili throws a lazy right hand but Newton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Tusishvili.#T4#
Newton throws a hook to the side of Tusishvili's head but Tusishvili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tusishvili moves out of range of the body kick from Newton.
Tusishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tusishvili misses with an uppercut.
Newton throws a big counter combination but Tusishvili scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Newton motions for Tusishvili to come forward. Newton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tusishvili lands with a good body shot.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Tusishvili.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tusishvili. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tusishvili jabs Newton right on the nose. Newton blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tusishvili misses with a looping right.
A big left from Tusishvili misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iakob Tusishvili will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tusishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Newton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tusishvili is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Newton with a body shot.
Newton staying out of range there.
Tusishvili connects with a body shot that sends Newton's belly button to the back.
Newton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Newton.
Tusishvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tusishvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Tusishvili as he checks the leg kick.
Tusishvili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Newton does no damage.
Nice body punch from Tusishvili.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Tusishvili throws a shot from downtown. Newton moves away and avoids it.
Tusishvili avoids the body shot from Newton.
Tusishvili missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tusishvili throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.
Iakob Tusishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newton scores with a three punch combo!
Tusishvili scores with a decent looking hook.
Tusishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tusishvili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tusishvili misses the jab.
Tusishvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tusishvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tusishvili throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Tusishvili lands an overhand right.
Tusishvili fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tusishvili in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tusishvili missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tusishvili lands a slapping body shot.
Newton slips under a jab.
As Tusishvili looks to move away, Newton throws a big counter combo but Tusishvili just gets out of the way.
Newton slips a straight right by Tusishvili.
Tusishvili misses with a hook.
Tusishvili misses with a hook.
A jab from Tusishvili misses.
Newton moves away from the strike by Tusishvili. #T3#
Newton tries to move into range but Tusishvili moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tusishvili throws a shot from downtown. Newton moves away and avoids it.
Tusishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Tusishvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tusishvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
Tusishvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.
Tusishvili cracks a nice hook into Newton's ribs.
A big left from Tusishvili misses.
Newton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Tusishvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Tusishvili.
Tusishvili misses with a looping left.
As Tusishvili looks to move away, Newton throws a big counter combo but Tusishvili just gets out of the way.
Newton slips under a jab from Tusishvili.
The fighters circling - Tusishvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tusishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton.
Tusishvili lands a right hook to the body.
Tusishvili throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Tusishvili throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tusishvili lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC2#Newton is rocked!
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!
Tusishvili knocks out Newton with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Tusishvili before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Tusishvili picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iakob Tusishvili!
Conor Newton was interviewed post fight and said 'im young you know im still learning but i will bounce back better next time make no mistake.'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1115 Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Teeth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tusishvili wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Teeth is working for a kimura but Tusishvili is defending it quite comfortably.
Tusishvili is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Teeth scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tusishvili wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2#
Tusishvili has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Teeth is on him like a limpet, forcing Tusishvili back against the cage.
Tusishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Teeth controls his hands.
#BC2#
Tusishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teeth wants to clinch up but Tusishvili keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Tusishvili releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Teeth lands with a shot to the body.
Teeth misses with a takedown
and Tusishvili counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Tusishvili scores with a crisp jab that stopped Teeth in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Tusishvili misses the target.
Teeth shoots for a takedown but Tusishvili saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tusishvili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tusishvili darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tusishvili stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butt Teeth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tusishvili throws a hook to the side of Teeth's head but Teeth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Tusishvili.
Teeth shoots in and drives through. Tusishvili sprawls well.
A nice side step and Tusishvili releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Teeth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Tusishvili to counter with a crisp jab.
Teeth misses with a head kick.
Teeth is breathing heavily.#T2#
Teeth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tusishvili connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tusishvili lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Teeth tries to clinch up but Tusishvili circles away and keeps his distance.
Tusishvili cracks Teeth with a good jab.
Tusishvili is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Teeth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tusishvili lands with a right hand.
Tusishvili keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Teeth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tusishvili counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Tusishvili dodges the punch combination from Teeth.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tusishvili darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tusishvili.
Tusishvili scores with a punch to the head.
Tusishvili lands with a straight right. Teeth didn't see that one coming.
Tusishvili lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tusishvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Teeth is just out of range.
Tusishvili's jab looks to have found its range, popping Teeth under the eye.
Teeth with a poor takedown
and Tusishvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Nice cross by Tusishvili.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tusishvili lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#Teeth is rocked!
Tusishvili scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Teeth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tusishvili cracks Teeth with a hook to the temple - Teeth is on wobbly legs here! Tusishvili swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Teeth falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tusishvili wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Iakob Tusishvili! |
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