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Event:
QFC Tournament 1116 Round 2
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Helwani is defended easily by Regular.
Helwani shoots in but no luck this time.
Helwani shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Regular but Regular pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe Regular has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana Helwani.
No luck for Helwani with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Helwani is defended easily by Regular.#TD#
Regular drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regular pushing down on Helwani's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Regular is pressing down on Helwani's thigh, looking to free his foot. Helwani is holding on for now.
Regular content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Regular winds up and cracks Helwani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Helwani gets full guard.#SUB2#
Helwani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Regular defends well.
Helwani trying to keep a closed guard but Regular is proving a slippery customer.
Regular has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Helwani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Regular landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Helwani is looking for a triangle but Regular pushes his legs off easily.
Regular lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Regular might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Helwani looking for a guillotine here but Regular defends easily.
#SUB2#
Helwani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Regular can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Regular wants to pass the guard but Helwani is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Helwani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Regular gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Helwani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Regular gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Regular controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Regular knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Helwani on the ground.#SUB2#
Helwani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Regular works over Helwani with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Helwani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Regular controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Regular trying to control but Helwani is working from the bottom.
Regular 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.
Helwani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Helwani wants to control from the top but Regular keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Regular working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helwani.
Regular is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dana Helwani will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Regular shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU#
Regular decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Regular uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helwani.
Dana Helwani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Regular scores with a takedown into Helwani's guard.#SUB2#
Helwani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Regular won't allow Helwani to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Helwani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Regular doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Regular manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Helwani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Regular defends well.#T1#
Regular wants to pass the guard but Helwani is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Helwani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Regular doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Regular manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Helwani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Helwani is looking for a triangle but Regular pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Helwani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Regular gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Regular slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Helwani looking to control.
#SU#
Regular stands up from Helwani's guard - Regular perhaps looking for a knockout.
Helwani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Regular sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Helwani somewhat.
Regular throws a series of punches but Helwani moves out of range.
Helwani has his takedown stuffed
and Regular counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Regular leaves Helwani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joe Regular has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana Helwani.#T3##TD#
Helwani gets caught napping as Regular dives in and scores a takedown. Helwani manages to retain guard.
Helwani has momentary wrist control but Regular slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Helwani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Regular defends well.
Regular working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Helwani's head.
Regular won't allow Helwani to sweep him here.
Regular slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Helwani has his foot on Regular's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Regular works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Regular not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Helwani is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Regular is aware though and is defending well.
Regular working some strikes from top position.
Regular 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.
Regular with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Regular engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Helwani looking for a guillotine here but Regular defends easily.
Regular wants to get up but he can't break Helwani's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dana Helwani 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#
Regular scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Helwani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Regular holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Regular breaks the clinch.
Regular throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Helwani.
Regular swats away the attempt to clinch by Helwani.
Joe Regular is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Helwani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Regular wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Helwani shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Regular but Regular pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe Regular has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana Helwani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regular slaps away a takedown attempt from Helwani, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Helwani doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Regular moves into the clinch.#T1##TD#
Regular successfully pulls guard.
Regular seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Regular keeping full guard, as Helwani tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Regular keeping moving, preventing Helwani from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Regular working for a triangle but Helwani defends it easily.
Regular throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Helwani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Regular looking to control.
Helwani pushing down on Regular's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Helwani is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Regular has managed to free his arm - good work.
Regular is controlling Helwani's trapped leg to prevent Helwani from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Helwani is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Regular is just riding it out for now. Helwani eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Helwani is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Helwani trying to pass the guard but Regular defending well. #ES#
Regular kicks Helwani off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Regular closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Helwani to the mat! Helwani manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Regular is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Helwani has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Regular is looking to defend but Helwani has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Regular! Helwani pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Regular taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dana Helwani! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1116 Round 1
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Toker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Regular takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Toker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Regular manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Toker tries to sprawl but Regular drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Toker is looking for a sweep. Regular is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Regular decides to stand up.
Jab by Toker.#CUT#It looks like Joe Regular has been cut.#TD2#
Regular closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regular lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee asks Regular politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Regular prefers to stall for the moment though.
Regular has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Regular decides to stand back up. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Toker, as that shot connected.
#TD2#
Regular drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Toker wants to get back to his feet but Regular is dominant here and he's now got Toker's back!
Regular just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Toker is trapped and Regular is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Toker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2##SUB2#
Regular is persistently looking for the submission but Toker is defending it well.
Regular keeps control of the position as Toker tries to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regular is riding his opponent, not letting Toker buck him off.
Toker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Regular is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
I would not like to be Toker right now.
#SUB2#
Regular is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Toker covers up after that shot from Regular.
#SUB2#
Regular working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Regular slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Regular is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Toker is defending well though. Regular let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
Regular is working the ground and pound. Can Toker escape?
Regular really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Toker.#SUB2#
Regular has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Toker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Regular is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Toker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Regular dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Regular's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Regular has managed to clinch.
Toker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Regular keeps control of Toker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Regular breaks the clinch.
Regular lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Regular misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Regular has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toker is trying to break free.
A body shot lands from Regular.
Toker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Regular has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Toker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T1#
Regular just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Regular is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Regular is looking for the choke from the back position but Toker is controlling his hands well.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Toker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Regular. #T2##SUB2#
Regular working for a choke but Toker is defending well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Regular controlling the positon.
Regular lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Regular has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Regular trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Toker doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Toker is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Regular gets his way!
Regular slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Regular is cranking Toker's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Toker! He's tightened the choke and Toker is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Regular! |
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