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Event:
QFC Tournament 1138 Round 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Clyde tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Glover! But no joy.
TC Clyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover lands an overhand right.
Glover stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Glover wants it to stay on the feet.
Glover swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clyde dives in for a single leg takedown but Glover sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Glover now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Glover slowing the pace effectively.
Clyde wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TC Clyde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glover.
The referee calls for Clyde to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover has Clyde pushed against the cage.
Clyde stalling in the clinch but Glover improves position. #T1##BC2#
Glover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clyde tries to clinch but Glover moves out of range.
A nice side step and Glover releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Clyde tries to close the distance and clinch but Glover swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glover appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Clyde goes for a double leg but Glover avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Glover continues to drive forward.
Glover gets through Clyde's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clyde jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Glover walks away with a smile on his face. Clyde gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Glover showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clyde.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Clyde misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Glover appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Clyde tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clyde ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
Clyde fails with the takedown.
Clyde works over Glover's head and body with a nice combination.
Glover looks to score with a jab to the body but Clyde is just out of range.
Clyde throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clyde throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Clyde lands a slapping body shot.
Glover misses with a wild body shot.
Clyde seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Glover blocks a leg kick.
Clyde fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clyde fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Glover avoids it really well and circles away.
Clyde is breathing heavily.
Clyde tries to clinch up but Glover circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Glover releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Clyde has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
Clyde moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Terrance Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Clyde misses.
Glover looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Glover stuffs the takedown.
Clyde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clyde throws a push kick but Glover slaps the foot to one side.
Glover appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Glover stuffs the takedown attempt from Clyde. Clyde gets slowly back to his feet.
Glover appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Glover is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clyde rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Glover dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. Clyde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Clyde.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Glover ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Clyde moves into range and clinches up with Glover.
Clyde changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Glover fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Glover throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover lands a body shot.
Glover misses with an uppercut
and Clyde counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Clyde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Glover is able to avoid easily.
Glover appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Clyde closes the distance and clinches.
Clyde is trying to pull guard but Glover turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Glover breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clyde doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Glover counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TC Clyde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Glover jabs Clyde right on the nose. Clyde blinks but takes it well.
Glover looks to score with a jab to the body but Clyde is just out of range.
Clyde appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Glover works the jab nicely.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Clyde works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clyde looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Glover is fending him off so far but Clyde persists. Nope, Glover circles away and we're back to standing.
TC Clyde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clyde throws a head kick that misses.
Glover misses the jab.
Clyde tries to clinch but Glover moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clyde takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Glover swings for the body but Clyde moves out of range.
#T3#
Clyde is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clyde takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clyde staying out of range there.
Clyde has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Glover finds it's way round the side to connect with Clyde's head.
Glover misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Glover misses.
Glover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clyde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clyde tries to clinch but Glover is having none of it.
Clyde misses with a head kick.
Glover thinks about the counter body kick.
Clyde dives in and grabs Glover's left leg, looking for a takedown. Glover pushes down on Clyde's head and hops out.
Terrance Glover seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Clyde shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Glover sprawls well. Glover wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clyde gets slowly back to his feet.
Glover looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clyde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glover throws out the jab.
Clyde keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Glover lands with a shot to the body.
Glover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clyde stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Glover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glover misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Glover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Clyde is trying hard to land a takedown here. Glover sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Glover tries a head kick but it misses.
Clyde is looking to counter punch.
Clyde tries to clinch up but Glover circles away and keeps his distance.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
Clyde shoots for a takedown but Glover saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clyde shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Glover but Glover pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TC Clyde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clyde tries to clinch up
and Glover counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Glover swats away the attempt to clinch by Clyde.
And Glover responds with a good body kick, but Clyde manages to step out the way in time.
Glover throws out a loose jab but Clyde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glover displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clyde.
Glover tries to counter by closing the distance.
Glover throws a hook but Clyde blocks it.
Clyde tries to close the distance and clinch but Glover swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clyde shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Glover counters with a right hand to the body.
Glover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clyde.
#T2#
A head kick misses from Glover.
Glover lands a right hook to the body.
Clyde shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Glover as he jumps to the side.
Glover digs a good body shot into Clyde's ribs.
Glover scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Glover misses with a body shot
letting Clyde counter with a right hand.
Glover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Clyde counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clyde avoids the body shot from Glover.
#T3#
Glover throws a shot from downtown. Clyde moves away and avoids it.
Glover misses with a wild body shot.
Glover misses with a hook.
Clyde attempts a counter takedown but Glover avoids it well and moves away.
Clyde stalks Glover and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Glover's face. Glover staggers backwards, shaken.
A telegraphed right hand from Glover misses the target.
Glover swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clyde counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Glover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clyde.
Glover shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Clyde fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Glover takes a swing at Clyde's ribcage but misses.
Clyde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glover.
Clyde tries to clinch there but Glover circles away.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clyde seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
TC Clyde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terrance Glover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Glover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Glover 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Terrance Glover!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Terrance Glover!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Terrance Glover!
Terrance Glover wins by unanimous decision!
TC Clyde spoke after the fight, saying 'There's always tomorrow '. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1138 Round 1
Date: Mar 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Clyde. No joy for Tony on that attempt.
Clyde will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tony throws a series of punches but Clyde moves out of range. #TD#
Clyde shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tony manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tony is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Clyde dives into side control.
Tony is looking to regain half guard here but Clyde keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Clyde thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tony is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1##SU#
Clyde decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Clyde works Tony's body with a nice hook.
Clyde throws a head kick that misses.
Clyde throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Clyde misses.
Clyde misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clyde or perhaps it was just good defense by Tony, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tony or perhaps it was just good defense by Clyde, which made it look bad. #T2#
Tony dodges the punch combination from Clyde.
Clyde darts in looking for a takedown but Tony gets double underhooks and turns Clyde into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TC Clyde. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tony pulls guard.
Tony wants to stand up but Clyde is controlling him.
Clyde trying to control the position from guard on top but Tony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Clyde got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tony has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clyde has managed to get both his arms back between Tony's legs - danger averted.
Clyde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tony is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Clyde sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tony lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tony trying to control the position from guard on top but Clyde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clyde wants to stand up but Tony is controlling him.
Tony content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Tony gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tony tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clyde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clyde shoots in but no luck this time.
Clyde shoots for a double leg takedown but Tony sprawls well. He's pushed Clyde's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tony shoots in and drives through. Clyde sprawls well.
Clyde swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clyde shoots in but Tony avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clyde ducks under a wild hook from Tony.
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 TC Clyde will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Tony clinches up against the cage.
Tony tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clyde just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clyde tries to land a knee to the head but Tony blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Tony breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Clyde gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tony is stalling here.
Tony missing with knees to the body.
Tony looking for a takedown.
Clyde could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Tony breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Clyde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tony tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clyde sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tony somewhat.
TC Clyde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Tony.
Clyde misses with a takedown attempt - Tony sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tony tries a head kick but it misses.
Tony shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clyde as he jumps to the side.
Clyde changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
TC Clyde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clyde lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Clyde closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tony circles away.#CL2#
Tony clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Clyde gets underhooks to prevent Tony's takedown attempt.
Clyde wants to get back to striking at distance but Tony won't allow it.
Clyde wants to get back to striking at distance but Tony won't allow it.
Clyde is trying to drag Tony to the mat but Tony just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Tony's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clyde shoots in for a double leg but Tony sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tony dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clyde. That did some damage!
Tony is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clyde sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tony looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tony is breathing heavily.#T3#
Clyde will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tony defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clyde.
Tony shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clyde defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tony is defended easily by Clyde.
Clyde attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clyde misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tony is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Clyde takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL2#
Tony gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clyde misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tony jumps guard but Clyde turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tony is trying to pull guard but Clyde turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Clyde can't break the clinch.
Clyde is trying to push Tony away but Tony has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tony throws a punch but it's blocked by Clyde.
Clyde wants to break free but Tony has control.
Tony drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Tony will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clyde avoids it really well and circles away.
Tony tries for a takedown but Clyde sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tony tries a head kick but it misses.
Tony misses with a low kick as Clyde jumps back.
Clyde shoots in looking for a takedown but Tony manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clyde's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clyde looks for a takedown but Tony sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Clyde has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tony displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clyde up against the cage.#T1#
Tony gets underhooks to prevent Clyde's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TC Clyde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tony fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clyde tries to break the clinch but Tony is controlling the position. #TD#
Clyde jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clyde is controlling Tony's posture.
Clyde keeping full guard, as Tony tries to pass.
Clyde has control of Tony's left arm, preventing Tony from doing any damage. #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.
Tony stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clyde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tony controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #ES#
Clyde has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tony is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Clyde is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tony is defending well.
Tony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clyde.
#BC2#
Tony breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Clyde shoots in and drives through. Tony sprawls well.
Clyde lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tony defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clyde.
Clyde sets himself, and Tony steps forward looking for the clinch! Clyde avoids it this time.
Clyde wants to clinch up but Tony keeps it at a distance.
Clyde stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clyde wants it to stay on the feet.
Tony fails to land the takedown.
Tony shoots in looking for a takedown. Clyde tries to sprawl out of it but Tony keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clyde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tony misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Clyde defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tony.#TD#
Clyde drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tony working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clyde.
Clyde passes Tony's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clyde thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tony's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clyde thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Clyde seems to be working for a kimura but Tony defends the submission attempt.
Tony trying to control but Clyde postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
TC Clyde showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clyde 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 TC Clyde!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for TC Clyde!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for TC Clyde!
TC Clyde wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking TC Clyde 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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