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Event:
QFC Tournament 1158 Round 2
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from SL is defended easily by Woods.
SL really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Woods is defended easily by SL.
Woods fails with the takedown.
SL fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
SL darts in and clinches Woods up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SL lands a nice uppercut.
SL is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Woods pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yves SL. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
SL breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
SL misses with a takedown
and Woods counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from SL as Woods shoots in.
Woods is looking to clinch but SL is avoiding it.
Woods throws a nice looking combination but SL bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
SL misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
SL has Woods up against the cage in a clinch.
Woods lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Woods can't get the takedown.
#BC#
SL's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
SL darts in looking for a takedown but Woods gets double underhooks and turns SL into the cage.
Woods tries to break the clinch but SL is controlling the position. #T2#
Woods wants a takedown.
Woods stops a takedown attempt from SL.
Woods is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. SL is defending well for now.#BC#
SL pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woods moves forwards but SL connects with a nice, crisp jab.
SL keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Woods clinches up against the cage.
SL tries to pull guard but Woods forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
SL has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Woods after a bit of a struggle.
Woods managing to block the knees to the body from SL.
#T3##BC#
SL pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woods shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has SL pinned against the cage. SL gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
SL fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Woods tries to keep at a distance but SL has taken the fight into the clinch.
SL goes for a takedown attempt but Woods pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
SL is breathing heavily.
Woods goes for a double leg but SL avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as SL continues to drive forward.
SL dives in for a single leg takedown but Woods sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4##BC#
SL escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
SL forces Woods back against the cage and clinches.
Woods is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
SL looking to slow down the pace here.
SL is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Woods gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Woods's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Woods successfully pulls guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woods is trying to keep SL in close.
Woods 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Yves SL will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
SL dives in for a single leg takedown but Woods sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
SL's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
SL gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Woods goes for a takedown attempt but SL pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Woods tries to bum rush SL with a series of wild strikes but SL uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Woods tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
SL moves into range and clinches up with Woods.#TD#
SL jumps into guard, dragging Woods to the mat.
#SU2#
SL is working an open guard so Woods takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods lands a body shot.
Woods darts in looking for a takedown but SL gets double underhooks and turns Woods into the cage.
Woods tries to land a front kick but SL steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Woods shoots in but SL avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yves SL has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Woods.
Woods is breathing heavily.#T1#
SL shoots in and drives through. Woods sprawls well.
SL darts in looking for a takedown but Woods gets double underhooks and turns SL into the cage.
Woods struggles to land a body shot inside as SL controls his hands.
#TD2#
Woods pulls guard.
Woods looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
SL stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
SL is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
SL trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods trying to keep a closed guard but SL is proving a slippery customer.
SL has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Woods is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
SL trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
SL throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Woods's waist but Woods gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing SL off to one side.
SL closes the distance and clinches up with Woods, looking for a takedown. SL pushes Woods against the cage but Woods circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
SL stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and SL wants it to stay on the feet.
Yves SL is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woods fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
SL shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Woods defends it nicely.#T4#
SL is looking to clinch.
Woods tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
SL keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
SL throws a shot from downtown. Woods moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Woods was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Woods dives in for a single leg takedown but SL sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head kick misses from SL.
Woods with a lazy takedown attempt
and SL counters with a lovely straight right hand!
SL tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Woods paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Woods drives through and clinches with SL against the cage.
SL is trying to drag Woods to the mat but Woods just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zander Woods will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
SL shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Woods pinned against the cage. Woods gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
SL blocks a head kick by Woods.
SL slaps away a takedown attempt from Woods, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick from SL lands but Woods takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods darts in looking for a takedown but SL gets double underhooks and turns Woods into the cage.
SL attempts a counter takedown but Woods avoids it well and moves away.
Woods takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick lands for SL.
SL blocks the body kick.
Woods shoots in but SL avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yves SL has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Woods.#T1#
Woods dodges the punch combination from SL.
SL closes this distance looking for a takedown but Woods circles away.
Woods closes this distance looking for a takedown but SL circles away.
Woods keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but SL shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Woods avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by SL or perhaps it was just good defense by Woods, which made it look bad. #T2##CL2#
Woods has taken the fight to the clinch.
Woods tries to break the clinch but SL is controlling the position.
SL looking for a takedown.
Woods drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Woods tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. SL smiles and moves away.
SL wants to clinch.#T3##CL#
SL fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Woods, pushing him back against the cage.
SL doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Woods just misses with a elbow thrown towards SL's brow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Woods.#BC#
SL pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
SL pushes Woods up against the cage in a clinch.
SL stalling in the clinch.
SL changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Woods fights it off and pushes away nicely.
SL is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Woods looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? SL is fending him off so far but Woods persists. Nope, SL circles away and we're back to standing.
SL throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily.
SL fails with the takedown.
Woods fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
SL appears to be looking for a big counter.
SL shoots in but no luck this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Woods throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
SL gets tackled into the cage by Woods. Woods maintains the clinch.
Woods wants a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yves SL showed his dominance in that final round.
I think SL 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Yves SL!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Yves SL!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Yves SL!
Yves SL wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1158 Round 1
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Woods gets tackled into the cage by Mackintosh. Mackintosh maintains the clinch.
Mackintosh misses with an elbow over the top.
Mackintosh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Woods blocks it with crossed arms.
Mackintosh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mackintosh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Woods is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Woods pulls Mackintosh into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Woods is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Woods showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mackintosh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Woods.
Woods advances position into side control!
Woods looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mackintosh is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Woods is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mackintosh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mackintosh is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Woods has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Woods content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #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.
Mackintosh is looking to get back to his feet here but Woods is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mackintosh's back.
Woods 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.
Mackintosh trying to get back to his feet but Woods is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mackintosh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Woods on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Mackintosh defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Woods is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mackintosh is defending well though. Woods let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mackintosh wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Woods working for a choke but Mackintosh is defending well.
Mackintosh wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mackintosh is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Mackintosh is having to fend off submission attempts from Woods, who is looking to sink in the choke. Woods doesn't have the hooks in though and Mackintosh manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Woods manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Woods dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Woods instigates a clinch.
Woods has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woods blocks an elbow strike from Mackintosh.
Mackintosh connects with a knee to the head.
Mackintosh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mackintosh lands an elbow inside.
Mackintosh with a knee to the head.
Mackintosh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mackintosh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Woods has Mackintosh pushed against the cage.
Mackintosh looking to throw knees to the head but Woods is blocking nicely.
Mackintosh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Woods avoids a wild elbow strike from Mackintosh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods blocks an elbow strike.
Mackintosh misses with a knee strike.
Mackintosh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mackintosh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Woods blocks it with crossed arms.
Mackintosh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mackintosh misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Mackintosh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Woods taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mackintosh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mackintosh looking to throw knees to the head but Woods is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mackintosh misses with a knee to the head.
John Mackintosh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Woods is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mackintosh is defending well.
Woods wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mackintosh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mackintosh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mackintosh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mackintosh tries to land a knee to the head but Woods blocks with his arms.
#TD2#
Woods ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Woods no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Woods bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mackintosh's guard. #REVB#
Mackintosh has momentary wrist control but Woods slips an elbow through the middle.
Woods showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Woods passes Mackintosh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Woods takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zander Woods has got the better of the ground game so far.
Woods moves nicely into side control.
Woods creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mackintosh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods is working Mackintosh over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mackintosh is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Woods remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Woods working the head with strikes.
Woods content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Woods working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Woods taking a breather here. #T4#
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.
Mackintosh is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Woods is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Mackintosh's face as Woods controls the position.
Mackintosh wants to get back to his feet but Woods is dominant here and he's now got Mackintosh's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woods controls the action.#SUB2#
Woods looking for the RNC.
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 John Mackintosh will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mackintosh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Woods paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mackintosh lands with a slapping head kick.
John Mackintosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Woods closes the distance and clinches.
Woods changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mackintosh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mackintosh tries to clinch up.
Mackintosh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown but Mackintosh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Woods's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters circling a little - Mackintosh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Mackintosh. No joy for Woods on that attempt.
John Mackintosh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Woods.
Woods fails with the takedown.
Mackintosh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Woods has taken the fight to the clinch.
Woods avoids the elbow strike from Mackintosh, against the cage.
Mackintosh tries to land a knee to the head but Woods blocks with his arms.
Mackintosh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Mackintosh.
#T1#
Mackintosh looking to throw knees to the head but Woods is blocking nicely.
Mackintosh connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mackintosh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Woods's brow.
Mackintosh misses with a knee strike.
Mackintosh misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
Woods drags the fight down to the ground.
Woods pulls Mackintosh in to control the position. #SUB2#
Woods escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mackintosh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Woods is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Woods prevents Mackintosh from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Woods postures up in Mackintosh's guard and throws a big left but Mackintosh blocks it.
Mackintosh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Woods controls the pace.
Let's hope that Woods 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.
Woods stops Mackintosh from standing up. #T3#
Woods with a flurry of punches that miss.
Woods pushes down on Mackintosh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Woods performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Woods. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Woods is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Woods stops Mackintosh from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mackintosh wants to clinch up but Woods keeps it at a distance.
Woods unleashes a big counter combination but Mackintosh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Mackintosh instigates a clinch.
Woods tries to pull guard but Mackintosh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Woods tries to pull guard but Mackintosh holds him up against the cage and eventually Woods drops back down to his feet.
Mackintosh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Woods takes an elbow to the temple.
Mackintosh misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Woods jumps guard and drags Mackintosh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Mackintosh stands and steps away. Woods gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mackintosh is looking to clinch.
Zander Woods is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mackintosh wants to clinch up but Woods keeps it at a distance.
Mackintosh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Mackintosh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mackintosh 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Zander Woods!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Zander Woods!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Zander Woods!
Zander Woods wins by unanimous decision! |
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