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Event:
QFC Tournament 1158 Round 3
Date: Jul 24, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Test gets tackled into the cage by SL. SL maintains the clinch. SL looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Test lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD# SL jumps into guard, dragging Test to the mat.
#ES# SL pushes Test off and gets back to his feet.
SL on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Test slaps away a takedown attempt from SL, before circling back to the center of the mat. A little jabbing left from Test on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. SL lands a nice shot that snaps Test's head back.
#CL# SL forces Test back against the cage and clinches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! SL is trying to pull guard but Test turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Test lands a right hand. #T1# Test misses with a short punch on the inside. Test lands with a short shot to the head. SL blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD# SL jumps guard.
SL throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
SL looking to hit a scissor sweep but Test is one step ahead there. SL seems keen to control Test's posture. SL looking to hit a scissor sweep but Test is one step ahead there. #SUB# SL working for a triangle but Test defends it easily.
#T2##SUB# SL is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Test is aware though and is defending well. Test trying to stand up but can't free himself from SL's guard. Test is fighting to break SL's control of his arms but SL is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. SL might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. SL is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3# Test trying to stand up but can't free himself from SL's guard.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Yves SL seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Test throws a right hand that misses
and SL counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. SL slips a straight right by Test. SL thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. A body shot lands from SL.
Test lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Test swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Test lands a hook that snaps the head of SL backwards. Test misses with a hook from the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Test creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4# Test working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#SL is rocked! SL has Test pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Test manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Oh SL is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yves SL. That's going to take a lot out of him. SL is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Test throws a punch but it's blocked by SL. Test throws a punch but it's blocked by SL. Test tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Test misses with some punches.
Test misses with some punches.
SL blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Test swings wildly with an uppercut but SL uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Test fails to land. Test swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Test. SL blocking some punches.
Test has a couple of punches blocked by SL.
Test misses with a hook from the clinch. Test tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. SL blocks a punch to the side of the head.
SL blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Test misses with some punches.
Test throws a punch but it's blocked by SL. 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 head punch on the inside from Test fails to land. SL seems to have got his legs back now. Test tried to land a shot to the body but connects with SL's elbow. Test fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
SL has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Test avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. SL is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Test throws a punch but it's blocked by SL. A head punch on the inside from Test fails to land. Test misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Test dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# SL throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Test's head. Test jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL# SL gets in close and instigates a clinch. Test lands a hook to the side of the head. Test lands a left hand that snaps the head of SL backwards. Dude Test seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Test prevents a body shot from SL. #BC# SL escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Test throws a body shot but no joy. Test tries to clinch up but SL circles away and keeps his distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Test tries to keep at a distance but SL has taken the fight into the clinch. SL tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Test just stands there and leans against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. SL jumps guard but Test turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1# SL is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Test lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Test throws a head punch that misses. Test throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Test lands a hook to the side of the head. Test lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops SL to his knees! Test keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dude Test! |
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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# Kid tries to score with a low kick but SL moves his leg out of the way. Kid leaves SL with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. SL avoids the head kick by Kid.
SL stuffs the takedown. SL swats away the attempt to clinch by Kid. SL changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. SL shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kid as he jumps to the side. Kid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? SL is fending him off so far but Kid persists. Nope, SL circles away and we're back to standing. 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body kick there by SL. SL tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kid swivels and escapes. Kid tries to counter by closing the distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yves SL. That's going to take a lot out of him. SL darts in looking for a takedown but Kid gets double underhooks and turns SL into the cage. #BC# SL breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Kid closes the distance but SL moves to the side and SL counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. SL throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Kid fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Kid tries for a takedown but SL sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. SL throws a head kick that half lands.
SL shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kid pinned against the cage. Kid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Kid wants to clinch but SL slips to the side and SL counters with a straight right hand. Kid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kid looks winded!#CL# SL has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2# SL scores with a nice hook to the head. Kid wants to stall.
Kid looking to throw knees to the head but SL is blocking nicely.
#BC# SL's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A lazy body kick from Kid #CL# and SL holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. 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! SL blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD# SL has clasped his hands together around Kid's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Kid struggling a bit here. Kid is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3# SL in side control, just content to control the action for now. The strikes coming from SL are missing the target in this wave of attacks. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Kid parries the strikes from SL easily there. SL is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kid to escape.
Kid is looking to reverse the position. SL throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kid works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. SL misses with a takedown attempt - Kid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. SL keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yves SL dominated that round. That's time! SL's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL# SL moves into the clinch. SL tries to score a body lock takedown but Kid shows good agility there to stay on his feet. SL goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kid prevents it.
SL scores with a knee to the head.
SL lands a damaging elbow. #TD# SL jumps guard and drags Kid to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. SL keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Kid gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. SL connects with a high kick. #ROC#Kid is rocked!#T1# Crack! A monster head kick from SL and Kid falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by SL!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yves SL! |
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