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Event:
QFC Tournament 1159 Round 3
Date: Aug 08, 2023 |
#R1# Urd shoots in for a takedown but Morissette shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Urd goes for a double leg but Morissette avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morissette continues to drive forward. Urd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Morissette is looking to take this one to the mat. Urd struggles to land a body shot inside as Morissette controls his hands.
Morissette tries for a takedown but Urd manages to get underhooks.
Morissette looking for a takedown. Ezt Urd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastien Morissette. Morissette drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Urd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morissette has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Urd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Urd is defending well against a takedown attempt. Morissette is looking for a takedown. Morissette has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Urd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Urd jumps guard but Morissette turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Morissette changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Urd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1# Urd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morissette sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Urd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Morissette is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Urd. No luck with that takedown attempt from Morissette. Morissette gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Urd counters with a series of strikes. Morissette will be more careful next time no doubt. Urd has a takedown stuffed. Urd digs a good hook to Morissette's body.
#CL# Urd darts in and clinches Morissette up against the cage.#T2# Morissette drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Urd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morissette walks away with a smile on his face. Urd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Morissette stuffs the takedown attempt from Urd. Urd gets slowly back to his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Urd fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Urd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Urd shoots in for a takedown but Morissette shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morissette is defended easily by Urd.#T3##CL# Urd rushes Morissette and presses him up against the cage. Morissette drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morissette can't get the takedown.
Morissette wants a takedown but no success here.
Urd prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morissette has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Urd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Morissette is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Urd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC# Urd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Urd shoots in looking for a takedown but Morissette manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Urd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2# Morissette fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Urd sprawls well initially but Morissette persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Morissette thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Urd's head. Morissette missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Urd is looking for a sweep. Morissette is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Urd has hold of Morissette's hands but Morissette slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Urd is not content to let Morissette control the position. Morissette lands strikes from half guard. Morissette wants to take a breather but Urd is having none of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezt Urd dominated that round. 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.#R2# Urd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urd fails with a takedown attempt. Urd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morissette can do to turn this around? Morissette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Urd. Morissette blocks a head kick by Urd.
Morissette shoots in looking for a takedown but Urd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morissette's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. No luck with that takedown attempt from Urd. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezt Urd. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Morissette shoots in and bounces Urd off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Urd can't keep his opponent in guard - Morissette advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Urd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morissette on the ground.#T1# Urd is trying to maintain the position but Morissette is very close to passing his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Morissette moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Urd. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Morissette creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Urd sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Urd is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Urd is trying to improve his position. Morissette throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Morissette has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Morissette wants to control but Urd is keeping him busy. Morissette scores with punches from side control. Morissette misses with the ground and pound. The strikes coming from Morissette are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Urd can't do much from the bottom here. Morissette sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Urd is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Urd's face as Morissette controls the position. Morissette throws a strike aimed at the side of Urd's head but Urd avoids it well. Morissette connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Urd some visible discomfort.
Morissette has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Urd!#T3# Urd blocking the ground and pound. The referee warns Urd that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Morissette misses with a head shot. Morissette throwing strikes here but Urd is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Morissette looking to ground and pound but Urd is blocking nicely. Morissette throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Urd because Morissette loaded up on that one. Morissette punching from mount but Urd doing a good job of avoiding damage. Urd holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Morissette tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Morissette misses with a head shot. Urd blocking the ground and pound. Morissette tries to control but Urd wriggling away. Sebastien Morissette has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4# Morissette takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Morissette throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Morissette throwing strikes here but Urd is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Morissette throwing strikes here but Urd is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Morissette throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Morissette with a couple of short strikes. Morissette misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Morissette unloads with some shots from mount but Urd bucks and avoids them well.
Morissette takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastien Morissette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Morissette shoots in but no luck this time. Urd throws a head kick but Morissette moves out of range.
Morissette tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2# Morissette shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Morissette missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Morissette with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Morissette content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Urd keeping moving, preventing Morissette from controlling successfully. Morissette showing good wrestling skills to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Urd pulls Morissette in close to prevent any damage. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Morissette trying to control the position from guard on top but Urd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Morissette in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Morissette wants to control from the top but Urd keeps moving. Morissette with a nice head shot there. Urd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Morissette postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Urd looking to control.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Urd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Morissette is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Urd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morissette swats him away and circles back towards the center. Morissette changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Morissette shoots in for a takedown but Urd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Morissette slaps away a takedown attempt from Urd, before circling back to the center of the mat. Urd tries for a takedown but Morissette sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezt Urd. That's going to take a lot out of him. Morissette misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Morissette shoots in but no luck this time. Morissette circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morissette drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Urd defends it well. Ezt Urd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# No luck for Morissette with that takedown attempt. Urd shoots in but no luck this time. Morissette looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Urd is fending him off so far but Morissette persists. Nope, Urd circles away and we're back to standing. Urd leaves Morissette with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Urd tries to counter with a takedown but Morissette is quick to defend against it. Urd stuffs the takedown. Morissette misses with a takedown attempt - Urd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Nice takedown defense from Morissette. No joy for Urd on that attempt. And Morissette tries to counter it with a takedown but Urd pushes his down on his head and steps out. Morissette tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Urd swivels and escapes.#T4# Morissette shoots for a takedown but Urd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Urd tries to clinch #TD2# and Morissette decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Urd's guard. Morissette wants to control from the top but Urd keeps moving. Sebastien Morissette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Morissette is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Urd looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ezt Urd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Morissette cracks Urd with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Sebastien Morissette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Morissette 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Sebastien Morissette! Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Sebastien Morissette! Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Sebastien Morissette!
Sebastien Morissette wins by unanimous decision! During a confident post fight interview, Sebastien Morissette thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1159 Round 2
Date: Aug 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Toogood shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Urd is trying to defend but Toogood finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Toogood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Urd on the ground. Toogood looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Urd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Urd wants to control but Toogood is keeping busy.
Toogood looks to land a strike but Urd avoids it nicely and regains full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Urd working for a triangle but Toogood defends it easily.
Toogood wants to control from the top but Urd keeps moving. Toogood landing some decent shots from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Urd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toogood manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Toogood keeping moving, preventing Urd from controlling successfully. #T1# Urd 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. Urd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Urd is looking to work some ground and pound but Toogood has wrist control. Toogood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2# Toogood is working an open guard so Urd takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Toogood throws a body shot but no joy. A little jabbing left from Urd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2# Urd looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Urd preventing the sweep. #T2# Urd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Urd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Toogood has a closed guard, preventing Urd from standing up. Urd content to stall in guard here. Toogood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Urd wants to get up but he can't break Toogood's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2# Urd feints and as Toogood raises his hands in defense, Urd changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Urd looking to pass the guard. Urd works a leg free and moves into half guard. Toogood tries to roll over but Urd keeps him under control. Urd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Toogood tries to get to full guard but Urd has control of the leg. #SUB2# Urd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Toogood doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Urd. #T4# Urd tries to stand but can't do so whilst Toogood controls his leg. Toogood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Urd. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Urd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezt Urd dominated that round. 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##TD2# Urd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Urd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Toogood wants to get back to full guard. Toogood is staying active underneath Urd, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Urd wants to free his trapped foot but Toogood is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2# Toogood is defending against the submission attempts here by Urd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Urd is trying to work for a kimura but Toogood is defending well.
#T1# Urd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toogood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Toogood is trying to control but Urd manages to pass to mount!
#SUB2# Urd is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Toogood is surviving well by controlling Urd's body position as best he can. Toogood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Urd trying to control but Toogood is having none of it. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Urd thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Urd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toogood is looking to escape. #SUB2# Urd looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Urd is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3# Urd looking to finish with strikes here!
Urd throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Toogood tries to hold on but Urd postures up. Urd throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Urd throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Toogood because Urd loaded up on that one. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Urd tries to control but Toogood wriggling away. Toogood wants to hold on but Urd pushes him away. Urd thowing shots but they're missing. Urd trying to control but he's not successful this time. Urd looking to control and managing it successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Urd wants to control the pace but Toogood is squirming around nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezt Urd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Toogood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2# Urd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2# Urd is looking for a kimura here.
Toogood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Urd. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Urd wants to get back to his feet.
Urd is trying to control the action in half guard but Toogood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1# Urd performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Urd seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Urd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Toogood defending well though. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Urd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Toogood did well to prevent Urd getting side control. Toogood trying to hold on to Urd's head to control him but Urd postures up.
Urd passes to full mount! Urd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2# Urd unloads with some shots from mount but Toogood bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB2# Urd with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Urd punching from mount but Toogood doing a good job of avoiding damage. Toogood tries to hold on but Urd postures up.#SUB2# Urd has control of Toogood's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Toogood regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3# Urd sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Toogood tries to hold on but Urd postures up. Urd controlling the pace for now. Toogood wants to hold on but Urd pushes him away.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Toogood is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Urd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toogood is looking to escape. Toogood working to try and regain half guard.
Urd looking to control and managing it successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Ezt Urd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Urd winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Ezt Urd! Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Ezt Urd! Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Ezt Urd!
Ezt Urd wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1159 Round 1
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1# Horrible takedown attempt by Aragochi or perhaps it was just good defense by Urd, which made it look bad. As Aragochi tries to get set, Urd tries to push him back and clinch up but Aragochi manages to avoid the attempt.#CL# Urd forces Aragochi back against the cage and clinches. Urd has Aragochi pressed against the cage.
Aragochi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD# Urd pulls guard effortlessly. Urd is pulling down on Aragochi's head to control his posture. Aragochi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Urd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Urd throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Urd pulls Aragochi in close to prevent any damage. Urd has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Urd thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1##ES# Urd manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Urd misses with a head kick.
Urd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aragochi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Aragochi leaves Urd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Urd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Urd fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Aragochi rushes Urd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Aragochi looking to throw knees to the head but Urd is blocking nicely.
Aragochi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Urd is keeping busy. Urd can't break the clinch.
#TD# Urd drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2# Urd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Aragochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Urd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Aragochi is fighting to break Urd's control of his arms but Urd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Urd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Aragochi being controlled here, momentarily. #SU# Urd decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3# Aragochi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Urd lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aragochi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Urd. Urd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aragochi is fending him off so far but Urd persists. Nope, Aragochi circles away and we're back to standing. Aragochi wants to counter the offense by Urd and move into the clinch position. Aragochi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Urd swats away the attempt to clinch by Aragochi. Urd circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Aragochi has closed the distance and engaged Urd in a clinch.
#T4##BC2# Aragochi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aragochi throws a right and a left that both miss. Aragochi shoots for a double leg takedown but Urd sprawls well. He's pushed Aragochi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ezt Urd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ay Aragochi. Aragochi moves in looking to clinch but Urd pushes him off. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Aragochi tries to close the distance and clinch but Urd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Urd throws a right hand that Aragochi ducks under and follows up with a left that Aragochi also avoids with ease. Aragochi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A right-left combo lands from Urd. Aragochi tries to clinch but Urd is having none of it. It looked like Urd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Aragochi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Urd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aragochi pinned against the cage. Aragochi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezt Urd dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Urd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aragochi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Aragochi shoots in looking for a takedown but Urd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aragochi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Urd throws a sloppy head kick and Aragochi moves out of range easily. #CL2# Aragochi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Urd, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2# Aragochi pulls guard successfully.
Urd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Urd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Aragochi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Urd controls the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Urd stands up from guard. Let's bang! Aragochi checks the leg kick. Urd misses with a body kick.#T1# Urd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aragochi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2# Aragochi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Urd wants to get back to striking at distance but Aragochi won't allow it.
Aragochi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Urd's efforts to push away.#BC# Urd manages to break the clinch.
Urd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezt Urd. That's going to take a lot out of him. Aragochi dives in for a single leg takedown but Urd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Urd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aragochi can do to turn this around? Aragochi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. The fight stays on the outside here - Urd looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Aragochi dives in and grabs Urd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Urd pushes down on Aragochi's head and hops out.#T2# Urd shoots for a takedown but Aragochi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Aragochi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Urd but Urd pushes him off and we're back to square one. Aragochi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Aragochi is breathing heavily. Urd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Aragochi stuffs the takedown. Urd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aragochi's waist but Aragochi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Urd off to one side. Aragochi shoots in but no luck this time. Urd tries for a takedown but Aragochi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Urd sets himself, and Aragochi steps forward looking for the clinch! Urd avoids it this time. Aragochi shoots for a double leg takedown but Urd sprawls well. He's pushed Aragochi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3# Aragochi has a takedown stuffed. Urd dives in and grabs Aragochi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aragochi pushes down on Urd's head and hops out. Aragochi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Urd but Urd pushes him off and we're back to square one. Urd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aragochi sprawls well. Aragochi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Urd gets slowly back to his feet. Aragochi is looking for the big counter here. Urd tries for a takedown but Aragochi circles away easily and Aragochi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Urd slips a jab and a cross from Aragochi.
#T4# Urd misses with a wild combination.
Aragochi with the counter takedown but Urd avoids it easily. Aragochi goes for a double leg but Urd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Urd continues to drive forward. Aragochi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Urd's waist but Urd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aragochi off to one side. A counter left hand to the body from Urd misses its target.#CL# Urd rushes Aragochi and presses him up against the cage. Urd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aragochi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Urd's efforts to push away.#TD# Urd pulls guard effortlessly. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Aragochi wants to stand but Urd is controlling his posture from full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ay Aragochi will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Aragochi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Urd keeps the fight on the outside. Urd shoots in for a takedown but Aragochi shows good takedown defense. Urd punishes Aragochi's body with a nice straight punch. Urd leaves Aragochi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Urd closes the distance and clinches up with Aragochi, looking for a takedown. Urd pushes Aragochi against the cage but Aragochi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Aragochi wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aragochi fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ezt Urd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Aragochi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aragochi somewhat. Ezt Urd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ay Aragochi. Aragochi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Urd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aragochi tries to avoid it but Urd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aragochi to the ground. Aragochi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Aragochi leaves Urd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Urd tries for a takedown but Aragochi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Aragochi leaves Urd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Aragochi throws a sloppy head kick and Urd moves out of range easily. As Aragochi looks to move away, Urd throws a big counter combo but Aragochi just gets out of the way. Aragochi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2# Urd shoots for a takedown but Aragochi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Aragochi wants to counter the offense by Urd and move into the clinch position.#TD2# Aragochi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Urd napping and manages to drive through into side control! Ezt Urd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Urd is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aragochi connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2# Aragochi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Urd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aragochi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Aragochi stalling away here and it's allowed Urd to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3# Urd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aragochi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Urd passes easily into side control. Nice work. Urd staying calm. Aragochi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Urd is one step ahead and moves to full mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Aragochi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Urd throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Aragochi because Urd loaded up on that one. Aragochi throwing hammer fists to the chest of Urd. What's that going to do exactly? Urd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SU# Urd stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that's the end of the fight! Ezt Urd showed his dominance in that final round. I think Urd 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Ezt Urd! Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Ezt Urd! Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Ezt Urd!
Ezt Urd wins by unanimous decision! |
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