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Event:
QFC Tournament 1176 Round 3
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Arjunn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rua circles away.
Arjunn is looking to clinch.
Arjunn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#KD2#
Rua cracks Arjunn with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rua has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Arjunn to stand back up!#ROC2#Arjunn is rocked!
Rua throws the left hand but Arjunn avoids the punch easily.
Oh Arjunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arjunn misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Arjunn drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Rua swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Arjunn's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rickson Rua! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1176 Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Assman shoots in but Arjunn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arjunn misses with a takedown #TD#
and Assman counters with a single leg into guard. Arjunn didn't expect that.
Assman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arjunn has control of Assman's left arm, preventing Assman from doing any damage.
Assman is in close to Arjunn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Arjunn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arjunn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Assman prevents Arjunn from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Assman has gone for a leg lock! Arjunn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Assman's guard.#REVB#
Arjunn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Assman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Arjunn throwing strikes but missing.
Arjunn wants to stand and escape but instead Assman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Assman scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Assman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arjunn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arjunn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arjunn! #REVB#
Assman tries to bench press Arjunn off him but Arjunn keeps the position. #T2#
Assman is trying to control Arjunn's posture but Arjunn avoids it.
Arjunn wants to take a breather but Assman manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Arjunn.
Assman managing to control the position.
Arjunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Assman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Arjunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Assman is retaining full guard.
Arjunn wants to stand but Assman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Assman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Assman is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arjunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Arjunn, not yet.
Arjunn tries to strike from the bottom.
Assman postures up in Arjunn's guard and throws a big left but Arjunn blocks it.
Assman works over Arjunn with some ground and pound from guard.
Assman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Assman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Assman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Assman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Assman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Assman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Assman 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.
Assman chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Assman cracks Arjunn with a solid left hand.#ROC#Arjunn is rocked!#SUB#
Assman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arjunn is still in real trouble! Can Assman finish him?
Arjunn trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braids Assman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Assman drives through and clinches with Arjunn against the cage.
Arjunn seems to have recovered his senses.
Arjunn is trying to break the clinch but Assman has him pressed against the cage.
Arjunn stops a takedown attempt from Assman.
Assman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arjunn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arjunn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Assman has Arjunn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arjunn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braids Assman. 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.
Assman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arjunn pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Arjunn closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Arjunn wants a takedown.
Arjunn missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Arjunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arjunn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Assman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Arjunn clinches.
Assman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arjunn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arjunn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Assman to keep the fight standing.
Assman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arjunn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Assman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
Arjunn can't break the clinch.
Assman wants a takedown.
Arjunn is pressed up against the cage. Assman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arjunn down to the mat. Arjunn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Arjunn darts in and clinches Assman up against the cage.
Arjunn prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Assman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arjunn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Assman wants a takedown but no success here.
Arjunn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Assman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Assman wants a takedown.
Arjunn prevents the takedown attempt.
Arjunn tries to circle away but Assman has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Assman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arjunn wants a takedown.
Arjunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Assman avoids it.#TD2#
Arjunn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arjunn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Assman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arjunn looking to control.
Assman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Assman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arjunn is keeping the position for now.
Arjunn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arjunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assman.
Arjunn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Assman throws an elbow that misses. Arjunn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Assman's guard. Nice move by Arjunn!#REVB#
Assman keeping moving, preventing Arjunn from controlling successfully. #T4#
Assman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Assman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Arjunn dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Assman trying to keep a closed guard but Arjunn is proving a slippery customer.
Arjunn looking to sit in guard and control but Assman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arjunn Arjunn 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Assman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arjunn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arjunn Arjunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arjunn throws a series of punches but Assman avoids them all with ease.
Assman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Assman avoids the body shot from Arjunn.
Arjunn blocks a head kick by Assman.
Arjunn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Assman counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjunn shoots in but Assman avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Assman tries to clinch but Arjunn is having none of it.
Arjunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Assman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arjunn.
Arjunn misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Assman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arjunn won't be happy with that.
Arjunn throws Assman to one side and escapes!
Arjunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Assman tries to keep at a distance but Arjunn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arjunn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Assman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arjunn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braids Assman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Assman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Assman has gone for a leg lock! Arjunn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Assman's guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Assman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arjunn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Arjunn is looking to pass into half guard but Assman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Assman is in guard.#REVR#
Assman throwing strikes but missing.
Assman lands a couple of digs.
Braids Assman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Assman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Assman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Assman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Assman throwing strikes but missing.
Arjunn wants to sweep but no luck.
Assman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Assman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Assman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Assman has gone for a leg lock! Arjunn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Assman's guard.#REVB#
Assman controls Arjunn momentarily but Arjunn frees himself. #T4#
Assman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arjunn postures up.
Arjunn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Assman controls Arjunn momentarily but Arjunn frees himself.
Assman is really struggling to control Arjunn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arjunn Arjunn.
I think Arjunn 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Arjunn Arjunn!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Arjunn Arjunn!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Arjunn Arjunn!
Arjunn Arjunn wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1176 Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Arjunn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Puluumpuua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arjunn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Puluumpuua tries to clinch there but Arjunn circles away.
Puluumpuua will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Arjunn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Arjunn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puluumpuua tries to kick Arjunn off but Arjunn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Puluumpuua really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Arjunn controlling the action here.
Arjunn works his way into full mount!
Arjunn fails to advance to Puluumpuua's back. #T1##SUB2#
Arjunn wants to finish this one by submission but Puluumpuua is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Arjunn.
Arjunn throws some wild stikes that Puluumpuua manages to avoid easily.
Arjunn controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Arjunn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Puluumpuua is surviving well by controlling Arjunn's body position as best he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arjunn 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.
Arjunn unloads with some shots from mount but Puluumpuua bucks and avoids them well.
Puluumpuua keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Puluumpuua manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Arjunn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Puluumpuua sees it coming and defends easily.
Arjunn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Puluumpuua wants to get back to full guard.
Puluumpuua trying to control here.
Arjunn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arjunn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Arjunn seems to be looking for submissions.
Arjunn stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Arjunn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Arjunn throwing strikes but Puluumpuua manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Puluumpuua is breathing heavily.#SU#
Puluumpuua has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Arjunn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Arjunn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arjunn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Arjunn controls the position.
Arjunn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arjunn Arjunn 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#
Arjunn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puluumpuua is out of range and Arjunn settles back down.
Uluulumpua Puluumpuua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puluumpuua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arjunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puluumpuua is looking to clinch but Arjunn is avoiding it.
#CL#
Puluumpuua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Arjunn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Puluumpuua uses from the top position.
Arjunn pulls Puluumpuua in close to prevent any damage.
Puluumpuua trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arjunn's guard.
Arjunn Arjunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arjunn pulls Puluumpuua in to control the position.
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.#SUB2#
Arjunn is looking for a triangle but Puluumpuua pushes his legs off easily.
#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Arjunn manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Arjunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Arjunn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Arjunn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SU2#
Arjunn escapes and gets back to his feet.
Puluumpuua tries for a takedown but Arjunn circles away easily
and Arjunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puluumpuua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Arjunn moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Arjunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Arjunn as Puluumpuua shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uluulumpua Puluumpuua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puluumpuua has his takedown stuffed
enabling Arjunn to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Arjunn throws a series of punches but Puluumpuua avoids them all with ease.
Puluumpuua tried to counter with a leg kick but Arjunn avoided it.
Puluumpuua slips a jab and a cross from Arjunn.
Uluulumpua Puluumpuua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Arjunn closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Arjunn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Puluumpuua is trying to keep an underhook but Arjunn manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arjunn in particular looking to stall.
Arjunn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4##SU2#
Arjunn stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Arjunn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Arjunn content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arjunn Arjunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Arjunn has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Arjunn pulls guard.
Puluumpuua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Arjunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arjunn controlling Puluumpuua's posture. #SUB2#
Arjunn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Puluumpuua has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjunn is controlling Puluumpuua's trapped leg to prevent Puluumpuua from advancing to side control.#T1#
Puluumpuua prevents Arjunn from improving his position.
Puluumpuua is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Arjunn is holding on to half guard well.
Arjunn trying to hold on to Puluumpuua's head to control him but Puluumpuua postures up.
#SU#
Puluumpuua stands up from half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Arjunn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Arjunn stands up and waves to Puluumpuua to follow him. #CL2#
Arjunn instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Arjunn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Puluumpuua uses from the top position. #SU#
Puluumpuua stands and steps away. Arjunn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Puluumpuua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arjunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Puluumpuua clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Puluumpuua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
Puluumpuua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Puluumpuua tries to pull guard but Arjunn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arjunn prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Arjunn has clasped his hands together around Puluumpuua's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Puluumpuua explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Puluumpuua closes the distance but Arjunn moves to the side
and Arjunn counters with a series of strikes. Puluumpuua will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arjunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arjunn throws a head kick but Puluumpuua moves out of range.
Puluumpuua attempts a counter takedown but Arjunn avoids it well and moves away.
Arjunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arjunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Puluumpuua.
Arjunn Arjunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4##CL#
Puluumpuua has closed the distance and engaged Arjunn in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arjunn. #BC2#
Arjunn manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Arjunn closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Arjunn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Puluumpuua can't fight it off and eventually Arjunn manages to take the fight to the floor. Puluumpuua looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Puluumpuua wants to get back to his feet but Arjunn passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uluulumpua Puluumpuua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arjunn 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Arjunn Arjunn!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Arjunn Arjunn!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Arjunn Arjunn!
Arjunn Arjunn wins by unanimous decision! |
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