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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 8
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1# Ashbrock misses the shot to the body. Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ashbrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ashbrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Ted Ashbrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ashbrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ashbrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively. Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Ashbrock misses with a double jab.
Ashbrock throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Silva throws a lazy right hand but Ashbrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. As Silva backs off Ashbrock throws a huge counter combo but Silva manages to avoid it all. Ashbrock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Ted Ashbrock has been cut. Ashbrock throws a head kick that misses #TD# so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Silva scoring with some ground and pound. Silva wants to pass the guard but Ashbrock is keeping the position. Ashbrock looks winded! Silva forces his way into half guard.#T1# Silva is nestled in close to Ashbrock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard. Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Silva scoring with strikes but Ashbrock is staying in there. Silva working the ground and pound effectively.
Silva looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T2# BOOM! Silva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Silva cracks Ashbrock with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Silva 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. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Silva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ashbrock's face.
#ROC#Ashbrock is rocked! Silva controlling from mount. Silva softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Ashbrock is out cold! Silva jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flynn Silva! After winning the bout, Flynn Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1178 Round 3
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1# Ashbrock throws a combination that misses #TD# and Herzing counters with a shoot takedown. Ashbrock fights it but they end up in guard. Ashbrock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Herzing working some strikes from top position. Herzing passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB# Herzing wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ashbrock, who protects the arm well. Ashbrock is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Herzing is controlling him well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Herzing is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ashbrock wants to get back to his feet.#T1# Herzing creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ashbrock sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Ashbrock is trying to buck Herzing off. Herzing controls the position. Ashbrock wants to get back to his feet. Herzing is putting a hurting on Ashbrock here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Herzing wants to stand but Ashbrock is controlling his arm. Herzing postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Herzing content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ashbrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ted Ashbrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ashbrock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Herzing. Ashbrock is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Herzing has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3# Herzing wants to stand but Ashbrock is controlling his arm. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Herzing controlling the position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ashbrock misses with a combination
#TD# and Herzing decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ashbrock's guard.#T4# Ashbrock is looking to stand up but Herzing isn't so interested in that idea. Ashbrock has momentary wrist control but Herzing slips an elbow through the middle. Herzing showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Herzing's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Herzing working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Herzing dominated that round. That's time! Herzing's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Ashbrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herzing circles away quickly and effectively. Ashbrock misses with a series of wild punches.
Ashbrock misses with a double jab
#TD# so Herzing counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Herzing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ashbrock can do to turn this around? Herzing with a flurry of punches that miss. Ashbrock has a closed guard, preventing Herzing from standing up. Herzing pushing down on Ashbrock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Herzing is keen to just control but Ashbrock is a slippery customer. Herzing lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Herzing is looking to take a break and control but Ashbrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1# Herzing scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ashbrock is looking to escape. Nice strikes from Herzing there. Herzing slows the pace down in half guard. Ashbrock is looking to escape. Herzing stalling. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Herzing wants to control but Ashbrock is keeping him busy. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ashbrock throws a combination. Herzing tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Tony Herzing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Herzing. Ashbrock tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Herzing controlling the pace for now. Ashbrock squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T3# Ashbrock is trying to stand but he's just given Herzing his back. Ashbrock is trying to get back to his feet but Herzing has full control of the position and if anything, Ashbrock has just worked his way into a worse spot. Herzing is riding his opponent, not letting Ashbrock buck him off. Herzing seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ashbrock for as long as he can get away with. Herzing has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB# Ashbrock defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Herzing's arms. #T4# Herzing lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ashbrock's head.#SUB# Herzing is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ashbrock is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Herzing dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL# Herzing drives through and clinches with Ashbrock against the cage.
Ashbrock working hard to break the clinch. Ashbrock being controlled against the cage.#TD# Herzing manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herzing is on top in guard.
#REVR# Tony Herzing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Herzing keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ashbrock's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Herzing is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Herzing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Herzing stops Ashbrock from standing up. #T1# Ashbrock has a closed guard, preventing Herzing from standing up. Herzing is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Herzing wants to pass the guard but Ashbrock is keeping the position. Herzing controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Herzing wants to control from the top but Ashbrock keeps moving. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Ashbrock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Herzing is controlling him. Herzing chips away with some ground and pound. Herzing landing some decent shots from guard. Herzing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ashbrock works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB# Herzing has gone for a leg lock! Ashbrock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Herzing's guard.#REVB##T3# Ashbrock wants to get up but he can't break Herzing's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB# Herzing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ashbrock is aware though and is defending well. Herzing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ashbrock manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Ashbrock is looking to stand up but Herzing isn't so interested in that idea. Herzing pushing down on Ashbrock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4# Herzing content to control rather than advance. Herzing wants to free his trapped foot but Ashbrock is holding on for dear life with his legs. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Well, if Herzing is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight! Tony Herzing showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Herzing, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Tony Herzing! Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Tony Herzing! Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Tony Herzing!
Tony Herzing wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1178 Round 2
Date: Jan 16, 2024 |
#R1# Ashbrock feints a jab promting Dhamecha to slip. Ashbrock then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dhamecha slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Ashbrock misses with a two punch combination.
Dhamecha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Ashbrock slaps away a takedown attempt from Dhamecha, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ashbrock fails to land with a series of punches.
Dhamecha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ashbrock misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Ashbrock. No joy for Dhamecha on that attempt. Dhamecha slips a jab and a cross from Ashbrock.
Ashbrock throws a right hand that Dhamecha ducks under and follows up with a left that Dhamecha also avoids with ease. Dhamecha dodges the punch combination from Ashbrock.
Dhamecha follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Ashbrock throws a right and a left that both miss. Ashbrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dhamecha circles away quickly and effectively. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dhamecha closes the distance and clinches up with Ashbrock, looking for a takedown. Dhamecha pushes Ashbrock against the cage but Ashbrock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Ted Ashbrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dhiren Dhamecha. Ashbrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ashbrock misses with a few strikes there.
Ashbrock is breathing heavily.#T1# No joy there for Ashbrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ashbrock misses with a double jab
and Dhamecha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ashbrock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dhamecha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2# Dhamecha closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Ashbrock tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dhamecha manages to move to mount!
Ashbrock trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dhamecha looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2# Dhamecha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ashbrock is looking to escape. #SUB2# Dhamecha has hold of Ashbrock's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ashbrock manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dhamecha controlling the position easily from mount. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2# Dhamecha gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T3# Ashbrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Ashbrock does no damage. Ashbrock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ashbrock duly obliges. #CL2# Ashbrock tries to keep at a distance but Dhamecha has taken the fight into the clinch. Ashbrock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dhamecha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ashbrock just stands there and leans against the cage. Dhamecha wants to get back to striking at distance but Ashbrock won't allow it.
Dhamecha is looking to take this one to the mat. Ashbrock lands with a light punch inside. #TD2# Dhamecha manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4##SU# Ashbrock stands up from guard. Let's bang! Dhamecha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ashbrock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dhamecha somewhat. Ashbrock checks a leg kick. Ashbrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ashbrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dhamecha. Ashbrock throws a right and a left that both miss. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dhamecha misses the shot to the body. Ted Ashbrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dhamecha stuns Ashbrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ashbrock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dhamecha. Ashbrock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2# and Dhamecha counters by clinching up. #BC2# Dhamecha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Ashbrock dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Ashbrock misses with a double jab.
Ashbrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dhamecha can do to turn this around? Dhamecha goes for a double leg but Ashbrock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ashbrock continues to drive forward. Dhamecha looks for a takedown but Ashbrock sprawls well. Dhamecha wants to clinch up but Ashbrock keeps it at a distance. Ted Ashbrock is winning the standup battle so far. A punch combination from Ashbrock misses. Ashbrock swinging wildly here.
Dhamecha shoots in but no luck this time. Ted Ashbrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dhiren Dhamecha. Dhamecha shoots for a double leg takedown but Ashbrock sprawls well. He's pushed Dhamecha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ashbrock throws a nice looking combination but Dhamecha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ashbrock throws a right hand that Dhamecha ducks under and follows up with a left that Dhamecha also avoids with ease. Dhamecha moves in looking to clinch but Ashbrock pushes him off. Ashbrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ashbrock throws a nice looking combination but Dhamecha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. It seemed like Dhamecha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# Dhamecha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dhamecha wants to clinch up but Ashbrock keeps it at a distance. Ashbrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dhamecha. Dhamecha avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2# Ashbrock tries to keep at a distance but Dhamecha has taken the fight into the clinch. Dhamecha wants a takedown.
Dhamecha is trying to pull guard but Ashbrock has him pressed against the cage. Dhamecha is trying to pull guard but Ashbrock has him pressed against the cage.#TD2# Dhamecha jumps into guard, dragging Ashbrock to the mat.
Dhamecha is trying to control the position but Ashbrock postures up. #T2##SU# Ashbrock stands up from guard. Let's bang! Ashbrock throws a right and a left that both miss. Dhamecha tries to counter by closing the distance. Ted Ashbrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ashbrock throws a series of punches but Dhamecha avoids them all with ease. Dhamecha shoots in for a takedown but Ashbrock shows good takedown defense. Some wild striking there from Ashbrock.
Ashbrock walks into a jab. Dhamecha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ashbrock defends it nicely. A combination from Ashbrock does no damage. #T3# Ashbrock blocks a head kick by Dhamecha.
Ted Ashbrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dhamecha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ashbrock.
Ashbrock looks to land a combination but Dhamecha avoids it well. Dhamecha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ashbrock as he avoids it easily. Dhamecha fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A combination from Ashbrock does no damage. Dhamecha lands a right hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dhamecha. A combination from Ashbrock does no damage. Dhamecha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ashbrock misses with the combination.
#T4# Dhamecha digs a good hook to Ashbrock's body.
#TD2# Dhamecha 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. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ashbrock wants to get back to his feet but Dhamecha is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Dhamecha content to stall in guard here. #SU2# Dhamecha stands up and waves to Ashbrock to follow him. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Ashbrock dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Ashbrock tries to bum rush Dhamecha with a series of wild strikes but Dhamecha uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dhamecha tries to counter with a clinch but Ashbrock shakes him off and moves away. Ashbrock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Ashbrock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Ashbrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ashbrock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Ashbrock looks to land a combination but Dhamecha avoids it well. Dhamecha now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Ashbrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dhamecha moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dhamecha dives in and grabs Ashbrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ashbrock pushes down on Dhamecha's head and hops out. Ted Ashbrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dhiren Dhamecha. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dhamecha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ashbrock as he jumps to the side. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dhamecha fails to land the takedown. Ashbrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dhamecha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1# Dhamecha misses with a takedown attempt - Ashbrock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Dhamecha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dhamecha closes the distance and clinches up with Ashbrock, looking for a takedown. Dhamecha pushes Ashbrock against the cage but Ashbrock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Ashbrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dhamecha slips a jab and a cross from Ashbrock.
Ashbrock throws a series of punches but Dhamecha moves out of range. Ashbrock misses with a double jab
and Dhamecha counters with a nice uppercut. Ashbrock misses with a combination
and Dhamecha counters with a lovely shot to the body. Dhamecha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ashbrock rather than just go for the knockout. Dhamecha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ashbrock pinned against the cage. Ashbrock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2# A punch combination from Ashbrock misses. Dhamecha fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Ashbrock looks to land a combination but Dhamecha avoids it well. Ashbrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dhamecha. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dhamecha is defended easily by Ashbrock. Ashbrock swinging wildly here.
Dhamecha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Dhamecha dodges the punch combination from Ashbrock.
#T3# Ashbrock misses with a few strikes there.
Dhamecha wants to clinch. Dhamecha shoots for a double leg takedown but Ashbrock sprawls well. He's pushed Dhamecha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ashbrock misses with a double jab.
Dhamecha closes the distance and clinches up with Ashbrock, looking for a takedown. Dhamecha pushes Ashbrock against the cage but Ashbrock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Ashbrock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ashbrock duly obliges. Dhamecha tries to clinch but Ashbrock moves out of range. Ashbrock swats away the attempt to clinch by Dhamecha. Dhamecha dodges the punch combination from Ashbrock.
#T4##CL2# Dhamecha instigates a clinch. Dhamecha trying to land knees to the body.
Dhamecha is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Ashbrock tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2# Dhamecha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dhamecha shoots in but no luck this time. Ashbrock throws a right hand that Dhamecha ducks under and follows up with a left that Dhamecha also avoids with ease. Dhamecha throws a leg kick but Ashbrock moved away. Ashbrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dhamecha throws out a counter right but Ashbrock avoids it with no problem. This has been an exciting period of action! Dhamecha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dhiren Dhamecha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ted Ashbrock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A right-left combo lands from Ashbrock.
And that's the end of the fight! Ted Ashbrock showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ashbrock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Ted Ashbrock! Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ted Ashbrock! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ted Ashbrock!
Ted Ashbrock wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1178 Round 1
Date: Jan 15, 2024 |
#R1# Ashbrock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zolghadr back to the cage. Ashbrock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Ashkon Zolghadr has been cut. Zolghadr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ashbrock but Ashbrock pushes him off and we're back to square one. Zolghadr getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Zolghadr fails with the takedown. Zolghadr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ashbrock avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashkon Zolghadr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zolghadr lands a jab-cross combination. Ashbrock throws a right and a left that both miss. Zolghadr fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ashbrock misses with a few strikes there.
Zolghadr is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Ashbrock throws a right and a left that both miss. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ashbrock throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Zolghadr stumbling backwards into the cage! Zolghadr bounces back off the cage towards Ashbrock, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Ashbrock lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Ashbrock celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ted Ashbrock! |
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