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Event:
QFC Tournament 1187 Round 4
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Messi shoots in looking for a takedown but Laxson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Messi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Laxson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Messi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Messi looking for a guillotine here but Laxson defends easily.
Laxson wants to control from the top but Messi keeps moving.
Laxson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Messi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laxson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laxson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laxson trying to control the position from guard on top but Messi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Laxson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Laxson tries for a kimura but Messi is defending well.
Laxson is looking to take a break and control but Messi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Messi regains half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laxson is trying to control. Messi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Messi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Laxson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Messi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laxson.
Messi landing a few short strikes.
Messi trying to control from the bottom.
Messi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Laxson. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laxson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Messi has his hands on Laxson's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Messi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Laxson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Laxson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Messi connects with a decent elbow.
Messi landing strikes.
Laxson tries to bench press Messi off him but Messi keeps the position. #T4#
Laxson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Messi landing strikes.
Laxson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Messi is looking for a kimura but Laxson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Messi to get the leverage.
Messi content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Leonard Messi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Messi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Messi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Laxson did well to prevent Messi getting side control.
Laxson is trying to escape back to his feet but Messi uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Messi is putting a hurting on Laxson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Messi trying to control the action but Laxson is working from the bottom.
Messi controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Messi trying to control the action but Laxson is working from the bottom.
Messi wants to stand but Laxson has his arm trapped. #T1#
A lull in the action here as Messi stalls from top position.
Leonard Messi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laxson is looking for a sweep.
Laxson is still trying to improve position.
Laxson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Messi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laxson can do to turn this around?
Laxson tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Messi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Laxson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Laxson is trying to control Messi's posture but Messi avoids it.
Laxson is looking to regain half guard here but Messi keeps moving and retains side control.
Messi scoring with punches and elbows.
Messi wants to stand but Laxson has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Laxson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Laxson is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Messi avoids the head kick by Laxson.
#TD2#
Laxson gets a double leg takedown into Messi's guard.
Laxson is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Messi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Messi wants to stand but Laxson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Messi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Messi pushing down on Laxson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Messi trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Messi passes to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Messi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Laxson.
Messi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laxson.
Laxson fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonard Messi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Messi gets a clinch.
Messi is struggling to control the position.
Laxson stops a takedown attempt from Messi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Messi successfully pulls guard.
Laxson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Messi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Messi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Messi tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Messi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Messi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laxson defends it easily.
Laxson trying to control the position from guard on top but Messi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laxson postures up in Messi's guard and throws a big left but Messi blocks it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Messi has his hands on Laxson's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Laxson leaves Messi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Messi shoots in for a takedown but Laxson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Messi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Messi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laxson swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laxson missing with a left hand there. Messi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laxson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Messi.
Laxson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Messi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Laxson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Laxson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Messi stuffs the takedown attempt from Laxson. Laxson gets slowly back to his feet. #T3##CL#
Messi darts in and clinches Laxson up against the cage.#BC#
Messi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laxson shoots for a double leg takedown but Messi sprawls well. He's pushed Laxson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Messi rushes Laxson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Messi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Laxson. No joy for Messi on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Laxson or perhaps it was just good defense by Messi, which made it look bad. #CL#
Messi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laxson, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Laxson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laxson takes a knee right on the jaw!
#TD#
Messi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Laxson trying to control the position from guard on top but Messi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Messi trying to keep a closed guard but Laxson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Laxson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Messi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Messi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Messi! #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Messi tries to stand but Laxson is controlling his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Messi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Messi, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Leonard Messi!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Leonard Messi!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Leonard Messi!
Leonard Messi wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1187 Round 3
Date: Apr 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Laxson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Laxson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Laxson eats them both and turns towards Lee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Laxson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Laxson back into the cage.
Laxson tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
Jae Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalton Laxson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to break free but Laxson has control.
Laxson wants to stall.
Laxson looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Laxson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1##BC2#
Laxson breaks the clinch.
Laxson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laxson wants it to stay on the feet.
Laxson throws a counter combo.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Laxson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laxson leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laxson sprawls well. Laxson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laxson is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Laxson circles away and we're back to standing.
Laxson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lee will feel that in the morning.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Laxson slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Jae Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Laxson 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.
Laxson controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Laxson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Laxson from controlling successfully.
Laxson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laxson won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Laxson wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lee is looking to clinch but Laxson is avoiding it.
Laxson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laxson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laxson is defended easily by Lee.#T4#
Lee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lee duly obliges.
Laxson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Laxson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Lee wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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 Jae Lee 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##CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Laxson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Laxson is defending well.#BC2#
Laxson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laxson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jae Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laxson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laxson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laxson tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily#CL#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee. #T1#
Laxson tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Laxson lands a takedown into guard.
Laxson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Laxson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laxson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Laxson dives into side control.
#T2#
Lee is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Laxson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Laxson goes for an armbar but Lee turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lee.
Laxson is trying to keep Lee in close.
#SU#
Lee stands and steps away. Laxson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laxson is breathing heavily.#T3##CL#
Lee pushes Laxson up against the cage in a clinch.
Laxson is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee is looking for a takedown.
Lee is trying to drag Laxson to the mat but Laxson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Come on Laxson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Laxson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4##TD#
Lee pulls Laxson into guard.
Dalton Laxson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laxson controls the pace.#SUB#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laxson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Laxson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Laxson tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laxson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jae Lee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Laxson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Laxson getting side control.
Lee makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Laxson shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Lee shoots in but Laxson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Laxson, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Laxson against the cage but Laxson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jae Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Laxson drives through with a takedown into Lee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laxson slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laxson in particular looking to stall.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laxson.
Laxson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee tries to roll over but Laxson keeps him under control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lee is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Laxson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Laxson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Lee is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Laxson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dalton Laxson!
Dalton Laxson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1187 Round 2
Date: Apr 22, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Mantiinium has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Laxson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mantiinium trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mantiinium trying to control the position from guard on top but Laxson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantiinium working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laxson trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Laxson working for a triangle but Mantiinium defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mantiinium avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mantiinium looking to sit in guard and control but Laxson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Laxson looking to pass the guard.
Laxson wants to control from the top but Mantiinium keeps moving.
Laxson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Mantiinium.
Laxson trying to control the action but Mantiinium is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mantiinium trying to control here.
Laxson is taking a breather. Mantiinium says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Laxson prevents Mantiinium from improving his position.
Laxson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mantiinium pushes Laxson off looking to stand but Laxson dives back in and keeps control.
Laxson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB#
Mantiinium actively working from the bottom here.
Mantiinium tries to get to full guard but Laxson has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Laxson moves into range and clinches up with Mantiinium.
Mantiinium wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Laxson misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Laxson breaks from the clinch.
Mantiinium shoots in and drives through. Laxson sprawls well.
Mantiinium scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Mantiinium misses with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laxson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mantiinium - the referee stops the clock and Laxson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mantiinium. Laxson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laxson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantiinium.
Mantiinium is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laxson.
Laxson fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Laxson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Laxson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantiinium trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Laxson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mantiinium fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laxson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mantiinium.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Laxson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Laxson shoots in but Mantiinium avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mantiinium fails to land the takedown.
Mantiinium connects with a single shot there.
Laxson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Mantiinium to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Laxson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mantiinium is trying to defend but Laxson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantiinium is looking to control Laxson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mantiinium avoid being mounted?#T1#
Laxson is pressing down on Mantiinium's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mantiinium is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Laxson seems to be working for a kimura but Mantiinium defends the submission attempt.
Mantiinium tries to get to full guard but Laxson has control of the leg.
Dalton Laxson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laxson is keen to just control but Mantiinium is a slippery customer.
Mantiinium is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mantiinium keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laxson wants to free his trapped foot but Mantiinium is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Laxson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mantiinium doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laxson.
Mantiinium is looking for a sweep. Laxson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Laxson is taking a breather. Mantiinium says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mantiinium wants to improve his position but Laxson is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Mantiinium gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Laxson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Laxson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Laxson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
Laxson decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Laxson feints and as Mantiinium raises his hands in defense, Laxson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laxson stopping the sweep attempt from Mantiinium.#SUB2#
Laxson drops back looking for a leg! Mantiinium is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mantiinium manages to kick Laxson off! Laxson jumps back into Mantiinium's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mantiinium lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Laxson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mantiinium doesn't manage to clinch there - Laxson circles away.
Mantiinium defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laxson.
Laxson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laxson is looking to clinch.
Laxson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mantiinium is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laxson.
Laxson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantiinium fails to pull guard.
Come on Mantiinium - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Laxson is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Mantiinium fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antilliar Mantiinium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mantiinium gets underhooks to prevent Laxson's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Laxson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mantiinium tries to clinch but Laxson moves out of range.
Laxson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mantiinium.
Laxson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Laxson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mantiinium tries to counter by clinching up but Laxson breaks away and moves out of range.
Mantiinium tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Laxson pushes Mantiinium up against the cage in a clinch.
Mantiinium is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laxson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Laxson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Laxson jumps guard but Mantiinium turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laxson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mantiinium is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laxson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mantiinium wants to stall.
Mantiinium wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Mantiinium pulls guard successfully.
Mantiinium wants to stand and escape but Laxson is having none of it.
Laxson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Laxson stands up and waves to Mantiinium to follow him. #T3#
Laxson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mantiinium swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mantiinium shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laxson but Laxson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Laxson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mantiinium tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Laxson moves to back control.
Laxson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mantiinium's body.
Mantiinium trying to control the position but Laxson manages to sink in the hooks. #T4##SUB2#
Laxson working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Mantiinium is doing well to defend. Laxson seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Mantiinium is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dalton Laxson!
Dalton Laxson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1187 Round 1
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Ching Dong gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Ching Dong pulls guard effortlessly.
Ching Dong keeping moving, preventing Laxson from controlling successfully.
Ching Dong pulls Laxson in to control the position.
Laxson wants to control from the top but Ching Dong keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laxson controlling from the top position.
Ching Dong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laxson is one step ahead there. #T1#
Ching Dong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laxson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ching Dong fails with a takedown attempt.
Ching Dong tries for a takedown but Laxson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Laxson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laxson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laxson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yong Ching Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ching Dong. #T2##TD2#
Laxson shoots in and bounces Ching Dong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Laxson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ching Dong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laxson has managed to get both his arms back between Ching Dong's legs - danger averted.
Laxson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laxson wants to control from the top but Ching Dong keeps moving.
Laxson content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Ching Dong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laxson defends it easily.#T3#
Laxson postures up.
Ching Dong wants to stand up but Laxson is controlling him.
Laxson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ching Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ching Dong seems keen to control Laxson's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ching Dong wants to stand and escape but Laxson is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laxson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ching Dong circles away.
#CL#
Laxson tries to keep at a distance but Ching Dong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ching Dong tries to pull guard but Laxson won't allow it.
Ching Dong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laxson walks away with a smile on his face. Ching Dong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Laxson has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Ching Dong counters by moving into the clinch.
Ching Dong has Laxson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laxson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laxson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ching Dong to keep the fight standing.
Laxson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ching Dong to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Ching Dong pulls guard effortlessly.
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 Yong Ching Dong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Laxson feints and as Ching Dong raises his hands in defense, Laxson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ching Dong working a defensive guard here.
Ching Dong is really struggling to control Laxson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ching Dong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ching Dong wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Laxson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Laxson shoots in and bounces Ching Dong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ching Dong trying to keep a closed guard but Laxson is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Laxson trying to control but Ching Dong is working from the bottom.
Ching Dong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laxson controls the pace.
Ching Dong is trying to control the position but Laxson postures up.
Ching Dong wants to sweep here but Laxson controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ching Dong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ching Dong lands a nice shot that snaps Laxson's head back.
#CL#
Ching Dong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ching Dong looking for a takedown.
Laxson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Laxson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ching Dong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laxson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ching Dong shoots for a double leg takedown but Laxson sprawls well. He's pushed Ching Dong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yong Ching Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ching Dong moves into range and clinches up with Laxson.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laxson.
Ching Dong landing knees to the head.
#BC2#
Laxson breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Laxson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Laxson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laxson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalton Laxson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ching Dong slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laxson slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Laxson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ching Dong is trying to control but can't.
Ching Dong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ching Dong is looking for a sweep. Laxson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laxson stops Ching Dong from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Laxson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Laxson connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Laxson gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Laxson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ching Dong is just riding it out for now. Laxson eventually gives up the hold.
Ching Dong is looking for a sweep. Laxson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Laxson wants to take a breather but Ching Dong is having none of it.
Ching Dong trying to hold on to Laxson's head to control him but Laxson postures up.
Ching Dong wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Laxson seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ching Dong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ching Dong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Laxson defends well and Ching Dong ends up having to push Laxson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Laxson jumps guard but Ching Dong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ching Dong tries to pull guard but Laxson holds him up against the cage and eventually Ching Dong drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Laxson can't get the takedown.
Ching Dong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laxson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yong Ching Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Laxson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ching Dong is looking for a sweep. Laxson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laxson controlling the action here.
Ching Dong trying to control from the bottom.
Ching Dong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laxson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laxson looks to land a strike but Ching Dong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Laxson wants to control from the top but Ching Dong keeps moving.
Ching Dong 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Laxson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ching Dong did well to prevent Laxson getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laxson is looking to take a break and control but Ching Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ching Dong is trying to stand.
Ching Dong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laxson. #T4#
Ching Dong manages to get to full guard.
Laxson wants to control from the top but Ching Dong keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ching Dong managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Ching Dong closes the distance and pushes Laxson back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dalton Laxson.
I think Laxson 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Dalton Laxson!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Dalton Laxson!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Dalton Laxson!
Dalton Laxson wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Dalton Laxson 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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