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Event:
QFC Tournament 1189 Round 2
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Sherman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Cobb takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sherman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Sherman backwards.
Sherman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Cobb pulls guard successfully.
Cobb wants to sweep but no luck.
Cobb throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sherman looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cobb's head.
Sherman controlling from the top position.
Sherman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Sherman looking to pass the guard.
Sherman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sherman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cobb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sherman on the ground.
Sherman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sherman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sherman trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cobb 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.
Sherman wants to pass the guard but Cobb is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sherman shoots for a double leg takedown but Cobb sprawls well. He's pushed Sherman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Sherman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cobb quickly recovers to half guard.
Sherman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Cobb looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sherman pushes past his half guard into mount! #T3#
Sherman scoring with strikes but Cobb is staying in there.
Sherman controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sherman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sherman with good strikes from the mount here!
Sherman lands a heavy elbow.
Sherman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sherman lands a big shot there that rocks Cobb but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sherman controlling the pace for now.
Cobb on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cobb tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Sherman lands a nice shot to the head.
Sherman controlling his opponent.
Cobb tries to lock up and control but Sherman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sherman breaks from Cobb's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sherman with shots to the head and body - Cobb looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sherman looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Sherman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sherman throws a chopping leg kick but Cobb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cobb is looking for a counter combo.
Nice sprawl there from Cobb as Sherman shoots in.
Cobb avoids a kick to the body.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sherman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sherman misses with a body shot.
Sherman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cobb with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Sherman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cobb manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cobb wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb dives in and grabs Sherman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sherman pushes down on Cobb's head and hops out.#TD2#
Sherman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sherman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cobb explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sherman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Sherman 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Sherman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cobb being controlled here, momentarily.
Sherman is continuing to stall.
Cobb trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sherman controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cobb keeping moving, preventing Sherman from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Sherman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Sherman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Sherman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Sherman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cobb being controlled for a moment.
Sherman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cobb keeps working. #T4#
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.
Sherman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sherman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cobb wants to hold on but Sherman pushes him away.
Sherman breaks from Cobb's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sherman working Cobb over with strikes here.
Sherman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Sherman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sherman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cobb has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cobb and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sherman keeps the fight on the outside.
Cobb lands a really nice looking cross but Sherman seems unphased.
Cobb shoots in for a double leg but Sherman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cobb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cobb wants it to stay on the feet.
Sherman thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it #CL#
and Cobb counters by moving into the clinch.
Cobb taking a breather.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Cobb jumps into guard, dragging Sherman to the mat.
Sherman is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb has momentary wrist control but Sherman slips an elbow through the middle.
Sherman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Cobb keeping moving, preventing Sherman from controlling successfully.
Sherman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sherman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cobb swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Cobb throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sherman escapes and throws Cobb's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Cobb's face as Sherman controls the position.
Sherman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cobb keeps working.
Sherman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Sherman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sherman controls the position.
Sherman is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB2#
Sherman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cobb, who protects the arm well.
Sherman 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.
Sherman advances to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Sherman is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Cobb is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Cobb flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Sherman anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Cobb and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Sherman slips an arm under Cobb chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Sherman has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Sherman is squeezing on Cobb like an anaconda would it's prey. Cobb fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonel Sherman! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1189 Round 1
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Cobb tries to sprawl out of it but Da Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cobb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt.
Cobb throws a counter combo.
Cobb tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cobb somewhat.
Cobb dives in for a single leg takedown but Da Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Da Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Da Silva. 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.
Da Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Da Silva clinches up with Cobb and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Cobb is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Cobb decides to pull guard.
Cobb keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Da Silva preventing the sweep.
Cobb wants to improve his position but instead Da Silva has moved into half guard.
Da Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cobb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Cobb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Cobb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cobb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Da Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Cobb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cobb working a defensive guard but Da Silva manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cobb is looking to regain half guard here but Da Silva keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Da Silva decides to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cobb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Da Silva pinned against the cage. Da Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cobb lands a head kick. Da Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cobb looks winded!
Cobb dives in and grabs Da Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes down on Cobb's head and hops out.
Da Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Silva misses the target.#CL#
Da Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Da Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
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 Juan Da Silva will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cobb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Silva.
Cobb closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Da Silva fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb tries to counter by closing the distance.
Da Silva looks for a takedown but Cobb sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Da Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cobb. #TD2#
Cobb scores with a takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Cobb looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cobb is aware though and is defending well.
Da Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Da Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
Da Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cobb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Cobb forces Da Silva back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Cobb pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Cobb is looking for a triangle but Da Silva pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Da Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Da Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Cobb keeps moving.
Cobb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Da Silva's guard. #REVB#
Da Silva is pulling down on Cobb's head. It's preventing any offense from Cobb, at least for the moment.
Da Silva'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.#T4#
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.
Cobb trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cobb.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Cobb from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobb won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cobb.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Korbin Cobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with the combination.
Da Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Cobb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Da Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cobb swivels and escapes.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick by Da Silva misses
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobb shoots in but no luck this time.
Da Silva is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cobb rushes Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cobb is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Da Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Cobb pulls guard successfully.
Cobb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva is one step ahead there. #T1#
Cobb wants to get back to his feet but Da Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Da Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Da Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Da Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cobb takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cobb tries for a takedown but Da Silva manages to get underhooks.
Juan Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korbin Cobb.
Da Silva has had enough of the clinch but Cobb keeps him there for the moment.
Cobb is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Da Silva gets underhooks to prevent Cobb's takedown attempt.
Cobb prevents Da Silva from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Cobb is pressed up against the cage. Da Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cobb down to the mat. Cobb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Da Silva quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Da Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobb is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Da Silva clinches up against the cage.
Da Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobb is defending well for now.
Cobb prevents a takedown attempt there.
Da Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Da Silva jumps guard but Cobb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Cobb's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Da Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
Cobb stalling in the clinch but Da Silva improves position.
Da Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cobb.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Silva's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Korbin Cobb.
I think Cobb 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Korbin Cobb!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Korbin Cobb!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Korbin Cobb!
Korbin Cobb wins by unanimous decision! |
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