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Event:
QFC Tournament 1191 Round 2
Date: Jun 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Jones gets the takedown into side control. Jones tries to advance position but instead Clewlow slips a leg back in to half guard. Clewlow trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
#SUB2# Clewlow actively working from the bottom here. Clewlow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones. #SUB# Jones is trying for a kimura here. Clewlow looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jones wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). King Kong Jones! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1191 Round 1
Date: Jun 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Rodgers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodgers lands in his opponent's guard. Clewlow scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rodgers shoots for a takedown but Clewlow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clewlow paws at him with a jab and circles away. Clewlow scores with the left hand. Rodgers knows he should have avoided that one. Rodgers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Rodgers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodgers wants it to stay on the feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! That kick from Rodgers tenderised Clewlow's leg. Clewlow is trying to keep his angry face on. Rodgers misses with a takedown #CL2# and Clewlow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clewlow. Rodgers prevents the takedown attempt.
Clewlow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodgers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Ralph Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Woody Clewlow. Rodgers is trying to pull guard but Clewlow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##TD2# Clewlow manages to pull guard.
#ES2# Clewlow is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rodgers presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Clewlow tries to break the clinch but Rodgers is controlling the position. Rodgers fails to pull guard.
Clewlow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rodgers is defending well. Rodgers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clewlow walks away with a smile on his face. Rodgers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Clewlow throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Clewlow clinches up against the cage. Clewlow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodgers prevents it.
Rodgers is trying to drag Clewlow to the mat but Clewlow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Rodgers is trying to force a seperation but Clewlow has the dominant position.#T2# Rodgers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clewlow walks away with a smile on his face. Rodgers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Clewlow avoids the head kick by Rodgers.
Rodgers sets himself, and Clewlow steps forward looking for the clinch! Rodgers avoids it this time. Rodgers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clewlow.
Clewlow shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodgers tries to sprawl out of it but Clewlow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodgers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Clewlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2# Clewlow darts in and clinches Rodgers up against the cage.#T3# Clewlow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Rodgers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clewlow smiles and moves away.
#TD# Rodgers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Rodgers in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Clewlow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodgers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Clewlow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Rodgers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU# Rodgers decides to return to a standing position. #T4# Rodgers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clewlow. Rodgers is looking for a counter combo. Clewlow looks winded! Horrible takedown attempt by Rodgers or perhaps it was just good defense by Clewlow, which made it look bad. #TD# Rodgers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Clewlow did well to prevent Rodgers getting side control. Clewlow has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rodgers is on him like a limpet, forcing Clewlow back against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rodgers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clewlow to keep the fight standing. Rodgers can't break the clinch.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clewlow avoids it. Rodgers takes a shot to the head. Clewlow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodgers avoids it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Woody Clewlow dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2# Clewlow has managed to clinch.
Rodgers tries to stall but Clewlow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rodgers is trying to pull guard but Clewlow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Rodgers is trying to pull guard but Clewlow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Clewlow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Clewlow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rodgers with a lazy takedown attempt and Clewlow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Rodgers. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rodgers looks for a takedown but Clewlow sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clewlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Clewlow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Clewlow closes the distance and clinches. #T1# Rodgers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clewlow avoids it. Rodgers gets underhooks to prevent Clewlow's takedown attempt.
Rodgers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clewlow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Rodgers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodgers tries to circle away but Clewlow has him pinned against the cage. Clewlow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clewlow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodgers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clewlow tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodgers shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Rodgers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Clewlow wants a takedown.
Clewlow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Rodgers is trying to pull guard but Clewlow has him pressed against the cage. Rodgers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clewlow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2# Clewlow ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clewlow no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Rodgers wants to control from the top but Clewlow keeps moving. #T3# Rodgers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clewlow swivels though and keeps the full guard. Clewlow managing to control the position. Clewlow keeping full guard, as Rodgers tries to pass. Rodgers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Rodgers working some strikes from top position.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Clewlow pulls Rodgers in close to prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Clewlow tries to bum rush Rodgers with a series of wild strikes but Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Clewlow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Clewlow is looking to clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Rodgers misses the target.#TD# Rodgers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rodgers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Rodgers working the strikes but Clewlow uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Clewlow is pressing down on Rodgers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Clewlow wants to sweep but no luck. Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Clewlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Woody Clewlow 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# Clewlow throws a head kick but Rodgers moves out of range.
Clewlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clewlow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clewlow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Rodgers tries to clinch but Clewlow is having none of it. #TD# Rodgers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Rodgers controlling the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodgers is stalling here. Clewlow is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rodgers seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Clewlow has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Rodgers sneaks back into half guard.#T1# Clewlow wants to pass to mount but Rodgers is defending the position. Clewlow not landing any meaningful shots this time. Rodgers tries to roll over but Clewlow keeps him under control.#SU2# Clewlow postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rodgers to stand up. Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Clewlow moves into the clinch.#BC# Rodgers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Clewlow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodgers defends well and Clewlow ends up having to push Rodgers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2# Rodgers with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Clewlow counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rodgers letting Clewlow take a breather here.#TD2# Clewlow jumps into guard, dragging Rodgers to the mat.
Rodgers is looking to stand up but Clewlow won't let him. Rodgers wants to stand and escape but instead Clewlow has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Rodgers wants to stand and escape but Clewlow is having none of it. Rodgers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clewlow on the ground. Clewlow with a flurry of punches that miss. Rodgers is looking to sweep but instead, Clewlow has passed into half guard.
#T3##SU2# Clewlow escapes and gets back to his feet. Clewlow shoots for a takedown but Rodgers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Ralph Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Woody Clewlow. Rodgers fails with the takedown. Clewlow wants to counter the offense by Rodgers and move into the clinch position.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2# Clewlow drags the fight down to the ground.
Rodgers preventing the sweep. #T4# Rodgers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Rodgers trying to control but Clewlow is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Clewlow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodgers's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rodgers is looking to work some ground and pound but Clewlow has wrist control. Ralph Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Woody Clewlow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Woody Clewlow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Clewlow 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Woody Clewlow! Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Woody Clewlow! Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Woody Clewlow!
Woody Clewlow wins by unanimous decision! |
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