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Event:
HFA 9
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Dabija closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Walker's guard.
Walker controlling the position.
Walker keeping full guard, as Dabija tries to pass.
Walker looking to control.
#SUB#
Dabija is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dabija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dabija is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Walker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T1##SUB2#
Walker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dabija defends it easily.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dabija's guard. #REVB#
Dabija is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dabija looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Dabija looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker postures up.
#T2#
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dabija swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dabija tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dabija keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dabija is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
Dabija is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Dabija working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dabija has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Dabija looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Walker passes into side control.
Walker taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Walker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dabija is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dabija tries to buck Walker off but Walker is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Dabija's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Dabija gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dabija looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dabija trying to control here.
#SU2#
Walker escapes and gets back to his feet.
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 Marius Dabija will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dabija is defended easily by Walker.
Dabija shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Walker as Dabija shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marius Dabija. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dabija looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Dabija from controlling successfully.
Dabija wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dabija is stalling in the full guard.
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but Dabija is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Walker keeping full guard, as Dabija tries to pass.
Walker striking off his back but it's not causing Dabija any problems.
Marius Dabija overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dabija wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dabija haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Dabija thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dabija looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dabija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dabija shoots for a takedown but Walker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dabija doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Walker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dabija wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Dabija advances position into side control!
Walker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dabija off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Walker looking for the choke from the back.
Dabija tries to escape the position.
Walker struggling to keep hold of the position.
Walker doesn't have the hooks in and Dabija manages to turn into his guard.
Dabija showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Walker keeping full guard, as Dabija tries to pass.
Walker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Walker has his foot on Dabija's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dabija works his way back into a safe position though.
Dabija engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dabija wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Dabija sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Dabija from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dabija drops back looking for a leg! Walker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walker manages to kick Dabija off! Dabija jumps back into Walker's guard.
Walker is trying to control the position but Dabija postures up.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Dabija is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dabija sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Walker's guard.
Dabija is keen to just control but Walker is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dabija seems to be working for a kimura but Walker defends the submission attempt.
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 Marius Dabija will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dabija fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Walker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dabija has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dabija looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dabija is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dabija avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Walker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dabija doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walker. #T1#
Walker prevents Dabija from improving his position.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Dabija is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dabija is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dabija avoid being mounted?
Walker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Dabija is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walker is thwarting Dabija's attempts to control the position.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dabija keeps working. #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.
Walker trying to mount his opponent but Dabija defends it.
Dabija trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
#SUB#
Dabija looking for submissions off his back.
Dabija trying to control here.
#SUB#
Dabija looking for submissions off his back.
Walker prevents Dabija from improving his position.#T3#
Walker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dabija is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dabija drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Walker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Dabija jumps guard.
#T4##SUB#
Dabija had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dabija swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dabija keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dabija is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dabija throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Walker escapes and throws Dabija's legs to the side, diving into side control!
German Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker cracks Dabija with a big right hand but Dabija just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that's the end of the fight!
German Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dabija has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marius Dabija!
After winning the bout, Marius Dabija 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 1191 Round 2
Date: Jun 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Walker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Daerji defends well and Walker ends up having to push Daerji into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daerji throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Daerji shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Daerji.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daerji.
Daerji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Daerji fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walker, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Daerji breaks the clinch.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daerji.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xi Daerji. 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.
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daerji wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Daerji moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Walker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Daerji regains guard.
Daerji wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Daerji. No joy for Walker on that attempt.
Daerji tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walker defends well and Daerji ends up having to push Walker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daerji is defending well for now.
Walker tries to stall but Daerji uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daerji controlling the action here for a moment.
Walker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daerji has him pressed against the cage.
Walker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Walker prevents Daerji from breaking the clinch.
Walker trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Daerji closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.#T2#
Walker is trying to pull guard but Daerji has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Daerji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daerji misses with a kick to the body.
Daerji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walker dives in for a single leg takedown but Daerji sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Walker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daerji avoids it really well and circles away.
Daerji with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daerji scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker goes for a double leg but Daerji avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daerji continues to drive forward.#T3#
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Daerji shows good takedown defense.
Daerji is looking to counter the offense by Walker and move into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daerji.
Walker takes a swing at Daerji's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Daerji moves into range and clinches up with Walker.
Walker is trying to pull guard but Daerji has him pressed against the cage.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Daerji is controlling him.#BC2#
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Walker fails with the takedown.
Daerji went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Walker is looking to clinch but Daerji is avoiding it.
Walker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
Daerji tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walker defends well and Daerji ends up having to push Walker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walker throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Daerji breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daerji checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Walker tries to clinch up.
Daerji fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daerji tries to land a front kick but Walker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Daerji.
Walker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Walker shoots in but Daerji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A low kick from Daerji is predictable there #TD2#
and Walker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Daerji pushes Walker off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xi Daerji dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daerji as he avoids it easily.
Daerji shoots in but no luck this time.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daerji keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daerji swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Horrible takedown attempt by Daerji or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xi Daerji. 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.#CL#
Daerji moves into the clinch.
Daerji slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Walker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daerji walks away with a smile on his face. Walker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Walker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Daerji gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Daerji's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Walker is trying to break free.
Walker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daerji smiles and moves away.
Walker closes the distance and clinches up with Daerji, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes Daerji against the cage but Daerji circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daerji feinted with a counter takedown.
Daerji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
#T2##CL#
Daerji moves into the clinch.
Daerji manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Daerji has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Walker is trying to break free.
Daerji is trying to pull guard but Walker has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Daerji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker tries to clinch but Daerji is having none of it.
Daerji fails with the takedown.
Daerji fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Daerji stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daerji wants it to stay on the feet.
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daerji but Daerji pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daerji half committed to a counter leg kick.
Walker throws a shot from downtown. Daerji moves away and avoids it.
Walker shoots for a takedown but Daerji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daerji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?
Walker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daerji swivels and escapes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Daerji has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Walker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T4#
Walker trying to control the hands but Daerji won't let him.
Daerji has the hooks in. Walker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Walker is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker breaks Daerji's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xi Daerji dominated that second round.
That's time! Daerji's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Daerji closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.
Walker has Daerji pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daerji manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Walker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daerji prevents it.
Walker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daerji to keep the fight standing.
Xi Daerji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of German Walker.
Daerji avoiding damage as Walker throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Daerji gets control of Walker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Daerji will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Walker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daerji has a closed guard, preventing Walker from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daerji manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Walker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Daerji's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but Daerji is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Daerji throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daerji tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daerji has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Walker is proving hard to escape from.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Walker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker shoots for a takedown but Daerji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Walker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daerji's waist but Daerji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
Daerji looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daerji dives in for a single leg takedown but Walker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Walker is trying to maintain a safe position but Daerji gets an underhook and turns Walker into the cage.
Daerji leaning against his opponent.
Daerji tries for a takedown but Walker manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Daerji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Daerji pushes him off.
Daerji swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walker sprawls well. Walker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daerji gets slowly back to his feet.
Walker is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Walker.
Daerji throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Xi Daerji is winning the standup battle so far.
Daerji with a nice cross.
Daerji stuffs the takedown attempt from Walker. Walker gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Daerji shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walker wants to counter with a clinch but Daerji pushes him away.
Xi Daerji is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daerji swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daerji makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daerji defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.
Daerji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daerji throws a head kick that misses.
Walker throws a series of punches but Daerji avoids them all with ease.
Daerji is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Daerji sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daerji but Daerji pushes him off and we're back to square one.
German Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xi Daerji is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Daerji has closed the distance and engaged Walker in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xi Daerji showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daerji has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Xi Daerji!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Xi Daerji!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Xi Daerji!
Xi Daerji wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1191 Round 1
Date: Jun 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Walker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moody is trying to defend but Walker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker trying to pass the guard but Moody defending well.
Walker content to control rather than advance.
Moody is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moody!
Walker scoring with strikes but Moody is staying in there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Walker is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Walker extends the arm and Moody is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). German Walker! |
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