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Event:
QFC Tournament 1191 Round 4
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dover's half guard.
Jones prevents Dover from improving his position.#SUB#
Dover looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dover is not content to let Jones control the position.
Dover tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Jones is working for a kimura but Dover is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Dover actively working from the bottom here.
Jones prevents Dover from improving his position.#SUB#
Dover actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dover actively working from the bottom here.
Jones moves into full mount! Dover won't be happy about that!
Jones prevents Dover from getting the reversal.#T2#
Jones moves to back control. #SUB2#
Jones is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dover has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dover tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Jones looking for the RNC.
Dover manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by Dover.
Jones looking to control.
#T3#
Jones keeping full guard, as Dover tries to pass.
Dover slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Dover is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dover to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dover is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Dover.
Jones wants to improve his position but Dover is controlling well.
Jones looks winded!#SUB#
Dover is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dover. #T4#
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dover is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Dover wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Dover is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dover is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dover is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but King Kong Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dover.
#TD2#
Dover gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Dover had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.#SUB#
Dover working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dover looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1##SUB#
Dover had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.#SUB#
Dover looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones takes a little break here. Dover wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dover tries to improve position but can't.
King Kong Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Dover is defending well.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dover keeps working.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Dover is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Dover manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Dover actively working from the bottom here.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Dover is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dover moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Dover is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.#T4##SUB#
Dover looking for a triangle here. Jones is fighting it but it looks tight! Dover pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jones is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tom Dover! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1191 Round 3
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Abbott gets a clinch.
Abbott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dover goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abbott prevents it.
Abbott effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Abbott breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Abbott manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dover on his heels. He'll look to pass Dover's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Dover has his foot on Abbott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abbott works his way back into a safe position though.
Abbott content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Dover throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott distracts Dover with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1##SUB#
Dover escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abbott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Abbott stands up from Dover's guard - Abbott perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Abbott instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Abbott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Dover tries to keep at a distance but Abbott has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Abbott jumps guard and drags Dover to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2##SUB#
Dover thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Abbott trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Dover is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abbott is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abbott has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Abbott is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dover has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Abbott is looking to defend but Dover has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Abbott! Dover pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Abbott taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Dover! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1191 Round 2
Date: Jun 28, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Brichta clinches up with Dover and pushes him back against the cage.
Dover tries to pull guard but Brichta won't allow it.
Dover tries for a takedown but Brichta manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Brichta breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Brichta moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Brichta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brichta connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brichta!
Brichta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brichta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Brichta moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dover jumps guard but Brichta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Dover. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Brichta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Brichta moves into range and clinches up with Dover.
Dover jumps guard but Brichta stands there with Dover around his waist. Dover gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Brichta is leaning against Dover and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Brichta decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Brichta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dover pushing down on Brichta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Dover wants to work for an arm triangle but Brichta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dover has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Brichta defend it? Dover steps over the head and cranks it - Brichta is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dover!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Dover! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1191 Round 1
Date: Jun 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Robertson tries a head kick but it misses.
And Dover tries to counter it with a takedown but Robertson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Robertson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dover wants to counter with a clinch but Robertson pushes him away.
Dover moves out of range of the leg kick from Robertson.#TD#
Robertson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dover is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Robertson off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Dover working for a choke but Robertson is defending well.
Robertson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Robertson tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Robertson is in a bad position with Dover working for a choke. Robertson manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robertson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Dover keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dover looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Dover isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Robertson stacks Dover on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Robertson!
Dover is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Robertson is looking to take a break and control but Dover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dover tries to buck Robertson off but Robertson is having none of it.
Robertson controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robertson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robertson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dover regains half guard.#SUB2#
Dover actively working from the bottom here.
Robertson controlling the action here. #SU#
Robertson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Robertson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dover takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Tom Dover has been cut.
Dover walks into a stiff left hand from Robertson.#TD#
Robertson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dover manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4##SUB2#
Dover had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robertson defends it easily.
Robertson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Robertson is sitting in close to Dover's body. Dover has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Robertson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Robertson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dover.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tom Dover! |
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