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Event:
QFC Tournament 1201 Round 2
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Arkoyan clinches with his opponent.
Buffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Arkoyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buffs misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Buffs misses the target.
Buffs misses with a body shot
and Arkoyan counters with a low kick, right behind Buffs 's knee.
Arkoyan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arkoyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Buffs.
Buffs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arkoyan.
Arkoyan slips a straight right by Buffs.
Arkoyan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buffs defends it well.
Buffs looks to score with a jab to the body but Arkoyan is just out of range.#TD2#
Arkoyan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Buffs's guard.#SU2#
Arkoyan stands up from Buffs's guard - Arkoyan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cartier Buffs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Arkoyan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buffs's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arkoyan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Arkoyan is looking to work some ground and pound but Buffs has wrist control.#SUB#
Buffs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arkoyan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Arkoyan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buffs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arkoyan has managed to get both his arms back between Buffs's legs - danger averted.
Buffs looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Arkoyan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Arkoyan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Arkoyan shoots in and gets a takedown into Buffs's guard.
Buffs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arkoyan is one step ahead there.
Arkoyan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Buffs has his foot on Arkoyan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arkoyan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Arkoyan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Buffs to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Arkoyan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Buffs pulls down on the head and he's put Arkoyan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cartier Buffs! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1201 Round 1
Date: Aug 09, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Arkoyan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Arkoyan jumps guard.
Abduvalev wants to control from the top but Arkoyan keeps moving.
Arkoyan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Arkoyan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abduvalev looking to pass the guard. #T1##ES#
Arkoyan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Abduvalev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arkoyan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Abduvalev is keeping busy.
Abduvalev prevents the takedown attempt.
Abduvalev has had enough of the clinch but Arkoyan keeps him there for the moment.
Abduvalev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abduvalev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Arkoyan tries to pull guard but Abduvalev holds him up against the cage and eventually Arkoyan drops back down to his feet.
Arkoyan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abduvalev pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zyary Arkoyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Abduvalev as Arkoyan shoots in.
As Arkoyan backs off Abduvalev throws a huge counter combo but Arkoyan manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Arkoyan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abduvalev.
Arkoyan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abduvalev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arkoyan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Abduvalev looks for the body kick but Arkoyan saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Abduvalev. No joy for Arkoyan on that attempt.
Arkoyan throws a nice looking combination but Abduvalev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Abduvalev clinches up with Arkoyan and pushes him back against the cage.
Arkoyan wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Arkoyan breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abduvalev.
Abduvalev throws a head kick that misses. #T3##CL2#
Abduvalev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arkoyan, pushing him back against the cage.
Abduvalev tries to circle away but Arkoyan has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Arkoyan fails to land. #TD2#
Abduvalev pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Arkoyan 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.
Abduvalev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arkoyan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arkoyan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB2#
Abduvalev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arkoyan defends it easily.
Abduvalev can't keep his opponent in guard - Arkoyan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abduvalev is trying to control but can't.
#SU#
Arkoyan escapes and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abduvalev tries to close the distance and clinch but Arkoyan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arkoyan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abduvalev fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zyary Arkoyan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Arkoyan. That's going to slow Abduvalev down.
Abduvalev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arkoyan defends well and Abduvalev ends up having to push Arkoyan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Abduvalev moves into the clinch.
Abduvalev keeps control of Arkoyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abduvalev is trying to pull guard but Arkoyan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abduvalev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zyary Arkoyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Abduvalev.
Abduvalev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arkoyan smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Abduvalev moves into the clinch.
Arkoyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abduvalev can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Arkoyan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Abduvalev uses from the top position.
Abduvalev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arkoyan is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Arkoyan pulls Abduvalev in close to his closed guard and prevents Abduvalev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Abduvalev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abduvalev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arkoyan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abduvalev throws a big elbow that misses.
Arkoyan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Abduvalev is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Arkoyan seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Abduvalev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Arkoyan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abduvalev is just riding it out for now. Arkoyan eventually gives up the hold.
Arkoyan controlling the action here.
Abduvalev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arkoyan is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Arkoyan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arkoyan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abduvalev is trying to control but Arkoyan manages to pass to mount!
Abduvalev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arkoyan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arkoyan unloads with some shots from mount but Abduvalev bucks and avoids them well.
Zyary Arkoyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abduvalev is trying desperately to improve position.
Abduvalev wants to control but Arkoyan is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Arkoyan is working for a guillotine from mount but Abduvalev frees his head quite easily.
Abduvalev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zyary Arkoyan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Arkoyan fails with the takedown
and Abduvalev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arkoyan thinking.
Abduvalev doesn't manage to clinch there - Arkoyan circles away.
Zyary Arkoyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arkoyan keeps Abduvalev at a distance using the push kick.
Abduvalev throws a body kick that misses.
Arkoyan has his takedown stuffed
and Abduvalev counters with a left and a right that stings Arkoyan.
Arkoyan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abduvalev defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zyary Arkoyan. 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.#CL2#
Abduvalev moves into range and clinches up with Arkoyan.#T1#
Arkoyan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abduvalev after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Arkoyan successfully pulls guard.
Abduvalev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Abduvalev looking to pass the guard.
Abduvalev wants to stand and escape but instead Arkoyan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Arkoyan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arkoyan forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Arkoyan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Abduvalev is trying to maintain the position but Arkoyan is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arkoyan prevents Abduvalev from improving his position.
Abduvalev is trying to control but can't.
Abduvalev is looking for a sweep. Arkoyan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Abduvalev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arkoyan.
Abduvalev trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arkoyan in particular looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Abduvalev flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arkoyan shoots in for a double leg but Abduvalev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arkoyan tries to clinch there but Abduvalev circles away.
#CL2#
Abduvalev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arkoyan, pushing him back against the cage.
Arkoyan is trying to pull guard but Abduvalev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Abduvalev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abduvalev tries to break free but Arkoyan pushes him back against the cage.
Arkoyan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abduvalev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abduvalev tries to pull guard but Arkoyan holds him up against the cage and eventually Abduvalev drops back down to his feet.
Abduvalev struggles to land a body shot inside as Arkoyan controls his hands.
Arkoyan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abduvalev's efforts to push away.
Arkoyan wants a takedown.
Islam Abduvalev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Abduvalev pulls guard successfully.
Abduvalev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zyary Arkoyan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Abduvalev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islam Abduvalev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arkoyan 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Zyary Arkoyan!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Zyary Arkoyan!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Zyary Arkoyan!
Zyary Arkoyan wins by unanimous decision! |
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