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Event:
QFC Tournament 1211 Round 2
Date: Dec 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Bujaia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gooman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bujaia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Gooman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bujaia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gooman pulls Bujaia in close to his closed guard and prevents Bujaia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bujaia wants to stand but Gooman is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gooman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Bujaia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gooman's guard.
Gooman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gooman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bujaia defends it nicely.
Bujaia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bujaia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Bujaia. No joy for Gooman on that attempt.
Kukju Bujaia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boohan Gooman.#TD#
Bujaia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gooman on his heels. He'll look to pass Gooman's guard now, I'm sure.
Bujaia wants to stand and escape but instead Gooman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Gooman won't allow Bujaia to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bujaia is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gooman keeping full guard, as Bujaia tries to pass.
Bujaia looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Gooman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bujaia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gooman's guard.
Bujaia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gooman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bujaia is fighting to break Gooman's control of his arms but Gooman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Bujaia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bujaia being controlled here momentarily.
Bujaia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gooman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bujaia drops back looking for a leg! Gooman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gooman manages to kick Bujaia off! Bujaia jumps back into Gooman's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kukju Bujaia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Gooman closes the distance and clinches.
Gooman fails to pull guard.
Gooman jumps guard but Bujaia stands there with Gooman around his waist. Gooman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Gooman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gooman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bujaia tries to avoid it but Gooman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bujaia to the ground. Bujaia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bujaia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kukju Bujaia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boohan Gooman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bujaia gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Gooman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kukju Bujaia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bujaia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gooman circles away.
Gooman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bujaia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gooman just manages to avoid it.#T1##TD#
Bujaia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bujaia controlling the action here.
Gooman is looking to control Bujaia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gooman avoid being mounted?
Kukju Bujaia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gooman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bujaia is trying to control. Gooman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Gooman is trying to stand back up but Bujaia is controlling him
Bujaia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bujaia is thwarting Gooman's attempts to control the position.
Gooman is trying to stand up here but Bujaia is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Bujaia.
Bujaia wants to clinch.#T3#
Gooman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Gooman. No joy for Bujaia on that attempt.
Bujaia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gooman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gooman shoots in looking for a takedown. Bujaia tries to sprawl out of it but Gooman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bujaia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bujaia throws a leg kick that misses.
Bujaia leaves Gooman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bujaia tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gooman manages to circle out of the way.
Gooman is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Gooman clinches. #T4##TD#
Bujaia pulls Gooman into guard.
Bujaia looking to control.
Bujaia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gooman.
Bujaia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bujaia tries to get out of the position.
Bujaia wants to sweep but no luck.
Bujaia is trying to keep Gooman in close.
Gooman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bujaia is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bujaia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gooman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gooman wants to control from the top but Bujaia keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Kukju Bujaia will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Bujaia moves into the clinch.
Bujaia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gooman can do to turn this around?
Gooman tries to pull guard but Bujaia won't allow it.
#BC2#
Gooman breaks from the clinch.
Gooman throws out a loose jab but Bujaia uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Gooman moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Gooman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gooman is keen to just control but Bujaia is a slippery customer.
Gooman is stalling here. Bujaia is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gooman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bujaia has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gooman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bujaia off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bujaia tries to escape but Gooman has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T1#
Gooman keeps control of the position easily here as Bujaia tries to buck him off.
Gooman is hanging on to Bujaia's back as he tries to escape.
Bujaia looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bujaia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gooman's guard. Nice work there by Bujaia.
Bujaia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Gooman is trying to keep Bujaia in close.
Bujaia landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gooman is looking for a triangle but Bujaia pushes his legs off easily.
Bujaia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gooman's guard. #SU#
Bujaia decides to stand and escape the position.
Gooman throws a right hand that Bujaia ducks under and follows up with a left that Bujaia also avoids with ease.
Bujaia is looking to counter punch.
Gooman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Bujaia dives in and grabs Gooman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gooman pushes down on Bujaia's head and hops out.
Bujaia throws a right hand that Gooman ducks under and follows up with a left that Gooman also avoids with ease.
Bujaia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gooman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Bujaia clinches up with Gooman and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bujaia breaks from the clinch.
Bujaia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kukju Bujaia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Bujaia moves into the clinch.
Bujaia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gooman pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Gooman has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Bujaia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gooman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bujaia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gooman to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Gooman gets control of Bujaia's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gooman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gooman wants to sweep but no luck.
Bujaia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bujaia postures up in Gooman's guard and throws a big left but Gooman blocks it.
Gooman trying to strike off his back.
Bujaia has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gooman is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boohan Gooman.
I think Bujaia 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 Winston Howard scores the fight for Kukju Bujaia!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Kukju Bujaia!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Kukju Bujaia!
Kukju Bujaia wins by unanimous decision!
A determined Kukju Bujaia didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
In defeat, Boohan Gooman stepped up to the mic, saying 'ill be back'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1211 Round 1
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Lewson takes a swing at Gooman's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Lewson.#CUT2#It looks like Boohan Gooman has been cut.
Lewis Lewson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lewson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Gooman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lewson's guard.
Gooman connects with a couple of short punches.
Gooman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gooman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Gooman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1##TD#
Lewson tries to sprawl but Gooman drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Gooman gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Gooman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gooman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lewson taking some punishment here, with Gooman in his half guard. #T2#
Gooman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Gooman seems to be working for a kimura but Lewson defends the submission attempt.
Gooman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Gooman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lewson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Gooman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lewson defend it? Gooman steps over the head and cranks it - Lewson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gooman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boohan Gooman!
Boohan Gooman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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