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JF X - Return of the TaterTard
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hayes napping and manages to drive through into side control! Kvaratskhelia in side control lands a decent elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hayes can't do much from the bottom here. Kvaratskhelia in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Kvaratskhelia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kvaratskhelia trying to control the action but Hayes is working from the bottom. Kvaratskhelia lands a decent elbow from side control. Kvaratskhelia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Kvaratskhelia lands a few punches from side control. Hayes struggling a bit here. Kvaratskhelia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1# Hayes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hayes is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Hayes struggling a bit here. Kvaratskhelia just content to control the position. #SUB2# Kvaratskhelia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hayes, who protects the arm well. Hayes tries to buck Kvaratskhelia off but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it. Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2# Hayes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kvaratskhelia off and has taken his back! Will Hayes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB# Hayes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kvaratskhelia has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Kvaratskhelia wants to escape the position.
Hayes tries to keep control of the position but Kvaratskhelia is staying busy. Hayes is trying to stick to Kvaratskhelia's back but Kvaratskhelia is turning into Hayes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hayes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kvaratskhelia. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hayes keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully. Kvaratskhelia is working Hayes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2# Kvaratskhelia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kvaratskhelia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Kvaratskhelia is working Hayes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Hayes keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully. #SUB# Hayes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvaratskhelia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs. Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hayes's head. Kvaratskhelia is in close to Hayes's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Hayes is rocked!#T4# Hayes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hayes trying to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hayes's head. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kvaratskhelia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB# Hayes is looking for a triangle but Kvaratskhelia pushes his legs off easily.
Hayes has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle. Kvaratskhelia is working Hayes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Oh Hayes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Merab Kvaratskhelia dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Hayes works over Kvaratskhelia's head and body with a nice combination. Hayes seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2# Kvaratskhelia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hayes to the mat! Hayes manages to get full guard. Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound. Hayes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Kvaratskhelia won't allow Hayes to sweep him here. Hayes keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully. Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kvaratskhelia is working Hayes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia cracks Hayes with a solid left hand. Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia postures up.
#T1# Kvaratskhelia works over Hayes with some ground and pound from guard. Kvaratskhelia throws an elbow that misses. Hayes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kvaratskhelia's guard. Nice move by Hayes!#REVR# Hayes is looking to stand up but Kvaratskhelia won't let him. Kvaratskhelia striking from the bottom here. Kvaratskhelia controls Hayes momentarily but Hayes frees himself. Kvaratskhelia wants to sweep but no luck. Hayes advances to half guard. Kvaratskhelia is looking to improve his position.
#T2# Hayes is looking to advance position but Kvaratskhelia won't allow it. Hayes wants to get back to his feet.
Hayes trying to control the action but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom. Kvaratskhelia has hold of Hayes's hands but Hayes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Kvaratskhelia gets back to full guard.
Hayes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3# Kvaratskhelia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Kvaratskhelia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Hayes's hands, connecting with Hayes's forehead. Kvaratskhelia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Nice strikes from Kvaratskhelia there. Hayes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia prevents Hayes from improving his position. Kvaratskhelia working over Hayes with some ground and pound. Hayes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Kvaratskhelia has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hayes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4# The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kvaratskhelia connects with a nice short shot to Hayes's temple. Kvaratskhelia trying to control from half guard but Hayes is working away. Hayes wants to get back to full guard. Kvaratskhelia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kvaratskhelia is looking to advance position but Hayes won't allow it. Kvaratskhelia scores with a big shot! Hayes's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hayes! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merab Kvaratskhelia! Merab Kvaratskhelia tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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