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Event:
QFC Tournament 1216 Round 1
Date: Feb 12, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Nicolas moves into the clinch.
Nicolas can't break the clinch.
Nicolas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harvey.
Nicolas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on Harvey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harvey tries to pull guard but Nicolas holds him up against the cage and eventually Harvey drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Nicolas breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nicolas sprawls well. Nicolas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harvey gets slowly back to his feet.
Ezequiel Nicolas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Harvey.
Harvey shoots in looking for a takedown but Nicolas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harvey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Harvey is looking to clinch but Nicolas is avoiding it.
Harvey dives in for a single leg takedown but Nicolas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Nicolas tries to keep at a distance but Harvey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nicolas.#TD#
Nicolas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Harvey struggling a bit here.
Nicolas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Harvey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nicolas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Harvey is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Nicolas is thwarting Harvey's attempts to control the position.
Nicolas blocks the strikes from Harvey.
Nicolas wants to take a breather but Harvey is having none of it.
Nicolas prevents Harvey from improving his position.
Harvey wants to control but Nicolas is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nicolas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Harvey is looking for a sweep. Nicolas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nicolas is looking to take a break and control but Harvey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Nicolas gets tackled into the cage by Harvey. Harvey maintains the clinch.
Harvey wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Harvey manages to break the clinch.
Nicolas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nicolas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harvey.#TD2#
Harvey gets a double leg takedown into Nicolas's guard.
Nicolas wants to improve his position but instead Harvey has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Harvey trying to control from half guard but Nicolas is working away.
Nicolas wants to control but Harvey is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harvey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nicolas manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nicolas has his foot on Harvey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harvey works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Ezequiel Nicolas 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.#R2#
Nicolas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harvey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harvey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harvey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harvey fails with a takedown attempt.
Nicolas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harvey is fending him off so far but Nicolas persists. Nope, Harvey circles away and we're back to standing.
Ezequiel Nicolas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Nicolas clinches up with Harvey and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Harvey pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Harvey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Harvey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nicolas is one step ahead there.
Nicolas wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving.
Harvey pulls Nicolas in to control the position.
Harvey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nicolas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Harvey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nicolas defends well.#SUB2#
Harvey looking for subs off his back but Nicolas has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nicolas prevents Harvey from improving his position.
Harvey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nicolas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nicolas's back!
Nicolas trying to control the action but Harvey just sinks the hooks in.
Nicolas is trying to stand back up. #T3##SUB2#
Harvey patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Harvey has the hooks in. Nicolas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nicolas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Harvey.
I really don't envy Nicolas right now.
I would not like to be Nicolas right now.
Harvey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Harvey tries to keep control of the position but Nicolas is staying busy.#T4#
Harvey misses with an elbow to the head.
Harvey struggling to land strikes to the head as Nicolas covers up.
Harvey is trying to stick to Nicolas's back but Nicolas is turning into Harvey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Harvey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nicolas.
Harvey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nicolas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harvey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nicolas slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harvey is trying to maintain the position but Nicolas is very close to passing his half guard.
Harvey works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Harvey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Harvey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nicolas trying to stall but Harvey improves his position.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Harvey breaks from the clinch.
Harvey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harvey wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nicolas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nicolas moves into range and clinches up with Harvey.#TD2#
Harvey gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Harvey trying to control the pace. #T1#
Nicolas is staying active underneath Harvey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harvey passes into side control, despite Nicolas's attempt to control the position.
#SU2#
Harvey decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Nicolas moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Harvey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harvey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nicolas defends it nicely.#T2#
A jab from Harvey misses.
Harvey throws a right hand that Nicolas ducks under and follows up with a left that Nicolas also avoids with ease.
Nicolas tries to counter with a takedown but Harvey is quick to defend against it.
Nice takedown defense from Nicolas. No joy for Harvey on that attempt.
No luck for Nicolas with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Nicolas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey motions for Nicolas to come forward. Harvey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harvey shoots in for a double leg but Nicolas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harvey stuffs the takedown attempt from Nicolas. Nicolas gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Nicolas moves into range and clinches up with Harvey.#T3#
Nicolas stops a takedown attempt from Harvey.
#TD2#
Harvey jumps guard.
Nicolas trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nicolas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harvey dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harvey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nicolas wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Harvey manages to pass to side control. #T4#
Harvey works his way into full mount!
Harvey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Harvey lands a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harvey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ezequiel Nicolas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin Harvey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nicolas throwing hammer fists to the chest of Harvey. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Harvey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harvey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Austin Harvey!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Austin Harvey!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Austin Harvey!
Austin Harvey wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1215 Round 1
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Ujiyuki has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Nicolas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicolas tries to clinch up but Ujiyuki circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Ujiyuki as Nicolas shoots in.#CL2#
Nicolas drives through and clinches with Ujiyuki against the cage.
Ujiyuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ujiyuki lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Nicolas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ujiyuki throws a series of punches but Nicolas avoids them all with ease.
Nicolas connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Sen Ujiyuki has been cut.
Nicolas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nicolas is looking to slow Ujiyuki down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas tries to bum rush Ujiyuki with a series of wild strikes but Ujiyuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ujiyuki sizes up Nicolas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nicolas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ujiyuki.
Nicolas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nicolas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Ujiyuki just misses with a punch to the body.
Ujiyuki catches Nicolas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nicolas connects with a leg kick.
Ujiyuki is looking to wear down Nicolas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nicolas slips a jab and a cross from Ujiyuki.
Nicolas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ujiyuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ujiyuki throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ujiyuki defends it nicely.
Ujiyuki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nicolas misses the body punch
and Ujiyuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas wants to clinch up but Ujiyuki keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Ujiyuki as he connects with a hook.
Ujiyuki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Ujiyuki does no damage.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ujiyuki moves away.
Ujiyuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicolas.
Ujiyuki lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nicolas is defended easily by Ujiyuki.
Sen Ujiyuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezequiel Nicolas.
Ujiyuki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ujiyuki.
Ujiyuki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ujiyuki jabs Nicolas to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Ujiyuki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nicolas throws a head kick that misses.
Ujiyuki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nicolas tries to clinch but Ujiyuki is having none of it.
Ujiyuki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nicolas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Ujiyuki closes the distance and clinches.
Ujiyuki is trying to break the clinch but Nicolas is controlling him.
Nicolas has Ujiyuki pressed against the cage, preventing Ujiyuki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ujiyuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Ujiyuki.
Nicolas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ujiyuki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nicolas looks winded!
Ujiyuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicolas tries to pull guard but Ujiyuki holds him up against the cage and eventually Nicolas drops back down to his feet.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Ujiyuki. #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ujiyuki controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ujiyuki for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Ujiyuki can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Ujiyuki stalling.
Still in the clinch, Ujiyuki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ujiyuki stalls.
Ujiyuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicolass head.
Ujiyuki scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ujiyuki leaning against his opponent.
Nicolas looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sen Ujiyuki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sen Ujiyuki's cut.
That's time! Ujiyuki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nicolas shoots in looking for a takedown. Ujiyuki tries to sprawl out of it but Nicolas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ujiyuki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ujiyuki connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Ujiyuki as he connects with a hook.
Nicolas tries to clinch up
and Ujiyuki counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ujiyuki leaves Nicolas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ujiyuki jabs Nicolas right on the nose. Nicolas blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Ujiyuki lands a nice shot that snaps Nicolas's head back.
Nicolas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ujiyuki lands with a nice body punch.
Ujiyuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Ujiyuki lands a jab to the nose.
Nicolas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ujiyuki connects with a body shot.
Nicolas wants to clinch.
Nicolas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice jab there from Ujiyuki.
Ujiyuki lands a jab to the head.
#ROC#Nicolas is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ujiyuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Nicolas is still on wobbly legs! Can Ujiyuki finish him?
Ujiyuki lands a jab.
Nicolas doesn't manage to clinch there - Ujiyuki circles away.
Ujiyuki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nicolas misses with a takedown
and Ujiyuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sen Ujiyuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezequiel Nicolas.
Nicolas is breathing heavily.
Ujiyuki stuffs the takedown attempt from Nicolas. Nicolas gets slowly back to his feet.
Ujiyuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolas can do to turn this around?
Nicolas shoots in and drives through. Ujiyuki sprawls well.
Ujiyuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nicolas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ujiyuki throws a right hand that Nicolas ducks under and follows up with a left that Nicolas also avoids with ease.
Nicolas seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Ujiyuki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ujiyuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicolass head. #T3#
Nicolas jumps guard but Ujiyuki stands there with Nicolas around his waist. Nicolas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nicolas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ujiyuki walks away with a smile on his face. Nicolas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ujiyuki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ujiyuki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nicolas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ujiyuki jabs at Nicolas's body.
Ujiyuki lunges at Nicolas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nicolas's hand.
Nicolas walks straight into a right hand from Ujiyuki - that's dropped him! Ujiyuki jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nicolas from any more punishment! Nicolas complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sen Ujiyuki!
Sen Ujiyuki thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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