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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 777 Round 4
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davy Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Novak defending well as Davy Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Davy Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Novak.
Davy Jones digs a good hook to Novak's body.
Davy Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Novak counters with a series of strikes. Davy Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Davy Jones throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Novak shoots in for a double leg but Davy Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Novak slips a jab from Davy Jones.
Novak misses with a head kick.
Novak slips a jab from Davy Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davy Jones misses with a left hand
and Novak counters with a straight right hand.
Novak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davy Jones.
Novak darts in looking for a takedown but Davy Jones gets double underhooks and turns Novak into the cage.
Davy Jones misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Davy Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davy Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Novak has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Davy Jones misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jozek Novak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davy Jones throws a jab when Novak was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Novak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Novak. Those never looked like landing.
That kick from Novak tenderised Davy Jones's leg. Davy Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Davy Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Novak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Novak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Novak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davy Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Novak somewhat.
Davy Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from Davy Jones.#T2#
Davy Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
It looks like Jozek Novak has been cut.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davy Jones.
Novak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novak throws a series of punches but Davy Jones avoids them all with ease.
Davy Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Novak doesn't seem bothered though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Novak is looking to clinch but Davy Jones is avoiding it.
Davy Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novak moves away.
Novak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davy Jones.
Novak tries to bum rush Davy Jones with a series of wild strikes but Davy Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davy Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A head kick misses from Novak.
A nice side step and Davy Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Davy Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Novak stalling in the clinch but Davy Jones improves position.
Davy Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Novaks head. #T3#
Davy Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Davy Jones lands a left hand.
Novak letting Davy Jones take a breather here.
A hook to the body from Davy Jones.
Novak misses with a knee strike.
Davy Jones lands a left hand.
Novak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davy Jones is defending well for now.
Davy Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Davy Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Novak tries to pull guard but Davy Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Novak drops back down to his feet.
Davy Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Davy Jones.
Novak is breathing heavily.#T4#
A hook to the body from Davy Jones.
Novak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Davy Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Davy Jones scores with a shot to the side of Novak's head.
Davy Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Davy Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davy Jones taking a breather.
Davy Jones scores with a shot to the side of Novak's head. #ROC2#
Novak is rocked!
Davy Jones lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Novak to his knees! Davy Jones keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Davy Jones!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 777 Round 3
Date: Jul 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Novak feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Novak trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Novak is proving a slippery customer.
Novak lands a couple of digs.
Novak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Novak wants to stand but Hall has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Novak looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Hall pulls Novak in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Novak controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hall goes for a double leg but Novak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Novak continues to drive forward.#TD#
Novak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Novak is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Novak wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it. #T2#
Hall won't allow Novak to pass to mount.
Novak misses with a head shot. Hall uses the momentum to regain guard.
Novak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Novak wanted to stand there but Hall had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Novak closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Novak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Novak is looking to pass into half guard but Hall pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hall is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Novak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hall is aware though and is defending well.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Novak.
Novak will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Novak has his hands on Hall's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Hall trying to control but Novak is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Novak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Novak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Novak lands an upkick as Hall stands over him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Novak's guard.
Hall passes to side control.
Novak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozek Novak dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hall shoots for a double leg takedown but Novak sprawls well. He's pushed Hall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Novak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hall sprawls well initially but Novak persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Novak with the ground and pound but Hall uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hall is adopting a defensive guard.
Novak preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving. #T1#
Novak slips nicely into half guard.
Novak is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Novak looks to land a strike but Hall avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jozek Novak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Novak wants to stand and escape but instead Hall has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Hall wants to stand but Novak has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Novak throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Novak 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#
Novak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall trying to hold on to Novak's head to control him but Novak postures up.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Novak stands up from half guard. #T3##TD#
Novak shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hall wants to control but Novak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Novak stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Novak gets the takedown into side control.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Novak taking a breather here. #T4#
Novak tries to score with some ground and pound. Hall controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Novak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Novak slips a nice elbow through Hall's hands, connecting with Hall's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozek Novak dominated that second round.
That's time! Novak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Novak bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Novak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hall, who protects the arm well.
Novak trying to control the position but Hall is working away.
Novak is trying to ground and pound but Hall uses the momentary lack of control by Novak to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1##SUB#
Novak is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hall sees it coming and defends easily.
Hall is looking to control Novak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hall avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is controlling Novak's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Novak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
Novak tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hall.
Hall wants to control but Novak is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Novak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Novak manages to break the clinch.
Jozek Novak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall avoids the head kick by Novak.
Jozek Novak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall avoids the body shot from Novak.
Hall feints the counter takedown.
Novak misses with a head kick.
Hall closes the distance and clinches up with Novak, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes Novak against the cage but Novak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Novak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Novak lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hall shoots in for a double leg but Novak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Novak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3##TD#
Novak feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Novak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Novak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Novak trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Novak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hall is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matt Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU2#
Hall decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Novak, up you get! #TD#
Novak drives through with a takedown into Hall's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Novak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hall's head.
Novak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jozek Novak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Novak has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Jozek Novak!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Jozek Novak!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Jozek Novak!
Jozek Novak wins by unanimous decision!
Matt Hall spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent got the better of me in that fight and showed me that there is still stuff left to work on so I'll make sure to come back twice as good next time. ;))))))))'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 777 Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Runkles. Those never looked like landing.
Runkles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Novak circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Novak shoots in and gets a takedown into Runkles's guard.
Novak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Runkles doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runkles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Novak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Novak won't allow Runkles to get back to his feet. #T1#
Runkles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Novak decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Runkles misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Novak counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Novak manages to break the clinch.
Runkles throws the left hand but Novak avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Novak shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Novak was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Runkles tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Novak controlling from mount.
Novak landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Novak controlling his opponent.
Runkles is in a horrible position here. Novak smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Novak goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Runkles turns into him and now he's in Novak's guard.
Novak thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Novak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3##SU#
Runkles stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Runkles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Novak dodges the punch combination from Runkles.
Runkles moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNovak.
A punch combination from Runkles misses.
Novak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Novak has Runkles up against the cage in a clinch.
Runkles being controlled against the cage.
Novak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runkles backwards.
Novak leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
Novak manages to pull guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Novak can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4##SUB2#
Novak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Runkles defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novak pulls Runkles in close to his closed guard and prevents Runkles from doing any damage or advancing position.
Novak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Runkles wants to control from the top but Novak keeps moving.
Runkles being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Novak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Runkles defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozek Novak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Runkles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Runkles misses with a series of wild punches.
Novak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Runkles throws a combination that misses
and Novak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Novak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Runkles, pushing him back against the cage.
Novak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Runkles prevents it.
Novak jumps guard but Runkles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak looking for a takedown.
Skip Runkles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jozek Novak.#BC2#
Novak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Runkles misses with a series of wild punches.
Runkles throws a combination that misses
and Novak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Runkles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skip Runkles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runkles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novak connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Novak. #TD2#
Novak closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Novak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Novak is thwarting Runkles's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Novak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU2#
Novak decides to return to a standing position. #T2#
Novak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Novak throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Novak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Runkles sprawls well initially but Novak persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Runkles has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Novak is on him like a limpet, forcing Runkles back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runkles is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Novak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Novak pushes Runkles up against the cage in a clinch.
Novak is looking for a takedown.
Novak throws an elbow that misses.
Runkles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Novak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Runkles just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Runkles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Novak jumps guard but Runkles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Novak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Runkles walks away with a smile on his face. Novak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Novak lands with a nice combination. Runkles backs away looking to recover.
Novak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Runkles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Novak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Runkles misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Novak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Runkles smiles and moves away.
#T4#
Novak scoring well with a low kick there.
Runkles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Novak rushes Runkles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Novak wants to take the fight to the mat but Runkles manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Novak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Runkles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Novak's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jozek Novak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Runkles throws a right and a left that Novak avoids nicely.
Runkles throws a nice looking combination but Novak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Runkles tries to bum rush Novak with a series of wild strikes but Novak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Novak tries to counter it with a takedown but Runkles pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Runkles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Runkles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Runkles throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Novak counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Novak leaning his opponent against the cage.
Runkles is trying to break the clinch but Novak is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Novak jumps guard but Runkles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Novak is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Novak keeps control of Runkles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jozek Novak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Novak fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Novak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Novak misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Novak gets a takedown into half guard.
Runkles on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Novak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Runkles is trying to stand back up but Novak is controlling him
#T2##SUB2#
Novak seems to be looking for submissions.
Runkles wants to improve his position but Novak is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Novak there.
Novak is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU2#
Novak decides to stand up. #T3#
Novak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skip Runkles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runkles misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Novak with that takedown attempt.
Skip Runkles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jozek Novak.
Runkles throws a series of punches but Novak avoids them all with ease.
Novak throws a big counter head kick but Runkles avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runkles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Novak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Novak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Runkles wants to get back to his feet.
Novak tries to pass to full mount but Runkles defends it. #T4#
Novak slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Novak stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Runkles to get to his feet.
Novak moves in looking to clinch but Runkles pushes him off.#TD2#
Novak gets the takedown into side control.
Runkles bucks up and tries to throw Novak off but instead Novak has got his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Novak tightening his grip on Runkles, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jozek Novak.
I've got Novak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Jozek Novak!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Jozek Novak!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Jozek Novak!
Jozek Novak wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 777 Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Poba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Runkles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Runkles scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Gajsn Poba has been cut.
Runkles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Poba counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Runkles! #ES2#
Runkles explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poba tries to clinch but Runkles is having none of it. #CL#
Poba clinches.
Runkles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Runkles tries to break free but Poba pushes him back against the cage.
Runkles lands a hook that snaps the head of Poba backwards.
Runkles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Poba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Runkles's efforts to push away.
Poba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Poba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Runkles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Runkles lands a nice uppercut.
Poba tries to pull guard but Runkles won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gajsn Poba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Runkles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Poba looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Poba not doing much here.
Poba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Poba working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Poba controlling the action here.
Poba stops Runkles from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Runkles misses with a combination
#TD#
so Poba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Poba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Poba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Poba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Runkles wants to stand up but Poba is controlling him.
Poba slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Poba drops back looking for a leg! Runkles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Runkles manages to kick Poba off! Poba jumps back into Runkles's guard.
Poba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poba content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poba tries to clinch but Runkles is having none of it.
Poba misses with a takedown attempt - Runkles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Runkles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Runkles moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Runkles swats away the attempt to clinch by Poba.
Runkles stuffs the takedown attempt from Poba. Poba gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skip Runkles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gajsn Poba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Runkles has knocked Poba down with a huge combo! Runkles steps away and waves a wobbly Poba back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Poba is rocked!
Runkles connects with a stiff jab that staggers Poba - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Skip Runkles!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 777 Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Novak dives in and grabs Picant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Picant pushes down on Novak's head and hops out.
Novak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Picant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Novak avoids the head kick by Picant.
Novak swinging wildly here.
Novak closes the distance and clinches up with Picant, looking for a takedown. Novak pushes Picant against the cage but Picant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Novak shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Picant manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Picant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Picant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Picant working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Novak stands and steps away. Picant gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Picant shoots in for a takedown but Novak shows good takedown defense.
Novak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jozek Novak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novak dives in and grabs Picant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Picant pushes down on Novak's head and hops out.
Picant looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Picant.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Picant is defended easily by Novak.
Picant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Novak swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2##TD#
Picant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Novak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Picant trying to control the position here.
Novak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Picant is keeping the position for now.
Novak trying to control but Picant is working from the bottom.
Picant is trying to control the position but Novak postures up. #T3#
Picant keeping moving, preventing Novak from controlling successfully.
Picant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Novak prevents Picant from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Picant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Picant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Picant's waist but Picant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Novak off to one side. #TD#
Novak is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Picant's half guard.
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. Novak connects with a nice short shot to Picant's temple.
Novak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Picant on the ground.#T4##SUB#
Novak is looking for a kimura here.
Picant is trying to control but can't.
Novak is taking a breather. Picant says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Picant is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Novak is looking to advance position but Picant won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozek Novak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Novak doesn't manage to clinch there - Picant circles away.
Novak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Novak slaps away a takedown attempt from Picant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Novak appears to be looking for a big counter.
Novak misses with a low kick.
Picant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Novak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Picant misses with a body shot.
Novak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Novak defends well and Picant ends up having to push Novak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jozek Novak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Original Picant.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Picant.
Picant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Novak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Novak.
Novak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Picant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Novak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Picant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Novak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novak tries to clinch there but Picant circles away.
Picant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Picant throws a head kick but Novak moves out of range.
Picant closes the distance and clinches up with Novak, looking for a takedown. Picant pushes Novak against the cage but Novak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Picant is breathing heavily.
Picant misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Novak misses.
Nice sprawl there from Picant as Novak shoots in.
Jozek Novak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Novak throws a head kick that misses.
Novak tries to clinch but Picant is having none of it.
Novak fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Picant.
Picant should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Picant tries to clinch up.
Novak scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Picant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Picant leaves Novak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Picant drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Novak defends it well.#T3#
Novak doesn't manage to clinch there - Picant circles away.
Novak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Picant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Picant moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Picant is defended easily by Novak.
Novak tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Picant manages to circle out of the way.
Picant tries a head kick but it misses.
Novak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Picant doesn't seem bothered though.
Picant tries to clinch up.
Picant tries to clinch there but Novak circles away.
Novak tries to counter with a takedown but Picant is quick to defend against it.
Novak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Picant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Novak lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Picant has his takedown stuffed
and Novak counters with a two punch combo.
Novak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Picant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Picant is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Picant fails with the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Picant avoids it really well and circles away.
Novak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Picant tries to score a power double leg takedown but Novak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Picant somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozek Novak dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Novak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Picant is fending him off so far but Novak persists. Nope, Picant circles away and we're back to standing.
Picant shoots for a takedown but Novak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Picant tries to clinch but Novak is having none of it.
Picant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Novak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jozek Novak is winning the standup battle so far.
Novak doesn't manage to clinch there - Picant circles away.
Novak shoots in but Picant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Picant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Picant stuffs the takedown attempt from Novak. Novak gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jozek Novak. 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.
Picant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Novak.
Novak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novak is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1##CL#
Novak drives through and clinches with Picant against the cage.
Novak jumps guard but Picant stands there with Novak around his waist. Novak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Novak jumps guard but Picant stands there with Novak around his waist. Novak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Novak stalling in the clinch but Picant improves position.
Picant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Picant is trying to pull guard but Novak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Picant manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Picant throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#ES2#
Picant is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Novak is working for takedown but Picant is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Novak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Novak defending well as Picant loads up on a big left hand.
Picant throws a right and a left that Novak avoids nicely.
Picant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Novak tries to clinch but Picant moves away
and Picant counters with a left and a right that stings Novak. #CL#
Novak clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Picant walks away with a smile on his face. Novak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Novak throws a head kick that misses.
Picant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Novak defends well and Picant ends up having to push Novak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Picant shoots in but no luck this time.
Novak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Picant shoots and misses
and Novak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Novak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Picant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Picant slaps away a takedown attempt from Novak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Picant feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Novak moves into range and clinches up with Picant.
Picant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Novak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Picant swats away the attempt to clinch by Novak.
Novak moves in looking to clinch but Picant pushes him off.
Picant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Novak pinned against the cage. Novak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Novak wants to clinch.
No luck for Novak with that takedown attempt.
Novak tries to clinch up.
Novak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picant looks to clinch
and Novak counters with a one-two to the body.
Novak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Picant.
Original Picant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horrible takedown attempt by Novak or perhaps it was just good defense by Picant, which made it look bad.
Picant tries to counter with a clinch but Novak shakes him off and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Original Picant.
Well Novak has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Damien Edna scores the fight for Jozek Novak!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Jozek Novak!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Jozek Novak!
Jozek Novak wins by unanimous decision!
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