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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Altair coming out on top.
Basington swings for the body but Altair moves out of range.
Altair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Basington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Altair connects with a nice looking jab.
Altair throws a nice outside leg kick.
Basington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Altair's jab looks to have found its range, popping Basington under the eye.
A solid leg kick lands there for Altair.
Altair lands a nice looking kick to the body. Basington takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Basington.
Basington appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Basington throws a body punch but Altair moves out of range.
Altair ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Basington gets tackled into the cage by Altair. Altair maintains the clinch.
Altair lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Basington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altair pushes Basington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Altair scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Altair as the two fighters clinch.
Altair lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Altair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Altair.
Basington tries to score a body lock takedown but Altair shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Basington takes a shot to the head.
Altair lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Altair as Basington tries to tie him up.
Altair lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Basington or not.
Altair lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Altair.
Altair manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Basington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altair lands a shot to the body.
Altair pushes Basington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altair lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Altair scores with a shot to the side of Basington's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Altair.
Basington is breathing heavily.
Altair lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Basington or not. #T2#
Altair lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Altair.
Basington takes a shot to the head.
Altair digs a right hand into Basington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Basington's gas tank.
Altair lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Altair.
Altair lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Altair.
Altair presses Basington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Altair lands a body shot in the clinch.
Altair lands a body punch.
Altair works on Basington's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Altair.
Altair lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Basington backwards.
Altair lands a nice shot to the body.
Altair is leaning against Basington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Altair works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Altair lands a nice shot to the body.
Altair works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Altair lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Altair.
Altair lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Altair.
Altair throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Altair lands an uppercut.
Altair scores with a hook to the body.
Altair works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Altair.
Basington letting Altair take a breather here.
Altair is working Basington over against the cage.
Altair lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altair lands a right hand.
Altair taking a breather.
Altair pushes Basington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Altair makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Altair lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altair is working Basington over against the cage.
Altair lands a left hand that snaps the head of Basington backwards.
Altair scores with a hook to the body.
Altair pushes Basington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Basington is rocked!
Altair manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Altair.
Oh Basington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Altair lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Altair.
Altair lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Altair.
Altair lands a right hand that snaps the head of Basington backwards.
A shot in the inside from Altair.
Altair presses Basington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Altair stalls.
Altair is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Altair lands a left hand.
Basington can't find room to land a body shot as Altair controls the action.
Altair lands a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Come on Altair - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right handed body shot lands from Altair.
A right handed body shot lands from Altair.
Altair lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Basington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Altair. Altair obviously looking to wear him down.
Basington seems to have got his legs back now.
Altair connects with an inside leg kick.
Altair lands a head kick!
Altair scores with a punch to the head.
Basington tries for a takedown but Altair sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Altair goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Altair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Basington throws an off balance right hand
and Altair counters with a leg kick.
Altair scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Altair getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Altair throws a quick inside leg kick.
Altair scores with a hook.
Altair walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Basington drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Altair swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Basington's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Altair!
Anton Altair 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Rios drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Rios is trying to get an arm triangle but Saroth is defending well.
Saroth looking for a sweep but Rios has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Saroth tries to buck Rios off but he can't manage it.
Rios dominating with strikes here.
Saroth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saroth throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rios is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Saroth to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Saroth shrugs it off.
Rios controlling the pace for now.
Saroth flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T1#
Rios cracks Saroth with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rios scoring with strikes but Saroth is staying in there.
Rios controlling from mount.
Rios landing strikes from the mount.
Saroth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rios controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Rios is working for a guillotine from mount but Saroth frees his head quite easily.
Rios sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rios working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rios takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Rios is working for a guillotine from mount but Saroth frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rios manages to capitalize on a mistake by Saroth to take his back!
Rios has the hooks in. Saroth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Saroth is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rios gets his way!
#SUB2#
Rios is looking for the choke from the back position but Saroth is controlling his hands well. #T3#
Saroth is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Saroth is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Rios looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Rios tightening his grip on Saroth, looking for the choke.
Saroth tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Saroth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rios on the ground.
Rios controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Rios lands a couple of good shots and Saroth has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Saroth is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rios gets his way!
Saroth is trapped and Rios is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Rios has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rios slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Let's hope that Rios has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Saroth wants to escape the position.
Saroth is trying to stand back up.
Rios slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Rios dominated that round.
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#
Saroth blocks a head kick by Rios.
Rios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saroth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rios.
Saroth has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Rios counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rios.
Rios is stalling in the full guard.
Saroth wants to stand and escape but Rios is having none of it.
Rios won't allow Saroth to sweep him here.
Alejandro Rios has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saroth can't keep his opponent in guard - Rios advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Nice strikes from Rios there.
Saroth is pressing down on Rios's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rios controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saroth throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Rios content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saroth has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rios has passed into side control.
Rios cracks Saroth with a big elbow.
Saroth is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rios in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Saroth manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Rios passes to side control.
Saroth lands a decent little punch to the body.
Rios takes a little break here. Saroth wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Saroth wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Rios lands a nice forearm strike.
Rios in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Rios is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saroth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rios content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Saroth tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rios working Saroth over with strikes here. #T4#
Rios controlling his opponent.
Saroth can't escape the position.
Rios looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rios connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Rios showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rios gets a takedown into half guard.
Saroth wants to stand back up but Rios manages to pass into side control.
Rios just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Rios is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saroth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Saroth is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saroth is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rios is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rios blocks Saroth's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Rios is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Saroth has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rios postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Saroth looks a forlorn figure.
Saroth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rios sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rios looking to finish Saroth with some ground and pound. This is bad for Saroth!
Rios punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2#
Rios looking to finish Saroth with some ground and pound. This is bad for Saroth!
The referee warns Saroth that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rios looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rios lands a heavy elbow.
Rios putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Saroth's face.
Saroth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rios sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saroth tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Rios scoring with strikes but Saroth is staying in there.
Rios sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rios unloading with bombs!
Rios fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rios lands a nice shot to the head.
Saroth tries to reverse the position but Rios maintains control.
Rios controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Saroth defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rios.
Saroth is trying to reverse the position but instead Rios has taken his back - oops!#T4#
Rios keeps control of the position as Saroth tries to break free.
Rios lands shots from the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rios controlling from the back.
Rios controlling well, preventing Saroth from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Rios working for the choke.
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!#SUB2#
Rios working for a choke but Saroth is defending well.
Khon Saroth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alejandro Rios is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saroth is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Rios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rios has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Rios!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Simmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
El Salahuddin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSimmons.
El Salahuddin wants to slow Simmons down by chopping away at his legs.
As El Salahuddin tries to get set, Simmons tries to push him back and clinch up but El Salahuddin manages to avoid the attempt.
El Salahuddin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simmons counters with a head kick. That will keep El Salahuddin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Aslam El Salahuddin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says El Salahuddin as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
El Salahuddin forces Simmons back against the cage and clinches.
El Salahuddin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
El Salahuddin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. El Salahuddin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
El Salahuddin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Simmons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for El Salahuddin on the ground.#SU2#
El Salahuddin escapes and gets back to his feet.
El Salahuddin misses with a takedown attempt - Simmons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Simmons enables El Salahuddin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Simmons manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Simmons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Simmons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. El Salahuddin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. El Salahuddin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
El Salahuddin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead El Salahuddin passes into side control.
Simmons being controlled for a moment. #T2#
El Salahuddin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Simmons down.
#SU2#
El Salahuddin stands up.
Simmons shoots in looking for a takedown but El Salahuddin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simmons's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from El Salahuddin. #CL2#
El Salahuddin moves into the clinch.#TD2#
El Salahuddin has clasped his hands together around Simmons's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Salahuddin controls the position from side control.
Simmons tries to improve position but can't.
El Salahuddin advances to mount. #SUB2#
El Salahuddin has control of Simmons's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Simmons regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3#
El Salahuddin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simmons gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Simmons actively working from the bottom here.
El Salahuddin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Salahuddin content to control rather than advance.
Simmons is in trouble now - El Salahuddin has advanced to mount! #T4#
Simmons in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
El Salahuddin content just to control the position here.
Simmons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
El Salahuddin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Simmons to take his back!
Simmons is breathing heavily.
El Salahuddin lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
El Salahuddin controlling well, preventing Simmons from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Salahuddin throwing damaging strikes from the back! Simmons could be in trouble here!
El Salahuddin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Simmons's body.
El Salahuddin is hanging on to Simmons's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslam El Salahuddin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
El Salahuddin feints and as Simmons raises his hands in defense, El Salahuddin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
El Salahuddin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Salahuddin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simmons's guard. #SU2#
El Salahuddin stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
El Salahuddin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simmons did well to prevent El Salahuddin getting side control.#ROC2#
Simmons is rocked!
El Salahuddin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oh Simmons is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Let's hope that El Salahuddin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Simmons is looking to improve his position.
Simmons seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
El Salahuddin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Simmons punching from the bottom.
El Salahuddin controlling the pace.
Simmons is trying to stand back up but El Salahuddin is controlling him
#T1#
El Salahuddin content to control rather than advance.
Simmons is looking for a sweep. El Salahuddin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
El Salahuddin is pressing down on Simmons's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simmons is holding on for now.
El Salahuddin controlling the pace.
Simmons is looking to control El Salahuddin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simmons avoid being mounted?
El Salahuddin stalling.
Simmons wants to control the action here but instead El Salahuddin manages to pass to full mount! #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
El Salahuddin content just to control the position here.
El Salahuddin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
El Salahuddin controlling from the full mount.
El Salahuddin landing strikes from the mount.
El Salahuddin wants to take Simmons's back here but Simmons is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
El Salahuddin looking to secure an arm triangle but Simmons defends it well.
Simmons is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Simmons is working hard here to advance position.
El Salahuddin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB2#
El Salahuddin working for a guillotine from mount but Simmons is in no mood to give up.
Aslam El Salahuddin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simmons is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Salahuddin scoring with strikes but Simmons is staying in there.
Simmons tries to improve his position but instead El Salahuddin has taken his back! #SUB2#
El Salahuddin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Simmons's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
El Salahuddin controlling from the back.
El Salahuddin controlling well, preventing Simmons from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
El Salahuddin throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Simmons!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good control from El Salahuddin.
El Salahuddin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
El Salahuddin looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Simmons taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aslam El Salahuddin!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 901 Round 4
Date: Apr 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Mamoli rushes Jonnie and presses him up against the cage.
Jonnie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jonnie.
Jonnie misses with a punch to the body.
Jonnie lands with a left to the head.
Mamoli jumps guard but Jonnie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Jonnie.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jonnie as Mamoli tries to tie him up.
Jonnie lands a nice uppercut.
Jonnie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jonnie.
Jonnie lands an uppercut.
Jonnie has a couple of punches blocked by Mamoli.
#TD2#
Mamoli pulls Jonnie into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jonnie wants to pass the guard but Mamoli is keeping the position.
Mamoli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mamoli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jonnie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Jonnie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mamoli is proving hard to escape from.
Mamoli trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jonnie wants to stand and escape but instead Mamoli has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Jonnie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mamoli on the ground.
Mamoli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jonnie trying to keep a closed guard but Mamoli is proving a slippery customer.
#ES#
Jonnie pushes Mamoli off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mamoli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Jonnie throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Mamoli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jonnie's guard.
Mamoli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jonnie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mamoli is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mamoli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mamoli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jonnie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mamoli controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jonnie trying to control the position.
Jonnie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jonnie tries to get out of the position.
Mamoli tries to free his leg and advance position but Jonnie is retaining full guard.
Mamoli wants to control from the top but Jonnie keeps moving.
Jonnie wants to control but Mamoli passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamoli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jonnie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jonnie tries to get to full guard but Mamoli has control of the leg.
Jonnie is looking to control Mamoli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jonnie avoid being mounted?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jonnie is looking for a sweep. Mamoli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jonnie is trying to stand up here but Mamoli is controlling him well.
Mamoli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jonnie trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mamoli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jonnie is looking to escape.
Mamoli fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mamoli lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mamoli in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jonnie tries to hold on but Mamoli pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Naghi Mamoli will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jonnie looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamoli is just out of range.
Jonnie throws a jab when Mamoli was well out of range.
Jonnie looks to throw the jab but Mamoli is out of range.
Mamoli fails with the takedown
and Jonnie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Mamoli moves into the clinch.
Mamoli takes a shot to the head.
Jonnie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jonnie misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jonnie gets through Mamoli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jonnie prevents Mamoli from breaking the clinch.
Jonnie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jon Jonnie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naghi Mamoli.#TD2#
Mamoli gets control of Jonnie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mamoli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jonnie trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mamoli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jonnie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mamoli's guard.
Mamoli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonnie looking to sit in guard and control but Mamoli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mamoli controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jonnie wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jonnie is trying to keep Mamoli in close.
#SU2#
Mamoli stands and steps away. Jonnie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Naghi Mamoli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jonnie avoids the head kick by Mamoli.
#CL#
Jonnie closes the distance and clinches.
Jon Jonnie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mamoli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mamoli has Jonnie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jonnie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mamoli is breathing heavily.
Mamoli tries to pull guard but Jonnie won't allow it.
Jonnie lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Mamoli decides to pull guard.
Jonnie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamoli is keeping the position for now.
Jonnie trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jonnie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Jonnie preventing the sweep.
Jonnie wants to stand but Mamoli has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mamoli keeping moving, preventing Jonnie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mamoli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mamoli holds on and takes a little breather.
Jonnie wants to stand and escape but instead Mamoli has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Jonnie is looking to stand up but Mamoli isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Mamoli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jonnie wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Mamoli drops back looking for a leg! Jonnie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jonnie manages to kick Mamoli off! Mamoli jumps back into Jonnie's guard.
Jonnie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mamoli stays in close to Jonnie's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jonnie keeping moving, preventing Mamoli from controlling successfully.
Jonnie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jon Jonnie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jonnie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Mamoli with that takedown attempt.
Jonnie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Mamoli gets a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mamoli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jonnie is defending well.
Mamoli is trying to break the clinch but Jonnie is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonnie gets through Mamoli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Mamoli breaks from the clinch.
Mamoli misses with a head kick.
Mamoli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jonnie is looking to counter punch.
Jon Jonnie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naghi Mamoli.
Mamoli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Jonnie loads up on a big right hand but Mamoli slips the punch.
Mamoli shoots in for a takedown but Jonnie shows good takedown defense.
Jonnie throwing a counter right hand but Mamoli manages to avoid it.
Jonnie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Jonnie closes the distance and clinches.
Jonnie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jonnie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jonnie lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Jonnie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jonnie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Jonnie jumps into guard, dragging Mamoli to the mat.
#ES#
Jonnie is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mamoli presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Jonnie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mamoli misses with a body punch.
Jonnie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Mamoli takes a shot to the head.
Jonnie pushes Mamoli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jonnie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jonnie digs a right hand underneath Mamoli's ribcage. Mamoli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jonnie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jonnie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mamoli wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Jonnie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jonnie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jonnie is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jonnie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Jonnie.
Jonnie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jonnie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamoli can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jonnie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jonnie lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Jonnie.
Jonnie lands a right hand.
Jonnie is leaning against Mamoli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jonnie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jonnie pushes Mamoli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jonnie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jonnie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Mamoli is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Jonnie.
Mamoli is still on wobbly legs! Can Jonnie finish him?
A short uppercut from Jonnie.
Jonnie stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jonnie.
Jonnie unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mamoli! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jonnie is unloading with more strikes now! Mamoli drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Jonnie!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 901 Round 3
Date: Mar 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Mamoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Mamoli. No joy for Hek on that attempt.
Mamoli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hek swivels and escapes.
Hek shoots in and drives through. Mamoli sprawls well.
Mamoli is looking for a counter combo.
Hek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mamoli is fending him off so far but Hek persists. Nope, Mamoli circles away and we're back to standing.
Naghi Mamoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ho Hek.
Hek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mamoli avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Mamoli gets a takedown into half guard.
Mamoli not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hek is looking to control Mamoli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hek avoid being mounted?#T1#
Mamoli slows the pace down in half guard.
Mamoli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hek's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Mamoli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mamoli really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mamoli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hek defending well though. #SUB#
Mamoli is looking for a kimura here.
Mamoli slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Hek is trying to stand up here but Mamoli is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hek darts in looking for a takedown but Mamoli gets double underhooks and turns Hek into the cage.
Mamoli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hek shoots and misses
and Mamoli counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Mamoli takes the fight into the clinch.
Mamoli prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hek goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mamoli prevents it.
#TD#
Mamoli lands a takedown into guard.
#T4#
Mamoli distracts Hek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mamoli tries to stand but Hek is controlling from the bottom.
Mamoli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hek controls Mamoli momentarily but Mamoli frees himself.
Mamoli has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hek is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naghi Mamoli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Mamoli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mamoli has Hek pushed against the cage.
Mamoli misses with a punch to the body.
Mamoli misses with a body punch.
Mamoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hek can do to turn this around?
Hek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mamoli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hek tries to score a body lock takedown but Mamoli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mamoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hek fails with a takedown attempt.
Mamoli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hek sprawls and moves away.
Naghi Mamoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ho Hek.
Hek dives in and grabs Mamoli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mamoli pushes down on Hek's head and hops out.#T1#
Hek shoots and misses
and Hek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Mamoli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamoli.
Mamoli controlling the action here.
Hek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mamoli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hek wants to control the action here but instead Mamoli manages to pass to full mount!
Mamoli is landing with some decent strikes but Hek is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT#
It looks like Ho Hek has been cut.#T2##SUB#
Mamoli working for a guillotine from mount but Hek is in no mood to give up.
Naghi Mamoli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mamoli landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mamoli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mamoli throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Mamoli connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#
Hek is rocked!
Mamoli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mamoli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mamoli's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Mamoli is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mamoli trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hek tries to reverse the position but Mamoli maintains control.
Mamoli throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SUB#
Mamoli is working for a guillotine from mount but Hek frees his head quite easily.
Mamoli controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamoli manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hek to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naghi Mamoli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ho Hek's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mamoli leaves Hek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hek darts in looking for a takedown but Mamoli gets double underhooks and turns Hek into the cage.
Ho Hek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mamoli.
Hek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mamoli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mamoli tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hek manages to circle out of the way.
Naghi Mamoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ho Hek.
Hek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mamoli is fending him off so far but Hek persists. Nope, Mamoli circles away and we're back to standing.
Mamoli throws a head kick but Hek moves out of range.
Hek blocks a head kick by Mamoli.
Hek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mamoli swivels and escapes.#CL#
Mamoli has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Mamoli successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mamoli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hek is aware though and is defending well.
Hek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mamoli has Hek pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hek prevents Mamoli from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Hek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamoli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hek works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mamoli is looking to escape.
Mamoli controlling the position for now.
Hek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hek controlling the action here.#SUB#
Mamoli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hek pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mamoli is staying active underneath Hek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hek stops Mamoli from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Hek wants to work for an arm triangle but Mamoli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mamoli tries to get to full guard but Hek has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hek darts in looking for a takedown but Mamoli gets double underhooks and turns Hek into the cage. #CL#
Mamoli clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Mamoli is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hek can't fight it off and eventually Mamoli manages to take the fight to the floor. Hek looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mamoli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hek's head.#T3#
Mamoli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mamoli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mamoli would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamoli trying to control the position from guard on top but Hek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamoli showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mamoli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mamoli pinned against the cage. Mamoli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamoli throws a leg kick but Hek sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hek misses with a takedown attempt
and Mamoli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ho Hek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naghi Mamoli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hek misses with a body shot
and Mamoli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naghi Mamoli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mamoli 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Naghi Mamoli!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Naghi Mamoli!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Naghi Mamoli!
Naghi Mamoli wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 901 Round 2
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Banner gets a clinch. #TD#
Mamoli gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Banner regains guard.
Mamoli stays in close to Banner's body and controls the position.
Mamoli really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Banner 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.
Mamoli wants to stand but Banner is controlling his posture from full guard.
Banner being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Mamoli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mamoli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banner has a closed guard, preventing Mamoli from standing up.
Banner will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mamoli 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.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Mamoli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mamoli wants to get up but he can't break Banner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Banner dives in for a single leg takedown but Mamoli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Mamoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamoli has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mamoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Mamoli is looking to counter the offense by Banner and move into the clinch.
Banner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Banner is looking to clinch but Mamoli is avoiding it.
Mamoli throws a big counter combination but Banner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Mamoli throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Banner was covering up waiting for the punch and Mamoli finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mamoli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mamoli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamoli is one step ahead there.
Mamoli landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Mamoli prevents Banner from getting back to his feet.
Mamoli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Banner wants to control but Mamoli passes easily into half guard.
Banner tries to kick Mamoli off but Mamoli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamoli wants to pass to mount but Banner is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naghi Mamoli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Mamoli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Banner to the mat! Banner manages to get full guard.
Banner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mamoli would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Naghi Mamoli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Mamoli stops Banner from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoli would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mamoli controlling from the top position. #T1#
Mamoli prevents Banner from getting back to his feet.
Mamoli tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mamoli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Banner wants to sweep here but Mamoli controlling him for the moment.
Mamoli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mamoli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Banner for as long as he can get away with.
Mamoli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mamoli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mamoli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banner.
Banner tries to clinch up.
Mamoli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3##TD#
Mamoli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Banner's half guard.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Mamoli trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Mamoli works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Mamoli stalling.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Mamoli wants to stand up but Banner is controlling the position.
Mamoli working over Banner with some ground and pound. Banner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamoli tries to pass to full mount but Banner defends it.
Banner wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naghi Mamoli dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mamoli throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Mamoli.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mamoli as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Banner takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Mamoli gets control of Banner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mamoli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Mamoli is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mamoli isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Banner stacks Mamoli on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Banner!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoli seems a little lost for a moment, as Banner dominates the positioning.#T1##SUB2#
Banner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mamoli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Banner advances nicely into full mount.
Mamoli tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Mamoli is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner avoids the attempt from Mamoli to control.
Mamoli working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Mamoli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mamoli tries to get out of the position.
Mamoli tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Mamoli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mamoli tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Poor strikes thrown by Banner there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mamoli regains half guard.#SUB#
Mamoli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Banner trying to control from half guard but Mamoli is working away.
Banner trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Banner is working for a kimura but Mamoli is defending it quite comfortably.
Banner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Poor strikes thrown by Banner there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mamoli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banner on the ground.
Banner avoids the attempt from Mamoli to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mamoli is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Banner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mamoli 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Naghi Mamoli!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Naghi Mamoli!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Naghi Mamoli!
Naghi Mamoli wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 901 Round 1
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Snowden throws a solid leg kick but Mamoli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Snowden.#TD#
Snowden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mamoli to the mat! Mamoli manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snowden trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mamoli is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Snowden is trying to control the position but Mamoli postures up.
Mamoli with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoli wants to pass the guard but Snowden is keeping the position.
Snowden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mamoli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Snowden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB2#
Mamoli drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snowden manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mamoli has Snowden in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Snowden is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mamoli has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Snowden is looking to defend but Mamoli has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Snowden! Mamoli pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Snowden taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Naghi Mamoli!
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