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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2020 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baduwaila.
Jumaway tries to counter by clinching up but Baduwaila breaks away and moves out of range.
Baduwaila has his takedown stuffed
and Jumaway makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jumaway moves in looking to clinch but Baduwaila pushes him off.
Baduwaila shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jumaway but Jumaway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aqmizmo Jumaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jazz Baduwaila.
Jumaway tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baduwaila defends well and Jumaway ends up having to push Baduwaila into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baduwaila drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jumaway defends it well.
Baduwaila dives in and grabs Jumaway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jumaway pushes down on Baduwaila's head and hops out.
Baduwaila fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jumaway tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baduwaila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jumaway somewhat.
Jumaway fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Baduwaila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baduwaila misses with a wild combination.
Jumaway is looking for a counter combo.
Jumaway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baduwaila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jumaway sprawls well. Jumaway wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baduwaila gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Jumaway has Baduwaila up against the cage in a clinch.
Baduwaila is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2##TD2#
Baduwaila pulls guard effortlessly.
Jumaway would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Baduwaila working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jumaway accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baduwaila keeping full guard, as Jumaway tries to pass.
Baduwaila has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Baduwaila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baduwaila managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baduwaila scores with a leg kick.
Jumaway gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jumaway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baduwaila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baduwaila circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Baduwaila closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Baduwaila breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Baduwaila closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jumaway did well to prevent Baduwaila getting side control.
Baduwaila performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Baduwaila trying to work for an americana but Jumaway has managed to regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baduwaila postures up in Jumaway's guard and throws a big left but Jumaway blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jazz Baduwaila dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Baduwaila scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Jumaway.
Jumaway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jumaway wants it to stay on the feet.
Baduwaila shoots in looking for a takedown. Jumaway tries to sprawl out of it but Baduwaila keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jumaway manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jumaway misses with a kick to the body.
Jumaway shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baduwaila sprawls well. Baduwaila wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jumaway gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jumaway swings widly with a right hand
and Baduwaila counters with a three punch combo that has Jumaway backing up. Jumaway nods at Baduwaila to acknowledge the strikes.
Jumaway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jumaway wants it to stay on the feet.
Aqmizmo Jumaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jazz Baduwaila.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baduwaila. #ROC2#Jumaway is rocked!#T1#
A head kick misses from Baduwaila.
Oh Jumaway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baduwaila is breathing heavily.
Baduwaila shoots in looking for a takedown but Jumaway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baduwaila's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jumaway seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Baduwaila gets tackled into the cage by Jumaway. Jumaway maintains the clinch.
Jumaway is looking to control Baduwaila's arms but Baduwaila gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jumaway has his back to the cage.
Jumaway tries to break the clinch but Baduwaila is controlling the position.
Jumaway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jumaway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baduwaila tries to pull guard but Jumaway forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Baduwaila prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baduwaila effectively controlling the action here.
Jumaway has Baduwaila pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baduwaila manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Jumaway tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baduwaila just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Baduwaila breaks from the clinch.
Jumaway shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baduwaila as he avoids it easily.
Baduwaila shoots in for a takedown but Jumaway shows good takedown defense.
Baduwaila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Baduwaila pushes Jumaway up against the cage in a clinch.
Baduwaila is looking for a takedown.
Jumaway digs a right hand into Baduwaila's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baduwaila's gas tank.
Jumaway jumps guard but Baduwaila turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jumaway is working for takedown but Baduwaila is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3##BC2#
Baduwaila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baduwaila fails with a takedown attempt.
Baduwaila leaves Jumaway with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Baduwaila. No joy for Jumaway on that attempt. #CL2#
Baduwaila clinches. #TD2#
Baduwaila has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jumaway uses from the top position.
Jumaway trying to control the position from guard on top but Baduwaila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jumaway wants to get up but he can't break Baduwaila's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Jumaway looking to pass the guard.
Jumaway might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baduwaila has his hands on Jumaway's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jazz Baduwaila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Baduwaila gets a clinch.
Jumaway tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baduwaila just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Baduwaila breaks the clinch.
Jumaway moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jumaway fails with a takedown attempt.
Aqmizmo Jumaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baduwaila darts in looking for a takedown but Jumaway gets double underhooks and turns Baduwaila into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baduwaila will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jumaway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baduwaila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baduwaila slaps away a takedown attempt from Jumaway, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aqmizmo Jumaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Baduwaila gets a clinch.
Baduwaila is looking for a takedown.
Baduwaila leaning against his opponent.
Jumaway wants to take the fight to the mat but Baduwaila manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baduwaila is looking to take this one to the mat.
Baduwaila wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Baduwaila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jumaway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Baduwaila moves into the clinch.#T2#
Baduwaila prevents the takedown attempt.
Baduwaila stalling.
#TD2#
Baduwaila jumps guard.
Baduwaila throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Baduwaila will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Baduwaila 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##SUB2#
Baduwaila is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jumaway has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB2#
Baduwaila is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jumaway is just riding it out for now. Baduwaila eventually gives up the hold.
Baduwaila not doing much here.
Baduwaila uses his free foot to push down on Jumaway's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jumaway. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baduwaila trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baduwaila manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jumaway to take his back!
Baduwaila controlling the position well here. Jumaway rolled but Baduwaila kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jazz Baduwaila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baduwaila 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jazz Baduwaila! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Hayden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hayden tries to pull guard but Benedict holds him up against the cage and eventually Hayden drops back down to his feet.
Hayden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Benedict's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayden tries to clinch there but Benedict circles away.
Benedict bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hayden walks into a stiff left hand from Benedict.#CUT#It looks like Issac Hayden has been cut.
Benedict throws a lazy right hand but Hayden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedict tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedict.
Benedict throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hayden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benedict scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hayden in his tracks.
Hayden throws the kick towards the body but Benedict avoids it.
Benedict connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hayden momentarily.
#ROC#Hayden is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedict lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Hayden - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Benedict!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julius Benedict!
Julius Benedict was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1021 Round 4
Date: Nov 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Geral is trying to keep Velasquez in close.
#SUB2#
Geral looking for a guillotine here but Velasquez defends easily.
#SUB2#
Geral had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Velasquez defends it easily.#SUB2#
Geral 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.#SUB2#
Geral throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Geral working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Velasquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Velasquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Geral working for submissions but it's allowed Velasquez to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Geral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velasquez pulls his head out easily.
Velasquez tries to pass to full mount but Geral defends it.
Geral is refusing to be controlled, as Velasquez sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Geral looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Geral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velasquez pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Geral looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Geral actively working from the bottom here.
Geral is trying to get back to full guard.
Velasquez winds up and cracks Geral with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Geral actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Velasquez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Geral looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Geral looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Geral looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasquez trying to control the action but Geral is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Geral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velasquez pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Velasquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velasquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Geral looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Geral actively working from the bottom here.
Velasquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geral keeps working. #SUB2#
Geral actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasquez passes to full mount!
Geral is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez dominated that round.
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#
Geral keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Geral shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Velasquez is trying to defend but Geral finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Velasquez is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Geral content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Velasquez is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB2#
Geral is looking for a kimura but Velasquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Geral to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Geral has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Velasquez defend it? Geral steps over the head and cranks it - Velasquez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Geral!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Finaliza Geral!
During a confident post fight interview, Finaliza Geral thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1021 Round 3
Date: Nov 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Velasquez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Webber prevents Velasquez from moving into mount.
Velasquez wants to stand but Webber is controlling his arm.
Webber being controlled for a moment.
Webber is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez just content to control the position.
Velasquez wants to take a breather but Webber manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Velasquez. #T1##SUB#
Webber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Velasquez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES#
Webber is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Velasquez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Velasquez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Webber up against the cage.#TD#
Webber gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Webber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Webber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Velasquez is controlling Webber's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Velasquez tries to roll over but Webber keeps him under control.
Velasquez is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Still in half guard, Webber seems content to control.
Velasquez is not content to let Webber control the position.
Velasquez gets back to full guard.
Webber has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Velasquez working a defensive guard but Webber passes into half guard.
Velasquez trying to hold on to Webber's head to control him but Webber postures up.
Webber prevents Velasquez from improving his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Velasquez is looking to escape.
Webber trying to control the action but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Webber is looking to advance position but Velasquez won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Velasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Webber feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Velasquez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Webber sprawls well initially but Velasquez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Webber has one foot on Velasquez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Webber dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Webber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velasquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velasquez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Webber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velasquez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Webber napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Webber is working hard here to advance position.
Webber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Velasquez wants to stand but Webber is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez is working Webber over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Velasquez trying to control the action but Webber is working from the bottom.
Velasquez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Velasquez cracks Webber with a big right hand but Webber just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Velasquez tries to advance to mount but Webber instead regains half guard.
Velasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Velasquez lands a nice short elbow.
Webber looks like he's trying to stand up.
Webber works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Webber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paul Webber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Velasquez stands up over Webber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Velasquez controlling from the top position.
Velasquez wanted to stand there but Webber had control of the position. #T3#
Webber keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Velasquez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Webber is trying to defend but Velasquez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Webber has one foot on Velasquez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Velasquez closes the distance and pushes Webber back into the cage.#BC2#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##CL2#
Velasquez forces Webber back against the cage and clinches.
Webber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velasquez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Velasquez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from Velasquez.
Webber being controlled against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Webber is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Velasquez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Webber up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cain Velasquez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Velasquez gets a takedown into half guard.
Webber is trying to maintain the position but Velasquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Velasquez wants to stand up but Webber has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Velasquez seems to be looking for submissions.
Velasquez prevents Webber from improving his position.#T1#
Webber is trying to control but can't.
Webber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Velasquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velasquez working over Webber with some ground and pound. Webber looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Velasquez wants to work for an arm triangle but Webber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Velasquez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Velasquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Webber is looking to control Velasquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Webber avoid being mounted?#ES#
Webber kicks off Velasquez and gets to his feet. #T2#
Velasquez avoids the head kick by Webber.
#CL2#
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Velasquez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Webber is trying to keep an underhook but Velasquez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Webber is looking to control Velasquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Webber avoid being mounted?
Velasquez slows the pace down in half guard.
Webber is looking for a sweep. Velasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Webber gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Webber has his foot on Velasquez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velasquez works his way back into a safe position though.
Velasquez distracts Webber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Velasquez tries to stand but Webber is controlling from the bottom.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Webber keeps moving. #SUB#
Webber looking for a guillotine here but Velasquez defends easily.
#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.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Webber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Webber has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Velasquez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Webber.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasquez cracks Webber with a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Velasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Velasquez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Cain Velasquez!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Cain Velasquez!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Cain Velasquez!
Cain Velasquez wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1021 Round 2
Date: Nov 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Velasquez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Feast quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Velasquez is looking for a kimura but Feast is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Velasquez to get the leverage.
Feast is looking to get back to full guard here but Velasquez has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ground and pound from Velasquez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Feast seems a little lost for a moment, as Velasquez dominates the positioning.
Velasquez working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Velasquez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Feast is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Velasquez yanks on the arm and Feast is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Velasquez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cain Velasquez! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1021 Round 1
Date: Nov 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Farmer looking to score a takedown here. Feast is defending well but Farmer drives through and ends up in Feast's guard.
Feast is looking to stand back up but Farmer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Feast.
Farmer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Farmer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Feast's head.
Farmer not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Farmer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Feast has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farmer not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farmer throwing shots but Feast is blocking nicely. #T1#
Farmer wants to pass to mount but Feast is defending the position.
Farmer controlling the action here.#SUB#
Feast is defending against the submission attempts here by Farmer.
Farmer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Farmer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Farmer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Feast has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Feast actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farmer slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##CL#
Farmer closes the distance and clinches.
Farmer being controlled against the cage.
Farmer tries to land knees in the clinch but Feast avoids the damage to the body.
Farmer tries for a takedown but Feast manages to get underhooks.
Farmer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Feast smiles and moves away.
Frank Farmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Feast.
Farmer throws a series of punches but Feast moves out of range.
Farmer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Farmer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Farmer blocking some punches.
Farmer blocking some punches.
Feast prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Farmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Feast lands a nice uppercut.
Feast stalling in the clinch but Farmer improves position.
Feast is trying to maintain a safe position but Farmer gets an underhook and turns Feast into the cage.
Feast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Feast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Feast is trying to stall.
Feast tries to break the clinch but Farmer is controlling the position.
Farmer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Feast pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Farmer has Feast up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feast prevents Farmer from breaking the clinch.
Farmer is working for takedown but Feast is calmly controlling the position for now.
Feast is trying to maintain a safe position but Farmer gets an underhook and turns Feast into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Farmer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Feast scores with a nice right hand.
Farmer looks for a takedown but Feast sprawls well.
Farmer doesn't manage to clinch there - Feast circles away.
Farmer takes one on the button.
Farmer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Farmer misses with a takedown attempt
and Feast counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Farmer moves into range and clinches up with Feast.
Feast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Feast's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Farmer fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Farmer.
Feast is looking to get back to his feet here but Farmer is keeping cool and he's managed to take Feast's back.#T1#
What can Feast do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Farmer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Feast for as long as he can get away with.
Farmer throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Farmer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Feast.
Farmer missing with strikes. #T2#
Feast covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
Farmer tightening his grip on Feast, looking for the choke.
Farmer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Farmer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Farmer somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T3#
What can Feast do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Feast avoids the strikes from Farmer.
Farmer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Feast 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 Farmer gets his way!
Feast trying to control the position but Farmer manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
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.
Farmer biding his time, controlling Feast. #SUB#
Feast fending off the submission attempt from Farmer.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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 Frank Farmer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Feast lands with a cross.
Frank Farmer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Feast throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Farmer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Feast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Farmer moves into the clinch.
Farmer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Feast gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Farmer is looking to break free of the clinch but Feast has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Feast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farmer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Feast is trying to break the clinch but Farmer is controlling him.
Farmer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Farmer wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Farmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farmer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Feast misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farmer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Feast scores with a shoulder strike.
Feast lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Feast on the inside.
Farmer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Feast is trying to break free.
Feast is trying to break the clinch but Farmer is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Feast.
Feast has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baby Feast seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Feast misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Farmer drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Farmer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Farmer keeping full guard, as Feast tries to pass.
Farmer pulls Feast in to control the position.
Farmer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Feast manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Feast tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Farmer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frank Farmer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Feast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farmer.
Feast really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farmer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Farmer controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Farmer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Farmer stands up and waves to Feast to follow him.
Feast's jab looks to have found its range, popping Farmer under the eye.
Farmer has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Feast was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Farmer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Farmer rushes Feast and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feast.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baby Feast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Farmer 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Baby Feast!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Baby Feast!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Baby Feast!
Baby Feast wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1021 Round 1
Date: Nov 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Velasquez.
Velasquez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Velasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Velasquez takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Davies fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velasquez, pushing him back against the cage.
Davies gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Davies has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davies to keep the fight standing.
Davies tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davies shoots in for a double leg but Velasquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cain Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Davies.#T1#
Velasquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Velasquez backs off Davies throws a huge counter combo but Velasquez manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Velasquez moves into the clinch.
Davies is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Velasquez to keep the fight standing.
Velasquez tries to pull guard but Davies won't allow it.
Davies is trying to break the clinch but Velasquez has him pressed against the cage.
Velasquez tries a body shot but Davies blocks it.
#BC#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Velasquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Velasquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Davies is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Davies has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Velasquez is working away from the top position though.
Davies blocking the ground and pound attempt from Velasquez.
Davies tries to kick Velasquez off but Velasquez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Velasquez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Davies is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Davies is staying active underneath Velasquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Davies is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Velasquez jumps into side control!
Velasquez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Davies is trying to get back to half guard.
Davies looking for a sweep but Velasquez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Davies wants to control but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez looking to control but Davies is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Velasquez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Davies hang on?
Velasquez wants to control the pace but Davies is squirming around nicely.
Davies throwing hammer fists to the chest of Velasquez. What's that going to do exactly?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Velasquez working for a guillotine from mount but Davies is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davies.
Davies shoots and misses
and Velasquez counters with a three punch combo that has Davies backing up. Davies nods at Velasquez to acknowledge the strikes.
Velasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davies can do to turn this around?
Velasquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davies circles away.
Velasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davies manages to avoid it.
Velasquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Velasquez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Davies quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Velasquez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Velasquez wants to take a breather but Davies is having none of it. #T1#
Velasquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Davies is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Velasquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasquez trying to control from half guard but Davies is working away.
Velasquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davies knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #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.
Davies is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Davies defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Davies moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#Velasquez is rocked!
Davies shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velasquez as he avoids it easily.
Oh Velasquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cain Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Davies.
Velasquez throws a hook but Davies avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Velasquez as Davies shoots in.
Davies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davies is breathing heavily.
Davies tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velasquez defends well and Davies ends up having to push Velasquez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Davies takes the fight into the clinch.
Davies jumps guard but Velasquez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Velasquez is trying to drag Davies to the mat but Davies just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Davies is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Velasquez is defending well.#BC#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##CL#
Davies tries to keep at a distance but Velasquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Velasquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davies to keep the fight standing.
Velasquez can't break the clinch.
Velasquez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Davies is stalling here.
#TD#
Velasquez lands a takedown into guard.
Velasquez advances position into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Velasquez.
Velasquez seems to have got his legs back now.
Velasquez controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davies is trying to control Velasquez's posture but Velasquez avoids it. #SUB#
Velasquez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Velasquez wants to control but Davies is keeping him busy. #T4#
Velasquez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Davies managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Velasquez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez trying to control the position but Davies is working away.
Davies is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velasquez.
Davies fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Davies shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velasquez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Velasquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Davies manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Velasquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. 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.
Davies tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velasquez defends well and Davies ends up having to push Velasquez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Davies misses with a takedown
and Velasquez counters with a left and a right that stings Davies.
Velasquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davies circles away.#T1#
Velasquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Davies, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davies has a takedown stuffed.
A counter left hand to the body from Velasquez misses its target.#CL2#
Davies instigates a clinch. #TD#
Velasquez successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Davies is posturing up here but Velasquez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Davies tries to roll out but it's too tight and Davies has to tap! Slick submission there by Velasquez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cain Velasquez! |
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