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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1038 Round 4
Date: Feb 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Tobak needs to keep his hands up - Toyota had a free shot at his head there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tobak.
Tobak misses with the combination.
Toyota tries to clinch but Tobak is having none of it.
Toyota tries to clinch up.
Tobak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Toyota defends it well.
Tobak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Toyota clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Tobak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toyota tries to clinch up.
Tobak appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tobak throws a one two combo.
Toyota misses with a wild body shot.
Toyota tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toyota tries to clinch up.
Toyota digs a good body shot into Tobak's ribs.
Toyota closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Roman Tobak has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toyota darts in looking for a takedown but Tobak gets double underhooks and turns Toyota into the cage. #TD2#
Tobak decides to pull guard. #T1#
Toyota preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Toyota drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tobak dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Tobak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Tobak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Toyota manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tobak has Toyota in his guard.#REVR#
Toyota wants to control from the top but Tobak keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tobak can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Tobak has an active guard here but Toyota has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
Toyota is looking to take a break and control but Tobak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Toyota is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tobak has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Toyota is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Tobak as he works his way to full guard.
Tobak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toyota wants to control from the top but Tobak keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Toyota drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Toyota jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tobak is looking to stand up but Toyota isn't so interested in that idea.
Tobak tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Toyota drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tobak manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Toyota has Tobak in his guard.#REVB#
Toyota will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Toyota looking to control.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tobak looking to sit in guard and control but Toyota gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Toyota working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Toyota drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tobak manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Toyota has Tobak in his guard.#REVB#
Tobak wants to control from the top but Toyota keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tobak has gone for a leg lock! Toyota slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tobak's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vitor Toyota will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Tobak's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Toyota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toyota is looking to clinch.
Toyota misses with a double jab.
Toyota tries to clinch but Tobak moves out of range.
Toyota fails to land the takedown.
Tobak is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Toyota tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Tobak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tobak. #SUB#
Toyota is looking for a triangle here but Tobak uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Toyota struggling a bit here.
Tobak in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Toyota tries to bench press Tobak off him but Tobak keeps the position.
Tobak lands some shots froms side control.
Tobak happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tobak working away.
Toyota bucks up and tries to throw Tobak off but instead Tobak has got his back!
Tobak throwing sloppy strikes. #T3#
Tobak has the hooks in. Toyota is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Toyota defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tobak's arms.
Tobak trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Toyota doesn't escape.
Tobak trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tobak controlling well, preventing Toyota from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Tobak working for a choke but Toyota is defending well. #T4#
Toyota is trapped and Tobak is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB2#
Tobak looking for the choke but no joy.
Tobak is punishing Toyota with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Tobak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Tobak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tobak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tobak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toyota moves in looking to clinch but Tobak pushes him off.#CL2#
Tobak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Toyota breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Tobak forces Toyota back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Toyota breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Tobak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Toyota did well to prevent Tobak getting side control.#SU2#
Tobak gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Tobak looking to score a takedown here. Toyota is defending well but Tobak drives through and ends up in Toyota 's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tobak 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.
Toyota is looking to stand up but Tobak isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Toyota controls Tobak momentarily but Tobak frees himself.
Toyota throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tobak wants to control from the top but Toyota keeps moving. #SUB#
Toyota is looking for a triangle but Tobak pushes his legs off easily.
Toyota being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Toyota wants to sweep here but Tobak controlling him for the moment.
Tobak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tobak is continuing to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tobak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Toyota keeping moving, preventing Tobak from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Toyota throws a nice looking combination but Tobak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tobak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toyota sprawls well. Toyota wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tobak gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Toyota drives through and clinches with Tobak against the cage.
#BC#
Toyota pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Toyota tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tobak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vitor Toyota is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tobak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Toyota doesn't manage to clinch there - Tobak circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Toyota . No joy for Tobak on that attempt.
Toyota tries to clinch up but Tobak circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Tobak's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Toyota tries to clinch but Tobak moves out of range.
Toyota lands with a nice combination. Tobak backs away looking to recover.
Toyota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vitor Toyota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Tobak.
Tobak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tobak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toyota sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tobak somewhat.
Vitor Toyota is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toyota tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vitor Toyota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tobak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toyota finds it's way round the side to connect with Tobak's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Toyota showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Toyota 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Roman Tobak!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Roman Tobak!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Roman Tobak!
Roman Tobak wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1038 Round 3
Date: Feb 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Toyota lands a head shot.
Valcak shoots for a takedown but Toyota saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Toyota forces Valcak back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Toyota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Toyota moves into the clinch.
Toyota wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Toyota manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Toyota darts in and clinches Valcak up against the cage.#TD2#
Toyota has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Valcak is trying to keep an underhook but Toyota manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Valcak has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Toyota is on him like a limpet, forcing Valcak back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valcak wants to take the fight to the mat but Toyota manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Toyota stops a takedown attempt from Valcak.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filip Valcak. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Toyota manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Toyota darts in and clinches Valcak up against the cage.#BC2#
Toyota breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Toyota moves into the clinch.#T1#
Valcak wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Toyota escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valcak dives in and grabs Toyota 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Toyota pushes down on Valcak's head and hops out.#CL2#
Toyota rushes Valcak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Toyota gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Toyota postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Valcak is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Toyota , into his guard. #REVR#
Toyota keeping moving, preventing Valcak from controlling successfully. #SU#
Valcak stands up and waves to Toyota to follow him. #T2#
Valcak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Toyota pinned against the cage. Toyota gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Toyota blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Toyota has closed the distance and engaged Valcak in a clinch.
#TD2#
Toyota has Valcak pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Toyota pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Valcak tumbling to the mat - Toyota dives into Valcak's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toyota postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Toyota trying to stand up but can't free himself from Valcak's guard.
Toyota slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Toyota keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valcak's head.#T3##SUB2#
Toyota thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Toyota 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Toyota drops back, looking for a kneebar! Valcak looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Valcak looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Valcak! #REVR#
Toyota is looking to reverse the position.
Valcak tries to advance to mount but Toyota denies him. #T4#
Valcak wants to control but Toyota is keeping him busy.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB#
Valcak tries for a kimura but Toyota is defending well.
Valcak has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Toyota dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Toyota throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valcak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Toyota shoots in for a double leg but Valcak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Valcak feinted with a counter takedown.
Valcak has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Toyota closes the distance and pushes Valcak back into the cage.#BC2#
Toyota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Toyota rushes Valcak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Valcak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toyota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valcak tries to pull guard but Toyota forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Toyota 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valcak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filip Valcak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valcak is looking for a takedown.#T1##BC2#
Toyota breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Toyota clinches up with Valcak and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Valcak breaks the clinch.
Toyota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Toyota clinches.
Valcak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toyota 's efforts to push away.
Toyota has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valcak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Toyota breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Toyota feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Toyota throws a strike but Valcak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Valcak trying to control but Toyota is working from the bottom. #T2#
Valcak advances to half guard.
Valcak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Toyota looking for submissions off his back.
Toyota is refusing to be controlled, as Valcak sits in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T3#
Toyota gets back to full guard.
Toyota looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valcak is one step ahead there.
Filip Valcak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valcak 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.
Toyota controlling the position.#SUB2#
Valcak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toyota has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valcak has managed to get both his arms back between Toyota 's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Valcak wants to control from the top but Toyota keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Toyota really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valcak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Valcak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valcak wants it to stay on the feet.
Toyota is breathing heavily.
Toyota defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valcak.
Valcak shoots in looking for a takedown but Toyota manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valcak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Toyota moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Toyota pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Valcak tries to keep at a distance but Toyota has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Toyota lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Toyota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Valcak shoots in but Toyota avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Valcak backs off Toyota throws a huge counter combo but Valcak manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Toyota moves into the clinch successfully.
Toyota is trying to break the clinch but Valcak has him pressed against the cage.
Valcak has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Toyota after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Toyota is trying to trip Valcak. He has hold of a leg but Valcak is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Toyota persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Toyota seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Valcak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toyota is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Valcak looking for a sweep. Not yet Valcak, not yet. #T1#
Toyota sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toyota lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Toyota postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Valcak is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Toyota , into his guard. #REVR#
Valcak trying to move into half guard but instead Toyota has managed to sweep!#REVB##T2#
Valcak wants to sweep but no luck.
Valcak throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Toyota must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Toyota looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valcak is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Toyota wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Valcak tries to free his leg and advance position but Toyota is retaining full guard.
Toyota is pulling down on Valcak's head to control his posture.
Valcak passes Toyota 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Toyota manages to get to full guard.
#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.
Toyota bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valcak's guard. #REVB#
Valcak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valcak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Valcak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Filip Valcak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitor Toyota is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toyota regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Toyota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Toyota winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Vitor Toyota !
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Vitor Toyota !
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Vitor Toyota !
Vitor Toyota wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1038 Round 3
Date: Feb 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Tobak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tobak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tobak being controlled here momentarily.
Tobak tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T1#
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Tobak from controlling successfully.
Tobak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie is controlling Tobak's posture.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie is pulling down on Tobak's head. It's preventing any offense from Tobak, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Tobak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Tobak jumps guard and drags Gracie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Gracie trying to control but Tobak is working from the bottom.
Gracie won't allow Tobak to sweep him here.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Tobak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gracie pulls Tobak in close to his closed guard and prevents Tobak from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Tobak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tobak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie controlling Tobak's posture.
Tobak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Gracie 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.#T3#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Tobak from controlling successfully.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Tobak is proving a slippery customer.
Tobak throws a big right hand that misses.
Tobak is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tobak cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tobak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Tobak from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tobak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tobak off to one side.
Tobak throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Tobak circles away.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Tobak.
#CL#
Tobak closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Tobak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Tobak gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Tobak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Tobak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tobak misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tobak keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Tobak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tobak tries to pull guard but Gracie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tobak misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tobak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Tobak is trying to pull guard but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Tobak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tobak leaning against his opponent.
Gracie letting Tobak take a breather here.
Tobak seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tobak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Gracie has managed to clinch.
Tobak looking for a takedown. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tobak wants a takedown.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tobak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tobak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tobak jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tobak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tobak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Tobak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tobak goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Gracie drives through and clinches with Tobak against the cage.
#T3#
Tobak is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Tobak misses with an elbow strike.
Tobak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tobak is defending well.
Tobak pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tobak looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#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.
A low kick from Tobak is predictable there
and Gracie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Tobak keeps the fight on the outside.
Tobak thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tobak tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Tobak forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tobak is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracie has double underhooks. #TD#
Tobak drags the fight down to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pupunha Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Gracie clinches.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch but Tobak keeps him there for the moment.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tobak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tobak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tobak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Tobak darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Tobak into the cage. #T1##TD#
Tobak gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Tobak is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie is trying to control but Tobak passes into side control!
Tobak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is trying to control Tobak's posture but Tobak avoids it.
Tobak trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie struggling a bit here.#T2#
Tobak tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gracie stops Tobak from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie is letting Tobak control him for a moment.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tobak connects with a decent elbow.
Tobak cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gracie is trying to control Tobak's posture but Tobak avoids it.
Tobak tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs. #T3#
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Tobak remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Tobak is keeping busy.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie is doing well to control the position and prevent Tobak from advancing to side control.
Tobak is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Tobak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tobak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tobak has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Tobak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tobak 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Roman Tobak!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Roman Tobak!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Roman Tobak!
Roman Tobak wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1038 Round 2
Date: Feb 10, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Toyota has closed the distance and engaged Poselek in a clinch.
Poselek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toyota 's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Toyota 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toyota avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Poselek.
Toyota tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poselek controls the position.
Toyota is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toyota stops Poselek from passing to mount.
Toyota wants to control but Poselek postures up.
Toyota tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Toyota is not content to let Poselek control the position. #SUB#
Poselek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Poselek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Toyota is looking to regain half guard here but Poselek keeps moving and retains side control.
Poselek wants to control but Toyota is keeping him busy.
Poselek looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Toyota is avoiding damage well.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Poselek content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Poselek working away.
Poselek in side control, throwing shots but Toyota defends.
Toyota is trying to get back to his feet.
Poselek tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Toyota struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Poselek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toyota tries to circle away but Poselek has him pinned against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Toyota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vitor Toyota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toyota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poselek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Toyota drops Poselek with a beautiful combination! Poselek stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Toyota is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Poselek is rocked!
Toyota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oh Poselek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Toyota delivers a spinning backfist that drops Poselek like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Vitor Toyota ! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1038 Round 2
Date: Feb 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Konrad misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Konrad throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Konrad misses with a takedown
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Konrad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Konrad wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to control Konrad's posture but Konrad avoids it.
Gracie stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Gracie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Konrad on the ground.#SU2#
Konrad stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1#
Konrad misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pupunha Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Konrad.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Konrad shoots in.
As Konrad looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Konrad just gets out of the way.
Konrad misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peter Konrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konrad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Konrad looks winded!
Konrad misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Konrad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Konrad controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Konrad looking for a sweep. Not yet Konrad, not yet. #T3#
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Konrad is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Konrad tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Konrad napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Konrad prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Konrad blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pupunha Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Konrad misses with a takedown attempt
letting Gracie counter with a right hand. #TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Konrad sees it coming and defends easily.
Konrad trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konrad wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Konrad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Konrad looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Konrad manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #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.
Konrad working a defensive guard here.
Konrad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie is thwarting Konrad's attempts to control the position.
Gracie stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Konrad stuffs the takedown.
Konrad tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily#CL#
and Gracie moves into the clinch.#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Konrad tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Konrad looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Konrad just gets out of the way.
Pupunha Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Konrad.
Konrad is breathing heavily.
Konrad closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Konrad tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4##TD#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pupunha Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Konrad is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pupunha Gracie 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Konrad gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Konrad 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.
Konrad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Konrad controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konrad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie wanted to stand there but Konrad had control of the position. #SUB2#
Konrad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Konrad can do to turn this around?
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Konrad but Konrad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Konrad tries a quick counter leg kick but Gracie is wise to it.#CL#
Gracie rushes Konrad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Konrad sprawls well.#T2#
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Konrad, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Gracie has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Konrad throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily. #CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Konrad stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##CL#
Gracie pushes Konrad up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Konrad avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Konrad continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pupunha Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konrad wants to break free but Gracie has control.
#BC#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Konrad closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Konrad fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Konrad backing up. Konrad nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.#T4##TD#
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peter Konrad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pupunha Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pupunha Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Pupunha Gracie!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Pupunha Gracie!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Pupunha Gracie!
Pupunha Gracie wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1038 Round 1
Date: Feb 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Malone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Paiva to the mat! Paiva manages to get full guard.
Paiva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malone tries to free his leg and advance position but Paiva is retaining full guard.
Malone trying to control but Paiva is working from the bottom.
Paiva pulls Malone in close to his closed guard and prevents Malone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Paiva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Paiva.
Paiva continues to hold on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paiva continues to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Malone trying to control but Paiva is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paiva closes the distance and clinches up with Malone, looking for a takedown. Paiva pushes Malone against the cage but Malone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paiva tries for a takedown but Malone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Malone rushes Paiva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Paiva breaks the clinch.
Malone slaps away a takedown attempt from Paiva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arley Paiva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Malone closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Paiva breaks from the clinch.
Malone connects with a right hand. Paiva shakes it off.
Sloppy strikes from Malone. Those never looked like landing.
Paiva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2##CL#
Paiva closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Paiva breaks the clinch.
Paiva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Malone darts in and clinches Paiva up against the cage.#BC2#
Malone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone slaps away a takedown attempt from Paiva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Malone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Malone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Paiva wants to control but Malone postures up.#SUB2#
Malone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paiva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Paiva is trying to control Malone's posture but Malone avoids it. #T3##SU2#
Malone stands up and beckons Paiva to his feet. #TD#
Malone tries to sprawl but Paiva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Paiva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paiva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paiva thows a huge punch but Malone dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paiva in particular looking to stall.
Paiva 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.#SUB#
Paiva is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paiva thows a huge punch but Malone dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Paiva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paiva stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paiva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Malone 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#
Malone catches Paiva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arley Paiva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malone throws a sloppy head kick and Paiva moves out of range easily.
Paiva scores with a three punch combo!
Paiva avoids the head kick by Malone.
Malone throws a series of punches but Paiva avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Malone gets the takedown into side control.
Malone working away.
Paiva holding on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paiva wants to control but Malone postures up.#SUB2#
Malone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paiva has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paiva isn't going anywhere.#T1#
Paiva wants to control but Malone postures up.
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Paiva can't do much from the bottom here.
Paiva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paiva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paiva desperately trying to maintain half guard. #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.
More hug and hope from Paiva.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paiva connects with a solid leg kick.
Paiva fails with the takedown.
Malone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Paiva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Paiva darts in looking for a takedown but Malone gets double underhooks and turns Paiva into the cage.
Paiva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Malone is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arley Paiva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Paiva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Malone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Malone trying to control the action but Paiva is working from the bottom.
Paiva wants to control but Malone postures up.#T4#
What's Paiva going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Paiva tries to buck Malone off but Malone is having none of it.
Paiva is working hard here to advance position.
Paiva stops Malone from passing to mount.
Paiva is trying to control Malone's posture but Malone avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paiva controls the position for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Paiva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Malone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Paiva is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Malone is looking to take a break and control but Paiva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paiva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Malone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Malone gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Malone gets a double leg takedown into Paiva's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Paiva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paiva keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Paiva pulls Malone in to control the position.
Malone wants to pass the guard but Paiva is keeping the position.
Paiva pulls Malone in close to prevent any damage. #SU2#
Malone gets to his feet - Paiva follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Malone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Paiva!
Malone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paiva struggling a bit here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T2##SU2#
Malone stands up and beckons Paiva to his feet.
Paiva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malone defends well and Paiva ends up having to push Malone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Paiva breaks from the clinch.
Paiva connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Paiva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Paiva moves into full mount! Malone won't be happy about that! #T3#
Paiva dominating with strikes here.
Paiva thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Malone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Malone takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Paiva punching from mount but Malone doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Paiva looking to ground and pound but Malone is blocking nicely.
Paiva looking to ground and pound but Malone is blocking nicely.
Malone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paiva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paiva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Paiva thowing shots but they're missing.
Paiva blocks Malone's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Paiva tries to control but Malone wriggling away.
Paiva looking to finish with strikes here!
Paiva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arley Paiva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Malone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Paiva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arley Paiva.
Well Malone 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Ryan Malone!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Ryan Malone!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Ryan Malone!
Ryan Malone wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1038 Round 1
Date: Feb 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Toyota fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnstone, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Toyota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnstone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Toyota tries to clinch but Johnstone moves out of range.
Johnstone wants to counter the offense by Toyota and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Johnstone darts in and clinches Toyota up against the cage.
Johnstone wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnstone is working for takedown but Toyota is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Johnstone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Toyota drops Johnstone with a beautiful combination! Johnstone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Toyota is looking for the KO!#ROC#Johnstone is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jackson Johnstone has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toyota sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Johnstone's defenses. It connects perfectly with Johnstone's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitor Toyota ! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1038 Round 1
Date: Feb 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
Tyson fails with the takedown.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily.
Tyson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Tyson rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Tyson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson shoots and misses #CL2#
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
Tyson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gracie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Tyson.
Tyson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Tyson fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Tyson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Tyson is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tyson rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tyson fails to land. #BC2#
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tyson!
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#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy. #T3#
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tyson is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Gracie cracks Tyson with a big right hand but Tyson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Tyson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
Gracie just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pupunha Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Tyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tyson tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Tyson clinches.
Tyson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tyson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is working for takedown but Tyson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tyson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gracie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tyson throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Tyson tries to clinch
and Gracie counters with a big head kick but Tyson shrugs it off. #CL#
Tyson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson, which made it look bad.
Tyson tries to clinch #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Gracie trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tyson has given up his back. Will we see Gracie going for some submissions?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Tyson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for the RNC. #T4#
Gracie keeps control of the position as Tyson tries to break free.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tyson doesn't escape.
Gracie is continuing to stall.
Gracie is trying to control but Tyson is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Gracie trying to control but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Tyson is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie looking to control but Tyson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pupunha Gracie 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Gracie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Tyson gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage. #CL2#
Gracie clinches.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson wants to take the fight to the mat but Gracie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Tyson on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.#T1#
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Pupunha Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pupunha Gracie.
Tyson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyson thinking. #T2##CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Tyson is trying to stall.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Gracie shoots in.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Tyson gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Tyson manages to retain guard.#T4#
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tyson controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Tyson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyson manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Tyson's guard.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pupunha Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pupunha Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Pupunha Gracie!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Pupunha Gracie!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Pupunha Gracie!
Pupunha Gracie wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Mike Tyson stepped up to the mic, saying 'THE IRON WILL GET REVENGE '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Baby misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Baby. That snapped Cante's head back.
Baby connects with a crisp jab.
Cante tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cante somewhat.
Baby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cante avoids the body shot from Baby.
Baby throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Cante was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baby.
Cante closes the distance and clinches up with Baby, looking for a takedown. Cante pushes Baby against the cage but Baby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baby with a jab.
Cante shoots in for a takedown but Baby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tayrot Cante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baby swings for the body but Cante moves out of range.
Crazy Baby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cante is defended easily by Baby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cante.
Baby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baby lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Cante head around and knocks him out cold! Baby hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crazy Baby! |
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