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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Birth of a Warrior Round 3
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Kanabe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ablack.
Ablack keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Kanabe has closed the distance and engaged Ablack in a clinch.
Ablack blocks a body shot from Kanabe.
Kanabe has Ablack pressed against the cage.
Kanabe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ablack is looking to break free of the clinch but Kanabe has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanabe lands a left hand.
Kanabe lands an elbow just above Ablack 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Rahul Ablack has been cut.
Kanabe taking a breather.
The referee calls for Kanabe to work.
Kanabe seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
Ablack prevents a body shot from Kanabe.
Ablack blocks a body shot from Kanabe.
Kanabe lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ablack as Kanabe tries to tie him up.
Kanabe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kanabe.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Choto Kanabe.
Ablack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kanabe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kanabe is looking to counter punch.
Kanabe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ablack paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Ablack shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kanabe has one foot on Ablack's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Ablack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kanabe stuffs the takedown attempt from Ablack. Ablack gets slowly back to his feet.
Kanabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kanabe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ablack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kanabe fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ablack shoots in and drives through. Kanabe sprawls well.
Choto Kanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahul Ablack.#CL#
Kanabe rushes Ablack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Kanabe.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kanabe lands a shoulder strike.
Kanabe looking for a takedown.
Kanabe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ablack up against the cage.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Ablack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kanabe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ablack fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kanabe slows down the pace here.
Kanabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Kanabe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ablack clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kanabe controls the action.
Kanabe tries to keep control of the position but Ablack is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kanabe just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanabe scores with punches from the back.
Kanabe controlling the position well here. Ablack rolled but Kanabe kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kanabe lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ablack hold on?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Choto Kanabe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rahul Ablack's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Kanabe forces Ablack back against the cage and clinches.
Kanabe lands a body punch.
Ablack tries to pull guard but Kanabe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kanabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ablack's elbow.
Ablack is trying to pull guard but Kanabe has him pressed against the cage.
Ablack wants to break free but Kanabe has control.
Kanabe lands with a right to the head.
Ablack tries to land knees in the clinch but Kanabe avoids the damage to the body.
Kanabe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ablack up against the cage.
Kanabe lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ablack is trying to force a seperation but Kanabe has the dominant position.
Choto Kanabe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Kanabe.
#T1#
Kanabe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ablack up against the cage.
Ablack is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kanabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Ablack controls his hands.
Kanabe can't find room to land a body shot as Ablack controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ablack.
Kanabe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ablack takes a shot to the head.
Ablack is trying to break the clinch but Kanabe is controlling him.
Ablack is looking to take this one to the mat.
Choto Kanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahul Ablack.
Kanabe works on Ablack's body with a couple of short punches.
Ablack is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Kanabe.
Kanabe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Rahul Ablack's cut even more.#T2#
Good body shot from Kanabe.
#TD#
Kanabe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ablack is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kanabe dives into side control.
#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanabe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kanabe controls the position.
Kanabe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ablack can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Kanabe is trying to get an arm triangle but Ablack is defending well.
Kanabe working the head with strikes. #T3#
Kanabe is working Ablack over with some ground and pound from side control. #CUT#The cut above Rahul Ablack's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kanabe 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.
Kanabe 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.
Kanabe working away.
Ablack taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ablack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kanabe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kanabe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ablack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kanabe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ablack is not content to let Kanabe control the position.
Ablack takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Kanabe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ablack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kanabe scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kanabe working the head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Choto Kanabe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rahul Ablack's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kanabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rahul Ablack's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Choto Kanabe! |
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Event:
Madness Insanity Vol 11
Date: Mar 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Shortman shoots in but Ablack avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Shortman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shortman trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Shortman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ablack defend it? Shortman steps over the head and cranks it - Ablack is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shortman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Shortman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Waters tries to clinch up but Kambwala circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Waters gets tackled into the cage by Kambwala. Kambwala maintains the clinch.
Waters is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kambwala is defending well.
Waters misses with a punch to the body.
Kambwala tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kambwala.
Waters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kambwala's elbow.
Kambwala blocks an elbow strike.
Waters tries a knee to the head but Kambwala blocks it.
Waters pushes off an throws an elbow but Kambwala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Waters scores with a hook to the body.
Kambwala tries to break the clinch but Waters is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters can't get the takedown.
Waters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kambwala working hard to break the clinch.
Kambwala blocks an uppercut.
Waters has Kambwala pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Kambwala tries to pull guard but Waters won't allow it.
Waters keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kambwala's efforts to push away.
Kambwala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kambwala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Waters is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kambwala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poseidon Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waters using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kambwala has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kambwala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kambwala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kambwala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Waters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kambwala misses with a body punch.
Waters on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Kambwala breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Waters gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Waters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kambwala.
Kambwala is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kambwala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Waters has him pressed against the cage.
Waters looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Waters has Kambwala pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Waters pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kambwala tumbling to the mat - Waters dives into Kambwala's guard.
Kambwala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kambwala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Waters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Waters scoring with punches to the head and body.
Waters looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Kambwala wants to stand and escape but Waters is having none of it.
Kambwala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Waters won't allow Kambwala to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Kambwala moves into the clinch.
Waters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kambwala avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Waters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kambwala.
Waters is trying to drag Kambwala to the mat but Kambwala just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Waters is breathing heavily.
Kambwala looking for a takedown.
Waters has a couple of punches blocked by Kambwala.
#T4#
Waters has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kambwala after a bit of a struggle.
Waters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kambwala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kambwala dodges an elbow strike from Waters.
Kambwala is trying to force a seperation but Waters has the dominant position.
Kambwala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Waters has him pressed against the cage.
Waters tries to land knees in the clinch but Kambwala avoids the damage to the body.
Kambwala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Waters pulls his leg out and moves away.
Waters tries to clinch but Kambwala moves out of range.
Waters blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Kambwala darts in and clinches Waters up against the cage.
Waters tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of stalling here from Kambwala.
Waters wants to take the fight to the mat but Kambwala manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kambwala fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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 Poseidon Waters will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Kambwala moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Waters fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Waters.
Waters tries to throw a body punch but Kambwala avoids it by throwing Waters back against the cage.
Kambwala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waters's elbow.
Kambwala avoids the elbow strike from Waters, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kambwala. #CUT2#It looks like Poseidon Waters has been cut.
Waters drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kambwala pulls his leg out and moves away.
Waters tries for a takedown but Kambwala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Kambwala as Waters shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poseidon Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waters seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Kambwala shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Waters is backing up but Kambwala catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Waters covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Kambwala Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Kambwala! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Satar feints and as Lala raises his hands in defense, Satar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lala controls Satar momentarily but Satar frees himself.
Satar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Satar won't allow Lala to sweep him here.
Satar content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Lala changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Satar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Satar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lala wants to stand but Satar has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Satar 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#
Satar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
It looks like Satar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Lala is looking for a sweep. Satar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lala is trying to maintain the position but Satar is very close to passing his half guard.
Satar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Satar passes to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Satar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#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.
Satar is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Satar the control monster continue. Boring.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Satar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lala manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Satar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Satar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viro Satar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Satar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lala did well to prevent Satar getting side control.
Lala tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Satar manages to move to mount!
Satar content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lala is in all sorts of trouble here.
Satar controlling the pace for now.
Lala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Satar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Satar prevents Lala from getting the reversal.
Satar controlling from mount. #T2#
Let's hope that Satar 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.
Satar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lala tries to hold on but Satar pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satar content just to control the position here.
Satar is landing with some decent strikes but Lala is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Satar controlling from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Satar.
More stalling from Satar.#T3#
Satar with the ground and pound from mount.
Satar controlling the position easily from mount.
Satar with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lala really wants to buck Satar off and get back to his feet.
Satar controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Satar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lala looks a forlorn figure.
Satar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lala?
Satar controlling from the full mount.
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.
Viro Satar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Satar shoots in and bounces Lala off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Satar controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lala looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T1#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Satar with a nice head shot there.
Satar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Satar enables Lala to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Satar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Satar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Satar sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB#
Lala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Satar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Satar is working Lala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #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.
Satar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Lala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Satar defends it easily.
Satar controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Satar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lala's half guard.
Kenny Lala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viro Satar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Satar is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viro Satar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Satar 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viro Satar! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Kambwala down.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Kambwala falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Turner moves into the clinch.
Kambwala has had enough of the clinch but Turner keeps him there for the moment.
Turner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turner wants to get back to striking at distance but Kambwala won't allow it.
#BC#
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kambwala tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Kambwala.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kambwala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turner defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kambwala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kambwala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kambwala dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL2#
Kambwala instigates a clinch.
Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but Kambwala has double underhooks.
Kambwala pushes off an throws an elbow but Turner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Turner tries to circle away but Kambwala has him pinned against the cage.
Kambwala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kambwala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner blocks a head kick by Kambwala.
Turner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kambwala.
Kambwala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Kambwala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kambwala.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kambwala.#CL2#
Kambwala has closed the distance and engaged Turner in a clinch.
Kambwala tries to pull guard but Turner won't allow it.
Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but Kambwala has double underhooks.
Kambwala tries to break free but Turner pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Kambwala shoots in for a double leg but Turner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zeus Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Kambwala.
Kambwala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turner is looking to slow Kambwala down with leg kicks. #T3#
Turner throws a series of punches but Kambwala avoids them all with ease.
Kambwala is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turner.
Turner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kambwala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kambwala sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Kambwala gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kambwala gets control of Turner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kambwala will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kambwala controlling Turner's posture. #SUB2#
Kambwala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kambwala wants to sweep but no luck.
Turner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kambwala is proving hard to escape from. #T4##SU#
Turner stands up and waves to Kambwala to follow him.
Kambwala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turner but Turner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kambwala.
Kambwala looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Kambwala.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Kambwala.
Kambwala shoots in but Turner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Turner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kambwala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Turner blocks the body kick.
Turner avoids the head kick by Kambwala.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kambwala can do to turn this around?
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kambwala is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Kambwala moves into the clinch.#BC#
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Kambwala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kambwala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Kambwala tries to counter with a clinch but Turner shakes him off and moves away.
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kambwala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Kambwala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turner.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zeus Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kambwala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turner sprawls well. Turner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kambwala gets slowly back to his feet.
Kambwala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kambwala tries to clinch up.
Turner with the inside leg kick.
Kambwala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2##CL2#
Kambwala forces Turner back against the cage and clinches.
Kambwala is trying to push Turner away but Turner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kambwala shoots in looking for a takedown but Turner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kambwala's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zeus Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Kambwala.
Kambwala is breathing heavily.
Turner throws a series of punches but Kambwala avoids them all with ease.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Kambwala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner looks to land a combination but Kambwala avoids it well.
Kambwala dives in for a single leg takedown but Turner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kambwala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
#T3#
Kambwala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kambwala shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kambwala manages to circle out of the way.
Zeus Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kambwala or perhaps it was just good defense by Turner, which made it look bad.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turner throws a right and a left that Kambwala avoids nicely.
Kambwala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kambwala shoots in and drives through. Turner sprawls well.
Turner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kambwala shoots for a takedown but Turner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Kambwala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Kambwala fails to land with a series of punches.
Turner slaps away a takedown attempt from Kambwala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Turner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turner duly obliges.
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!
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kambwala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turner looks to land a combination but Kambwala avoids it well.
Kambwala is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Turner dominated that second round.
That's time! Turner'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#
Turner tries to bum rush Kambwala with a series of wild strikes but Kambwala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kambwala.
Turner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kambwala.
Kambwala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kambwala shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kambwala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kambwala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kambwala is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zeus Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Kambwala.
Good leg kick by Turner.
Kambwala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kambwala throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Kambwala throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Kambwala tries for a takedown but Turner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turner throws a big counter combination but Kambwala scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zeus Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Turner misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kambwala.
Kambwala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turner throwing a counter right hand but Kambwala manages to avoid it.
Turner thumps Kambwala with a low kick.
Turner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kambwala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turner is fending him off so far but Kambwala persists. Nope, Turner circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Turner tries to bum rush Kambwala with a series of wild strikes but Kambwala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turner connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Kambwala wants to counter the offense by Turner and move into the clinch position.
Turner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner blocks a head kick by Kambwala.
Kambwala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turner's waist but Turner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kambwala off to one side.
A good leg kick by Turner. #T3#
Kambwala wants to clinch.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Turner.
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Turner throws a series of punches but Kambwala avoids them all with ease.
Turner is looking to wear down Kambwala with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kambwala.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kambwala circles away quickly and effectively.
Kambwala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turner with a body shot.
Kambwala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turner as he avoids it easily.
Kambwala tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kambwala manages to circle out of the way.
Kambwala avoids the head kick by Turner.
#CL2#
Kambwala drives through and clinches with Turner against the cage.
Kambwala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Kambwala breaks the clinch.
Kambwala throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kambwala or perhaps it was just good defense by Turner, which made it look bad.
Turner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeus Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus Turner! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1043 Round 1
Date: Mar 10, 2021 |
#R1#
A low kick from Ladd is predictable there #CL2#
and Lala holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Lala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lala gets a clinch. #TD#
Ladd pulls guard successfully.
Ladd is controlling Lala's posture.
Lala stops Ladd from standing up.
Ladd looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lala puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SU2#
Lala stands up out of the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lala is looking to clinch. #CL#
Ladd clinches up against the cage.
Lala jumps guard but Ladd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ladd wants to get back to striking at distance but Lala won't allow it.
Ladd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##TD2#
Lala manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ladd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ladd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ladd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Ladd drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lala dives on top into guard.#REVB##T2#
Ladd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lala is one step ahead there.
Lala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ladd wants to stand but Lala is controlling the position.
Lala trying to control but Ladd is working from the bottom.
Ladd has control of Lala's left arm, preventing Lala from doing any damage. #T3#
Ladd keeping moving, preventing Lala from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lala is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ladd is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ladd has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lala controls Ladd momentarily but Ladd frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ladd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ladd seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lala for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ladd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ladd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lala wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ladd working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Ladd gets to his feet - Lala follows without any prompting.
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 Hefty Ladd will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lala shoots in but Ladd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ladd defends it nicely.#CL#
Ladd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ladd is pushing Lala up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ladd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lala looking for a takedown.
Hefty Ladd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Lala.
Lala fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Ladd has clasped his hands together around Lala's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1#
Ladd scoring with punches from side control.
Lala taking a bit of punishment here - Ladd scoring with strikes.
Lala takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ladd working the ground and pound.
Ladd working the ground and pound.#CUT#It looks like Kenny Lala has been cut.
Ladd lands a nice forearm strike.
Ladd 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.
Ladd landing strikes.
Ladd has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lala!
Lala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ladd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ladd with shots to the head and body - Lala looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ladd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lala can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Ladd with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ladd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Ladd's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ladd postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lala looks a forlorn figure.
Ladd controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Lala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ladd controlling his opponent.
Ladd lands a heavy elbow.
Ladd controlling the position easily from mount.
Lala tries to hold on but Ladd pushes him away. #T4#
Ladd controlling from mount.
Lala really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ladd controlling the pace for now.
Ladd putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT#That has opened up Kenny Lala's cut even more.
Ladd with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#Kenny Lala's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kenny Lala's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hefty Ladd! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1042 Round 2
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Ablack drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ablack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lomare works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lomare keeping full guard, as Ablack tries to pass. #SU#
Ablack stands up from Lomare's guard - Ablack perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Ablack looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lomare kicks off Ablack and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Ablack shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lomare manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lomare pushes Ablack off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1##CL2#
Ablack tries to keep at a distance but Lomare has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ablack has Lomare pressed against the cage, preventing Lomare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lomare misses with an elbow over the top.
Ablack is stalling here.
Lomare can't break the clinch.
Lomare taking a breather.
Lomare can't find room to land a body shot as Ablack controls the action.
Lomare can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Ablack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lomare wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Ablack manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ablack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lomare.
Lomare stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ablack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lomare postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Ablack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ablack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lomare defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ablack pulls Lomare in close to prevent any damage. #SU2#
Lomare stands up and waves to Ablack to follow him. #TD#
Ablack looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
Lomare trying to control the position here.
Ablack is looking to advance position but Lomare has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Lomare wants to control the pace but Ablack is squirming around nicely.
Lomare prevents Ablack from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kendrick Lomare dominated that round.
That's time! Ablack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Ablack closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lomare did well to prevent Ablack getting side control.#ES2#
Lomare has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ablack is on him like a limpet, forcing Lomare back against the cage.
Ablack tries a body shot but Lomare blocks it.
Lomare tries to land knees in the clinch but Ablack avoids the damage to the body.
Lomare is trying to break the clinch but Ablack is controlling him.
Ablack tries a knee to the head but Lomare blocks it.
#TD2#
Lomare pulls guard successfully.
Ablack trying to control but Lomare is working from the bottom.
Kendrick Lomare has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lomare has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ablack should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lomare has tightened it up now! Ablack should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kendrick Lomare!
A very excited looking Kendrick Lomare rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1042 Round 1
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Giga closes the distance but Ablack moves to the side
and Ablack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Giga clinches up with Ablack and pushes him back against the cage.
Ablack tries to circle away but Giga has him pinned against the cage.
Ablack blocks the elbow strike.
Giga throws a head punch that misses.
Giga can't get the takedown.
Giga tries to pull guard but Ablack won't allow it.
Giga has Ablack pressed against the cage, preventing Ablack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Giga is trying to pull guard but Ablack has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giga Giga. 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.#TD2#
Ablack decides to pull guard.
Ablack controls Giga momentarily but Giga frees himself.
Giga really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Giga won't allow Ablack to sweep him here. #T1#
Giga sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Ablack isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Giga stacks Ablack on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Giga!
Ablack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Giga looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ablack is avoiding damage well.
Giga trying to control the action but Ablack is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Giga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ablack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ablack is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Giga throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Giga in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Giga 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.
Ablack is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Giga is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Giga tries to advance to mount but Ablack denies him. #T3#
Ablack wants to control but Giga postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ablack is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Giga is staying active.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ablack.
Giga explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Ablack shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Giga is trying to defend but Ablack finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ablack throwing shots but Giga is blocking nicely. #T4#
Giga is looking to control Ablack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Giga avoid being mounted?
Ablack tries to stand and escape but Giga actually recovers to full guard.
Giga controls Ablack momentarily but Ablack frees himself.
Giga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ablack trying to control but Giga is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giga Giga dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ablack keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Giga drives through and clinches with Ablack against the cage.
Giga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Giga.
Ablack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ablack tries to pull guard but Giga won't allow it.
Ablack tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Giga smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Ablack feints and as Giga raises his hands in defense, Ablack changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giga 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##SUB#
Giga is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Ablack trying to control from the bottom.
Giga is controlling the pace.
Giga is thwarting Ablack's attempts to control the position.#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.
Ablack is looking for a sweep. Giga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Giga prevents Ablack from standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ablack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ablack tries to roll over but Giga keeps him under control.
Ablack is trying to control but Giga passes into side control!
#T3#
Ablack tries to buck Giga off but Giga is having none of it.
Ablack wants to control but Giga postures up.#SU#
Giga decides to stand back up. Giga steps back and let's Ablack get back to his feet.
Giga looks for a takedown but Ablack sprawls well.
Ablack tries to bum rush Giga with a series of wild strikes but Giga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Giga shoots for a double leg takedown but Ablack sprawls well. He's pushed Giga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giga Giga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ablack keeps the fight on the outside.
Giga has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Ablack holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Ablack prevents a takedown attempt there.
Giga has Ablack pressed against the cage, preventing Ablack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Giga jumps guard but Ablack stands there with Giga around his waist. Giga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Ablack pulls guard successfully.
Ablack trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ablack trying to control the position.
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.
A close second round but Rahul Ablack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ablack lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD2#
Ablack looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Giga pulls Ablack in close to prevent any damage.
Ablack is in close to Giga's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giga wants to get back to his feet but Ablack is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Giga pulls Ablack in close to his closed guard and prevents Ablack from doing any damage or advancing position.
Giga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ablack is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ablack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Giga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Giga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ablack wants to control from the top but Giga keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Giga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ablack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ablack feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Ablack drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Ablack content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ablack lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#Giga is rocked!#SUB#
Giga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ablack defends it easily.
Oh Giga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Ablack stands up and waves to Giga to follow him. #TD2#
Ablack is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Giga's half guard.
Ablack performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Giga is trying to get back to full guard.
Giga seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ablack in particular looking to stall.
Ablack trying to mount his opponent but Giga defends it.
Ablack seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ablack landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ablack is trying to control the action in half guard but Giga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ablack lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ablack working over Giga with some ground and pound. Giga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ablack lands a big elbow - Giga is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ablack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rahul Ablack! |
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