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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1045 Round 2
Date: Mar 30, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for Dong with that takedown attempt.
Dong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jensen avoids it really well and circles away.
Jensen wants to counter the offense by Dong and move into the clinch position.
Dong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jensens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dong wants to clinch#TD2#
and Jensen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dong won't be happy with that. #T1##SUB2#
Jensen tries for a kimura but Dong is defending well.
Jensen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dong!
Dong is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Jensen looking to secure an arm triangle but Dong defends it well.
Dong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Jensen is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Dong is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Jensen! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1045 Round 1
Date: Mar 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Dong jabs at Hiddler's body.#TD#
Hiddler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dong throws Hiddler to one side and escapes!
Hiddler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dong avoids it really well and circles away.
Hiddler dives in for a single leg takedown but Dong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Dong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Hiddler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dong's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hiddler is thwarting Dong's attempts to control the position.
Dong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#ES2#
Dong has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hiddler has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hiddler tries to pull guard but Dong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adler Hiddler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dong ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dong no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiddler trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dong is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hiddler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dong on the ground.
Hiddler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Hiddler working for a triangle but Dong defends it easily.
Hiddler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hiddler 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.#SUB#
Hiddler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Dong gets to his feet - Hiddler follows without any prompting.
Hiddler wants to land a leg kick but Dong is out of range.
Dong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hiddler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Dong throws a chopping leg kick but Hiddler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hiddler attempts a counter takedown but Dong avoids it well and moves away.
Hiddler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dong.#ROC2#Hiddler is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Adler Hiddler has been cut.#CL2#
Dong darts in and clinches Hiddler up against the cage.
Oh Hiddler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Dong.
A nice left hand lands by Dong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Dong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dong looks winded!#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dong manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Dong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hiddler uses from the top position.
Hiddler is looking to stand up but Dong won't let him. #SUB#
Hiddler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dong dives on top into guard.#REVB##SU2#
Dong stands up from Hiddler's guard - Dong perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dong throws a head kick but Hiddler moves out of range.
Dong misses with a wild combination.
Hiddler closes the distance and clinches up with Dong, looking for a takedown. Hiddler pushes Dong against the cage but Dong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hiddler tries to clinch up but Dong circles away and keeps his distance.
Dong tries to clinch but Hiddler is having none of it.
Hiddler seems to have got his legs back now.
Hiddler misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Hiddler throws a head kick that misses.
Hiddler is looking to clinch. #TD#
Hiddler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dong quickly recovers to half guard.
Hiddler trying to control the action but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dong wants to improve his position but Hiddler is controlling well.
Hiddler wants to control but Dong is keeping him busy.
Hiddler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hiddler is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiddler is keen to just control but Dong is a slippery customer.#T4#
Hiddler tries to pass to full mount but Dong defends it.
Hiddler is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hiddler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hiddler trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Hiddler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hiddler trying to control the action but Dong is working from the bottom.
Hiddler trying to mount his opponent but Dong defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Dong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adler Hiddler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Dong gets a clinch. #TD2#
Dong jumps guard and drags Hiddler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hiddler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dong is trying to control the position but Hiddler postures up.
Hiddler 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.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Hiddler from controlling successfully.
Hiddler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddler throws a big elbow that misses.
Hiddler stops Dong from standing up. #SU#
Hiddler stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dong is breathing heavily.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Hiddler.
Hiddler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dong swivels and escapes.
Dong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dong misses with a combination
and Hiddler finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dong misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hiddler.
Hiddler wants to control but Dong is keeping him busy.
Hiddler wants to take a breather but Dong manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hiddler. #T2#
Dong keeping full guard, as Hiddler tries to pass.
Hiddler wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Hiddler is in close to Dong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hiddler looking to pass the guard.
Hiddler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiddler is really struggling to control Dong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hiddler tries to stand but Dong is controlling from the bottom.
Dong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Hiddler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hiddler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hiddler won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Hiddler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hiddler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Derek Dong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hiddler wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position.
Hiddler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hiddler wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Derek Dong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hiddler is looking to clinch. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dong tries to bum rush Hiddler with a series of wild strikes but Hiddler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hiddler shoots in but Dong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hiddler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hiddler moves in looking to clinch but Dong pushes him off.
Hiddler tries to clinch up.
Dong stuffs the takedown attempt from Hiddler. Hiddler gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adler Hiddler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong tries to clinch up but Hiddler circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Hiddler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dong to the ground. Hiddler is now in Dong's guard.
Dong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hiddler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Hiddler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adler Hiddler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adler Hiddler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hiddler dives in for a single leg takedown but Dong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hiddler wants to break free but Dong has control.
Hiddler gets underhooks to prevent Dong's takedown attempt.
Hiddler blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Hiddler wants to break free but Dong has control.
Hiddler has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Hiddler tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dong stalling.
#TD2#
Dong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hiddler uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddler looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hiddler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Hiddler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hiddler has managed to get both his arms back between Dong's legs - danger averted.
Dong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hiddler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dong is trying to keep Hiddler in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dong is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dong won't allow Hiddler to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hiddler looking for a guillotine here but Dong defends easily.
#SUB#
Hiddler looking for a guillotine here but Dong defends easily.
Dong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hiddler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hiddler controls Dong momentarily but Dong frees himself.
Hiddler pulls Dong in close to prevent any damage.
Dong won't allow Hiddler to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hiddler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dong stopping the sweep attempt from Hiddler.
Hiddler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hiddler tries to get out of the position.
Hiddler looking to control.
#SUB#
Hiddler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hiddler has Dong pulled in close to control his posture. #T3##SUB#
Hiddler working for a triangle but Dong defends it easily.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dong throws a series of punches but Hiddler moves out of range.
Hiddler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hiddler is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hiddler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hiddler throws a body shot but no joy.
Derek Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hiddler darts in looking for a takedown but Dong gets double underhooks and turns Hiddler into the cage. #BC2#
Dong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dong blocks a head kick by Hiddler.
Dong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4##CL#
Hiddler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dong, pushing him back against the cage.
Dong lands a body shot.
Hiddler tries to pull guard but Dong won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adler Hiddler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Dong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dong throws a nice looking combination but Hiddler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hiddler moves in looking to clinch but Dong pushes him off.
Dong tries to counter with a clinch but Hiddler shakes him off and moves away.
Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiddler swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
#TD#
Hiddler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dong on his heels. He'll look to pass Dong's guard now, I'm sure.
Dong throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiddler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adler Hiddler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derek Dong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Hiddler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Dong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dong 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Derek Dong!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Derek Dong!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Derek Dong!
Derek Dong wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Tzu connects with a body shot that sends Mcpotato's belly button to the back.
Tzu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tzu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xiao Tzu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Mcpotato misses.
Mcpotato avoids the head kick by Tzu.
Jab from Tzu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcpotato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcpotato tries to clinch up.
Tzu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tzu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mcpotato's head backwards.
Mcpotato looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD2#
Mcpotato lands a big right hand that sends Tzu crashing to the mat! Mcpotato stays standing though and waves Tzu back to his feet!#ROC2#Tzu is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Xiao Tzu has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Mcpotato blocks the leg kick.
Mcpotato is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tzu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tzu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mcpotato momentarily.
Tzu with a jab.
Mcpotato wants to clinch up but Tzu keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Mcpotato gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tzu gets underhooks to prevent Mcpotato's takedown attempt.
#T1##TD2#
Mcpotato successfully pulls guard.
#SU#
Tzu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tzu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tzu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcpotato feints the counter takedown.
Mcpotato takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
Mcpotato has Tzu up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcpotato lands a knee to the body.
Mcpotato is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tzu is trying to break the clinch but Mcpotato has him pressed against the cage.
Tzu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mcpotato tries for a takedown. No joy.
Xiao Tzu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Mcpotato.
Mcpotato lands an elbow that stopped Tzu in his tracks for a moment.
Tzu fails to pull guard.
#T2##TD2#
Mcpotato turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mcpotato manages to end up in side control.
Tzu throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tzu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcpotato.
Tzu jabs at Mcpotato's body.
Xiao Tzu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcpotato throws a shot to the body.
Tzu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mcpotato in his tracks.
Mcpotato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tzu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tzu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Tzu lands.
Nice jab there from Tzu.
Tzu keeps the fight on the outside.
Tzu tries to land a front kick but Mcpotato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mcpotato changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tzu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tzu tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcpotato appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mcpotato blocks a head kick by Tzu.
#T3##CL2#
Mcpotato closes the distance and clinches.
Mcpotato prevents the takedown attempt.
Tzu is trying to pull guard but Mcpotato has him pressed against the cage.
Tzu tries to break the clinch but Mcpotato is controlling the position.
Mcpotato landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tzu is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Mcpotato pulls guard. #SUB2#
Mcpotato is looking for a triangle but Tzu pushes his legs off easily.
Tzu stopping the sweep attempt from Mcpotato.
Mcpotato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tzu wants to stand and escape but instead Mcpotato has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Mcpotato stopping the sweep attempt from Tzu.#SUB#
Tzu is looking for a triangle here but Mcpotato uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tzu gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tzu wants to try and get back to his feet.
Tzu can't escape the position.
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 Xiao Tzu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xiao Tzu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tzu connects with a crisp jab.
Mcpotato wants to clinch.
Mcpotato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tzu finds it's way round the side to connect with Mcpotato's head.
Tzu tests Mcpotato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mcpotato on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tzu throws an overhand right that lands on Mcpotato's shoulder, as Mcpotato tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzu tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tzu. Mcpotato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcpotato changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tzu tries to avoid it but Mcpotato manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tzu to the ground. Tzu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tzu throws a head kick but Mcpotato moves out of range.
Mcpotato throws a fast counter high kick but Tzu manages to duck under it in time.
Mcpotato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tzu scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Tzu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mcpotato momentarily.
Mcpotato checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Tzu.
A punch lands to the side of Mcpotato 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Tzu.
A lazy left from Tzu finds it's target.
Mcpotato moves out of range of the body kick from Tzu.
Mcpotato shoots in looking for a takedown but Tzu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcpotato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tzu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mcpotato momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Tzu as Mcpotato shoots in.
Xiao Tzu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Mcpotato.
Mcpotato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tzu, as that shot connected.
Mcpotato is looking to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Tzu as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tzu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T2#
Mcpotato tries to clinch up.
Mcpotato avoids the head kick by Tzu.
Mcpotato tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mcpotato takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mcpotato has his takedown stuffed
and Tzu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Tzu.
Mcpotato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcpotato is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Tzu.
Tzu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tzu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tzu connects with a single shot there.
Mcpotato shoots in for a takedown but Tzu shows good takedown defense.
Tzu lands a body shot.
Tzu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tzu throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Tzu tries to land a front kick but Mcpotato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mcpotato tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mcpotato on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tzu lands a nice hook to Mcpotato's body. Mcpotato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mcpotato walks into a jab.
Mcpotato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mcpotato throws out a loose jab but Tzu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tzu lands with a good body shot.
Tzu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcpotato can do to turn this around?
Tzu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcpotato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pedro Mcpotato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Mcpotato gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mcpotato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Tzu misses.
Tzu throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Tzu. That snapped Mcpotato's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tzu scores with a hook to the body. Mcpotato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Tzu tests Mcpotato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tzu scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Mcpotato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Mcpotato successfully pulls guard.
Mcpotato manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tzu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcpotato wants to control from the top but Tzu keeps moving.
Tzu controls Mcpotato momentarily but Mcpotato frees himself.
Mcpotato trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xiao Tzu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Xiao Tzu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mcpotato moves out of range as Tzu throws a body kick.
Tzu throws a sloppy head kick and Mcpotato moves out of range easily.
Mcpotato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tzu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tzu throws a low kick but Mcpotato avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcpotato is defended easily by Tzu.
Mcpotato with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Tzu to counter with a crisp jab.
Tzu keeps the fight on the outside.
Tzu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mcpotato has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tzu leaves Mcpotato with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tzu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Xiao Tzu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Mcpotato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xiao Tzu is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcpotato tries to clinch up.
Tzu throws a counter high kick but Mcpotato was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tzu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Tzu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Tzu.
Tzu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mcpotato tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tzu defends well and Mcpotato ends up having to push Tzu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcpotato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left lands for Tzu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tzu.
Tzu cracks Mcpotato with an open hand slap.
Tzu connects with a right hand. Mcpotato shakes it off.
Mcpotato takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mcpotato moves out of range of the body kick.
Tzu misses with a looping right.
Tzu lands a body shot.
Tzu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcpotato. #T2#
Tzu lands with a nice body punch.
No luck for Mcpotato with that takedown attempt.
Tzu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tzu lands a right hook to the body.
Tzu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tzu moves away from the strike by Mcpotato.
Tzu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tzu cracks a nice hook into Mcpotato's ribs.
Mcpotato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mcpotato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Tzu cracks Mcpotato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tzu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mcpotato on the side of the head.
Mcpotato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tzu throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Mcpotato holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mcpotato keeps control of Tzu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tzu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcpotato prevents it.
#TD2#
Mcpotato turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tzu tries to buck Mcpotato off but Mcpotato is having none of it.
Mcpotato trying to control the action but Tzu is working from the bottom.
Tzu tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Tzu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mcpotato is thwarting Tzu's attempts to control the position.
Tzu won't allow Mcpotato to pass to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tzu is looking to get back to full guard here but Mcpotato has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tzu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xiao Tzu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tzu, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xiao Tzu! |
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