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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1128 Round 2
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Marino slaps away a takedown attempt from Bluu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bluu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bluu darts in looking for a takedown but Marino gets double underhooks and turns Bluu into the cage.
Bluu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marino counters with a nice uppercut.
Frank Marino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Bluu.
Bluu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bluu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marino is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bluu tries to clinch up.
Bluu tries to clinch but Marino moves away
and Marino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Bluu has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Marino counters with a crisp one two that drops Bluu! Marino thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bluu to his feet! Bluu is in big trouble!#ROC#Bluu is rocked!
Bluu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marino goes for a small jab and connects. Now Marino goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Bluu stumbles back but Marino runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Bluu to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Bluu will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Marino! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Luke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luke looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Hayes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Luke quickly recovers to half guard.
Hayes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hayes wants to free his trapped foot but Luke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hayes slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Luke won't allow Hayes to pass to mount.
Luke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hayes.
Luke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hayes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Luke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Luke keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Luke wants to improve his position but Hayes is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#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.#SU2#
Hayes decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Luke gets caught flat footed, as Hayes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hayes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luke is keeping the position for now.
Hayes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hayes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hayes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Hayes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hayes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hayes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU2#
Luke is working an open guard so Hayes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Hayes shoots in and gets a takedown into Luke's guard.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Luke keeps moving.
Hayes looking to pass the guard. #T4##SU2#
Hayes stands up and waves to Luke to follow him. #TD2#
Luke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hayes forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayes trying to mount his opponent but Luke defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakire Hayes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Hayes moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Hayes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hayes throws a right hand that Luke ducks under and follows up with a left that Luke also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Hayes pushes Luke up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Hayes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Luke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hayes is taking a breather. Luke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SU2#
Hayes gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes scores with a one two! Luke had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#Luke is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Hayes slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Hayes lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Sakire Hayes! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1128 Round 1
Date: Dec 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Bluu moves into range and clinches up with Power.
Bluu wants to break free but Power has control.
Power wants to take the fight to the mat but Bluu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bluu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bluu wants to get back to striking at distance but Power won't allow it.
Bluu wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Power.
Power goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Power connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Power darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Bluu is rocked!
Bluu goes for a double leg but Power avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Power continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Power breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power moves out of range of the body kick from Bluu.
Power shoots in but no luck this time.
Nikola Bluu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punch Power.
Power shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bluu defends it nicely.
Bluu with a poor takedown
and Power counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Bluu shoots in and gets a takedown into Power's guard.
Bluu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bluu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Power wants to get back to his feet but Bluu passes into half guard.
Power wants to get back to full guard.
Power looks winded!#SUB#
Bluu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Power could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bluu has cracked it and Power is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bluu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nikola Bluu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Luke shoots in looking for a takedown. River tries to sprawl out of it but Luke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. River manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Luke tries to clinch there but River circles away.
Luke throws a quick head kick that skims the top of River 's head.
Luke slips under a jab from River .#TD#
River shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Luke is trying to defend but River finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Luke keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
River seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Luke has recovered full guard.
River is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Luke keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
River content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Luke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. River defends it easily.
Luke looks winded!
River stands and throws Luke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
River is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Luke will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
River tries for a kimura but Luke is defending well.
Luke manages to get back to half guard.
River prevents Luke from improving his position.
Luke blocking the ground and pound attempt from River .
River performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
River is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Luke defends it well. #T3#
River controlling the action here.
Luke wants to improve his position but River is controlling well.
#SUB#
River is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Luke trying to control here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
River working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Luke's thigh. Luke counters though and makes it back to full guard.
River sitting in guard here, content to control.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Luke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
River misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James River 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#
Luke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts River as he jumps to the side.
Luke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
River walks into a stiff left hand from Luke.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luke can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from River .
The fight stays on the outside here - Luke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River is looking to counter the offense by Luke and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River misses with a hook
and Luke counters with a slapping leg kick.
Luke is breathing heavily.
River defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luke.
James River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Luke.#T1##TD#
River darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
River thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luke's head. #SUB#
River is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
River keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
River is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
River slows the pace down in half guard. #T2##SUB#
River is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Luke defends it well.
River throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
River stalling. #T3##SUB#
River is working for a submission of some sort.
Luke wants to get back to full guard.
River wants to pass to mount but Luke is defending the position.
River thows a huge punch but Luke dodges it nicely.
#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.
River controlling the pace. #SUB#
River is looking for a kimura but Luke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for River to get the leverage. #SUB#
Luke is defending against the submission attempts here by River .
River uses his free foot to push down on Luke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Luke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luke regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James River dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
River rushes Luke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Luke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Luke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luke tries to score a body lock takedown but River shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luke is trying to pull guard but River has him pressed against the cage.
Luke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
River misses with a body punch.
Luke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
River misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
River has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Luke uses from the top position. #SUB#
River escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
River looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Luke passes into half guard.
Luke trying to control from half guard but River is working away. #T2#
Luke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.
River is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Luke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Luke's back!
Luke covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Luke is keeping busy.
River struggling to land strikes to the head as Luke covers up. #T3##SUB#
River looking for the RNC.
River misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
River is persistently looking for the submission but Luke is defending it well.
Luke wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
River is looking for a choke. Luke gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Luke manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Luke stands up over River , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Luke wants to control from the top but River keeps moving. #SUB#
River is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
River looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Luke has picked River up and slammed him! River can't keep hold of the triangle and Luke manages to pass to side control!
Nikola Luke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James River 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!
Luke working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
James River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well River 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James River ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Hilo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boogerfish sprawls well initially but Hilo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boogerfish trying to control here.
Hilo prevents Boogerfish from improving his position.
Boogerfish is positioning himself well to prevent Hilo advancing to mount.
Boogerfish wants to control but Hilo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boogerfish desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boogerfish'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.#T1#
Hilo is thwarting Boogerfish's attempts to control the position.
Hilo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hilo swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Hilo gets a clinch. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boogerfish tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boogerfish goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hilo prevents it.
#TD#
Boogerfish wants the takedown. Hilo is fighting it off but Boogerfish persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hilo's guard against the cage.
Hilo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boogerfish wants to control from the top but Hilo keeps moving.
Boogerfish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hilo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boogerfish is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Boogerfish trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boogerfish works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boogerfish seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hilo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boogerfish wants to free his trapped foot but Hilo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boogerfish is just content to waste time from the top position. Hilo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hilo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boogerfish. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boogerfish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hilo is keeping the position for now.
Boogerfish wants to control from the top but Hilo keeps moving.
Boogerfish wants to pass the guard but Hilo is keeping the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boogerfish wants to control from the top but Hilo keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Boogerfish gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hilo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hilo looks winded!
Boogerfish pulls Hilo in close to his closed guard and prevents Hilo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Boogerfish is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hilo defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jobibo Hilo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Hilo takes the fight into the clinch.
Hilo can't break the clinch.
Hilo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Boogerfish gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hilo regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hilo is trying to push Boogerfish off with his feet but Boogerfish grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Hilo's ankles and Hilo is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Fartwee Boogerfish! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Rosario connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Luke has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Luke gets control of Rosario's arms and successfully pulls guard. Luke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rosario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Luke pulls Rosario in close to prevent any damage.
Rosario really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
Luke has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rosario has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Rosario is fighting off a takedown attempt but Luke is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rosario to the mat. Rosario regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Luke 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.
Rosario is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Luke dives into side control.
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!
Rosario wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Rosario throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Luke takes one on the button.#ROC2#Luke is rocked!
Rosario weaves into range and cracks Luke right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Luke goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Rosario is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Rosario! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Herpes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Herpes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Herpes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Herpes working over Hilo with some ground and pound. Hilo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Herpes slips a nice elbow through Hilo's hands, connecting with Hilo's forehead.
Herpes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hilo wants to control but Herpes is keeping busy.
Herpes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Herpes is nestled in close to Hilo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Herpes sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Herpes wants to free his trapped foot but Hilo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hilo trying to control here.
Hilo wants to get back to full guard but Herpes has passed into side control.
Herpes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hilo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hilo is trying to get back to half guard.
Hilo taking a bit of punishment here - Herpes scoring with strikes. #T2#
Herpes controlling the position from side mount.
Herpes cracks Hilo with a big right hand but Hilo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC#Hilo is rocked!
Herpes cracks Hilo with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Herpes immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Hilo is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Herpes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Space Herpes!
Our winner, Space Herpes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1127 Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Winner scores with a takedown into Bluu's guard.
Winner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bluu is keeping the position for now.
Winner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Winner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Bluu has his foot on Winner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winner works his way back into a safe position though.
Winner 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.
Bluu working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Winner throws a big right hand that misses.
Winner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bluu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bluu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bluu on the ground.
Winner content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Winner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bluu manages to get to full guard.
Bluu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Winner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bluu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Winner controls the pace.
Winner looking to pass the guard.
Bluu is controlling Winner's posture.
Winner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bluu shoots in for a takedown but Winner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Bluu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Winner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bluu is in Winner's guard.
Winner is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bluu presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Winner pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Winner working for a triangle but Bluu defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Winner holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Winner keeping moving, preventing Bluu from controlling successfully.
Winner pulls Bluu in close to his closed guard and prevents Bluu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bluu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winner keeping moving, preventing Bluu from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Exotic Winner 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#
Winner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Winner blocks a head kick by Bluu.
#TD2#
Bluu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Winner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bluu.
Winner pulls Bluu in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bluu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bluu distracts Winner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner looking to control but Bluu passes into half guard.
Bluu trying to control the action but Winner is working from the bottom. #ES#
Winner pushes Bluu off and gets back to his feet.
Winner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##TD#
Bluu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Winner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bluu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winner has managed to get both his arms back between Bluu's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bluu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Winner gets to his feet - Bluu follows without any prompting. #TD#
Winner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bluu is breathing heavily.#T2#
Bluu trying to hold on to Winner's head to control him but Winner postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bluu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winner is thwarting Bluu's attempts to control the position.
Winner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Winner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Winner is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bluu enables Winner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bluu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bluu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Winner controls the pace.
Winner wants to control from the top but Bluu keeps moving.
Winner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Exotic Winner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Bluu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bluu working for a triangle but Winner defends it easily.
Winner 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Winner 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.
Bluu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Winner dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Exotic Winner dominated that second round.
That's time! Winner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bluu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Bluu tries to keep at a distance but Winner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bluu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Winner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Winner feints and as Bluu raises his hands in defense, Winner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Winner stays in close to Bluu's body and controls the position.
Winner wants to control from the top but Bluu keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bluu wants to stand up but Winner is controlling him. #T1#
Winner controlling from the top position.
Bluu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Winner 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. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Winner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bluu's guard.
Winner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
Winner stands and steps away. Bluu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Winner keeps the fight on the outside.
Bluu shoots for a double leg takedown but Winner sprawls well. He's pushed Bluu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Winner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bluu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Winner is in Bluu's guard.
Bluu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Winner dives into side control.
Bluu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVB#
Bluu gets back to half guard.
Winner is looking to advance position but Bluu won't allow it.
Bluu trying to hold on to Winner's head to control him but Winner postures up.
#SUB#
Winner is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Winner thows a huge punch but Bluu dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Winner in particular looking to stall.
Bluu wants to control but Winner is keeping busy.
Nikola Bluu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Exotic Winner 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!
Winner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Exotic Winner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Winner 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Exotic Winner!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Exotic Winner!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Exotic Winner!
Exotic Winner wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1127 Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Winners is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winners fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Winners shoots in looking for a takedown but Luke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Winners's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Winners has closed the distance and engaged Luke in a clinch.
Luke fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Winners breaks from the clinch.
Winners really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luke. Winners does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Luke shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Winners napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winners is trying to get back to half guard.
Winners dodges the ground and pound from Luke.
Winners manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Winners trying to control from the bottom.
Winners tries to roll over but Luke keeps him under control.
Winners avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Luke.
Winners tries to kick Luke off but Luke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Luke wants to take a breather but Winners is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Winners works his way to full guard. Good work.
Winners controls Luke momentarily but Luke frees himself.
Luke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Winners has momentary wrist control but Luke slips an elbow through the middle.
Luke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Luke is fighting to break Winners's control of his arms but Winners is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Winners tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luke defends well and Winners ends up having to push Luke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Exotics Winners. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winners is trying to drag Luke to the mat but Luke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Luke is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Winners is defending well.#T3##TD2#
Luke has clasped his hands together around Winners's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Winners bucks up and tries to throw Luke off but instead Luke has got his back!
Winners trying to get back to his feet but Luke is in full control for now.
Winners turns into Luke and is now in his guard.
Winners is breathing heavily.
Winners pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luke is keeping the position for now.
Luke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Winners drops back, looking for a kneebar! Luke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Luke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Luke! #REVB##T4#
Winners avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Luke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Luke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Luke fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winners is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haki Luke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Luke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Winners trying to control from the bottom.
Winners manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Luke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Winners looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Winners looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Winners! #REVR#
Luke trying to control but Winners flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Winners tightening his grip on Luke, looking for the choke. #T1#
Winners trying to control momentarily.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Winners controlling the positon.
Winners is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Luke up.
Luke trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Luke can't escape the position.
Winners punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Winners's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Luke trying to control the hands but Winners won't let him.
Winners looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#SUB#
Winners looking to break Luke's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Luke remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Winners will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Winners keeps control of the position as Luke tries to break free.
#T3##SUB#
Winners has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Luke! Can he survive? No! He's out! Winners gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Exotics Winners! |
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