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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SUF 8: 397 135 Finals!
Date: Oct 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Builder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Chikombe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chikombe fails to pull guard.
Builder tries to break the clinch but Chikombe is controlling the position. #BC#
Chikombe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Builder tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chikombe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Builder shoots and misses
and Chikombe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chikombe dives in and grabs Builder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Builder pushes down on Chikombe's head and hops out.
Builder steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chikombe.#CL#
Chikombe clinches up with Builder and pushes him back against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Chikombe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Chikombe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Builder dodges the punch combination from Chikombe.
As Chikombe backs off Builder throws a huge counter combo but Chikombe manages to avoid it all.
Builder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chikombe counters with a series of strikes. Builder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bright Chikombe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Builder.#T1#
No luck for Chikombe with that takedown attempt.
Builder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chikombe defends it well.
Builder is looking to score with low kicks.
Builder fails to land the takedown.
Chikombe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chikombe tries to work over Builder's front leg with a kick but Builder checks it. #CL#
Chikombe gets a clinch.
Chikombe is pressed up against the ropes. Builder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chikombe down to the mat. Chikombe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chikombe dives in for a single leg takedown but Builder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Builder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chikombe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chikombe wants to take the fight to the mat but Builder manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Chikombe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Builder is defended easily by Chikombe.
Chikombe tries to counter by clinching up but Builder breaks away and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Builder.
Horrible takedown attempt by Builder or perhaps it was just good defense by Chikombe, which made it look bad.
Chikombe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Builder.
Chikombe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Builder.
Builder looks winded!
Chikombe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Builder's waist but Builder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chikombe off to one side. #CL#
Chikombe moves into the clinch.
Builder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chikombe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3##BC#
Chikombe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Builder misses with a takedown attempt - Chikombe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Builder tries to clinch but Chikombe is having none of it. #TD#
Builder gets caught flat footed, as Chikombe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chikombe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Builder looking for a sweep. Not yet Builder, not yet.
Chikombe 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.
Chikombe wants to control from the top but Builder keeps moving.
Builder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chikombe trying to control but Builder is working from the bottom. #T4#
Chikombe is looking to stand up but Builder won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chikombe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Builder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chikombe circles away.
Chikombe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Builder misses with a hook. Chikombe ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chikombe or perhaps it was just good defense by Builder, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bright Chikombe dominated that round.
That's time! Chikombe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chikombe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Builder's waist but Builder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chikombe off to one side. #CL#
Chikombe pushes Builder up against the ropes in a clinch.
Builder has had enough of the clinch but Chikombe keeps him there for the moment.
Builder wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Chikombe manages to break the clinch.
Builder throws a push kick but Chikombe slaps the foot to one side.
Chikombe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Builder sprawls well. Builder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chikombe gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Chikombe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chikombe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Builder can do to turn this around?
Builder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Builder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chikombe trying to control but Builder is working from the bottom.
Chikombe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chikombe wants to get up but he can't break Builder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Builder wants to sweep but no luck.
Chikombe is looking to pass into half guard but Builder pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Builder is in guard.#REVB##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.
Builder has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chikombe is proving hard to escape from.
Chikombe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Builder is fighting to break Chikombe's control of his arms but Chikombe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Builder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chikombe wants to stand up but Builder is controlling him.
Builder trying to control the position from guard on top but Chikombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Chikombe shoots in for a double leg but Builder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bright Chikombe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Builder clinches up against the ropes.
Chikombe prevents Builder from breaking the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Chikombe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Builder shoots in and drives through. Chikombe sprawls well.#CL#
Chikombe clinches.
Builder tries to stall but Chikombe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chikombe lands with a light punch inside. #T4##TD#
Chikombe pulls guard effortlessly.
Chikombe managing to control the position.
Builder trying to control the position from guard on top but Chikombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chikombe is trying to keep Builder in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Builder looking to sit in guard and control but Chikombe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chikombe passes Builder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bright Chikombe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Builder leaves Chikombe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chikombe throws the kick towards the body but Builder avoids it.
Builder swats away the attempt to clinch by Chikombe.
Builder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chikombe defends it well.
No luck for Chikombe with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Builder pushes Chikombe up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikombe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Builder walks away with a smile on his face. Chikombe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bright Chikombe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chikombe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Builder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chikombe somewhat.#T1#
Builder shoots in for a takedown but Chikombe shows good takedown defense.
Builder moves in looking to clinch but Chikombe pushes him off.
Builder misses with a two punch combination.
Builder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Builder tries to get set, Chikombe tries to push him back and clinch up but Builder manages to avoid the attempt.
Chikombe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bright Chikombe is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by Chikombe.
Chikombe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Builder.
Builder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Builder misses with a takedown
and Chikombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Builder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Chikombe.
Chikombe dives in and grabs Builder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Builder pushes down on Chikombe's head and hops out.#T2#
Chikombe lands a nice hook to Builder's body. Builder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chikombe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Builder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chikombe misses with a takedown attempt
and Builder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chikombe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Builder tries to counter with a clinch but Chikombe shakes him off and moves away.
Builder tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chikombe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Builder shoots in for a takedown but Chikombe shows good takedown defense.
Chikombe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chikombe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Builder as he avoids it easily.
Builder fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Builder with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Builder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Builder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Builder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chikombe closes the distance and clinches up with Builder, looking for a takedown. Chikombe pushes Builder against the ropes but Builder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Builder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Chikombe darts in and clinches Builder up against the ropes.
Chikombe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Builder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chikombe is trying to stall.
#T4#
Chikombe tries to land knees in the clinch but Builder avoids the damage to the body.
Builder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chikombe's elbow.
Chikombe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chikombe is looking to control Builder's arms but Builder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chikombe has his back to the ropes.
Chikombe goes for a takedown attempt but Builder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Builder shoots in for a takedown but Chikombe shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Builder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chikombe sprawls well initially but Builder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chikombe tries to kick Builder off but Builder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jacob Builder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bright Chikombe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chikombe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bright Chikombe.
Well Chikombe 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bright Chikombe!
After the fight, Bright Chikombe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SUF 8: 397 135 Finals!
Date: Oct 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Rollins shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rollins swivels and escapes.
Rollins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rollins defends well and Jones ends up having to push Rollins into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Rollins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollins shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Rollins is looking to clinch.
Rollins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sal Rollins.#CL2#
Rollins has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Rollins tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rollins drops back down to his feet.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rollins walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Rollins wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Rollins closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the ropes.
Rollins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.#BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rollins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Rollins, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Rollins against the ropes but Rollins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRollins.
Rollins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rollins closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Rollins pushes Jones against the ropes but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Rollins. Rollins gets slowly back to his feet.
Rollins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rollins pinned against the ropes. Rollins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Rollins stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Rollins wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Rollins fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Rollins backing up. Rollins nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Rollins sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Rollins looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the ropes. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Rollins looks winded!
Jones misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Rollins gets tackled into the ropes by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollins stuffs the takedown.
Rollins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rollins. #T4##CL#
Jones pushes Rollins up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rollins jumps guard but Jones stands there with Rollins around his waist. Rollins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Jones has Rollins pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Rollins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rollins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones is not content to let Rollins control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rollins is defended easily by Jones.
Rollins shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Rollins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses. #CL#
Jones pushes Rollins up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sal Rollins.
Rollins looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around?#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Rollins moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Rollins stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Rollins. No joy for Jones on that attempt. #CL#
Jones rushes Rollins and presses him up against the ropes.
A short right from Rollins.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Rollins turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Rollins forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rollins just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Rollins blocks an elbow strike.
Jones wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Rollins breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rollins counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Rollins to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Rollins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Rollins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones looks for a takedown but Rollins sprawls well.
Rollins throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.#CL#
Jones gets a clinch. #BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Jones misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Rollins gets a clinch. #BC2#
Rollins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rollins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the ropes.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rollins has him pressed against the ropes.
Rollins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4##BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rollins.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Rollins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones's guard now, I'm sure.
Jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rollins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Rollins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones is trying to stand.
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 Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jones shoots in but Rollins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rollins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Rollins as Jones shoots in.
Rollins tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Rollins moves into the clinch successfully.
Rollins is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Rollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Rollins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rollins! But no joy.
Rollins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.#T1##CL2#
Rollins closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Rollins jumps guard.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Rollins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones is pushing down on Rollins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rollins is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Jones prevents Rollins from improving his position.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Rollins is defending the position.
Rollins gets full guard.
Rollins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rollins has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rollins has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rollins is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Rollins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rollins goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Rollins, which made it look bad.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Rollins, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Rollins against the ropes but Rollins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4##CL#
Jones rushes Rollins and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2#
Rollins pulls guard.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Rollins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rollins won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sal Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Sampson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clubb counters with a straight right hand.
Sampson tries to clinch up
and Clubb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clubb throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Sampson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sampson prevents Clubb from getting back to his feet.
Sampson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clubb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clubb controls Sampson momentarily but Sampson frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clubb working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Sampson content to stall in guard here.
Sampson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sampson.
Clubb tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2##SUB2#
Sampson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Clubb is defending well though. Sampson let's go of the attempt for now.
Clubb tries to break free.
Clubb is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3#
Clubb wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Sampson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Clubb is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sampson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Clubb. #T4#
Clubb rolls, trying to escape but Sampson keeps control of the position.
Sampson punishes Clubb with strikes from the back mount. #CUT2#It looks like Logan Clubb has been cut.#SUB2#
Sampson is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Clubb has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Sampson has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Clubb taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Sampson doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eden Sampson! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1168 Round 2
Date: Oct 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Banks fails with the takedown.#CL#
Banks takes the fight into the clinch.
Banks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Banks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Builder wants to pass the guard but Banks is keeping the position.#SUB#
Builder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Builder has managed to get both his arms back between Banks's legs - danger averted.
Builder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Builder throws a big right hand that misses.
Banks wants to sweep here but Builder controlling him for the moment.
Banks controls Builder momentarily but Builder frees himself. #T1#
Builder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Builder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Builder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU2#
Builder stands and steps away. Banks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Builder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banks is fending him off so far but Builder persists. Nope, Banks circles away and we're back to standing.
Builder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banks defends it nicely.
Builder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Builder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banks tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Builder manages to circle out of the way.
Tyquanvious Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Builder.
Banks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Builder swivels and escapes.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch but Builder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Banks has Builder up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banks wants to take the fight to the mat but Builder manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Banks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3#
Builder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Builder.
Builder is looking for a takedown.
Banks avoids the elbow strike from Builder, against the cage.
Banks fails to pull guard.
Banks with a knee to the head.
Builder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Builder tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4#
Builder tries to pull guard but Banks won't allow it.
#BC#
Banks breaks the clinch.
Builder throws a wild body kick that Banks sees coming a mile off.
Builder swats away the attempt to clinch by Banks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Builder.
Banks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Banks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Banks breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Builder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyquanvious Banks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Banks clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Builder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Builder is trying to pull guard but Banks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.
Builder is trying to push Banks away but Banks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Builder to keep the fight standing.
Builder tries to score a body lock takedown but Banks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Builder as Banks tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Builder wants to get back to striking at distance but Banks won't allow it.
Builder is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Builder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Builder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Builder can do to turn this around?
Builder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tyquanvious Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Builder.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Builder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Builder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Banks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Builder improves position.
Builder tries to land knees in the clinch but Banks avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Banks manages to break the clinch.
Banks tries for a takedown but Builder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Banks. No joy for Builder on that attempt.
Builder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banks but Banks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Builder is breathing heavily.#T2#
Banks is looking to chop away at Builder's legs.
Builder misses with a kick to the body.
Builder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Builder swats away the attempt to clinch by Banks.
Builder leaves Banks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Banks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Banks swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Banks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Builder.
Builder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Builder takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Banks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Builder or perhaps it was just good defense by Banks, which made it look bad.
Banks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Builder rushes Banks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Builder effectively controlling the action here.
Banks looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Builder controlling the action here for a moment.
Builder stalling the fight.
Builder slowing the pace effectively.
Builder jumps guard but Banks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks jumps guard but Builder stands there with Banks around his waist. Banks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Builder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Banks pulls his leg out and moves away.
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 Tyquanvious Banks will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Banks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Builder avoids it really well and circles away.
Builder shapes to counter with a head kick.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyquanvious Banks is winning the standup battle so far.
Banks shoots in but no luck this time.
Builder unleashes a big counter combination but Banks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyquanvious Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Builder moves into the clinch.
Banks taking a breather.
Builder tries to circle away but Banks has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Builder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banks fails to pull guard.
Tyquanvious Banks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Builder misses with a knee strike.
Banks has Builder pressed against the cage, preventing Builder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Builder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Builder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banks to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Banks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banks tries to pull guard but Builder won't allow it.
Banks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Banks has Builder pressed against the cage.
Banks avoiding damage.
Banks gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Builder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banks just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Builder tries to circle away but Banks has him pinned against the cage.
Builder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Banks tries to land a knee to the head but Builder blocks with his arms.
Builder gets through Banks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Builder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Banks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Banks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Builder closes the distance and pushes Banks back into the cage.
Builder stalls.
Banks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Builder walks away with a smile on his face. Banks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Banks avoids a kick to the body.
Banks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Builder keeps the fight on the outside.
Banks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Builder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Builder clinches up with Banks and pushes him back against the cage.
Builder wants a takedown but no success here.
Banks jumps guard but Builder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Builder wants a takedown but no success here.
A short body shot lands from Builder as the two fighters clinch.
Builder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Banks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Builder slips under a jab.
Banks doesn't manage to clinch there - Builder circles away.
#T4#
Builder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Builder shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense.
Builder fails to land the takedown.
Banks misses with the combination.
Banks throws a body punch but Builder moves out of range.
Tyquanvious Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tyquanvious Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Builder fails to land the takedown.
Jacob Builder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyquanvious Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Builder throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Banks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Builder is in Banks's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Builder.
I think Banks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Tyquanvious Banks!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Tyquanvious Banks!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Tyquanvious Banks!
Tyquanvious Banks wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1168 Round 1
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Rollins shoots in looking for a takedown but Von manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rollins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rollins looks to land a combination. Von sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Kts Von has been cut.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Von sprawls well. Von wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rollins gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Rollins has closed the distance and engaged Von in a clinch.
Rollins working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Von pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kts Von has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sal Rollins.#TD2#
Rollins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Von trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von won't allow Rollins to sweep him here. #T1#
Von trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rollins wants to sweep but no luck.
Von content to stall in guard here.
Von looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Von trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rollins manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rollins content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Von working a defensive guard here.
Rollins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Von looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rollins is one step ahead there.
Rollins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3##SU2#
Rollins gets to his feet. Von looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Rollins instigates a clinch.
Von dodges an elbow strike from Rollins.
Von wants to get back to striking at distance but Rollins won't allow it.
#BC#
Von manages to break the clinch.
Sal Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins misses with a body kick.
Von looks for a takedown but Rollins sprawls well.
Von shoots for a double leg takedown but Rollins sprawls well. He's pushed Von's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rollins is looking for the big counter here.
Von moves to clinch but Rollins breaks away
and Rollins counters with a series of strikes. Von will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Rollins goes for a double leg but Von avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Von continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Rollins has managed to clinch.
Von is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Von stops a takedown attempt from Rollins.
Rollins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Von has him pressed against the cage.
Von changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rollins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von moves to clinch but Rollins breaks away
and Rollins counters with a left and a right that stings Von.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von shoots in for a takedown but Rollins shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Rollins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kts Von's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Von takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Von avoids the head kick by Rollins.
Rollins dives in for a single leg takedown but Von sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Von connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Von rushes Rollins and presses him up against the cage.
Rollins tries to score a body lock takedown but Von shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Von has had enough of the clinch but Rollins keeps him there for the moment.
Von is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Von jumps guard but Rollins stands there with Von around his waist. Von gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rollins tries to score a body lock takedown but Von shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kts Von has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sal Rollins.#T1##BC#
Von escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von is looking to counter with head kicks.
Von misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Von misses.
Von doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rollins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Von tries to close the distance and clinch but Rollins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rollins misses with a takedown attempt - Von sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Von drives through with a takedown into Rollins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rollins is breathing heavily.#T2##SUB2#
Rollins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Von passes into side control.
Rollins gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Von controlling from mount. #SU#
Von stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
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!
Von connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Von.
Von thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rollins if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
Rollins clinches up with Von and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Von's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rollins drops his hands momentarily and Von takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rollins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Von's waist but Von gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rollins off to one side.
Von takes a swing at Rollins's ribcage but misses.
Kts Von is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rollins throws a low kick, looking for Von's leg but Von calmly moves out of range. #T4##CL2#
Rollins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Von, pushing him back against the cage.
Von goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rollins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Von pulls Rollins into guard.
Von trying to keep a closed guard but Rollins is proving a slippery customer.
Rollins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rollins.
Rollins misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kts Von dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kts Von's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Von defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rollins.
Von throwing a counter right hand but Rollins manages to avoid it.#TD#
Von shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rollins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Von wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving. #SU#
Von gets to his feet - Rollins follows without any prompting.
Rollins has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Von moves into the clinch.
Rollins is pressed up against the cage. Von has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rollins down to the mat. Rollins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Von takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice takedown defense from Von. No joy for Rollins on that attempt.
Kts Von has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sal Rollins.
Von shoots in for a takedown but Rollins shows good takedown defense.
Rollins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Von defends well and Rollins ends up having to push Von into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Rollins has Von up against the cage in a clinch.
Von tries to land knees in the clinch but Rollins avoids the damage to the body.
Von managing to block the knees to the body from Rollins.
Rollins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von tries for a takedown. No joy.
Von is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rollins to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Von has Rollins pressed against the cage, preventing Rollins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rollins tries to pull guard but Von won't allow it.
Von tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rollins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von tries to circle away but Rollins has him pinned against the cage.
Rollins is trying to pull guard but Von turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Von pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rollins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von. Von obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Rollins has Von up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3##BC#
Von breaks the clinch.
Crunch! Von slams his shin into Rollins's torso.
Von throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rollins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Von.
Von throws a jab when Rollins was well out of range.
Rollins tries a head kick but it misses.
Rollins dives in and grabs Von's left leg, looking for a takedown. Von pushes down on Rollins's head and hops out.
Rollins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Von counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Rollins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von shoots in for a takedown but Rollins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Von closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Von looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rollins tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Von manages to move to mount!
Von can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rollins is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kts Von showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Kts Von!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Kts Von!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Sal Rollins!
Kts Von wins by split decision!
Kts Von took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Kill...To...Survive'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1168 Round 1
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Lion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Builder manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Builder tries to pull guard but Lion holds him up against the cage and eventually Builder drops back down to his feet.
Builder has Lion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Builder is trying to pull guard but Lion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Builder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Lion manages to break the clinch.
Lion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Builder takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Builder ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Builder no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lion is looking to stand up but Builder won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Builder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lion postures up.
#T1#
Builder keeping full guard, as Lion tries to pass.
Builder is trying to control the position but Lion postures up. #SUB#
Builder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Builder keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully.
Lion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Builder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Builder throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Lion counters with a nice double leg into side control. Builder won't be happy with that. #T2#
Builder sneaks back into half guard.
Builder wants to get back to full guard.
Builder is staying active underneath Lion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lion wants to stand but Builder has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Builder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lion looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Builder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Builder is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Lion is trying to keep Builder in close.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lion wants to sweep here but Builder controlling him for the moment.
Builder stops Lion from standing up.
Builder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Builder cracks Lion with a solid left hand.
Builder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lion wants to improve his position but instead Builder has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Builder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Builder misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Builder.
Lion with the counter takedown but Builder avoids it easily.#TD2#
Lion drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Builder manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Builder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Lion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Builder on his heels. He'll look to pass Builder's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Builder manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Lion pulls Builder into guard.
#T1#
Builder sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Lion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lion can do anything to dispel that myth.
Builder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Builder is looking to take a break and control but Lion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Builder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Builder trying to control the position but Lion is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Builder passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lion!
Builder controlling from the full mount.
Jacob Builder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Builder working for a guillotine from mount but Lion is in no mood to give up.
Lion can't escape the position.
Lion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Builder sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lion tries to lock up and control but Builder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lion is breathing heavily.
Builder controlling the pace for now.
Builder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Builder punching from mount but Lion doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lion is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lion can't escape the position.
Builder lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lion hang on?#T4##SUB#
Builder has control of Lion's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lion regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lion working to try and regain half guard.
Builder throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Builder misses with a head shot.
Builder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Builder is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lion is surviving well by controlling Builder's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Builder dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Builder throws a shot to the body.
Lion tries for a takedown but Builder circles away easily
and Builder counters with a stiff right hand.
Builder shoots in for a takedown but Lion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Builder shoots in and drives through. Lion sprawls well.
Lion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Builder was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Lion feints and as Builder raises his hands in defense, Lion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Builder manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Builder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lion can do to turn this around?
Lion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Lion darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Builder has one foot on Lion's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Lion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Builder to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacob Builder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aamek Lion.
Builder tries for a takedown but Lion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lion lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Builder or perhaps it was just good defense by Lion, which made it look bad.
Jacob Builder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Lion takes the fight into the clinch.
Builder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lion slows down the pace here.
#T2##BC2#
Lion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Builder lands a jab to Lion's midsection.
Builder fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Lion feints and as Builder raises his hands in defense, Lion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Builder pushes Lion off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Builder fails with a takedown attempt.#T3##CL2#
Lion forces Builder back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Lion manages to break the clinch.
Builder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lion defends it nicely.#CL2#
Lion clinches with his opponent.
#T4##BC2#
Lion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aamek Lion seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Lion shoots in and gets a takedown into Builder's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Builder manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Builder is looking to control Lion's arms but Lion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Builder has his back to the cage.
Lion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Builder manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Builder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Builder controlling Lion's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Builder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Builder, 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Jacob Builder!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Jacob Builder!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Jacob Builder!
Jacob Builder wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1168 Round 1
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Potts dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Potts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Potts won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Potts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Potts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Potts on the ground.#SU2#
Potts stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Potts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Potts seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T1#
Nice strikes from Potts there.
Potts trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Potts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Potts throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Potts is very close to passing his half guard.
Potts lands with a punch from half guard.
Potts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Potts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Potts looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones wants to control but Potts is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Potts is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Potts to get the leverage.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Potts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Potts throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Potts working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Jones wants to stand and escape but Potts is having none of it.
Potts passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SU2#
Potts postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jones to stand up. #TD2#
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Potts looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones defending against the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potts working the ground and pound.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Jones gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Potts working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Jones turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Potts off and cradles Jones's limp body as Potts celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bryson Potts! |
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