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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 13
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
Luc Rhodes had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 148.2, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Luc Mancer was cancelled. |
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Event:
NYF 59: Yordan vs Hopson
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Omega fails with the takedown.
Omega avoids the head kick by Wolfe.
Wolfe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Omega finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wolfe throws a lazy right hand but Omega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Omega is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wolfe scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Kelly Omega has been cut.
Omega goes for a double leg but Wolfe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wolfe continues to drive forward.
Wolfe tries to score with a low kick but Omega moves his leg out of the way.
Wolfe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Omega was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfe.
A countering left hand to the body from Omega misses.
Wolfe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wolfe looks to land a combination but Omega avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wolfe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Omega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolfe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Omega misses with a takedown attempt - Wolfe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bruce Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelly Omega.
Omega checks a leg kick nicely.
Omega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Omega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wolfe defends it nicely.
Omega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Omega shoots in and drives through. Wolfe sprawls well.
Wolfe just misses with a punch to the body.
Omega throws a counter combo.
Wolfe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolfe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Omega blocks a head kick by Wolfe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Omega or perhaps it was just good defense by Wolfe, which made it look bad.
Omega looks for a takedown but Wolfe sprawls well.#T2#
Wolfe connects with a nice looking jab.
Wolfe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Omega momentarily.
Omega moves away from the strike by Wolfe.
Wolfe throws a lazy uppercut
and Omega counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfe looks to land a left hand but Omega moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Wolfe misses
and Omega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Omega tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wolfe defends well and Omega ends up having to push Wolfe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Omega looks winded!
Omega darts in looking for a takedown but Wolfe gets double underhooks and turns Omega into the cage.
Wolfe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wolfe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Omega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wolfe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Omega avoids the head kick by Wolfe.
Omega misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wolfe misses with a looping right.
Wolfe scores with a one two! Omega had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Omega is rocked!#T3#
Wolfe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Omega is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolfe finish him?
Wolfe connects with a combination that backs up Omega into the cage. Wolfe lands a flurry of punches that gets past Omega's guard. Omega is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Wolfe bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Wolfe! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 11
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Gables will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Necro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Necro throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gables decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Necro's guard.
Gables looking to pass the guard.
Gables 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.
Gables trying to stand up but can't free himself from Necro's guard.
Necro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gables slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gables seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Necro is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Necro is staying active underneath Gables, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gables passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Necro!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Necro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Necro trying to control but Gables is working from the bottom.
Gables is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Necro wants to control from the top but Gables keeps moving.
Gables is pulling down on Necro's head. It's preventing any offense from Necro, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Gables is looking to cinch up a triangle. Necro throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gables's body to avoid the submission. Gables has instead reached around Necro's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gables arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chain Gables! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 4
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Taker closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Taker is trying to trip Hayes. He has hold of a leg but Hayes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Taker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Taker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taker won't allow Hayes to sweep him here.
Taker is looking to pass into half guard but Hayes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hayes is in guard.#REVB#
Hayes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taker is looking to reverse the position.
Taker being controlled for a moment.
Hayes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taker keeps working.
Taker 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#
Taker struggling a bit here.
Taker tries to buck Hayes off but Hayes is having none of it.
Hayes trying to control the action but Taker is working from the bottom.
Taker is trying to get back to half guard.#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.
Hayes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Taker trying his best to control but Hayes has mounted him.
Taker throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hayes. What's that going to do exactly?
Hayes with good strikes from the mount here!
Taker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hayes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hayes won't let Taker get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hayes working the ground and pound effectively.
Hayes with good strikes from the mount here!
Hayes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Taker tries to lock up and control but Hayes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Taker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes is controlling Taker's posture.#T4#
Taker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hayes pulls Taker in to control the position.
Hayes trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayes is looking to stand up but Taker isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Hayes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Hayes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taker looking for a takedown.
Taker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hayes can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Hayes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Taker uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Hayes has his foot on Taker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taker works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes wants to get back to his feet but Taker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Taker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Taker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hayes for as long as he can get away with.
Taker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Hayes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hayes tries to clinch up but Taker circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Taker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hayes, pushing him back against the cage.
Come on Hayes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hayes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Hayes breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Hayes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Taker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hayes is in Taker's guard.
Taker throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hayes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayes wants to stand and escape but instead Taker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hayes wants to sweep here but Taker controlling him for the moment.
Hayes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Taker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taker looking to sit in guard and control but Hayes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Taker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taker controls Hayes momentarily but Hayes frees himself.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Taker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman Hayes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hayes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayes wants to pass the guard but Taker is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Hayes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hayes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Taker trying to hold on to Hayes's head to control him but Hayes postures up.
#SUB#
Taker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayes pulls his head out easily.
Taker wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hayes maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Taker could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hayes has cracked it and Taker is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hayes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Hayes! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 3
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Hayes gets a clinch.
Hayes has a couple of punches blocked by Hera.
Hera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hera tries to circle away but Hayes has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Hera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hera as he jumps to the side.
Hayes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHera.#TD2#
Hera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hayes to the mat! Hayes manages to get full guard.
Hera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hayes pulls Hera in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hera wants to get up but he can't break Hayes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Hera controlling from the top position.
Hera preventing the sweep.
Hera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hera won't allow Hayes to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hera connects with a nice looking jab.
Hera fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Hera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hayes to the ground. Hera is now in Hayes's guard.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hayes is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hera keeping full guard, as Hayes tries to pass.
Hera pulls Hayes in to control the position.
Hayes won't allow Hera to sweep him here.
Hayes controlling from the top position.
Hera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Hayes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes wants to stand but Hera has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hayes. #T4#
Hera avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hayes.
Hera can't do much from the bottom here.
Hera wants to get back to his feet but Hayes drags him back down.
Hera dodges the ground and pound from Hayes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hera tries to improve position but can't.
Hayes laying and praying for a moment but Hera takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Hera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Hera tries to keep at a distance but Hayes has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Hera has clasped his hands together around Hayes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hayes tries to control but Hera manages to take his back.
Hera has the hooks in. Hayes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hera biding his time, looking for the opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hera struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hayes breaks Hera's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hera is trying to control the position but Hayes postures up.
Hera is wriggling around but Hayes manages to pass to half guard.
Hayes trying to advance position but Hera counters by regaining guard.
Hera has a closed guard, preventing Hayes from standing up.
Hayes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hayes wants to stand but Hera has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hayes postures up.
Hayes forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Hera actively working from the bottom here.
Hayes stalling.
Hayes drops an elbow to the side of Hera's head. #T3#
Hayes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hayes with the ground and pound but Hera uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hayes's guard. #REVB#
Hera being controlled here momentarily.
Roman Hayes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hayes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Hayes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hera.
Hayes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hera pinned against the cage. Hera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hera throws a sloppy head kick and Hayes moves out of range easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Hayes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hayes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hayes misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Roman Hayes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hayes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hayes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hayes passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hera taking shots to the head.
Hera avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hayes.
Hera wants to hold on but Hayes pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hera regains half guard.
Hera trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hayes manages to pass to mount!
#T1#
Hayes breaks from Hera's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hayes controlling from the full mount.
Hayes lands a big shot there that rocks Hera but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hera is desperately trying to improve his position but Hayes has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Hera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hera is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hayes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hayes raining down shots from the mount!
Hayes controlling his opponent. #T3#
Hayes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hayes controlling from mount.
Hera is trying to escape the mount.
Hayes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hera can do to turn this around?
Hayes working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4#
Hera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hera taking some punishment here, with Hayes in his half guard.
Hayes controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hera for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Hayes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hayes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Roman Hayes!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Roman Hayes!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Roman Hayes!
Roman Hayes wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 2
Date: Feb 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Taker shoots in and bounces Gables off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gables throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Taker pushing down on Gables's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taker prevents Gables from improving his position.#SUB#
Gables looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gables actively working from the bottom here.
Gables has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taker is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Gables throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Taker wants to take a breather but Gables is having none of it.
Taker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Taker is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gables manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gables looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taker trying to control the position from guard on top but Gables is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taker shoots in looking for a takedown. Gables tries to sprawl out of it but Taker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gables manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gables is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Taker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gables sprawls well initially but Taker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gables tries to kick Taker off but Taker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Gables trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Taker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gables doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taker.
Taker wants to take a breather but Gables is having none of it.
Gables controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gables regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gables is looking to sweep but instead, Taker has passed into half guard.
Taker trying to mount his opponent but Gables defends it.
Taker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gables controls his leg.
Gables has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taker is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gables wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Taker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gables shoots in and drives through. Taker sprawls well.
Gables tries to close the distance and clinch but Taker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chain Gables is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Taker moves into the clinch successfully.
Gables has Taker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gables pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Taker is stalling here.
Taker being controlled against the cage.
Gables tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taker smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chain Gables. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Taker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gables quickly recovers to half guard.
Gables pushes Taker off but Taker dives into side control.
#T1#
Gables is looking to reverse the position.
Taker happy to just control the position for now.
Taker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taker tries to advance to mount but Gables denies him.
Gables gets back to half guard.
Gables wants to control but Taker is keeping busy.
#T2#
Gables on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gables is trying to control but can't.
Gables throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gables moves into full guard.
Gables wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taker prevents Gables from getting back to his feet.
Taker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gables swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Taker stays in close to Gables's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gables blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gables looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gables goes for a double leg but Taker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taker continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Taker gets control of Gables's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gables stopping the sweep attempt from Taker.
Taker wants to stand but Gables is controlling the position. #T4#
Gables wants to control from the top but Taker keeps moving.
Taker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gables makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gables.#SUB#
Gables has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taker wants to stand and escape but instead Gables has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Taker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Taker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gables napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Gables's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gables is trying to get back to half guard.
Taker trying to control the position but Gables is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gables tries to buck Taker off but Taker is having none of it.#T1#
Gables prevents Taker from improving position.
Taker laying and praying for a moment but Gables takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Gables looking for submissions off his back.
Taker trying to control the action but Gables is working from the bottom. #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.
Taker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Taker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Taker is looking to take a break and control but Gables is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gables shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taker but Taker pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Gables misses with the combination.
No joy there for Gables, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gables throws a head kick but Taker moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taker tries to clinch there but Gables circles away.
Gables shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taker as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taker.
Taker is looking to take a break and control but Gables is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gables is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Taker looks up at the clock and then as Gables takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB2#
Taker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Gables's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chain Gables has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luc Taker 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!
Taker looks up at the clock and then as Gables takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Taker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Luc Taker!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Luc Taker!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Luc Taker!
Luc Taker wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 2
Date: Feb 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Omega gets tackled into the cage by Necro. Necro maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Necro pulls guard successfully.
Omega is pushing down on Necro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Necro is fighting to maintain full guard but Omega has managed to sneak the leg through.
Necro is refusing to be controlled, as Omega sits in half guard.
Necro trying to hold on to Omega's head to control him but Omega postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Necro tries to get to full guard but Omega has control of the leg.
Omega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Necro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omega trying to stand up but can't free himself from Necro's guard.#T1#
Necro wants to sweep but no luck.
Omega trying to control the position from guard on top but Necro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omega is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Necro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SU#
Omega decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Necro, up you get! #CL2#
Necro pushes Omega up against the cage in a clinch.
Omega takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Omega breaks the clinch.
Necro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Omega but Omega pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Omega darts in looking for a takedown but Necro gets double underhooks and turns Omega into the cage.
Omega's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Omega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Necro breaks from the clinch.
Necro shoots in and drives through. Omega sprawls well.
Necro is looking to land body kicks.
Omega misses with a body kick.
Necro stuffs the takedown attempt from Omega. Omega gets slowly back to his feet.
Necro shoots in looking for a takedown but Omega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Necro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kelly Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Necro.#CL#
Omega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Necro, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Necro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Omega prevents it.
Necro stops a takedown attempt from Omega.
Omega just leaning against Necro, taking a breather.
Omega tries for a takedown but Necro manages to get underhooks.
Necro is stalling here.
Come on Necro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Omega breaks from the clinch.
Omega darts in looking for a takedown but Necro gets double underhooks and turns Omega into the cage.
Necro is trying to push Omega away but Omega has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Omega is pressed up against the cage. Necro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Omega down to the mat. Omega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Omega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Omega shoots for a double leg takedown but Necro sprawls well. He's pushed Omega's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Omega shoots in but Necro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Omega is breathing heavily.
Omega takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Necro shoots in looking for a takedown. Omega tries to sprawl out of it but Necro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Omega manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Necro tries to close the distance and clinch but Omega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Omega has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Necro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Necro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Omega as he avoids it easily.
Omega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Necro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Omega shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Necro but Necro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Omega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Omega with that takedown attempt.
Necro lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Necro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Omega, pushing him back against the cage.
Omega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Necro slows down the pace here.
#T1##BC2#
Necro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omega stuffs the takedown.
Necro throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Necro has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Necro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Omega throws a hook but Necro blocks it.
Omega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Necro dives in for a single leg takedown but Omega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Omega was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Omega tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Necro defends well and Omega ends up having to push Necro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Omega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Necro.
#T2#
The referee calls for Necro to work.
Necro stalling the fight.
Necro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Omega drops down looking for an ankle pick but Necro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Necro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Omega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Necro has a takedown stuffed.
Necro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Omega shoots in looking for a takedown but Necro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Omega's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Necro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Omega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Necro throws a one two combo.
Omega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Necro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Omega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Necro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Omega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Necro somewhat.#CL2#
Necro moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4##BC#
Omega manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Necro or perhaps it was just good defense by Omega, which made it look bad.
Necro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Omega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Omega moves into range and clinches up with Necro.
A frustrated look appears on Omega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Omega goes for a takedown in the clinch but Necro prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omega is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Necro pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Omega breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Necro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Necro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Omega has closed the distance and engaged Necro in a clinch.
#BC2#
Necro breaks the clinch.
Necro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Omega goes for a double leg but Necro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Necro continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Omega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omega tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Necro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Necro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Necro fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Necro moves into range and clinches up with Omega.#T1#
Necro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Omega fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Necro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Necro is defended easily by Omega.
Necro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Omega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Necro throws a head kick that misses.
Kelly Omega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omega moves in looking to clinch but Necro pushes him off.
Omega looks to land a right hand but Necro moved out of range.
Omega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Necro defends it nicely.#T2#
Necro cracks Omega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Necro.
Omega tries to counter with a takedown but Necro is quick to defend against it.
Omega misses with a takedown attempt - Necro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Necro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Omega fails with a takedown attempt.
Omega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Necro defends it nicely.
Omega gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Necro.
A little feinted left hand from Omega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Omega throws a left and a right that both miss
and Necro counters with a two punch combo.
Necro shoots in for a takedown but Omega shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Omega has managed to clinch.
Mr Necro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Omega goes for a takedown attempt but Necro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Omega takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Necro tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Necro moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omega tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Necro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Necro goes for a takedown attempt but Omega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kelly Omega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mr Necro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Necro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Omega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Necro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Necro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Mr Necro!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Mr Necro!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Mr Necro!
Mr Necro wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 2
Date: Feb 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Hogan takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Hayes has Hogan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hayes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hogan tumbling to the mat - Hayes dives into Hogan's guard.
Hayes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hogan pulls Hayes in close to prevent any damage.
Hayes stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.#SUB2#
Hogan looking for a guillotine here but Hayes defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Hogan pulls Hayes in close to prevent any damage.
Hogan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick by Hogan misses #TD#
and Hayes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hogan!
Hogan dodges the ground and pound from Hayes.
Hogan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hogan is looking for a sweep.
Hayes is looking to take a break and control but Hogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Hogan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hayes is controlling him well.
Hogan tries to bench press Hayes off him but Hayes keeps the position.
Hayes working the ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here as Hayes stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hayes wants to stand but Hogan has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Hayes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hogan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hayes but great work by Hogan.
Hogan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hayes wants to control but Hogan postures up.
Hayes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Hayes can't do much from the bottom here.
Hogan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayes keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayes wants to control but Hogan postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luc Hogan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hogan goes for a double leg but Hayes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hayes continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Hogan as Hayes shoots in.
Hogan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hogan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hayes looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Hogan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hayes wants to sweep here but Hogan controlling him for the moment.
Hayes is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Roman Hayes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Hayes wants to pass to mount but Hogan is defending the position.
Hogan is looking to improve his position.
Hayes tries to pass to full mount but Hogan defends it.
Hogan is looking for a sweep. Hayes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hogan pushes Hayes off looking to stand but Hayes dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hayes lands a nice short elbow.
Hogan wants to improve his position but Hayes is controlling well.
Hogan wants to control but Hayes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hayes tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hogan is looking for a sweep. Hayes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Hayes seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Hogan has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Hayes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hogan is looking to stand back up but Hayes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hogan.
Hogan is breathing heavily.#REVB#
Hayes is thwarting Hogan's attempts to control the position.
Hayes tries to stand and escape but Hogan is controlling the position.
Hayes wants to pass to mount but Hogan is defending the position.
Hayes performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Hayes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hogan tries to roll over but Hayes keeps him under control.
Hogan wants to control the action here but instead Hayes manages to pass to full mount!
Hayes controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Hayes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hogan has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Hayes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hogan shoots in but Hayes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Hayes as Hogan shoots in.
Hogan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it.#CL#
Hayes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hayes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hogan prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan fails to pull guard.
Roman Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Hogan.
Hayes blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Hayes drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
Hogan stops Hayes from standing up.
Hogan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hayes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hayes working a defensive guard but Hogan passes into half guard.
It looks like Hogan is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Hogan is trying to work for a kimura but Hayes is defending well.
Hogan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hayes is trying to stand.
#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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hayes is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hogan shoots in but no luck this time.
Hayes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Hayes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hayes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hayes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Hayes controlling the action here. #SUB#
Hayes is working for a kimura but Hogan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hogan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hayes passes to full mount!
Hogan tries to hold on but Hayes postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogan gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Hayes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hayes 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Roman Hayes!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Roman Hayes!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Roman Hayes!
Roman Hayes wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 1
Date: Feb 22, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Gables gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Breaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gables fails with the takedown#CL#
and Breaker counters by moving into the clinch.
Gables keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Breaker's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Gables pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Gables drives through with a takedown into guard.
Breaker pushes Gables off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gables dives in for a single leg takedown but Breaker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Breaker throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Gables counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gables.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Gables turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Breaker pushes Gables away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gables gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Breaker is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Gables thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Breaker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gables not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gables looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Breaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Breaker tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gables manages to move to mount!
#T2#
Breaker wants to get back to his feet.
Gables is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Gables trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Breaker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Breaker is desperately trying to improve his position but Gables has a good base and remains in mount.
Gables trying to control but Breaker is having none of it.
Breaker is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Breaker suckers Gables into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Breaker is now in Gables's guard!
Breaker wants to control from the top but Gables keeps moving.
Gables pulls Breaker in close to prevent any damage.
Gables looking for a sweep. Not yet Gables, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gables being controlled here, momentarily.
Breaker looking to sit in guard and control but Gables gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gables is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Breaker trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gables in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chain Gables will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Breaker tries to keep at a distance but Gables has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Breaker decides to pull guard.
Breaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Breaker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gables uses it to pass to side control.
A lull in the action here as Gables stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker is looking to reverse the position.
Breaker wants to control but Gables postures up.#T1#
Breaker is not content to let Gables control the position.
Gables lands a nice forearm strike.
Gables trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Gables wants to stand but Breaker is controlling his arm.
Breaker is trying to improve his position.
Breaker is trying to control Gables's posture but Gables avoids it. #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.
Breaker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Breaker struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Gables goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Breaker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gables's guard! Nice work there by Breaker!
Gables pulls Breaker in to control the position.
Gables wants to sweep here but Breaker controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Gables is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gables keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
Breaker postures up.
Gables looking for a sweep. Not yet Gables, not yet.
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Gables 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.
Gables closes the distance and clinches up with Breaker, looking for a takedown. Gables pushes Breaker against the cage but Breaker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brock Breaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Breaker misses with a head kick.
Gables shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Breaker as he jumps to the side.
Gables is breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gables tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Breaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Breaker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gables's guard.
Gables wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Breaker is now in half guard. #SUB#
Breaker seems to be looking for submissions.
Gables has hold of Breaker's hands but Breaker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gables is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Gables is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gables is looking for a sweep. Breaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Breaker dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Breaker. No joy for Gables on that attempt.
Gables misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Gables fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Breaker to the ground. Gables is now in Breaker's guard.
Breaker is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gables dives into side control.
Chain Gables has got the better of the ground game so far.#REVR#
Breaker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gables has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Breaker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Breaker is refusing to be controlled, as Gables sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gables lands a nice short elbow.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Gables is thwarting Breaker's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Breaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gables pulls his head out easily.
Breaker trying to control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gables stalling.
Breaker tries to roll over but Gables keeps him under control.#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.
Gables tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gables is trying to control. Breaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Breaker leaves Gables with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Gables bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Breaker sneaks back into half guard.
Gables controlling the action here.
Breaker tries to kick Gables off but Gables keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breaker is not content to let Gables control the position.
Breaker keeping hold of Gables's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gables tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Breaker.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Breaker wants to control but Gables is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Breaker tries to clinch there but Gables circles away.
Breaker throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Gables, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Gables tries to get set, Breaker tries to push him back and clinch up but Gables manages to avoid the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Gables has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Gables gets control of Breaker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gables will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Breaker wants to get up but he can't break Gables's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chain Gables comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gables has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Chain Gables!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Chain Gables!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Chain Gables!
Chain Gables wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 1
Date: Feb 22, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Rivera clinches up with Omega and pushes him back against the cage.
Rivera has Omega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Omega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rivera wants to break free but Omega has control.
Omega managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Omega jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rivera walks away with a smile on his face. Omega gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rivera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Omega defends it nicely.#CL2#
Omega tries to keep at a distance but Rivera has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rivera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Omega. #TD#
Omega manages to pull guard.
Omega looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Rivera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Omega trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Omega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rivera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Omega is proving hard to escape from.
Omega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Omega looking to control.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rivera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rivera with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Omega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Rivera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Omega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Omega keeping hold of Rivera's head, controlling as best he can.
Omega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Rivera tries to pass to full mount but Omega defends it. #ES#
Omega pushes Rivera off and gets back to his feet.
Rivera dives in for a single leg takedown but Omega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kelly Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrique Rivera.#CL2#
Rivera clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as Omega controls the action.
Rivera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Omega after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Omega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Omega. No joy for Rivera on that attempt.
Omega misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Rivera misses the body punch
and Omega counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Rivera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Omega was covering up waiting for the punch and Rivera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Omega kicks Rivera off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Omega counters with a leg kick.
Rivera throws the kick towards the body but Omega avoids it.
Omega tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rivera defends well and Omega ends up having to push Rivera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rivera is looking for the big counter here.
Omega has Rivera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Omega pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Omega dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Rivera has managed to clinch.
Rivera wants to take the fight to the mat but Omega manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Rivera jumps into guard, dragging Omega to the mat.
Omega postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Omega content to stall in guard here.
Omega looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera wants to stand but Omega is controlling the position.
Rivera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Omega won't allow Rivera to sweep him here.
Rivera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Omega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Omega from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU#
Omega stands up from Rivera's guard - Omega perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Omega rushes Rivera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Omega fails to pull guard.
Rivera wants to stall.
#BC2#
Rivera breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Rivera fails with the takedown
and Omega counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Omega fails to land the takedown.
Omega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Omega clinches.
Omega slows down the pace here.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Omega is defending well for now.
Omega tries to pull guard but Rivera holds him up against the cage and eventually Omega drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Omega. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rivera manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Rivera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rivera can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet but Omega is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rivera can't keep his opponent in guard - Omega advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rivera is not content to let Omega control the position.
Rivera trying to hold on to Omega's head to control him but Omega postures up.
Omega is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rivera! #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rivera tries to hold on but Omega postures up.
Omega looking to control but Rivera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SU#
Omega get's back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rivera shoots in and drives through. Omega sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Omega dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Omega fails with a takedown attempt.
Omega thows a body kick. Rivera tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rivera darts in looking for a takedown but Omega gets double underhooks and turns Rivera into the cage. #CL2#
Rivera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Omega looking to slow down the pace here.
Omega is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rivera to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Omega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kelly Omega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rivera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Omega counters with a three punch combo that has Rivera backing up. Rivera nods at Omega to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Omega misses with a takedown attempt - Rivera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Omega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rivera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Omega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Omega is defended easily by Rivera.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Omega as he avoids it easily.
Omega shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivera tries to sprawl out of it but Omega keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Rivera clinches up against the cage.
Omega tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rivera smiles and moves away.
Omega shoots in but no luck this time.
Rivera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rivera doesn't manage to clinch there - Omega circles away.
Rivera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kelly Omega is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Rivera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Omega tries for a takedown but Rivera manages to get underhooks.
Omega jumps guard but Rivera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rivera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3##BC2#
Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omega dives in and grabs Rivera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rivera pushes down on Omega's head and hops out.#CL2#
Rivera closes the distance and clinches.
Rivera wants to take the fight to the mat but Omega manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rivera stalls.
Rivera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rivera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rivera misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Rivera drags the fight down to the ground.
Omega postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Omega throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rivera is trying to keep Omega in close.
Omega postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Omega missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Omega pushing down on Rivera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Omega seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omega performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rivera looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Kelly Omega.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Omega, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Kelly Omega!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Kelly Omega!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Kelly Omega!
Kelly Omega wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 1
Date: Feb 22, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Hayes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Amagov's half guard.
Hayes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Amagov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Amagov tries to get out of the position.
Hayes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hayes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amagov is looking to escape.
Amagov is trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes with shots to the head and body - Amagov looks very uncomfortable down there. #T1#
Hayes controlling from the full mount.
Amagov wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hayes is stalling here but it's allowed Amagov to get half guard.
Hayes not doing much here.
#T2#
Amagov is trying to stand up here but Hayes is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Hayes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hayes stops Amagov from getting back to his feet.
Hayes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hayes uses his free foot to push down on Amagov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Amagov. #T3#
Hayes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hayes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Amagov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hayes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hayes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Amagov hang on?
Amagov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hayes on the ground.#T4#
Hayes looking to ground and pound but Amagov is blocking nicely.
Hayes wants to control the pace but Amagov is squirming around nicely.
Amagov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hayes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hayes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayes with shots to the head and body - Amagov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hayes with good strikes from the mount here!
Hayes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Hayes dominated that round.
That's time! Amagov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hayes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amagov tries to avoid it but Hayes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amagov to the ground. Amagov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Hayes gets caught napping as Amagov dives in and scores a takedown. Hayes manages to retain guard.
Amagov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Amagov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hayes has his feet on Amagov's thighs here. He's pushed Amagov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Amagov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roman Hayes! |
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