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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1201 Round 2
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Arkoyan clinches with his opponent.
Buffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Arkoyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buffs misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Buffs misses the target.
Buffs misses with a body shot
and Arkoyan counters with a low kick, right behind Buffs 's knee.
Arkoyan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arkoyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Buffs.
Buffs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arkoyan.
Arkoyan slips a straight right by Buffs.
Arkoyan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buffs defends it well.
Buffs looks to score with a jab to the body but Arkoyan is just out of range.#TD2#
Arkoyan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Buffs's guard.#SU2#
Arkoyan stands up from Buffs's guard - Arkoyan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cartier Buffs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Arkoyan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buffs's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arkoyan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Arkoyan is looking to work some ground and pound but Buffs has wrist control.#SUB#
Buffs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arkoyan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Arkoyan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buffs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arkoyan has managed to get both his arms back between Buffs's legs - danger averted.
Buffs looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Arkoyan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Arkoyan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Arkoyan shoots in and gets a takedown into Buffs's guard.
Buffs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arkoyan is one step ahead there.
Arkoyan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Buffs has his foot on Arkoyan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arkoyan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Arkoyan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Buffs to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Arkoyan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Buffs pulls down on the head and he's put Arkoyan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cartier Buffs! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2024 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick from Clayton, right into the meat of the thigh.
#TD2#
Burke gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Clayton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Clayton wants to control from the top but Burke keeps moving.
Burke wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Burke is looking for a triangle but Clayton pushes his legs off easily.
Clayton trying to control but Burke is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burke working for a triangle but Clayton defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burke will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1#
Clayton wants to stand but Burke is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Burke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clayton passes into side control.
Clayton tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Burke tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Burke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Clayton's best efforts.#SUB2#
Clayton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burke is looking to improve his position.
Burke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Burke actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Burke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Burke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clayton defends it easily.
Clayton distracts Burke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clayton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burke is keeping the position for now.
Burke 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#
Clayton wants to improve his position but Burke is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clayton is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Burke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clayton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Burke is working for a kimura here but Clayton manages to reverse the position and he's now in Burke's guard.
Clayton wants to pass the guard but Burke is keeping the position.
Clayton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burke keeping moving, preventing Clayton from controlling successfully.
Clayton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SU2#
Clayton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Burke, up you get! #T4#
Clayton tries to clinch but Burke is having none of it.
Clayton tries to close the distance and clinch but Burke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burke tries to counter with a takedown but Clayton is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Burke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Clayton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Burke to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Clayton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Burke pulls down on the head and he's put Clayton to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gilberto Burke! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1201 Round 1
Date: Aug 09, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Arkoyan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Arkoyan jumps guard.
Abduvalev wants to control from the top but Arkoyan keeps moving.
Arkoyan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Arkoyan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abduvalev looking to pass the guard. #T1##ES#
Arkoyan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Abduvalev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arkoyan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Abduvalev is keeping busy.
Abduvalev prevents the takedown attempt.
Abduvalev has had enough of the clinch but Arkoyan keeps him there for the moment.
Abduvalev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abduvalev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Arkoyan tries to pull guard but Abduvalev holds him up against the cage and eventually Arkoyan drops back down to his feet.
Arkoyan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abduvalev pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zyary Arkoyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Abduvalev as Arkoyan shoots in.
As Arkoyan backs off Abduvalev throws a huge counter combo but Arkoyan manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Arkoyan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abduvalev.
Arkoyan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abduvalev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arkoyan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Abduvalev looks for the body kick but Arkoyan saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Abduvalev. No joy for Arkoyan on that attempt.
Arkoyan throws a nice looking combination but Abduvalev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Abduvalev clinches up with Arkoyan and pushes him back against the cage.
Arkoyan wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Arkoyan breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abduvalev.
Abduvalev throws a head kick that misses. #T3##CL2#
Abduvalev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arkoyan, pushing him back against the cage.
Abduvalev tries to circle away but Arkoyan has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Arkoyan fails to land. #TD2#
Abduvalev pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Arkoyan 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.
Abduvalev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arkoyan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arkoyan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB2#
Abduvalev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arkoyan defends it easily.
Abduvalev can't keep his opponent in guard - Arkoyan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abduvalev is trying to control but can't.
#SU#
Arkoyan escapes and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abduvalev tries to close the distance and clinch but Arkoyan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arkoyan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abduvalev fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zyary Arkoyan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Arkoyan. That's going to slow Abduvalev down.
Abduvalev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arkoyan defends well and Abduvalev ends up having to push Arkoyan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Abduvalev moves into the clinch.
Abduvalev keeps control of Arkoyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abduvalev is trying to pull guard but Arkoyan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abduvalev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zyary Arkoyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Abduvalev.
Abduvalev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arkoyan smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Abduvalev moves into the clinch.
Arkoyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abduvalev can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Arkoyan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Abduvalev uses from the top position.
Abduvalev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arkoyan is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Arkoyan pulls Abduvalev in close to his closed guard and prevents Abduvalev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Abduvalev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abduvalev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arkoyan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abduvalev throws a big elbow that misses.
Arkoyan 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#
Abduvalev is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Arkoyan seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Abduvalev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Arkoyan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abduvalev is just riding it out for now. Arkoyan eventually gives up the hold.
Arkoyan controlling the action here.
Abduvalev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arkoyan is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Arkoyan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arkoyan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abduvalev is trying to control but Arkoyan manages to pass to mount!
Abduvalev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arkoyan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arkoyan unloads with some shots from mount but Abduvalev bucks and avoids them well.
Zyary Arkoyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abduvalev is trying desperately to improve position.
Abduvalev wants to control but Arkoyan is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Arkoyan is working for a guillotine from mount but Abduvalev frees his head quite easily.
Abduvalev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zyary Arkoyan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Arkoyan fails with the takedown
and Abduvalev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arkoyan thinking.
Abduvalev doesn't manage to clinch there - Arkoyan circles away.
Zyary Arkoyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arkoyan keeps Abduvalev at a distance using the push kick.
Abduvalev throws a body kick that misses.
Arkoyan has his takedown stuffed
and Abduvalev counters with a left and a right that stings Arkoyan.
Arkoyan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abduvalev defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zyary Arkoyan. 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.#CL2#
Abduvalev moves into range and clinches up with Arkoyan.#T1#
Arkoyan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abduvalev after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Arkoyan successfully pulls guard.
Abduvalev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Abduvalev looking to pass the guard.
Abduvalev wants to stand and escape but instead Arkoyan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Arkoyan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arkoyan forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Arkoyan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Abduvalev is trying to maintain the position but Arkoyan is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arkoyan prevents Abduvalev from improving his position.
Abduvalev is trying to control but can't.
Abduvalev is looking for a sweep. Arkoyan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Abduvalev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arkoyan.
Abduvalev trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arkoyan in particular looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Abduvalev flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arkoyan shoots in for a double leg but Abduvalev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arkoyan tries to clinch there but Abduvalev circles away.
#CL2#
Abduvalev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arkoyan, pushing him back against the cage.
Arkoyan is trying to pull guard but Abduvalev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Abduvalev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abduvalev tries to break free but Arkoyan pushes him back against the cage.
Arkoyan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abduvalev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abduvalev tries to pull guard but Arkoyan holds him up against the cage and eventually Abduvalev drops back down to his feet.
Abduvalev struggles to land a body shot inside as Arkoyan controls his hands.
Arkoyan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abduvalev's efforts to push away.
Arkoyan wants a takedown.
Islam Abduvalev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Abduvalev pulls guard successfully.
Abduvalev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zyary Arkoyan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Abduvalev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islam Abduvalev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arkoyan 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Zyary Arkoyan!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Zyary Arkoyan!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Zyary Arkoyan!
Zyary Arkoyan wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Tevdorashvili shoots in and drives through. Bartolomeu sprawls well.#CL2#
Bartolomeu moves into the clinch.
Bartolomeu stops a takedown attempt from Tevdorashvili.
Bartolomeu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Bartolomeu. #CUT2#It looks like Giorgi Tevdorashvili has been cut.
Bartolomeu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tevdorashvili smiles and moves away.
Tevdorashvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartolomeu moves away.#TD#
Tevdorashvili shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tevdorashvili stops Bartolomeu from getting back to his feet.
Tevdorashvili wants to pass the guard but Bartolomeu is defending well. #SUB#
Tevdorashvili is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bartolomeu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tevdorashvili. #T1#
Bartolomeu is refusing to be controlled, as Tevdorashvili sits in half guard.
Tevdorashvili missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bartolomeu is trying to stand up here but Tevdorashvili is controlling him well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tevdorashvili content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A head kick misses from Bartolomeu.
Tevdorashvili appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tevdorashvili tries to clinch there but Bartolomeu circles away.
#CL#
Tevdorashvili instigates a clinch.
Bartolomeu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tevdorashvili avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bartolomeu'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.#TD2#
Bartolomeu pulls Tevdorashvili into guard.
Tevdorashvili controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Tevdorashvili stands up from Bartolomeu's guard - Tevdorashvili perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Tevdorashvili closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bartolomeu circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgi Tevdorashvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bartolomeu has closed the distance and engaged Tevdorashvili in a clinch.
#TD2#
Bartolomeu pulls guard successfully.
Tevdorashvili is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tevdorashvili postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bartolomeu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tevdorashvili, into his guard. #REVB#
Bartolomeu is looking to work some ground and pound but Tevdorashvili has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Bartolomeu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tevdorashvili's guard.
Bartolomeu trying to control but Tevdorashvili is working from the bottom.
Tevdorashvili working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Tevdorashvili is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bartolomeu is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartolomeu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES#
Tevdorashvili uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL#
Tevdorashvili has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Renato Bartolomeu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giorgi Tevdorashvili's cut.
That's time! Tevdorashvili's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bartolomeu goes for a double leg but Tevdorashvili avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tevdorashvili continues to drive forward.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tevdorashvili.
Tevdorashvili tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bartolomeu counters with a nice uppercut.
Tevdorashvili shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bartolomeu pinned against the cage. Bartolomeu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bartolomeu moves in looking to clinch but Tevdorashvili pushes him off.
Tevdorashvili tries to clinch but Bartolomeu moves out of range. #CL#
Tevdorashvili instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartolomeu connects with a knee to the head.
Tevdorashvili is working for takedown but Bartolomeu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bartolomeu is working Tevdorashvili over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bartolomeu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartolomeu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Bartolomeu being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Bartolomeu drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2#
Bartolomeu kicks Tevdorashvili off and gets to his feet.
Bartolomeu shoots in for a takedown but Tevdorashvili shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tevdorashvili shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bartolomeu as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgi Tevdorashvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartolomeu looks for a takedown but Tevdorashvili sprawls well.
Bartolomeu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tevdorashvili sprawls well. Tevdorashvili wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bartolomeu gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Tevdorashvili looks for a takedown but Bartolomeu sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Bartolomeu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tevdorashvili closes the distance and clinches up with Bartolomeu, looking for a takedown. Tevdorashvili pushes Bartolomeu against the cage but Bartolomeu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tevdorashvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bartolomeu tries to close the distance and clinch but Tevdorashvili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Bartolomeu darts in and clinches Tevdorashvili up against the cage.#TD2#
Bartolomeu drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2#
Bartolomeu pushes Tevdorashvili off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tevdorashvili throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bartolomeu's waist but Bartolomeu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tevdorashvili off to one side.
Bartolomeu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tevdorashvili.
Bartolomeu fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Tevdorashvili tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bartolomeu defends well and Tevdorashvili ends up having to push Bartolomeu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bartolomeu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bartolomeu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bartolomeu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tevdorashvili's defenses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Bartolomeu jumps guard and drags Tevdorashvili to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
Bartolomeu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Bartolomeu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tevdorashvili accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tevdorashvili trying to control but Bartolomeu is working from the bottom. #T4#
Tevdorashvili tries to free his leg and advance position but Bartolomeu is retaining full guard.
Bartolomeu should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tevdorashvili looking to sit in guard and control but Bartolomeu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bartolomeu postures up in Tevdorashvili's guard and throws a big left but Tevdorashvili blocks it.
Bartolomeu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bartolomeu 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.
Bartolomeu is looking to work some ground and pound but Tevdorashvili has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartolomeu throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Bartolomeu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giorgi Tevdorashvili's cut.
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#
Bartolomeu wants to clinch up but Tevdorashvili keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tevdorashvili.
Bartolomeu moves in looking to clinch but Tevdorashvili pushes him off.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch but Tevdorashvili is having none of it.
Tevdorashvili is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Bartolomeu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bartolomeu.
Bartolomeu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tevdorashvili's elbow.
Tevdorashvili has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bartolomeu after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tevdorashvili fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgi Tevdorashvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bartolomeu pulls guard.
Tevdorashvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartolomeu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tevdorashvili throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Tevdorashvili working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Bartolomeu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tevdorashvili off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Bartolomeu rushes Tevdorashvili and presses him up against the cage.
Bartolomeu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Bartolomeu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bartolomeu moves in looking to clinch but Tevdorashvili pushes him off.
Tevdorashvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartolomeu was well out of range. Poor timing from Tevdorashvili.
Bartolomeu throws a counter combo.
Renato Bartolomeu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tevdorashvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bartolomeu unleashes a big counter combination but Tevdorashvili bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Tevdorashvili tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bartolomeu defends well and Tevdorashvili ends up having to push Bartolomeu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bartolomeu is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bartolomeu has Tevdorashvili pressed against the cage, preventing Tevdorashvili from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Bartolomeu jumps guard.
Tevdorashvili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bartolomeu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bartolomeu is looking to stand back up but Tevdorashvili counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bartolomeu.
Bartolomeu is refusing to be controlled, as Tevdorashvili sits in half guard.
Tevdorashvili trying to control from Bartolomeu's half guard. Bartolomeu has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Tevdorashvili won't allow Bartolomeu to get back to his feet.
Tevdorashvili working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Bartolomeu pushes Tevdorashvili off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bartolomeu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tevdorashvili tries to score with a low kick but Bartolomeu moves his leg out of the way.
Renato Bartolomeu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Bartolomeu moves into the clinch.
Tevdorashvili is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bartolomeu lands a knee to the head.
#T4#
Tevdorashvili takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tevdorashvili is trying to push Bartolomeu away but Bartolomeu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bartolomeu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tevdorashvili is keeping busy.
Bartolomeu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Bartolomeu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bartolomeu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bartolomeu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Bartolomeu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tevdorashvili off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Bartolomeu darts in and clinches Tevdorashvili up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Bartolomeu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bartolomeu 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Bartolomeu! |
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