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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1210 Round 2
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Orazov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sihotang.
Sihotang dives in for a single leg takedown but Orazov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That kick from Sihotang tenderised Orazov's leg. Orazov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orazov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sihotang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sihotang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Sihotang with that takedown attempt.
As Sihotang tries to get set, Orazov tries to push him back and clinch up but Sihotang manages to avoid the attempt.
Bekjan Orazov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rama Tampubulon Sihotang.
Sihotang shoots in but Orazov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Orazov stuffs the takedown attempt from Sihotang. Sihotang gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Sihotang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sihotang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orazov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Orazov closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Orazov breaks from the clinch.
Orazov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Sihotang gets tackled into the cage by Orazov. Orazov maintains the clinch.
Orazov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Orazov is trying to pull guard but Sihotang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sihotang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Orazov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Orazov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Orazov.
Sihotang looks winded!#T2#
Orazov slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Orazov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sihotang misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Orazov counters by clinching up.
Sihotang tries to pull guard but Orazov holds him up against the cage and eventually Sihotang drops back down to his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sihotang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orazov walks away with a smile on his face. Sihotang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Orazov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orazov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Orazov shoots in and bounces Sihotang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
Orazov preventing the sweep.
Sihotang being controlled here, momentarily.
Orazov wants to stand but Sihotang is controlling his posture from full guard.
Orazov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sihotang is retaining full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Orazov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orazov wants to control from the top but Sihotang keeps moving.
Orazov wanted to stand there but Sihotang had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Orazov gets the takedown into side control.
Orazov taking a breather here.
Orazov is putting a hurting on Sihotang here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orazov wants to control but Sihotang is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bekjan Orazov 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##TD#
Orazov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Orazov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sihotang is keeping the position for now.
Orazov trying to control but Sihotang is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sihotang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sihotang keeping moving, preventing Orazov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sihotang looking to control.
#T1#
Sihotang trying to strike off his back.
Orazov trying to control but Sihotang is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Orazov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Orazov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orazov tries to clinch
and Sihotang counters with a nice body kick.
Orazov tries to clinch up but Sihotang circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orazov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orazov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sihotang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orazov doesn't manage to clinch there - Sihotang circles away.
#T2#
Sihotang shoots in for a takedown but Orazov shows good takedown defense.
Orazov tries for a takedown but Sihotang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Orazov has a takedown stuffed.
Sihotang is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bekjan Orazov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sihotang shoots in and drives through. Orazov sprawls well.
Orazov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Sihotang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Orazov is trying to defend but Sihotang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sihotang is breathing heavily.
Orazov wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Orazov won't allow Sihotang to pass to mount.
Orazov wants to get back to his feet.
Orazov is concentrating on defense, preventing Sihotang from advancing position. #SUB2#
Sihotang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Orazov is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Orazov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Orazov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sihotang can do to turn this around?
Orazov trying to control but Sihotang is working from the bottom.
Bekjan Orazov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orazov passes into half guard.
Orazov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orazov tries to stand and escape but Sihotang is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rama Tampubulon Sihotang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Orazov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sihotang circles away.
Orazov shoots in but no luck this time.
Orazov feints and then cracks Sihotang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sihotang down. #CL#
Orazov moves into the clinch successfully.
Sihotang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Orazov to keep the fight standing.
Sihotang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orazov is defending well for now.
Orazov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sihotang smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bekjan Orazov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sihotang shoots in for a takedown but Orazov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Sihotang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Orazov quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orazov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sihotang is working away from the top position though.
Orazov is concentrating on defense, preventing Sihotang from advancing position. #T1#
Orazov is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Orazov looking for submissions off his back.
Orazov is pressing down on Sihotang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sihotang won't allow Orazov to sweep him here. #SU2#
Sihotang stands and steps away. Orazov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sihotang.
Sihotang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Orazov clinches up with Sihotang and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Orazov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sihotang smiles and moves away.
Sihotang tries to close the distance and clinch but Orazov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Orazov misses its target.
Orazov blocks a jab.
Orazov tries to counter with a takedown but Sihotang is quick to defend against it.
Orazov shoots for a double leg takedown but Sihotang sprawls well. He's pushed Orazov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sihotang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orazov moves away.
Sihotang fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Orazov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sihotang to the ground. Orazov is now in Sihotang's guard.
Sihotang wants to stand but Orazov is controlling the position.
Sihotang wants to control the position but Orazov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Still in half guard, Orazov seems content to control.#T3#
Orazov is looking to take a break and control but Sihotang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Sihotang is defending against the submission attempts here by Orazov.
Orazov is looking to take a break and control but Sihotang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sihotang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orazov. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sihotang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orazov tries to clinch up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sihotang.
Orazov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orazov stuffs the takedown attempt from Sihotang. Sihotang gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orazov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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 Bekjan Orazov.
I think Orazov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Bekjan Orazov!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Bekjan Orazov!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Bekjan Orazov!
Bekjan Orazov wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1210 Round 1
Date: Dec 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Ahkmedov misses with a takedown attempt - Sihotang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sihotang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ahkmedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sihotang tries to sprawl out of it but Ahkmedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sihotang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahkmedov dodges the punch combination from Sihotang.
Ahkmedov shoots in for a takedown but Sihotang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rama Tampubulon Sihotang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Ahkmedov.
Sihotang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahkmedov counters with a three punch combo that has Sihotang backing up. Sihotang nods at Ahkmedov to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sihotang keeps the fight on the outside.
Sihotang tries to clinch up.#TD#
Sihotang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ahkmedov's half guard.
Sihotang trying to control from half guard but Ahkmedov is working away. #T1#
Ahkmedov wants to get back to full guard.
Sihotang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahkmedov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sihotang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sihotang trying to mount his opponent but Ahkmedov defends it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ahkmedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sihotang.
Sihotang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ahkmedov wants to control but Sihotang is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Sihotang clinches with his opponent.
Sihotang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ahkmedov walks away with a smile on his face. Sihotang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sihotang lands with a straight right. Ahkmedov didn't see that one coming.
Ahkmedov avoids the body shot from Sihotang.
#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Ahkmedov. No joy for Sihotang on that attempt.
Ahkmedov misses with a body kick.
Ahkmedov shoots in but Sihotang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ahkmedov shoots in but Sihotang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sihotang lands a slapping body shot.
Sihotang leaves Ahkmedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahkmedov tries to clinch but Sihotang is having none of it.
Ahkmedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ahkmedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sihotang paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ahkmedov is defended easily by Sihotang.
Ahkmedov looks winded!
Ahkmedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sihotang counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Sihotang takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Sihotang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahkmedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sihotang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sihotang thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahkmedov leaves Sihotang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahkmedov is looking for the big counter here.
Ahkmedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Sihotang. Sihotang gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Tampubulon Sihotang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sihotang tries a head kick but it misses.
Sihotang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ahkmedov.
Sihotang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A good leg kick by Ahkmedov.
Ahkmedov misses with a double jab
and Sihotang counters with a two punch combo.
Sihotang avoids the head kick by Ahkmedov.
Sihotang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahkmedov can do to turn this around?
Sihotang darts in looking for a takedown but Ahkmedov gets double underhooks and turns Sihotang into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ahkmedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Sihotang instigates a clinch.
Sihotang is trying to pull guard but Ahkmedov has him pressed against the cage.
Sihotang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ahkmedov after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rama Tampubulon Sihotang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sihotang looking to throw knees to the head but Ahkmedov is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sihotang jumps guard but Ahkmedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Sihotang manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Ahkmedov darts in and clinches Sihotang up against the cage.
Sihotang tries to pull guard but Ahkmedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sihotang gets underhooks to prevent Ahkmedov's takedown attempt.
Ahkmedov can't get the takedown.
Ahkmedov is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Ahkmedov successfully pulls guard.
Sihotang trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahkmedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sihotang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Sihotang gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Ahkmedov keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Sihotang pushes Ahkmedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahkmedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Sihotang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahkmedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahkmedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sihotang.
Sihotang slips a straight right by Ahkmedov.
Sihotang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahkmedov moves away.
Ahkmedov keeps the fight on the outside.
And Ahkmedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Sihotang pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Sihotang rushes Ahkmedov and presses him up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Sihotang breaks from the clinch.
Ahkmedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Sihotang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sihotang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahkmedov unleashes a big counter combination but Sihotang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ahkmedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Sihotang circles away.
Sihotang walks into a stiff left hand from Ahkmedov.
Sihotang lands a right hook to the body.
Ahkmedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sihotang circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Sihotang. Those never looked like landing.
Sihotang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ahkmedov but Ahkmedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Ahkmedov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ahkmedov can't get the takedown.
Sihotang tries to pull guard but Ahkmedov won't allow it.
Ahkmedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sihotang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ahkmedov slaps away a takedown attempt from Sihotang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ahkmedov unleashes a big counter combination but Sihotang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sihotang misses with a takedown attempt - Ahkmedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sihotang takes a kick to the side of the head.
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 Rama Tampubulon Sihotang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sihotang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ahkmedov counters with a series of strikes. Sihotang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ahkmedov throws a series of punches but Sihotang avoids them all with ease.
Ahkmedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sihotang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sihotang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Ahkmedov has closed the distance and engaged Sihotang in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ahkmedov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahkmedov tries to break the clinch but Sihotang is controlling the position.
Ahkmedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahkmedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sihotang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sihotang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahkmedov smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Ahkmedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sihotang is looking for a counter combo.
Ahkmedov slaps away a takedown attempt from Sihotang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ahkmedov looks for a takedown but Sihotang sprawls well.
Sihotang is looking to counter punch.
Rama Tampubulon Sihotang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Ahkmedov.
Ahkmedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sihotang shoots in for a double leg but Ahkmedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Sihotang takes the fight into the clinch.
Ahkmedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sihotang is defending well.#T2#
Sihotang can't get the takedown.
Sihotang jumps guard but Ahkmedov stands there with Sihotang around his waist. Sihotang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Sihotang successfully pulls guard.
Ahkmedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sihotang pulls Ahkmedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Ahkmedov from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Sihotang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahkmedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Sihotang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Ahkmedov stands up from Sihotang's guard - Ahkmedov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ahkmedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahkmedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sihotang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahkmedov's waist but Ahkmedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sihotang off to one side. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A low kick lands for Ahkmedov.
Ahkmedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sihotang swivels and escapes.
Sihotang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sihotang closes the distance and clinches up with Ahkmedov, looking for a takedown. Sihotang pushes Ahkmedov against the cage but Ahkmedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahkmedov shoots in for a double leg but Sihotang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ahkmedov leaves Sihotang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Ahkmedov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sihotang dives in and grabs Ahkmedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahkmedov pushes down on Sihotang's head and hops out.
Darren Ahkmedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahkmedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Ahkmedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sihotang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Rama Tampubulon Sihotang!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Rama Tampubulon Sihotang!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Rama Tampubulon Sihotang!
Rama Tampubulon Sihotang wins by unanimous decision! |
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