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Event:
WCF 105: Escalante vs Boudeaux
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Papo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mateusz wants to get back to his feet but Papo is dominant here and he's now got Mateusz's back!
Papo is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Mateusz up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mateusz is trying to stand back up.
Papo controls the action.
Papo lands shots from the back.
Papo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mateusz's body.
Mateusz trying to control the hands but Papo won't let him. #T1#
Mateusz rolls, trying to escape but Papo keeps control of the position.
Papo controlling from the back.
We've been hearing good reports from Papo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mateusz trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Papo.#T3#
Mateusz is trying to get back to his feet but Papo has full control of the position and if anything, Mateusz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Papo controls the position.
Papo is punishing Mateusz with strikes - can he finish him?!
Papo is working the ground and pound. Can Mateusz escape?
What can Mateusz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mateusz is really stuck here.
Papo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Mateusz tries to escape the position.
Papo loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mateusz hold on?
Papo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mateusz tries to roll but Papo sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Papo dominated that 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.#R2##TD#
Papo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Papo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Papo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Mateusz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Papo has passed into half guard!
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Papo is controlling the pace.
Papo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Papo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mateusz tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Papo cracks Mateusz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Papo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Papo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mateusz's face.
#T4#
Papo landing strikes from the mount.
Papo working Mateusz over with strikes here.
Papo content just to control the position here.
Hiroshi Papo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Hiroshi Papo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Papo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mateusz being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Papo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mateusz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Papo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mateusz has momentary wrist control but Papo slips an elbow through the middle.
Papo stays in close to Mateusz's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Papo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mateusz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Papo sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Papo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mateusz for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Papo.
Mateusz wants to sweep but no luck.
Papo sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Papo is stinking the place up with his stalling.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Mateusz gets caught napping as Papo dives in and scores a takedown. Mateusz manages to retain guard.
Papo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Papo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Papo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Papo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mateusz. Papo does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Papo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Papo is staying tight to Mateusz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Papo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Papo, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Papo! |
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Event:
Dk 2: Asian Vs Wells
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Saetang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saetang lands a body shot.
#TD2#
Saetang dives in and scores a takedown into Mateusz's guard.
Mateusz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saetang trying to control but Mateusz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saetang has gone for a leg lock! Mateusz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Saetang's guard.#REVR#
Saetang throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mateusz 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.
Saetang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Saetang wants to sweep here but Mateusz controlling him for the moment.
Mateusz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saetang pulls Mateusz in close to prevent any damage.
Mateusz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mateusz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saetang has his hands on Mateusz's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good leg kick by Saetang. #TD2#
Saetang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mateusz sprawls well initially but Saetang persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Saetang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mateusz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saetang trying to control the action but Mateusz is working from the bottom. #T3#
Saetang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mateusz wants to control but Saetang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saetang with the ground and pound but Mateusz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Saetang trying to control the position from guard on top but Mateusz is wriggling around, looking for whatever 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.
Mateusz wants to sweep here but Saetang controlling him for the moment.
Saetang throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mateusz gets caught napping as Saetang dives in and scores a takedown. Mateusz manages to retain guard.#SU2#
Saetang stands up and waves to Mateusz to follow him.
Saetang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mateusz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saetang is fending him off so far but Mateusz persists. Nope, Saetang circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saetang tries to land a front kick but Mateusz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick lands for Saetang.
Saetang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klahan Saetang 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#
Mateusz closes the distance but Saetang moves to the side
enabling Saetang to counter with a crisp jab.
Mateusz fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Mateusz drives through and clinches with Saetang against the cage.
#TD2#
Saetang lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mateusz is trying to maintain the position but Saetang is very close to passing his half guard.
Saetang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mateusz's head.
Saetang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mateusz's head.
Saetang trying to pass the guard but Mateusz defending well.
Mateusz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saetang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saetang's back!#T1#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Klahan Saetang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saetang tries to roll but Mateusz sticks to his back.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mateusz controlling the position well here. Saetang rolled but Mateusz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mateusz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saetang for as long as he can get away with.
Saetang trying to get back to his feet but Mateusz is in full control for now.
You can see the frustration on Saetang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Saetang just trying to survive but Mateusz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Saetang right now.
Mateusz not allowing Saetang to control his hands.
Saetang is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Saetang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saetang is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mateusz is staying active.
Mateusz controlling well, preventing Saetang from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mateusz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mateusz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Mateusz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mateusz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saetang.#CL#
Mateusz closes the distance and clinches.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mateusz avoids it.#TD2#
Saetang tightens his grip and picks Mateusz up, before dumping him to the ground. Mateusz manages to land in guard.
Mateusz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mateusz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saetang throws an elbow that misses. Mateusz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saetang's guard. Nice move by Mateusz!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mateusz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Mateusz stopping the sweep attempt from Saetang.#SUB2#
Saetang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mateusz defends it easily.
Saetang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saetang working a defensive guard here.
Saetang will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mateusz won't allow Saetang to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mateusz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mateusz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saetang.
Mateusz shoots in looking for a takedown. Saetang tries to sprawl out of it but Mateusz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saetang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Saetang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mateusz was covering up waiting for the punch and Saetang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mateusz wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Saetang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mateusz.
Saetang looks to land a body kick but Mateusz moved away.#TD#
Mateusz 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.
Saetang uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Saetang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mateusz misses with a two punch combination.
Mateusz misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Saetang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Mateusz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Saetang uses it to pass to side control.
#T4#
Saetang working the ground and pound but Mateusz is defending the strikes.
Saetang postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mateusz defending against the ground and pound.
Saetang gets to mount! Mateusz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Saetang unloads with some shots from mount but Mateusz bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB2#
Saetang is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mateusz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mateusz shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Saetang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saetang 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Saetang!
During a confident post fight interview, Klahan Saetang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1020 Round 2
Date: Nov 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Mateusz looking to score a takedown here. Dharma is defending well but Mateusz drives through and ends up in Dharma's guard.
Mateusz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Dharma is looking for a triangle but Mateusz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Dharma working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mateusz has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Dharma actively working from the bottom here.
Dharma tries to roll over but Mateusz keeps him under control.
Dharma is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dharma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mateusz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mateusz's back!
Mateusz covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T1#
Mateusz trying to control but not successfully.
Will Dharma go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dharma has Mateusz flattened out and is raining down punches.
Mateusz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Dharma patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I really don't envy Mateusz right now.
Dharma lands shots from the back.
Mateusz tries to roll but Dharma sticks to his back.
Mateusz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dharma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Mateusz showing good submission defense here.
Mateusz prevents Dharma from getting a body triangle.
Dharma avoiding Mateusz 's attempts to control his hands.
Mateusz is in bad spot here.
Dharma is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Dharma gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Dharma gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Dharma apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#TD#
Dharma feints and as Mateusz raises his hands in defense, Dharma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dharma scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Dharma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dharma working some strikes from top position.
Dharma stays in close to Mateusz's body and controls the position.
Mateusz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dharma puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dharma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mateusz is trying to control but can't.
Dharma is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dharma with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Dharma fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dharma scoring with strikes but Mateusz is staying in there.
Dharma wants to control the pace but Mateusz is squirming around nicely.
Dharma lands a heavy elbow.
Dharma landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mateusz is looking to get to half guard.
Dharma lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dharma fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dharma cracks Mateusz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khan Dharma dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dharma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mateusz.
Mateusz looks to clinch #TD#
and Dharma counters with a single leg into guard. Mateusz didn't expect that.
Dharma has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mateusz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dharma lands a couple of digs.
Mateusz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dharma advances position into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mateusz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mateusz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Mateusz Mateusz has been cut.
Dharma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mateusz can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dharma wants to control but Mateusz is keeping him busy.
Khan Dharma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dharma cracks Mateusz with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Dharma working the head with strikes. #ROC#Mateusz is rocked!#SUB#
Dharma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mateusz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Dharma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mateusz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dharma scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dharma is working Mateusz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dharma trying to control the action but Mateusz is working from the bottom.
Dharma advances to full mount. #T2#
Dharma wants to control the pace but Mateusz is squirming around nicely.
Mateusz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Dharma putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Dharma goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mateusz turns into him and now he's in Dharma's guard.
#SUB#
Dharma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mateusz defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Mateusz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dharma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mateusz has managed to get both his arms back between Dharma's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Mateusz wants to get up but he can't break Dharma's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Dharma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dharma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Dharma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mateusz looking to sit in guard and control but Dharma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Dharma passes Mateusz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mateusz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dharma is working away from the top position though.
Dharma prevents Mateusz from improving his position.
Mateusz is breathing heavily.
Mateusz trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Mateusz is defending against the submission attempts here by Dharma.
Dharma is trying to control the action in half guard but Mateusz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khan Dharma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Mateusz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mateusz checks the leg kick.
Dharma throws a jab when Mateusz was well out of range.
Dharma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mateusz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dharma throws a looping overhand right but Mateusz ducks down to avoid it.
Mateusz with the counter takedown but Dharma avoids it easily.#CL#
Dharma rushes Mateusz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Dharma.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mateusz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mateusz keeps control of Dharma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dharma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mateusz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dharma to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Mateusz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mateusz or perhaps it was just good defense by Dharma, which made it look bad.
Dharma feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Mateusz defending well as Dharma loads up on a big left hand.
Mateusz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mateusz moves to clinch but Dharma breaks away #TD#
so Dharma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dharma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dharma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dharma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mateusz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dharma's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mateusz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dharma puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dharma working Mateusz over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Dharma there.
Mateusz moves into full guard.
Khan Dharma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mateusz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Dharma advances to half guard.
Mateusz tries to get to full guard but Dharma has control of the leg.
Mateusz has hold of Dharma's hands but Dharma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mateusz punching from the bottom.
Mateusz taking some punishment here, with Dharma in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dharma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mateusz keeps working.
Mateusz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dharma keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Dharma seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mateusz for as long as he can get away with.
Dharma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dharma is taking a breather. Mateusz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dharma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mateusz keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dharma is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dharma not doing much here.
Dharma trying to control from half guard but Mateusz is working away.
Dharma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mateusz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mateusz is in trouble now - Dharma has advanced to mount!
Mateusz Mateusz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dharma with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khan Dharma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dharma 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Khan Dharma!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Khan Dharma!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Khan Dharma!
Khan Dharma wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1020 Round 1
Date: Nov 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith goes for a double leg but Mateusz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mateusz continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Mateusz has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
#TD2#
Mateusz pulls guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Mateusz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.#REVB#
Mateusz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mateusz scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mateusz controlling from the top position. #ES#
Smith has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mateusz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Mateusz has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Mateusz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mateusz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mateusz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mateusz won't allow Smith to sweep him here. #T2#
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Mateusz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mateusz won't allow Smith to sweep him here. #SUB#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mateusz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mateusz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mateusz tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mateusz counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mateusz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mateusz pinned against the cage. Mateusz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dad Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Mateusz swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Smith tries to sprawl but Mateusz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mateusz slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Mateusz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith wants to control but Mateusz passes into side.
#T4#
Mateusz trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mateusz working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Mateusz decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Mateusz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Mateusz gets the takedown into side control.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mateusz's best efforts.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mateusz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mateusz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mateusz stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Mateusz is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mateusz but Mateusz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mateusz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mateusz is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Mateusz circles away and we're back to standing.
Mateusz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dad Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith shoots and misses #CL2#
and Mateusz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mateusz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Mateusz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mateusz lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mateusz passes into side control.
Mateusz lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Mateusz is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Mateusz trying to control the position but Smith is working away. #T3#
Mateusz landing a few strikes.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mateusz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Mateusz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mateusz connects with a decent elbow.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Mateusz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Mateusz.
Mateusz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Mateusz moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Mateusz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mateusz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mateusz wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Mateusz is still trying to improve position.
Mateusz controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Mateusz trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mateusz is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Mateusz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Mateusz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mateusz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice strikes from Mateusz there.
Mateusz working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Mateusz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mateusz.
Well, if Mateusz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Let's hope that Mateusz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mateusz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mateusz is looking to reverse the position.
Smith takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Mateusz to pass into mount.
Mateusz regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Mateusz regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Mateusz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.#SU#
Smith gets to his feet - Mateusz follows without any prompting.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Mateusz misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Dad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mateusz Mateusz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Mateusz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mateusz 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Mateusz Mateusz!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Mateusz Mateusz!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Mateusz Mateusz!
Mateusz Mateusz wins by unanimous decision! |
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