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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1053 Round 2
Date: Jul 12, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Cardoso changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hampton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Cardoso looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hampton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
You can see the frustration on Hampton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Cardoso looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Cardoso looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cardoso is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hampton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hampton is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Cardoso is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hampton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hampton is trying to control Cardoso's posture but Cardoso avoids it. #T1##SUB#
Cardoso wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hampton, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Cardoso is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hampton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cardoso wants to control but Hampton is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hampton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hampton is looking to reverse the position.
Cardoso trying to control the position but Hampton is working away. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cardoso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cardoso swings around for an armbar but Hampton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cardoso's guard.#SUB#
Cardoso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hampton is posturing up here but Cardoso has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hampton tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hampton has to tap! Slick submission there by Cardoso!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Faron Cardoso!
A victorious Faron Cardoso thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1053 Round 2
Date: Jul 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Williams is looking to clinch. #TD#
Williams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tapyouout to the ground. Williams is now in Tapyouout's guard.#ROC#Tapyouout is rocked!
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tapyouout is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?#SUB2#
Tapyouout is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Tapyouout actively working from the bottom here.
Williams is pressing down on Tapyouout's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tapyouout is holding on for now.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tapyouout on the ground.#SUB#
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Tapyouout is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tapyouout is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tapyouout sees it coming and defends easily.
Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tapyouout seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Tapyouout looking for submissions off his back.
Williams working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Tapyouout is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Williams wants to stand up but Tapyouout has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Tapyouout actively working from the bottom here.
Williams is taking a breather. Tapyouout 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.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Tapyouout looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Tapyouout actively working from the bottom here.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tapyouout is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU#
Williams decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Tapyouout is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tapyouout being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB2#
Williams is posturing up here but Tapyouout has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Williams tries to roll out but it's too tight and Williams has to tap! Slick submission there by Tapyouout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Android Tapyouout!
An out of breath Android Tapyouout thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1053 Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Alvarado misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Hampton dives in and scores a takedown into Alvarado's guard.
Alvarado trying to keep a closed guard but Hampton is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarado is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Hampton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hampton trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Hampton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alvarado trying to control the position here.
Alvarado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alvarado wants to get back to his feet but Hampton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alvarado can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hampton controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hampton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alvarado on his heels. He'll look to pass Alvarado's guard now, I'm sure.
Alvarado has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hampton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hampton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2##BC2#
Alvarado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Alvarado tries to sprawl but Hampton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvarado on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Alvarado is rocked!
Hampton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alvarado is still in real trouble! Can Hampton finish him?
Hampton is looking to advance position but Alvarado won't allow it.
Hampton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hampton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alvarado taking some punishment here, with Hampton in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hampton is thwarting Alvarado's attempts to control the position.
Alvarado might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hampton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hampton is pressing down on Alvarado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvarado is holding on for now.
Alvarado seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Hampton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hampton seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hampton prevents Alvarado from standing back up.
#ES2#
Alvarado kicks Hampton off and gets back to his feet.
Alvarado circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Hampton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alvarado looks winded!
Hampton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Alvarado looking to control but Hampton passes into half guard.
Hampton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alvarado is looking to control Hampton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarado avoid being mounted?
Hampton is looking to advance position but Alvarado won't allow it.
Hampton controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Hampton 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#
Hampton leaves Alvarado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvarado tries for a takedown but Hampton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hampton darts in looking for a takedown but Alvarado gets double underhooks and turns Hampton into the cage.
Hampton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarado's efforts to push away.#TD#
Hampton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Alvarado can't fight it off and eventually Hampton manages to take the fight to the floor. Alvarado looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alvarado keeping moving, preventing Hampton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Alvarado scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Hampton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hampton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hampton's waist but Hampton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarado off to one side.
Jamal Hampton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ever Alvarado.
Hampton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alvarado sprawls well. Alvarado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hampton gets slowly back to his feet.
Alvarado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hampton tries to avoid it but Alvarado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hampton to the ground. Hampton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvarado is defended easily by Hampton.
Hampton is looking for a counter combo.
Hampton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Alvarado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hampton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarado as he avoids it easily.
Alvarado feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Hampton moves into the clinch.
Alvarado tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hampton smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Alvarado instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hampton breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Alvarado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Alvarado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hampton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarado paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3##TD#
Hampton feints and as Alvarado raises his hands in defense, Hampton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alvarado is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hampton dives into side control.
#REVB#
Alvarado manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jamal Hampton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hampton wants to control but Alvarado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hampton wants to sweep but Alvarado has passed to side control!
Alvarado trying to control the position but Hampton is working away. #T4#
Hampton is trying to control Alvarado's posture but Alvarado avoids it.
Hampton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Alvarado seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Alvarado throws an elbow but Hampton slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hampton wants to control but Alvarado postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ever Alvarado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alvarado shoots in for a double leg but Hampton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Hampton gets the takedown into side control.
Alvarado can't do much from the bottom here.
Alvarado is not content to let Hampton control the position.
Hampton is really struggling to control Alvarado but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Hampton tries to pass to full mount but Alvarado defends it.
Hampton works his way into side control.
Hampton just content to control the position.
Alvarado wants to control but Hampton postures up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alvarado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hampton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hampton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alvarado on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Alvarado is not content to let Hampton control the position. #SUB#
Hampton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alvarado can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Alvarado is not content to let Hampton control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alvarado closes the distance and clinches up with Hampton, looking for a takedown. Alvarado pushes Hampton against the cage but Hampton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Hampton misses its intended target.
Hampton takes a swing at Alvarado's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Alvarado looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alvarado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hampton is pressing down on Alvarado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Hampton has control of Alvarado's left arm, preventing Alvarado from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hampton wants to sweep here but Alvarado controlling him for the moment.
Hampton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hampton thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Hampton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hampton 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Jamal Hampton!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Jamal Hampton!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Jamal Hampton!
Jamal Hampton wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1053 Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Alexander.
Alexander misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Alexander with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Williams clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Williams gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Williams trying to control from Alexander's half guard. Alexander has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Williams controlling from the top position.
Williams trying to move into half guard but instead Alexander has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Alexander wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Alexander is looking to stand up but Williams won't let him. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Alexander decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Williams drives through with a takedown into Alexander's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams wanted to stand there but Alexander had control of the position. #SUB#
Alexander is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Alexander can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Alexander keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass. #T3#
Williams stands up over Alexander, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Williams is looking to stand up but Alexander won't let him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alexander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexander looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.#TD2#
Williams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alexander napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alexander bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Alexander.
Alexander drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Alexander.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Alexander gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Williams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alexander scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Alexander.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexander is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Williams closes the distance and pushes Alexander back into the cage.#T1#
Alexander is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alexander throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms.
Alexander wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alexander up against the cage.
Williams has Alexander pressed against the cage, preventing Alexander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Williams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexander smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Williams manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alexander on his heels. He'll look to pass Alexander's guard now, I'm sure.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams 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. #T2#
Alexander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams won't allow Alexander to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams wants to stand but Alexander has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alexander might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williams stops Alexander from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Williams manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alexander on his heels. He'll look to pass Alexander's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alexander is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Alexander passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Williams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Williams wants to pass to mount but Alexander is defending the position.
Alexander slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alexander is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexander darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Alexander into the cage. #TD2#
Williams turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Alexander bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Alexander throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams shapes to counter with a head kick.
Alexander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD2#
Williams dives in and scores a takedown into Alexander's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Williams won't allow Alexander to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alexander dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alexander stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Alexander wants to stand and escape but instead Williams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Alexander wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexander throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams won't allow Alexander to get back to his feet.
Alexander controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Williams 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. #T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alexander is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexander gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Williams counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Williams.
#TD#
Alexander pulls guard successfully.
Williams passes Alexander's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Williams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alexander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Williams controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams winds up and cracks Alexander with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Williams.
I think Williams 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Chris Williams!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Chris Williams!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Chris Williams!
Chris Williams wins by unanimous decision! |
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