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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 13
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
Luc Rhodes had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 148.2, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Luc Mancer was cancelled. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1185 Round 1
Date: Mar 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Cervantes gets caught napping as Man dives in and scores a takedown. Cervantes manages to retain guard.
Cervantes wants to get back to his feet but Man passes into half guard.
Cervantes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Man on the ground.#REVR#
Cervantes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Man content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Cervantes is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Man has latched onto it... Big trouble! Man pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Cervantes is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hit Man! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night Rio
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Taker blocks the body kick.
Oliveira tries to land a front kick but Taker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Taker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taker somewhat.
Oliveira tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Taker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliveira won't be happy with that.
What's Oliveira going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB2#
Taker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well.
Oliveira is not content to let Taker control the position. #T1#
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet but Taker drags him back down.
Taker trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.
Oliveira struggling a bit here.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taker moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taker thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Oliveira throwing hammer fists to the chest of Taker. What's that going to do exactly?
Taker throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Oliveira because Taker loaded up on that one.
Oliveira is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taker content just to control the position here. #T3#
Taker working the ground and pound effectively.
Taker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oliveira is desperately trying to improve his position but Taker has a good base and remains in mount.
Oliveira wants to control but Taker is having none of it.
Oliveira is trying to escape the mount.
Taker scoring with strikes but Oliveira is staying in there. #T4#
Oliveira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oliveira holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Taker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Taker avoids the attempt from Oliveira to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oliveira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Taker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Taker moves out of range as Oliveira throws a body kick.
Taker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oliveira circles away.
Oliveira lands a nice looking body shot.
Taker tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
And Oliveira counters with a quick kick to the body but Taker blocks it.
Luc Taker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Oliveira.
Taker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Taker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Taker is breathing heavily.
Oliveira misses with a body kick.
Taker moves out of range of the body kick.
Taker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Oliveira delivers a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Oliveira.
Jackson Oliveira is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliveira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oliveira throws a hook but Taker blocks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Oliveira finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from Oliveira.
Oliveira takes a swing at Taker's ribcage but misses.
Taker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oliveira digs a good hook to Taker's body.
Oliveira throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oliveira punishes Taker's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taker moves forwards but Oliveira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oliveira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Taker moves out of range.
#T2#
Oliveira scores with a push kick.
Oliveira is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira throws a push kick but Taker slaps the foot to one side.
Oliveira tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Taker avoids them all with ease.
Taker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oliveira throws a quick counter kick to the body but Taker avoids it.
Taker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Oliveira.
A thudding body kick lands there by Oliveira!
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Taker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taker manages to avoid it.
Taker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Luc Taker has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Oliveira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#KD#
Oliveira cracks Taker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Taker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Oliveira finish him?
#ROC#Taker is rocked!
Taker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Taker is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliveira finish him?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Oliveira. Taker shrugs it off though.
Oliveira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oliveira steps in with a hook that catches Taker right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Oliveira follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Taker looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Oliveira!
Jackson Oliveira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 10
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Lucky has taken the fight to the clinch.
One fails to pull the fight into his guard.
One stops a takedown attempt from Lucky.
One is trying to force a seperation but Lucky has the dominant position.
One is pressed up against the cage. Lucky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag One down to the mat. One avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lucky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
One is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Lucky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucky dives in and grabs One's left leg, looking for a takedown. One pushes down on Lucky's head and hops out.
Lucky moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOne.#CL2#
One clinches up against the cage.
Lucky fails to pull guard.
Lucky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lucky is breathing heavily.
Lucky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. One is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Lucky prevents a body shot from One.
One tries to pull guard but Lucky holds him up against the cage and eventually One drops back down to his feet.
Lucky has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by One after a bit of a struggle.
One wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lucky prevents the takedown attempt.
One tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lucky smiles and moves away.
Lucky throws the kick towards the body but One avoids it.#TD2#
One gets a takedown into half guard.
Lucky manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Lucky dodges the punch combination from One.
Lucky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lucky shoots in for a takedown but One shows good takedown defense.
One lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
One throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
One shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
One is standing up over Lucky. Lucky looks to escape but One dives into side control.
#REVR#
A control attempt from Lucky but he's now mounted!
One is landing with some decent strikes but Lucky is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
One controlling from the full mount.
One lands with some strikes.
One scoring with strikes but Lucky is staying in there.
Lucky wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
One has got one arm under Lucky's chin. This could be trouble... Lucky trying to control the other hand but One gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Lucky has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luc One! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 4
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Taker closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Taker is trying to trip Hayes. He has hold of a leg but Hayes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Taker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Taker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taker won't allow Hayes to sweep him here.
Taker is looking to pass into half guard but Hayes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hayes is in guard.#REVB#
Hayes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taker is looking to reverse the position.
Taker being controlled for a moment.
Hayes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taker keeps working.
Taker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Taker struggling a bit here.
Taker tries to buck Hayes off but Hayes is having none of it.
Hayes trying to control the action but Taker is working from the bottom.
Taker is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hayes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Taker trying his best to control but Hayes has mounted him.
Taker throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hayes. What's that going to do exactly?
Hayes with good strikes from the mount here!
Taker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hayes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hayes won't let Taker get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hayes working the ground and pound effectively.
Hayes with good strikes from the mount here!
Hayes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Taker tries to lock up and control but Hayes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Taker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes is controlling Taker's posture.#T4#
Taker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hayes pulls Taker in to control the position.
Hayes trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayes is looking to stand up but Taker isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Hayes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Hayes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taker looking for a takedown.
Taker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hayes can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Hayes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Taker uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Hayes has his foot on Taker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taker works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes wants to get back to his feet but Taker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Taker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Taker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hayes for as long as he can get away with.
Taker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hayes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hayes tries to clinch up but Taker circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Taker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hayes, pushing him back against the cage.
Come on Hayes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hayes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Hayes breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Hayes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Taker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hayes is in Taker's guard.
Taker throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hayes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayes wants to stand and escape but instead Taker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hayes wants to sweep here but Taker controlling him for the moment.
Hayes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Taker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taker looking to sit in guard and control but Hayes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Taker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taker controls Hayes momentarily but Hayes frees himself.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Taker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman Hayes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hayes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayes wants to pass the guard but Taker is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Hayes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hayes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Taker trying to hold on to Hayes's head to control him but Hayes postures up.
#SUB#
Taker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayes pulls his head out easily.
Taker wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hayes maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Taker could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hayes has cracked it and Taker is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hayes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Hayes! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 3
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Necro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taker tries to avoid it but Necro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taker to the ground. Taker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Necro darts in and clinches Taker up against the cage.#BC#
Taker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Necro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Taker gets tackled into the cage by Necro. Necro maintains the clinch.
Necro is trying to pull guard but Taker has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Taker pulls Necro into guard.
Necro trying to control but Taker is working from the bottom.
Taker pulls Necro in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Necro wants to control from the top but Taker keeps moving. #T1#
Necro being controlled here momentarily.
Necro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Necro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Taker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Necro defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taker keeping moving, preventing Necro from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Necro wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Taker's closed guard. He's half up but Taker has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Taker pivots and extends the arm, Necro falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Taker! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luc Taker! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 2
Date: Feb 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Taker shoots in and bounces Gables off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gables throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Taker pushing down on Gables's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taker prevents Gables from improving his position.#SUB#
Gables looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gables actively working from the bottom here.
Gables has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taker is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Gables throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Taker wants to take a breather but Gables is having none of it.
Taker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Taker is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gables manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gables looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taker trying to control the position from guard on top but Gables is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taker shoots in looking for a takedown. Gables tries to sprawl out of it but Taker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gables manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gables is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Taker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gables sprawls well initially but Taker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gables tries to kick Taker off but Taker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Gables trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Taker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gables doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taker.
Taker wants to take a breather but Gables is having none of it.
Gables controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gables regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gables is looking to sweep but instead, Taker has passed into half guard.
Taker trying to mount his opponent but Gables defends it.
Taker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gables controls his leg.
Gables has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taker is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gables wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Taker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gables shoots in and drives through. Taker sprawls well.
Gables tries to close the distance and clinch but Taker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chain Gables is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Taker moves into the clinch successfully.
Gables has Taker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gables pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Taker is stalling here.
Taker being controlled against the cage.
Gables tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taker smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chain Gables. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Taker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gables quickly recovers to half guard.
Gables pushes Taker off but Taker dives into side control.
#T1#
Gables is looking to reverse the position.
Taker happy to just control the position for now.
Taker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taker tries to advance to mount but Gables denies him.
Gables gets back to half guard.
Gables wants to control but Taker is keeping busy.
#T2#
Gables on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gables is trying to control but can't.
Gables throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gables moves into full guard.
Gables wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taker prevents Gables from getting back to his feet.
Taker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gables swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Taker stays in close to Gables's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gables blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gables looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gables goes for a double leg but Taker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taker continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Taker gets control of Gables's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gables stopping the sweep attempt from Taker.
Taker wants to stand but Gables is controlling the position. #T4#
Gables wants to control from the top but Taker keeps moving.
Taker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gables makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gables.#SUB#
Gables has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taker wants to stand and escape but instead Gables has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Taker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Taker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gables napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Gables's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gables is trying to get back to half guard.
Taker trying to control the position but Gables is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gables tries to buck Taker off but Taker is having none of it.#T1#
Gables prevents Taker from improving position.
Taker laying and praying for a moment but Gables takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Gables looking for submissions off his back.
Taker trying to control the action but Gables is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Taker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Taker is looking to take a break and control but Gables is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gables shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taker but Taker pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Gables misses with the combination.
No joy there for Gables, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gables throws a head kick but Taker moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taker tries to clinch there but Gables circles away.
Gables shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taker as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taker.
Taker is looking to take a break and control but Gables is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gables is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Taker looks up at the clock and then as Gables takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB2#
Taker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Gables's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chain Gables has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luc Taker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taker looks up at the clock and then as Gables takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Taker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Luc Taker!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Luc Taker!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Luc Taker!
Luc Taker wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 2
Date: Feb 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Hogan takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Hayes has Hogan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hayes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hogan tumbling to the mat - Hayes dives into Hogan's guard.
Hayes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hogan pulls Hayes in close to prevent any damage.
Hayes stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.#SUB2#
Hogan looking for a guillotine here but Hayes defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Hogan pulls Hayes in close to prevent any damage.
Hogan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick by Hogan misses #TD#
and Hayes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hogan!
Hogan dodges the ground and pound from Hayes.
Hogan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hogan is looking for a sweep.
Hayes is looking to take a break and control but Hogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Hogan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hayes is controlling him well.
Hogan tries to bench press Hayes off him but Hayes keeps the position.
Hayes working the ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here as Hayes stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hayes wants to stand but Hogan has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Hayes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hogan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hayes but great work by Hogan.
Hogan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hayes wants to control but Hogan postures up.
Hayes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Hayes can't do much from the bottom here.
Hogan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayes keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayes wants to control but Hogan postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luc Hogan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hogan goes for a double leg but Hayes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hayes continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Hogan as Hayes shoots in.
Hogan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hogan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hayes looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Hogan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hayes wants to sweep here but Hogan controlling him for the moment.
Hayes is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Roman Hayes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Hayes wants to pass to mount but Hogan is defending the position.
Hogan is looking to improve his position.
Hayes tries to pass to full mount but Hogan defends it.
Hogan is looking for a sweep. Hayes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hogan pushes Hayes off looking to stand but Hayes dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hayes lands a nice short elbow.
Hogan wants to improve his position but Hayes is controlling well.
Hogan wants to control but Hayes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hayes tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hogan is looking for a sweep. Hayes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Hayes seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Hogan has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Hayes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hogan is looking to stand back up but Hayes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hogan.
Hogan is breathing heavily.#REVB#
Hayes is thwarting Hogan's attempts to control the position.
Hayes tries to stand and escape but Hogan is controlling the position.
Hayes wants to pass to mount but Hogan is defending the position.
Hayes performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Hayes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hogan tries to roll over but Hayes keeps him under control.
Hogan wants to control the action here but instead Hayes manages to pass to full mount!
Hayes controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Hayes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hogan has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Hayes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hogan shoots in but Hayes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Hayes as Hogan shoots in.
Hogan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it.#CL#
Hayes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hayes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hogan prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan fails to pull guard.
Roman Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Hogan.
Hayes blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Hayes drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
Hogan stops Hayes from standing up.
Hogan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hayes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hayes working a defensive guard but Hogan passes into half guard.
It looks like Hogan is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Hogan is trying to work for a kimura but Hayes is defending well.
Hogan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hayes is trying to stand.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hayes is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hogan shoots in but no luck this time.
Hayes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Hayes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hayes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hayes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Hayes controlling the action here. #SUB#
Hayes is working for a kimura but Hogan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hogan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hayes passes to full mount!
Hogan tries to hold on but Hayes postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogan gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Hayes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hayes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Roman Hayes!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Roman Hayes!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Roman Hayes!
Roman Hayes wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 1
Date: Feb 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Taker shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taker has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage. #SUB#
Johnson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Taker has locked up a guillotine! Taker's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Johnson is holding on here and Taker must be using up a lot of energy. Johnson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Taker gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luc Taker! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 1
Date: Feb 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Necro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Mancer. #CL2#
Necro closes the distance and pushes Mancer back into the cage.#TD2#
Necro decides to pull guard.
Necro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mancer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1##SUB2#
Mancer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mancer trying to control the position from guard on top but Necro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Necro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mancer is controlling him.
Mancer trying to control but Necro is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Necro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Necro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Mancer gets tackled into the cage by Necro. Necro maintains the clinch.
Mancer is trying to force a seperation but Necro has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mancer.
Necro wants to take the fight to the mat but Mancer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Luc Mancer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Necro.
Necro slowing the pace effectively.
Mancer stops a takedown attempt from Necro.
Necro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mancer tries to break the clinch but Necro is controlling the position.
Mancer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mancer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice elbow from Necro. #T3#
Mancer wants a takedown but no success here.
Mancer wants a takedown but no success here.
Necro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mancer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Necro is defending well.
Necro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Necro jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mancer looking to sit in guard and control but Necro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Necro controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Necro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4##SUB2#
Necro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mancer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mancer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mancer! #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Necro is not content to let Mancer control the position. #SU#
Mancer decides to stand back up. Mancer steps back and let's Necro get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mancer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Necro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Necro feints the counter takedown.
Mancer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Necro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Necro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Necro wants it to stay on the feet.
Mancer shoots in looking for a takedown. Necro tries to sprawl out of it but Mancer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Necro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Necro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mancer tries to close the distance and clinch but Necro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Necro shoots in for a takedown but Mancer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Necro tries for a takedown but Mancer circles away easily
and Mancer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luc Mancer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Necro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mancer.
Necro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mancer tries for a takedown but Necro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Mancer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Necro counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Necro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mancer is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Necro breaks from the clinch.
Necro shoots in and drives through. Mancer sprawls well.
Necro shoots in but no luck this time.
Necro misses with a head kick.
Necro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mancer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Necro but Necro pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Mancer stuffs the takedown attempt from Necro. Necro gets slowly back to his feet.
Necro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mancer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mancer swinging wildly here.
Mancer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Necro moves out of range as Mancer throws a body kick.
#CL2#
Necro closes the distance and clinches.
Mancer misses with an elbow strike.
#T3#
Necro slows down the pace here.
#TD#
Mancer decides to pull guard.
Necro won't allow Mancer to sweep him here.
Necro is stalling in the full guard.
Mancer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Necro looking to pass the guard.
Necro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Necro advances position into side control!
Mancer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Necro trying to control the action but Mancer is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Necro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mancer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Necro misses with a wild body shot.
Necro shoots in for a takedown but Mancer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Mancer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mancer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Necro tries for a takedown but Mancer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luc Mancer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mancer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mancer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Luc Mancer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Necro.
Mancer fails with a takedown attempt.
Necro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mancer pinned against the cage. Mancer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Necro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mancer stuffs the takedown.
Necro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mancer tries to land a front kick but Necro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mancer misses with a takedown attempt - Necro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Necro tries to counter with a clinch but Mancer shakes him off and moves away.
Necro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Mancer moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Necro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mancer tries for a takedown but Necro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mancer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Necro defends well and Mancer ends up having to push Necro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Necro pushes Mancer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mancer tries to work over Necro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mancer is looking to control Necro's arms but Necro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mancer has his back to the cage. #T2#
Necro wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Necro breaks from the clinch.
Necro slips a jab from Mancer.
Necro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Necro goes for a double leg but Mancer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mancer continues to drive forward.
Mancer scores with a head kick.
Mancer leaves Necro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mancer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Necro as he jumps to the side.
Necro tries to counter with a clinch but Mancer shakes him off and moves away.
Mancer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Necro but Necro pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Necro.
Mancer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Necro shoots in for a takedown but Mancer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mancer tries for a takedown but Necro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mancer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Necro misses.
Necro has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Mancer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Necro has Mancer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mancer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Necro as Mancer tries to tie him up.
Mancer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Necro to keep the fight standing.#T4##TD2#
Necro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mancer uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Necro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mancer stacks Necro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mancer!
Mancer in side control, throwing shots but Necro defends. #SUB#
Mancer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Necro wants to control but Mancer postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Mancer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Necro 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Mr Necro!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Mr Necro!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Luc Mancer!
Mr Necro wins by split decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 1
Date: Feb 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Hogan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogan wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones connects with a right hand. Hogan shakes it off.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing. #TD2#
Hogan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hogan trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hogan slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hogan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Hogan trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Jones is in trouble now - Hogan has advanced to mount!
Jones tries to hold on but Hogan pushes him away.
Hogan controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Jones tries to hold on but Hogan postures up.
Hogan wants to control but instead Jones manages to regain half guard.
Hogan tries to stand and escape but Jones is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is not content to let Hogan control the position.
Hogan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Hogan controlling from mount. #T3#
Hogan misses with a head shot.
BOOM! Hogan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hogan content just to control the position here.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hogan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hogan on the ground.
Hogan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones can't escape the position.
Hogan unloading with bombs!
Hogan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tries to improve his position but instead Hogan has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Hogan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Hogan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hogan lands in his opponent's guard.
Hogan passes into half guard.
Hogan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones tries to kick Hogan off but Hogan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Hogan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jones is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luc Hogan! |
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