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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GOTC 1 : Gamble vs Kamada
Date: May 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Kutvonen moves out of range as Tumask throws a body kick.
Tumask fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tumask pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kutvonen looks to land a combination but Tumask avoids it well. #TD2#
Kutvonen gets caught napping as Tumask dives in and scores a takedown. Kutvonen manages to retain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tumask accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kutvonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tumask is fighting to break Kutvonen's control of his arms but Kutvonen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Kutvonen'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tumask is one step ahead there.
Kutvonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tumask preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kutvonen looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen throws a strike but Tumask rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kutvonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tumask slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kutvonen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tumask's best efforts.#T2#
Kutvonen has his hands clasped together around Tumask's back. He's all about the action.
Tumask prevents Kutvonen from improving his position.
Kutvonen trying to control here.
Kutvonen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tumask has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kutvonen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kutvonen tries to lock up and control but Tumask gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kutvonen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tumask controlling the pace for now.
Tumask scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kutvonen tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4##SUB2#
Tumask swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kutvonen is now in Tumask's guard. A big mistake from Tumask there, giving up the dominant position!
Kutvonen is working Tumask over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kutvonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tumask keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
Kutvonen distracts Tumask with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kutvonen 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.
Tumask throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kutvonen won't allow Tumask to sweep him here.
Kutvonen cracks Tumask with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hermo Tumask will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Kutvonen pushes Tumask up against the cage in a clinch.
Kutvonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kutvonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kutvonen fails to land.
Kutvonen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kutvonen throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Tumask manages to break the clinch.
Kutvonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kutvonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tumask throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tumask tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kutvonen defends well and Tumask ends up having to push Kutvonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tumask swings for the body but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Tumask is breathing heavily.
Tumask tries to bum rush Kutvonen with a series of wild strikes but Kutvonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kutvonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kutvonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Kutvonen scores with a hook to the body. Tumask takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hermo Tumask seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen dips to his left and cracks Tumask with an uppercut!
Nice body punch from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen lands a slapping body shot.
Kutvonen connects with a body shot.
Kutvonen lands a jab to Tumask's midsection.
Kutvonen lands with a shot to the body.
Kutvonen is looking to wear down Tumask with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kutvonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tumask doesn't seem bothered though.
Tumask takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tumask doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutvonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kutvonen lands with a nice body punch.
Tumask takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kutvonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Kutvonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kutvonen looks to land a combination. Tumask sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tumask ducks right into an uppercut from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Tumask swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kutvonen lands a slapping body shot.
Kutvonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kutvonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab lands there for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kutvonen. Beautiful body shot.
Kutvonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tumask stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Kutvonen moves into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kutvonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kutvonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tumask can do to turn this around?
Kutvonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kutvonen has closed the distance and engaged Tumask in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good body shot from Kutvonen.
A nice left hand lands by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen lands an uppercut.
Kutvonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kutvonen lands with a left to the head.
Kutvonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kutvonen. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen lands a right hand.
A short left from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kutvonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kutvonen pushes Tumask back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Tumask is rocked!
Kutvonen digs a right hand underneath Tumask's ribcage. Tumask let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tumask is still on wobbly legs! Can Kutvonen finish him?
Kutvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tumask seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kutvonen lands a slapping body shot.
#TD#
Kutvonen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tumask being controlled for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kutvonen scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Solmu Kutvonen 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#
Kutvonen lands with a good body shot.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Tumask moves out of range.
Tumask takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kutvonen lands with a shot to the body.
Kutvonen punishes Tumask's body with a nice straight punch.
Tumask on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tumask takes one to the chin there.
Solmu Kutvonen is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Kutvonen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tumask tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kutvonen is in Tumask's guard.
Kutvonen controlling from the top position.
Tumask will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutvonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Tumask takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kutvonen is in close to Tumask's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kutvonen forces his way into half guard.
Kutvonen is thwarting Tumask's attempts to control the position.
Tumask is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kutvonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tumask wants to control but Kutvonen is keeping busy.
Kutvonen is looking to take a break and control but Tumask is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kutvonen working over Tumask with some ground and pound. Tumask looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Kutvonen lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Tumask quite badly. Tumask pulls Kutvonen in close trying to recover. Kutvonen postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Tumask on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Tumask doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solmu Kutvonen!
Solmu Kutvonen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Rush gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sobaka counters with a right hand to the body.
Rush fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sobaka is out of range.
Rush throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Sobaka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rush is looking for a sweep. Sobaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rush wants to get back to full guard but Sobaka has passed into side control.
Rush tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rush is not content to let Sobaka control the position. #SU2#
Sobaka decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch but Sobaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sobaka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sobaka throws a series of punches but Rush avoids them all with ease.
Sobaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Sobaka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sobaka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rush will feel that in the morning.
Sobaka looks winded!
Rush throws a body kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Rush.
A low kick from Rush is predictable there #TD2#
and Sobaka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rush wants to get back to full guard.
Rush is working hard here to advance position.
Sobaka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rush is refusing to be controlled, as Sobaka sits in half guard.
Rush is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Sobaka wants to take a breather but Rush is having none of it.
Rush wants to get back to full guard.
Sobaka stops Rush from getting back to his feet.
Rush tries to get to full guard but Sobaka has control of the leg.
Sobaka working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Still in half guard, Sobaka seems content to control.
Rush tries to get to full guard but Sobaka has control of the leg.
Rush blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sobaka.
Rush has a hand on Sobaka's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sobaka takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rush is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Sobaka tries to control but Rush wriggling away.
Rush can't escape the position.
We've been informed that Sobaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Rush wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sobaka prevents Rush from getting the reversal.
Rush tries to hold on but Sobaka postures up.
Rush keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dobroi Sobaka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rush buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rush lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sobaka's sensitive parts.
Rush thows a leg kick but Sobaka checks it
and Sobaka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rayan Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobaka misses with a body kick.
Rush thows a leg kick but Sobaka checks it #TD2#
and Sobaka counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rush!
Rush looking for a sweep but Sobaka has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sobaka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rush is in a horrible position here. Sobaka smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rush is trying desperately to improve position.
Sobaka is breathing heavily.
Sobaka punishing his opponent with strikes. #T1#
Rush is working to get back to half guard.
Sobaka with good strikes from the mount here!
Rush is trying to escape the mount.
Rush knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sobaka on the ground.
Sobaka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sobaka is landing with some decent strikes but Rush is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sobaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rush is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Sobaka is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Sobaka extends the arm and Rush is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dobroi Sobaka! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1189 Round 4
Date: May 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Sherman throws a low kick but Digger moves out of range easily.
Sherman misses with a body punch
#KD#
and Digger counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sherman! Digger lets Sherman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Sherman is rocked!
Sherman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Digger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sherman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sherman throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Digger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sherman throws a poor cross that misses
and Digger counters with a huge left! Sherman is in big trouble! He's backing up but Digger isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sherman from any more damage. A dominating finish by Digger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chigger Digger!
A victorious Chigger Digger 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Okongorimbo fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okongorimbo.
Okongorimbo wants to clinch.#CL2#
Okongorimbo has closed the distance and engaged Sobaka in a clinch.
Sobaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Okongorimbo avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sobaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sobaka wants to land a leg kick but Okongorimbo is out of range. #TD#
Sobaka dives in and scores a takedown into Okongorimbo's guard.
Okongorimbo keeping full guard, as Sobaka tries to pass. #T1#
Okongorimbo wants to get back to his feet but Sobaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sobaka wants to pass the guard but Okongorimbo is keeping the position.
Sobaka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Okongorimbo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sobaka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Okongorimbo tries to get to full guard but Sobaka has control of the leg. #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.
Sobaka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sobaka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Okongorimbo for as long as he can get away with.
Okongorimbo wants to improve his position but Sobaka is controlling well.
#SU#
Sobaka stands up from half guard. #T3#
Sobaka misses with a body shot.
Okongorimbo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okongorimbo blocks a head kick by Sobaka.
Okongorimbo moves in looking to clinch but Sobaka pushes him off.
Sobaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sobaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sobaka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Okongorimbo.
Okongorimbo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sobaka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sobaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Sobaka there.
Sobaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sobaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Sobaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4##CL2#
Okongorimbo closes the distance and clinches.
Sobaka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dobroi Sobaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thembagog Okongorimbo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okongorimbo is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sobaka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okongorimbo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Okongorimbo fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Sobaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okongorimbo shoots in for a double leg but Sobaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sobaka scores with a hook to the body. Okongorimbo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Sobaka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sobaka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dobroi Sobaka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Okongorimbo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dobroi Sobaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Sobaka scores with a jab.#CL2#
Sobaka tries to keep at a distance but Okongorimbo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Okongorimbo fails to pull guard.
Sobaka pushes Okongorimbo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Sobaka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Okongorimbo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongorimbo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Okongorimbo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Okongorimbo is trying to control the action in half guard but Sobaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Sobaka is trying to stand back up but Okongorimbo is controlling him
Dobroi Sobaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sobaka is looking to improve his position.
Okongorimbo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sobaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Okongorimbo trying to mount his opponent but Sobaka defends it.
Sobaka is controlling Okongorimbo's trapped leg to prevent Okongorimbo from advancing to side control.
Sobaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sobaka tries to get out of the position.
Okongorimbo slips a nice elbow through Sobaka's hands, connecting with Sobaka's forehead.
Sobaka is controlling Okongorimbo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Okongorimbo is trying to control. Sobaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #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.
Sobaka wants to improve his position but Okongorimbo is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Okongorimbo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sobaka defends it nicely.
Okongorimbo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sobaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Okongorimbo dives in for a single leg takedown but Sobaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dobroi Sobaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thembagog Okongorimbo.#T3#
Sobaka throws a front kick that sends Okongorimbo stumbling back into the cage.
Sobaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okongorimbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobaka.
Okongorimbo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sobaka throws a head kick but Okongorimbo moves out of range.
#CL2#
Okongorimbo clinches with his opponent.
Okongorimbo tries to pull guard but Sobaka holds him up against the cage and eventually Okongorimbo drops back down to his feet.
Okongorimbo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sobaka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sobaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sobaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Okongorimbo is breathing heavily.
Sobaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sobaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okongorimbo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Okongorimbo dives in for a single leg takedown but Sobaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sobaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Okongorimbo manages to circle out of the way.
Sobaka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Okongorimbo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Okongorimbo slips a jab and a cross from Sobaka.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sobaka.
Okongorimbo tries a quick counter leg kick but Sobaka is wise to it.
Sobaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okongorimbo.
Sobaka throws a head kick but Okongorimbo moves out of range.
As Sobaka backs off Okongorimbo throws a huge counter combo but Sobaka manages to avoid it all.
Sobaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okongorimbo can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okongorimbo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sobaka defends well and Okongorimbo ends up having to push Sobaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Okongorimbo tries to clinch there but Sobaka circles away.
A good leg kick by Sobaka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dobroi Sobaka dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sobaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okongorimbo tries to clinch up but Sobaka circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Sobaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Okongorimbo jumps guard but Sobaka stands there with Okongorimbo around his waist. Okongorimbo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sobaka is pushing Okongorimbo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Okongorimbo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sobaka's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Okongorimbo manages to break the clinch.
Sobaka lands a body shot.
Dobroi Sobaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Sobaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Okongorimbo lands a big head kick that sends Sobaka tumbling to the mat! Okongorimbo takes a step backwards and waves Sobaka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Okongorimbo looks for a takedown but Sobaka sprawls well.
Dobroi Sobaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okongorimbo fails to land the takedown.
Dobroi Sobaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thembagog Okongorimbo.
Okongorimbo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Sobaka. Those never looked like landing.
Sobaka tries to clinch up.#CL#
Sobaka clinches.
Okongorimbo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sobaka's efforts to push away.
Okongorimbo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobaka lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Okongorimbo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Okongorimbo tries to pull guard but Sobaka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sobaka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sobaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Okongorimbo walks away with a smile on his face. Sobaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sobaka throws a sloppy head kick and Okongorimbo moves out of range easily.
Okongorimbo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Okongorimbo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sobaka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Okongorimbo lands a body shot.
Sobaka is looking to land body kicks.
Okongorimbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobaka.
#CL2#
Okongorimbo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Okongorimbo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sobaka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Okongorimbo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sobaka is defending well for now.
Dobroi Sobaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Okongorimbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Sobaka has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sobaka is stalling here.
Okongorimbo looking to stall.
Sobaka is pressed up against the cage. Okongorimbo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sobaka down to the mat. Sobaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Sobaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Sobaka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Okongorimbo's guard.
Okongorimbo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sobaka.
Okongorimbo tries to strike from the bottom.
Sobaka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Okongorimbo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thembagog Okongorimbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dobroi Sobaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sobaka is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dobroi Sobaka.
Well Sobaka 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dobroi Sobaka! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1189 Round 3
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Sherman connects with a body shot.
Sherman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boss lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sherman throws a series of punches but Boss avoids them all with ease.
Boss throws a counter high kick but Sherman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sherman misses with a leg kick
and Boss counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sherman wants to land a leg kick but Boss is out of range.
Leonel Sherman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boss fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sherman.
Boss slips under a jab from Sherman.
Boss wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Sherman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sherman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boss's guard.#SUB#
Boss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sherman is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sherman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sherman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Sherman landing with the ground and pound.
Sherman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sherman preventing the sweep.
Sherman 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.
Sherman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sherman lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sherman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sherman working some strikes from top position.
Sherman lands a couple of digs.
Sherman looking to pass the guard.
Sherman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boss is proving hard to escape from.
Sherman controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Sherman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sherman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sherman looks to land a combination but Boss avoids it well.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Sherman moves out of range easily.
Boss is breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sherman misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Sherman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boss prevents Sherman from improving position. #SU2#
Sherman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sherman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sherman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sherman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Big Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sherman scores with a hook.#ROC2#Boss is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Sherman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sherman checks a low kick from Boss.
A lazy body kick from Boss #TD2#
and Sherman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boss won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Sherman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boss, who protects the arm well.
Boss is letting Sherman control him for a moment.
Sherman landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Sherman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Leonel Sherman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sherman working the ground and pound. #SU2#
Sherman decides to stand up, so the ref orders Boss to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boss takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Leonel Sherman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by Boss.#TD2#
Sherman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sherman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Sherman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sherman lands with a punch from half guard.
Sherman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sherman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sherman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boss with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Sherman scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Sherman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sherman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sherman slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sherman wants to pass to mount but Boss is defending the position. #SUB2#
Boss is defending against the submission attempts here by Sherman.
#SUB2#
Sherman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boss defends it well.
Sherman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Sherman seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Sherman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sherman misses with a body kick.
Sherman's corner calls for a 1-2. Sherman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sherman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boss - that will leave a mark!
Sherman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boss fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sherman checks it well.
Nice straight punches there by Sherman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sherman.
Big Boss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman tries to bum rush Boss with a series of wild strikes but Boss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Sherman tries to get set, Boss tries to push him back and clinch up but Sherman manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Sherman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sherman showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sherman is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Sherman lands strikes from half guard.
Sherman trying to control the pace.
Sherman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boss has hold of Sherman's hands but Sherman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Sherman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sherman.
Sherman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sherman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sherman slips a nice elbow through Boss's hands, connecting with Boss's forehead.
Sherman controlling the pace. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sherman connects with a nice short shot to Boss's temple.
Sherman drops an elbow to the side of Boss's head.
Sherman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sherman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sherman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boss has hold of Sherman's hands but Sherman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Boss is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sherman working Boss over with strikes.
Sherman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Sherman is pressing down on Boss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boss is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sherman slips a nice elbow through Boss's hands, connecting with Boss's forehead.
Sherman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sherman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sherman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sherman cracks Boss with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB2#
Sherman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Boss to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Boss shrugs it off.
Leonel Sherman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boss seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sherman content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonel Sherman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sherman 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Leonel Sherman!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Leonel Sherman!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Leonel Sherman!
Leonel Sherman wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Tumask throws a head kick that misses
and Chan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Chan scores with a leg kick.
Chan wants to clinch.#CL2#
Tumask closes the distance and clinches.
Chan is looking to break free of the clinch but Tumask has double underhooks.
Tumask changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan tries to clinch #TD2#
and Tumask counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tumask.
Tumask looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chan wants to stand and escape but Tumask is having none of it. #T1#
Tumask trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tumask controls the pace.#ES#
Chan pushes Tumask off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2#
Chan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chan wants to clinch up but Tumask keeps it at a distance.
Chan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Tumask closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chan's guard.
Chan being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tumask's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tumask wants to pass the guard but Chan is keeping the position.
Tumask controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tumask is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tumask shoots and misses
and Chan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tumask's knee momentarily.
Lee Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hermo Tumask.
Chan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tumask throws out a counter right but Chan avoids it with no problem.
Lee Chan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Tumask looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chan!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tumask controlling the position from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hermo Tumask dominated that round.
That's time! Chan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tumask takes the fight into the clinch.
Tumask jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chan walks away with a smile on his face. Tumask gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chan tries to clinch up but Tumask circles away and keeps his distance.
Chan scores with a spinning back kick!
Tumask misses with a leg kick
and Chan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tumask's knee momentarily.
Tumask tries for a takedown but Chan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tumask misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Tumask is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chan's half guard.
Tumask is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Chan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tumask working the head and body with strikes.
Tumask is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tumask trying to mount his opponent but Chan defends it.
Well, if Tumask 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#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.
Tumask stops Chan from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chan enables Tumask to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tumask manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Tumask is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chan is trying to stand back up but Tumask is controlling him
#T3#
Tumask is controlling the pace.
Chan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tumask not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tumask wants to pass to mount but Chan is defending the position.
Tumask trying to control the pace. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hermo Tumask has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tumask lands strikes from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tumask content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hermo Tumask showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tumask throws a head kick that misses
and Chan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tumask misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chan tries to clinch there but Tumask circles away.
Chan doesn't manage to clinch there - Tumask circles away.
Chan avoids a kick to the body.
Chan throws a sloppy head kick and Tumask moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Tumask shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tumask has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tumask stops Chan from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tumask is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #ES#
Chan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Chan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tumask's head.#T1#
No luck for Tumask with that takedown attempt.
Tumask fails with a takedown attempt.
Chan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lee Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hermo Tumask.
Tumask takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tumask has his takedown stuffed
and Chan counters with a two punch combo.
Chan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tumask throws a right hand that misses
and Chan counters with a solid body kick. #T2##CL2#
Tumask moves into the clinch successfully.
Chan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Tumask jumps guard and drags Chan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Chan gets to his feet. Tumask looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tumask swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tumask is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hermo Tumask seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chan stuffs the takedown attempt from Tumask. Tumask gets slowly back to his feet.
Chan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tumask takes a step back to recover.
Chan tries to clinch but Tumask moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chan leaves Tumask with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Tumask with a poor takedown
and Chan counters with a nice uppercut.
Chan tries to clinch but Tumask moves out of range.
Tumask tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chan tries to clinch but Tumask moves out of range.
Chan scores with a push kick.
Chan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chan tries to clinch but Tumask moves out of range.
Chan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Tumask does no damage.
It appears Chan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lee Chan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chan scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Chan gets a clinch. #TD2#
Tumask has clasped his hands together around Chan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T4#
Chan is trying to buck Tumask off.
Tumask moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chan is pushing Tumask's head away, looking to escape. Tumask manages to hold on to the position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Chan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tumask 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hermo Tumask!
After winning the bout, Hermo Tumask thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1189 Round 2
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Sherman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Cobb takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sherman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Sherman backwards.
Sherman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Cobb pulls guard successfully.
Cobb wants to sweep but no luck.
Cobb throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sherman looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cobb's head.
Sherman controlling from the top position.
Sherman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Sherman looking to pass the guard.
Sherman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sherman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cobb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sherman on the ground.
Sherman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sherman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sherman trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherman 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#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cobb 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.
Sherman wants to pass the guard but Cobb is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sherman shoots for a double leg takedown but Cobb sprawls well. He's pushed Sherman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Sherman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cobb quickly recovers to half guard.
Sherman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Cobb looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sherman pushes past his half guard into mount! #T3#
Sherman scoring with strikes but Cobb is staying in there.
Sherman controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sherman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sherman with good strikes from the mount here!
Sherman lands a heavy elbow.
Sherman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sherman lands a big shot there that rocks Cobb but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sherman controlling the pace for now.
Cobb on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cobb tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Sherman lands a nice shot to the head.
Sherman controlling his opponent.
Cobb tries to lock up and control but Sherman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sherman breaks from Cobb's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sherman with shots to the head and body - Cobb looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sherman looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Sherman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sherman throws a chopping leg kick but Cobb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cobb is looking for a counter combo.
Nice sprawl there from Cobb as Sherman shoots in.
Cobb avoids a kick to the body.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sherman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sherman misses with a body shot.
Sherman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cobb with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Sherman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cobb manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cobb wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb dives in and grabs Sherman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sherman pushes down on Cobb's head and hops out.#TD2#
Sherman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sherman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cobb explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sherman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Sherman 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Sherman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cobb being controlled here, momentarily.
Sherman is continuing to stall.
Cobb trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sherman controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cobb keeping moving, preventing Sherman from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Sherman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Sherman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Sherman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Sherman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cobb being controlled for a moment.
Sherman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cobb keeps working. #T4#
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.
Sherman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sherman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cobb wants to hold on but Sherman pushes him away.
Sherman breaks from Cobb's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sherman working Cobb over with strikes here.
Sherman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Sherman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sherman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cobb has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cobb and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sherman keeps the fight on the outside.
Cobb lands a really nice looking cross but Sherman seems unphased.
Cobb shoots in for a double leg but Sherman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cobb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cobb wants it to stay on the feet.
Sherman thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it #CL#
and Cobb counters by moving into the clinch.
Cobb taking a breather.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Cobb jumps into guard, dragging Sherman to the mat.
Sherman is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb has momentary wrist control but Sherman slips an elbow through the middle.
Sherman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Cobb keeping moving, preventing Sherman from controlling successfully.
Sherman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sherman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cobb swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Cobb throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sherman escapes and throws Cobb's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Cobb's face as Sherman controls the position.
Sherman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cobb keeps working.
Sherman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Sherman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sherman controls the position.
Sherman is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB2#
Sherman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cobb, who protects the arm well.
Sherman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherman advances to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Sherman is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Cobb is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Cobb flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Sherman anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Cobb and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Sherman slips an arm under Cobb chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Sherman has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Sherman is squeezing on Cobb like an anaconda would it's prey. Cobb fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonel Sherman! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1189 Round 1
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Sherman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burton.
Burton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burton duly obliges.
Burton moves out of range as Sherman strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burton!
#ROC#Sherman is rocked!
Burton throws a series of punches but Sherman avoids them all with ease.
Sherman is still on wobbly legs! Can Burton finish him?
Sherman throws a leg kick but Burton sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Sherman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burton did well to prevent Sherman getting side control.
Sherman seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sherman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sherman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Sherman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sherman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonel Sherman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sherman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burton quickly recovers to half guard.
Burton scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sherman manages to mount him!
Sherman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SU2#
Sherman stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Sherman tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Sherman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Burton to the ground. Sherman is now in Burton's guard.
Burton is looking to stand back up but Sherman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Burton. #T3##REVR#
Sherman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burton!
Sherman controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Burton is in a horrible position here. Sherman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sherman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Burton?
Sherman controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leonel Sherman will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Burton moves into range and clinches up with Sherman.
Burton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Sherman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gregory Burton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burton looks to land a combination but Sherman avoids it well.
Sherman swinging wildly here.
Sherman motions for Burton to come forward. Sherman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Burton has Sherman up against the cage in a clinch.
Burton struggles to land a body shot inside as Sherman controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sherman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burton walks away with a smile on his face. Sherman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sherman misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Burton clinches with his opponent.
Sherman jumps guard but Burton stands there with Sherman around his waist. Sherman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Sherman prevents Burton from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Burton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Burton lands with a right to the head.
Burton working hard to break the clinch.
Burton is trying to break the clinch but Sherman is controlling him.
Burton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burton digs a right hand underneath Sherman's ribcage. Sherman let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Sherman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sherman throws a poor cross that misses
and Burton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Sherman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
Sherman gets a takedown into half guard.
Sherman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sherman lands a couple of good shots and Burton has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sherman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Burton's body.
Let's hope that Sherman 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.#T3##T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sherman has managed to slip his arm under Burton's chin. This could be all over... yep, Burton is tapping out! Submission win for Sherman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonel Sherman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Tumask closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Tumask's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the body from Gatherer misses
and Tumask counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tumask looks to land a body kick but Gatherer moved away.
Tumask doesn't manage to clinch there - Gatherer circles away.
Gatherer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tumask uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatherer.
#TD2#
Tumask gets a takedown into half guard.
Gatherer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gatherer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatherer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tumask is working away from the top position though.
Gatherer wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Tumask controlling the pace.
Gatherer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tumask passes into side control, despite Gatherer's attempt to control the position.
Gatherer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Tumask tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gatherer is trying to escape the position but Tumask is controlling the position.
Gatherer is trying to get back to half guard.
Gatherer is working hard here to advance position.
Gatherer can't do much from the bottom here.
Tumask tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tumask postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T3#
Gatherer tries to bench press Tumask off him but Tumask keeps the position.
Tumask working away.#SUB2#
Tumask looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gatherer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gatherer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Gatherer is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Gatherer in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tumask tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gatherer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hunter Gatherer! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Lompos looks to land a combination but Tumask avoids it well.
Lompos misses with the combination.
Lompos throws a nice looking combination but Tumask bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Tumask looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lompos!#SUB#
Tumask tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tumask in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lompos looks winded!#SU#
Tumask stands up. #TD#
Tumask fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lompos sprawls well initially but Tumask persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lompos wants to stand back up but Tumask manages to pass into side control.
#T1#
Lompos seems a little lost for a moment, as Tumask dominates the positioning.
Tumask working the ground and pound.
Tumask controls the position from side control.
Tumask working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Tumask is trying to get an arm triangle but Lompos is defending well. #SU#
Tumask stands up and beckons Lompos to his feet. #T2#
Lompos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tumask is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Tumask forces Lompos back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Tumask successfully pulls guard.
Tumask pulls Lompos in close to his closed guard and prevents Lompos from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Tumask has his feet on Lompos's thighs here. He's pushed Lompos off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lompos screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hermo Tumask! |
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