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Event:
QFC Tournament 835 Round 4
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Battle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartwright.
Cartwright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Battle misses with a hook.
Battle swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Battle just misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright throws a nice looking combination but Battle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Battle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Battle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Battle looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.#TD2#
Cartwright throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Battle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cartwright is in Battle's guard.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Battle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Battle is looking to control Cartwright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Battle avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cartwright lands strikes from half guard.
Cartwright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cartwright throwing shots but Battle is blocking nicely.
Battle is trying to maintain the position but Cartwright is very close to passing his half guard.
Cartwright keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Battle is not content to let Cartwright control the position.
Cartwright might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Battle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cartwright looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Battle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cartwright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
Cartwright is controlling the pace.
Battle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartwright on the ground.
Cartwright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Battle defending well though. #T3#
Cartwright thows a huge punch but Battle dodges it nicely.
Cartwright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Battle is not content to let Cartwright control the position.
Cartwright scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Battle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
Cartwright is nestled in close to Battle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.
Cartwright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Battle is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB2#
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Battle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Cartwright connects with a nice short shot to Battle's temple.
Battle trying to control but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cartwright wants to take a breather but Battle is having none of it.
Cartwright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Battle defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cy Cartwright dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Battle. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Battle gets caught napping as Cartwright dives in and scores a takedown. Battle manages to retain guard.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Battle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Battle manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Battle's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Battle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Battle tries to get out of the position.
Battle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Cartwright works over Battle with some ground and pound from guard.
Cy Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cartwright pushes down on Battle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Battle is working away.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Battle is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Battle's head.
Cartwright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Battle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright. #T2#
Cartwright drops an elbow to the side of Battle's head.
Battle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Battle's head.
Cartwright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Battle defending well though.
Cartwright is thwarting Battle's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Cartwright seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Battle is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cy Cartwright!
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QFC Tournament 835 Round 3
Date: Apr 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Jamal Battle lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jamal Battle, as that shot connected.
Jamal Battle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jerome Battle throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jamal Battle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jerome Battle's hands.
Jerome Battle throws an overhand right that lands on Jamal Battle's shoulder, as Jamal Battle tries to avoid the shot.
Jerome Battle connects with a nice looking jab.
Jamal Battle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jamal Battle.
Jamal Battle throws a hook to the side of Jerome Battle's head but Jerome Battle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jamal Battle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jamal Battle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle misses with a straight left.
Jamal Battle slips under a jab.
Jamal Battle slips a jab from Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jerome Battle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jamal Battle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jerome Battle.
Jamal Battle throwing a counter right hand but Jerome Battle manages to avoid it.
Jamal Battle takes one to the side of the head.
Jamal Battle throws an overhand right that lands on Jerome Battle's shoulder, as Jerome Battle tries to avoid the shot.
Jamal Battle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice uppercut there from Jamal Battle.
Jerome Battle looks to throw the jab but Jamal Battle is out of range.
Jerome Battle looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamal Battle is just out of range.
Jerome Battle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Jerome Battle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jamal Battle cracks Jerome Battle with an open hand slap.
Jerome Battle moves forwards but Jamal Battle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Jamal Battle.
Jerome Battle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jerome Battle misses with a straight left.
Jamal Battle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jerome Battle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jerome Battle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jamal Battle digs a good body shot into Jerome Battle's ribs.
Jamal Battle misses with a hook. Jerome Battle ducked under it nicely.
Jerome Battle digs a good body shot into Jamal Battle's ribs.
Jerome Battle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jamal Battle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jerome Battle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jamal Battle connects with a looping right hand.
Jerome Battle loads up on a big right hand but Jamal Battle slips the punch.
Jamal Battle cracks Jerome Battle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jamal Battle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jerome Battle looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamal Battle is just out of range.
Jerome Battle misses with a straight right.
Jerome Battle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jerome Battle just misses with a punch to the body.
Jamal Battle misses with a straight right.
Jerome Battle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jerome Battle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Jamal Battle blocks a jab.
Jerome Battle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jamal Battle avoids the body shot from Jerome Battle.
Jamal Battle lands a slapping body shot.
Jerome Battle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamal Battle moves away.
Jamal Battle avoids the body shot from Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jamal Battle.
Jamal Battle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jerome Battle.
Jamal Battle thuds a left hand into Jerome Battle's body.
Jamal Battle scores with a hook.
Jamal Battle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jerome Battle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jamal Battle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jerome Battle lands with a straight right. Jamal Battle didn't see that one coming.
Jamal Battle throws a body punch but Jerome Battle moves out of range.
Jerome Battle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jamal Battle blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Jerome Battle misses its intended target.
Jerome Battle looks to land a left hand but Jamal Battle moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jerome Battle. Jamal Battle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jamal Battle lands a body shot.
Jamal Battle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jerome Battle.
A jab from Jamal Battle misses.
Jamal Battle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Jamal Battle looks to score with a jab to the body but Jerome Battle is just out of range.
Jamal Battle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jerome Battle moves away.
Jamal Battle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jerome Battle moves away.
Jerome Battle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jamal Battle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jerome Battle blocks a jab.
Jamal Battle scores with a nice strike.
Jerome Battle walks into a stiff left hand from Jamal Battle.
Jamal Battle misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jerome Battle. Jamal Battle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jamal Battle connects with a crisp jab.
Jamal Battle swings for the body but Jerome Battle moves out of range.
Jamal Battle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jerome Battle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jamal Battle misses with a looping left.
Jamal Battle staying out of range there.
Jerome Battle takes one on the button.
Jerome Battle staying out of range there.
Jerome Battle avoids the body shot from Jamal Battle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamal Battle looks to throw the jab but Jerome Battle is out of range.
A jab from Jamal Battle misses.
A nice side step and Jerome Battle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jerome Battle throws a hook but Jamal Battle avoids it easily.#T4#
Jerome Battle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jamal Battle.
An attempted straight right counter from Jamal Battle misses the target.
Jerome Battle slips a straight right by Jamal Battle.
Jerome Battle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jamal Battle.
Jerome Battle throws an overhand right that lands on Jamal Battle's shoulder, as Jamal Battle tries to avoid the shot.
Jerome Battle misses the shot to the body.
Jamal Battle throws a shot from downtown. Jerome Battle moves away and avoids it.
Jerome Battle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jerome Battle ducks right into an uppercut from Jamal Battle.
Jamal Battle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jerome Battle takes a swing at Jamal Battle's ribcage but misses.
Jamal Battle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jerome Battle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jamal Battle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jerome Battle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jerome Battle throws a looping overhand right but Jamal Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Jamal Battle.
Jamal Battle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jerome Battle throws out the jab.
Jerome Battle misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Jamal Battle misses the target.
Jamal Battle throws a hook but Jerome Battle blocks it.
Jerome Battle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jamal Battle.
Jamal Battle just misses with a punch to the body.
Jamal Battle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jamal Battle will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jerome Battle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jerome Battle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jamal Battle.
Jerome Battle staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Jerome Battle misses.
Jerome Battle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jamal Battle slips under a jab.
Jerome Battle looks to throw the jab but Jamal Battle is out of range.
Jerome Battle blocks a jab.
Jamal Battle loads up on a big right hand but Jerome Battle slips the punch.
Jamal Battle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jerome Battle takes a swing at Jamal Battle's ribcage but misses.
Jamal Battle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jerome Battle doesn't seem bothered though.
Jerome Battle misses with a looping right.
Jerome Battle misses with a looping right.
Jerome Battle lands a body shot.
Jerome Battle connects with a crisp jab.
Jamal Battle misses with a looping right.
Jamal Battle walks into a straight right hand from Jerome Battle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jerome Battle lands with an uppercut that bounces Jamal Battle off the cage and back into range.
Jerome Battle misses with a body shot.
Jamal Battle is looking to counter punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jamal Battle misses with an uppercut. Jerome Battle saw that one coming.
It seemed like Jerome Battle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jamal Battle ducks under a wild hook from Jerome Battle.
Jamal Battle throws a body punch but Jerome Battle moves out of range.
Jerome Battle blocks a jab.#T1#
Jamal Battle misses with an uppercut.
Jerome Battle misses with a looping left.
Jamal Battle moves away from the strike by Jerome Battle.
Jamal Battle misses with a wild body shot.
Jamal Battle misses with a straight left.
Jamal Battle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle misses with an uppercut.
Jamal Battle moves out of range as Jerome Battle strikes.
Jerome Battle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jamal Battle's head backwards.
Jamal Battle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Jamal Battle. That snapped Jerome Battle's head back.
Jamal Battle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jamal Battle avoids the body shot from Jerome Battle.
It looked like Jamal Battle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Jamal Battle does it's job there.
Jerome Battle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jamal Battle misses with a body shot.
A jab from Jerome Battle does it's job there.
Jamal Battle throws a looping overhand right but Jerome Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Jerome Battle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jerome Battle misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jerome Battle.
Jamal Battle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jamal Battle scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Jamal Battle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jerome Battle was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamal Battle.
Jamal Battle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jamal Battle misses with an uppercut. Jerome Battle saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jamal Battle.
Jamal Battle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jerome Battle.
Jamal Battle is winning the standup battle so far.
Jamal Battle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle missing with a left hand there. Jamal Battle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jamal Battle missing with a left hand there. Jerome Battle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Jerome Battle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jamal Battle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jerome Battle was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamal Battle.
Jamal Battle throws a hook but Jerome Battle avoids it easily.
Jerome Battle throws the left hand but Jamal Battle avoids the punch easily.
Jamal Battle throws a shot from downtown. Jerome Battle moves away and avoids it.
Jerome Battle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jamal Battle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jerome Battle.
Jamal Battle ducks under a wild hook from Jerome Battle.
Jamal Battle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle lands a nice shot to the body.
Jerome Battle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jamal Battle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jamal Battle digs a good hook to Jerome Battle's body.
Jerome Battle throws a hook but Jamal Battle blocks it.
Jerome Battle misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Jerome Battle throws a body shot but no joy.
Jamal Battle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Jamal Battle.
Jamal Battle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jamal Battle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jerome Battle.
Jamal Battle misses with a hook.
Jerome Battle misses with a straight right.
Jerome Battle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jamal Battle punishes Jerome Battle's body with a nice straight punch.
Jerome Battle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamal Battle manages to avoid it.
Jerome Battle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jerome Battle looks to land a right hand but Jamal Battle moved out of range.
Jamal Battle throws out a loose jab but Jerome Battle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamal Battle moves away from the strike by Jerome Battle.
Jamal Battle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jerome Battle's hands.
Jamal Battle cracks Jerome Battle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Jerome Battle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jerome Battle moves away from the strike by Jamal Battle.
Jamal Battle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamal Battle slips under a jab.
It looked like Jamal Battle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle moves out of range as Jamal Battle strikes.#T4#
Jerome Battle throws out a powerful jab.
Jamal Battle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jerome Battle.
A telegraphed right hand from Jamal Battle misses the target.
Jerome Battle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jerome Battle looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamal Battle is just out of range.
A jab from Jamal Battle misses.
Jamal Battle throws a body punch but Jerome Battle moves out of range.
Jamal Battle scores with a jab. Jerome Battle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jamal Battle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jerome Battle moves out of range as Jamal Battle strikes.
Jamal Battle throws a hook but Jerome Battle blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Jamal Battle.
Jerome Battle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jerome Battle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jerome Battle scores with a jab.
Jerome Battle connects with a looping right hand.
Jamal Battle misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jerome Battle! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jamal Battle staying out of range there.
Jerome Battle cracks Jamal Battle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jamal Battle moves away from the strike by Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle looks to land a right hand but Jamal Battle moved out of range.
Jerome Battle misses the jab.
Jamal Battle thuds a left hand into Jerome Battle's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jerome Battle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jamal Battle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jerome Battle moves away.
A slow jab from Jamal Battle misses its intended target.
Jerome Battle slips a jab from Jamal Battle.
Jamal Battle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jerome Battle was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamal Battle.
Jerome Battle misses with an uppercut.
Jamal Battle misses with a hook. Jerome Battle ducked under it nicely.
Jerome Battle looks to throw the jab but Jamal Battle is out of range.
Jerome Battle looks to land a left hand but Jamal Battle moved out of range nicely.
Jerome Battle throws a jab but it's blocked by Jamal Battle.
Jerome Battle looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamal Battle is just out of range.
It looked like Jamal Battle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jamal Battle throws out a loose jab but Jerome Battle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamal Battle missing with a left hand there. Jerome Battle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jerome Battle throws a hook but Jamal Battle avoids it easily.
It looked like Jamal Battle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jerome Battle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Jamal Battle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome Battle looks to throw the jab but Jamal Battle is out of range.
Jamal Battle just misses with a punch to the body.
Jamal Battle throws a hook but Jerome Battle blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Jerome Battle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Jamal Battle misses the target.
Jerome Battle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jamal Battle.
Jerome Battle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jamal Battle looks to score with a jab to the body but Jerome Battle is just out of range.
Jamal Battle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Jamal Battle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jerome Battle.
Jamal Battle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jerome Battle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jamal Battle avoids the body shot from Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle slips under a jab.
Jamal Battle missing with a left hand there. Jerome Battle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jamal Battle slips under a jab from Jerome Battle.
Jamal Battle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jerome Battle.
Jamal Battle looks to land a left hand but Jerome Battle moved out of range nicely.
Jamal Battle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jerome Battle.
Jamal Battle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jamal Battle throws a body shot but no joy.
Jamal Battle misses with a hook. Jerome Battle ducked under it nicely.
Jamal Battle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jerome Battle's hands.
Nice defenses there by Jerome Battle.
Jamal Battle takes one to the chin there.
Jamal Battle misses with a body shot.
Jamal Battle misses with an uppercut.
Jerome Battle misses the shot to the body.
Jerome Battle lands with a straight right. Jamal Battle didn't see that one coming.
Jamal Battle misses the shot to the body.
Jerome Battle moves forwards but Jamal Battle connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jerome Battle ducks under a wild hook from Jamal Battle.
Jamal Battle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jerome Battle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jamal Battle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jerome Battle.
It seemed like Jerome Battle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jamal Battle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jerome Battle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Jamal Battle does it's job there.
Jamal Battle loads up on a big right hand but Jerome Battle slips the punch.
Jerome Battle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamal Battle moves away.
Jamal Battle looks to score with a jab to the body but Jerome Battle is just out of range.
Jerome Battle looks to throw the jab but Jamal Battle is out of range.
Jerome Battle slips a jab from Jamal Battle.
Jerome Battle throws an overhand right that lands on Jamal Battle's shoulder, as Jamal Battle tries to avoid the shot.
Jerome Battle defending well as Jamal Battle loads up on a big left hand.
Jamal Battle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jerome Battle throws out the jab.
Jerome Battle takes a swing at Jamal Battle's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jerome Battle.
Jamal Battle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Jerome Battle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jerome Battle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jamal Battle.
Jerome Battle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jamal Battle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jerome Battle momentarily.
Jerome Battle looks to land a left hand but Jamal Battle moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Jerome Battle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jamal Battle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle staying out of range there.
Jamal Battle takes a swing at Jerome Battle's ribcage but misses.
Jamal Battle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jamal Battle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jerome Battle throws out a counter right but Jamal Battle avoids it with no problem.
Jamal Battle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jerome Battle throws an overhand right that lands on Jamal Battle's shoulder, as Jamal Battle tries to avoid the shot.
Jerome Battle throws a body shot but no joy.
Jamal Battle throws an overhand right that lands on Jerome Battle's shoulder, as Jerome Battle tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Jamal Battle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jerome Battle lands a jab to Jamal Battle's midsection.
Jamal Battle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jerome Battle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jerome Battle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jerome Battle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jamal Battle.
It seemed like Jerome Battle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jerome Battle jabs Jamal Battle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jamal Battle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jerome Battle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jamal Battle dips to his left and cracks Jerome Battle with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Jerome Battle. #T4#
Jamal Battle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jerome Battle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jerome Battle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jerome Battle walks into a jab.
Jerome Battle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jamal Battle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jerome Battle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jamal Battle defending well as Jerome Battle loads up on a big left hand.
Jerome Battle slips a straight right by Jamal Battle.
Jamal Battle misses with a body shot.
Jerome Battle throws a shot to the body.
Jamal Battle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jerome Battle in his tracks.
Jamal Battle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jamal Battle cracks Jerome Battle with a good jab.
A big right from Jamal Battle misses.
Jerome Battle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jerome Battle misses with a looping left.
Jerome Battle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jamal Battle loads up on a big right hand but Jerome Battle slips the punch.
Jamal Battle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jerome Battle manages to avoid it.
Jerome Battle dips to his left and cracks Jamal Battle with an uppercut!
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 Jamal Battle.
Well Jamal Battle 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 Ben Watson scores the fight for Jamal Battle!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Jamal Battle!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Jamal Battle!
Jamal Battle wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 835 Round 2
Date: Apr 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Lawrence gets a clinch.
Battle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Lawrence has a couple of punches blocked by Battle.
Lawrence throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Battles head.
Battle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Battle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battle tries to throw a body punch but Lawrence avoids it by throwing Battle back against the cage.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Battle.
Lawrence tries to work over Battle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
Battle is trying to pull guard but Lawrence turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lawrence.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Lawrence - that landed with a thud.
Lawrence blocks a body shot from Battle.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Battle has a couple of punches blocked by Lawrence.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battle.
Battle misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Lawrence scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lawrence misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battle blocks a body shot from Lawrence.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawrence blocks an uppercut.
Battle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawrence's elbow.
Battle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawrence is leaning against Battle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Battle.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawrence throws a punch but it's blocked by Battle.
Lawrence lands with a short shot to the head.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lawrence throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Battle jumps guard and drags Lawrence to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Battle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Battle working a defensive guard here.
Battle has a closed guard, preventing Lawrence from standing up. #SUB#
Battle looking for a guillotine here but Lawrence defends easily.
#T3#
Lawrence wants to stand but Battle is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lawrence gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Battle lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Battle.
Battle prevents a body shot from Lawrence. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Battle blocks an uppercut.
Battle can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawrence misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawrence to keep the fight standing.
Battle misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lawrence fails to land.
Lawrence has a couple of punches blocked by Battle.
Battle digs a right hand into Lawrence's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lawrence's gas tank.
Battle working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Battle.
Battle struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawrence controls his hands.
Battle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battle misses with some punches.
Battle tries to work over Lawrence's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battle gets through Lawrence's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battle lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Battle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Battle forces Lawrence back against the cage and clinches.
Lawrence throws a head punch that misses.
Lawrence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battle blocking some punches.
Battle takes a shot to the head.
Jamal Battle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Battle blocks an uppercut.
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawrence's elbow.
Lawrence lands a left hand.
Battle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lawrence walks away with a smile on his face. Battle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Lawrence closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lawrence tries to throw a body punch but Battle avoids it by throwing Lawrence back against the cage.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lawrence blocking some punches.
Lawrence tries to throw a body punch but Battle avoids it by throwing Lawrence back against the cage.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Battle tries to work over Lawrence's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battle blocks a body shot from Lawrence.
A short right from Battle. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battle.
A shot in the inside from Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Battle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lawrence smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Battle closes the distance and clinches.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battle working aggressively here.
Lawrence blocks an uppercut.
Battle tries to pull guard but Lawrence won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Battle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawrence's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Battle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence has a couple of punches blocked by Battle.
#T2#
Battle working aggressively here.
Battle prevents a body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lawrence cracks Battle with a nice body shot.
Lawrence throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence tries a body shot but Battle blocks it.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawrence's elbow.
Lawrence stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Battle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battle.
Lawrence is working Battle over against the cage.
Battle pushes Lawrence back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Battle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Battle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards. #T3#
Lawrence pushes Battle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Battle.
A short right from Lawrence.
Lawrence working aggressively here.
Battle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Battle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Battle swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence blocks a body shot from Battle.
Lawrence lands an uppercut.
Lawrence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lawrence goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawrence goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawrence cracks Battle with a nice body shot.
Lawrence goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Lawrence has a couple of punches blocked by Battle.
Battle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battle misses with some punches.
Battle presses Lawrence against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Battle struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawrence controls his hands.
Lawrence blocks a body shot from Battle.
Battle misses with a punch to the body.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lawrence lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Battle backwards.
Battle prevents a body shot from Lawrence.
Battle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lawrence or not.
Lawrence struggles to land a body shot inside as Battle controls his hands.
Lawrence prevents a body shot from Battle.
Lawrence lands a right hand that snaps the head of Battle backwards.
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Lawrence lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jamal Battle will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Battle moves into range and clinches up with Lawrence.
Battle misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence is working Battle over against the cage.
Lawrence prevents a body shot from Battle.
Battle blocks an uppercut.
Lawrence misses with a punch on the inside.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Lawrence blocking some punches.
Lawrence misses with the head strike.
Battle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battle.
Battle scores with a shoulder strike.
Battle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Battle tries to pull guard but Lawrence won't allow it.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence working aggressively here.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Battle misses with the head strike.
Battle misses with a punch to the body.
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Lawrence fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battle tries to work over Lawrence's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battle prevents a body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands with a right to the head.
Lawrence lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lawrence lands a right hand.
Lawrence blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battle.
A right handed body shot lands from Battle.
Lawrence tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lawrence or not.
Battle can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action.
Battle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lawrence lands a body punch in the clinch.
Larry Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A shot in the inside from Battle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Good body shot from Lawrence.
Battle is leaning against Lawrence and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Battle gets through Lawrence's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battle tries to work over Lawrence's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Lawrence scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Battle.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawrence blocking some punches.
Battle can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action.
Battle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lawrence misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battle pushes Lawrence back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battle tries a body shot but Lawrence blocks it.
Battle lands with a short shot to the head.
Lawrence can't find room to land a body shot as Battle controls the action.
#T3##TD#
Battle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lawrence uses from the top position.
Battle working a defensive guard here.
Lawrence lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Battle working for a triangle but Lawrence defends it easily.
Battle trying to keep a closed guard but Lawrence is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Lawrence is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Battle has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lawrence is looking to defend but Battle has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lawrence! Battle pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lawrence taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jamal Battle!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 835 Round 1
Date: Apr 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Arnljotsson connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Jamal Battle has been cut.
A combination from Arnljotsson does no damage.
Arnljotsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Battle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Battle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arnljotsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arnljotsson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Arnljotsson tries to keep at a distance but Battle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arnljotsson tries to pull guard but Battle won't allow it.
Battle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Battle tries to throw a body punch but Arnljotsson avoids it by throwing Battle back against the cage.
Arnljotsson tries to pull guard but Battle won't allow it.
A short right from Battle.
Battle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arnljotsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnljotsson is trying to pull guard but Battle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jamal Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kjetil Arnljotsson.#T1#
Battle gets through Arnljotsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battle.
Battle misses with some punches.
Arnljotsson blocking some punches.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arnljotsson's elbow.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Battle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arnljotsson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Battle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battle gets through Arnljotsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battle tries a body shot but Arnljotsson blocks it.
#T2#
Arnljotsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Battle works on Arnljotsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Arnljotsson jumps guard but Battle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Battle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle lands a shoulder strike.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Arnljotsson.
Battle tries a body shot but Arnljotsson blocks it.
Nice body punch from Battle - that landed with a thud.
Arnljotsson looks winded!
Battle gets through Arnljotsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battle lands with a left to the head.
Battle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arnljotsson backwards. #ROC#
Arnljotsson is rocked!#T3#
Battle creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Arnljotsson with a big uppercut! Arnljotsson tries to clinch up but Battle pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Arnljotsson to the mat! Arnljotsson covers up and Battle unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jamal Battle!
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