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Event:
QFC Tournament 1016 Round 4
Date: Oct 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lands in his tracks.
MacArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
MacArthur cracks Lands with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. MacArthur has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lands to stand back up!#CUT2#It looks like Tanner Lands has been cut.
A big right from MacArthur misses.
As MacArthur looks to move away, Lands throws a big counter combo but MacArthur just gets out of the way.#CL#
Lands gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur stops a takedown attempt from Lands.
Lands misses with a knee to the head.
Lands misses with a knee to the head.
Lands fails to pull guard.
MacArthur working hard to break the clinch.
Lands keeps control of MacArthur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lands throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lands tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanner Lands. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Lands's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
MacArthur drops Lands with a straight right hand, right on the button! MacArthur follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taco MacArthur! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1016 Round 3
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Lands moves into the clinch.
Snuka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lands prevents it.
Lands throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snuka blocks it with crossed arms.
Lands trying to land knees to the body.
Lands with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lands can't get the takedown.
Lands tries a knee to the head but Snuka blocks it.
Lands misses with a knee to the head.
Lands tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Lands manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Snuka wants to pass the guard but Lands is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Lands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lands keeping full guard, as Snuka tries to pass.
Snuka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snuka tries to free his leg and advance position but Lands is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Snuka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lands tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Snuka is in Lands's guard.#T2#
Lands being controlled here, momentarily.
Snuka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lands swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snuka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Snuka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lands can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snuka controls the pace.#T3#
Snuka wants to pass the guard but Lands is keeping the position.
Snuka works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Lands is defending against the submission attempts here by Snuka.
#SUB2#
Snuka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lands has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Snuka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lands has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snuka uses his free foot to push down on Lands's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lands. #SUB2#
Snuka has hold of Lands's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lands manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Snuka jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lands is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lands and Snuka has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lands is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Snuka is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Snuka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lands defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snuka.
Lands is looking for a counter combo.
Lands tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snuka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Lands with that takedown attempt.
Snuka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Lands 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.
Snuka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lands passes Snuka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Snuka is pressing down on Lands's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snuka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jimmy Snuka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snuka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lands throws an elbow that misses. Snuka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lands's guard. Nice move by Snuka!#REVB#
Lands controls Snuka momentarily but Snuka frees himself. #T1#
Snuka tries to free his leg and advance position but Lands is retaining full guard.
Snuka is looking to pass into half guard but Lands pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lands is in guard.#REVR#
Lands throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snuka works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Snuka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lands defends well.
Lands throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lands postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Lands preventing the sweep.
Snuka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lands.
Snuka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lands working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lands chips away with some ground and pound.
Snuka controlling Lands's posture.
Lands lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Snuka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snuka wants to sweep but no luck.
Snuka keeps trying to improve his position.
Lands throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Snuka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lands postures up in Snuka's guard and throws a big left but Snuka blocks it.
Lands throws a big elbow that misses.
Lands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snuka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lands dives in and grabs Snuka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snuka pushes down on Lands's head and hops out.
And Snuka tries to counter it with a takedown but Lands pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Lands shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lands was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lands fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lands working the ground and pound but Snuka is defending the strikes.
Snuka keeps Lands under control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snuka sneaks back into half guard.
Snuka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Lands stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snuka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snuka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Snuka is controlling Lands's posture.
Snuka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snuka managing to control the position.
Lands postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Lands dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Snuka darts in looking for a takedown but Lands gets double underhooks and turns Snuka into the cage.
Snuka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Snuka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lands napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Snuka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Snuka looking to control but instead Lands has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Snuka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snuka controlling the action here.
Snuka stops Lands from getting back to his feet.
#T1##SUB2#
Snuka is working for a kimura here but Lands manages to reverse the position and he's now in Snuka's guard.
Lands throws a strike but Snuka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Snuka looking to sit in guard and control but Lands gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lands throwing strikes from guard but Snuka blocks nicely.
Lands is looking to work some ground and pound but Snuka has wrist control.
Snuka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lands with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lands working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lands here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Lands throws a strike but Snuka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lands keeping moving, preventing Snuka from controlling successfully.
Lands has control of Snuka's left arm, preventing Snuka from doing any damage.
Snuka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Snuka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Lands has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lands keeping full guard, as Snuka tries to pass. #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.#SUB2#
Snuka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lands looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lands looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lands! #REVR#
Snuka wants to control but Lands postures up.
Lands in side control, throwing shots but Snuka defends.
Lands cracks Snuka with a big right hand but Snuka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lands landing a few strikes.
Snuka wants to control but Lands postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lands tries to score with some ground and pound. Snuka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
An elbow from Lands crashes against the mat.
Jimmy Snuka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanner Lands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Lands is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snuka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanner Lands showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lands 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Tanner Lands!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Tanner Lands!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Tanner Lands!
Tanner Lands wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1016 Round 2
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lands dives in for a single leg takedown but Wheeler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wheeler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lands sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Wheeler looking to score a takedown here. Lands is defending well but Wheeler drives through and ends up in Lands's guard.
Wheeler tries to free his leg and advance position but Lands is retaining full guard.
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wheeler looking to sit in guard and control but Lands gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lands trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wheeler 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.
Wheeler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lands is looking to work some ground and pound but Wheeler has wrist control.
Lands throws a big elbow that misses.
Lands landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lands accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lands accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lands accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wheeler wants to sweep here but Lands controlling him for the moment.
Lands wants to pass the guard but Wheeler is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lands accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lands scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lands working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wheeler's head.
Lands is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wheeler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lands is one step ahead there.
Lands is working Wheeler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lands won't allow Wheeler to sweep him here. #T2#
Lands is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wheeler looking to control.
Wheeler is breathing heavily.
Lands throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Lands is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lands throws a big elbow that misses.
Lands landing with the ground and pound.
Lands missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wheeler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lands with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lands throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lands shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Wheeler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lands.
Wheeler has hold of Lands's hands but Lands slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lands throwing shots but Wheeler is blocking nicely.
Lands prevents Wheeler from improving his position.
Lands thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wheeler's head.
Lands prevents Wheeler from improving his position.
Lands lands strikes from half guard.
Lands scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lands has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wheeler wants to control but Lands is keeping busy.
Wheeler wants to improve his position but Lands is controlling well.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lands not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lands throwing shots but Wheeler is blocking nicely.
Lands missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lands lands strikes from half guard.
Lands drops an elbow to the side of Wheeler's head.
Lands missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lands throws a strike but Wheeler avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lands passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wheeler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lands is working away from the top position though.
Lands lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Lands dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lands moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lands tries to bum rush Wheeler with a series of wild strikes but Wheeler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wheeler throwing a counter right hand but Lands manages to avoid it.
Lands throws a sloppy head kick and Wheeler moves out of range easily.
Wheeler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lands misses with a takedown #TD#
and Wheeler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lands's guard.
Wheeler trying to control but Lands is working from the bottom.
Wheeler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lands is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lands works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wheeler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lands is breathing heavily.#T1#
Wheeler wants to control from the top but Lands keeps moving.
Lands wants to stand up but Wheeler is controlling him.
Tanner Lands has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wheeler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lands gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Wheeler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wheeler is trying to pull guard but Lands has him pressed against the cage.
Wheeler controlling the action here for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Wheeler.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wheeler struggles to land a body shot inside as Lands controls his hands.
Wheeler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ryan Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Lands.#TD#
Wheeler manages to pull guard.
Lands working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wheeler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lands's guard. #REVR#
Wheeler wants to control from the top but Lands keeps moving.
Wheeler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lands is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lands wants to stand but Wheeler is controlling the position.
Wheeler looking to sit in guard and control but Lands gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lands postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wheeler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wheeler has momentary wrist control but Lands slips an elbow through the middle.
Lands throws a big right hand that misses.
Lands throwing strikes from guard but Wheeler blocks nicely.
Lands postures up in Wheeler's guard and throws a big left but Wheeler blocks it.
Lands postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wheeler controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lands with a poor takedown
and Wheeler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wheeler circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Wheeler counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lands is looking for a sweep.
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 Ryan Wheeler will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lands tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wheeler swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Lands drives through with a takedown into Wheeler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lands throws a big elbow that misses.
Wheeler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lands.
Lands works over Wheeler with some ground and pound from guard.
Lands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lands throwing strikes from guard but Wheeler blocks nicely.
Lands lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wheeler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES#
Wheeler uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wheeler slaps away a takedown attempt from Lands, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1##TD#
Wheeler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lands is trying to defend but Wheeler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wheeler throwing shots but Lands is blocking nicely.
Wheeler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lands is staying active underneath Wheeler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Lands is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lands avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wheeler.
Lands is trying to control but can't.
Lands works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lands has control of Wheeler's left arm, preventing Wheeler from doing any damage.
Wheeler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lands works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Wheeler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
Wheeler is looking to stall here but Lands recovers full guard.
Lands is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wheeler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lands keeping moving, preventing Wheeler from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lands is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wheeler throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wheeler throws a strike but Lands rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lands works over Wheeler with some ground and pound from guard.
Wheeler wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wheeler trying to control the position.
Ryan Wheeler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lands is looking to work some ground and pound but Wheeler has wrist control.
Lands landing some decent shots from 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 Ryan Wheeler.
I think Wheeler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Tanner Lands!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Tanner Lands!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Tanner Lands!
Tanner Lands wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1016 Round 1
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hit dives in and grabs Lands's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lands pushes down on Hit's head and hops out.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hit enables Lands to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lands throws a big elbow that misses.
Hit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hit keeping full guard, as Lands tries to pass.
Hit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lands.
Lands throws an elbow that misses. Hit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lands's guard. Nice move by Hit!#REVR#
Hit throws an elbow that misses. Lands uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hit's guard. Nice move by Lands!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lands drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hit! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lands avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hit. #T1#
Hit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lands keeps working. #SUB#
Hit tries for a kimura but Lands is defending well. #SUB#
Hit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lands rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hit's guard! Nice work there by Lands! #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lands is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lands is one step ahead there.
Lands throwing strikes from guard but Hit blocks nicely.
Hit is trying to keep Lands in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lands lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lands is looking to work some ground and pound but Hit has wrist control.
Lands is working Hit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hit controls Lands momentarily but Lands frees himself. #T3##SUB2#
Lands drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lands has Hit in his guard.#REVR#
Hit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lands's guard.
Hit trying to control but Lands is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hit throwing strikes from guard but Lands blocks nicely.
Lands wants to get back to his feet but Hit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Hit stands up and waves to Lands to follow him.
Hit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hit is looking to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Lands gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hit to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lands has Hit pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tanner Lands will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Lands instigates a clinch.
Hit stops a takedown attempt from Lands.
Hit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Hit breaks from the clinch.
Lands swats away the attempt to clinch by Hit.#CL#
Hit clinches with his opponent.
Lands misses with a knee strike.
Lands tries to score a body lock takedown but Hit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hit wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lands tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lands tries a knee to the head but Hit blocks it.
Lands with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lands with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD#
Hit drags the fight down to the ground.
Hit controls Lands momentarily but Lands frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Hit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lands with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Hit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lands with a nice head shot there.
Hit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lands is trying to stand.
Hit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lands taking some punishment here, with Hit in his half guard. #T2##SUB#
Hit seems to be looking for submissions.
Hit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lands looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lands is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Lands won't allow Hit to pass to mount.
Hit wants to control but Lands is keeping him busy.
Lands gets full guard.
Lands wants to get back to his feet but Hit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lands is breathing heavily.
Hit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lands is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lands moves into the clinch successfully.
Lands keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hit's efforts to push away.#TD#
Hit jumps guard and drags Lands to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Lands throwing strikes from guard but Hit blocks nicely.
Lands working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hit throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hit 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.
Lands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lands postures up and lands a big shot to Hit's brow.
Lands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hit trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lands is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Hit dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Lands changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hit looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hit takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lands throws a strike aimed at the side of Hit's head but Hit avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Lands are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lands in side control lands a decent elbow.
Big Hit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hit is trying to improve his position.
Lands working away.
Lands cracks Hit with a big elbow.
Lands working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hit is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lands connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#Hit is rocked!
Lands scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hit is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lands can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanner Lands! |
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