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Event:
QFC Tournament 1036 Round 3
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Kaowd shoots in for a takedown but Spahn shows good takedown defense.
Spahn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Spahn shoots in and bounces Kaowd off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spahn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spahn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kaowd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spahn is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kaowd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Spahn has picked Kaowd up and slammed him! Kaowd can't keep hold of the triangle and Spahn manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spahn working the head with strikes.
Kaowd takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaowd is looking to reverse the position.
Kaowd wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Spahn scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#Kaowd is rocked!#T1#
Kaowd on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh Kaowd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spahn scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Kaowd is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Spahn can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rik Spahn!
After winning the bout, Rik Spahn 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 1036 Round 2
Date: Jan 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kaowd or perhaps it was just good defense by Done, which made it look bad.
Done lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kaowd blocks a head kick by Done.
Kaowd drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Done defends it well.
Kaowd fails to land the takedown.
Kaowd blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Done closes the distance and pushes Kaowd back into the cage.
Kaowd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Done pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ector Done has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaud Kaowd.
Done wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Done wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Done can't get the takedown.
Kaowd wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Kaowd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Kaowd dives in and grabs Done's left leg, looking for a takedown. Done pushes down on Kaowd's head and hops out.
As Kaowd looks to move away, Done throws a big counter combo but Kaowd just gets out of the way.
No luck for Kaowd with that takedown attempt.
Done throws a head kick that misses.
Kaowd throws a series of strikes that have Done backpedaling.
Kaowd avoids the head kick by Done.
Kaowd goes for a double leg but Done avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Done continues to drive forward.
Ector Done seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Done throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaowd tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaowd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Done.
Kaowd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaowd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Done's waist but Done gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaowd off to one side.
Kaowd looks winded!#T2#
Kaowd avoids a kick to the body.
Done could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Done throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Kaowd counters with a single leg into guard. Done didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Done has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kaowd is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kaowd keeps control of Done as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaowd has Done pressed against the cage.
Done is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Done gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Done trying to control the action but Kaowd is working from the bottom.
Done slips a nice elbow through Kaowd's hands, connecting with Kaowd's forehead.#T3#
Done wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaowd keeps working.
Done trying to mount his opponent but Kaowd defends it.
Done trying to control the action but Kaowd is working from the bottom.
Done prevents Kaowd from improving his position.
Kaowd has hold of Done's hands but Done slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Done looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Done not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaowd trying to control here.
Done misses with a head shot. Kaowd uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kaowd is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Done trying to control but Kaowd is working from the bottom.
Done has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kaowd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kaowd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ector Done dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Kaowd moves into the clinch.
Done is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kaowd is keeping busy.
Done has Kaowd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kaowd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kaowd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Done doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaowd circles away.
Kaowd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Done fails in his attempt to clinch.
Done avoids the head kick by Kaowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaowd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Done pinned against the cage. Done gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Done throws a sloppy head kick and Kaowd moves out of range easily. #CL#
Done closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Kaowd tries to pull guard but Done forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ector Done has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaud Kaowd.
Done tries to break free but Kaowd pushes him back against the cage.
Kaowd wants to get back to striking at distance but Done won't allow it.
Kaowd just leaning against Done, taking a breather.
Kaowd keeps control of Done as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Kaowd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Done misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Done as Kaowd shoots in.
Kaowd blocks a head kick by Done.
#CL2#
Kaowd forces Done back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Kaowd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaowd tries to clinch there but Done circles away.
#T2#
Done throws a sloppy head kick and Kaowd moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Done misses
letting Kaowd counter with a right hand.
Done pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaowd dives in for a single leg takedown but Done sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Done seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kaowd is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Kaowd.
Done throws a nice looking combination but Kaowd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaowd misses with a takedown attempt - Done sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Done tries to clinch there but Kaowd circles away.
Done lands with a nice body kick.
Ector Done is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Done pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaowd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Done tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaowd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Done tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaowd paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Kaowd throws a body punch but Done moves out of range.
Done is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaowd can do to turn this around?
Kaowd avoids the head kick by Done.
#CL2#
Kaowd clinches.
Done being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Done pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaowd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Done avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Done shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Done was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4#
Kaowd struggling a bit here.
Done throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kaowd struggling a bit here.
Kaowd tries to bench press Done off him but Done keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaowd on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Done working away.
Kaowd is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ector Done 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kaowd.
Kaowd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Done.
Done throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaowd shoots in and drives through. Done sprawls well.
Done throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Kaowd counters by moving into the clinch.
Done is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Kaowd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Done throws a sloppy head kick and Kaowd moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Kaowd has managed to clinch.
Kaowd tries to pull guard but Done won't allow it.
#BC2#
Kaowd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Done throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Kaowd counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kaowd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaowd is fighting to break Done's control of his arms but Done is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Kaowd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kaowd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaowd stops Done from standing up.
Done pulls Kaowd in close to prevent any damage. #SU2#
Done is working an open guard so Kaowd takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Kaowd connects with a right hand. Done shakes it off.
Kaowd scores with a hook.
Kaowd misses with a few strikes there.
Done throws a head kick but Kaowd moves out of range.
Kaowd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ector Done is winning the standup battle so far.
Done tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaowd is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Done with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Kaowd counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Done drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaowd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ector Done. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Kaowd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Kaowd scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Done tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kaowd presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3#
Done is desperately trying to improve his position but Kaowd has a good base and remains in mount.
Kaowd scoring with strikes but Done is staying in there. #SU2#
Kaowd gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Kaowd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaowd goes for a double leg but Done avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Done continues to drive forward.
Done throws a head kick but Kaowd moves out of range.
Kaowd looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Kaowd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Done wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Kaowd taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaowd obliges.
Kaowd taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Kaowd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Kaowd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kaowd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Done is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaud Kaowd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Done 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Joaud Kaowd!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Ector Done!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Joaud Kaowd!
Joaud Kaowd wins by split decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1036 Round 1
Date: Jan 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Kaowd wants to slow Gibson down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Kaowd clinches up with Gibson and pushes him back against the cage.
Gibson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gibson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Gibson gets control of Kaowd's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gibson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Kaowd stands and steps away. Gibson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kaowd misses with a few strikes there.
Gibson shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Kaowd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gibson, pushing him back against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gibson has eaten all the pies!#TD2#
Gibson pulls guard effortlessly.
Kaowd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gibson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaowd is one step ahead there.
Kaowd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Kaowd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gibson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaowd has managed to get both his arms back between Gibson's legs - danger averted.#T1##SU#
Kaowd stands up from Gibson's guard - Kaowd perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kaowd throws a head kick but Gibson moves out of range.
#CL#
Kaowd clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Kaowd has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gibson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gibson is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #TD2#
Gibson scores with a takedown into Kaowd's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Gibson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Gibson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaowd as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Kaowd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gibson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaowd defends it easily.
Kaowd tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibson is retaining full guard.
Kaowd is working Gibson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaowd trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gibson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaowd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Gibson is controlling Kaowd's posture.
Kaowd looking to pass the guard.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Kaowd from controlling successfully. #SU#
Kaowd gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kaowd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gibson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Kaowd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gibson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kaowd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kaowd passes Gibson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gibson trying to hold on to Kaowd's head to control him but Kaowd postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joaud Kaowd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Kaowd closes the distance and pushes Gibson back into the cage.#TD#
Kaowd has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gibson is trying to keep an underhook but Kaowd manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gibson pushes Kaowd off but Kaowd dives into side control.
#SUB#
Kaowd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kaowd wants to control but Gibson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Kaowd decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Gibson.
Kaowd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gibson can do to turn this around?#TD#
Kaowd dives in and scores a takedown into Gibson's guard.
Gibson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gibson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kaowd up against the cage.
Kaowd struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibson controls his hands.
#BC#
Kaowd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joaud Kaowd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Gibson throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Gibson. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Gibson pushes Kaowd up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kaowd breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaowd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaowd wants it to stay on the feet.
Kaowd stuffs the takedown attempt from Gibson. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gibson is breathing heavily.#TD#
Kaowd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kaowd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gibson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Kaowd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gibson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaowd is in Gibson's guard.#T3#
Kaowd wants to pass the guard but Gibson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaowd trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gibson pulls Kaowd in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kaowd tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibson is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kaowd stays in close to Gibson's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gibson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaowd is fending him off so far but Gibson persists. Nope, Kaowd circles away and we're back to standing.
Joaud Kaowd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Gibson.#CL#
Kaowd closes the distance and pushes Gibson back into the cage.
Gibson wants to take the fight to the mat but Kaowd manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Kaowd decides to pull guard.
Kaowd working a defensive guard here.
Adam Gibson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaowd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gibson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joaud Kaowd will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kaowd closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gibson's guard.
Kaowd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gibson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gibson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2#
Gibson stands and steps away. Kaowd gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kaowd gets a double leg takedown into Gibson's guard.
Gibson being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
Kaowd gets to his feet - Gibson follows without any prompting. #T1#
Gibson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gibson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaowd defends well and Gibson ends up having to push Kaowd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gibson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Kaowd shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kaowd showed some decent athleticism there.
Gibson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kaowd is on him like a limpet, forcing Gibson back against the cage.#TD#
Kaowd is trying to trip Gibson. He has hold of a leg but Gibson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kaowd persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gibson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kaowd presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Kaowd pulls guard successfully.
#T2#
Gibson slips nicely into half guard.#SU2#
Gibson escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Gibson forces Kaowd back against the cage and clinches.
Kaowd gets underhooks to prevent Gibson's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Kaowd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gibson uses from the top position.
Kaowd is trying to keep Gibson in close.
Gibson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Gibson looking to pass the guard.
Gibson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gibson looking to sit in guard and control but Kaowd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Kaowd from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gibson 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.
Kaowd trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
Gibson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kaowd trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaowd blocks a head kick by Gibson.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adam Gibson.
I think Kaowd 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Joaud Kaowd!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Joaud Kaowd!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Joaud Kaowd!
Joaud Kaowd wins by unanimous decision! |
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